COVID-19 and mental distress among health professionals in eight European countries during the third wave: a cross-sectional survey by Frieder Dechent, Gwendolyn Mayer, Svenja Hummel, Steffen Moritz, Charles Benoy, Rosa Almeida, Raquel Losada Durán, Oscar Ribeiro, Vincenza Frisardi, Ilaria Tarricone, Silvia Ferrari, Cédric Lemogne, Christian Huber, Steffi Weidt, Jobst-Hendrik Schultz

“…We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in 8 European countries. We asked for demographic data, whether the participants were exposed to COVID-19 at work, for main information sources about the pandemic, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), and major stressors. …”
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Is Per Capita Real GDP Stationary in G-7 Countries? New Evidence from A Fourier Panel Unit Root Test by Tunahan Hacıimamoğlu

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Global, regional, and national lifetime risk of developing and dying from lung cancer in 2022: A population-based study in 185 countries by Meng Li, Xin Wen, Xin Liang, Mengwen Liu, Li Zhang, Rongshou Zheng, Jing Ni

“…The lung cancer risks in countries or regions worldwide were compared by region and the Human Development Index (HDI). …”
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Is grip strength linked to body composition and cardiovascular risk markers in primary schoolchildren? Cross-sectional data from three African countries by Juerg Utzinger, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Honorati Masanja, Uwe Pühse, Bassirou Bonfoh, Ivan Müller, Cheryl Walter, Rosa Du Randt, Stefanie Gall, Siphesihle Nqweniso, Peter Steinmann, Markus Gerber, Fredros O Okumu, Serge Ayekoé, Jean T Coulibaly, Dao Daouda, Bomey Clément Gba, Benal Kouassi, Sylvain G Traoré, Marceline F Finda, Elihaika G Minja, Getrud J Mollel, Johanna Beckmann, Christin Lang, Kurt Z Long

“…HGS can also be used as a marker of cardiometabolic risk, but most available HGS data are derived from Western high-income countries. Therefore, this study examines whether HGS is associated with body composition and markers of cardiovascular risk in children from three sub-Saharan African countries.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Public primary schools (grade 1–4) in Taabo (Côte d’Ivoire), Gqeberha (South Africa) and Ifakara (Tanzania).Participants Data from 467 children from Côte d’Ivoire (210 boys, 257 girls), 864 children from South Africa (429 boys, 435 girls) and 695 children from Tanzania (334 boys, 361 girls) were analysed.Primary and secondary outcome measures Body composition (assessed via bioelectrical impedance analysis) was the primary outcome. …”
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Scoping review to identify and map the health personnel considered skilled birth attendants in low-and-middle income countries from 2000-2015. by Amy J Hobbs, Ann-Beth Moller, Alisa Kachikis, Liliana Carvajal-Aguirre, Lale Say, Doris Chou

“…A total of 102 unique cadres names were identified from 36 LMIC countries. Of the cadres included, 16% represented doctors, 16% were nurses, and 15% were midwives. …”
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Gender differences in use of cigarette and non-cigarette tobacco products among adolescents aged 13–15 years in 20 African countries by Israel T. Agaku, Rose Sulentic, Adriana Dragicevic, Gibril Njie, Candace K. Jones, Satomi Odani, Tina Tsafa, Joy Gwar, Constantine I. Vardavas, Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf

“…Our analytical sample comprised 56442 adolescents aged 13–15 years from 20 African countries. Weighted, country-specific prevalence estimates were computed overall and by gender. …”
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Very Short-Term Blackout Prediction for Grid-Tied PV Systems Operating in Low Reliability Weak Electric Grids of Developing Countries by Benson H. Mbuya, Aleksandar Dimovski, Marco Merlo, Thomas Kivevele

“…Sub-Saharan emerging countries experience electrical shortages resulting in power rationing, which ends up hampering economic activities. …”
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Pooling the complex survey data across the 64 lower and middle-income countries: A study on antibiotic usage in under-five children by Md Fakrul Islam, Prosenjit Basak Arka, Mahfuzer Rohman, Md Sabbir Hossain, Md Rashed Babu, Hasin Anupama Azhari, Md Jamal Uddin

