Diagnosing skin neglected tropical diseases with the aid of digital health tools: A scoping review. by Ewelina Julia Barnowska, Anil Fastenau, Srilekha Penna, Ann-Kristin Bonkass, Sophie Stuetzle, Ricky Janssen

“…Overall, future studies should consider expanding the geographical and disease scope of research on digital health tools which aid the diagnosis of skin NTDs.…”
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The Complex Neural Network Model for Mass Appraisal and Scenario Forecasting of the Urban Real Estate Market Value That Adapts Itself to Space and Time by Leonid N. Yasnitsky, Vitaly L. Yasnitsky, Aleksander O. Alekseev

“…This aim is achieved since our model is based on a neural network trained on examples considering both construction and operational characteristics, as well as geographical and environmental characteristics, along with time-changing macroeconomic parameters that describe the economic state of a specific region, country, and the world. …”
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ANALYSE ET MODÉLISATION DE LA VULNÉRABILITÉ AUX MALADIES À TRANSMISSION HYDRIQUE DANS L’ESPACE URBAIN DE LA VILLE DE BATNA – NORD-EST ALGERIEN by BAZIZ NAFISSA, KALLA MAHDI, DRIDI HADDA, BOUTRID MOHAMED LAMINE

“…To estimate and spatialize the level of risk, we rely on a method for assessing vulnerability by digital index coupled with a Geographic Information System (GIS). Several methods have been developed for the assessment of vulnerability to pollution, among these the DRASTIC method, mostly used worldwide, has been identified as one of the vulnerability methods specific to appraising groundwater pollution. …”
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Changes in Different Classes of Precipitation and the Impacts on Sediment Yield in the Hekouzhen-Longmen Region of the Yellow River Basin, China by Suzhen Dang, Xiaoyan Liu, Xiaoyu Li, Manfei Yao, Dan Zhang

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Seroepidemiological Study of Human Toxoplasmosis in Females in Ardabil City, 2019-2020 by Roya Houshmandi Khaneghahi, Shahram Habibzadeh, Farhad Pourfarzi, Behnam Mohammadi Ghalehbin

“…Since the awareness of the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in different population groups and geographical areas and the risk factors involved in it, is one of the most important indicators which can be estimated the risk of infection in any society, this study aims to know the extent of prevalence of anti-toxoplasma antibody in  serum and some risk factors related to it in females in Ardabil city. …”
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Humanitarian activity as a ‘soft power’ instrument of transnational corporations by N. O. Yudin

“…In order to establish a monopoly over certain markets, create opportunities for additional revenue growth and geographic expansion, TNCs are actively using a wide range of political instruments, in which various humanitarian projects and initiatives play an increasingly important role. …”
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Phylogeny and taxonomy of Nigroporus (Polyporales, Basidiomycota) with four new species from Asia and Oceania by Xiang-Lin Li, Yu-Cheng Dai, Zhan-Bo Liu, Yu-Han Jiang, Hong-Gao Liu, Yuan Yuan

“…Nigroporus australianus is characterized by narrower basidiospores measuring 3.4–4.1 × 1.3–1.5 µm, thicker contextual hyphae measuring 3.2–6.4 µm in diam and a geographical distribution in Australia. Nigroporus austroasianus is characterized by smaller pores measuring 10–13 per mm, generative hyphae dominant in the tube trama, small basidiospores measuring 3–4.1 × 1.5–2 μm and a distribution in Malaysia and tropical to subtropical regions of China. …”
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The relationship between maternal age, obesity and child mortality: a cross-sectional study using 2013–2014 Demographic and Health Survey in Democratic Republic of the Congo at nat... by Zacharie Tsala Dimbuene, Raphaël Muanza Nzuzi, Severin Mabanza Matondo

“…Therefore, interventions and programmes to improve nutrition should incorporate geographical disparities to tackle adverse child outcomes associated with maternal obesity, to limit negative consequences of maternal obesity, including non-communicable diseases which might be a strong impediment to reach Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 and 3. …”
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Characteristics, distribution patterns and efforts to handle macroplastic waste on the border of the Musi river, Palembang city, Indonesia by Putri Mega Kusuma, Utaya Sugeng, Sumarmi, Bachri Syamsul

