Association of Tobacco Use and Oral Cancer in a South Asian Population: A Case–control Study by Amra Sultana, Pushpanjali Krishnappa, Vivek Verma, Denny John, K. M. Shwetha, M. M. Sanjana, Anitha R. Sagarkar

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Extra-Hepatic Portal Venous Obstruction in Pregnant Women of South-Asian Descent: A Case Series by Nimmi Amala, Akshaya Murali, Annamma Thomas

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A mixed methods protocol to investigate medication adherence in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of White British and South Asian origin by Karim Raza, Peter Nightingale, Karen Shaw, Rob Horne, Kanta Kumar, Sheila Greenfield, Paramjit Gill

“…This study aims to assess the relationship between adherence to medicines and biopsychosocial variables in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of South Asian and White British origin.Methods/analysis A mixed methods approach will be used, encompassing a cross-sectional survey of 176 patients collecting demographic and clinical data, including information on adherence behaviour collected using a series of questionnaires. …”
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South Asian women’s lived experiences of health care after disclosure of family violence: a qualitative meta-synthesis review by Surriya Baloch, Elizabeth McLindon, Mohajer Hameed, Kelsey Hegarty

“…Abstract Introduction Given the high prevalence of family violence (FV) amongst South Asian women, the experiences and expectations of addressing FV within healthcare, is of policy, practice and research interest. …”
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Diabetes distress among immigrants of south Asian descent living in New York City: baseline results from the DREAM randomized control trial by Farhan Mohsin, Laura Wyatt, Hayley Belli, Shahmir Ali, Deborah Onakomaiya, Supriya Misra, Yousra Yusuf, Shinu Mammen, Jennifer Zanowiak, Sarah Hussain, Haroon Zafar, Sahnah Lim, Nadia Islam, Naheed Ahmed

Subjects: “…Individuals of south Asian descent…”
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The Adaptation, Implementation, and Performance Evaluation of Intake24, a Digital 24-h Dietary Recall Tool for South Asian Populations: The South Asia Biobank by Divya Bhagtani, Birdem Amoutzopoulos, Toni Steer, David Collins, Suzanna Abraham, Bridget A Holmes, Baldeesh K Rai, Rajendra Pradeepa, Sara Mahmood, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Poorvee Mathur, Lathika Athauda, Laksara De Silva, Khadija I Khawaja, Vinitaa Jha, Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Prasad Katulanda, Malay K Mridha, Ranjit M Anjana, John C Chambers, Polly Page, Nita G Forouhi

“…Background: South Asia’s diverse food supply, food preparations, and eating behaviors require dietary instruments that reflect the consumption patterns of South Asians to enable context specific dietary assessment. …”
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Khalistan Movement in India and its Regional Implications by Aasia Khatoon, Illam Khan

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Replicating Europe’s Normative Power: Challenges and Pathways for South Asia's Regional Integration by Adeel Kazmi

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The India-US Security and Defense Cooperation under Narendra Modi: Challenges and Assessments by Hue Quach Thi, Hang Nga Le Thi, Nguyen Thi Oanh

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Public sector corruption in South Asia: focusing on institutional factors with a two-step fsQCA by Jinwon Han, Chanwahn Kim

“…Additionally, we emphasise the need for South Asian policymakers to enhance external audits and integrity assessments by independent agencies while prioritising the improvement of democratic governance as a key strategy for effectively addressing corruption in the public sector.…”
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Nature, prevalence and determinants of mental health problems experienced by adolescents in south Asia: a systematic reviewResearch in context by Chethana Mudunna, Medhavi Weerasinghe, Thach Tran, Josefine Antoniades, Lorena Romero, Miyuru Chandradasa, Jane Fisher

“…Interpretation: Prevalence of MHPs among south Asian adolescents appears high. Determinants include social, cultural, environmental and socioeconomic factors often beyond individual control. …”
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A Successful Heat Wave Prevention in Ahmedabad Calls for Segregated Health Record: Highlights from Existing Heat Action Plan by Priya Dutta, Prashant Rajput, Polash Mukherjee, Prima Madan, Dileep Mavalankar

“…The Ahmedabad HAP can serve as a model for other cities across South Asian nations interested in intervention strategies against excessive heat. …”
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Frequency And Unusual Clinical Manifestation Of Orbital Xanthogranulomas: An Overview by Amna Manzoor, Fariha Taimur, Muhammad Saad, Saadullah Ahmad, Faizan Tahir, Sumeya Khan

“… Objective: To assess the frequency and clinical characteristics of orbital xanthogranulomas, focusing on their unusual presentations and impact on bone structure in a South Asian population. Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, a tertiary care hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. …”
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DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Comparative Efficacy in Reasoning for Adults’ Second Language Acquisition Analysis by Mohammad Mahyoob Albuhairy, Jeehaan Algaraady

“…The study investigates and compares the performance of DeepSeek and ChatGPT in assessing adult L2 (second language) acquisition errors applied primarily to South Asian Arabic learners. With this premise, we aim to evaluate their efficacy in detecting linguistic inaccuracies (morphology, syntax, semantics) and diagnosing cases of L1 (first language). …”
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When to Consider a Diagnosis of Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young: Precise Diagnosis Leads to Better Management and Quality of Life for the Patients by Yujia Gao, Kalyan Mansukhbhai Shekhda, Sarah N. Ali

“…MODY was suspected and genetic testing confirmed HNF4A gene mutation. A 33-year-old South Asian lady was referred to a diabetes clinic for suspected T2DM due to strong family history of T2DM, ethnicity, and persistently elevated fasting blood glucose levels. …”
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PM2.5 in Sri Lanka: Trend Analysis, Low-cost Sensor Correlations and Spatial Distribution by Ranil Dhammapala, Ashani Basnayake, Sarath Premasiri, Lakmal Chathuranga, Karen Mera

“…Abstract The South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka did not have any permanent PM2.5 monitors sharing data publicly in near-real-time until the U.S. …”
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Ichthyoarchaeological perspectives on roles of fish and red meat during Indus Civilization in Gujarat, India by G. S. Abhayan, Pramod P. Joglekar, Pramod P. Joglekar, P. Ajithprasad, S. V. Rajesh, Pankaj Goyal, Brad Chase, Jeevan Kharakwal, Prabodh Shirvalkar

“…This paper discusses the current state and future possibilities of South Asian ichthyoarchaeology, highlighting the results of ichthyoarchaeological investigations in the Gujarat region of India. …”
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Ethnopharmocology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Orthosiphon: A review by Rui Wang, Ling Qiu, Qing-wen Zhang, Ligen Lin

“…Results: Plants of the genus Orthosiphon are widely distributed in African, Australia, South Asian, and Southeast Asian, and in China. Phytochemical investigations on Orthosiphon species have revealed the presence of various compounds, mainly including phenolic acids, flavonoids, diterpenoids, triterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, and chromenes. …”
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