Socioeconomic inequality in hypertension and its determinants in people over 60 years in Fasa, southern Iran: a Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition by Reza Tabrizi, Reza Pakzad, Maryam Akbari, Azizallah Dehghan, Mozhan Abdollahi, Sina Bazmi, Sina Kardeh, Yaser Sarikhani

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Regular Antenatal Attendance and Education Influence the Uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University Hospital, Ku... by Otchere Addai-Mensah, Max Efui Annani-Akollor, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Kwadwo Sarbeng, Enoch Odame Anto, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Shanice Nglokie Arthur

“…The results emphasize the need for the Health Policy Makers in Kumasi to encourage pregnant women, especially women working in the formal sector and women having more than four children to patronize ANC attendance to ensure high coverage of the recommended IPTp dose.…”
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Exploring avocado consumption and health: a scoping review and evidence map by Stephen A. Fleming, Tristen L. Paul, Rachel A. F. Fleming, Alison K. Ventura, Megan A. McCrory, Corrie M. Whisner, Paul A. Spagnuolo, Louise Dye, Jana Kraft, Jana Kraft, Nikki A. Ford

“…This evidence map should enable future meta-analyses, enhance communication and transparency in avocado research, and serve as a resource for policy guidance.…”
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Acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) for psychological distress associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): protocol for a feasibility trial of the ACTforIBD programme by Richard Gearry, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Andrew McCombie, Peter Gibson, Simon Knowles, Lisa Olive, Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Subhadra Evans, Leanne Raven, Daniel Romano, Eric O, Madeleine Dober, Leesa van Niekerk, Susan Chesterman

“…The results of this research will be published in peer-reviewed journals and shared with various stakeholders, including community members, policy-makers and researchers, through local and international conferences.Trial registration number ACTRN12621001316897.…”
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AI Interventions to Alleviate Healthcare Shortages and Enhance Work Conditions in Critical Care: Qualitative Analysis by Nadine Bienefeld, Emanuela Keller, Gudela Grote

“…AI solutions that are thoughtfully designed in line with the principles for good work design can enhance intrinsic motivation, learning, and worker well-being, thus providing strategic value for hospital management, policy makers, and health care professionals alike.…”
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Prioritas Investasi Keamanan Informasi Menggunakan Analytic Network Process (ANP) Bagi Pemerintah Daerah Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah by Ruby Haris, Alva Hendi Muhammad, Asro Nasiri

“…The proposed solution is to use the ANP method to manage interrelated criteria and provide a comprehensive priority guide between technological, human resource, and policy aspects. Surveys were conducted with decision-makers and technical managers related to information security. …”
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Non-governmental organizations’ perceptions of challenges and opportunities for participating in the provision of government-purchased community-based psychiatric rehabilitation se... by Hao Yao, Siyuan He, Fei Yan, Wei Wang, Hanyi Lin, Yanli Liu, Lili Xue, Jun Cai, Weibo Zhang

“…External opportunities included China’s favorable policy environment, Shanghai’s developed economic environment, and increased public awareness of mental health, while internal opportunities included NGOs’ greater flexibility, high team cohesion, stronger focus on the holistic needs of clients, better resource integration capabilities, and ability to provide long-term follow-up and support for clients. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of very early-onset colorectal cancer and its risk factors from 1990 to 2019: A systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 201... by Zhen Junhai, Meng Yang, Tan Zongbiao, Yan Wenxuan, Li Tiange, Wu Yanrui, Liu Chuan, Dong Weiguo

“…Conclusions: The increase in CRC burden among populations younger than 35 years globally requires vigilance from policy makers, physicians, and young individuals themselves, especially those regions experiencing faster growth burden of very EOCRC.…”
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Pengaruh Metode Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning yang Diperkaya dengan ARCS Motivational Model terhadap Kualitas Manajemen Kelas dan Motivasi Belajar Siswa secara Online pada Ma... by Allisa Majid, Admaja Dwi Herlambang, Faizatul Amalia

“…Temuan unik dari penelitian ini adalah selisih kualitas manajemen kelas mencapai 6,00% (68,00% di kelas kontrol dan 62,00% di kelas eksperimen) dan selisih motivasi belajar mencapai 4,00% (68,00% di kelas kontrol dan 64,00% di kelas eksperimen).   Abstract  The policy of implementeting learning during the Covid-19 pandemic gave birth to several problems. …”
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A theory-based analysis of the implementation of online asynchronous telemedicine platforms into primary care practices using Normalisation Process Theory by Cara Leighton, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Annavittoria Porter, Adrian Edwards, Alison Cooper

