The Consequences of Mining Damage and their Impact on the Natural Environment – a Case Study of Trzebinia by Krzysztof Cygańczuk, Jacek Roguski

“…It is also a result of the embargo imposed on 24 February 2022 on the Russian Federation on coal exports to European Union countries. This results in the search for alternatives to fossil fuels in all sectors of the economy. …”
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Level of Awareness, Screening Practices, and Self-Detection Among Breast Cancer Patients by Ahmed Nawzad Hassan, Mustafa Saber Al-Attar

“…Conclusion: The level of awareness and performance of routine screening differ greatly among different populations and countries. Women in Erbil, generally have a low level of awareness and insufficient knowledge regarding breast cancer; most women do not undertake any regular screening for early detection of this cancer compared to Western countries. …”
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The economic burden of Lyme disease and the cost-effectiveness of Lyme disease interventions: A scoping review. by Stephen Mac, Sara R da Silva, Beate Sander

“…Economic literature from countries with historically high incidence rates or increasing rates of Lyme disease are limited, and can be useful for future justification of resource allocation.…”
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Evaluation of Hydatid Cyst Cases: A Single-center Retrospective Study by Suzan Şahin, Bülent Kaya

“…Objective: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic condition that can be encountered, particularly in developing countries, and leads to significant economic losses. …”
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Implementation outcomes of 1-3-7 focus investigation for malaria in a low transmission setting in Southern Province, Zambia: A mixed methods study. by Anne C Martin, Japhet Matoba, Caison Sing'anga, Mukuma Lubinda, Sydney Mweetwa, Xinyue Chen, Ignatius Banda, Busiku Hamainza, Harry Hamapumbu, Edgar Simulundu, William J Moss, Southern and Central Africa International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research

“…Eleven countries have been certified as malaria free since 2016, but none of these are in subSaharan Africa where elimination challenges are unique. …”
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Influence of Sowing Date and Humic Acid Application on <i>Foeniculum vulgare</i> Mill. Growth, Yield, and Essential Oil Composition by Ahmed Samy, Said S. Soliman, Sayed S. A. Abdel-Rahman, Wagdi S. Soliman, Ahmed M. Abbas

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Global research trends in the application of artificial intelligence in oncology care: a bibliometric study by Mianmian Xu, Yafang Chen, Tianen Wu, Yuyan Chen, Wanling Zhuang, Yinhui Huang, Chuanzhen Chen

“…The R package “Bibliometrix” was used to analyze the main bibliometric features, creating a three-domain chart to display relationships among institutions, countries, and keywords. VOSviewer facilitated co-authorship analysis and its visualization was used for co- occurrence analysis. …”
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Adaptation Practices of Young Central Asian Migrants in Tatarstan: A Socioanthropological Survey by Tatiana A. Titova, Vadim E. Kozlov, Elena V. Frolova

“…And it is already common practice that the majority of arriving individuals are Central Asian citizens, the three leading origin countries being Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. …”
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Molecular and serological investigation of hepatitis B virus in patients with acute undifferentiated febrile illness at Tha Song Yang hospital, Tak Province, Thailand by Narin Thippornchai, Anon Sae-Oueng, Akanitt Jittmittraphap, Wang Nguitragool, Pornsawan Leaungwutiwong

“…Previous research revealed that viral causes account for 18.5% of acute undifferentiated febrile illness (AUFI) in Asian countries. This study examined the prevalence of HBV and its seroprevalence among patients with AUFI at Tha Song Yang Hospital (Tak Province, Thailand). …”
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Addressing the rising colorectal cancer burden in the older adult: examining modifiable risk and protective factors for comprehensive prevention strategies by Ke‐Jie He, Zhejun Liu, Guoyu Gong

“…Targeted interventions, such as community-based weight management programs and enhanced screening initiatives in high-risk regions, could help mitigate the disproportionate burden of colorectal cancer observed in countries like Monaco, Croatia, and Hungary. Ongoing research and multifaceted public health interventions are crucial to address the growing global burden of colorectal cancer and mitigate the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. …”
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Nurses' use of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic-A scoping review. by Stinne Glasdam, Helena Sandberg, Sigrid Stjernswärd, Frode F Jacobsen, Anette H Grønning, Lisbeth Hybholt

