SARS and MERS as learning tools for addressing the 2019-nCoV epidemic: A mini-review by Udit DAVE, Ashwin PALANIAPPAN

“…The 2019-nCoV is a concern for many different countries and govern- ments of all levels due to its negative effects on public morale, national economies, and health standards and outcomes. …”
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Network Interaction of Universities in the Context of the Russian Arctic Development by E. V. Kudryashova, M. V. Nenasheva, A. A. Saburov

“…Based on the four years of work in the framework of the Association “National Arctic Research and Education Consortium” (NAREC), the authors analyze the experience of cooperation between universities in the interests of the development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. …”
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Ethno-cultural tourism as a promising area for inter-municipal and inter-regional cooperation in the development of rural areas in the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Chelyabinsk... by V. Ya. Akhmetov

“…The organisation of national (ethno) villages in the Argayashskiy, Kunashakskiy districts of the Chelyabinsk region and in the south-north-eastern regions of Bashkortostan, inter-municipal and inter-regional ethno-tourist clusters can contribute to a more efficient use of the ethno-cultural potential of the indigenous Bashkir population living in them, the preservation of their culture, traditions and customs, activating ethno-tourism and improving the quality of life of the villagers.…”
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Management of rare and undiagnosed diseases: insights from researchers and healthcare professionals in Türkiye by Sinem Durmus, Emrah Yucesan, Sinem Aktug, Begum Utz, Ahmet Okay Caglayan, Ahmet Okay Caglayan, Pinar Gencpinar, Cagatay Günay, Yavuz Oktay, Ravza Nur Yildirim, Ayca Yigit, Ugur Ozbek

“…Survey results also suggest a number of policy improvements to accelerate research on RD: increased funding, establishment of robust surveillance systems, and development of comprehensive national action plans and guidelines on RD.DiscussionTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to be conducted in Türkiye. …”
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Problems and contradictions of international migration statistics by B. B. Loginov

“…International organizations, including United Nations bodies, haven’t worked out single recommendations on proceeding migration statistics, stratification of migration flows. …”
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Uzbekistan: New Milestones of Higher Education Internationalization by E. F. Troitskiy, S. M. Yun

“…Accordingly, the paper traces the evolution of the national higher education system under President Islam A. …”
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From the guest editors by Urszula Ledzewicz, Avner Friedman, Jacek Banasiak, Heinz Schättler, Edward M. Lungu

“…We would also like to take theopportunity to thank all the sponsors: the National Science Foundation and theSociety for Mathematical Biology from the US side, the National ResearchFoundation of South Africa with institutional support of AIMS, theUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban and Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville for making this event possible.For more information please click the “Full Text” above.…”
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Are deprivation-specific cancer survival patterns similar according to individual-based and area-based measures? A cohort study of patients diagnosed with five malignancies in Engl... by Lucy Elliss-Brookes, Aurélien Belot, Matthew Baker, Fiona C Ingleby, Laura M Woods, Iain M Atherton

“…Objective To investigate if measured inequalities in cancer survival differ when using individual-based (‘person’) compared with area-based (‘place’) measures of deprivation for three socioeconomic dimensions: income, deprivation and occupation.Design Cohort study.Setting Data from the Office for National Statistics Longitudinal Study of England and Wales, UK, linked to the National Cancer Registration Database.Participants Patients diagnosed with cancers of the colorectum, breast, prostate, bladder or with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma during the period 2008–2016.Primary and secondary outcome measures Differentials in net survival between groups defined by individual wage, occupation and education compared with those obtained from corresponding area-level metrics using the English and Welsh Indices of Multiple Deprivation.Results Survival was negatively associated with area-based deprivation irrespective of the type analysed, although a trend from least to most deprived was not always observed. …”
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A call for aflatoxin control in Asia by Abeera Umar, Hamzah Shahbaz Bhatti, Sabyan Faris Honey

“…However, rigorous aflatoxin standards mean that many nations would export their best quality food and keep contaminated food domestically, resulting in higher aflatoxin exposure in low or middle-income nations, where hepatitis prevalence is high. …”
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SNP-array profiling data from breast cancer patients and healthy women's blood DNA samplesGEO by Rafika Indah Paramita, Sonar Soni Panigoro, Fadilah Fadilah, Septelia Inawati Wanandi, Noorwati Sutandyo

