Screening and outcomes of co-occurring traumatic brain injury among people with spinal cord injury: a scoping review by Deborah L. Snell, Phoebe Wynands, Jennifer Dunn, Joanne Nunnerley, Alice Theadom

“…Methods: Articles focusing on screening and rehabilitation outcomes in participants sustaining co-occurring traumatic brain injury and traumatic spinal cord injury (all ages) were identified in Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses electronic databases. …”
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Association between vascular endothelial growth factor and atrial fibrillation: a systematic review by Nikhil Sharma, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, R. Roopashree, Mandeep Kaur, Manish Srivastava, Amit Barwal, G. V. Siva Prasad, Pranchal Rajput, Rukshar Syed, Kamal Kundra, Vinamra Mittal, Muhammed Shabil, Amit Kumar, Pancham Cajla, Ganesh Bushi, Rachana Mehta, Zaid Khan, Prakasini Satapathy, Shilpa Gaidhane, Afukonyo Shidoiku Daniel, Renu Sah

“…Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent form of sustained cardiac arrhythmia, with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) increasingly recognized for its potential role in the pathogenesis of AF through mechanisms involving atrial remodeling, inflammation, and fibrosis. …”
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Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Is Associated with a Reduced Myocardial Metabolic Flexibility in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy by Domenico Tricò, Simona Baldi, Silvia Frascerra, Elena Venturi, Paolo Marraccini, Danilo Neglia, Andrea Natali

“…In response to Pacing, glucose uptake promptly rose in N-AGT (from 72 ± 21 to 234 ± 73 nmol/min/g, p<0.05), did not change in DCM-AGT, and slowly increased in DCM-NGT. DCM-AGT sustained the extra workload by increasing NEFA oxidation (from 1.3 ± 0.2 to 2.9 ± 0.1 μmol/min/gO2 equivalents, p<0.05), while DCM-NGT showed a delayed increase in glucose uptake. …”
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Community advisory boards as implementation strategies to center partner and patient voice in community health centers by Rebekka M. Lee, Kamini Mallick, James G. Daly, Vetta Sanders Thompson, Elise Hoffman, Maria Papadopoulos, Stacey Curry

“…We developed a CHC CAB toolkit with strategies for governance and prioritization, cost estimates to ensure sustainment, guidance on integrating quality improvement expertise, testimonies from community members on the benefits of joining, and template agendas and facilitator training to ensure meeting success. …”
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The temporal evolution of HCHO and changes in atmospheric composition in the southeast of the United Kingdom by Balendra V.S. Chauhan, Kirsty L. Smallbone, Maureen Berg, Kevin P. Wyche

“…These findings provide valuable insights into air quality dynamics and underscore the importance of targeted interventions for sustainable air quality management. Understanding the factors influencing HCHO and O3 concentrations is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies to protect human and environmental health.…”
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Case studies in adaptation: centring equity in global health education during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond by Anna Pancheshnikov, C Nicholas Cuneo, Wilfredo R Matias, Rebeca Cázares-Adame, Abner Gamaliel Santos López, Ryan M Paxton, Chi Chiung Grace Chen

“…We present four case studies illustrating this promising movement towards a more sustainable, ethical and equitable model of global health education practice.Case 1: trainees from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Global Health partnered with the Board of Health of Holyoke, a majority Latinx city with high poverty levels, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic through research and intervention. …”
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Heavy metal and metalloid pollution: A systematic review of health implications for pregnant women, children, and geriatrics in the East African region by Godswill J. Udom, Brian Turyahabwe, Ayodeji Aturamu, Omoirri M. Aziakpono, Richard D. Agbana, Omole G. Joseph, Nita-wills G. Udom, Nuru Mugide, Omali P. Odey, Haron Olot, Orish E. Orisakwe

“…To this end, this study provides a foundation for evidence-based strategies to protect vulnerable populations and promote sustainable development in East Africa.…”
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Clinical evaluation and management of a 45-year-old man with confusion, psychosis, agitation, stereotyped behavior, and impaired speech by Xiaolin Deng, Paulo J. Negro, Patrick L. Jung, Christopher M. Marano, Stephanie Knight, Seshagiri R. Doddi, Nana Y. A. Nimo, Rachel M. LeMalefant, Drew A. Myers, Andrea K. Haake, Rebecca Chandler

“…Moreover, the fluctuation of the patient’s neuropsychiatric symptoms we observed during his hospitalization reflects the increased vulnerability of the human brain under sustained neurodegeneration.…”
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NCHD handover in the acute mental health setting: a quality improvement initiative implementing an electronic handover tool by Karen O’Connor, Stelios Naxakis, Megan Wafer, Syeda Gardezi, Aamina Sadia, Rimsha Mujahid

“…While improvements were observed, ongoing efforts are needed to address challenges and sustain effectiveness. Continuous training, feedback mechanisms and further refinement of the handover tool are essential for long-term success. …”
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Long-Term Assessment of Soil Salinization Patterns in the Yellow River Delta Using Landsat Imagery from 2003 to 2021 by Yu Fu, Pengyu Wang, Wengeng Cao, Shiqian Fu, Juanjuan Zhang, Xiangzhi Li, Jiju Guo, Zhiquan Huang, Xidong Chen

