Ophthalmomyiasis Case Caused by Two Blow Fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Species in North America by Taylor B. Parker, Kelly A. Meiklejohn, Gregory A. Dahlem, Ralph C. Eagle, Marius J. Heersink

“…Identifying the species responsible for ophthalmomyiasis is important for the medical, forensic, and entomological communities. Here, we present a case of ophthalmomyiasis where 30–40 blow fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae were removed from the eye of a human male. …”
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Drivers that motivate participation in mangrove forest management among the local people at Barangay Lasang, Davao City, Philippines by Jadloc Johanne Astrid, Legaspina Thecil, Gabrinao Wayne Pascual, Gorgonio Charlyn

“…Mangrove forests, which are vital for biodiversity, climate regulation, and storm buffering, have lost half their global cover over the past century, emphasizing the essential role of local communities and indigenous peoples in their ecological management. …”
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LE « SICKNESS COUNTRY » (PARC DE KAKADU, AUSTRALIE): ENTRE MYTHE, RÉALITÉ ET MISE EN VALEUR TOURISTIQUE by ERIC FOUACHE, CÉCILE FOUACHE, CHRISTINE SYREN

“…As a matter of fact, the aboriginal communities associated to the management of the Park consider that informingthe public would be incompatible with the cultural representation of landscape history expressed in the conception of the God Bula myth, namely, that any disturbance shall unlish the disease the Park is named after. …”
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Social technology and rescue of native seeds in the Venezuelan Andes Páramo by Iraima Lugo Montilla, Carla Ladeira Pimentel Águas

“…The findings reveal a close relationship between the diversity of Andean root and tuber crops, the unique biophysical and climatic conditions of the Páramo, and the traditional knowledge of peasant communities residing in these territories. The study underscores the importance of border relations and cultural translation between different knowledge systems in recovering and conserving native potato seeds. …”
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Air Pollution and Urban Environment: Residents Approach in the Wider Area of Volos City, Greece by Louisa Skylodimou, Paschalina Lytoudi, Theodore Metaxas

“…Particularly, people living in the city tend to report higher awareness of air pollution levels compared to those in the countryside, highlighting the need for targeted interventions tailored to specific communities. Overall, this study underscores the importance of understanding demographic influences on perceptions of air quality, which can inform policymaking and public health initiatives aimed at improving air quality and mitigating health risks in urban settings.…”
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Effect of Beverage Consumption Frequency on DMFT Index among Iranian Adult Population: An AZAR Cohort Study by Mahdi Hadilou, Mohammad Hossein Somi, Elnaz Faramarzi, Leila Nikniaz

“…The higher DMFT values with the daily consumption of tea and coffee beverages showed that a part of adults’ oral health is affected by beverages; therefore, this should be considered by healthcare authorities in order to manage carries development in the communities.…”
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Perception et stratégies d’adaptation aux incertitudes climatiques par les exploitants agricoles des zones marécageuses au Sud-Kivu by Arsène Mushagalusa Balasha, Jean-Hélène Kitsali Katungo, Benjamin Murhula Balasha, Lebon Hwali Masheka, Aloïse Bitagirwa Ndele, Volonté Cirhuza , Jean -Baptiste Assumani Buhendwa, Innocent Akilimali, Nicanor Cubaka, Benoît Bismwa

“…In the DR Congo, where 3/4 of the population depends on this type of agriculture, the combined effects of climate change and COVID-19 have been added to existing structural issues (example : persistent insecurity, impassable agricultural feeder roads ) to exacerbate threats to livelihoods of rural and periurban communities. Farmers ‘interviews within swamps of South Kivu reveal that the disruption of climatic elements such as rainfall and temperature patterns upsets farmers' endogenous knowledge of the climate. …”
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Foresight of urban management of Marand through the Oregan Model by Hamid Pir Alilou, Bashir Beg Babaei, Parviz Norouzi sani

“…Oregan model is used to plan the process of strategic vision development in local communities. One of the most important advantages of this model is to adapt to different conditions and environment. …”
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Percepção de agricultores familiares impactados pela mineração em tempos de Covid-19 sobre suas condições de saúde e segurança alimentar e nutricional by Aniele Magata Pinheiro, Marisa Alice Singulano, Marília Alfenas de Oliveira Sírio, Silvia Eloiza Priori, Maria Cristina Passos

“…The collapse of the Fundão dam, one of the most serious socio-environmental tragedies in the world, engendered severe impacts on rural socially and economically vulnerable communities, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Rurality in Urban Suburb Town and Its Driving Factors Based on Land Use Transformation by Zhiheng Yang, Chenxi Li

“…Rurality highlights the intrinsic differences between urban and rural communities. The comprehensive rurality evaluation index system is difficult to obtain indicators that reflect purely rural or urban characteristics; in addition, most of the data used in the evaluation index system come from statistical data, and the authenticity of the data cannot be guaranteed. …”
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¿Una nación en bosquejos? Procesos de identificación aymara en Chile durante el periodo transicional, 1990-1993 by Cristina Oyarzo

