Ambient air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: a global study between 1990 and 2019 by Cui Guo, Dongze Wu, Jun Yang, Xingcheng Lu, Xiang Yan Chen, Jun Ma, Changqing Lin, Alexis K. H. Lau, Yingzhao Jin, Ruiyun Li, Shenjing He

“…Methods This study synthesised 149 countries/territories between 1990 and 2019. These data include age-standardised mortality rate (ASMR) and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) of AD and other dementias, ambient air pollution (fine particulate matter [PM2.5], NO2 and O3 concentration) and a series of covariates were from various source. …”
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One Health interventions and challenges under rural African smallholder farmer settings: A scoping review by Evanson R. Omuse, Honest Machekano, Bonoukpoè M. Sokame, Daniel M. Mutyambai, Thomas Dubois, Sevgan Subramanian, Frank Chidawanyika

“…An extensive article searches yielded 1479 references, with only 21 studies from 11 countries qualifying for this review. Implementation of OH initiatives involved the collaboration of diverse stakeholders at local, national, regional and global levels. …”
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Large-scale production of Mansonella perstans infective larvae from engorged Culicoides milnei by Chi Anizette Kien, Chi Anizette Kien, Rene Ebai, Rene Ebai, Fanny Fri Fombad, Fanny Fri Fombad, Frederick Esofi, Frederick Esofi, Anna Ning Ntuh, Anna Ning Ntuh, Emmanuel Ouam, Emmanuel Ouam, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Valerine Chawa Chunda, Valerine Chawa Chunda, Relindis Ekanya, Relindis Ekanya, Franck Noel Nietcho, Franck Noel Nietcho, Juluis Visnel Foyet, Juluis Visnel Foyet, Lucy Cho Nchang, Lucy Cho Nchang, Chefor Magha, Chefor Magha, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Peter Enyong, Peter Enyong, Achim Hoerauf, Achim Hoerauf, Achim Hoerauf, Manuel Ritter, Manuel Ritter, Samuel Wanji, Samuel Wanji

“…BackgroundMansonella perstans is transmitted by Culicoides species and affects hundred millions of inhabitants in about 33 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It is known that Mansonellosis due to Mansonella perstans do not result in a clear clinical picture, but down-regulates the immunity of patients predisposing them to other diseases like tuberculosis, HIV and malaria or damping vaccine efficacy. …”
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Elevated blood glucose and unfavourable tuberculosis treatment outcomes in a low-income setting: findings from a prospective cohort study in Eswatini by Diederick E Grobbee, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Kennedy Otwombe, Victor Williams, Alinda G Vos-Seda, Marianne Calnan, Colani S Ngwenya, Samson Haumba, Lindiwe Mdluli-Dlamini

“…Introduction The increasing burden of diabetes mellitus in low- and middle-income countries negatively impacts tuberculosis control. …”
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Evaluation of eco-driving performance of electric vehicles using driving behavior-enabled graph spectrums: A naturalistic driving study in China by Hui Zhang, Yiyue Luo, Naikan Ding, Toshiyuki Yamamoto, Chenming Fan, Chunhui Yang, Wei Xu, Chaozhong Wu

“…Electric vehicles are widely embraced as a promising solution to reduce energy consumption and emission to achieve the Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality vision, especially in developing countries. Specifically, it’s vital important to understand the ecological performance of electric vehicles and its association with driving behaviors under varying road and environmental conditions. …”
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Serological, phenotypic and molecular characterization of brucellosis in small ruminants in northern Algeria by Ibrahim Nabi, Rachid Achek, Rachid Achek, Abdelkadir Karim, Falk Melzer, Hanka Brangsch, Mandy C. Elschner, Heinrich Neubauer, Hosny El-Adawy, Hosny El-Adawy

“…Brucellosis is considered a common bacterial zoonotic disease of high prevalence in countries of the Middle East and the Mediterranean region with economic and public health impact. …”
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Rainwater and fog harvesting from solar panels by I. Alazzam, K. Shatanawi, R. Al-Weshah

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Jordan is among the most water-scarce countries in the world. The scarcity of water resources in Jordan is driving the development and advances of non-conventional water techniques that enable integrated management of water resources in addressing water scarcity challenges and promoting sustainable water use. …”
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Medication adherence and blood pressure control in treated hypertensive patients: first follow-up findings from the PREDIcT-HTN study in Northern Bangladesh by Ahmed Hossain, Gias Uddin Ahsan, Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Probal Sutradhar, Sarowar-E. Alam, Zeeba Zahra Sultana, Heba Hijazi, Syed Azizur Rahman, Mohamad Alameddine

“…In Bangladesh, as in many other countries, poor adherence to medication represents a challenge to effective hypertension management. …”
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Optimizing the Construction Supply Chain Network Considering the Flow of Materials, Equipment, Manpower, Drawings and Technical Documents by Seyed Saeid Helli, Hadi Mokhtari, Saeed Dehnavi

“…Individuals, industries and even countries incur a lot of construction costs to meet their needs in the field of construction. …”
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Awareness and knowledge regarding female genital schistosomiasis among European healthcare workers: a cross-sectional online survey by Valentina Marchese, Aaron Remkes, Irina Kislaya, Pia Rausche, André Brito, Jana Christina Hey, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Jürgen May, Daniela Fusco

