SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING IN ALGERIA: EXPLORING PRACTICES, CHALLENGES, AND LOCAL HONEYBEE TRAITS FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT by Haider Yamina, Adjlane Noureddine, Martin-Hernande Raquel, Haddad Nizar, Abdelmounaim Khemmouli

“…These findings suggest that beekeepers who select colonies with strong overwintering and drought resistance capabilities can potentially improve honey production. The COVID-19 pandemic further impacted honey production, leading to lower yields in recent years. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Remained Airborne for a Prolonged Time in a Lockdown Confined Space by Xinyue Li, Xiao Qi, Jianxin Ma, Yang Pan, Tian Tian, Yue Zhang, Zhen Li, Wenjing Li, Lingli Sun, Lu Zhang, Zheng Zhang, Quanyi Wang, Maosheng Yao

“…Abstract Airborne transmission of COVID-19 plays an important role for the pandemic. However, nucleic acid based evidence of direct association of COVID-19 with environmental contamination is lacking. …”
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New Onset of Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Factors among COVID-19 Patients in COVID-19 Care Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2022 by Asaminew Habtamu Sane, Migbar Sibhat Mekonnen, Melsew Getnet Tsegaw, Wuletaw Chane Zewde, Edmialem Getahun Mesfin, Hailu Asmare Beyene, Taye Mezgebu Ashine, Kasie Gebeyehu Tiruneh, Melkie Ambaw Mengistie

“…New onset of diabetes mellitus was noted as the commonest comorbidity in the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to a worse prognosis. Existing evidence showed that new-onset diabetes is associated with increased mortality compared to nondiabetic and known diabetic patients in the COVID-19 era. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on the Air Quality over China and India Using Long-term (2009–2020) Multi-satellite Data by Manish Soni, Sunita Verma, Hiren Jethava, Swagata Payra, Lok Lamsal, Priyanshu Gupta, Janhavi Singh

“…The statistical t-test analysis results confirm significant (p < 0.05) improvements in AQ during lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic provided an unprecedented opportunity to investigate such large-scale reduction in emissions of trace gases and aerosols. …”
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An Educational Web-Based Expert System for Novice Highway Technology in Flexible Pavement Maintenance by Abdalrhman Milad, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff, Sayf A. Majeed, Zainab Hasan Ali, Mohmed Solla, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Riza Atiq Rahmat, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…Nowadays, higher education worldwide is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has affected students’ attendance in the universities and causes universities to close down in more than 190 countries. …”
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Potential for circular economy in the construction sector. An explorative study about single-use masks and sustainable building material based on a customer and construction compan... by Daniela Ludin, Erika Mueller, Asli Ercengiz, Jannick Lumpp, Wanja Wellbrock

“…Background:: With the Covid-19 pandemic, there came a substantial growth in mask usage and therefore mask waste, as many countries introduced obligatory mask wearing in public spaces. …”
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A Generic AI-Based Technique for Assessing Student Performance in Conducting Online Virtual and Remote Controlled Laboratories by Ahmed M. Abd El-Haleem, Mohab Mohammed Eid, Mahmoud M. Elmesalawy, Hadeer A. Hassan Hosny

“…Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the development of educational technology, e-learning has become essential in the educational process. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 risk factors among symptomatic vaccinated adults attending community testing locations in the Netherlands from June 2021 till February 2022. by Claudia Laarman, Susan J Hahné, Hester E de Melker, Mirjam J Knol

“…Risk factors varied with different phases in the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of repeated assessment of risk factors.…”
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Decentralized clinical trials are better for the participants and for the planet: the case study of a double-blind randomized controlled trial in Singapore (PROMOTE study) by Lisa R. Fries, Nadia Khaled, Ivan Viveros Santos, Elvira Suniega-Tolentino, Motshewa Sesing, Melissa P. S. Toh, Chui Yuen Yang, Shiao Yng Chan, Shiao Yng Chan, Sara Colombo Mottaz

“…Participants found the decentralized model to be convenient and safe, especially during the pandemic. Moreover, the decentralized model was found to be more environmentally friendly and less detrimental to human health compared to traditional face-to-face clinical trials, primarily by reducing participants’ use of cars for site visits.DiscussionWhile this study focused on the environmental impact, it is important to consider other factors such as participant safety, convenience, and data quality when evaluating the suitability of a decentralized clinical trial approach. …”
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Teaching accounting principles using augmented reality and artificial intelligence-generated IsiZulu language translations by Abejide Ade-Ibijola, Aneetha Sukhari, Solomon Sunday Oyelere

