Most cited papers from Practical Action

Practical Action

What are the most cited papers from Practical Action?

The most cited paper from Practical Action is "Understanding the factors influencing fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) damage in African smallholder maize fields and quantifying its impact on yield. A case study in Eastern Zimbabwe" (Frédéric Baudron, Mainassara Zaman‐Allah, Isaac Chaipa et al., 2019), with 353 citations. Next come "Forecasting Zimbabwean maize yield using eastern equatorial Pacific sea surface temperature" (332) and "A Surprising Prevention Success: Why Did the HIV Epidemic Decline in Zimbabwe?" (200).

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Showing 50 of 63 papers. Every paper with more than 32 citations is listed.

Most cited papers, sortable by citations and release date
#	Paper
1	Understanding the factors influencing fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) damage in African smallholder maize fields and quantifying its impact on yield. A case study in Eastern Zimbabwe Frédéric Baudron, Mainassara Zaman‐Allah, Isaac Chaipa et al. · Crop Protection Open access	26 Jan 2019	353
2	Forecasting Zimbabwean maize yield using eastern equatorial Pacific sea surface temperature Mark A. Cane, Gidon Eshel, R. W. Buckland · Nature	Jul 1994	332
3	A Surprising Prevention Success: Why Did the HIV Epidemic Decline in Zimbabwe? Daniel T. Halperin, Owen M. Mugurungi, Timothy B. Hallett et al. · PLoS Medicine Open access	8 Feb 2011	200
4	Maternal exposure to biomass smoke and reduced birth weight in Zimbabwe Vinod Mishra, Xiaolei Dai, Kirk R. Smith et al. · Annals of Epidemiology	29 Jun 2004	185
5	Effectiveness of community adolescent treatment supporters (CATS) interventions in improving linkage and retention in care, adherence to ART and psychosocial well-being: a randomised trial among adolescents living with HIV in rural Zimbabwe Nicola Willis, Amos Milanzi, Mather Mawodzeke et al. · BMC Public Health Open access	28 Jan 2019	154
6	Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa: current challenges and implications for the future Brian Godman et al. · Expert Opinion on Drug Safety Open access	23 Jul 2022	145
7	Social vulnerability in three high-poverty climate change hot spots: What does the climate change literature tell us? Josephine Tucker, Mona Daoud, Naomi Oates et al. · Regional Environmental Change Open access	19 Dec 2014	129
8	Validation of the posttraumatic stress disorder checklist – 5 (PCL-5) in a primary care population with high HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe Ruth Verhey, Dixon Chibanda, Lorna J. Gibson et al. · BMC Psychiatry Open access	23 Apr 2018	118
9	Development of Baits for Tsetse Flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) in Zimbabwe G. A. Vale · Journal of Medical Entomology	Sep 1993	114
10	Productivity of maize-bean intercropping in a semi-arid region of South Africa Mitsuru Tsubo, Elijah Mukhala, H.O. Ogindo et al. · Water SA Open access	3 Aug 2004	110
11	Methods for dispensing odour attractants for tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) Stephen J. Torr, David R. Hall, R. J. Phelps et al. · Bulletin of Entomological Research	Jun 1997	100
12	‘I am on treatment since 5 months but I have not received any money’: coverage, delays and implementation challenges of ‘Direct Benefit Transfer’ for tuberculosis patients – a mixed-methods study from South India Abhay Subhashrao Nirgude, Ajay M. V. Kumar, Collins Timire et al. · Global Health Action Open access	2019	95
13	Photovoltaics in Zimbabwe: lessons from the GEF Solar project Yacob Mulugetta, Tinashe D. Nhete, Tim P. Jackson · Energy Policy	Nov 2000	92
14	Overcoming racism in the twin spheres of conservation science and practice Lauren F. Rudd, Shorna B. Allred, Julius G. Bright Ross et al. · Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences Open access	3 Nov 2021	84
15	Tsetse: the limits to population growth John W. Hargrove · Medical and Veterinary Entomology	Jul 1988	84
16	An analysis of trypanocidal drug use in the Eastern Province of Zambia Peter Van den Bossche, Madeleine Doran, R.J. Connor · Acta Tropica	Mar 2000	80
17	Interactions between cattle and biting flies: effects on the feeding rate of tsetse Stephen J. Torr, T. N. C. Mangwiro · Medical and Veterinary Entomology	Dec 2000	78
18	Outlook for survivors of childhood in sub-Saharan Africa: adult mortality in Tanzania H.M. Kitange, Harun Machibya, Jim Black et al. · BMJ Open access	27 Jan 1996	73
19	Techniques to reduce crop loss: human and technical dimensions in Africa Ferrel V. Osborn, Catherine M. Hill · Cambridge University Press eBooks Book chapter	24 Dec 2009	73
20	Hard work and hazard: Young people and agricultural commercialisation in Africa Thomas Yeboah, Easther Chigumira, Innocensia John et al. · Journal of Rural Studies Open access	22 Apr 2020	72
21	Nutrition education, farm production diversity, and commercialization on household and individual dietary diversity in Zimbabwe Conrad Murendo, Brighton Nhau, Kizito Mazvimavi et al. · Food & Nutrition Research Open access	17 May 2018	71
22	Closing the Gaps in Disaster Management and Response: Drawing on Local Experiences with Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe Nelson Chanza, Pakama Queenscious Siyongwana, Leizel Williams-Bruinders et al. · International Journal of Disaster Risk Science Open access	27 Jul 2020	68
23	Insecticide‐treated cattle for tsetse control: the power and the problems John W. Hargrove, S. Omolo, J. S. I. Msalilwa et al. · Medical and Veterinary Entomology	Jun 2000	68
