Spatial distribution and determinants of anemia among under-five children in Mozambique by Berhan Tekeba, Mulugeta Wassie, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Agazhe Aemro

“…It also negatively impacts children’s physical growth, focus, memory, and academic performance. Despite this, there is a paucity of up-to-date information on the spatial distribution and determinants of under-five anemia in Mozambique. …”
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It’s Like Doing Simultaneous Mind Puzzles: Exploring How Care is Understood and Experienced by Nursing Assistants Working in Sweden with Older Persons by Lilienthal A, Farias L, Boström AM, Patomella AH, Asaba E

“…Anneliese Lilienthal,1 Lisette Farias,1 Anne-Marie Boström,2– 4 Ann-Helen Patomella,1,5 Eric Asaba1,3,6 1Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society (NVS), Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; 2Department of Neurobiology, Care Science and Society (NVS), Division for Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; 3Unit for Research, Education, Development and Innovation, Stockholms Sjukhem Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden; 4Theme Inflammation and Aging, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; 5Academic Primary Health Care Centre (APC), Stockholm Region, Sweden; 6Department of Health and Rehabilitation, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenCorrespondence: Anneliese Lilienthal, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences, and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, 141 83, Sweden, Email Anneliese.Lilienthal@ki.seBackground: The care of older persons is facing several challenges, especially as care tasks are becoming increasingly rationalized with less opportunity for relational engagement between nurse assistants and older persons. …”
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Cochlear implantation and cognitive function in the older adult population: current state of the art and future perspectives by Tinne Vandenbroeke, Ellen Andries, Marc J.W. Lammers, Anouk Hofkens-Van den Brandt, Griet Mertens, Vincent Van Rompaey

“…Relevant studies were identified through a broad search of academic databases, including Pubmed and Web of Science. …”
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Pathway to care among adolescents and young adults with breast cancer in Nigeria: a mixed methods study by Atara Ntekim, Ayorinde Folasire, Oluwaponmile A. Odukoya, Anthonia Sowunmi, Adewunmi Alabi

“…The study was conducted at two academic hospitals in southwest Nigeria. Data were collected using a semi-structured assessment tool and an in-depth interview guide. …”
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Light People: Prof. Henry Snaith’s (FRS) perovskite optoelectronics journey by Ruidong Xia, Ying Hu

“…Henry Snaith’s election as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) credits to his groundbreaking discovery of the use of perovskites in efficient solar cells. In addition to his academic role, Henry co-founded and served as the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of two spin-off companies, Oxford PV Ltd. and Helio Display Materials Ltd., which focus on commercializing metal halide perovskite PVs and light-emitting applications, respectively. …”
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Water woes: the institutional challenges in achieving SDG 6 by Jaivime Evaristo, Yusuf Jameel, Cecilia Tortajada, Raymond Yu Wang, James Horne, Howard Neukrug, Carlos Primo David, Angela Maria Fasnacht, Alan D. Ziegler, Asit Biswas

“…A glaring gap exists between academic advancements in water management and their practical implementation in policymaking. …”
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Prevalence and health consequences of nonmedical use of tramadol in Africa: A systematic scoping review. by Saidou Sabi Boun, Olumuyiwa Omonaiye, Sanni Yaya, Sanni Yaya

“…The prevalence of misuse varies within sub-populations, indicating the complexity of the issue. Professional and academic groups have different rates of misuse across regions. …”
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Effects of the maternal and child health handbook and other home-based records on mothers’ non-health outcomes: a systematic review by Akira Shibanuma, Masamine Jimba, Rogie Royce Carandang, Jennifer Lisa Sakamoto, Ekaterina Yarotskaya, Milana Basargina, Mika Kondo Kunieda

“…Objective This review aimed to investigate the effects of the maternal and child health (MCH) handbook and other home-based records on mothers’ non-health outcomes.Design Systematic review.Data sources PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, PsycArticles, PsycINFO, SocINDEX, CENTRAL, NHS EED, HTA, DARE, Ichuushi and J-STAGE through 26 March 2022.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Original research articles examining home-based records and mothers’ non-health outcomes published in English or Japanese across various study designs.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers extracted relevant data and assessed the risk of bias. …”
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Comparison of ELISA and IFAT for Leishmania infantum by European and Middle Eastern diagnostic laboratories by Kurayi G. Mahachi, Marie Ozanne, Patrick Bourdeau, Juliana Sarquis, Eric Kontowicz, Laia Solano-Gallego, Luis Cardoso, Gaetano Oliva, Gad Baneth, Maria Grazia Pennisi, Angela M. Toepp, Guadalupe Miró, Margaret Carrel, Christine A. Petersen

“…Our goal was to compare the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and immunofluorescence antibody tests (IFAT), performed at seven academic veterinary diagnostic centres across southern Europe and Israel. …”
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Drivers of Palliative Care and Hospice Use Among Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer by Megan C. Edmonds, Melissa Mazor, Mayuri Jain, Lihua Li, Marsha Augustin, José Morillo, Olivia S. Allen, Amina Avril, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Cardinale B. Smith

