Assessing the Filtration Effectiveness of a Portable Ultraviolet Air Cleaner on Airborne SARS-CoV-2 Laden Droplets in a Patient Room: A Numerical Study by Yu Feng, Jianan Zhao, Michele Spinolo, Kyle Lane, Darren Leung, Dave Marshall, Peter Mlinaric

“…Accordingly, there are two concerns about the exhaled airborne SARS-CoV-2 aerosol emitted from the coughs or sneezes of COVID-19 patients: (1) It might infect healthcare providers in the same confined patient rooms; (2) It might enter the main ventilation system and transmit to other patient room as a health threat. Therefore, a portable ultraviolet (UV) air cleaner is designed to mitigate the exposure risks to SARS-CoV-2 laden droplets in the patient room. …”
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Frequency of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria isolated from the Kınalıada Coastal Areas of the Sea of Marmara, Türkiye by Pelin Saliha Çiftçi Türetken, Gülşen Altuğ, Selma Dilara Karaman Baş

“…The detection of high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria indicated that the coastal areas of Kınalıada are at potential risk for the global spread of resistant bacteria, human health, and ecosystem function.…”
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Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cell-Mediated Mitochondrial Transfer and the Therapeutic Potential in Treatment of Neurological Diseases by Deqiang Han, Xin Zheng, Xueyao Wang, Tao Jin, Li Cui, Zhiguo Chen

“…One mechanism that MSCs exert functions is through the transfer of mitochondria, a key player involved in many biological processes in health and disease. Mitochondria transfer is bidirectional and has an impact on both donor and recipient cells. …”
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Lived experiences for individuals with cystic fibrosis who have undergone lung transplantation: a qualitative study by Ulrika Skogeland, Isabelle de Monestrol, Terezia Pincikova, Tove Godskesen

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Living Group Mosaic Family: participation of people with disabilities in the community by Marta Aoki, Fátima Correa Oliver, Ariane Bazarin de Campos Cancegliero, Júlia Colussi

“…This is a study on monitoring by a support group for people with disabilities (PWD), performed as a rehabilitation strategy within the territory covered by a Basic Health Unit. The aims of the study are: to reflect on the necessary support for the maintenance of these people in community activities, to identify the main issues presented in group dynamics regarding communication, interpersonal relationships, individual and collective transformations, and to understand current challenges to integrate material production to the Living Group to solidarity economy circuits. …”
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Apply a deep learning hybrid model optimized by an Improved Chimp Optimization Algorithm in PM2.5 prediction by Ming Wei, Xiaopeng Du

“…PM2.5 pollution in the atmosphere not only contaminates the environment but also seriously affects human health. Therefore, studying how to accurately predict future PM2.5 concentrations holds significant importance and practical value. …”
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Efficacy evaluation of contemporary and alternative medicine in managing diabetes mellitus: A review by E. G. Moke, Peace Onyilo, Emuesiri Umukoro, Ejiro Awhin, Benneth Ben-Azu, Jerome Asiwe, Sinodukoo Okafo, Jacinta Apitikori-Owumi, Tochukwu Nduka, Fumnanya Emeka, Nkechi Isibor

“… Diabetes mellitus poses a significant global health burden, and achieving optimal glycemic control is crucial in preventing complications. …”
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Nosocomial Infections in Burned Patients in Motahari Hospital, Tehran, Iran by Leila Azimi, Abbas Motevallian, Amirmorteza Ebrahimzadeh Namvar, Babak Asghari, Abdolaziz Rastegar Lari

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Role of Chest Computed Tomography versus Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction for Diagnosis of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dina M. Ali, Lamiaa G. Zake, Nevine K. El Kady

“…The current global pandemic of COVID-19 is considered a public health emergency. The diagnosis of COVID-19 depends on detection of the viral nucleic acid by real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). …”
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Psychosocial and Quality of Life Outcomes of Prosthetic Auricular Rehabilitation with CAD/CAM Technology by Chi Keung Tam, Colman Patrick McGrath, Samuel Mun Yin Ho, Edmond Ho Nang Pow, Henry Wai Kuen Luk, Lim Kwong Cheung

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Microplastic accumulation in snake-eyed lizard (Ophisops elegans Menetries, 1832) after long-term monitoring: habitats matter, not years by Cantekin Dursun, Kamil Candan, Kaan Karaoğlu, Çetin Ilgaz, Yusuf Kumlutaş, Elif Yıldırım Caynak, Serkan Gül

“…It is understood that MPs will pose significant threats to biodiversity and ecosystem health as they are transferred through the food chain. …”
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As estratégias de enfermeiros para a integralidade da atenção ao usuário na Atenção Domiciliar by Gabriéla Saidel Spezzia, Carmen Liliam Brum Marques Baptista

“…Final Considerations: Comprehensive health care in Home Care is effective through the execution of several actions and strategies in which nursing stands out in the work process, although the majority are developed by a multidisciplinary team, which acts in an interprofessional way. …”
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"I'll take them another day": A qualitative study exploring the socio-behavioral complexities of childhood vaccination in urban poor settlements. by Judy Gichuki, Ben Ngoye, Francis Wafula

“…Despite improvement over recent decades, childhood vaccination uptake remains a concern across countries. The World Health Organization observed that over 25 million children missed out on one or more vaccines in 2021, with urban poor and other marginalized groups being the most affected. …”
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In Vitro Bioaccessibility of the Vitamin B Series from Thermally Processed Leafy African Indigenous Vegetables by Zipporah M. Onyambu, Mildred P. Nawiri, Hudson N. Nyambaka, Naumih M. Noah

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The State of the Art of the DSM-5 “with Mixed Features” Specifier by Norma Verdolini, Mark Agius, Laura Ferranti, Patrizia Moretti, Massimiliano Piselli, Roberto Quartesan

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Exploring the Reasons for Dropouts of Injectable Contraceptive in Burdwan Municipal area, West Bengal, India: Beneficiaries’ and Service Providers’ Perspectives by Arif Hossain, Pramit Goswami, Kaushik Mitra, Pranita Taraphdar, Suman Sannigrahi, Soumik Dandapat

“…Introduction: The inclusion of the Injectable Contraceptive, Antara Programme into family planning services signals a shift in the nation’s perspective and helps recipients achieve their goals for reproductive health. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), marketed as Antara injection is considered a highly effective, long-acting reversible contraceptive, but it has limited acceptability. …”
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MetaboLabPy—An Open-Source Software Package for Metabolomics NMR Data Processing and Metabolic Tracer Data Analysis by Christian Ludwig

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Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring on Rumination in Girls with Self-Harm by Masoumeh Alimirzaee, Mahmood Borjali, Nader Monirpoor

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Innovative financial solutions for sustainable investments using artificial intelligence-based hybrid fuzzy decision-making approach in carbon capture technologies by Serhat Yüksel, Serkan Eti, Hasan Dinçer, Yaşar Gökalp, Gabriela Oana Olaru, Nihal Kalaycı Oflaz

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The Impact of Mindfulness Training on Occupational Stress and Quality of Life among Operating Room Personnel by Tina Soltanahmadi, Niloofar Rezaei, Hassan Shafaei, Tayebeh Khayatan

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