Predicting Factors Affecting the Behavior of Healthcare Employees in the Use of Personal Protective Equipment During Epidemics Based on Godin et al’s Model: A Study in Iran by Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh, Peivand Bastani, Abolfazl Raeyat Mohtashami, Payam Farhadi, Saeed Ghanbari, Ramin Ravangard

“…By promoting positive beliefs about PPE effectiveness and encouraging appropriate intentions and behaviors, healthcare organizations can significantly improve employee’s adherence to PPE use during pandemics.…”
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Structural and free energy landscape analysis for the discovery of antiviral compounds targeting the cap-binding domain of influenza polymerase PB2 by Amr S. Abouzied, Saad Alqarni, Kareem M. Younes, Sanad M. Alanazi, Dana M. Alrsheed, Rawabi K. Alhathal, Bader Huwaimel, Akram M. Elkashlan

“…Abstract Influenza poses a significant threat to global health, with the ability to cause severe epidemics and pandemics. The polymerase basic protein 2 (PB2) of the influenza virus plays a crucial role in the viral replication process, making the CAP-binding domain of PB2 an attractive target for antiviral drug development. …”
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Meta-analysis of COVID-19 prevalence during preoperative COVID-19 screening in asymptomatic patients by Menno R Vriens, Ellen de Bock, Mando D Filipe, Milan C Richir, Roger K J Simmermacher, A Christiaan Kroese

“…In the event of similar pandemics, modification of preoperative mandatory RT-PCR COVID-19 testing in asymptomatic patients may be considered.…”
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Formation and development of the language training methodology for foreign students at classical university. Part 4. Language training of foreign medical students in the english me... by N. Ushakova, I. Kushnir, O. Trostynska, T. Aleksieienko

“…In response to contemporary challenges, such as the need to adapt to educational disruptions caused by pandemics and martial law, the authors underscore the importance of integrating modern digital technologies into the educational process. …”
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Aedes-borne arboviral human infections in Europe from 2000 to 2023: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Nadja Hedrich, Maria Bekker-Nielsen Dunbar, Martin P. Grobusch, Patricia Schlagenhauf

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The Recent Progress and Applications of Digital Technologies in Healthcare: A Review by Maksut Senbekov, Timur Saliev, Zhanar Bukeyeva, Aigul Almabayeva, Marina Zhanaliyeva, Nazym Aitenova, Yerzhan Toishibekov, Ildar Fakhradiyev

“…The literature search demonstrated that digital health technologies became highly sought due to recent pandemics, including COVID-19. The disastrous dissemination of COVID-19 through all continents triggered the need for fast and effective solutions to localize, manage, and treat the viral infection. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Virology and Pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV Infections: Implications for Public Health and Treatment Strategies by Olebo DF, Igwe MC

“…David Francis Olebo,1– 3 Matthew Chibunna Igwe1 1Department of Public Health, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Uganda; 2Komase Ebenezer Research Centre, Fort Portal City, Uganda; 3Makerere University Walter Reed Program, Kampala City, UgandaCorrespondence: David Francis Olebo; Matthew Chibunna Igwe, Email olebodavidfrancis@gmail.com; igwechibunna@gmail.comIntroduction: Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are significant 21st-century pandemics with distinct virological and clinical characteristics. …”
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Impact of Covid-19 on Firm Performance: A Systematic Literature Review Using PRISMA Framework by Mahnoor Sattar, Rafayat Jalal

“…Practitioners should adopt a sector- and region-specific approach to combat pandemics. Future researchers may focus on conducting both short-term and long-term studies incorporating factors like government stimulus package, business sensitivity to multiple phases of Covid-19 and the country’s preparedness using longitudinal studies, surveys, meta-analysis, in-depth interviews, observations, and case studies to fully comprehend the effects of Covid-19.…”
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Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical students of Rivers State University by Moore Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Gift Mibilanyeofori Hart, Barynem Vito-Peter, Aisha Dio, Victory Chidinma Nwogu

“… Despite vaccination progress and a return to normalcy, new SARS-CoV-2 variants highlight the ongoing threat and potential for future pandemics. This reemphasizes the importance of studying specific demographics, such as university students, to understand their perceptions and behaviors regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations. …”
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A Study to Assess the Attitude and Acceptance toward COVID-19 Vaccine among General Public by Bijitha Biju, M. Melvin David, J. Balalakshmi

