Caregiver acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in two districts in the Upper West region, Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Youssouf Diarra, Michael M. Opoku, Charles E. Amankwa, Raymond B. Annor, Justice Nonvignon, Harriet A. Bonful

“…Conclusion Health authorities and stakeholders can work towards bridging the gap between knowledge and SMC treatment practices of caregivers through continuous education, adherence counseling, and effective monitoring of SMC practices in malaria-endemic countries.…”
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CAREER GUIDANCE PRACTICES UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBALISATION: A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS by G. F. Shafranov-Kutsev, G. Z. Efimova, M. Yu. Semenov

“…Global trends in career guidance were designated; real examples of the positive experience accumulated by other countries in this sphere were reviewed. The most burning issues of the implementation of career guidance activity in the Russian education system were identified. …”
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A Systematic Review of Maternal and Child Health Policies in Addressing Stunting: Trends and Challenges by Pratiwi Ramlan, Phill Sukri, Muh. Tang Abdullah, Muhammad Akmal Ibrahim, Jamaluddin Ahmad, Khaeriyad Adri

“…Introduction: Stunting, recognized as a prominent global health issue, particularly in low-income countries, arises from persistent undernutrition and frequent infections, adversely impacting children's physical development, cognitive abilities, and future economic productivity. …”
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Comparative Analysis of COVID‐19 Severity and Mortality Among Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Individuals During the Delta Variant Surge in a Tertiary Care Center: A Cohort Study by Fatemeh Hasani, Zahra Norouzi, Kimia Jazi, Gholamreza Roshandel, Alireza Norouzi

“…According to reports from other countries, vaccination protects against severe diseases caused by COVID‐19, including the Delta variant. …”
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Application of Phi (<italic>&#x03A6;</italic>), the Golden Ratio, in Computing: A Systematic Review by M. Akhtaruzzaman, Jamal Uddin Tanvin, Amir Akramin Shafie, Fahim Shahryer, Sachitra Halder

“…This study highlights the versatility of Golden Ratio, as its applications and relationships were found to account for 51% and 49%, respectively, across a total of 51 selected studies from 27 countries spanning six continents. The review also categorizes findings by their specific applications and contexts, providing valuable insights into <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\phi $ </tex-math></inline-formula>&#x2019;s impact on mathematics, cryptography, search algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence, photonics, natural sciences, system design, power engineering, robotics, and practical human life. …”
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The role of hospital pharmacists in supporting the appropriate and safe use of CGT/ATMPs: a scoping review of current insights by Junnan Shi, Xianwen Chen, Hao Hu, Carolina Oi Lam Ung

“…Eight studies involving hospital pharmacists participating in interventions for 1,012 hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients from 8 hospitals in 5 countries were identified. Common pharmacist-led interventions centered on medicine administration, prescribing, and monitoring of medicines use, resulting in significant improvement in patient adherence, satisfaction and knowledge. …”
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Dimensions of suffering and the need for palliative care: experiences and expectations of patients living with cancer and diabetes and their caregivers in Mexico – a qualitative st... by Svetlana V Doubova, Ingrid Patricia Martinez-Vega, Felicia Knaul, Afsan Bhadelia, Diana Pérez-Moran, Nancy García-Cervantes

“…Objectives Over 40 million people in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) experience serious health-related suffering (SHS) annually and require palliative care. …”
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Dietary Diversity among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Aleta Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia by Karisa Dafursa, Samson Gebremedhin

“…However, in many developing countries, meeting the minimum standards of DD is challenging and information concerning its determinants is limited. …”
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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) among Women with Macerated Stillbirth: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study from Mwanza, Tanzania by Helmut A. Nyawale, Elieza Chibwe, Fridolin Mujuni, Lidya Maiga, Albert Silvin, Alda Ester Chongo, Bertrand Msemwa, Vitus Silago, Mtebe Majigo, Doreen Kamori, Stephen E. Mshana, Mariam M. Mirambo

“…Stillbirth adversely affects pregnancy outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Viral infections have been implicated as one of the causes of stillbirths. …”
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Evaluation of the Urine POC-CCA Test Accuracy in the Detection of Schistosoma mansoni Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Getaneh Alemu, Endalkachew Nibret

