Association of estimated glucose disposal rate with metabolic syndrome prevalence and mortality risks: a population-based study by Xiaoli Chen, Aihua Li, Qilin Ma

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Integrating Multi-Model Simulations to Address Partial Observability in Population Dynamics: A Python-Based Ecological Tool by Yide Yu, Huijie Li, Yue Liu, Yan Ma

“…However, simulating population dynamics is a complex task that requires a comprehensive understanding of ecological systems. …”
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Diet-related dental wear in archaeological human populations of Chalcolithic and Bronze Age from North-Eastern Romania by Ozana-Maria Petraru, Luminița Bejenaru, Mariana Popovici

“…Therefore, apart from age, occlusal area, and period, there may be other factors including diet and food-processing techniques that could be also considered when discussing the loss of tooth tissues in archaeological populations, especially farmers.…”
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Interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness among minority ethnic populations in OECD countries: A scoping review. by Emmanuel Sunday Nwofe, Amirah Akhtar, Sahdia Parveen, Karen Windle

“…While many interventions have been developed to address SIL in the general population, there is little information about interventions designed for minority ethnic populations in OECD countries. …”
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HB H DISEASE CAUSED BY UNIPARENTAL DISOMY: FIRST REPORT OF THE αT-SAUDIΑ MUTATION IN THE CHINESE POPULATION by Ge Wang, Hongting Xie, Jun Zhang, Peng Huang, Min Liang, Dina Zhu, Qianqian Zhang, Yuqiu Zhou, Xuan Shang

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Morphometric analysis of internal auditory canal using CT imaging: An observational study in South Indian adult population by Judica Sheryl, Senthil Ganesh P. Kannappan

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Burden and factors associated with perceived stress amidst COVID-19: a population web-based study in Pakistan by Maryam Pyar Ali Lakhdir, Romaina Iqbal, Nargis Asad, Apsara Ali Nathwani, Syed Iqbal Azam, Ghazal Peerwani

“…Objective This study aims to determine the burden and factors associated with perceived stress in the Pakistani population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Setting A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from April to August 2020.Population This survey was broadcasted on the web using a Google form link and 1654 Pakistani residents had completed this survey. …”
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Current prevalence and determinants of generalized anxiety disorder from a nationally representative, population-based survey of India by Pavithra Jayasankar, Satish Suhas, Lakshmi P. Nirisha, Sharad Philip, Narayana Manjunatha, Girish N. Rao, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, Mathew Varghese, Vivek Benegal, NMHS National Collaborators Group

“…Conclusion: NMHS 2016 has provided valuable insights into the epidemiology and burden of GAD among the general population. The available findings provide a glimpse of the current scenario in GAD to aid policymakers in targeting interventions.…”
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The intersection of intimate partner violence with sexual reproductive health in the Pacific: findings from a Kiribati population study by Anneliese Spiteri-Staines, Luz Viviana Sastre Gomez, Jess Letch, Anna Bornemisza, Kristin Diemer

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Constructing a new estimator for estimating population mean utilizing auxiliary information in probability proportional to size sampling by Safar M. Alghamdi, Sohaib Ahmad, Sanaa Mohammed Almarzouki, Badr Aloraini, Majdah Mohammed Badr, M.A. Abdelkawy

“…This work aims to develop an improved estimator for estimating finite population mean using auxiliary information under PPS sampling. …”
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A multi-population multi-stage adaptive weighted large-scale multi-objective optimization algorithm framework by Lixue Xiong, Debao Chen, Feng Zou, Fangzhen Ge, Fuqiang Liu

“…However, because of possible problems such as duplicate weight vectors in the selection process and loss of population diversity, the algorithm is susceptible to local optimization. …”
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The association of lipid accumulation product with inflammatory parameters and mortality: evidence from a large population-based study by Yi Chi, Yiqing Zhang, Huang Lin, Shanshan Zhou, Genlin Jia, Wei Wen