“…Medical doctors (MDs) (n = 581) and nurses or midwives (NMs) (n = 341) working in infectiology, gynaecology, urology and general, travel, internal or occupational medicine in European countries were enrolled in the survey. A Poisson regression was used to identify factors associated with MDs’ knowledge and awareness of FGS and adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) were estimated. …”
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Status of Digital Health Technology Adoption in 5 Vietnamese Hospitals: Cross-Sectional Assessment by Duc Minh Tran, Nguyen Thanh Dung, Chau Minh Duc, Huynh Ngoc Hon, Le Minh Khoi, Nguyen Phuc Hau, Duong Thi Thu Huyen, Huynh Thi Le Thu, Tran Van Duc, Lam Minh Yen, C Louise Thwaites, Chris Paton

“… BackgroundDigital health technologies (DHTs) have been recognized as a key solution to help countries, especially those in the low- and middle-income group, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Triple Billion Targets. …”
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Overcoming barriers to the development of clean and digital energy start-ups: access to credit and protection of minority investors' rights by Artyukhov Artem, Oleksii Havrylenko, Olena Churikanova, Kseniia Mohylna

“…Employing a rigorous methodology, the study analyses a comprehensive dataset encompassing 18 countries and timespan 2000–2023.Using econometric models such as Ordinary Least Squares, Fixed Effects and Random Effects, the research evaluates relationships between independent variables and start-up performance metrics, including the number of ventures in clean and digital energy sectors. …”
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Environmental, socioeconomic, and sociocultural drivers of monkeypox transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a One Health perspective by Guangyu Lu, Zeyin Chong, Enyu Xu, Ce Na, Kaixuan Liu, Liying Chai, Pengpeng Xia, Kai Yang, Guoqiang Zhu, Jinkou Zhao, Olaf Müller

“…The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains one of the countries most affected. Understanding the risk factors for disease transmission from a One Health perspective is of great importance in the risk assessment, prevention, and control of zoonotic diseases. …”
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Hypofractionated image-guided radiotherapy with 70 Gy in 28 fractions for prostate cancer confined to the pelvis: a single institute experience in Taiwan by Hui-Lei Mu, Mau-Shin Chi, Hui-Ling Ko, Guang-Dar Juang, Thomas I-Sheng Hwang, Kwan-Hwa Chi, Kai-Lin Yang

“…Abstract Background The incidence of prostate cancer is increasing in Asian countries. Although moderately hypofractionated radiotherapy is not inferior to conventional fractionated radiation according to the updated guidelines, data regarding its efficacy and safety in Taiwan are currently lacking. …”
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The Explo’Santé mixed methods protocol: an interventional research school health promotion project in France by Matteo Olivo, Adeline Darlington-Bernard, Corélie Salque, Laurie Fraticelli, Emmanuel Ricard, Florence Carrouel, Emily Darlington

“…WHO’s Global Action Plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013–2020 (extended) tackles this issue and its implications regarding inequalities between countries and populations. Based on combined behavioural, environmental and policy approaches, health promotion aims to reduce health inequities and address health determinants through 3 strategies: education, prevention and protection. …”
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Obstetric Danger Signs: Knowledge, Attitude, Health-Seeking Action, and Associated Factors among Postnatal Mothers in Nekemte Town, Oromia Region, Western Ethiopia—A Community-Base... by Misganu Teshoma Regasa, Jote Markos, Ashenafi Habte, Shivaleela P. Upashe

“…Maternal mortality remains unacceptably high due to pregnancy complications and remains the major health problems in many developing countries such as Ethiopia. Having poor knowledge of obstetric danger signs contributes to delays in seeking and receiving skilled care which in turn increases maternal mortality. …”
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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer in Singapore by Hui Lionel Raphael Chen, Piea Peng Lee, Yun Zhao, Wei Hao Caleb Ng, Jiashen Zhao, Yu En Christopher Tan, Bo Jie Sean Loh, Kah-Hoe Pierce Chow, Hiang Khoon Tan, Kwong-Wei Emile Tan

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries implemented lockdowns and social distancing measures, which may delay the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). …”
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A nursing and midwifery training program in Kathmandu on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship and infection prevention and control: a qualitative and quantitative outcomes and... by Jamuna Tamrakar Sayami, Rakchya Amatya, Kshitij Karki, Deepak Bajracharya, Basudha Shrestha, Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Tyler Prentiss, Anita Shallal, Marcus Zervos, Katie Latack, Linda Kaljee

“…BackgroundLow- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately affected by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …”
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Comparison of Placental Doppler Ultrasound indices in Pregnant Women with Iron Deficiency Anemia, Minor Beta-Thalassemia and Healthy Pregnant in first half of pregnancy by Zahra Rahmani, Maryam Abdi Valikchali, Tahere Gelini Moghaddam, Shahabodin Gharahveysi

“…Background and purpose: Anemia during pregnancy is a public health issue, particularly in developing countries, and is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as premature birth, low birth weight (LBW), and placental growth disorders (vascular changes and placental volume). …”
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Hubungan Diare dengan Status Gizi Balita di Kelurahan Lubuk Buaya Kecamatan Koto Tangah Kota Padang by Alania Rosari, Eka Agustia Rini, Masrul Masrul

“…Data from WHO in 2010 showed 18% of children under five years old in developing countries are underweight. Malnutrition may increase the risk of infectious disease because the immune system is decreased. …”
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