Japan International Cooperation Agency

Visual Search Behavior Towards Reference Areas During an S-Curve Driving Task in Elderly Drivers with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Age- and cognitive-related changes in visual search behavior may affect driving performance, particularly during complex road maneuvers requiring continuous steering adjustments. The aim of this study was to clarify the characteristics of visual search behavior in elderly drivers...

A cross-sectional study to evaluate access to antenatal care services in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira district of Ghana

Background Antenatal care (ANC) supports skilled delivery and maternal survival, but evidence on how Ghana’s Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) policy influences ANC access is limited. This study assessed factors associated with ANC access in the Twifo Hemang Low...

Technological innovation adoption for improving smallholder cashew farmers’ income: The interconnection of institutional and market dimensions

Cashews are a critical export commodity of African and other developing countries, including Indonesia. Unfortunately, Indonesia’s exports continue to decline due to decreased production and low productivity. The science-technology-innovation approach plays a crucial role in fost...

Implementing collaborative learning platforms for healthcare quality improvement in Lao PDR: a case study of national forums

Abstract Background Healthcare quality and safety initiatives in low- and middle-income countries often face fragmentation due to varying stakeholders’ readiness levels. Collective learning facilitates knowledge exchange and institutional capacity building, which are crucial for...