Understanding the exodus: a 15-year retrospective cohort study on the pattern and determinants of migration among Nigerian doctors and dentists by Oghenebrume Wariri, Patience Toyin-Thomas, Itua C.G. Akhirevbulu, Oladapo Oladeinde, Oluchi Omogbai, Philippa Odika, John Osakue, Avwebo Ukueku, Efetobo Orikpete, Chinelo Iwegim, Efe E. Omoyibo, Jermaine Okpere, Uwaila Otakhoigbogie, Ekhosuehi T. Agho, Sunday C. Madubueze, Nnennaya C. Ugoji, Chukwunwike W. Ozegbe, Oti N. Aria, Paul Ikhurionan

“…Conclusions To avert an impending crisis, the Nigerian government must address the root causes driving the increasing migration of doctors and dentists.…”
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Impact Assessment of Energy Transition Policy on Air Quality over a Typical District of the Pearl River Delta Region, China by Weidong Chen, Haixian Li, Yun Zhu, Jicheng Jang, Che-Jen Lin, Pen-Chi Chiang, Shuxiao Wang, Jia Xing, Tingting Fang, Jie Li, Qingshan Yang, Kaiming Zheng

“…Our study suggests that the local government should consider taking the power, transportation and industry sources as the priority sectors and implementing a stricter energy transition policy as soon as possible in Shunde District of the PRD region in China.…”
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Exploring healthcare workers’ immunisation behaviour towards COVID-19 vaccines through psychological patterns by Nour El Houda Benkaddour, Sara Ramdani, Hind Khalil, Asmae Lekfif, Naima Abda, Bouchra Oneib, Yassamine Bentata

“…Contribution: These insights can guide governments and policymakers in developing strategies to enhance healthcare workers’ awareness and understanding of vaccination.…”
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Financing healthcare services: a qualitative assessment of private health insurance schemes in Ghana by Angela Asante, Richard A. Bonney, Peter Twum

“…Results The study highlights the intricate regulatory framework governing PHISs in Ghana, emphasizing licensing and accreditation requirements. …”
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Review of Decadal Changes in ASEAN Emissions Based on Regional and Global Emission Inventory Datasets by Shimul Roy, Yun Fat Lam, Shauhrat S. Chopra, Md. Mahbubul Hoque

“…The information from this study will be vital for the ASEAN governments to review and update their approved/planned regulations on emission control with prioritizing the sectors aimed at air quality management and environmental sustainability.…”
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Altitudinal patterns of bacterial communities across soil layers in the alpine meadows of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Zhiyuan Chen, Yeteng Xu, Xinyue Wang, Tong Ma, Yang Liu, Xiang Qin, Wei Zhang, Tuo Chen, Guangxiu Liu, Binglin Zhang

“…Community assembly in surface soils was predominantly governed by homogeneous selection (71.5 %), whereas in subsurface soils, it was co-dominated by heterogeneous selection (40 %) and homogeneous selection (39.5 %). …”
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An exergy-based analysis for the synthesis of aromatics from biomass by Mohammed Usman, Joseph Akintola, Gabriel Umoh, Joseph Akpan, Ekpotu Wilson, Queen Moses, Philemon Udom, Edose Osagie

“…The chemical process industry has been facing rising energy costs, increasing competition due to rapid globalization, and more stringent government regulations amid growing public concern for the environment, health, and safety. …”
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A method for siRNA-mediated knockdown of target genes in RA-induced neurogenesis using P19 cells by Hossein Khodadadi, Hiroaki Taniguchi

“…Furthermore, this study provides a robust and reliable protocol for gene knockdown in neuronal-like cells derived from P19 cells, thereby facilitating further investigations into the intricate molecular mechanisms that govern neurogenesis, neuronal maturation, and overall brain development. • Developed a novel protocol for targeted gene knockdown in P19 cells during neuronal differentiation. • Successful silencing of the Nfe2l1 gene during neuronal differentiation, validated by western blot. • This study provides a reliable protocol for gene knockdown in neuronal differentiation, aiding functional studies of genes in neurogenesis.…”
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Understanding repeated non-attendance in health services: a pilot analysis of administrative data and full study protocol for a national retrospective cohort by Alex McConnachie, Philip Wilson, Ross McQueenie, David A Ellis, Andrea E Williamson

“…Significant non-academic beneficiaries include governments, policymakers and medical practitioners. …”
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Early outcomes of treatment selections for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms: The first five year experience of a single center by Bahadir Aytekin, Goktan Askin, Naim Boran Tumer, Hayrettin Levent Mavioglu, Seref Alp Kucuker, Ahmet Saritas, Hakki Zafer Iscan, Mehmet Ali Ozatik, Erol Sener

