Trends in incidence, prevalence, and mortality of non-communicable diseases in Iraq (2003–2021) by Mohammed Merzah

“…Methods Data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021 were utilized. …”
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The Wine Quality of Merlot Relies in Irrigation Supplementation and Spotlights Sustainable Production Constraints in Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems by Camila Ribalta-Pizarro, Paula Muñoz, Sergi Munné-Bosch

“…The Mediterranean climate has been traditionally favorable for winemaking and irrigation practice has been historically avoided and even forbidden, but current productive scenarios are suffering radical changes because of global warming. Therefore, seeking sustainable approaches to improve water availability is key to obtaining high-quality wines and maintain its style, without affecting yields. …”
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The Influence of Access Barriers on Outpatient Services Use among Low-income Households in Malaysia. by Aziz Jamal, Yunfei Li, Ning Liu, Mohd Zulkifli Abdullah

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Estimating the Economic and Clinical Value of Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance to Three Gram-negative Pathogens in Japan by Tetsuya Matsumoto, Oliver Darlington, Ryan Miller, Jason Gordon, Phil McEwan, Takahisa Ohashi, Amer Taie, Akira Yuasa

“…**Background:** Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a significant global public health crisis. Despite ample availability of Gram-positive antibiotics, there is a distinct lack of agents against Gram-negative pathogens, including carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, which remains a real threat in Japan. …”
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Speckled-egg staining appearance of cryptococcal osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient by Matthew Alexander Stack, John-Paul Lavik, Jack G. Schneider, Brynne E. Cross

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Mononuclear Aluminum–Fluoride Ions, AlF<i>_x</i>^(+/−)—Study of Plausible Frameworks of Complexes with Biomolecules and Their In Vitro Toxicity by Anja Pavlovič, Larisa Janžič, Lucija Sršen, Andreja Nataša Kopitar, Kathleen F. Edwards, Joel F. Liebman, Maja Ponikvar-Svet

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Age as the Impact on Mortality Rate in Trauma Patients by Onchuda Wongweerakit, Osaree Akaraborworn, Burapat Sangthong, Komet Thongkhao

“…Background. Globally, the fastest-growing population is that of older adults. …”
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Prevalence, predictors and selected outcomes of early sexual initiation among adolescents in secondary schools in Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria: a mixed methods study by Uchechi Grace Okonta

“…Despite many negative effects of early sexual initiation, its prevalence has kept increasing globally over the past decades.Objective This study aims to determine the burden, identify risk factors and examine the selected outcomes of early sexual initiation among secondary school adolescents.Design The study was a school-based descriptive cross-sectional survey which employed quantitative and qualitative methods.Method A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 in-school adolescents aged 15–19 in Lugbe, Abuja. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from different animal food origins in Jimma, South Western Ethiopia by Diriba Taddese, Mukarim Abdurahaman, Motuma Debelo, Eshetu Shumi, Gelana Urgessa, Dase Kefyalew, Moa Melaku, Tadele Kebeta, Gazali Abafaji

“…Abstract Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus poses a significant global health threat. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of S. aureus isolated from various animal food sources in the Jimma zone of Ethiopia. …”
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Link Scheduling in Satellite Networks via Machine Learning Over Riemannian Manifolds by Joarder Jafor Sadique, Imtiaz Nasim, Ahmed S. Ibrahim

“…Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites play a crucial role in enhancing global connectivity, serving a complementary solution to existing terrestrial systems. …”
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Sinodalidad, democracia y democratización by Alessandro Caviglia

“…Seguidamente, presenta el lugar que ocupa la Iglesia católica dentro de la democracia constitucional de derecho, en tanto que es parte de la sociedad civil trasnacional y global. Para mayor precisión conceptual, la Iglesia será entendida en términos de comunidad que abraza una “doctrina comprehensiva razonable” que es el cristianismo. …”
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Genome sequencing and comparison of five Tilletia species to identify candidate genes for the detection of regulated species infecting wheat by Hai D. T. Nguyen, Tahera Sultana, Prasad Kesanakurti, Sarah Hambleton

“…Two of the four species infecting wheat have restricted distributions globally and are subject to quarantine regulations to prevent their spread to new areas. …”
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Immunoinformatics Approach to Design a Chimeric CD70-Peptide Vaccine against Renal Cell Carcinoma by Haideh Namdari, Farhad Rezaei, Fatemeh Heidarnejad, Mohammad Yaghoubzad-Maleki, Maryam Karamigolbaghi

“…All vaccines comprised antigenic, nontoxic, and nonallergenic epitopes, ensuring extensive global population coverage. The vaccine constructs demonstrated favorable physicochemical characteristics. …”
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Evaluating the dynamics of fee-free higher education in South Africa: a causal loop diagram approach  [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Tlotlo Ramasu

“…Furthermore, the study aligns with global goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), as well as the African Agenda 2063’s focus on human capital development. …”
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Can eating pleasure be a lever for healthy eating? A systematic scoping review of eating pleasure and its links with dietary behaviors and health. by Alexandra Bédard, Pierre-Olivier Lamarche, Lucie-Maude Grégoire, Catherine Trudel-Guy, Véronique Provencher, Sophie Desroches, Simone Lemieux

“…Using the scoping review methodology, a comprehensive search of the peer-reviewed literature (Medline, PsycInfo, Embase, ERIC, Web of Science, CINAHL, ABI/Inform global and Sociology Abstract) and of the grey literature (ProQuest Dissertations & Theses and Google) was carried out by two independent reviewers. …”
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The growth–environment nexus amid geopolitical risks: cointegration and machine learning algorithm approaches by Md. Idris Ali, Md. Atikur Rahaman, Mohammed Julfikar Ali, Md. Ferdausur Rahman

“…Abstract Geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, ongoing Middle-Eastern wars, and the post-Cold War dynamics between the USA and Russia, have contributed to significant global political instability. These risks disrupt economic growth, destabilize energy supply chains, and foster economic uncertainty, often prioritizing energy security over environmental sustainability. …”
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Integrated strategies for effective remediation of chromium-contaminated soils: Advancements, challenges, and sustainability implications by Yingying Xing, Yu Zheng, Xiukang Wang

“…Soil chromium contamination represents a significant global environmental challenge, posing serious risks to human health and ecosystems. …”
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The microeconomics of abortion: A scoping review and analysis of the economic consequences for abortion care-seekers. by Ernestina Coast, Samantha R Lattof, Yana van der Meulen Rodgers, Brittany Moore, Cheri Poss

“…Individual-level costs of abortion-related care have implications for the timing and type of care sought, globally. In contexts requiring multiple referrals or follow-up visits, these costs are multiplied. …”
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Cyclical Inclusive Growth Model of the European Union by E. V. Sapir, A. D. Vasilchenko

“…As an integration entity, the EU contends with a series of internal challenges that impede its development, arising from the divergent economic interests of member states and the uneven distribution of the costs and benefits of the 'twin transition' in the context of Europe’s declining global competitiveness. Exploring the nuances of inclusive growth in the EU, particularly the role of citizen participation in societal progress, offers a valuable framework for understanding the social and economic contradictions both within and between member states. …”
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Simultaneous Inhibition of PGE2 and PGI2 Signals Is Necessary to Suppress Hyperalgesia in Rat Inflammatory Pain Models by Ryusuke Sugita, Harumi Kuwabara, Kazufumi Kubota, Kotaro Sugimoto, Toshihiro Kiho, Atsushi Tengeiji, Katsuhiro Kawakami, Kohei Shimada

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