The Development of Sex Reassignment Surgery in Thailand: A Social Perspective by Prayuth Chokrungvaranont, Gennaro Selvaggi, Sirachai Jindarak, Apichai Angspatt, Pornthep Pungrasmi, Poonpismai Suwajo, Preecha Tiewtranon

“…This paper reviews the development of gender reassignment in Thailand during the period of 1975–2012, in terms of social attitude, epidemiology, surgical patients’ profile, law and regulation, religion, and patients’ path from psychiatric assessment to surgery. …”
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வா. மு. கோமு சிறுகதைகள் காட்டும் பண்பாட்டு மீறல்கள் / Cultural Violation shown in the Short Stories of Vaa. Mu. Komu... by அ. சதிஸ்குமார் / A. Sathishkumar

“…He shows their cultural elements such as beliefs, customs, worship, religion, and caste in his short stories and he speaks strongly about the violations of those cultures. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of loneliness in the later life—insights from Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave-1 by Priya Srivastava, Manushi Srivastava

“…Age, current marital status, region, religion, MPCE quintile, number of chronic conditions, number of Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) difficulties, involvement in physical activity, involvement in yoga/meditation, number of social networks, participation in social activities, and involvement in leisure activities like reading books, watching TV, or using computer were found to be significantly associated with loneliness. …”
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Gen Z's Religiosity Level: A Comparative Study between Indonesia and the United Kingdom by Jamilah, Devi Pramitha, Asep Ubaidillah, Md Mahmud Bin Sayeed

“…This difference is primarily influenced by cultural and educational contexts, where Indonesian Gen Z tend to have higher religious literacy through religion-related courses, whereas the UK Gen Z shows significant religiosity levels through community engagement and willingness to learn as a minority. …”
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Adomas Jakštas - Dambrauskas (1860-1938) as a Lithuanian public figure and literary man by Vanda Stonienė

“…A considerable part of his works addressed problems related to religion, philosophy, art, logic, etc. He was well-known for his numerous reviews of Lithuanian poetry and prose works. …”
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RELIGIOUS COMMUNICATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CULTURE MEDIA by Maria S. Petrushkevych

“…Modern believer gets a lot of different kinds of religious information, on any subject, any explanation of the religious question, with respect to any religion. Such volume of religious information and the speed with which a person receives it, does not usually make it religious or spiritually advanced, but only informed. …”
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Factors influencing male involvement in family planning among married couples seeking maternity and pediatric services in Chuk by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Immaculate, Okoth

“…Findings were as follows: the socio-demographic characteristics that influenced male involvement in family planning with (P <0.05) includes; participant‟s age, religion and residence. In like manner about 84 (70.6%) of study respondents had good involvement in family planning. …”
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Factors influencing livestock ownership and herd intensity among smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by Jabulile Z. Manyike, Amon Taruvinga, Leocadia Zhou

“…The findings reveal that the decision to own livestock is positively influenced by adherence to African traditional religion, access to climate information, membership in farming organizations, income diversification, possession of formal housing, exposure to high average temperatures, and the likelihood of being in female-headed households. …”
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Factors limiting glaucoma care among glaucoma patients in Nigeria: A scoping review. by Osamudiamen Cyril Obasuyi, Olabisi Olayemi Yeye-Agba, Oghenevwaire Joyce Ofuadarho

“…Nine studies reported personal-level dispositions limiting glaucoma care, including low levels of education, unemployment, gender, living distance from the hospital, cost of care, and faith/religion. Four reported institutional-level dispositions, including the lack of proper equipment and expertise to diagnose or manage glaucoma. …”
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Explaining the Basics and Principles of maintenance and upgrading urban streets with the approach of Islamic teachings and Iranian culture (Imam Reza Zaman Street of Mashhad) by mahdi moharreri, mohammad naghizade, fereshte ahmadi, shirin toghyani

“…The results of this study indicate neglecting the indigenous material, art, culture, religion, needs and interests of citizens which has led to the construction of unqualified urban spaces in the metropolitan areas of today's Iranian cities. …”
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Family planning in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs): A scoping review. by Relmah Baritama Harrington, Nichole Harvey, Sarah Larkins, Michelle Redman-MacLaren

