Application of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Models for Assessment of Education Quality in Water Resources Engineering by Mohammad Kazem Ghorbani, Nasser Talebbeydokhti, Hossein Hamidifar, Mehrshad Samadi, Michael Nones, Fatemeh Rezaeitavabe, Shabnam Heidarifar

“…Assessing and improving the quality of education in universities can play a prominent role in developing countries. This study aims to demonstrate an extensive methodology with a related algorithm for assessing the quality of education in Water Resource Engineering (WRE) based on Klein’s learning model and using the hybrid fuzzy-AHP-TOPSIS (FAT) method. …”
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Voice EHR: introducing multimodal audio data for health by James Anibal, James Anibal, Hannah Huth, Ming Li, Lindsey Hazen, Veronica Daoud, Dominique Ebedes, Yen Minh Lam, Hang Nguyen, Phuc Vo Hong, Michael Kleinman, Shelley Ost, Christopher Jackson, Laura Sprabery, Cheran Elangovan, Balaji Krishnaiah, Lee Akst, Lee Akst, Ioan Lina, Iqbal Elyazar, Lenny Ekawati, Stefan Jansen, Richard Nduwayezu, Charisse Garcia, Jeffrey Plum, Jacqueline Brenner, Miranda Song, Emily Ricotta, Emily Ricotta, David Clifton, C. Louise Thwaites, Yael Bensoussan, Bradford Wood

“…Existing technologies depend on limited datasets collected with expensive recording equipment in high-income countries, which challenges deployment in resource-constrained, high-volume settings where audio data may have a profound impact on health equity.MethodsThis report introduces a novel protocol for audio data collection and a corresponding application that captures health information through guided questions.ResultsTo demonstrate the potential of Voice EHR as a biomarker of health, initial experiments on data quality and multiple case studies are presented in this report. …”
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Immune-endocrine crossroads: the impact of nuclear receptors in Tuberculosis and Chagas disease by Ana R. Pérez, Ana R. Pérez, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Natalia E. Santucci, Natalia E. Santucci

“…These diseases remain significant global health concerns, particularly in developing countries, highlighting the importance of understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying host-pathogen interactions mediated by NRs.…”
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Genetic epidemiology of Plasmid Mediated Class C Beta-Lactamase among Enterobacteriaceae isolates by Chuong Van Le, Nguyen Nhat Tran, Phuong Thi Be Nguyen, Nga Thi Le, Duong Thuy Le

“…Conclusions: These findings provide evidence-based of highly spreading and diversified distribution of transferable AmpC among Enterobacteriaceae in two Asia-Pacific countries. …”
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Simplified Assessment of Antiretroviral Adherence and Prediction of Virological Efficacy in HIV-Infected Patients in Cambodia by Olivier Segeral, Yoann Madec, Boroath Ban, Vara Ouk, Chan Roeurn Hak, Clotilde Le Tiec, Eric Nerrienet, Cécile Goujard, Anne Marie Taburet, Jean Francois Delfraissy, Arnaud Fontanet

“…Adherence to antiviral therapy is important for HIV-infected people living in low- and middle-income countries, because of poor access to alternative regimens. …”
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A New Insight to Vibration Characteristics of Spans under Random Moving Load: Case Study of 38 Bridges in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Thanh Q. Nguyen, Thao D. Nguyen, Lam Q. Tran, Nhi K. Ngo

“…Besides, the proposed approach can be widely applied not only in Vietnam but also in many other underprivileged countries around the world. Obtained results show that, during the operational process of spans, there is not only a pure vibration evaluation such as bending vibration and torsion vibration tests but also a combination of various vibration types including bending-torsion vibration or high-level vibrations like first-mode bending and first-mode torsion. …”
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Global scenario of silica-associated diseases: A review on emerging pathophysiology of silicosis and potential therapeutic regimes by Prasad Sherekar, Sanvidhan G. Suke, Archana Dhok, Srikant Malegaonkar, Shrikrishna A. Dhale

“…This review paper discusses the burden of silicosis and associated co-morbidities in developed as well as developing countries globally using the published data of various government agencies, related organizations, and epidemiological findings. …”
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Conservation education for sustainable development through field internship at NGOs by Yoji Natori, Tomohiro Nakagawa, Tomomi Saito, Tatsuhiro Kato, Takashi Seo, Makoto Yata, Yusuke Sawa, Mika Yasuda, Akiko Enomoto, Asako Isobe

“…The SATO-YAMA-UMI Project was a conservation project operated in six countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The project conducted an internship program for Japanese youth in fiscal year 2018–2019, whose impacts were assessed by members of implementing organizations and former interns in 2024 through online questionnaire and a focus group discussion. …”
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A paper-based HPV E7 oncoprotein assay for cervical precancer detection at the point of care by Chelsey A. Smith, Sai Paul, Karen E. Haney, Sonia G. Parra, Meaghan Bond, Leticia López, Mauricio Maza, Juan Felix, Preetha Ramalingam, Pablo Escobar, Philip E. Castle, Kathleen M. Schmeler, Rebecca R. Richards-Kortum

“…Abstract Cervical cancer, while preventable through screening and treatment of cervical precancer, remains a global challenge with a disproportionately high burden of disease in resource-limited settings, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Lack of affordable, easy-to-use screening and diagnostic tests contributes to this disparity. …”
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Experience of Penetrating Gunshot Wound on Head in Korea by Hong Rye Kim, Seung Je Go, Young Hoon Sul, Jin Bong Ye, Jin Young Lee, Jung Hee Choi, Seoung Myoung Choi, Yook Kim, Su Young Yoon

