The manor estate economy ofthe Republic of Two Nations (the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth) in the 16th-18th centuries from the Marxist and neo-institutionalist perspectives by Darius Žiemelis

“… This article continues an analysis of the socioeconomic history of the Republic of Two Nations (RTN) in the 16th-18th centuries, viewed through two competing historiographical views: the traditional Marxist conception emphasizing internal considerations and the neo-Marxist capitalist world system theory (CWS) emphasizing external motivations. …”
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Psychometric properties of self-reported financial toxicity measures in cancer survivors: a systematic review by Yan Hu, Zheng Zhu, Weijie Xing, Lucylynn Lizarondo, Jian Peng, Huan Wen, Yanling Sun, Winnie K W So

“…We suggest that PROMs should be selected only after careful consideration of the local socioeconomic context. Future studies are warranted to develop various FT PROMs based on different social and cultural backgrounds and to clarify the theoretical grounds for assessing FT.…”
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Dietary Diversity among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Aleta Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia by Karisa Dafursa, Samson Gebremedhin

“…Conclusions. Promoting the socioeconomic status of the community, strengthening of home gardening, involving husbands in IYCF, and enhancing maternal knowledge of IYCF may advance DD.…”
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Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children in the Country of Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2022 by Natia Kakutia, William Michael Caudle, Ziad N. Kazzi, Lela Sturua, Shalva (Davit) Zarnadze, Nana Mebonia

“…Anthropometric measurements and a structured questionnaire were utilized to evaluate body weight, dietary behaviors, physical activity behaviors, parental education, household socioeconomic status, and body mass index (BMI). Results Among second-grade school children in Georgia, 17.2% were overweight and 11.0% were obese, with higher percentages of boys (30.0%) than girls (26.3%). …”
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Assessment of Soil Erosion and Its Impact on Agricultural Productivity by Using the RMMF Model and Local Perception: A Case Study of Rangun Watershed of Mid-Hills, Nepal by Dinesh Bhandari, Rajeev Joshi, Raju Raj Regmi, Nripesh Awasthi

“…The study concluded that, comparatively, barren and agricultural lands seem more susceptible to erosion, so the long-term conservation and management investment in susceptible areas for restoration, protection, and socioeconomic support contribute significantly to land rehabilitation in the Rangun watershed.…”
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Light exposure profiles differ between myopes and non-myopes outside school hours by John G Lawrenson, Rakhee Shah, Rohit Dhakal, Byki Huntjens, Pavan Kumar Verkicharla

“…Purpose Considering the putative role of light in myopia, and variations in socioeconomic, lifestyle, educational and environmental factors across ethnicities, we objectively investigated light exposure patterns in Indian school children.Methods The light exposure profile of 143 school children (9–15 years, 50 myopes) recorded using a validated wearable light tracker for six continuous days was analysed. …”
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Relationship between social media use and disordered eating behavior among female university students in Qatar by Yara Qutteina, Catherine Nasrallah, Linda Kimmel, Salma M. Khaled

“…Other covariates assessed included body image, body mass index, and socioeconomic status. To assess the multivariate association between social media (main predictor or exposure variable), and disordered eating as measured by three levels of the 26-item Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) (dependent variable), stepwise backward ordinal regression models were fit to the data. …”
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HISTORICAL-PHILOSOPHICAL-LEGAL RESEARCH OF THE PHENOMENON OF THE GENDER AS THE FACTOR OF THE SOCIAL STATUS OF THE UKRAINIAN WOMAN by H. F. Moskalyk, M. Y. Baranovska, M. O. Bulach

“…Modern problems of the state's socioeconomic development require a new look at the functional roles of men and women, as well as the understanding that the political, economic, cultural future of society depends on overcoming gender stereotypes that are deeply rooted in the social and individual consciousness and inhibit social progress, and also the development of democracy. …”
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Factors Associated with Anemia among Children Aged 6–23 Months Attending Growth Monitoring at Tsitsika Health Center, Wag-Himra Zone, Northeast Ethiopia by Haile Woldie, Yigzaw Kebede, Amare Tariku

“…Automated hemoglobin machine was used to determine the hemoglobin level. Socioeconomic and demographic data were collected by using a pretested and structured questionnaire. …”
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Technological-Based Interventions in Cancer and Factors Associated With the Use of Mobile Digital Wellness and Health Apps Among Cancer Information Seekers: Cross-Sectional Study by Ogochukwu Juliet Ezeigwe, Kenechukwu Obumneme Samuel Nwosu, Oladipo Kunle Afolayan, Akpevwe Amanda Ojaruega, Jovita Echere, Manali Desai, Modupe Olajumoke Onigbogi, Olajumoke Ope Oladoyin, Nnenna Chioma Okoye, Pierre Fwelo

“…We performed weighted univariate and multivariable logistic regression to determine the association between the use of health and wellness apps and socioeconomic factors, medical history and conditions, and lifestyle and behavioral factors. …”
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The association between health literacy, private health insurance, and medical expenditure in South Korea by Jeehye Lee, Hye Sook Min, Dong-Hee Ryu