“…Widespread implementation of online platforms in primary care practices can be supported by policy-makers through consistent guidelines to improve platforms’ content, functionality and compatibility with clinical systems to try to enable improvements in practice. …”
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Unraveling the individual and interactive effects of climate and competition on branch growth dynamics in Pinus koraiensis in Northeast China by Xuehan Zhao, Zheng Miao, Zheng Miao, Fengri Li, Fengri Li, Yuanshuo Hao, Yuanshuo Hao, Yumeng Jiang, Lihu Dong, Lihu Dong

“…In the face of the current challenges posed by climate change, accurate information to inform forest management and policy-making is urgently needed.MethodsWe collected 745 branches from 54 sampled trees of Korean pine and, we employed a mixed-effects model to assess the effects of tree variables, competition, climate, and their interactions on branch growth. …”
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Determinants of family planning services uptake among women within the reproductive age in the Yendi municipality in Northern Ghana by Iddrisu Sulemana, Collins Gbeti, Maxwell Dalaba, Adadow Yidana, Gifty Apiung Aninanya

“…Highlighting the need for training programs and policy interventions to improve uptake, reduce financial barriers, and foster a supportive environment.…”
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Association of gross domestic product with equitable access to childhood vaccines in 195 countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kwabena Obeng Duedu, Yakhya Dieye, Andreas Ateke Njoh, Jerome Nyhalah Dinga, Jones Soladoye Akinbobola, Funmilayo Ibitayo Deborah Afolayan, Tesfaye Kassa, David Dazhia Lazarus, Gezahegne Mamo Kassa, Nefefe Tshifhiwa, Mustapha Oumouna

“…A systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association of country income status and GDP with vaccination coverage of vaccines for childhood immunisation and other major infectious diseases around the globe will inform global and national policy on equity in living standards and vaccine uptake. …”
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Circulating Levels of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF) in Schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Omran Davarinejad, Saeid Komasi, Mohammad-Taher Moradi, Farzaneh Golmohammadi, Maryam Bahrami, Hamed Esmaeil Lashgarian, Masumeh Jalalvand, Sara Hookari, Fatemeh Kazemisafa

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Energy Poverty and Its Effect on Economic Growth in Türkiye by Yahya Algül

“…Governments, international organizations like the United Nations, and various non-governmental organizations have enacted policy measures to mitigate energy poverty and its negative impacts on society. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IN CONFECTIONERY INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES: A CASE STUDY OF SLOVAKIA AND UKRAINE by Nataliia Parkhomenko, Lucia Vilčeková, Peter Štarchoň

“…For Slovak enterprises, increasing production volumes, digitizing sales, refining product policy to expand assortments, and diagnosing export potential are recommended strategies for gaining competitive advantages. …”
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Utility of a novel point-of-care test for albuminuria in communities at high risk for chronic kidney disease in Thailand by Aminu K Bello, Kriang Tungsanga, Nattachai Srisawat, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Somkanya Tungsanga, Rungrawee Nantanawijit, Patcharakorn Kiatamornrak, Win Kulvichit, Umphan Ngoensawat, Sasipa Tachaboon, Janejira Dinhuzen, Watchadaporn Chaisuriyong, Kittinan Komolpis, Sadudee Peerapornratana

“…Given the test’s diagnostic performance and ease of use, such test should be incorporated into health policy.…”
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Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa by Basnewindé Ilboudo, Alhassane Zaré, Alhassane Zaré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Loyapin Bondé, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…This study aimed to analyze the effects of land tenure and protected area governance reforms on the pastoral production system by identifying concomitantly related constraints and adaptation strategies adopted by local communities.MethodsData was collected through analysis of policy documents, and surveys from 280 key informants and household heads related to the pastoral zone of Yallé using individual interviews and focus group discussions. …”
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Assessing costs and constraints of forest residue disposal by pile burning by Jake Barker, Jake Barker, Jimmy Voorhis, Sinéad M. Crotty

“…Given the economic, human health, and climate implications of current pile burning practice, removing residues as feedstocks for carbon-negative utilizations is recommended as a near-term priority. Policy mechanisms, such as feedstock production, transport, or offtake subsidies of a similar magnitude to such avoided costs, could efficiently incentivize residue removal and support such climate-positive utilizations.…”
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Toward Resilient Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Care: A Qualitative Study Involving Afghan Refugee Women in Pakistan by Yasir Shafiq, Ameer Muhammad, Kantesh Kumar, Zabin Wajid Ali, Saba Noor, Zamir Hussain Suhag, Rehman Tahir, Abdullah Jan, Luca Ragazzoni, Francesco Barone-Adesi, Martina Valente

“…Conclusion: The findings highlight a critical need for comprehensive policy reforms, infrastructure enhancement, and community-centered approaches to address Afghan refugees’ health needs effectively. …”
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