Application of BPNN Optimized by Fireworks Algorithm on Structural Bearing Capacity Analysis of Transmission Tower under Icing Conditions by Jian Guo, Wu Guo

“…The structural bearing capacity under icing is greatly affected by meteorological conditions and environmental factors, which has strong randomness and complexity, and brings a series of urgent problems to the structural stability of transmission towers. …”
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Machine learning for predicting Chagas disease infection in rural areas of Brazil. by Fabio De Rose Ghilardi, Gabriel Silva, Thallyta Maria Vieira, Ariela Mota, Ana Luiza Bierrenbach, Renata Fiuza Damasceno, Lea Campos de Oliveira, Alexandre Dias Porto Chiavegatto Filho, Ester Sabino

“…Furthermore, we emphasize the importance of integrating socio-demographic and environmental factors into neglected disease prediction models to enhance their performance.…”
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Life expectancy of cats in Britain: moggies and mollies live longer by Fernando Mata

“…The findings underscore the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors in determining the health and longevity of domestic cats. …”
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Assessing the ecological resilience of Ebola virus in Africa and potential influencing factors based on a synthesized model. by Li Shen, Jiawei Song, Yibo Zhou, Xiaojie Yuan, Samuel Seery, Ting Fu, Xihao Liu, Yihong Liu, Zhongjun Shao, Rui Li, Kun Liu

“…<h4>Methodology</h4>Based on historical Ebola cases and relevant environmental factors collected from 2014 to 2022 in Africa, the spatiotemporal distribution of Ebola adaptability is characterized by integrating four distinct ecological models into one synthesized spatiotemporal framework. …”
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Influence of Social Determinants of Health Service Quality on Patient Satisfaction at Undata Hospital, Palu by Sudirman Sudirman, Muhammad Nur Ali, Nurdin Rahman

“…These insights underline the importance of a holistic approach to improving healthcare services, focusing on broader social and environmental factors.…”
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A Qualitative Study of Factors Perceived to Influence Physical Activity among Young Athletes after ACL Reconstruction by Christin Zwolski, Timothy Rethorn, Staci Thomas, Jacqueline Goodway, Mark Paterno, Catherine Quatman-Yates, Laura Schmitt

“…These findings serve as an important foundation for future studies to explore the psychological and environmental factors identified as important to one's physical activity participation in the years following adolescent ACLR…”
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Functioning performance trajectory and its associated factors for people with disability—A 4-year national study by Tzu-Ying Chiu, Tsan-Hon Liou, Chia-Feng Yen

“…The assessment methods used are as follows: activity and participation rated using the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (with high scores indicating increased limitations in daily life), personal factors, body function and structure, and environmental factors. Statistical analysis was conducted using latent growth curve models. …”
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‘Underestimation of fall risks by older adults: The need for professional evaluation to identify home hazards’ by E．Y Ishigaki, A．S Passos, L．E．G Leme

“…Approximately 30–50 % of falls are related to environmental factors, with 60 % occurring within the home. …”
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Health promotion and tobacco control: a transatlantic perspective between Brazil and Portugal by Francisco Lucas de Lima Fontes, Ermelinda do Carmo Valente Caldeira

“… Health promotion, a concept based on the Ottawa Charter, recognizes that health is influenced by economic, social and environmental factors, as well as individual practices. The fight against smoking is one of the most challenging fronts in this context, given its direct relationship with the global burden of chronic diseases and preventable deaths. …”
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Awareness of Contraindications Among Cancer Patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mansour Almuqbil, Rama Abdulhamid Mohammed Alobaid, Amouna Abdulrahim Mazal Alhamad, Noor Hussam Eddin, Nora Al Yahya, Walaa F. Alsanie, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Majid Alhomrani, Amal F. Alshammary, Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi, Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq

“…Multinomial regression analysis was employed to identify the predictors of awareness of contraindicated medications, foods, and other environmental factors. Results Nationality, co-morbidities, and cancer duration were significant predictors of awareness regarding contraindicated drugs. …”
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Sleep Promotion among Critically Ill Patients: Earplugs/Eye Mask versus Ocean Sound—A Randomized Controlled Trial Study by Abhilasha Chaudhary, Vinay Kumari, Neetu Neetu

“…Poor sleep quality is common in the intensive care unit (ICU), where several factors including environmental factors contribute to sleep deprivation. Objective. …”
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Treatment Challenges in a Tourette Syndrome Patient with Self-Injurious Behaviour: Case Report and Literature Review by G. Asadauskaitė, G. Jasionytė, M. Karnickas

“…The course of illness and the severity of symptoms are influenced by various stressors, intense emotional experiences, and environmental factors. Tourette syndrome is commonly treated with psychotherapy, pharmacological treatment, or a combination of these methods. …”
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The Effect of Temperature on Growth and Odour Production in Three Cyanobacteria Species by Reyhan Akçaalan, Zuhal Zengin

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of temperature, one of the most important environmental factors, on the growth and odour production of Microcoleus sp. …”
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Relationship of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with weather and season by Okkes Zortuk, Fatih Selvi, Cihan Bedel, Mustafa Korkut

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between STEMI patients and weather conditions, as recent studies suggest that environmental factors may contribute to the development of STEMI. …”
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Applying social cognitive theory to predict physical activity and dietary behavior among patients with type-2 diabetes by Ann Tresa Sebastian, Eslavath Rajkumar, P Tejaswini, R Lakshmi, J Romate

“…The social cognitive theory addresses the role of personal and environmental factors in an individual’s health behavior. …”
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Experimental Study of Site-Specific Soil Water Content and Rainfall Inducing Shallow Landslides: Case of Gakenke District, Rwanda by Martin Kuradusenge, Santhi Kumaran, Marco Zennaro, Albert Niyonzima

“…The results obtained show that the threshold for landslide occurrence does not solely correlate with the total rainfall amount (or intensity) or soil moisture, but also influenced by internal (geological, morphological) and environmental factors. Among the sampled sites, the sites covered by forest indicated no sign of slope failure, whereas sites with crops could slip. …”
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The Effect of Social Isolation and Loneliness on the Welfare of the Elderly: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Kyarikunda, Jennifer

“…Factors leading to social isolation and loneliness among the elderly in Kabale Municipality included; living alone, being unmarried, having inadequate family relations or support, having lower income and assets, and having poorer physical and mental health. having lower educational attainment, socioeconomic status, social environmental factors (limited access to transportation, housing situation living in private residence, and others. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of Cholera Transmission incorporating Media Coverage. by Muhereza, Obed

“…The spread of the disease depends largely on social and environmental factors such as, eating food or drinking water contaminated with feaces from an infected person. …”
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Exploring the Root Causes of Low Household Income among Smallholder Farmers in Kamuli District, Busoga Region, Uganda. by Lubaale, Ronald Gideon, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…These challenges were categorized into agricultural production practices and technologies, institutional factors and market dynamics, and environmental factors and shocks. Limited adoption of modern agricultural practices, poor market access, and climate variability emerged as key impediments to income generation. …”
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Effect of Parental Care and Teenage Pregnancy in Kirima Sub-County Kanungu District. by Ariho, Syliver

“…Other factors promoting teenage pregnancy can be addressed through parental involvement, environmental factors, government intervention, parents' education and economic backgrounds, education for girls, awareness programs on teenage pregnancy, and financial support. …”
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