Joint association of systemic immune-inflammation index and phenotypic age acceleration with chronic respiratory disease: a cross-sectional study by Yuan Zhan, Ruonan Yang, Jie Feng, Genlong Bai, Xiangyun Shi, Jiaheng Zhang, Jingbo Zhang

“…Abstract Background Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) represents a series of lung disorders and is posing a global health burden. Systemic inflammation and phenotypic ageing have been respectively reported to associate with certain CRD. …”
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Sincronización de estro en cuyes (Cavia porcellus) mediante dos dosis de PGF2α y su efecto sobre parámetros reproductivos by Cornelio Rosales–Jaramillo, Guillermo Guevara, Pedro Nieto, José Atilio Aranguren–Méndez, Diana Farfán–Patiño, Maribel Bermeo–Bacuilima, Anabel Guamán-Guallpa

“…El cuy (Cavia porcellus) originario de los Andes, ha incrementado su importancia como especie de interés zootécnico a nivel global debido a la alta calidad de su carne. Dentro de su producción, el manejo de la reproducción busca la optimización reproductiva basada en la sincronización del estro. …”
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Insights Into Causal Effects of Genetically Proxied Lipids and Lipid‐Modifying Drug Targets on Cardiometabolic Diseases by Liwan Fu, Qin Liu, Hong Cheng, Xiaoyuan Zhao, Jingfan Xiong, Jie Mi

“…Methods Genetic variants related to lipid profiles and targets for lipid modification were sourced from the Global Lipids Genetics Consortium. Summary data for 10 cardiometabolic diseases were compiled from both discovery and replication data sets. …”
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The mediating effect of the budget process on the performance of small- and medium-sized enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Vuong Khanh Tuan, Premkumar Rajagopal

“…Additionally, this study will provide SMEs with management procedures to compete, adapt, and enhance their sustainability within the global market. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This model provides researchers and practitioners with the invaluable knowledge needed to manage enterprise performance, which will assist SMEs in developing as sustainable and competitive players in this new era.…”
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Spatiotemporal evolution and driving force analysis of drought characteristics in the Yellow River Basin by Meiying Wang, Yangbo Chen, Jingyu Li, Yanjun Zhao

“…Global warming intensifies extreme precipitation events, impacting society significantly, and drought is one of the most important stress factors for the ecological security of the Yellow River Basin (YRB). …”
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The impact of Covid-19 on harm reduction policies in Iran: an interrupted time series analysis by Siavash Beiranvand, Meysam Behzadifar, Aidin Aryankhesal, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Abstract Background The global emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems, disrupting routine services and necessitating swift adaptations. …”
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Impact of the Late Miocene Cooling on the loss of coral reefs in the Central Indo-Pacific by B. F. Petrick, L. Reuning, M. Pfeiffer, G. Auer, L. Schwark

“…<p>The Late Miocene Cooling (LMC) has been recognized as a global event in the climate record and posited as the start of modern ecosystems. …”
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DEFINIÇÃO INTERNACIONAL DE ERGONOMIA by IEA

“…Ergonomia (ou Fatores Humanos) é a disciplina científica que trata da compreensão das interações entre os seres humanos e outros elementos de um sistema, e a profissão que aplica teorias, princípios, dados e métodos, a projetos que visam otimizar o bem estar humano e a performance global dos sistemas. Os praticantes da Ergonomia, Ergonomistas contribuem para o planejamento, projeto e a avaliação de tarefas, postos de trabalho, produtos, ambientes e sistemas para torná-los compatíveis com as necessidades, habilidades e limitações das pessoas. …”
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Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) symptoms in selected government primary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda by Josephine Ssirimuzaawo, Miph Musoke, Pio Frank Kiyingi

“…And also inform educational policies and interventions tailored to address the needs of children with ADHD in Uganda and globally. Design/methodology/approach – The research paradigm adopted was pragmatism, an explanatory sequential mixed methods approach was used, with a quantitative sample of 1,067 participants (learners), 64 teachers who underwent a series of training to equip them with the necessary knowledge about ADHD filled questionnaires for the 1,067 learners, four teachers selected in each school, one teacher per class and a qualitative sample of 32 teachers and one key informant from 16 primary schools. …”
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Factors associated with occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Building Construction: insights from a mixed methods study in Osun State, Nigeria by Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo, Adedeji Ayodeji Onayade, Nisha Naicker

