Dataset on electricity usage measurement for lower-to-middle-income primary and secondary schools in Western Cape, South AfricaMendeley Data by Jason Avron Samuels, Terhemba Michael-Ahile, M. J. (Thinus) Booysen

“…Public primary and secondary schools in South Africa are categorized into quintiles from Q1 (least economically advantaged) to Q5 (most affluent), a system designed to address economic disparities by considering the economic status of the surrounding community and the existing school infrastructure. With over 24,000 public primary and secondary schools using an estimated 3.5 TWh annually, the collective utility expense amounts to ZAR 5.0 billion (approximately US$ 330 million). …”
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Comparison of Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing data quality for Clostridioides difficile genome analysis and their application for epidemiological surveillance by Semeh Bejaoui, Sofie Holtsmark Nielsen, Astrid Rasmussen, John Eugenio Coia, Dorte Terp Andersen, Tobias Bruun Pedersen, Martin Vad Møller, Marc Trunjer Kusk Nielsen, Dorte Frees, Søren Persson

“…Abstract Background The burden of Clostridioides difficile as a nosocomial- and community-acquired pathogen has been increasing over the recent decades, including reports of severe outbreaks. …”
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Development and demographic parameters of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) when feeding on rice (Oryza sativa) by Md Panna Ali, Sheikh Shamiul Haque, Md Mosaddeke Hossain, Md Nazmul Bari, Mir Md Moniruzzaman Kabir, Tapon Kumar Roy, Juel Datta, Mohammad Tofazzal Hossain Howlader, Syed Nurul Alam, Timothy J. Krupnik

“…This requires additional studies of FAW and associated insect community dynamics under non-controlled conditions and in the context of multi-species interactions in Asian rice fields.…”
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Are facility service delivery models meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa? A qualitative evidence synthesis by Yusupha Sanyang, Saikou Sanyang, Alice Norah Ladur, Mamady Cham, Nicola Desmond, Florence Mgawadere

“…Conclusion Facility-based SRH service delivery models can improve access to information and services when complemented with community-based interventions, adolescent-friendly providers, and assurance of service accessibility. …”
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Development and evaluation of patient-centred polygenic risk score reports for glaucoma screening by Georgina L Hollitt, Mark M Hassall, Owen M Siggs, Jamie E Craig, Emmanuelle Souzeau

“…Further research is needed to assess PRS communication in other groups representative of target populations and with other target audiences (e.g. referring clinicians), and its potential psychosocial impact in the wider community.…”
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Waste processing techniques at the landfill site using the material flow analysis method by B. Ratnawati, M. Yani, S. Suprihatin, H. Hardjomidjojo

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Waste remains an issue in tandem with the development of the local community. The quantity of waste that is stockpiled in the landfill impacts the amount of leachate, resulting in emissions and reduced landfill capacity. …”
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Frequency of Physical Activity-Related Injuries Among Adolescents: An Umbrella Review by Kerttu Toivo, Peter Bakalár, Mari Leppänen, Jari Parkkari, Jari Parkkari, Ensar Abazović, Boštjan Šimunič, Kaja Teraž, Kaja Teraž, Marta Malinowska-Cieślik, Jaroslava Kopčáková, Aurel Zelko, Aurel Zelko, Aurel Zelko, Agnieszka Michalska, Dagmar Sigmundová, Rado Pišot, Armin Paravlić, Armin Paravlić

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An assessment of burden associated with problem joints in children and adults with moderate or severe haemophilia A: analysis of the CHESS-Paediatrics and CHESS II cross-sectional... by Paul McLaughlin, Hortensia De la Corte-Rodriguez, Tom Burke, Francis Nissen, Martynas Aizenas, Katya Moreno, Jamie O’Hara

“…As joint damage, pain and mobility impairment can be present without clinical record of persistent bleeding, a person-centric joint morbidity characterisation remained a priority for the haemophilia community, giving rise to the ‘problem joint’ concept. …”
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern among Patients—A Multicenter Study in Asmara, Eritrea by Eyob Yohaness Garoy, Yacob Berhane Gebreab, Oliver Okoth Achila, Daniel Goitom Tekeste, Robel Kesete, Robel Ghirmay, Ruta Kiflay, Thomas Tesfu

“…The evolution of new genetically distinct community-acquired and livestock-acquired MRSA and extended resistance to other non-β-lactams including vancomycin has only amplified the crisis. …”
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Validating a digital depression prevention program for adolescents in Jordan: cultural adaptation and user testing in a randomized controlled trial by Latefa Ali Dardas, Obada Al-leimon, Tracy Gladstone, Abd Arrahman Dabbas, Insaf Alammouri, Benjamin Van Voorhees

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Banana plant waste composting through microbial inoculation and its performance in spinach by Likhesh Kumar Verma, Kishan Kumar Raj, Dippal, Safina Ismail, Tapas Chowdhury, Ravindra Soni

“… • Banana residue is a rich source of nutrients; the farming community has given it their full attention. • Composting banana crop waste improves soil microbial life, increases organic matter, increases crop yields…”
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Bridging incremental to transformative hazard management strategies on the Tule River Indian Reservation by Natalie Herbert, Caroline Beckman, Kerri Vera, Eric Coles, Thomas Kim, Seung-Hyun Cho, Gabrielle Wong-Parodi

