Publications by authors named "U Paudel"

Cooperatives play a vital role in rural and agricultural development within value chains. They employ 279 million worldwide, and the top 300 earned $2.1 trillion in 2019, ranking as the 10th largest economy if considered a country.

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  • Human-wildlife conflicts in western Nepal, particularly involving elephants, leopards, and tigers, lead to human casualties and a negative perception of conservation efforts.
  • A study analyzed 76 incidents of human deaths and injuries from 2019 to 2023, finding that tigers were responsible for 75% of attacks, predominantly occurring near forest edges during the day.
  • To improve coexistence, strategies such as community patrols, habitat restoration, electric fencing, and insurance for local farmers were recommended to mitigate future conflicts.
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  • In Nepal, a study looked at rare skin cancers called Primary cutaneous lymphomas to learn more about them.
  • The researchers reviewed patient records from a dermatology center, finding 12 cases diagnosed between 2010 and 2020, mostly affecting older adults.
  • They discovered that T-cell lymphomas were more common than B-cell lymphomas, and sadly, three patients died during the study period.
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Medical students are subjected to various stressors throughout their training, which has a considerable impact on their physical and mental health. Some students have positive ways of coping, while others take to maladaptive coping measures. This study aims to assess severity, sources of stress, and coping strategies among medical students of a non-Western low-income country from South Asia.

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The agriculture sector has undergone a remarkable revolution known as Agriculture 5.0 (Ag 5.0), emphasizing digital technology to boost efficiency and profitability of farm business.

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