“…Five themes were identified: i) family planning services in the Pacific; ii) education, knowledge and attitudes; iii) geographical isolation and access; iv) socio-cultural beliefs, practices and influences; and v) potential enabling factors for improved family planning, such as appropriate family planning awareness by health care providers and services tailored to meet individual needs. While culture and religion were considered as the main barriers to accessing family planning services, evidence showed health services were also responsible for limiting access. …”
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The psychosocial impacts of slow onset climate change events among youth in LMICs: A rapid evidence review by Clara Marty, Samy Amghar, Andrés Barrera Patlan, Alayne Adams

“…Faced by these challenges, youth employed many coping strategies such as religion and meaning-focused coping, to help minimize psychosocial distress. …”
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Knowledge, religiosity, and decision to use Sharia hospital services among residents in Central Java, Indonesia by Amelia Wilda, Sabrina Mutiara Putri, Bintang Ananda Afrilianti Vinalisa, Reefa Dyah Salsabila, Putri Sirry Nafisatussalimah, Arifin Santoso, Indriyati Hadi Sulistyaningrum

“…Meanwhile, religiosity is an individual's level of religious commitment that reflects the extent of belief in the values and expectations of the religion they adhere to or practice; in this study, it is the Muslim community. …”
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Global Education Development Plan to Build Sustainable Education Based on Artificial Intelligence by Siti Marisa, Gunawan Gunawan, Evi Susilawati

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For and against Organ Donation and Transplantation: Intricate Facilitators and Barriers in Organ Donation Perceived by German Nurses and Doctors by Niels Christian Hvidt, Beate Mayr, Piret Paal, Eckhard Frick, Anna Forsberg, Arndt Büssing

“…Nevertheless, we identified both facilitators and barriers in the following fields: (1) knowledge of ODT and willingness to donate own organs, (2) ethical delicacies in ODT, (3) stressors to handle ODT in the hospital, and (4) individual beliefs and self-estimated religion/spirituality. Conclusion. Attention to the intricacy of stressors and barriers in HPs continues to be a high priority focus for the availability of donor organs.…”
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Existential concerns among young adults with psychotic vulnerability in mental health care: a qualitative study in the Netherlands by Marlous L. D. de Vries, Pauline Janse, Christa W. Anbeek, Arjan W. Braam

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Bullying in the healthcare workplace: a cross-sectional study among Nigerian physiotherapists by Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Ebubechukwu Ogochukwu Uchendu, Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe, Favour Chidera Kanu, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Anita Chinwendu Okafor, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye

“…No significant associations were found with gender (p = 0.632), religion (p = 0.151), marital status (p = 0.085), ethnicity (p = 0.896), educational attainment (p = 0.150), or rank (p = 0.091). …”
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Associations of sleep quality and fall risk among older adult outpatients at Thai Binh Medical University Hospital, Northern Vietnam by Nguyen The Diep, Doan Anh Tuan, Tien Van Nguyen, Hoang Minh Anh, Dao Huy Cu

“…Elderly individuals with the highest PSQI scores had a higher risk of falls compared to those with the lowest PSQI scores.ConclusionPoor sleep quality are closely related to fall risk among the elderly, alongside other factors such as religion, education, comorbidities, and participation in recreational activities.…”
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Religiosity as a potential mediator for violence in childhood and adulthood: results from a Brazilian nationally representative survey by Homero Vallada, Ronaldo Laranjeira, Juliane Piasseschi de Bernardin Gonçalves, Giancarlo Lucchetti, Maria do Rosario Dias Latorre

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between religiosity and violence in childhood, as well as the possible mediating role of religiosity between suffering violence in childhood and suffering and/or perpetrating violence in adulthood.Design Cross-sectional population-based study carried out from November 2011 to March 2012.Setting Face-to-face surveys (at participants’ homes) were performed in a Brazilian nationally representative sample.Participants A total of 3378 adults (aged 19 years and above) were included.Primary and secondary outcomes measures The association between suffering violence in childhood and religiosity, and the mediating role of religiosity between childhood and adulthood violence were analysed using logistic regression models.Results Religiosity was associated with childhood violence, showing that those who suffered less violence in childhood were more religious in adulthood and considered religion more important in their lives. However, while there was a significant association between suffering violence during childhood and suffering and/or perpetrating violence in adulthood, religiosity did not mediate this relationship.Conclusions Although religious individuals self-reported less violence suffered in childhood, religiosity did not show evidence of being a potential mediator for childhood and adulthood violence (experienced and/or perpetrated). …”
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Expert Consensus Methods In The Humanities: An Exploration of their Potential [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Lex Bouter, Tamarinde Haven, Lidwine B. Mokkink, Rik Peels, Charlotte C.S. Rulkens

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