Syrian refugee and diaspora healthcare professionals: Case studies from the eastern mediterranean and European regions by Aula Abbara, Munzer Alkhalil, Kinan Wihba, Omer Abdrabbuh, Diana Rayes, Andrew Ghobrial, Manar Marzouk, Fadi Halabi, Mahmoud Hariri, Abdulkarim Ekzayez

“…Our aim is to explore the different policy practices towards Syrian refugee and diaspora HCPs in the eastern mediterranean and European regions. …”
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Identifying the causes and consequences of pregnancy in Iranian Kurdish women under the age of 18: A grounded theory study by Javad Yoosefi lebni, Ahmad Ahmadi, Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Mandana Saki, Hossein Safari, Nafiul Mehedi

“…The findings of the study can be used in the areas of health and social policy, program planning, and designing interventions and educational programs aimed at changing beliefs and cultural attitudes related to pregnancy under the age of 18 at the individual, family, and societal levels.…”
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Fair Taxes, Better Revenue: A Case Study on Spatial Approaches to Land Taxation in Lebak Regency, Indonesia by Andri Hernandi, Irwan Meilano, Asep Yusup Saptari, Deni Suwardhi, Rizqi Abdulharis, Alfita P. Handayani, Sella L. Nurmaulia, Nabila S. E. Putri, Ratri Widyastuti, Putri Merdekawati, Fitri N. Cahyani

“…Future research should address this gap and explore household-level dynamics, including tax affordability and spending patterns, to enhance policy inclusivity and align taxation systems with local socio-economic realities.…”
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Timing of surgery in acute burn care: A multicentre registry-based cohort study by Roos F.C. Salemans, Denise van Uden, Ymke Lucas, Anouk Pijpe, Eelke Bosma, Esther Middelkoop, Michiel H.J. Verhofstad, Margriet E. van Baar, Cornelis H. van der Vlies

“…This study underscores the nuanced Dutch policy regarding surgery and the influence of burn severity on surgical timing. …”
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Multidimensional analysis and enhancement strategies for ecological environment quality at the county level under dual carbon goals: a case study of Shaanxi Province, China by Jianfeng Li, Jianfeng Li, Jianfeng Li, Yongxin Hu, Yongxin Hu, Jian Li, Liangyan Yang, Liangyan Yang, Jie Yan

“…The results not only propose targeted approaches to reinforce carbon storage but also offer valuable policy guidance, thereby making a significant contribution to achieving the dual carbon goals at the county level.…”
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Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions May Attenuate Acute Exacerbations of Asthma: Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan by Lin CY, Lin CH, Lo YL, Lo CY, Huang HY, Hsieh MH, Fang YF, Li TC, Lin SM, Huang YT, Chang PJ, Lin HC

“…The prevalence of acute AEs significantly decreased throughout 2020 compared with 2019 after implementation of the NPI policy. The patients were categorized into four groups: Group 1, acute AEs in 2019 with influenza infection (n=692); Group 2: acute AEs in 2019 without influenza infection (n=328); Group 3: acute AEs in 2020 with influenza infection (n=268); Group 4: acute AEs in 2020 without influenza infection (n=214). …”
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Factors Influencing Telemedicine Adoption Among Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Interview Study by Fiona Schürmann, Daniel Westmattelmann, Gerhard Schewe

“…Despite rapid adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine uptake among health care professionals (HCPs) remains inconsistent due to perceived risks and lack of tailored policies. Existing studies focus on patient perspectives or general adoption factors, neglecting the complex interplay of contextual variables and trust constructs influencing HCPs’ telemedicine adoption. …”
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A qualitative systematic review of umbilical cord care practices in Nigeria by Precious Ebube Anyakorah, Florence Chinelo Aguna, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Anthony Chinonso Uwandu-Uzoma, Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme, Chidera Chisom Obasi, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Chidinma Peace Ahunam, Ihuoma Chimdimma Dike, Vivian Chidimma Maduekwe, Oluwaseunayo Deborah Ayando, Chinazaekpere Oguguo Duruji, Rejoicing Chijindum Innocent, Princess Chidiebube Uwaezuoke, Oluwafunmilayo Opeyemi Adenuga, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole

“…Despite its limitations, the study is an important resource for guiding future research, policy creation, and interventions to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Nigeria.…”
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Research Progress in Monitoring Technology of Cold Chain Logistics for Meat Products by Bin HAN, Dongmei LENG, Yuqian XU, Jianyang SHEN, Xin LI, Xiaochun ZHENG, Wei WANG, Dequan ZHANG, Chengli HOU

“…With the development of science and technology, and the gradual implementation of cold chain logistics planning policy, digitization, informatization, and visualization have become a focal point of development in cold chain logistics. …”
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PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE WITH CONSIDERATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY by Ihor Kupchuk, Tatiana Yemchyk, Yaroslav Gontaruk