“…Methods Patients with advanced lung cancer were recruited at a large academic urban hospital. Patients were surveyed about their knowledge of palliative care and hospice and their beliefs regarding medical mistrust, lung cancer care, palliative care and hospice. …”
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Differences in Trocar Positioning within the Vertebral Body Using Two Different Positioning Methods: Effect on Trainee Performance by Atsushi Komemushi, Kenji Takizawa, Norimitsu Tanaka, Misako Yoshimatsu, Kunihiro Yagihashi, Yukihisa Ogawa, Atsuko Fujikawa, Iwao Uejima, Yuya Koike, Taiji Tamura, Makoto Takahashi, Jun Koizumi, Koichiro Yamakado, Seishi Nakatsuka, Tetsuya Yoshioka, Shozo Hirota, Kenji Nakamura, Yasuo Nakajima, Sachio Kuribayashi, Shuji Kariya, Noboru Tanigawa, Satoshi Sawada

“…To evaluate the educational effect of the Japanese Society of Interventional Radiology 7th Academic Summer Seminar from a technical perspective. …”
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Burnout and its relationship with depressive symptoms in primary school teachers under the “Double Reduction” policy in China by Yunhui Zhong, Shuixiu Lai, Yibo Li, Kan Yang, Hong Tang, Xiang-yang Zhang, Xiang-yang Zhang, Xiang-yang Zhang

“…BackgroundThe “Double Reduction” policy requires schools to reduce Chinese students’ extracurricular activities and homework to lessen academic stress and improve mental well-being. However, there is limited research on primary school teachers’ psychological well-being within the context of the “Double Reduction” policy. …”
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Evidence of development of underutilised crops and their ecosystem services in Europe: a systematic mapping approach by Todd Jenkins, Sofie Landschoot, Kevin Dewitte, Geert Haesaert, John Reade, Nicola Randall

“…We focused on oats, triticale, hull-less barley, narrow-leaved lupin, buckwheat and faba beans due to their limited use in Europe, their broad gene pool, ecological benefits, and nutritional value. Method Three academic databases were used to identify research articles investigating the impacts of using the six underutilised crops of interest on outcomes including breeding, agronomic traits, nutrition and health, and economic values. …”
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Mapping the intellectual structure and emerging trends on nanomaterials in colorectal cancer: a bibliometric analysis from 2003 to 2024 by Man Lu, Yi Liu, Jin Zhu, Jiarong Shang, Lu Bai, Zhichao Jin, Wenting Li, Yue Hu, Xia Zheng, Jun Qian

“…China leads in publication volume and citations, with six of the top ten research institutions and seven of the ten most cited authors, while the United States excels in citation impact and academic centrality. Both countries currently dominate the field, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced international collaboration. …”
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Differential Equations to Predict the Number of Students as a Basis for Accreditation Preparation Study Program Policy by Agus Miftakus Surur, Nisvu Nanda Saputra, Ummiy Fauziyah Laili, Hasnah Binti Mohamed, Atika Anggraini, Nourma Yulita

“…With the increase in the number of students, of course institutional policies regarding academic services, infrastructure and other things are also well met according to student needs. …”
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INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN ASIAN NEWLY INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRIES: CONTROVERSIES, REVIEW AND LESSONS by Dejana Gajinov

“…Over the last 10 to 15 years, there has been a revision both at the academic level and in the real world that has made industrial policy more acceptable, and thus the debate about it has become less ideologically colored and more pragmatic and nuanced. …”
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Effects of coenzyme Q10 on endothelial and cardiac function in patients undergoing haemodialysis: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial by Yongxing Xu, Enhong Han, Jianjun Gao, Xinlou Li, Xiaowen Zuo, Huaping Jia, Fugui Liang, Lei Xie

“…The results of the study are expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at academic conferences.Trial registration number ChiCTR1900022258.…”
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INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION: an exploratory investigation into the challenges and opportunities for rehabilitation professionals. by Simone Sottana, Andrea Vianello, Matteo Tognin, Deborah Mazzarotto, Marco Ceccato, Daria Visintin, Riccardo Martignon, Francesca Magaton Rizzi, Noemi Pasquon, Lucia Savietto

“…However, comprehensive studies regarding the perceptions and implementations of interprofessional collaboration in Italy are notably absent, creating a substantial gap in academic literature and presenting numerous avenues for future inquiry. …”
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A Review of Treatment Methods and Available Therapies for Individuals with ADHD by Zuzanna Gałuszka, Natalie Papachristoforou, Daria Michałka, Monika Makar, Tomasz Bartuś, Żaneta Góra, Emilia Bąk, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan, Radosław Chmiel

“…Evidence suggests that combined approaches improve long-term functional outcomes, such as academic performance and interpersonal relationships. …”
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Changes in the shape of the lumbar curve during growth: a geometric morphometric approach by Ruth Pelleg-Kallevag, Sarah Borgel, Einat Kedar, Nathan Peled, Hila May

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