Overweight and Its Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia, 2021: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Ismael Omer, Tariku Derese, Yitagesu Sintayehu

“…Currently, being overweight is a major health concern worldwide. It exposes humans to various health problems. In Ethiopia, despite the trend indicated increasing in overweight, priority is given for undernutrition. …”
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Gender-based violence and child nutrition in fragile settings: exploring intersections and opportunities for evidence generation by Sarah R Meyer, Luissa Vahedi, Elisabeth Roesch, Christine Heckman, Silvia Bhatt Carreno, Andrew Beckingham, Megan Gayford, Manuela Orjuela-Grimm

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Sources of Dietary Fiber and the Association of Fiber Intake with Childhood Obesity Risk (in 2–18 Year Olds) and Diabetes Risk of Adolescents 12–18 Year Olds: NHANES 2003–2006... by Mary Brauchla, WenYen Juan, Jon Story, Sibylle Kranz

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Fractional flow reserve: current status by A.V. Khokhlov, M.V. Shymanko, M.V. Stan

“…The technical simplicity of techniques, which reduces the cost of material and human resources, makes it particularly attractive for use in everyday practice, even in mid-level clinics.…”
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Challenges of environmental and climate change: response of Global South (BRICS) countries by Z.T. Rahman, R. Lal, R. Rena

“…It has become a threat to human civilization and the existing vegetations and animals. …”
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Comparative analysis of salivary antimicrobial resistance genes in dental students: A PCR and questionnaire study. by Marwan Mansoor Mohammed, Priyadharshini Sekar, Jahida Al Jamal, Lujayn Abu Taha, Asma Bachir, Sausan Al Kawas

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global healthcare challenge, with limited treatment options due to the decline in new antibiotics. The human oral cavity, home to diverse bacteria, is crucial for maintaining oral and systemic health. …”
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Serum Lipid and Glycemic Profile in HARRT-Naïve and HARRT-Exposed HIV Patients in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Case–Control Study by Esther A. Ekwe, Birinus A. Ezeala-Adikaibe, Basden Onwubere, Julius Okoye, Collins Ugwu, Chidinma B. Nwatu, Ijoma Chinweuba, Chidimma Orah-Okpala, Raphael Anakwue, Oladipupo O. Fasa, Celestine C. Okwara, Uchechi Q. Arinze, Paschal Njoku

“…Background: Although highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has improved immunologic and virologic outcomes, as well as the quality of life of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients, it has worsened a wide range of metabolic derangements associated with HIV/AIDS. …”
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Fipronil in sub-lethal doses leads to immuno-toxicological effects in broiler birds. by Shafia Tehseen Gul, Muhammad Zergham Tahir, Latif Ahmad, Aisha Khatoon, Muhammad Kashif Saleemi, Farid Shokry Ataya, Riaz Hussain, Bakhtawar Maqbool, Dalia Fouad, Ahrar Khan

“…Birds were euthanized humanely on the 15th, 30th, and 45th days of the experiment. …”
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Ischemic Changes in the Mucous Membrane of the Transverse Colon as a Complication of Acute Pancreatitis by D. A. Semenov, S. G. Shapovalyants, D. E. Seleznev, O. I. Yudin, S. V. Korolev, N. A. Gracheva, L. M. Mikhaleva, K. S. Paramonenko

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The combined impacts of toxic drug use and the 2021 Heat Dome in Canada: A thematic analysis of online news media articles. by Emily J Tetzlaff, Nicholas Goulet, Melissa Gorman, Glen P Kenny

“…<h4>Results</h4>Four main themes were identified within our media-based analysis: (I) the reported impact of toxic drug use on human thermoregulation and behavioural adaptation; (II) the reported demand of intersecting crises on the health system; (III) barriers and stigma reported to influence an individual's access to or use of heat mitigation behaviours and services; and (IV) the reported impact of extreme heat on the public health response to drug poisoning emergencies.…”
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Pathways and processes to adopting or switching to a single-dose HPV vaccination schedule in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study. by Sunny Roy, Megan D Wysong, Erica N Rosser, Ishani Sheth, Casey Geddes, Rupali J Limaye, Joseph G Rosen

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) recently endorsed a single-dose human papillomavirus vaccination (HPVV) schedule, but adoption of the revised immunization schedule has not been uniform, notably in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with outsized cervical cancer burdens. …”
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Evaluating AI-generated responses from different chatbots to soil science-related questions by Javad Khanifar

“…The emergence of chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs), capable of providing human-like responses to various inquiries, has revolutionized fields like education and research, making artificial intelligence (AI) a major global topic. …”
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Understanding Indigenous knowledge of conservation and stewardship before implementing co-production with Western methodologies in resource management by Stafford Maracle, Jennifer Maracle, Stephen Lougheed

“… In the face of an increasing global human popula­tion and multiple anthropogenic environmental stressors including climate change, the limitations of relying solely on Western science and ap­proaches to mitigating impacts, conserving bio­diversity, and managing resources sustainably is apparent. …”
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The IVF Outcome Counseling Based on the Model Combining DHEAS and Age in Patients with Low AMH Prior to the First Cycle of GnRH Antagonist Protocol of Ovarian Stimulation by Miro Šimun Alebić, Nataša Stojanović, Marta Žuvić-Butorac

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Adiabatic Fixed-Bed Gasification of Colombian Coffee Husk Using Air-Steam Blends for Partial Oxidation by Javier Bonilla, Gerardo Gordillo

“…The increasing energy consumption, mostly supplied by fossil fuels, has motivated the research and development of alternative fuel technologies to decrease the humanity’s dependence on fossil fuels, which leads to pollution of natural sources. …”
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La poétique de la pierre dans l'œuvre de Thomas Hardy : du livre de pierre au livre de vie by Annie Escuret

“…Tess's tragedy is summed up by a series of stones (including the pillar of stone « Cross-in-Hand » on which is carved a human hand) and the same applies to Jude's fate (with the milestone on which he carves his name). …”
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Financing health system elements in Africa: A scoping review. by Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi, David Njuguna, Solyana Ngusbrhan Kidane, Herve Djossou, Hillary Kipchumba Kipruto, Aminata Binetou-Wahebine Seydi, Juliet Nabyonga-Orem, Diane Karenzi Muhongerwa, Kingsley Addai Frimpong, Benjamin Musembi Nganda

“…About 45% focused on service delivery, 13% on human resources, 5% on medical products, and 3% on infrastructure and governance. …”
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United Nations - African Union Cooperation In Conflict Prevention, Peacekeeping and Peacebuildin by L. I. Romadan, V. A. Shagalov

“…Through its agencies of ensuring peace and security the African Union is making significant contribution to strengthening stability and promotion of democracy and human rights in Africa. In the beginning of the article authors make a review of the level of security on the African continent and stress the sharpest conflict zones. …”
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Enhancing Student Motivation and Competencies: Integrating E-Learning, Technological Literacy, and Cultural Alignment by Boumedyen Shannaq, Imran Saleem, Said AlRawahi, Saad Almhlawi, Said AlMaqbali

“…The research investigates the relationships between technological literacy (TL), cultural compatibility (CC), human face-to-face communication methods (HFtFCM), and student motivation and engagement (SMaE). …”
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Political Vector of Northern Sea Route Development by A. A. Fomichev

“…There is a necessity to overcome the technological and economical lag from the West, to create better infrastructure along the coast of the Arctic Ocean, to attract human resources in High North, to increase the government support of business in Arctic.…”
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