“…The report issued by the UN in 2022 highlighted that the global education crisis for vulnerable groups has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, war, lack of infrastructure, and little or no psychosocial support. …”
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Dynamic Changes in Parameters of Complete Blood Count Predict Disease Severity and Prognosis in Patients with COVID-19; A Prospective Study by Toktam Alirezaei, Mahdi Baratnia, Rama Bozorgmehr, Yasamansadat Keshmiri, Faezeh Ebrahimpour, Maryam Arefnia, Mohammadali Ghodsirad

“…Background: The pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major cause of death worldwide; thus, disease prediction is important. …”
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Learnings from COVID-19 Forced Lockdown on Regional Air Quality and Mitigation Potential for South Asia by Abhishek Upadhyay, Parth Sarathi Mahapatra, Praveen Kumar Singh, Sishir Dahal, Suresh Pokhrel, Amit Bhujel, Indu Bikram Joshi, Shankar Prasad Paudel, Siva Praveen Puppala, Bhupesh Adhikary

“…In this context the country lockdown initiated to combat the COVID-19 pandemic (during March and April 2020 that is the pre-monsoon season) provides an unique opportunity for studying the relative impacts of different emission sources in the region. …”
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You cannot be what you cannot see: a retrospective natural longitudinal cohort study exploring the impact of face-to-face rural immersion on student medical training satisfaction a... by Srinivas Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Matthew R McGrail, Bushra F Nasir, Alan Bruce Chater

“…Objective Community-engaged immersive rural experiences were limited during the COVID-19 pandemic when online learning was instigated across medical institutions globally. …”
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COVID-19 in the years 2020 to 2022 in Germany: effects of comorbidities and co-medications based on a large-scale database analysis by Roland Linder, Jonas Peltner, Anatoli Astvatsatourov, Willy Gomm, Britta Haenisch

“…Abstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was a challenge for health care systems worldwide. …”
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The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Theory of Planned Behavior Approach on Complementary Feeding: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Qonita Rachmah, Junaida Astina, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, Leli Khairani

“…Mothers’ knowledge and behavior in giving adequate complementary feeding are crucial to prevent malnutrition risk. During the pandemic, conventional nutrition education cannot be maintained and could lead to decreased mothers’ knowledge. …”
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Mortality Predictive Value of APACHE II and SOFA Scores in COVID-19 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit by Mohammad Taghi Beigmohammadi, Laya Amoozadeh, Forough Rezaei Motlagh, Mojgan Rahimi, Maziar Maghsoudloo, Behzad Jafarnejad, Babak Eslami, Mohammad Reza Salehi, Kazem Zendehdel

“…Background. COVID-19 pandemic has become a global dilemma since December 2019. …”
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The urgency of addressing zoonotic diseases surveillance: Potential opportunities considering One Health approaches and common European Data Spaces by Nicola Riccetti, Serena Signorelli, Angela Fanelli, Emanuele Massaro, Manlio Bacco, Wojciech Szewczyk, Dolores Ibarreta, Juan Carlos Ciscar, Alessandro Cescatti, Sandra Coecke, Ilaria Capua

“…Currently, transdisciplinary data from animal surveillance that are available for One Health approaches to public health are scarce, negatively impacting our ability to anticipate and prepare for future public health threats, particularly those involving zoonotic diseases with pandemic or epidemic potential. In this article, we explore the potential of the common European Data Spaces framework to enhance the availability of animal surveillance data, in order to better address public health threats. …”
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Complicated caries of permanent teeth in children: status of the problem and modern solution ways by N.S. Proshchenko, H.V. Sorochenko, O.I. Ostapko, O.M. Plyska, Yu.V. Trokhimets

“…The issue of improving dental care protocols for children with multiple (decompensated) and complicated caries of permanent teeth, their full rehabilitation is particularly relevant, especially in periods of social cataclysms (the COVID-19 pandemic, martial law, etc.). The purpose of this study was an assessment of the dental caries experience, analysis of modern approaches to diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of complicated caries of permanent teeth among children in Kyiv. …”
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Sub-seasonal Patterns of PM10 and Black Carbon in a Coastal City: A Case Study of Salé, Morocco by Anas Otmani, Abdeslam Lachhab, Abdelfettah Benchrif, Mounia Tahri, Mohamed Azougagh, Mohammed El Bouch, El Mahjoub Chakir

“…PM10 levels peaked in autumn and winter, with an examination of the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on PM10 fluctuations. Analysis of BC2.5 diurnal patterns unveiled notable peaks during morning and evening rush hours, reaching a peak of 2.6 μg m-3. …”
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The Usability and Effect of a Novel Intelligent Rehabilitation Exergame System on Quality of Life in Frail Older Adults: Prospective Cohort Study by Chien-Hsiang Chang, Chun-Chun Wei, Wei-Chih Lien, Tai-Hua Yang, Bo Liu, Yimo Lin, Poh Thong Tan, Yang-Cheng Lin

“…Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the exercise frequency among older adults decreased, further contributing to frailty. …”
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