One of the central problems in migration measurement arises as a consequence of the different sources of migration data. Most information regarding migration is obtained from population censuses or population registers that report migration data for a given time interval. Another source of migration data is the sample survey which may be designed to provide information about both migrants and...

Information Technology has changed the world in every aspect. Society has seen its impact amongst nations, finance, medical services, education, and ourselves [1]. Entering into the 21st century, computers and the Internet greatly expanded [2]. Individuals use the Internet daily, whether it is email, logging into Facebook and checking statuses, or conducting research, the Internet is here to st...

Introduction: The geographical movement of people from one area to another poses the threat of transmission of infectious diseases. Kenya is among the vulnerable countries when it comes to disease transmission, because it is a major transport hub in East Africa, yet data on the availability and uptake of pre-travel health services is limited. Methods: A c...

This paper focuses on an unsettling example of experimental labour - the Human Landing Catch (HLC). The HLC is a cheap and reliable technique to produce data on mosquito densities in a defined area. It requires only a human volunteer to sit over night with his legs exposed, a headlamp to spot mosquitoes, and a rubber tube and plastic cup to catch them as they come to feed on him. The HLC formed...

The number of people with dementia in the United Kingdom is set to increase steadily over the next 50 years with an ageing population [1]. Although the rise in demand is long anticipated, the planning and provision of services for people with dementia across a spectrum of care appear to be failing to meet increasing need. People with dementia are already disadvantaged. For example, early recogn...