“…The DNA was obtained from stored blood samples that were collected from a total of 48 female patients diagnosed with breast cancer at Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital Jakarta and Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital Jakarta. …”
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Family Resilience of Jama'ah Tabligh: Implementation Study of the Dimensions of Legality, Household Wholeness and Gender Partnerships by Ibnu Radwan Siddik, Pagar Pagar, Dhiauddin Tanjung

“…The results of this study can be a consideration for national policy holders in realizing family resilience nationally.…”
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A Liberal Peace Analysis of the UN Peacekeeping Operations in the DRC by Charles Nyuykonge

“… Since its inception in May 1948, the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operation has evolved through a series of changes in the international security environment to becoming the world’s most formidable multi-national instrument for international security intervention for peace and security. …”
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Obesity Status and Colorectal Cancer Screening in the United States by Karima A. Kendall, Euni Lee, Ilene H. Zuckerman, Linda Simoni-Wastila, Marlon Daniel, Pauline M. Green, Beatrice Adderley-Kelly, Anthony K. Wutoh

“…Findings from previous studies on an association between obesity and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening are inconsistent and very few studies have utilized national level databases in the United States (US). …”
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Karakteristik Klinis Glaukoma Uveitis di Pusat Mata Nasional Rumah Sakit Cicendo Bandung Tahun 2021-2022 by Refandi Dwi Andrianto, Elsa Gustianty, Raden Maula Rifada

“…Objective: To determined the clinical characteristics of uveitic glaucoma based on clinical features and management at the Cicendo Hospital National Eye Center from 2021 until 2022. Methods: This study used a retrospective descriptive method and a cross-sectional design with secondary data as subjects in the form of electronic medical records of patients at the National Eye Center Cicendo Hospital Bandung who had a diagnosis of uveitic glaucoma in the period January 2021 until December 2022. …”
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THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN RELIGION AND POLITICS FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF AN ETHICIST by PETER OKE OLUSEGUN

“…Religion and politics in Nigeria and Africa as a whole are like siamese twins that are very difficult to separate and which in a way are themselves connected to the particular historical and developmental trajectories of individual societies and nations around the world. Religion has generally had a considerable impact on politics in many regions of the world, not just in Africa. …”
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Global Perspectives on Laptop Features: A Sentiment Analysis of User Preferences in Developed and Developing Countries by Mehrdad Maghsoudi, Mohammadreza Bakhtiari, Hamidreza Bakhtiari

“…The study analyzes user opinions on 16 key laptop features, revealing distinct preferences and pain points between users in developed and developing nations. Findings show that consumers in developing countries express higher overall satisfaction, while those in developed countries demonstrate more critical views, particularly regarding performance-related features. …”
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Indigenous food sovereignty: Pathways for Native scholars by Mapuana Antonio, Joseph Brewer, Richard Elm-Hill, Michael Johnson, Tabitha Robin, A-Dae Romero-Briones, Lois Stevens, Keith Williams

“…The geographic scope is determined by the terri­torial affiliations of IFSEC members and may broaden to include other nations and regions over time. [1] See the special issue, JAFSCD volume 9, supplement 2, at https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2019.09B.024 …”
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Social effect of implementing active longevity strategies by V. I. Aleshnikova, T. A. Burtseva, Z. A. Nuriddinov

“…The methodological basis of the study are the factor approach, methods of analysis of time series, the factor approach, as well as recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Organization (UN) and the European Union (EU). …”
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On the Adaptability and Effect of High Damping Rubber Bearings in the Seismic Resistance of Large Aqueducts by Duoxin Zhang, Yang Yu, Kai Sun, Yanke Shi

“…Being the critical hydraulic structure in the construction of national water diversion projects, the large-scale aqueduct is one of the indispensable buildings in the rational allocation of water resources. …”
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Mortality evolution in Cienfuegos province, 2010-2019 by Yenisvel Yut Vidal, Yadira Sarría Zerquera, Evangelina Dávila Cabo de Villa

“…The data were obtained from the National Office of Statistics and Information statistical yearbooks, from the National and Provincial Statistics Directorate of the Public Health Ministry.…”
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