Child diarrhea in Cambodia: A descriptive analysis of temporal and geospatial trends and logistic regression-based examination of factors associated with diarrhea in children under... by Samnang Um, Channnarong Phan, Sok Sakha, Leng Dany

“…Public health interventions and policies to alleviate diarrhea should be prioritized to address these factors across geographical.…”
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Decoding fertility behaviour of married women in Zambia: A multipronged analysis of bio-demographic, socio-economic and intermediate factors. by Bwalya Bupe Bwalya, Clifford Odimegwu

“…To effectively address stalled fertility and improve women's reproductive health, policies should address early marriage, enhance access to sexual reproductive healthcare, and empower women to enable them make informed reproductive decision-making.…”
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ADVANCING UNDERSTANDING OF SERVICE-LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF A UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA by Fong Wei Diong, Phaik Kin Cheah, Poh Chua Siah

“…The study explores how service-learning is conceptualized, experienced, and implemented from the viewpoints of university students through focus group interviews, complemented by a systematic examination of institutional documents related to service-learning programmes and policies, and observations of service-learning events. …”
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Effects of socioeconomic and human-modified landscape variables on medicinal species richness at a macroscale: the case of the Caatinga, Brazil by Aníbal Silva Cantalice, Thiago Gonçalves-Souza, Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque

“…In contrast, the cultural traditions of Indigenous People and Local Communities, along with the implementation of regional public policies, may explain why socioeconomic status does not affect local knowledge. …”
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Excess mortality across countries in the Western World since the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Our World in Data’ estimates of January 2020 to December 2022 by Gertjan Kaspers, Saskia Mostert, Marcel Hoogland, Minke Huibers

“…Insight into excess death rates in years following WHO’s pandemic declaration is crucial for government leaders and policymakers to evaluate their health crisis policies. This study explores excess mortality in the Western World from 2020 until 2022.Methods All-cause mortality reports were abstracted for countries using the ‘Our World in Data’ database. …”
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Emergency Medicine as a Medical Speciality in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects by Wahab Yinusa

“…Our study revealed that inadequate funding and ambulance services, nonavailability of trained bystanders, limited infrastructure and skilled manpower, inadequate and inequitable distribution of health resources, lack of standard emergency department, high out-of-pocket expenses and substandard implementation of EMS policies, are factors militating against a functional EMS in the country. …”
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Is International Travel an Emerging Issue on Transmission of Beijing Lineage Mycobacterium tuberculosis? by Pavithra S. Madamarandawala, Srinath Satyanarayana, Collins Timire, Aashifa Yaqoob, Dushantha Madegedara, Dhammika N. Magana-Arachchi

“…International travel raises itself as an emerging issue in BL transmission urging the need of policies and practices in immigration/emigration strategies. …”
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Strategic Planning of Public Spaces in Order to Promote and Benefit from Social Interactions, Case Study: District 10 of Tehran Municipality by samaneh jalilisadrabad, somayeh jalilisadrabad

“…Ultimately, six prioritized strategies are identified, resulting in the formulation of 18 policies and 31 action plans.…”
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Modelling the Transmission Dynamics of Meningitis among High and Low-Risk People in Ghana with Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Nicholas Kwasi-Do Ohene Opoku, Reindorf Nartey Borkor, Andrews Frimpong Adu, Hannah Nyarkoah Nyarko, Albert Doughan, Edwin Moses Appiah, Biigba Yakubu, Isabel Mensah, Samson Pandam Salifu

“…The effective reproductive number estimated in real time using the exponential growth method affirmed that the number of secondary meningitis infections will continue to increase without any intervention or policies. To find the best strategy for minimizing the number of carriers and infected individuals, we reformulated the model into an optimal control model using Pontryagin’s maximum principles with intervention measures such as vaccination, treatment, and personal protection. …”
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The relationship between bats and human coronavirus: An exploratory review by Sajal BHATTACHARYA, Shakya SINHA, Rina TILAK, Sugeng Juwono MARDIHUSODO

“…Bats, on their own, may not pose public health threat, however there is a need to adopt comprehensive environmental health management policies based on the principles of conservation medici- ne to address this likely public health threat from bats.…”
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PLBN ARUK DAN PERKEMBANGAN EKONOMI KABUPATEN SAMBAS DALAM PERSPEKTIF GEOEKONOMI by Audi Rahma Sagita, Suryo Sakti Hadiwijoyo, Putri Hergianasari

