Large-Scale Linkages of Socioeconomic Drought with Climate Variability and Its Evolution Characteristics in Northwest China by Siyuan Liu, Jianfeng Zhang, Ni Wang, Na Wei

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Performances and determinants of proficiency testing in clinical laboratory services at comprehensive specialized hospitals, northwest Ethiopia by Negesse Cherie, Teshiwal Deress, Maereg Wolde, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Mebratu Tamir, Abiy Ayele Angelo, Amare Mekuanint Terekegne, Elias Chane, Mesele Nigus, Dereje Mengesha Berta, Kasaw Adane

“…The study aimed to evaluate the performance of PT, with a focus on identifying and discussing determinants that influence PT performance at comprehensive specialized hospitals in northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites of dogs and associated risk factors in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia by Tsedalu Yirsa, Amare Bihone, Getenew Teshager, Yimer Muktar, Abebe Berihun

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Farmers’ climate change perception, impacts and adaptation strategies in response to drought in the Northwest area of Bangladesh by J.M. Adeeb Salman Chowdhury, Md. Abdul Khalek, Md. Kamruzzaman

“…Practical Implications: The goal of this research is to provide a comprehensive analysis of adaptation to climate change, especially drought, and its implications in the Northwest region of Bangladesh. …”
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Chlamydia abortus Infection in Tibetan Sheep in Gansu Province, Northwest China by Si-Yuan Qin, Ming-Yang Yin, Wei Cong, Dong-Hui Zhou, Xiao-Xuan Zhang, Quan Zhao, Xing-Quan Zhu, Ji-Zhang Zhou, Ai-Dong Qian

“…Region, season, and age were considered as major risk factors associated with C. abortus infection in Tibetan sheep. Our study revealed a widespread and high prevalence of C. abortus infection in Tibetan sheep in Gansu province, northwest China, with higher exposure risk in different seasons and ages and distinct geographical distribution.…”
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Assessing changing baleen whale distributions and reported incidents relative to vessel activity in the Northwest Atlantic. by Hannah Solway, Boris Worm, Tonya Wimmer, Derek P Tittensor

“…In Atlantic Canadian waters, such negative interactions or 'incidents' are consistently reported to marine animal response organizations but have not yet been analyzed relative to the spatial distribution of whales and vessels. Using a database of 483,003 whale sightings, 1,110 incident reports, and 82 million hours of maritime vessel activity, we conducted a spatiotemporal vulnerability analysis for all six baleen whale species occurring in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean by developing an ensemble of habitat-suitability models. …”
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The Evolutionary Characteristics of Lower Permian Keziliqiman Reefs in the Southwest Margin of Tarim Basin, Northwest China by Yijun Wang, Hongming Tang, Guang Yang, Zhenyu Wang, Yunfeng Zhang, Lei Chen

“…This organic reef, as a point reef which grew along the platform margin, has a complete subfacies system of base, core, front, back, and cap. …”
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Evidence of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus in Esophageal Cancer in East Azerbaijan Province, Northwest of Iran by Zahra Sadeghian, Hossein Bannazadeh Baghi, Vahdat Poortahmasebi, Javid Sadeghi, Alka Hasani, Arezoo Azadi, Mahin Ahangar Oskouee

“…Based on the findings of this study, HPV infection may possibly have contributed to an increased risk of esophageal cancer in a group of patients in Tabriz.…”
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Characteristics of the Bacterial Community in Alpine Meadows in Response to Altitude and Aspect in the Qilian Mountains, Northwest China by Qiang Li, Ying Zhang, Xiaoni Liu, Fan Yang

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Cessation of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Determining Factors at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Bayew Kelkay, Eshetie Kindalem, Animut Tagele, Yohannes Moges

“…This study, therefore, assessed the magnitude and determining factors of EBF cessation practice among mothers at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Method. Institutional-based cross-sectional study design using a systematic random sampling technique was applied to select 344 mothers of infants aged 9 months came for measles vaccination. …”
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Determinants of Helminthic Infections and Anemia among Schoolchildren in Bahir Dar Zuria District, Northwest Ethiopia by Yeshimebet Fetene, Tadesse Hailu, Mulat Yimer, Megbaru Alemu

“…Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of helminthic infections and anemia among children. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 394 schoolchildren at Sekelet primary school in northwest Ethiopia, from February to March 2017. …”
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Patterns and Drivers of Surface Energy Flux in the Alpine Meadow Ecosystem in the Qilian Mountains, Northwest China by Yongxin Tian, Zhangwen Liu, Yanwei Fan, Yongyuan Li, Hu Tao, Chuntan Han, Xinmao Ao, Rensheng Chen

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Work Interruption Experienced by Nurses during Medication Administration Process and Associated Factors, Northwest Ethiopia by Mehammed Adem Getnet, Berhanu Boru Bifftu

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Undernutrition and associated factors among incarcerated people in Bahir Dar and Finote Selam prison sites, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Hiwot Tesfa, Alemayehu Tarekegn, Mulunesh Alemayehu, Habtamu Temesgen, Hunegnaw Almaw Derseh

“…Incarcerated peoples’ dependency on the prison-limited food menu, inadequate meal provision and poor-quality food increases the risk of malnutrition.Objective To assess the magnitude of undernutrition and associated factors among incarcerated people, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019.Design An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Bahir Dar and Finote Selam prison sites, in Northwest Ethiopia.Methods This study was conducted from 18 March 2019 to 18 April 2019. 475 systematically selected incarcerated people from each prison site were included in this study. …”
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Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Factors among Malaria-Suspected Patients Attending Hamusit Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Getu Abeje Negatu, Getaneh Alemu Abebe, Woynshet Gelaye Yalew

“…Methods. A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2020 among 210 febrile patients attending Hamusit Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Chemical Fingerprints and Source Profiles of PM10 and PM2.5 from Agricultural Soil in a Typical Polluted Region of Northwest China by Yaochuang Yu, Junji Cao

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Determination of Hydraulic Properties of a Large Self-Propped Hydraulic Fracture in the Geothermal Research Borehole Horstberg Z1 in the Northwest German Basin by Reinhard Jung, Alireza Hassanzadegan, Torsten Tischner

“…The pressure records of an interference test on a huge hydraulic fracture in a layered sedimentary rock formation of the Northwest German Basin were analysed in order to determine fracture transmissivity and fracture storage coefficient. …”
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Incidence and Predictors of Pregnancy among Women on ART in Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study by Maru Meseret, Alemayehu Shimeka, Alemayehu Bekele

“…This study was aimed to assess incidence and predictors of pregnancy among women on ART in Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data recorded from September 2011 to August 2015. …”
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Risk Factors of Noncompliance to Preventive Mass Drug Administration for Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis: A Case-Control Study in Jawi District, Northwest Ethiopia by Fetene Mihretu, Gebeyehu Tsega, Melesse Belayneh, Mesafint Molla Adane

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the factors associated with noncompliance to prevent mass drug administration using ivermectin-with-albendazole for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. A case-control study was conducted in Jawi District, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Sources and Trends of CO, O₃, and Aerosols at the Mount Bachelor Observatory (2004–2022) by Noah Bernays, Jakob Johnson, Daniel Jaffe

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