“…Conclusions While HL initially showed an association with PHI enrollment and reduced OOP medical expenditure, these relationships became non-significant after adjusting for socioeconomic and health-related factors. Higher education levels were associated with lower OOP medical expenditure, suggesting that educational attainment may better explain the observed HL effects. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of early childhood caries among preschool children in district Shimla, North India: a cross -sectional study by Seema Thakur, Reetica Sharma, Parul Singhal, Deepak Chauhan

“…Increasing age, upper socioeconomic status and decreasing salivary pH are significantly associated in likelihood of caries whereas other factors like BMI, dietary and feeding and oral hygiene habits are also important factors which were directly or indirectly related to the burden of this disease. …”
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Decomposing social groups differential in stunting among children under five in India using nationally representative sample data by Mriganka Dolui, Sanjit Sarkar

“…Abstract Stunting among children is a reflection of the chronic malnutrition caused by a complex set of behavioural, demographic, and socioeconomic factors. This long-term detrimental exposure to chronic malnutrition is disproportionately higher among social and economically deprived groups, leading to significant differentials in the prevalence of stunting across various social strata. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among caregivers of children with malnutrition: a cross‑sectional study by Biazin Yenealem Mekuriaw, Berhanie Getnet, Endris Seid, Tadese Teferi, Amare Alemwork, Mastewal Aschale, Aklile Tsega

“…Unemployment (AOR = 3.39, 95% CI: 2.14–9.11), poor socioeconomic status (AOR = 3.91, 95% CI: 1.46–9.34), low child feeding practices (AOR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.12–4.21), poor social support (AOR = 4.44, 95% CI: 1.75–11.29), physical and emotional abuse (AOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.36–8.35), and child underweight (AOR = 4.36, 95% CI: 3.94–8.36) were factors statically significant associated with psychological distress. …”
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Characterization and quantification of solid waste in rural regions by S. Syafrudin, J.M. Masjhoer, M. Maryono

“…Waste generation and composition are influenced by socioeconomic factors such as economic activity and lifestyle, geographic conditions, and downtown attractiveness.CONCLUSION: The characteristics of the waste produced by the southern zone of Gunungkidul Regency are not much different from most rural areas in developing countries. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors, and cardiovascular disease outcomes associated with persistent blood pressure control: The Jackson Heart Study. by Gabriel S Tajeu, Calvin L Colvin, Shakia T Hardy, Adam P Bress, Bamba Gaye, Byron C Jaeger, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Swati Sakhuja, Mario Sims, Daichi Shimbo, Emily C O'Brien, Tanya M Spruill, Paul Muntner

“…After multivariable adjustment for demographic, socioeconomic, clinical, behavioral, and psychosocial factors, and access-to-care, participants were more likely to have persistent BP control if they were <65 years of age, women, had family income ≥$25,000 at each visit, and visited a health professional in the year prior to each visit. …”
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Factors Influencing the Demoralisation Syndrome of Post‐Operative Patients With Breast Cancer: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Yuxin Huang, Panpan Zhuang, Aixuan Guan, Xiu Rong Ren, Lichun Xu

“…We found that 22.8% had moderate and 14.8% had severe demoralisation symptoms. Socioeconomic factors such as age, residence, income, tumour staging, post‐operative time, hospital purpose and disease recurrence were associated with demoralisation. …”
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Healthcare Practitioners’ perspectives on paediatric burns management at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana by Alberta A. Rockson, Natalie Benjamin-Damons, Sonti Imogene Pilusa

“…Results: Findings revealed four primary themes: strengths of current practices (multidisciplinary approach, experienced practitioners), barriers (lack of formal protocols, infrastructure limitations, financial burdens), contextual factors influencing burn care (psychological trauma, inadequate support, socio-cultural beliefs and socioeconomic status), and recommendations for enhancing burns care (improved social welfare, facility upgrades, staff training and mental health support). …”
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Determining Factors and Zootechnical Output of Biosecurity Practices in Fish Farms in the Wouri Division, Cameroon by Fonkwa Georges, Makombu Judith Georgette, Kamdem Alex Henri, Kametieu Djamou Franck, Nack Jacques, Awah-Ndukum Julius, Tomedi Eyango Minette, Tchoumboue Joseph

“…Fish farming is an income-generating activity that still requires socioeconomic, technical, and institutional efforts for optimal productivity. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of intestinal parasitic infections in the Badi indigenous communities of Western Nepal by Jitendra Gautam, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli, Kishor Pandey

“…Our objective in this study was to assess the prevalence of IPIs in the indigenous Badi community of Gurbhakot Municipality, Surkhet, Nepal, considering socioeconomic, lifestyle, and behavioral factors. A total of 205 stool samples were obtained from individuals aged 18–70 years through purposive sampling and preserved in a 2.5% potassium dichromate solution. …”
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