Incidence, trends and patterns of female breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers in Antigua and Barbuda, 2017–2021: a retrospective study by Andre A. N. Bovell, Thendo Ramaliba, Sekeena O. Goodwin, Joycelyn C. Phillip, Jabulani Ncayiyana, Themba G. Ginindza

“…Abstract Background Globally, estimates of cancer cases and deaths have increased since 2018, particularly in Latin America and Caribbean countries. In Antigua and Barbuda, understanding the burden of common cancers such as female breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers is critical. …”
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Identifying community-driven priority questions in acoustic backscatter research by Vincent Lecours, Benjamin Misiuk, Benjamin Misiuk, Felix Butschek, Felix Butschek, Philippe Blondel, Giacomo Montereale-Gavazzi, Vanessa L. Lucieer, Chris McGonigle

“…A follow-up survey based on the final list of questions was distributed to characterize the community working with backscatter and to identify key research priorities.ResultsA total of 120 responses originating from 23 countries were used for the analyses. Most respondents were researchers (68%), while others were technicians (25%) or department or program managers (11%), among other roles. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of different modes of labor induction among pregnant women delivering at referral hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a cohort study by Emmanuel Erasto, Martine A. Manguzu, Goodluck G. Nyondo, Manase Kilonzi, Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Ritah F. Mutagonda

“…Various induction methods are used globally, but data on their safety and effectiveness, especially in developing countries, are limited. This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of different labor induction methods among pregnant women delivering at referral hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. …”
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Prolonged ICU Stay in Severe and Critically-Ill COVID-19 Patients Who Received Convalescent Plasma Therapy by Bambang Pujo Semedi, Nadya Noor Ramadhania, Betty Agustina Tambunan, Siprianus Ugroseno Yudho Bintoro, Soedarsono Soedarsono, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa

“…Convalescent plasma administration in severe and critically-ill COVID-19 patients have been proven to not provide improvement in patients’ outcome, yet it is still widely used in countries with limited resources due to its high availability and safety. …”
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LOW PREVALENCE OF COVID-19 IN LAOS AND CAMBODIA: DOES DIET PLAY A ROLE? by Geir Bjorklund, Roman Lysiuk, Monica Butnariu, Larysa Lenchyk, Vineet Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Natalia Martins

“…Current epidemiology reported that more than 500 million cases of COVID-19 occurred in more than 180 countries worldwide. When the upper respiratory tract gets infected by low pathogenetic HCoVs, it typically triggers a mild respiratory disease. …”
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Prevalensi Kanker Serviks Berdasarkan Paritas di RSUP. Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode Januari 2011- Desember 2012 by Septia Haryani, Defrin Defrin, Yenita Yenita

“…</p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> kanker serviks, paritas, histopatologi</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><em>The cervical cancer</em><em> is the  first rank cause of cancer death in women of reproductive age in developing countries. The number of parity in West Sumatera is still high, parity is one of the risk factors for cervical cancer relating to hormone and birth trauma. …”
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Systematic analysis and prediction of the burden of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias caused by hyperglycemia by Dongying He, Dongying He, Manting Liu, Yujin Tang, Xiaona Tian, Lisi Zhou, Yizhen Chen, Xiaoxia Liu, Xiaoxia Liu

“…A Shiny platform was developed to visualize the disease burden and trends across 204 countries and regions.ResultsIn 2021, approximately 15% of ADOD deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were attributed to HFPG, a 271.05% increase from 1990. …”
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Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxic Activities of Extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Malaria in Embu County, Kenya by Bibianne Waiganjo, Gervason Moriasi, Jared Onyancha, Nelson Elias, Francis Muregi

“…Furthermore, the costs associated with conventional approach of managing malaria are arguably high especially for persons living in low-income countries, hence the need for alternative and complementary approaches. …”
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Using OCO-2 Observations to Constrain Regional CO₂ Fluxes Estimated with the Vegetation, Photosynthesis and Respiration Model by Igor B. Konovalov, Nikolai A. Golovushkin, Evgeny A. Mareev