24	The impact of a prolonged ebola outbreak on measles elimination activities in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, 2014-2015 Balcha Masresha, Richard Ray Luce, Goitom Gebremedhin Weldegebriel et al. · Pan African Medical Journal Open access	6 Jan 2020	63
25	A theoretical study of the invasion of cleared areas by tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) John W. Hargrove · Bulletin of Entomological Research	Jun 2000	63
26	Epidemiology of trypanosome infections of the tsetse fly Glossina pallidipes in the Zambezi Valley Mark E. J. Woolhouse, John W. Hargrove, J.J. McNamara · Parasitology	Jun 1993	63
27	Insecticide-treated cattle for controlling tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae): some questions answered, many posed G. A. Vale, Gratian N. Mutika, D. F. Lovemore · Bulletin of Entomological Research	Dec 1999	63
28	Application of DNA markers to identify the individual‐specific hosts of tsetse feeding on cattle Stephen J. Torr, Paul J. Wilson, Steven R. Schofield et al. · Medical and Veterinary Entomology	Mar 2001	61
29	A comparative analysis of national HIV policies in six African countries with generalized epidemics Kathryn Church, Francis Kiweewa, Aisha Dasgupta et al. · Bulletin of the World Health Organization Open access	28 Apr 2015	61
30	Responses of tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) to natural and synthetic ox odours Stephen J. Torr, David R. Hall, Jane Lingenfelter Smith · Bulletin of Entomological Research	Mar 1995	59
31	Aggregation and distribution of strains in microparasites C. C. Lord, B.J.H. Barnard, Karen P. Day et al. · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences Open access	29 Apr 1999	57
32	The politics of IWRM in Southern Africa Lyla Mehta, Rossella Alba, Alex Bolding et al. · International Journal of Water Resources Development Open access	4 Jun 2014	55
33	Symptomatic and functional outcome of bipolar disorder in Butajira, Ethiopia Derege Kebede, Atalay Alem, Teshome Shibire et al. · Journal of Affective Disorders	11 Jan 2006	55
34	InterVA-4 as a public health tool for measuring HIV/AIDS mortality: a validation study from five African countries Peter Byass, Clara Calvert, Jessica Miiro-Nakiyingi et al. · Global Health Action Open access	18 Oct 2013	54
35	Revisiting COVID-19 policies: 10 evidence-based recommendations for where to go from here Daniel T. Halperin, Norman Hearst, Stephen Hodgins et al. · BMC Public Health Open access	13 Nov 2021	50
36	Assessment and control of losses caused by insect pests in small farmers' stores in Zimbabwe D. P. Giga, S. Mutemerewa, G. Moyo et al. · Crop Protection	Aug 1991	50
37	Distribution and abundance of trypanosome (subgenus Nannomonas) infections of the tsetse fly Glossina pallidipes in southern Africa Mark E. J. Woolhouse, J.J. McNamara, John W. Hargrove et al. · Molecular Ecology	Feb 1996	50
38	Visual responses of tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) to odour-baited targets G. A. Vale · Bulletin of Entomological Research	Jun 1993	50
39	Odor-Induced Host Location in Tsetse Flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) Luc Willemse, Willem Takken · Journal of Medical Entomology Open access	Nov 1994	48
40	Women’s Vulnerability to Climate Change: Gender-skewed Implications on Agro-based Livelihoods in Rural Zvishavane, Zimbabwe Patience Chidakwa, Clifford Mabhena, Blessing Mucherera et al. · Indian Journal of Gender Studies	Jun 2020	45
41	Adaptation and validation of antibody-ELISA using dried blood spots on filter paper for epidemiological surveys of tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in cattle Julian S Hopkins, Harrison Chitambo, Noreen Machila et al. · Preventive Veterinary Medicine	Dec 1998	45
42	AGE-Dependent Changes in the Probabilities of Survival and Capture of the Tsetse, Glossina Morsitans Morsitans Westwood John W. Hargrove · International Journal of Tropical Insect Science	Jun 1990	44
43	An evaluation of the sustainability of a rural water rehabilitation project in Zimbabwe Zvikomborero Hoko, Jochen Hertle · Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C	2006	44
44	Dose responses of tsetse flies (Glossina) to carbon dioxide, acetone and octenol in the field Stephen J. Torr · Physiological Entomology	Mar 1990	44
45	Responses ofGlossina pallidipes(Diptera: Glossinidae) to synthetic repellents in the field Stephen J. Torr, T. N. C. Mangwiro, David R. Hall · Bulletin of Entomological Research	Oct 1996	43
46	The trail pheromone of the termite, Trinervitermes trinervoides Wälter R. Tschinkel, Peter G. Close · Journal of Insect Physiology	Mar 1973	43
47	The distribution and epidemiology of bovine trypanosomosis in Malawi Peter Van den Bossche, Wonderful Shumba, P Makhambera · Veterinary Parasitology	Mar 2000	41
48	Usability and acceptability of a two-way texting intervention for post-operative follow-up for voluntary medical male circumcision in Zimbabwe Caryl Feldacker, Isaac Holeman, Vernon Murenje et al. · PLoS ONE Open access	16 Jun 2020	40
49	Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV: a cross-sectional study in Malawi Monique van Lettow, Megan Landes, JJ van Oosterhout et al. · Bulletin of the World Health Organization Open access	28 Feb 2018	40
50	Translating global health research aims into action: the example of the ALPHA network Dermot P. Maher, Samuel Biraro, Victoria Hosegood et al. · Tropical Medicine & International Health	11 Jan 2010	40

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