“…This article seeks to deepen these debates, proposing historical tools to understand the relationships between political communities better. It is argued that, although it has circulated, the idea of the Aymara nation should be treated with caution due to the multiple nuances revealed by the processes of reethnification and the influence of public policies. …”
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Meta-Omics Analyses of Conventional and Regenerative Fermented Vegetables: Is There an Impact on Health-Boosting Potential? by Kylene Guse, Qingqing Mao, Chi Chen, Andres Gomez

“…We profiled bacterial and fungal communities via 16S rRNA short-read (V4 region), long-read, and ITS2 sequencing, in tandem with untargeted metabolomics (LC-MS). …”
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RUHSAL HASTALIKLARDA AGRESYON by Eda Açıkgöz, Derya Özbaş Gençarslan

“…Bu derleme sağlık profesyonelleri ekibinde bulunan ve agresyon potansiyeli bulunan hastaların tedavi ve bakım sürecinde etkin rol alan hemşireler için yol gösterici olması amacıyla yapılmıştır.Anahtar Sözcükler: Agresyon, ruhsal hastalık, psikiyatri hemşireliği.AGRESSION IN MENTAL ILNESSESABSTRACTIn recent years, agression and violence discussed frequently which is important phenomena jeopardizes person and communities health. Agression exists which is defined as behavior that aims to give harm in manner of phsical and psychological in lots of associations which includes some psychological environment in worldwide. …”
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Body size, richness, and abundance of Staphylinidae unaffected by landscape composition and cropping system in a push–pull maize system in Kenya by Nina Garcia Devine, Tim Luttermoser, Katja Poveda

“…Our results demonstrate that changes in land use and local management do not always lead to changes in the diversity and functional traits of predator communities.…”
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Predicted distribution of curl-leaf mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius) in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. by Robert E Kissell, Michael T Tercek, David P Thoma, Kristin L Legg

“…The approach used serves as a model to assess the predicted trend for species-specific plant communities of concern that may be adversely affected by climate change.…”
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Macro Issues of Urban and Rural Development and Land Use Planning in the Horizon of Iran 1420 with Strategic Future Approach by Aliakbar Jafarloo, Monireh Ghofran, Sahar Nazari

“…These scenarios provide strategic insights into how Iran can prepare to meet the evolving needs of its urban and rural communities as the country approaches the year 1420, in light of a dynamic and uncertain future.…”
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Exploring athletes’ experiences and perspectives on an educational program for athletes in the Pacific Islands by Hee Jung Hong, Sungkyung Kim, Brian Minikin

“…Participants emphasized the educational and informative aspects of the VOA, highlighting its role in increasing athletes’ awareness of contemporary social issues, empowering them to make informed decisions, and nurturing leadership skills within their communities. The results also highlighted the potential for integrating VOA into school curricula and using it as a model for support initiatives in other countries. …”
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Assessment of Farmers\' Attitudes towards Water Scarcity Challenge and Its Adaptation Strategies in Villages of Bahar County (Hamadan Province, Iran) by Hasan Yavarian, Hamid Jalalian, Asghar Tahmasebi

“…Identifying the attitudes and solutions of indigenous farmers in facing to water deficiency plays a key role in appropriate strategies and improving the capacity of local communities to adapt to it. The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude of farmers in the villages of Bahar County in Hamadan province toward the challenge of dehydration and identify appropriate strategies and strategies for mitigation and adaptation in the region. …”
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STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN EKOWISATA HUTAN MANGROVE DI DESA PERANCAK KABUPATEN JEMBRANA BALI by Rani Setyaningrum, I Nyoman Sudiarta, I Putu Sudana

“…The development strategies and programs that are considered effective to support the development of Perancak mangrove ecotourism are the diversification of educational tourism products by creating mangrove conservation day and sustainable fishing programs, strengthening the quality of tourism products through infrastructure improvement programs and the recruitment of local tour guides, the use of digital media by creating social media accounts accompanied by videos of ecotourism potential, the preparation of ecotourism branding materials Highlight visual elements and interesting stories of ecotourism, strengthen the quality of local communities through socialization and empowerment of the local economy, partnerships with private institutions and other tourism businesses, add tourist attraction facilities, improve the quality of the ecotourism environment and increase involvement and cooperation with external parties.…”
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Addressing Healthcare Access Inequalities in South Africa: Evaluating Legislative and Human Rights Obligations and Proposing Strategies for Improvement by Mlondolozi Mvikweni

“…The study recommends several strategies for improvement, including enhancing the implementation of existing healthcare laws, increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure, and developing targeted programs to address the specific needs of marginalized communities. Additionally, it suggests strengthening oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with human rights obligations and improving data collection to understand better and address access disparities. …”
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