“…The study identified the key advantages and barriers to the industry's development, and recommended state policy measures to stimulate biodiesel production. …”
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The Australian and New Zealand Fontan Registry Quality of Life Study: Protocol for a population-based assessment of quality of life among people with a Fontan circulation, their pa... by Daniel S J Costa, Kim Dalziel, Yves d’Udekem, David S Winlaw, David S Celermajer, Nadine A Kasparian, Diana Zannino, Rachel Bishop, Kate H Marshall, Susan R Woolfenden, Gary F Sholler

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Genetic inbreeding load and its individual prediction for milk yield in French dairy sheep by Simona Antonios, Silvia T. Rodríguez-Ramilo, Andres Legarra, Jean-Michel Astruc, Luis Varona, Zulma G. Vitezica

“…Conclusions The decomposition of inbreeding in partial coefficients in these populations shows that inbreeding is mostly due to several small contributions of ancestors (lower than 0.001) going back several generations (5 to 7 generations), which is according to the policy of avoiding close matings. There is variation of inbreeding load among animals, although its magnitude does not seem enough to warrant selection based on this criterion.…”
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Healthcare resource utilisation and costs of hospitalisation and primary care among adults with COVID-19 in England: a population-based cohort study by Carmen Tsang, Robert Wood, Tendai Mugwagwa, Kiran K Rai, Jingyan Yang, Theo Tritton, Jennifer L Nguyen, Kathleen Michelle Andersen, Maya Reimbaeva, Leah J McGrath, Poppy Payne, Bethany Emma Backhouse, Diana Mendes, Rebecca Butfield, Kevin Naicker, Mary Araghi

“…These findings may inform health policy decisions and resource allocation in the prevention and management of COVID-19.…”
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Ophthalmologists’ and patients’ perspectives on treatments for diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study by Tunde Peto, Nathan Congdon, Lynne Lohfeld, Hoang Tran, Katie Curran, Van Thu Nguyen, Tung Thanh Hoang, Hue Thi Nguyen, Quan Nhu Nguyen, Catherine Dardis, Hoang Huy Tran, Anh Tuan Vu, Mai Quoc Tung

“…These findings can help inform policy changes in Vietnam and may be generalisable to other low-resource settings.…”
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Artificial-Intelligence-Based Investigation on Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Changes in Response to Population Growth in South Punjab, Pakistan by Tanweer Abbas, Muhammad Shoaib, Raffaele Albano, Muhammad Azhar Inam Baig, Irfan Ali, Hafiz Umar Farid, Muhammad Usman Ali

“…This study provides critical awareness to policy makers and urban planners aiming to balance urban growth with environmental sustainability.…”
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The Global Burden of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women of Reproductive Age: Findings from the GBD 2019 Study by Jiang B

“…This aims to furnish critical insights for future health policy development and adjustments in the realm of female endocrine and metabolic health.Patients and Methods: This study employed the Global Health Data Exchange to obtain PCOS burden data based on GBD 2019. …”
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Management Control System and Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions in Central Region Uganda by Arthur, Sunday, Caleb, Tamwesigire, Caroline Masiko, Murezi, George Stanley, Kinyata, Godfrey, Barigye, Keneth, Nuwagira, Moses, Agaba

“…It recommended that MFIs should enhance controls to ensure that resources are obtained and used effectively and efficiently in the accomplishment of the organization’s goals .Policy makers, AMFIU, PSFU and MFIs may use these findings as a way of improving financial performance of MFIs in Uganda since the MFIs are great contributors to the Ugandan economy…”
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Effects of Corporal Punishments on Pupils Learning of English in Selected Primary Schools in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District Western Uganda. by Tumwijukye, Wencesilous

“…From the findings and conclusions of the study, the following recommendations have been made to reduce the use of corporal punishment as the solution to academic performance in primary schools. The education policy should insist that teachers have to use their professionalism to enhance higher performance schools rather than corporal punishment which creates fear in some pupils. …”
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Information Communication Technology and Service Delivery in Nyagatare District Local Goverment, Rwanda. by Wellars, Kanamugire

“…The study further concluded that Nyagatare District Local Government should fundraise for ICT donations in terms of training facilitation fees, CT equipment such as computers, to help the members of staff, administration and other stake holders to acquire the necessary skills and equipment for better service delivery in the study area and that there should be favorable government policy that boosts the moral of the private and public investors into ICT business so that there is visible ICT operations in the study area for effective service delivery among other suggested intervention mechanisms to boost ICT for effective service delivery. …”
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Community Work Participation and Outcomes in Nyagatare District, Rwanda. by Jean Marie Vianney, Ruzindana

“…The study also recommends that there is need to adopt a public policy that will the moral of community members and awaken them up to participate in essential services, provide appropriate resources in order to guarantee the long-term sustainability ideology in community work participation in the study area, among others.…”
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