Circular Economy Education – Challenges for Poland in the Context of Good Practices by Agnieszka Klimska

“…While circular economy education is developing in many European countries, there are not many initiatives in this area in Poland. …”
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An Interest Stabilisation Mechanism to Unburden the ECB by Ivo Arnold

“…Interest spreads between euro countries arising from fiscal concerns should be a matter of fiscal policy, not monetary policy. …”
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Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture by Patricia L. Abdian, Miguel Cámara, Fabricio D. Cassan, Gabriel Castrillo, Marisa Díaz, Gustavo Gonzalez Anta, Claire Hodge, Jo Slater-Jefferies, Cait E. MacPhee, Enzo Moriconi, Paulina D. Rakowska, Rasmita Raval, Duncan Ross, Juan F. Sandoval, Diego O. Serra, Claudio Valverde, Jeremy Webb, Ana Winters

“…Future research collaborations between the two countries in this area could have significant benefits for global agricultural innovation and the development of sustainable food systems. …”
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Fractures in sub-Saharan Africa: epidemiology, economic impact and ethnography (Fractures-E3): study protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Christopher Grundy, Simon Matthew Graham, Hannah Wilson, Samuel Hawley, Kebba Marenah, Tadios Manyanga, James Masters, Bintou Trawally, Munyardardzi Ndekwere, Prudance Mushayavanhu, Mkhululi Lukhele, Rachael Gooberman-Hill, Farhanah Paruk, Kate A. Ward, Matthew Costa, Celia L. Gregson, Rashida A. Ferrand, Sarah Drew, Anya Burton, Landing M. Jarjou, Bilkish Cassim, Nyashadzaishe Mafirakureva, Sian Noble

“…Fractures cause pain, disability and sometimes death, and management is expensive, often requiring complex healthcare delivery. For countries to plan future healthcare services, understanding is needed of fracture epidemiology, associated health service costs and the currently available healthcare resources. …”
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Progress in voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention supported by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through 2017: longitudinal and recent cross-sectio... by Carlos Toledo, Melissa Habel, Stephanie M Davis, Jonas Z Hines, Jonathan M Grund, Renee Ridzon, Brittney Baack, Jonathan Davitte, Anne Thomas, Valerian Kiggundu, Naomi Bock, Paran Pordell, Caroline Cooney, Irum Zaidi

“…Objective This article provides an overview and interpretation of the performance of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR’s) male circumcision programme which has supported the majority of voluntary medical male circumcisions (VMMCs) performed for HIV prevention, from its 2007 inception to 2017, and client characteristics in 2017.Design Longitudinal collection of routine programme data and disaggregations.Setting 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa with low baseline male circumcision coverage, high HIV prevalence and PEPFAR-supported VMMC programmes.Participants Clients of PEPFAR-supported VMMC programmes directed at males aged 10 years and above.Main outcome measures Numbers of circumcisions performed and disaggregations by age band, result of HIV test offer, procedure technique and follow-up visit attendance.Results PEPFAR supported a total of 15 269 720 circumcisions in 14 countries in Southern and Eastern Africa. …”
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Trends in the Use of Sphingosine 1 Phosphate in Age-Related Diseases: A Scientometric Research Study (1992-2020) by Qiong He, Gaofeng Ding, Mengyuan Zhang, Peng Nie, Jing Yang, Dong Liang, Jiaqi Bo, Yi Zhang, Yunfeng Liu

“…Scientometric research was conducted by analyzing bibliographic records retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) Sci-Expanded Database dated between 1900 and 2020. Countries, institutions, authors, keyword occurrence analysis, and cooperation network analysis were performed using the CiteSpace and VOSviewer software. …”
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Impacts of intestinal microbiota metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide on cardiovascular disease: a bibliometric analysis by Xiaohui Leng, Xiaohui Leng, Xiunan Wei, Jun Wang, Xiaodong Yao, Miaomiao Zhang, Dajuan Sun, Junwei Liang, Lili Chi, Yan Cheng