“…This study provides crucial scientific support for sustainable salinization management and ecological restoration in the Bohai Sea region.…”
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Advances in Nucleic Acid Drugs and Gene Therapies based on Animal Models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by LIU Siyu, LAI Yuezhao, GUO Wenting, CHEN Xuejin

“…Future studies must optimize existing therapeutic strategies, improve their efficacy and applicability, and explore innovative approaches to deliver more effective and sustainable treatments for DMD patients.…”
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INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES IN THE USE OF VITAMIN E AND ROSEMARY AS ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS FOR ENHANCING THE SAFETY AND PRESERVATION OF MINCED POULTRY MEAT DURING REFRIGERATION by S. M. Farhan, H. M. Alnori, S. I. Yousif, N. Mirzan, S. Abdulateef, N. M. Jebril, A. A. Al-Azzami, O. A. Saeed, B. F. Sulaiman, S. Y. Sardary

“…Natural preservatives can improve the safety and quality of meat products, and in meeting consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable food options…”
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Adaptive Month Matching: A Phenological Alignment Method for Transfer Learning in Cropland Segmentation by Reza Maleki, Falin Wu, Guoxin Qu, Amel Oubara, Loghman Fathollahi, Gongliu Yang

“…The increasing demand for food and rapid population growth have made advanced crop monitoring essential for sustainable agriculture. Deep learning models leveraging multispectral satellite imagery, like Sentinel-2, provide valuable solutions. …”
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Development of cinnamon essential oil-loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan/gelatin nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial and antibiofilm actives by Zhilang Xu, Xinxin Wang, Huaqian Liang, Xinying Li, Derong Li, Changdao Mu, Liming Ge, Defu Li

“…The CGP emulsions exhibit controlled and long-term sustained release properties in essential oil delivery, with 89.8%, 81.0%, and 62.2% CEO release within 168 h for CGP-0.1, CGP-0.2, and CGP-0.3, respectively. …”
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Spatial-temporal evolution of habitat quality in tropical monsoon climate region based on “pattern–process–quality” – a case study of Cambodia by Kang Junmei, Yang Fengshuo, Wang Jun, Liu Yang, Fang Dengmao, Jiang Chengcheng

“…Exploring the coupling relationship of “pattern–process–quality” is conducive to understanding the internal mechanism of habitat quality change, and is of great significance for the function maintenance and sustainable management of regional ecosystems. Existing studies mainly analyze the spatial-temporal evolution of habitat quality from the perspective of “pattern quality” and land use data. …”
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Feasibility of NepaDengue mobile application for dengue prevention and control: user and stakeholder perspectives in Nepal by Eggi Arguni, Anita Mahotra, Yuvraj Pokhrel, Tulsi Ram Thapa, Riris Ahmad Andono

“…However, specific barriers were identified, including concerns about sustained usability, illiteracy and limited access to the internet and smartphones. …”
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Analysis on the Spatio-Temporal Characteristics of Urban Expansion and the Complex Driving Mechanism: Taking the Pearl River Delta Urban Agglomeration as a Case by Luo Liu, Jianmei Liu, Zhenjie Liu, Xuliang Xu, Binwu Wang

“…In this context, analyzing the driving mechanism of urban land expansion in complex urban systems facilitates sustainable urban development. Most relevant studies focused on the role of each driving factor and less considered the interaction between different factors spatially and temporally. …”
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Oily-wastewater treatment using eco-friendly ceramic membranes derived from sugarcane bagasse waste: Optimization using response surface methodology by Nurhayati Jamalludin, Mohd Riduan Jamalludin, Siti Khadijah Hubadillah, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Mohd Azizi Hakim Jamalludin

“…The novelty of this study lies in the development of an eco-friendly ceramic membrane derived from sugarcane bagasse waste, offering an innovative and sustainable solution for oily-wastewater treatment.…”
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The impact of green technology innovation, pro-environmental behavior and eco-design on green new product success: examine the moderating role of green corporate image by Shahid Mahmood, Asifa Iqbal, El-Sayed M El-kenawy, Marwa M Eid, Amel Ali Alhussan, Doaa Sami Khafaga

“…Furthermore, this study underscores the important of building a positive green corporate image to enhance the effectiveness of sustainable initiatives in the textile sector. Data for the present study were collected from 756 individuals in top, middle, and low-level management positions in various textile sectors operating in Pakistan, using a standardized questionnaire and appropriate sampling strategy for empirical investigation. …”
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Spatial Analysis of Building Density and Liquefaction Spread in Izmit Bay and its Surroundings by Arzu Erener, Metin Aşcı, Gül Gülsoy, Aydın Üstün, Muhammed Ali Güvenaltın, Erman Şentürk, Sefa Yalvaç, Fatma Canaslan Çomut, T. Serkan Irmak, Haluk Konak, Pakize Küreç Nehbit, Efdal Kaya, Burak Kotan, Selin Öye

“…The study is important in terms of taking sustainable precautions against future natural disasters, preparing precaution plans for the speed and density of construction, determining the current situation of building and ground liquefaction around Gölcük and Izmit Bay, taking engineering measures in risky areas and providing building and life safety and creating a basis for disaster assessments.…”
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