“…By considering inflammatory factors as mediators, we investigate the mediating effects of AVI on mortality.ResultsAfter a median follow-up of 69 months, there were 1,260 deaths, with 337 attributed to cardiovascular causes within the older adult population studied. In the multivariable-adjusted model, AVI was positively associated with both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality [Hazard Ratio (HR) = 1.09, 95% CI = 1.06–1.11 for all-cause mortality; HR = 1.07, 95% CI = 1.03–1.12 for cardiovascular mortality]. …”
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RETRACTED: Activities for the restoration of the beluga population Huso huso (Linnaeus 1758) in the Azov Sea basin in 2020-2023 by Rudoy Dmitry, Ivanov Yuri, Olshevskaya Anastasiya, Shevchenko Viktoriya, Odabashyan Mary, Golovko Lilia, Zhumbei Anton, Malinovkin Alexey, Kulikova Natalya

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Association between non-healing precancerous oral lesions and ulcers with tobacco smoking: A population-based study by Olawale Olatunbosun Adamson, Olufemi Erinoso, Remilekun Oluwakuyide, Abiodun Amao, Olajumoke Effiom, Olalekan Micah Gbotolorun

“…Method: This was a prospective cross-sectional study of a target population of motor park workers (40 years and above). …”
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Inequalities in colorectal cancer diagnosis by ethnic group: a population-level study in the English National Health Service by Amy Downing, Mo Thoufeeq, James Turvill, Eva J A Morris, Phil Quirke, John C Taylor, Rebecca J Birch, Nick E Burr

“…A descriptive analysis of the characteristics of the study population was performed. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the association between ethnicity, route to diagnosis, stage at diagnosis and early-onset CRC.Results Early-onset CRC was least common in those in the white ethnic group (5.5% diagnosed <50, vs 17.9% in the Asian, 15.5% in the black and 21.8% in the mixed and multiple ethnic groups, p<0.01). …”
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Gaps in cancer care in a multi-ethnic population in Sarawak, Borneo: A central referral centre study. by Melissa Siaw Han Lim, Pei Jye Voon, Adibah Ali, Fitri Suraya Mohamad, Lin Lin Jong, Lee Ping Chew, Mohamad Adam Bujang, Yolanda Augustin, Yuong Kang Cheng

“…<h4>Background</h4>The state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo in East Malaysia, in working towards developing and strengthening cancer services through a holistic patient-centred approach, must focus on the comprehensive needs of cancer patients by taking into account the psycho-social, cultural and spiritual aspects of Sarawak's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population.<h4>Methods</h4>A 42-item survey questionnaire was developed and validated with a total of 443 patients. …”
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Increased Moxifloxacin Utilization Associated with an Unrestricted Addition to a Drug Reimbursement Formulary: A Population-Based Analysis by Alissa Jade Wright, Fawziah Marra, Mei Chong, Catharine Chambers, William R Bowie, David M Patrick

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Lyapunov Functions for a Class of Discrete SIRS Epidemic Models with Nonlinear Incidence Rate and Varying Population Sizes by Ying Wang, Zhidong Teng, Mehbuba Rehim

“…We investigate the dynamical behaviors of a class of discrete SIRS epidemic models with nonlinear incidence rate and varying population sizes. The model is required to possess different death rates for the susceptible, infectious, recovered, and constant recruitment into the susceptible class, infectious class, and recovered class, respectively. …”
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Prevalence Rates of Self-Care Behaviors and Related Factors in a Rural Hypertension Population: A Questionnaire Survey by Huanhuan Hu, Gang Li, Takashi Arao

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Breastfeeding and Neonatal Age Influence Neutrophil-Driven Ontogeny of Blood Cell Populations in the First Week of Human Life by Sebastiano Montante, Rym Ben-Othman, Nelly Amenyogbe, Asimenia Angelidou, Anita van den Biggelaar, Bing Cai, Yixuan Chen, Alansana Darboe, Joann Diray-Arce, Rebecca Ford, Olubukola Idoko, Amy Lee, Mandy Lo, Kerry McEnaney, Mehrnoush Malek, David Martino, Geraldine Masiria, Oludare A. Odumade, William Pomat, Casey Shannon, Kinga Smolen, The EPIC Consortium, Al Ozonoff, Peter Richmond, Scott Tebbutt, Ofer Levy, Beate Kampmann, Ryan Brinkman, Tobias Kollmann

“…The results showed that WBC composition in peripheral blood changes along patterns highly conserved across populations and environments. Changes across days of life were most pronounced in the innate myeloid compartment. …”
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