“…<h4>Results</h4>Most of the eleven included studies were cross-sectional surveys, conducted in developing countries, and had neither social media nor nurses as their main focus of interest. …”
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The Development of Publications on Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort: A Bibliometric Analysis by Jiang W, Chen X, Peng Y, Zhai W, Zhang X, Zhou Y, Zhou R

“…We analyzed parameters such as the annual number of publications, countries/regions, organizations, authors, journals, and keywords of the articles in this area by generating visualization graphs.Results: A total of 127 articles were eligible, recorded by 78 journals, and drafted by 672 authors from 169 organizations in 26 countries/regions. …”
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Systematic review of health and social outcomes among Indigenous People exposed to the child welfare system: a protocol by Margaret Robinson, Flint D. Schwartz, Tara M. Pride, Sherry H. Stewart, Sean P. Mackinnon

“…Findings will be presented in summary tables through narrative synthesis, and if feasible, a meta-analysis will quantify the impact of child welfare exposure on health and social outcomes.Ethics and dissemination The results of this systematic review will synthesise current evidence regarding health and social outcomes related to personal and intergenerational child welfare exposure among Indigenous populations in CANZUS countries and circumpolar regions. This information could help support future policy and practice decision-making. …”
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Prevalence of Malaria among Adults in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fasil Adugna Kendie, Tamirat Hailegebriel W/kiros, Endalkachew Nibret Semegn, Melaku Wale Ferede

“…The bulk of the global malaria burden is in sub-Saharan African countries, including Ethiopia. Malaria adversely affects the health of the peoples as well as the economic development of many developing countries including Ethiopia. …”
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Foreign Aid’s Effect on Political Risks for Foreign Direct Investment: A Literature Review by V. I. Bartenev

“…This involvement encompasses a broad spectrum, incorporating innovative private sector instruments—now acknowledged as ODA-eligible by the OECD—as well as traditional tools of external official support to developing countries, which remain the primary contributors to ODA flows. …”
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Ambient Air Pollution and Chronic kidney disease risk in Deltan communities: A Policy Brief, 2023 [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Luca Mora, Elaine Carnegie, Ogochukwu Okoye

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a persistent, devastating, yet neglected, non-communicable disease, particularly in developing and emerging countries. The traditional risk factors for CKD, such as hypertension and diabetes have received relatively ample attention but do not sufficiently explain the high burden of CKD. …”
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From Night to Light: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Global Research Trajectory of Sleep Disorders in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease by Shi L, Zhao X, Wu J, He C

“…Emerging keywords include machine learning, sleep quality, biomarkers, covid-19, and mouse model.Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis sheds light on the global landscape of PD-related sleep disorder research over the past two decades, highlighting key countries, institutions, authors, and journals driving advancements in the field. …”
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Changes in perinatal mental healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: a protocol for a collaborative research study between the COST actions RISEUP-PPD and DEVOTION by Emma Motrico, Sandra Nakić Radoš, Ana M Mesquita, Ana Ganho-Avila, Eleni Vousoura, Joan Lalor

“…Descriptive statistics will be reported and differences between countries will be examined using the χ2 statistic or Student’s t-test.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was obtained from The Ethics Committee for Research in Life and Health Sciences of the University of Minho (Portugal) to undertake an anonymous online survey. …”
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Quality, topics, and demographic trends of animal systematic reviews - an umbrella review by Bernard Friedrich Hild, David Brüschweiler, Sophia Theodora Katharina Hild, Julia Bugajska, Viktor von Wyl, Marianna Rosso, Kimberley Elaine Wever, Eva Furrer, Benjamin Victor Ineichen

“…They originate from 64 countries, with the United States, China, the UK, Brazil, and Iran being the most prolific. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, motivations and expectations regarding antimicrobial use among community members seeking care at the primary healthcare level: a scoping review protocol by Stephen M Campbell, Brian Godman, Eunice Bolanle Turawa, Nishana Ramdas, Johanna C Meyer, Natalie Schellack

“…Patients’ knowledge, attitudes, motivations and expectations play a crucial role in antibiotic use behaviour, especially in low-income and middle-income countries including South Africa. There is a need to ensure measures of antibiotic use, interventions and future guidance reflect cultural, community and demographic issues associated with patient views to reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics and associated AMR. …”
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