“…China, USA and Italy are the countries that publish the most relevant research. …”
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Protocol, rationale and design of DAbigatran for Stroke PreVention In Atrial Fibrillation in MoDerate or Severe Mitral Stenosis (DAVID-MS): a randomised, open-label study by Andrew Ng, Esther W Chan, Duo Huang, Cheung Chi Lam, Ning Tan, Chung Wah Siu, Jo Jo Hai, Ji-yan Chen, Chun Ka Wong, Mi Zhou, Yuk Ming LAU, Chor Cheung Frankie Tam, Yiu Tung Anthony Wong, See Yue Arthur Yung, Ki Wan Kelvin Chan, Yingqing Feng, Chi Yui Yung, Kwok Lun Lee, Chun Wai Choi, Ho Lam, Katherine Fan, Man Hong Jim, Kai Hang Yiu, Bryan P. Yan

“…Nonetheless, the safety and effectiveness of NOACs have not been evaluated in patients with AF with underlying moderate or severe mitral stenosis (MS), hence the recommended stroke prevention strategy remains warfarin therapy.Method and analysis MS remains disproportionately prevalent in Asian countries compared with the developed countries. This prospective, randomised, open-label trial with blinded endpoint adjudication aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dabigatran for stroke prevention in AF patients with moderate or severe MS. …”
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Trabeculectomy versus stepwise treatment for breaking the attack of acute primary angle closure in patients with long attack duration: study design and protocol for a multicentre r... by Jing Jiang, Qing Zhang, Bo Qu, Chao Dai, Mingguang He, Ye Zhang, Ning-Li Wang, Shuning Li, Guangxian Tang, Su Jie Fan, Zhi Li, Chi Liu, Xinqi Chang, Yanyan Cheng

“…According to current guidelines published by developed countries, a stepwise protocol (medication laser or paracentesis surgery) is recommended for emergency management of APAC. …”
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COVID-19 and children with congenital anomalies: a European survey of parents’ experiences of healthcare services by Ingeborg Barisic, Carlos Matias Dias, Amanda Neville, Anna Pierini, Anke Rissmann, Joan K Morris, Judith Rankin, Ester Garne, Anna Latos-Bielenska, Elena Marcus, Anna Jamry-Dziurla, Ljubica Odak, Clara Cavero- Carbonell, Elly Den Hond, Lucas Genard, Ana João Santos, L Renée Lutke, Christina Neergaard Pedersen, Annika Niemann, Lucía Páramo-Rodríguez

“…In Poland, 43% (136/314) of parents reported that changes to their child’s ongoing treatment had moderately to severely affected their child’s health, significantly higher than all other countries (p<0.001). Satisfaction ratings for support from general practitioners were lowest in the UK and Poland, and lowest in Poland and Italy for specialist doctors and nurses.Conclusion A large proportion of participants reported disruptions to healthcare during the pandemic, which for some had a significant impact on their child’s health. …”
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Coinfections between Persistent Parasitic Neglected Tropical Diseases and Viral Infections among Prisoners from Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America by Lilian Da Silva Santos, Hans Wolff, François Chappuis, Pedro Albajar-Viñas, Marco Vitoria, Nguyen-Toan Tran, Stéphanie Baggio, Giuseppe Togni, Nicolas Vuilleumier, François Girardin, Francesco Negro, Laurent Gétaz

“…To conclude, the high prevalence rates of persistent viral and parasitic infections and their potential coinfections among SSA and LA detained migrants highlight the need to implement control strategies and programs that reach people in detention centers in nonendemic countries.…”
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A new phase of China-ASEAN health cooperation: the China-ASEAN Beijing Declaration on Cooperation in Innovation of Health Products and Technologies by Jie Qiao, Siyan Zhan, Minghui Ren, Haijun Wang, Yangmu Huang, Zhenyu Zhang, Yanan Luo, Hui Yin, Zhongwei Jia, Wei Huang, Hong Zhou, Jue Liu, Xiaoyun Liu, Qiudan Sun, Xiaojia Li, Jing Bai, Fangjing Liu, Yihong Liu, Yinzi Jin, Ming Xu, on behalf of China-ASEAN Science and Technology Cooperation Center for Public Health