“…Background: Antibiotic exposure for fever/cough has been rising alarmingly, especially among children under five in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This excessive use could result in higher healthcare costs, and antibiotic resistance is an alarming trend in developing countries. …”
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Advancing Inclusive Participatory Community Based Approaches Towards Fair Transitions and Land Governance in Developing Countries. The Case of Kigali City – Rwanda. by David

“… Abstract         Access to land remains a critical issue in many developing countries, contributing to hunger, poverty, social conflict, and forced evictions. …”
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Correction: Physical activity and sedentary behavior levels among individuals with mental illness: A cross-sectional study from 23 countries. by Fernanda Castro Monteiro, Felipe de Oliveira Silva, Aline Josiane Waclawovsky, José Vinícius Alves Ferreira, Fabianna Resende de Jesus-Moraleida, Felipe Barreto Schuch, Philip B Ward, Simon Rosenbaum, Rachel Morell, Lara Carneiro, Andrea Camaz Deslandes

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Public health policies for children and youth with special health care needs in OECD member countries and Brazil: A scoping review protocol. by Ângela Cristina Rocha Gimenes, Elenir Rose Jardim Cury

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To map the available evidence of public health policies for CYSHCN in member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Brazil.…”
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The Growing Mpox Infections by Clade I Variant in African Countries Is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: A Narrative Review by Taslima Jamal Urmi, Md. Rabiul Islam

“…In August 2024, at least 13 African countries have confirmed 2,863 cases and 517 fatalities. …”
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Correction: Energy efficiency as a driver of the circular economy and carbon neutrality in selected countries of Southern Europe: a soft computing approach by Alma Ramčilović Jesih, Goran Šimić, Ljubiša Konatar, Zoran Brljak, Polona Šprajc

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Barriers and facilitators associated with the use of mental health services among immigrant students in high-income countries: A systematic scoping review. by Christelle Dombou, Olumuyiwa Omonaiye, Sarah Fraser, Jude Mary Cénat, Karine Fournier, Sanni Yaya, Sanni Yaya

“…<h4>Background</h4>Immigrant students face various challenges in high-income countries that can contribute to the decline of their mental well-being upon arrival in their host country. …”
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Modeling and scientific analysis of pediatric medication evaluation based on MDM-DEA-Malmquist model: construction of health management in pediatrics in developing countries by Kaixian Fang, Shaoqin Xue

“…Abstract Background The developing countries represented by China have huge population potential and child population. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing person-centred dementia care in long-term care facilities in Western and Asian countries: a scoping review by Xin Guan, A-min Duan, Gong-kai Xin, Gong-kai Xin, Jan Oyebode, Yu Liu

“…Educational levels of nursing staff in Western countries were generally higher compared to Asian countries. …”
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Effect of artificial intelligence on economic growth in European countries: a symmetric and asymmetric cointegration based on linear and non-linear ARDL approach by Maha Kalai, Hamdi Becha, Kamel Helali

“…In order to investigate the influence of AI on economic growth in 30 European countries between 2000 and 2021, this study employed both the symmetric (PMG-ARDL) and asymmetric (PMG-NARDL) models. …”
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Prevalence of perinatal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Charles Opondo, Holly Jenkins, Fiona Alderdice, Gracia Fellmeth, Zoe Daskalopoulou

“…More research from low-income countries is needed to improve understanding of the burden of perinatal PTSD in these settings.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022325072.…”
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Unveiling the pathways: identifying the multifaceted determinants of low birth weight among neonates in low-income countries: a case-control study by Dube Jara, Angefa Ayele, Dukele Boneya, Jitu Beka, Miesa Gelchu, Alo Edin

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Ethnicity and anthropometric deficits in children: A cross-sectional analysis of national survey data from 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. by Lucy S Tusting, Swapnil Mishra, Harry S Gibson, Steven W Lindsay, Daniel J Weiss, Seth Flaxman, Samir Bhatt

“…Major ethnic disparities in stunting, wasting and underweight were observed across 18 countries in SSA. Understanding and accounting for these differences is essential to support progress monitoring and targeting of nutrition interventions in children.…”
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