“…Abstract Background Occupational injuries (OI) remains a global health issue, claiming approximately 1000 lives daily. …”
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The Anthelmintic Activity of <i>Nepeta racemosa</i> Lam. Against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep: Rosmarinic Acid Quantification and In Silico Tubulin-Binding Studies by Büşra Karpuz Ağören, Mahmut Sinan Erez, Esma Kozan, Aydın Dağyaran, Mevlüt Akdağ, Eduardo Sobarzo-Sánchez, Esra Küpeli Akkol

“…Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) inflict significant economic losses on sheep and goat farming globally due to reduced productivity and the development of anthelmintic resistance. …”
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Artificial-Intelligence-Based Investigation on Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Changes in Response to Population Growth in South Punjab, Pakistan by Tanweer Abbas, Muhammad Shoaib, Raffaele Albano, Muhammad Azhar Inam Baig, Irfan Ali, Hafiz Umar Farid, Muhammad Usman Ali

“…This negative impact directly relates to climate change, sustainable agriculture, inflation, and food security at local and global levels. Remote sensing and GIS tools can provide valuable information about change detection. …”
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Biosynthesis, characterization, and in-vitro anticancer effect of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles using Acalypha indica Linn: In-silico approach by Luailik Madaniyah, Saidun Fiddaroini, Elok Kamilah Hayati, Moh. Farid Rahman, Akhmad Sabarudin

“…Cancer is a significant global health issue, with rising prevalence and mortality rates demanding urgent attention. …”
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Patterns and predictors of mortality in a semi-urban population-based cohort in Sri Lanka: findings from the Ragama Health Study by Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera, Madunil Anuk Niriella, Hithanadura Janaka de Silva, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran, Shamila Thivanshi De Silva, Uthuru Beddage Thulani, Anuradha Supun Dassanayake, Arjuna Priyadarsin De Silva, Sureka Chackrewarthy, Udaya Ranawaka, Norihiro Kato, Ananda Rajitha Wickremasinghe

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Predictive effect of estimated glomerular filtrate rate by creatinine or cystatin C on mortality in patients with coronary artery disease by Shiqun Chen, Yang Zhou, Guoxiao Liang, Wanying Wu, Zhigang Huang, Lile Shi, Yuwei Gao, Xia Gu, Dongmei Wang

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Assessing the Factors Influencing Attrition of Health Workers in Government Health Units in Lyantonde District, Uganda. by Kansiime, Benon

“…Introduction The shortage of health workers remains a critical public health issue globally despite of national strategic plans enacted in 2014 by world leaders which aimed at handling the shortage of health workforce. …”
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A Model for Organizational Preparedness of SMEs During COVID-19 Pandemic in Kigezi Sub-region in South Western Uganda. by Tamwesigire, Caleb, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun

“…The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has severely affected the global and Uganda economy with major victims being small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Workers Towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention in Health Centers of Bushenyi District. by Byamukama, Julius

“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the health setting is a global public health problem. The risk of occupational exposure to HBV among healthcare workers is a major concern, especially among students in health professions and health workers in health centers. …”
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Prevalence of and Risk factors associated with hypertension: a community based- cross sectional study in Ndorwa West Health Sub District, Kabale district, southwestern Uganda. by Munezero,Tamu John Bosco, Mfitumukiza, Valence, Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Mandera, Immaculate, Kabami, Jane, Arineitwe, Edward Bwengye, Namuyibwa, Lydia, Izo, Herbert, Baikaitwoha, Everd M., Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper

“…Globally, one billion people have hypertension (HT), it kills 9.4 million people annually. …”
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Cardiovascular risk assessment: Missing albuminuria contributing to gender inequality by Patricia de Sequera, Javier Arias, Borja Quiroga, María Benavent, Fabio Procaccini, Iago Romero, Guillermo López, Javier Diez, Alberto Ortiz

“…Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with high cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, and requires specific interventions to decreases CVD risk.The guidelines indicate that systematic global CVD risk assessment is recommended in individuals with any major vascular risk factor. …”
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