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Stressors and resilience within the cassava value chain in Nigeria: Preferred cassava variety traits and response strategies of men and women to inform breeding

This study investigated the trait preferences for cassava in the context of climate change and conflict stressors among value-chain actors in Nigeria to strengthen social inclusion and the community-resilience outcomes from breeding programs.

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A multi-omics and human biomonitoring approach to assessing the effectiveness of fortified balanced energy–protein supplementation on maternal and newborn health in Burkina Faso: A study protocol

Fortified balanced energy–protein (BEP) supplementation is a promising intervention for improving maternal health, birth outcomes and infant growth in low- and middle-income countries.

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Conflict-induced shocks and household food security in Nigeria

Conflicts such as the Boko Haram insurgency, herder–farmer conflicts, and armed banditry attacks are major concerns affecting the livelihoods and food security of households in Nigeria.

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The effect of ICT use on the profitability of young agripreneurs in Malawi

The agricultural sector’s significant position in an economy and high potential benefits of agricultural transformation give developing countries major opportunities, especially for youth, to commercially start an agricultural enterprise.

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Can feeding a millet-based diet improve the growth of children? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Undernutrition, such as stunting and underweight, is a major public health concern, which requires multi-sectoral attention. Diet plays a key role in growth and should optimally supply all required nutrients to support the growth.

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Maternal diets in India: Gaps, barriers, and opportunities

Suboptimal dietary intake is a critical cause of poor maternal nutrition, with several adverse consequences both for mothers and for their children.

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Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements for children age 6-24 months: A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of effects on developmental outcomes and effect modifiers

A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of effects on developmental outcomes and effect modifiers for children age 6-24 months.

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Preconception micronutrient supplementation positively affects child intellectual functioning at 6 y of age: A randomized controlled trial in Vietnam

Although there is growing evidence on the role of preconception nutrition for birth outcomes, very few studies have evaluated the long-term effects of nutrition interventions during the preconception period on offspring cognitive outcomes.

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Preconception micronutrient supplementation positively affects child development at 6 years of age: A randomized controlled trial in Vietnam

While there is growing evidence on the role of preconception nutrition for birth outcomes, very few studies have evaluated the effects of nutrition interventions during the preconception period on child development.

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Evidence-based decision making for nutrition policy and programme formulation in Ethiopia: A qualitative study exploring barriers and facilitators

Despite much nutrition research conducted in Ethiopia, none has described existing opportunities for synergy or possible missed opportunities to use research to inform policy and program decisions to foster accelerated progress.