“…The implications of these findings are expected to contribute to formulating more effective and sustainable policies to drive economic growth in the region around the border post of Aruk. …”
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Multimodal machine learning for analysing multifactorial causes of disease—The case of childhood overweight and obesity in Mexico by Rosario Silva Sepulveda, Magnus Boman, Magnus Boman

“…In particular, it may aid in developing more effective public health policies to address the ongoing paediatric obesity epidemic in Mexico.…”
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Efficacy of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) lenses and low-dose atropine on retarding myopic shift among premyopic preschoolers: Protocol for a prospective, multicent... by Hsin-Yu Yang, Der-Chong Tsai, Yu-Chieh Yang, Chiao-Yu Wang, Chia-Wei Lee, Pei-Wei Huang

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This trial will provide insights into myopia prevention strategies and inform new eye care policies for early identification and intervention in premyopic preschoolers.…”
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Principles for increasing equity in WASH research: understanding barriers faced by LMIC WASH researchers by J'Anna-Mare Lue, Salamata Bah, Kaelah Grant, Justine Lee, Leila Nzekele, James B. Tidwell

“…Five interviews were conducted with key WASH research funders to assess perceptions of obstacles faced by LMIC researchers, successes achieved and challenges faced by these organisations when working towards more equitable research processes within the WASH sector.Results The results were analysed using an emergent framework that categorised experiences based on power differentials and abuse of power; structural barriers due to organisational policies; institutional and individual indifference; othering speech, action and practices; and context-specific discrimination. …”
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CULTURAL REPRESENTATION IN THE PRACTICE OF ANDRAGOGY IN THE ACADEMIC by Janawi, Yusra Jamali, Dinar Pratama, Musa, Saiful Anwar, Subardi

“…Future research should explore the long-term impact of andragogical training on teaching practices and student outcomes, as well as the role of institutional policies in sustaining these practices. By addressing these challenges and leveraging existing enablers, institutions like STAIN SAS Bangka Belitung can create more effective and engaging learning environments for adult learners, ultimately enhancing the quality of higher education. …”
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A gendered analysis of adaptive capacity and food security in Makueni County, Kenya by Phyllis Mumia Machio, Susannah M. Sallu, Betty Waized, Akwilina Wendelin Mwanri, Kwaku Gyebi Duodu

“…These findings highlight women’s vulnerability to climate change and especially female-headed households and calls for policies that build women’s capacity to effectively adapt.…”
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Numerical Weather Data-Driven Sensor Data Generation for PV Digital Twins: A Hybrid Model Approach by Jooseung Lee, Jimyung Kang, Sangwoo Son, Hui-Myoung Oh

“…With the growing global emphasis on environmental protection policies, renewable energy generation systems have become widely adopted. …”
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Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study by Frances Harley, Rasa Ruseckaite, Eva Fong, Henry Han‐I Yao, Hashim Hashim, Helen E. O'Connell

“…Using a modified Delphi process the experts were asked to indicate their agreement with the proposed list of recommendations that was identified from the literature and review of relevant international credentialing policies in three electronic survey rounds. Results Fourteen experts participated in round 1 of online surveys, 9 in round 2 and 13 in round 3. …”
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A game-theoretic approach for analyzing the effects of revenue sharing contracts and consumer surplus on supply chain sustainability under government interventions by Zahra Ghayoumian, Morteza Rasti Barzoki, Mohammad-Ali Eghbali

“…The findings highlight that social welfare is a crucial consideration in supply chains, as it significantly enhances the profitability of chain members and promotes higher levels of green production.Originality/Value: This paper is the first to examine all dimensions of sustainability—social, economic, and environmental—within a theoretical framework that incorporates government intervention and the impact of consumer surplus on pricing policies and the greening of products. The scientific contribution of this research lies in providing new insights to managers and policymakers to enhance strategic decision-making aimed at improving sustainability and social welfare within green supply chains.…”
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Optimal rainwater harvesting locations for arid and semi-arid regions by using MCDM-based GIS techniques by Waqed H. Hassan, Karrar Mahdi, Zahraa K. Kadhim

“…The results of this study are novel in Karbala and help policymakers develop effective water management and resource allocation policies, promoting RWH as an alternative water supply in West Karbala and other water-scarce locations.…”
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