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Biodiversity conservation and threat reduction in Kibale and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas, Uganda by Joseph Katswera, Norah M. Mutekanga, Charles K.Twesigye

“…The data was analysed using Geographical Information System software ESRI ArcGIS version 10.31, threat reduction assessment tool, Pearson Chi square test, Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient, Paired Samples t Test, and one-way Analysis of Variables; and presented in tables and figures. …”
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Utilization of an Intraoperative Grading Scale in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Nepalese Perspective by Suman Baral, Raj Kumar Chhetri, Neeraj Thapa

“…Introduction. Difficult geographic diversity and late presentation to medical attention often make the laparoscopic cholecystectomy difficult and chances of conversion and complication remains. …”
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Assessment of Ecosystem Vulnerability in the Tropic of Cancer (Yunnan Section) by Hui Ye, Die Bai, Jinliang Wang, Shucheng Tan, Shiyin Liu

“…This study aims to comprehensively assess the ecological vulnerability of the Yunnan section of the Tropic of Cancer, addressing this research gap by utilizing geographic information system (GIS) technology and the Vulnerability Scoping Diagram (VSD) model. …”
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Prevalence of dry eye disease in Russia by O.N. Onufriichuk, A.V. Kuroyedov

“…This issue is further exacerbated by the lack of study coordination in a whole country and, as a result, the use of different methods and diagnostic criteria, samples of unequal age, comorbidities, region, and climatic geographical living conditions. This review paper attempts to summarize major trends and issues and to outline ways to study and solve them.…”
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Abortion and contraception for incarcerated people: A scoping review. by Martha Paynter, Paula Pinzón Hernández, Clare Heggie, Shelley McKibbon, Sarah Munro

“…Some studies articulated participants felt judged when discussing contraception with prison-based health care providers. Geographic location, out-of-pocket payments, and trust in health care providers were reported as barriers to access.…”
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Using low-cost sensors to assess common air pollution sources across multiple residences by Catrin J. Rathbone, Dimitrios Bousiotis, Owain G. Rose, Francis D. Pope

“…This method may be applied in future studies for extended periods to investigate the influence of source seasonality on PM concentrations or scaled up to investigate source variability across larger geographical areas.…”
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A cross-case study comparison of Australian metropolitan and regional cancer nurses’ experiences of work-related stressors and supports by Lauren Parkinson-Zarb, Cameron Duff, Ying Wang, Jane Mills

“…A multiple case study research design was used in this study, with two groups of cancer nurses making up a total of 30 participants, allocated to separate cases bounded by geographical location. A two-phase study of Victorian cancer nurses in metropolitan and regional healthcare services was conducted from 2019 to 2021. …”
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Perception of Nurses Towards Documentation of Patients Records at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Katushabe, Annet

“…A social interaction group should be created for the nurses of a particular hospital or geographical location to help tackle the problems faced by nurses.…”
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Rehabilitation Services and Disability in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Orishaba, Joan

“…This study recommended that the local actors need to take charge and renew efforts made by international organizations by providing trained rehabilitation staff and quality rehabilitation services in several geographical locations and developing a national referral system. …”
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Impact of Flooding of River Nyamwamba on Community Development: A Case Study of Nyamwamba Sub-County Kasese District. by Bihamba, Juliet

“…Lastly, the study revealed effective disaster management, 23% of the respondents mentioned adaptation to climate change, 20% said early warning and community education, 17% of the respondents mentioned integrated and water resource management, 13% mentioned community involvement and stakeholder management, 10% mentioned flood modeling and simulation and geographical information system, 10% of the respondents mentioned zoning and land use planning and 07% of the respondents who participated in the study mentioned construction of flood barriers and levees. .…”
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Design of a Solar Dryer for Tomatoes. by Bwire, Samlex Sibagaya

“…The design was based on the geographical location which is kabale and meteorological data were obtained for proper design specification. …”
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