Spatial distribution and influencing factors of secondhand smoke exposure in Chinese healthcare facilities: a cross-sectional survey by Ying LIU, Xinying ZENG, Lin XIAO, Shiwei LIU

“…The regions with the lowest exposure rates were Shanghai city and Beijing city (exposure rates between 0% and 5%), and the region with the highest exposure rate was Jiangxi province (exposure rate between 25% and 30%). Global spatial autocorrelation analysis showed that the spatial distribution of SHS exposure rates in Chinese healthcare facilities in 2022 was positively correlated and spatially clustered (Moran′s I = 0.359, Z = 3.430, P = 0.002), indicating that regions with higher exposure rates were surrounded by regions with similarly high exposure rates. …”
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The use and subjective experience of sleep apps and their relationship with personality characteristics among young adults by Ståle Pallesen, Ståle Pallesen, Øystein Vedaa, Øystein Vedaa, Erlend Sunde, Erlend Sunde, Anette Harris, Siri Waage, Siri Waage, Ingvild West Saxvig, Jiewen Zhang, Bjørn Bjorvatn, Bjørn Bjorvatn

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Ultrasonic Assisted Environmentally Friendly Extraction of Natural Dyes From Beta vulgaris for the Coloration of Silk Fabric Using Different Mordants by Rony Mia, Tafsir Uddin, A. Z. M. Mofasser, Nadim Ibn Sayed, Al Mojnun Shamim, Sanjida Islam, Khandaker Akil Mahadi Ohi, Moonis Ali Khan, Burhan Uddin Banna

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A telehealth-delivered intervention to extend the veteran HIV treatment cascade for cardiovascular disease prevention: V-EXTRA-CVD study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Lewis Musoke, Hayden B. Bosworth, Christina Dickson, Pamela Gentry, Elizabeth Strawbridge, Soumya Subramaniam, Jennifer Gierisch, Valerie Smith, Sandra Woolson, John Pura, Willington Amutuhaire, Susanna Naggie, Julie Schexnayder, Karen Hall, Chris T. Longenecker, Nadine M. Harris, Chantrice Rogers, Puja Van Epps, for V-EXTRA-CVD Group

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Current regenerative approaches to the treatment of generalized periodontitis in young people (literature review) by O.V Kopchak, I.V. Kovach, Y.V. Litvinova, K.A. Yanishevsky, N.S. Marchenko

“…Periodontal diseases are a component of the global burden of chronic morbidity worldwide. The prevalence of periodontitis increases with age, reaching a high at the age of 40, which has increased medical and social importance. …”
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Distributed hybrid energy storage photovoltaic microgrid control based on MPPT algorithm and equilibrium control strategy by Yanlong Qi, Rui Liu, Haisheng Lin, Junchen Zhong, Zhen Chen

“…The novelty of this study is that the improved Grey Wolf optimization algorithm enhances the global search ability by introducing the random jump mechanism of Levy flight algorithm and the combination of particle swarm optimization algorithm and Grey Wolf optimization algorithm to avoid falling into the local optimal. …”
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Development of a non-specialist worker delivered psychological intervention to address alcohol use disorders and psychological distress among conflict-affected populations in Ugand... by Abhijit Nadkarni, Alessandro Massazza, Wietse A. Tol, Sergiy Bogdanov, Lena S. Andersen, Quincy Moore, Bayard Roberts, Helen A. Weiss, Soumya Singh, Melissa Neuman, Carl May, Daniela C. Fuhr

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Тransnationalization of the hotel business of the EU countries by Ganna Gorina, Olha Nikolaichuk

“…In general, 6 of the TOP-10 hotel companies worsened their global rating, while 4 companies improved; 4) intensive geographical expansion is characteristic of a limited number of companies with headquarters in EU countries, the leaders among which are Accor - 110 countries, Club Med - 40 countries, Meliá Hotels Internationa - 37 countries and Barceló Hotel Group - 25 countries. …”
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Determination of Sequential Well Placements Using a Multi-Modal Convolutional Neural Network Integrated with Evolutionary Optimization by Seoyoon Kwon, Minsoo Ji, Min Kim, Juliana Y. Leung, Baehyun Min

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Neonatal indicator data in Tanzania District Health Information System: evaluation of availability and quality of selected newborn indicators, 2015-2022 by Josephine Shabani, Nahya Salim, Christine Bohne, Louise Tina Day, Claud Kumalija, Ahmad Mohamed Makuwani, Felix Bundala, Habib Ismail, Joy E. Lawn, Eric O. Ohuma

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Intra-operative nasal compression after lateral osteotomy to minimize post-operative Peri-orbital ecchymosis and edema by L. Sowerby, L. M. Kim, W. Chow, C. Moore

“…Based on our blinded-grading, 11 of the 16 patients had a clear global improvement in the degree of peri-orbital post-operative edema and ecchymosis with compression post lateral osteotomies. …”
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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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