“…Aim: We examined the criteria governing patient selection in contemporary practice in cases of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) treated electively or urgently in our Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (CVSC). …”
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Impact of non-pharmacological interventions on the first wave of COVID-19 in Portugal 2020 by Dinis B. Loyens, Constantino Caetano, Carlos Matias-Dias

“…Without vaccines during the first wave, governments implemented nonpharmacological interventions (NPIs) such as lockdowns, school closures, and travel restrictions. …”
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How can urban expansion and ecological preservation be balanced? A simulation of the spatial dynamics of production-living-ecological spaces in the Huaihe River Eco-Economic Belt by Tonghui Yu, Shanshan Jia, Yu Zhang, Xufeng Cui

“…Overall, considering the vulnerability of production space to further encroachment, future strategies for the Huaihe River Eco-Economic Belt should prioritize protecting high-quality farmland and critical ecological zones, while regulating urban expansion and strengthening land-use planning to ensure PLES sustainability. The government land management departments should adopt a flexible land-use policy with real-time monitoring to address current policy gaps and balance economic growth with ecological conservation.…”
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Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in the Context of Co-Infection in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bezawit Kassaw Hailu, Yitayew Demessie, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Gashaw Getaneh Dagnaw, Haileyesus Dejene

“…To enhance health outcomes and curb the spread of MDR-TB, government and public health authorities must implement targeted interventions, including monitoring and treatment programs in high-prevalence areas.…”
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Changing patterns in cataract surgery indications, outcomes, and costs, 2012–2023: a retrospective study at Aravind Eye Hospitals, IndiaResearch in context by Sachin Gupta, Ravindran D. Ravilla, Haripriya Aravind, Shivkumar Chandrashekharan, Thulasiraj D. Ravilla

“…Surgeries supported by insurance and government assistance increased from 4.4% in 2012 to 28.7% in 2023. …”
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Neutrino-dominated Relativistic Viscous Accretion Flows around Rotating Black Holes with Shocks by Amit Kumar, Sayan Chakrabarti, Santabrata Das

“…By adopting an effective potential to describe the spacetime geometry around the rotating black holes, we self-consistently solve the governing NDAF equations to obtain global transonic accretion solutions. …”
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Assessing Utilization of Information Access Tools in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of National Teachers College Kabale. by Arimpwera, Phiona

“…Inadequate well trained information workers, lack of awareness of library users to information resources, improper accurate information, inadequate funds to procure ICT tools were also among the challenges faced while training of staff, recruitment of qualified library staff, provision of different information materials, provision of internet facilities, creation of awareness and finally government funding were pointed out by respondents as possible solutions to the challenges faced by students in utilizing available information resources in National Teachers College Kabale.…”
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Influence of Social Capital on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda by Mbowa ,Henry Stanley, Mbabazi,Phelix Businge, Ssemaluulu, Paul, Eton, Marus

“…Results: The results revealed internal forms of SC, such as friends/peers, trustworthiness, personal saving, family, and social links, while external forms of SC were customers, financial institutions, governments, and companies. Further, SC influences the customer base, leads to high profits, increases sales volume, and enhances creativity and innovation. …”
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Assessing the Challenges Encountered in Accessing Reproductive Health Services By Women: A Case Study Of Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Tumuheirwe, Marion

“…There is a need for understanding to mitigate negative societal attitudes towards the sexuality of women. Government and non-governmental organizations working in the area of reproductive health should conduct in-depth research and use the results to create awareness and advocate for policies and practices that can promote the sexual rights of women.…”
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Impact of Agro-forestry on Soil Conservation in Kayonza Subcounty: A Case Study of Rutendere Parish. by Ayebale, Anxious

“…The study recommended that farmers should be highly sensitized and mobilized to attend seminars and agricultural talks, the government should encourage the farmers in Rutendere Parish the formation of farmer groups through which grants could be given inform about seedlings and other useful inputs, and adult education should be encouraged to enhance conservation and diversify farming system as against mono-cropping system which compromise soil to nutrient loss and soil degradation.…”
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Effect of Financial Literacy on the Profitability of Small-Scale Enterprises in Rubaare Town Council Ntungamo District. by Tugumisirize, Fiona

“…The study, therefore, recommended that financial education and training programs should have to be given by the government along with other institutions, to encourage the application of financial knowledge to activities of business owners. …”
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