Tourism drives the economy of many Caribbean islands.It is the case of Saint-Martin, the French part of the island of Saint Martin (France)/ Sint Maarten (Netherlands).Particularly affected by Hurricane Collections Irma in 2017, Saint Martin is going through a period of reconstruction of its territory and economy.Based on a fieldwork in Saint-Marti
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by interaction and communication differences, entailing visual attention skill specificities.Interactions with animals, such as in animal-assisted interventions or with service dogs, have been shown to be beneficial for individuals with ASD.While interacting with humans poses challenges for them, enga
BACKGROUND:The availability of a skilled birth attendant is widely recognized as a critical factor in reducing maternal and newborn mortality.Competence of maternal healthcare providers directly affects quality of care and health outcomes.This study assessed competence of midwives and associated factors in provision of care during labor, and the im
In order to reduce the cost of chemical softening, the seeded precipitation assisted nanofiltration Rug (NF) process was introduced into zero liquid discharge (ZLD) of flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater treatment.A pilot-scale system was developed and run for 168 h in a coal-fired power plant.The system mainly consists of lime softening, amb
Abstract Background In 2004, Ghana implemented a national health insurance scheme (NHIS) as a step towards achieving universal health coverage.In this paper, we assessed the level of enrollment and factors associated with NHIS membership in two predominantly rural districts of northern Ghana after eight years of implementation, with focus on the po