“…So, CGIs are rarely encountered by Korean neurosurgeons or Korean trauma surgeons, though in other developing countries or Unites states of America their cases are indefatigably increasing. …”
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Improving Perinatal Care in the Rural Regions Worldwide by Wireless Enabled Antepartum Fetal Monitoring: A Demonstration Project by Roberto Tapia-Conyer, Shelley Lyford, Rodrigo Saucedo, Michael Casale, Hector Gallardo, Karen Becerra, Jonathan Mack, Ricardo Mujica, Daniel Estrada, Antonio Sanchez, Ramon Sabido, Carlos Meier, Joseph Smith

“…Fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality are significant problems in developing countries; remote maternal-fetal monitoring offers promise in addressing this challenge. …”
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Cochlear Implant Programming: A Global Survey on the State of the Art by Bart Vaerenberg, Cas Smits, Geert De Ceulaer, Elie Zir, Sally Harman, N. Jaspers, Y. Tam, Margaret Dillon, Thomas Wesarg, D. Martin-Bonniot, L. Gärtner, Sebastian Cozma, Julie Kosaner, Sandra Prentiss, P. Sasidharan, Jeroen J. Briaire, Jane Bradley, J. Debruyne, R. Hollow, Rajesh Patadia, Lucas Mens, K. Veekmans, R. Greisiger, E. Harboun-Cohen, Stéphanie Borel, Dayse Tavora-Vieira, Patrizia Mancini, Helen Cullington, Amy Han-Chi Ng, Adam Walkowiak, William H. Shapiro, Paul J. Govaerts

“…They follow 47600 recipients in 17 countries and 5 continents. The results were discussed during a debate. …”
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Metropolitan construction carbon emission efficiency: an integrative static-dynamic analytical framework by Jianing Hu, Wanxiang Yao, Gangwei Cai, Qinfeng Zhao, Chanjuan Wang, Tongyu Xu, Chunyan Shi, Weijun Gao

“…Taking urgent action to combat climate change and promote sustainable cities are part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which demand immediate action from all countries. Enhancing the carbon emission efficiency of the construction industry (CICEE) from the ‘static-dynamic’ perspective is crucial in addressing climate change. …”
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Spatial Variation of Arsenic in Soil, Irrigation Water, and Plant Parts: A Microlevel Study by M. S. Kabir, M. A. Salam, D. N. R. Paul, M. I. Hossain, N. M. F. Rahman, Abdullah Aziz, M. A. Latif

“…Arsenic pollution became a great problem in the recent past in different countries including Bangladesh. The microlevel studies were conducted to see the spatial variation of arsenic in soils and plant parts contaminated through ground water irrigation. …”
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Evaluation of agriculture land transformations with socio-economic influences on wheat demand and supply for food sustainability by Danish Raza, Hong Shu, Muhsan Ehsan, Hong Fan, Kamal Abdelrahman, Hasnat Aslam, Abdul Quddoos, Rana Waqar Aslam, Majid Nazeer, Mohammed S. Fnais, Azeem Sardar

“…Accurate insights into the spatial distribution of cultivated areas, land use for effective agricultural management, and improvement of food security planning, especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study examined the impact of land changes and population growth on agricultural land and wheat crop productivity. …”
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Effect of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash Incorporated as Viscosity Modifying Agent on Fresh, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete by Usman Amjad, Muhammad Sarir, Diyar Khan, Inzimam Ul Haq, Muhammad Wajahat Ali Khawaja, Khalid Mahmood

“…Abstract The global construction industry faces a crucial challenge reconciling economic growth with environmental sustainability, notably due to the significant environmental impact of cement production, particularly in countries like Pakistan. As the demand for cement grows, so does the carbon footprint and environmental degradation, necessitating the exploration of sustainable alternatives like sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA), a byproduct of sugarcane processing, to mitigate these issues while also addressing rising costs in concrete production. …”
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Combining genomics and epidemiology to investigate a zoonotic outbreak of rabies in Romblon Province, Philippines by Mirava Yuson, Criselda T. Bautista, Eleanor M. Rees, Carlijn Bogaardt, Van Denn D. Cruz, Rowan Durrant, Anna Formstone, Daria L. Manalo, Duane R. Manzanilla, Mikolaj Kundergorski, Leilanie Nacion, Hannaniah Aloyon, Jude Karlo Bolivar, Jeromir Bondoc, Christina Cobbold, Efraim Panganiban, Shynie Vee. M. Telmo, Jobin Maestro, Mary Elizabeth G. Miranda, Nai Rui Chng, Kirstyn Brunker, Katie Hampson

“…Abstract Rabies is a viral zoonosis that kills thousands of people annually in low- and middle-income countries across Africa and Asia where domestic dogs are the reservoir. …”
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Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation by Onwusameka Sonny Ogbowuokara, Tambari Gladson Leton, John Nwenearizi Ugbebor, Ochuko Felix Orikpete

“…Nigeria's experience offers valuable lessons for other countries in implementing customized climate initiatives, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities involved. …”
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Systematic Review of Fake News, Propaganda, and Disinformation: Examining Authors, Content, and Social Impact Through Machine Learning by Darius Plikynas, Ieva Rizgeliene, Grazina Korvel

“…Ad hoc malicious social media accounts and organized networks of trolls and bots target countries, societies, social groups, political campaigns and individuals. …”
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Influence of Sulfur Fumigation on Angelicae Dahuricae Radix: Insights from Chemical Profiles, MALDI-MSI and Anti-Inflammatory Activities by Changshun Wang, Yongli Liu, Xiaolei Wang, Zhenhe Chen, Zhenxia Zhao, Huizhu Sun, Jian Su, Ding Zhao

“…Background: Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (ADR) is used as both a traditional Chinese medicine and a food ingredient in China and East Asian countries. ADR is generally sun-dried post-harvest but is sometimes sulfur-fumigated to prevent decay and rot. …”
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