Impact of economic shocks on mental health during COVID-19: A longitudinal study of adult residents of Indian metropolitan cities by Zakir Husain, Mousumi Dutta, Saswata Ghosh, Soumitra S. Datta

“…Background: The causal impact of income shocks on mental well-being in developing countries is an under-researched area. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the economic recession caused by the lockdowns to reduce transmission, provides a natural experimental setting to examine the causal impact of a decline in monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) on mental health of the general population in India during the pandemic. …”
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Understanding Patterns of the Gut Microbiome May Contribute to the Early Detection and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review by Natalia G. Bednarska, Asta Kristine Håberg

“…The rising burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global public health problem, particularly prominent in developing countries. The early detection of T2DM and prediabetes is vital for reversing the outcome of disease, allowing early intervention. …”
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Flood hazard monitoring and modeling systems for improving climate risk management using machine learning and geospatial models in the Hennops River catchment, Centurion, South Afr... by Paidamwoyo Mhangara, Eskinder Gidey, Matilda Mbazo

“…However, in most African countries, conventional methods of flood hazard monitoring have hindered risk-reduction measures due to operational challenges, technological constraints, and data gaps. …”
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The care needs of persons with oropharyngeal dysphagia and their informal caregivers: A scoping review. by Aurora Ninfa, Valeria Crispiatico, Nicole Pizzorni, Marta Bassi, Giovanni Casazza, Antonio Schindler, Antonella Delle Fave

“…All studies were conducted in Western countries. Research methods primarily consisted of qualitative interviews and focus groups (14 studies, 93.3%); head and neck cancer was the most frequent cause of patients' dysphagia (8 studies, 53.3%); caregivers' perspective was seldom investigated (5 studies, 33.3%). …”
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Breaking barriers in STEAM education: Analyzing competence acquisition through project-based learning in a European context by Paula García-Llamas, Angela Taboada, Patricia Sanz-Chumillas, Luísa Lopes Pereira, Roberto Baelo Álvarez

“…Participants included higher education students and academics from six universities across five European countries. Data was collected through questionnaires across four domains: expectations and motivation, self-perception, competence acquisition, and satisfaction. …”
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Red blood cell indices in different hemoglobinopathies: A cross-sectional study in Eastern India by Ayandip Nandi, Manas Talukdar, Saikat Bhattacharya, Susruta Sen, Supratik Biswas, Kuntal Roy

“…Introduction: Beta thalassemia and hemoglobin (HbE)-related hemoglobinopathies are common public health problems in developing countries. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is currently the diagnostic test of choice for carrier detection, but it is costly. …”
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Does the free trade zone strategy promote urban low-carbon transformation? Experimental evidence from China by Junkai Sun, Xin Fang, Xinyue Gao, Guilin Dai

“…The findings of this paper are expected to contribute to the alleviation of international pressure on China to reduce emissions and provide effective reference for other countries to promote low-carbon transition.…”
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for Chinese neonates with severe respiratory and cardiac failure by Xiao-Juan Zhang, Ying-Yue Liu, Hui Wang, Xiao-Yang Hong

“…Abstract Objective We aimed to outline the experience with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for respiratory and cardiac failure in neonates in our institution and compare our results with those from other countries. Method The clinical data of 28 neonates who required ECMO assistance were studied retrospectively. …”
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Patients’ and physiotherapists’ perspectives on implementing a tailored stratified treatment approach for low back pain in Nigeria: a qualitative study by Kay Stevenson, Mishael Adje, Jost Steinhäuser, Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Sven Karstens

“…Background Stratified care has the potential to be efficient in addressing the physical and psychosocial components of low back pain (LBP) and optimise treatment outcomes essential in low-income countries. This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of physiotherapists and patients in Nigeria towards stratified care for the treatment of LBP, exploring barriers and enablers to implementation.Methods A qualitative design with semistructured individual telephone interviews for physiotherapists and patients with LBP comprising research evidence and information on stratified care was adopted. …”
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Technology Topic Identification and Trend Prediction of New Energy Vehicle Using LDA Modeling by Renjie Hu, Wencong Ma, Weiqiang Lin, Xiude Chen, Zuchang Zhong, Chuhong Zeng