“…The impact on health care and public health systems has been profound, with lessons learned for future pandemics. A globally fair vaccine distribution system must prevail over vaccine nationalism for the world to return to its prepandemic status. …”
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Tumor tissue samples collection for scientific research in morphology and molecular oncology by O. R. Khabarov, B. D. Seferov, K. A. Aliev, D. V. Zima, E. P. Golubinskaya, E. Yu. Zyablitskaya

“…When working with biocollections, it has to consider having registers of tissue biomaterials of target disorder groups of main localizations with downloading by year from an accessible information system, consider external factors affecting the database (changes in clinical recommendations and classifications, the population of patients served, pandemics and other significant events). The standard of the preanalytical stage, data collection, development of protocols for analytical molecular genetic studies and their evaluation, the utilization of the capabilities of working with reagents for scientific tasks and modeling experiments on laboratory animals are crucial.Conclusion. …”
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Estimating the association between cigarette and e-cigarette use patterns and SARS-CoV-2 negative conversion time: retrospective online survey in China by Ying Xie, Yinghua Li, Zheng Su, Xueyan Han, Zhao Liu, Zhenxiao Huang, Anqi Cheng, Xinmei Zhou, Jinxuan Li, Rui Qin, Xiaowen Wei, Yi Liu, Xin Xia, Qingqing Song, Liang Zhao, Kian Fan Chung, Dan Xiao, Chen Wang

“…Conclusions Both current exclusive cigarette use and dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes were associated with the delayed negative conversion of SARS-CoV-2, which strengthens the importance of smoking and vaping cessation messaging and community-based tobacco control strategies during pandemics like COVID-19 next time.…”
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Impact of fear of coronavirus disease 2019 on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits associated with depressive symptoms, functional impairment, and low self-esteem in uni... by Tomoko Suzuki, Toshiyuki Ohtani, Michiko Nakazato, Ariuntuul Garidkhuu, Basilua Andre Muzembo, Shunya Ikeda

“…Conclusions: Developing preventive measures against the adverse impacts of pandemics like COVID-19 will be particularly important for individuals with high levels of ADHD traits in future.…”
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COVID-19-related stress, anxiety and vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in South-Western Nigeria by Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo, Tajudin Adesegun Adetunji, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Baderinwa Opeyemi Akanji, Olusola Fajobi, Olanrewaju Elugbaju, Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami, Temilola Oladunmomi Owojuyigbe, Samuel Anu Olowookere, Olusegun Temitope Afolabi, Adedeji Ayodeji Onayade

“…Abstract COVID-19 ranks as one of the major pandemics in recent history, with healthcare workers disproportionately burdened by the disease. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review by Emmanuel Kah, Che Henry Ngwa, John Njuma Libwea, Marion Keinamma, Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Limkile Mpofu, Tchokokam Patricia, Rejoice Uche Obiora, Danga Aloleko Ines, Ngo Valery Ngo, Egbe Henrieta Oneke, Crayton E Bessong, Ngozi Margaret Oguguah, Eman Sobh

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Predictors of specialist care referrals (SCR) following emergency department review or hospital admission in adults with previous acute COVID-19: a prospective UK cohort study by Anita Saigal, Songyuan Xiao, Owais Siddique, Prasheena Naran, Heba M Bintalib, Camila Nagoda Niklewicz, George Seligmann, Sindhu Bhaarrati Naidu, Amar J Shah, Chibueze Ogbonnaya, John R Hurst, Marc Ci Lipman, Swapna Mandal

“…This information may enable better post-COVID support for ED attendees, a distinct group who should not be neglected when preparing for future pandemics. Trial registration This study had HRA approval (20/HRA/4928).…”
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Individual and community level factors associated with household level food insecurity of Ethiopia: multilevel mixed effects analysis of 2021 Performance Monitoring for Action Ethi... by Eyob Ketema Bogale, Tadele Fentabel Anagaw, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Eneyew Talie Fenta, Destaw Endeshaw, Ousman Adal, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Natnael Kebede, Amare Mebrat Delie

“…Furthermore, besides government support, households should better to develop an emergency response plan for food security during any emergency including pandemics by increasing their source of income to avert the impact of different socioeconomic derangements.…”
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The Bioethics-CSR Divide by Caio Caesar Dib

“…., the use of tropical medicine to assist colonial expeditions) but it resurfaced in the political agenda recently after the pandemics of AIDS and respiratory diseases.[19] Bioethics has been accused from the inside of ignoring matters beyond the patient-provider relationship,[20] including those related to public health and/or governance. …”
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