Effects of short and long-term exposure to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) in indoor environment air on human health: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sedighe Afrasiabi, Marzieh Fattahi Darghlou, Younes Mohammadi, Mostafa Leili

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Climate Change and Veterinary Medicine: A Call to Action for a Healthier Planet [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Winnifred Akello

“…As the stewards of animal health, veterinarians are uniquely positioned to lead the change in addressing these complex challenges at the nexus of human, animal, and environmental health and well-being. This article calls for urgent actions to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation strategies into veterinary practice and education. …”
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Influence of Exposure to Benzo[a]pyrene on Mice Testicular Germ Cells during Spermatogenesis by Hueiwang Anna Jeng, Silvina M. Bocca

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Web-based intervention improving quality of life among patients with type 2 diabetes in southern Karnataka, India by Deepak Anil, D. Sunil Kumar, Rajendra Prasad Shivaswamy, Arun Gopi, G Hari Prakash, Deepika Yadav

“…Diabetes can impair a person’s quality of life (QoL) by having an adverse effect on their physical, psychological, social, and environmental health. This study attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based model in improving the health-related QoL among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Southern Karnataka. …”
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Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices in Kabowohe Division, Sheema Muinicipal Council, Sheema District by Hilda, Karungi

“…This clarifies that 2.72 metric tons of solid waste are generated per clay, with only 48.47 metric tons collected or removed from landfills and other areas, with the composition of solid waste generated being (83.6%) organic or plant origin, (0.9%) waste paper, 1.2% waste plastics, 0.3% waste metals, 0.1% sasscullet materials, and (3.9%) other materials (District Environmental Health Annual Report, 2014). Objective of the study: To examine solid waste management practices and the challenges faced in Solid waste management in Kabwohe division, Sheema Municipality Methodology: The study was carried out in Kabwohe Division, Sheena Municipality, and Sheema District. …”
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Mapping the association between mental health and people's perceived and actual ability to practice hygiene-related behaviours in humanitarian and pandemic crises: A scoping review... by Emily Yasmin Ghassemi, Astrid Hasund Thorseth, Karine Le Roch, Thomas Heath, Sian White

“…Here, they often reside in areas with poor environmental health conditions leading to an increased burden of infectious diseases such as gastrointestinal and respiratory infections. …”
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Transport and Mitigation of Exhaled Electronic Cigarette Aerosols in a Multizone Indoor Environment by Li Zhang, Yan Lin, Yifang Zhu

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Transitioning opportunities for sub-Saharan Africa’s small-scale urban pig farming towards a sustainable circular bioeconomy by Rebecca Mmamakgone Mathobela, Annelin Henriehetta Molotsi, Munyaradzi Chris Marufu, Phillip Evert Strydom, Cletos Mapiye

“…Small-scale urban pig farming (SUPF) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) contributes to food, nutrition, income and social security of indigent urbanites but is associated with animal, human and environmental health risks. In this context, it is critical to identify key strategies to optimize the benefits and minimize the risks of SUPF in SSA. …”
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Formaldehyde Exposure and Its Potential Health Risk in Some Beauty Salons in Kumasi Metropolis by Noah Kyame Asare-Donkor, James Kusi Appiah, Vincent Torve, Ray Bright Voegborlo, Anthony Apeke Adimado

“…Out of the sixty salons sampled, 36 salons had formaldehyde levels above the WHO permissible limit of 100 µg/m3 for an eight-hour working period and also exceeded the 55 and 9 µg/m3 for chronic and acute reference exposure limit, respectively, set by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. The results of this study revealed that the number of customers that visit the salon in a week, number of salon services offered, and age of salon had a positive significant correlation with the level of formaldehyde determined in each salon. …”
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Trueperella pyogenes and Brucella abortus Coinfection in a Dog and a Cat on a Dairy Farm in Egypt with Recurrent Cases of Mastitis and Abortion by Gamal Wareth, Mohamed El-Diasty, Falk Melzer, Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, Amir Abdulmawjood, Lisa D. Sprague, Heinrich Neubauer

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Geographic Information Systems and MATLAB Simulation to Quantify and Analyze Traffic Congestion in Oja Oba Road, Arakale Road, and FUTA North Gate Road of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeri... by E. T. Idowu, O. J. Nnamani, O. O. Aderinlewo

“… Urban traffic congestion presents persistent challenges to transportation efficiency, economic productivity, and environmental health, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities. …”
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Forecasting O3 and NO2 concentrations with spatiotemporally continuous coverage in southeastern China using a Machine learning approach by Zeyue Li, Jianzhao Bi, Yang Liu, Xuefei Hu

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Effect of non-starch polysaccharides and butterfly pea flower on the in vitro digestibility of glutinous rice by Jamie Xiu Qing Siah, Teck Ann Ong, Oni Yuliarti, Joshua Ding Wei Teo

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The Metabolic Syndrome and Biochemical Recurrence following Radical Prostatectomy by Jennifer M. Post, Jennifer L. Beebe-Dimmer, Hal Morgenstern, Christine Neslund-Dudas, Cathryn H. Bock, Nora Nock, Andrew Rundle, Michelle Jankowski, Benjamin A. Rybicki

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A Systematic Review of Opportunities and Limitations of Innovative Practices in Sustainable Agriculture by Anita Boros, Eszter Szólik, Goshu Desalegn, Dávid Tőzsér

“…On the other hand, sustainable agricultural practices consider sustainability’s environmental, economic, and social aspects, thereby preserving environmental health and supporting economic viability and social well-being. …”
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In Vivo Anthelmintic Efficacy of Adansonia digitata and Anogeissus leiocarpa against Haemonchus contortus Infestation Induced in Sheep by Julienne Kuiseu, Basile Konmy, Christian Cocou Dansou, Tony Taofick Babalola Abiodoun Sounkere, Claude Gbemeho Houssoukpe, Sylvie Mawule Hounzangbe-Adote, Patrick Aleodjrodo Edorh, Pascal Abiodoun Olounlade

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Identification and Characterization of TEX101 in Bovine Epididymal Spermatozoa by Subir K. Nagdas, Eric L. McLean, Leeá P. Richardson, Samir Raychoudhury

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Developmental inequity and the impact of pesticide exposure on gut and brain health in developing nations – a Brazilian perspective by Jessica Gama, Bianca Cruz Neves, Antonio Pereira

“…However, the widespread use of agrochemicals during this period has led to significant concerns regarding environmental health and human well-being. In developing nations, where pesticide regulation is often less stringent, the use of highly hazardous chemicals poses serious health risks. …”
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Targeted maximum likelihood based estimation for longitudinal mediation analysis by Wang Zeyi, Laan Lars van der, Petersen Maya, Gerds Thomas, Kvist Kajsa, Laan Mark van der

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