“…The Center held the Second Annual Forum on China-ASEAN Cooperation in Public Health on June 26–28, 2024, and the participants reached consensus on launching the China-ASEAN Beijing Declaration on Cooperation in Innovation of Health Products and Technologies, which calls on China and ASEAN countries to carry out the following actions: (1) Establish a more effective, open, and inclusive cooperation mechanism for health product innovation towards a China-ASEAN innovation ecosystem; (2) Enhance R&D capabilities by targeting new technologies, methods and appropriate and affordable health products for key populations and addressing diseases prevalent in China and ASEAN; (3) Establish a China-ASEAN Collaboration Center for Health Product Innovation, coordinate regional development plans, and enhance equitable access to pharmaceutical products at the regional level; (4) Accelerate regulatory harmonization in the region by optimizing and improving regulatory modalities of China and ASEAN Countries; and (5) Strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation to build resilient health system and achieve sustainable development of innovation cooperation. …”
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Improved cattle farm classification: leveraging machine learning and linked national datasets by Guy-Alain Schnidrig, Guy-Alain Schnidrig, Rahel Struchen, Sara Schärrer, Dagmar Heim, Daniela Hadorn, Gertraud Schüpbach-Regula, Giulia Paternoster

“…While many countries have registries of livestock farms, it can be challenging to obtain information on their primary production type. …”
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Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach by Azadeh Fatehpanah, Elham Maraghi, Anthony Coetzer-Liversage, Mahmood Karimy, Amir H. Pakpour, Majed Maripour, Nematollah Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard, Marzieh Araban

“…Abstract Introduction Global evidence suggests that natural disasters are on the rise, and that earthquake harm disproportionally impacts developing countries. To mitigate these harms, disaster preparedness is an important behavioral strategy in earthquake risk mitigation. …”
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Cyclic Behavior of Confined Cement-Stabilized Rammed Earth Walls by Xinlei Yang, Hailiang Wang, Ziliang Zhao

“…Rammed earth is widely utilized in both developed and developing countries due to its low embodied energy and good natural moisture buffering of indoor environments. …”
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Antimony Resistance in Leishmania, Focusing on Experimental Research by Fakhri Jeddi, Renaud Piarroux, Charles Mary

“…Leishmaniases are parasitic diseases that spread in many countries with a prevalence of 12 million cases. There are few available treatments and antimonials are still of major importance in the therapeutic strategies used in most endemic regions. …”
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The Use of Heparin during Endovascular Peripheral Arterial Interventions: A Synopsis by Arno M. Wiersema, Christopher Watts, Alexandra C. Durran, Michel M. P. J. Reijnen, Otto M. van Delden, Frans L. Moll, Jan Albert Vos

“…This variation is present, not only within countries, but also between them. Due to a lack of (robust) data, no systematic review on the use of heparin during PAI could be justified. …”
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Methodology for Assessing the Global Aggregate Demand for Digital Resources and Its Growth Rate Based on the Intersectoral Balance Model by I. A. Zubritskaya

“…The methodology was tested using the dynamic series of the proposed economic indicators based on empirical data from the intersectoral balances of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries and the Republic of Belarus.…”
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Assessment of Coumarin Levels in Ground Cinnamon Available in the Czech Retail Market by Jana Blahová, Zdeňka Svobodová

“…No sample was labelled with information on the botanical source, but, in some cases, the countries of origin were specified. For comparison, a single cinnamon sample imported directly from a plantation in Sri Lanka that came from Cinnamomum verum was analyzed. …”
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A Systematic review of the literature on learning and teaching of wave-particle duality by Laura Buteler, Luciano Ferrufino, Nicolas Velasco, Nicolás Gandolfo, Dayana Alvarez

“…Fundamental notions of quantum physics are included in introductory university curricula, in physics teacher training, and even in secondary education, both in Argentina and in various other countries worldwide. Among these fundamental concepts is wave-particle duality (WPD), a key concept and a gateway to the quantum world. …”
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