“…Schistosomiasis is a common public health problem throughout the world and Schistosoma mansoni is the most prevalent species in Africa. Most endemic countries use the Kato–Katz (KK) stool smear examination for diagnosis, mapping, and monitoring of intervention programs. …”
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How, why, where and when people feed birds?—Spatio‐temporal changes in bird‐feeding in Finland by Purabi Deshpande, Anna Haukka, Katja Rönkä, Tuomas Aivelo, Andrea Santangeli, Rose Thorogood, Aleksi Lehikoinen

“…Abstract Providing food to animals, especially birds, during winter is a common activity in many countries. While bird‐feeding can increase connections between people and nature, there are increasing calls from researchers and the general public to limit this activity due to emerging knowledge of potential negative ecological impacts (e.g. biased competition and spread of pathogens). …”
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Comparison of Healthcare Encounters and Drug Persistence in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Receiving Oral Selexipag, Inhaled Iloprost, or Parenteral Treprostinil: A... by Ci Song, Peter Kunovszki, Amélie Beaudet

“…No head-to-head clinical trials have compared outcomes between the 3 different PGI~2~-pathway drugs most commonly available in countries with advanced healthcare: oral selexipag, inhaled iloprost, and parenteral (subcutaneous or intravenous) treprostinil. …”
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The Risk Assessment of Pesticide Ingestion with Fruit and Vegetables for Consumer’s Health by Gordana Jurak, Jasna Bošnir, Domagoj Đikić, Ana Mojsović Ćuić, Iva Pavlinić Prokurica, Aleksandar Racz, Tomislav Jukić, David Stubljar, Andrej Starc

“…Postharvest control stands out, especially when it comes to products imported from distant countries, resulting in increased concentration of pesticides and risk to human health consuming such products. …”
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Prevalence of Active Trachoma and Associated Factors in Areka Town, South Ethiopia, 2018 by Melese Menta Alambo, Eyasu Alam Lake, Shimelash Bitew Workie, Addisu Yeshambel Wassie

“…Globally, 1.2 billion people live in trachoma endemic areas, 40.6 million people are suffering from active trachoma, and 48.5% of the global burden of active trachoma is distributed in five countries including Ethiopia. However, there is no evidence or no conducted survey/research data or document regarding trachoma prevalence in Areka Town. …”
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SOME ASPECTS OF THE ANALYSIS OF CYCLICAL FLUCTUATIONS IN THE ECONOMY (IN THE CASE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC CRISIS) by Kamoliddin Jabbarov

“…Results from the analysis indicate that the economic policies implemented by major economies such as the United States, European countries, and China during the pandemic have had mixed outcomes. …”
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Unexpected placenta accreta spectrum in an unscarred uterus causing catastrophic post-partum hemorrhage: a case report and review of the literature by Priyanka Garg, Shweta Semwal, Romi Bansal

“…The management is often challenging, especially in low-middle-income countries like India with limited access to healthcare, where most cases are identified only at the time of delivery. …”
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Investigating Energy Performance Criteria in Compliance with Iranian National Building Regulations: The Role of Residential Building Envelope Adjacency by Payam Soltan Ahmadi, Ahmad Khoshgard, Hossein Ahmadi Danesh Ashtiani

“…Energy consumption modeling in buildings is crucial for calculating energy performance indices and establishing criteria for energy labeling. Different countries utilize diverse approaches to calculate these indices based on energy efficiency regulations and classifications. …”
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Knowledge of and Adherence to Anaemia Prevention Strategies among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Facilities in Juaboso District in Western-North Region, Ghana by Prince Kubi Appiah, Daniel Nkuah, Duut Abdulai Bonchel

“…Anaemia in pregnancy is a major problem in both developed and developing countries. The commonest source of anaemia is nutritional deficiency of iron with evidence suggesting that up to 90% of maternal anaemia may be due to inadequate consumption of dietary iron; however, there are other causes which include worm infestation, HIV infection, and genetic disorders. …”
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DNA barcoding of terrestrial invasive plant species in Southwest Michigan by Sneha Nath, Joshua T. VanSlambrouck, Janelle W. Yao, Ashika Gullapalli, Fayyaz Razi, Yan Lu

“…Abstract Because of the detrimental effects of terrestrial invasive plant species (TIPS) on native species, ecosystems, public health, and the economy, many countries have been actively looking for strategies to prevent the introduction and minimize the spread of TIPS. …”
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The global impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis: A thematic scoping review, 2020-2023. by Michael H Marco, Sevim Ahmedov, Kenneth G Castro

“…<h4>Data synthesis/results</h4>Of 1,755 screened publications, 176 (10%) covering 39 countries over 41 months met the inclusion criteria. …”
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