The influence of farm connectedness on foot‐and‐mouth disease outbreaks in livestock by Jean B. Contina, Rachel L. Seibel, Bhim Chaulagain, Karasi B. Mills, Michael J. Tildesley, Christopher C. Mundt

“…The objectives were to (1) determine the impact of connectivity of the initially infected farm on the size of FMD outbreaks in four counties of differing connectivity; (2) compare FMD spread in counties that have different mean farm connectivity levels over all farms in the county; and (3) determine how connectivity relationships affect an example control measure. We used a spatially explicit stochastic model to simulate FMD outbreaks on livestock farm operations in four UK counties. …”
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Care Burden and Coping Strategies among Caregivers of Paediatric HIV/AIDS in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Method Study by Ibrahim Mujjuzi, Paul Mutegeki, Sarah Nabuwufu, Ashim Wosukira, Fazirah Namata, Patience Alayo, Sharon Bright Amanya, Richard Nyeko

“…This places an enormous demand and care burden on the caregivers who often struggle to cope in various ways, some of which may be maladaptive. This may adversely affect their quality of care. Very little literature exists in resource-limited contexts on the burden of care experienced by caregivers on whom children living with HIV/AIDS depend for their long-term care. …”
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Do current maternal health staffing and bed occupancy benchmarks work in practice? Results from a simulation model by Giorgia Gon, Carolin Vegvari, Rebecca F Baggaley, Said Mohammed Ali, Salma Abdi Mahmoud, Farhat Jowhar

“…Where over-capacity occurs, it is generally smaller, basic EmOCs (BEmOCs) that are affected. In contrast, capacity in terms of staffing (skilled birth attendants:women in labour ratio) is exceeded almost 50% of the time in larger Comprehensive EmOCs (CEmOCs).Conclusions Our findings suggest that increasing staffing levels of CEmOCs while maintaining fewer small BEmOCs may improve quality of care (by increasing the staff-to-patient ratio for the most frequently used facilities), provided that timely access to EmOCs for all women can still be guaranteed. …”
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Medical honey for canine nasal intertrigo: A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, adaptive clinical trial to support antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary dermatology. by Gabrielle Brosseau, Nadia Pagé, Caroline de Jaham, Jérôme R E Del Castillo

“…During this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, adaptive group-sequential trial, the owners washed the affected sites on their dog with water, dried and applied a thin film of either the honey or the placebo product once daily for 21 days. …”
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Emissions of Nitrous Oxide and Nitric Oxide from Soils of Native and Exotic Ecosystems of the Amazon and Cerrado Regions of Brazil by Eric A. Davidson, Mercedes M.C. Bustamante, Alexandre de Siqueira Pinto

“…Tropical forests and savannas are important sources of atmospheric N2O and NO, but rapid land use change could be affecting these soil emissions of N oxide gases. The five published estimates for annual emissions of N2O from soils of mature Amazonian forests are remarkably consistent, ranging from 1.4 to 2.4 kg N ha–1 year–1, with a mean of 2.0 kg N ha–1 year–1. …”
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Quality of life among Indonesian family caregivers caring for dependent older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the community: A cross-sectional, correlational study by Rinco Siregar, Charuwan Kritpracha, Tippamas Chinnawong, Jos M. Latour

“…However, caregiving can be complex and challenging, often negatively affecting caregivers' quality of life (QoL). Objective: This study aimed to develop and test a hypothesized causal model of QoL among Indonesian family caregivers who care for dependent older persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in 2024. …”
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Multicomponent Dietary Supplementation: Impact on Tear Secretion and Ocular Surface Inflammation in Dry Eye Syndrome Patients by Shih-Chien Huang, Yen-Ping Lei, Min-Chien Hsiao, Yu-Kai Hsieh, Quei-Ping Tang, Connie Chen, Min-Yen Hsu

“…Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a prevalent ocular condition characterized by tear film instability, inflammation, and discomfort, affecting millions worldwide. DES is related to oxidative stress imbalance and ocular surface inflammation, which are important factors in the development of the condition. …”
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Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged between 15 and 19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda by Isaie Nshimiyimana, Mochama Monica, Amos Habimana

“…Abstract Background Adolescent pregnancy, also known as teenage pregnancy, is an unwanted pregnancy affecting girls aged 15–19 years. With a global prevalence of 25%, Africa has 18.8% of female adolescents become pregnant, preventing them from a better standard of living, such as good education and parental care, and adolescent pregnancy, which poses health risks, educational and career disruptions, financial strain, and lower academic achievement, while also increasing public costs and social service demand. …”
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Experimental investigation on the seismic resistance of RC columns after acid rain corrosion by Lihua Niu, Shansuo Zheng, Junfeng Guan, Lielie Li, Haorui Xie, Shaohua Gao

“…However, studies on the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) columns affected by acid rain corrosion remain nascent. Therefore, this study explored the impact of acid-rain corrosion extent and axial compression ratio on the seismic behavior of RC columns that experienced flexural failure using an artificial rapid corrosion method and pseudo-static test in sequence. …”
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Investigating the role of cathepsins in breast cancer progression: a Mendelian randomization study by Shengyi Zhou, Shengyi Zhou, Shengyi Zhou, Yizhou Sun, Yizhou Sun, Wenzhang Zha, Wenzhang Zha, Guangjun Zhou, Guangjun Zhou