“…We investigated the potential of our inversion system by applying it to a European region (that includes, in particular, the EU countries and the UK) for the warm season (May–September) of 2021. …”
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Intermittent auscultation fetal monitoring during labour: A systematic scoping review to identify methods, effects, and accuracy. by Ellen Blix, Robyn Maude, Elisabeth Hals, Sezer Kisa, Elisabeth Karlsen, Ellen Aagaard Nohr, Ank de Jonge, Helena Lindgren, Soo Downe, Liv Merete Reinar, Maralyn Foureur, Aase Serine Devold Pay, Anne Kaasen

“…We did hand searches in relevant articles and databases. Studies from all countries, international guidelines and national guidelines from Denmark, United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand, Australia, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway were included. …”
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Geospatial mapping to assess the distribution and determinants of zero dose vaccination status hot spots among children in Ethiopia using EDHS 2019: Spatial and geographical weight... by Muluken Chanie Agimas, Meron Asmamaw, Melese Kebede Hailu, Tigabu Kidie, Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh

“…In sub-Saharan African countries, among five children, one child did not access the vaccines. …”
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Humanities education reform exploration and practice under outcomes-based education (OBE) by P. Yang

“…The OBE concept fully complies with the needs and demands of modern society and modern people – it is no coincidence that such training has become one of the most popular forms of education in many countries, including the field of the humanities education in China. …”
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Assessment of the genetic diversity of the alleles of gliadin-coding loci in common wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) collections in Kazakhstan and Russia by M. U. Utebayev, S. M. Dashkevich, O. O. Kradetskaya, I. V. Chilimova, N. A. Bome

“…The study of genetic resources using prolamin polymorphism in wheat cultivars from countries with different climatic conditions makes it possible to identify and trace the preference for the selection of the alleles of gliadine-coding loci characteristic of specific conditions. …”
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Mechanism of sodium nitroprusside regulating ginseng quality by Wei Zhang, Pengcheng Yu, Wenfei Liu, Liyang Wang, Xiaowen Song, Yao Yao, Xiubo Liu, Xiangcai Meng

“…Meyer (ginseng) are one of the traditional medicinal herbs in Asian countries and is known as the “king of all herbs”. …”
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Time to recovery of neonatal sepsis and its predictors in public hospitals of North Shoa Zone, Central Ethiopia by Befekadu Tesfaye Oyato, Teshome Ketema Sime, Tirunesh Debele, Husen Zakir Abasimel, Fikadu Tolesa Alemu, Samuel Boja Asfaw, Wuletaw Tadesse Mekonnin, Hana Israel Gesisa, Elleni Tesfaye Kebede

“…Abstract Background Neonatal sepsis remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among neonates in developing countries. It can cause severe morbidities and sequelae, even though patients survive. …”
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Determinants of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6–23 months in Bokoji town, Oromia region, Ethiopia by Abdurehman Kalu Tololu, Bekele Teshome, Hiwot Zelalem Fessaha, Abdene Weya Kaso

“…Appropriate complementary feeding practices have the potential to prevent 6% of all deaths among children 6–23 months, particularly in developing countries. Thus, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practices and associated factors among mothers aged 6–23 months in Bokoji Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. …”
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Age modulates, religious coping mediates: the role of attitude to self in cancer patients’ quality of life by Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Barbara L. Andersen, Uzoamaka F. Ugwoke, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu

“…This is particularly evident in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) where healthcare disparities exacerbate distress. …”
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Assessing the development of health technology assessment in Iran: a policy analysis using Kingdon’s Multiple streams framework: a qualitative study by Meysam Behzadifar, Saeed Shahabi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Samad Azari, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Mohammad Yarahmadi, Masoud Behzadifar

“…The experiences of other countries, especially those with strong institutional leadership in HTA, provide useful models for Iran to follow in its HTA development journey.…”
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Immanuel Wallerstein's Theory of the Capitalist World-System by Darius Žiemelis

“…The first group emphasizes that the theory of CWS is deficient in empirical adequacy, ignores the relationship between class structure and economic development, exaggerates the importance of the market on the internal socio-economic development of countries, and orients toward economism. Sociologists and economists notice that the theory does not analyze explicitly the influence of institutions on the emergence of capitalism and institutional development of the hierarchy of geo-economic zones. …”
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Women's enrollment in community-based health insurance and its determinants in Sidama national regional state, Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Accessing affordable and high-quality healthcare remains a persistent challenge in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia. Community-based health insurance (CBHI) programs offer a promising solution to expand healthcare coverage and provide financial protection, particularly for vulnerable populations such as women. …”
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