“…We ask: how do emergency managers and health practitioners on the Reservation characterize hazards and the vulnerabilities of the people they serve, and how do these understandings determine viable pathways for adaptation to support community health? We interviewed 16 practitioners with expertise in emergency management and health care services on the Tule River Indian Reservation. …”
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Identification of Potential Type II Diabetes in a Chinese Population with a Sensitive Decision Tree Approach by Dongmei Pei, Chengpu Zhang, Yu Quan, Qiyong Guo

“…The early diagnosis of diabetes remains as one of the major challenges medical providers are facing, and the satisfactory screening tools or methods are still required, especially a population- or community-based tool. Methods. This is a retrospective cross-sectional study involving 15,323 subjects who underwent the annual check-up in the Department of Family Medicine of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from January 2017 to June 2017. …”
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Mathematical modelling and phylodynamics for the study of dog rabies dynamics and control: A scoping review. by Maylis Layan, Simon Dellicour, Guy Baele, Simon Cauchemez, Hervé Bourhy

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>Despite advances in rabies knowledge, substantial uncertainty remains regarding the mechanisms of local spread, the role of wildlife in dog rabies maintenance, and the impact of community behavior on the efficacy of control strategies including vaccination of dogs. …”
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Risk assessment for non-carcinogenic effect posed by sulfates in water on the health of residents around The Sumpur River, West Sumatra-Indonesia by Sukarjo, Rahmah Dewi Yustika, Cicik Oktasari Handayani, Triyani Dewi, Yustiawati, Delvi Yanti, Ai Dariah

“…This approach should actively involve the community to create a healthier and more sustainable environment.…”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for primary hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Tao Xu, Fan-rong Liang, Qifu Li, Taipin Guo, Ziwen Chen, Yun-Jie Shu, Xueli Zhou

“…It will also provide recommendations for integrating these interventions into community-based chronic disease management.Methods and analysis To identify potentially relevant randomised controlled trials, a reverse search strategy will be employed to ascertain all non-pharmacological interventions for PH. …”
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Impact of moral distress on burn-out: a cross-sectional survey of front-line family physicians during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic by John Billimek, Johanna Shapiro, Cynthia Haq, Tan Nguyen, Avital Sabrina Fischer, Reece Fenning, John Michael Robb, Allison Slater, Uyen Mai, Tien Lam, Jan Paolo De La Cruz

“…The primary objective of this study was to investigate factors contributing to burn-out and moral distress and their relationship among practising family physicians (FPs) in California early in the COVID-19 pandemic.Design Cross-sectional study, online survey evaluating burn-out, moral distress and associated factors.Setting California FPs between July and August 2020 practising in community health centres, hospital systems, private clinics and university systems were surveyed with a 22-item online questionnaire.Participants FPs practising in California were eligible. …”
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Phage vB_Kpn_HF0522: Isolation, Characterization, and Therapeutic Potential in Combatting K1 Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections by Yan T, Wang Q, Ma C, Teng X, Gong Z, Chu W, Zhou Q, Liu Z

“…Tao Yan,1,2 Qiuyan Wang,2 Chengcheng Ma,2 Xuan Teng,2 Zhen Gong,2 Wenwen Chu,2 Qiang Zhou,2 Zhou Liu1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Center, Anhui Chest Hospital, Hefei, 230031, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230601, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhou Liu, Department of Clinical Laboratory Center, Anhui Chest Hospital, Hefei, People’s Republic of China, Email liuzhou0112@ahmu.edu.cnPurpose: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a globally prevalent pathogen responsible for severe hospital- and community-acquired infections, and presents significant challenges for clinical management. …”
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Long-term maintenance of patient-specific characteristics in tumoroids from six cancer indications by Colin D. Paul, Chris Yankaskas, Pradip Shahi Thakuri, Brittany Balhouse, Shyanne Salen, Amber Bullock, Sylvia Beam, Anthony Chatman, Sybelle Djikeng, Xiaoyu Jenny Yang, Garrett Wong, Isha Dey, Spencer Holmes, Abigail Dockey, Lindsay Bailey-Steinitz, Lina Zheng, Weizhong Li, Vivek Chandra, Jakhan Nguyen, Jason Sharp, Erik Willems, Mark Kennedy, Matthew R. Dallas, David Kuninger

“…We anticipate that the standardization and versatility of this approach will have important benefits for basic cancer research, drug discovery, and personalized medicine and help make tumoroid models more accessible to the cancer research community.…”
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Prevalence of mortality caused by injuries at Livingstone University Hospital, Zambia. A retrospective cross-sectional study. by Lukundo Siame, Malan Malumani, Chiyeñu O R Kaseya, Sergiy Ivashchenko, Leah Nombwende, Sepiso K Masenga, Benson M Hamooya, Michelo Haluuma Miyoba

“…Among those who died, the majority of the trauma occurred at home (90%, n = 9), followed by road (10%, n = 1) and were as a result of burns (60%, n = 6) and community violence (30%, n = 3). Survivors had significantly higher treatment costs (ZMK 9,837 vs. …”
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