“…Furthermore, we conducted MR analysis using eQTL data to investigate how gene expression, mediated by cathepsins, affects the occurrence of different types of breast cancer and assessed the regulatory effects of cathepsins.ResultsMR analysis revealed that increased levels of cathepsin E are associated with a greater risk of malignant breast tumors (IVW: p = 0.006, OR = 1.103, 95% CI = 1.028–1.184), and increased levels of cathepsin F are associated with an increased risk of in situ breast cancer (IVW: p = 0.031, OR = 1.190, 95% CI = 1.016–1.394). …”
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A cycle of invisibilisation: a qualitative study of Brazilian health system factors shaping access to long COVID care by Emma-Louise Aveling, Margareth Crisóstomo Portela, Letícia Soares, Bárbara Caldas, Brenda Sabaine, Flora Cornish

“…Introduction Long COVID (LC), an often-debilitating infection-associated chronic condition (IACC), affects millions of people globally. Globally, LC patients struggle to access timely, appropriate care, often experiencing disbelief, misunderstandings or being diverted from healthcare. …”
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Penentuan pH optimum untuk pertumbuhan kepiting bakau Scylla serrata dalam wadah terkontrol by Yuni Puji Hastuti, Horas Nadeak, Ridwan Affandi, Kurnia Faturrohman

“…ABSTRACT   One of the abiotic factors that affects the growth and the survival of crabs is pH. …”
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Intestinal obstruction caused by disseminated mycobacterium avium complex disease following solid organ transplantation: a case report by Akane Mita, Sho Nakakubo, Yusuke Nishimura, Hideki Shima, Masaaki Watanabe, Tsuyoshi Shimamura, Satoshi Konno

“…Abstract Background Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is a common pathogen causing non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections, primarily affecting the lungs. Disseminated MAC disease occurs mainly in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, hematological malignancies, or those positive for anti-interferon-γ antibodies. …”
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Monitoring of prostate-specific antigen in men with benign prostate enlargement receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitors: a non-interventional, cross-sectional study of real-world pr... by Juan Manuel Palacios, Pratiksha Kapse, Vanessa Cortes, Marcio Augusto Averbeck, Alberto Budia Alba, Suryakant Somvanshi, Danilo Souza Lima da Costa Cruz, Fiona Pereira

“…Abstract Background Inconsistent monitoring of prostate-specific antigen in patients receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostate enlargement may affect prostate cancer outcomes. This study evaluated real-world practice among urologists treating patients receiving 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. …”
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Factors influencing participation in physical activity for persons living with dementia in rural and northern communities in Canada: a qualitative study by Chelsea Pelletier, Laura Elizabeth Middleton, Shannon Freeman, Kirsten Ward, Lauren Bechard, Kayla Regan, Salima Somani

“…Programme-level factors included a lack of consistency in staff, and challenges defining programme scope given limited population size and the fear of stigma for persons living with dementia.Conclusions Environmental context and limited access to specialised programming affect the opportunities for persons living with dementia to engage in physical activities. …”
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Transcriptome-Wide Identification of miRNAs and Their Targets During Riboflavin-Promoted Dormancy Release in <i>Lilium</i> ‘Siberia’ by Xiaoping Xu, Chenglong Yang, Yiping Zheng, Wenjie Guo, Zhongxiong Lai, Shaozhong Fang

“…Our study revealed that miRNAs and their target genes might regulate the primary metabolic pathway, promote the accumulation of endogenous riboflavin and acetyl-CoA, and affect protein acetylation during the riboflavin-promoted release of dormancy and flower bud differentiation in the <i>Lilium</i> Oriental hybrid ‘Siberia’.…”
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Generalization of artificial neural network for predicting methane production in laboratory-scale anaerobic bioreactor landfills by M.J. Zoqi

“…The neural network was not significantly affected by changes in waste chemical properties, laboratory conditions, and recirculation rate. …”
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Failure Mechanism and Stability Control of Surrounding Rock of Docking Roadway under Multiple Dynamic Pressures in Extrathick Coal Seam by Xiangye Wu, Shuai Wang, Chen Tian, Changxing Ji, Jingya Wang

“…In view of multiseam mining under goaf, the surrounding rock control problem of lower coal roadway will be affected by concentrated coal pillar left in upper coal seam goaf and dynamic pressure superposition of working face in this coal seam. …”
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Sport commitment among children and adolescent through the lens of theory of organismic integration: A systematic literature review by Anna Pavlova

“…Discussion/Conclusion The mechanism of internalization of external motivational influences and the factors affecting this process are still understudied. From the practical perspective, the possibilities of emotional reinforcement of motivation for sports activities at each lesson or training session (e.g., progress charts, electronic apps for individual tracking of sport success, instant feedback, gamification of the training process) can be considered promising. …”
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Analisis Pengaruh Faktor Teknologi, Organisasi, dan Manusia Terhadap Kesuksesan Penerapan E-voting System pada Aspek Penggunaan Sistem, Kepuasan Pengguna, dan Manfaat (Studi Kasus... by Muhammad Rosyid Mubarok, Aditya Rachmadi, Satrio Hadi Wijoyo

“…The purpose of this research is to identify the factors that affecting user satisfaction, system use and benefits in order to determine the success of implementing PEMIRA UB e-voting system. …”
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