“…The paper provides implications for countries dedicated to developing the new energy vehicle industry.…”
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Breast Cancer Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Female University Students, Gaza by Samira S. Abo Al-Shiekh, Mohamed Awadelkarim Ibrahim, Yasser S. Alajerami

“…Breast cancer is the highest public detected cancer among female population in the majority of countries worldwide. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a useful screening tool to empower women and raise awareness about their breast tissues and help detect any breast abnormalities when they occur. …”
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An Assessment of Usual Salt Intake among Older Normotensive Adults in Atonsu, a Suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Rufai Safianu, Jacob Plange-Rhule

“…Globally, sodium intake has been found to be far above the normal level required by the body. Within countries, variations in salt intake exist between rural communities and urban communities. …”
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Features of the Processes of Digitalization of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Ukraine by Reshetnyak Olena I., Bielikova Nadiia V., Yurchenko Oleksiy K., Kalashnikova Kateryna Yu.

“…An analysis of the current level of digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine was also carried out, which demonstrated that the introduction and use of digital technologies is lower compared to the level of digitalization of SMEs in the EU countries, which necessitates the intensification of the introduction of digital technologies and tools to ensure their competitiveness. …”
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Have you seen this fish? Important contribution of stakeholder observations in documenting the distribution and spread of an alien fish species in Iceland by Theresa Henke, Hlynur Bárðarson, Magnús Thorlacius, Guðbjörg Asta Ólafsdóttir

“…Due to substantial resource requirements such continuous monitoring remains largely underdeveloped across many countries. In recent years, experiential knowledge of the public, or specific stakeholder groups, has become increasingly popular to gather species’ occurrence data. …”
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Identifcation of genotypescarriers of resistance to tan spot Ptr ToxA and Ptr ToxB of Pyrenophora tritici-repentis in common wheat collection by A. М. Kokhmetova, Sh. Ali, Z. Sapakhova, M. N. Atishova

“…Pyrenophora tritici-repentis (Ptr) is the causative agent of tan spot, one of the yield limiting diseases of wheat, rapidly increasing in wheat growing countries including Kazakhstan. The aim of this study was the identifcation of wheat genotypes with resistance to Ptr race 1 and race 5 and their host­selective effectors (toxins) Ptr ToxA and Ptr ToxB. …”
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RENEWABLES IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARAB EAST (CASE OF SOLAR ENERGY) by A. O. Filonik, V. A. Isaev, V. M. Morozov

“…The real obstacle for the major part of the Arab countries is the inequality of their economic potentials and lack of financial support for industrial use of the new type of energy. …”
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Nutritional care for children with feeding difficulties and disabilities: A scoping review. by Alyssa Klein, Malia Uyehara, Andrew Cunningham, Madina Olomi, Kristen Cashin, Catherine M Kirk

“…One billion people worldwide have a disability, and 80 percent of them live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The prevalence of feeding difficulties globally ranges from 25-45 percent to 33-80 percent in children without and with disabilities, respectively. …”
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A scoping review on the use of traditional medicine and oral health in Africa. by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Mobolaji Timothy Olagunju, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Omolola Titilayo Alade

“…The studies were published from eight countries located in the five sub-regions on the continent. …”
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Comparative analysis of state-level policy responses in global health governance: A scoping review using COVID-19 as a case. by Fengyuan Tang, Wenqianzi Yang, Weijia Wu, Yewen Yao, Yi Yang, Qiyi Zheng, Baheti Maireyi, Shengxuan Jin, Hengjin Dong

“…English databases were searched using combinations of keywords and articles examining COVID-19 prevention and control policies in representative countries were included. A comparative analysis across these four states (United States, Sweden, India, and Nigeria) was then conducted to analyse the differences, rationale, and challenges of the approaches taken by these states.…”
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Protestant German books in Protestant libraries of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 16th-17th centuries by Ingė Lukšaitė

“…., books on the history of European countries, texts of the Bible, and their explanations and interpretations. …”
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