Seismic Signal-Based Investigation on the Disaster Differences between 2021 Yangbi Ms 6.4 Earthquake and 2014 Ms 6.5 Ludian Earthquake in Yunnan Province, China by Jinchang Chen, Ailan Che, Lanmin Wang, Lixin Jiang

“…Thus, large energy in high frequency caused the instantaneous and cumulative damage to short-period structures in Yangbi County and may cause the resonance of column-and-tie timber structure, and large energy in low frequency caused the instantaneous and cumulative damage to long-period structures of Longtou Village in Ludian earthquake. The result is meaningful to understanding the seismic disasters from the characteristics of seismic signals and can provide a reference for the seismic design of structures.…”
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Expression, Purification, and Evaluation of Diagnostic Potential and Immunogenicity of a Recombinant NS3 Protein from All Serotypes of Dengue Virus by Laura Mónica Álvarez-Rodríguez, Angel Ramos-Ligonio, José Luis Rosales-Encina, María Teresa Martínez-Cázares, Aurora Parissi-Crivelli, Aracely López-Monteon

“…In this paper we show the expression of a recombinant NS3 protein from all serotypes of dengue virus (GST-DVNS3-1-4) and report a reliable “in-house detection system” for the diagnosis of dengue infection which was field-tested in a small village (Tezonapa) in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. …”
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Echinococcosis of dogs in the North Caucasian Subjects (infrastructural, epizootological and sanitary-hygienic analysis) by S. Sh. Kabardiev, A. M. Bittirov, S. A. Aigubova, N. Kh. Gyulakhmedova

“…Helminthological tests of 14,000 soil samples from near-village pastures for contamination with tapeworm eggs, including Echinococcus granulosus, showed that the invasion rate in the Stavropol Krai was 65.80%, in Karachay-Cherkessia republic − 79.00%, in Kabardino-Balkaria − 82.60%, in North Ossetia − Alania − 74.65%, in Ingushetia − 88.20%, in Chechnya − 83.75%, in Dagestan − 79.85%. …”
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The Use of Vegetation Indices on Temporal Mangrove Condition: A Case Study on Timbulsloko and Bedono, Demak by Zahra Safira Aulia, Rudhi Pribadi, Muhammad Helmi

“…Meanwhile, mangrove forests in the Timbulsloko and Bedono Village play an important role in preventing abrasion which often occurs in these areas. …”
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Determinants of Enrolment and Renewing of Community-Based Health Insurance in Households With Under-5 Children in Rural South-Western Uganda by Emmanuel, Nshakira-Rukundo, Essa, Mussa Chanie, Nathan, Nshakira, Nicolas, Gerber, Joachim, von Braun

“…Methods: We collected household data from 464 households in 14 villages served by a large CBHI scheme in south-western Uganda. …”
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An Assessment of The Contribution of Community Social Support System in Promoting to the Wellbeing of the Elderly in Hamurwa Sub-County. by Atuheire, Enid

“…Face-to-face interviews were conducted with key informants from sub-county, parish, and village authorities, guided by an interview protocol, while questionnaires were administered by the researcher. …”
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The Affirmative Action and Household Income Status of the Batwa Community Evicted From Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Kanungu District, Uganda by Saulo, Katariko

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Impaired Lymphocyte Profile in Schistosomiasis Patients with Periportal Fibrosis by Luciana Santos Cardoso, Andréia de Souza Rocha Barreto, Jamille Souza Fernandes, Ricardo Riccio Oliveira, Robson da Paixão de Souza, Edgar M. Carvalho, Maria Ilma Araujo

“…It was a cross-sectional study, conducted in the village of Agua Preta, Bahia, Brazil, which included 37 subjects with periportal fibrosis determined by ultrasound. …”
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A qualitative study to understand the facilitators of and barriers to retention in care to the national PMTCT Option B+ programme in Uganda. by Charity Kyomugisha-Nuwagaba, Rachel King, Rose Baryamutuma, Simon Muhumuza, Linda N Kisakye, William Bazeyo, Evelyn Akello

“…We conducted 29 focus group discussions (FGDs) with Village Health Teams (VHT) and 'Peer Mothers'. We performed 21 in depth interviews (IDI) with mothers who had been lost to follow up during the post-partum period, and 27 among those who remained in care. …”
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Pembangunan Aplikasi Manajemen Penyiraman Rumput Taman Playground Berbasis Internet of Things by Komang Candra Brata, Ginanjar Wisnu Ifan A., Adam Hendra Brata

“…Abstract BUMDESMA Kecamatan Ngantang is a Joint Village-Owned Enterprises located in Ngantang District, Malang, East Java. …”
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Structural validity and internal consistency of the Patient Centred Assessment Method in a primary care setting in a Japanese island area: a cross-sectional study by Masato Matsushima, Shuhei Yoshida, Rieko Mutai, Yoshifumi Sugiyama, Ryoko Horiguchi, Hisashi Yoshimoto

“…Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the structural validity and internal consistency of the original English version of the Patient Centred Assessment Method (PCAM) in a primary care setting in a Japanese island area.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting A clinic on a remote island in Okinawa, Japan, that provides general outpatient and 24-hour emergency services.Participants This study included 355 patients who visited Tarama Clinic from 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018, were aged ≥20 years, lived in Tarama Village and had decision-making capacity.Main outcome measures Patient complexity scored by the PCAM.Results The mean (SD) PCAM score was 21.4 (5.7). …”
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Effect of sowing date and irrigation norms on yield components of different sweet corn hybrids by Tupajić Ivan, Moravčević Đorđe, Ćosić Marija, Stojiljković Jelena, Stevanović Dragana, Sudimac Maja, Luković Kristina, Šević Biljana

“…This experimental trial was conducted during the 2022/23 growing season in the Bresje village area near Velika Plana, on anthropogenized soil, using a randomized block design with four replications. …”
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Acute Reciprocal Changes Distant from the Site of Spinal Osteotomies Affect Global Postoperative Alignment by Eric Klineberg, Frank Schwab, Christopher Ames, Richard Hostin, Shay Bess, Justin S. Smith, Munish C. Gupta, Oheneba Boachie, Robert A. Hart, Behrooz A. Akbarnia, Douglas C. Burton, Virginie Lafage

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Assessment of environmental impacts of heavy metal pollution in rice in Nanning, China by Jing Zhang, Peng Li, Siyan Li, Zhongqi Lyu

“…Five administrative villages were selected from 12 districts, and 20% of the natural villages were randomly selected for soil and water sample taking using probability distribution points and making the number of samples in each village evenly distributed. …”
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Potensi Pembangunan Pembangkit Tenaga Mini Hidro (PLTM) pada Sungai Batang Kenaikan Kabupaten Pasaman Barat by Februarman Februarman, Hendri Hardiyanto, Muhamad Shubhi Nurul Hadie

“…One potential development of a mini hydro power plant (PLTM)  is in Batang Panggang, which is located  in Paraman Ampalu Village, Gunung Tuleh District, West Pasaman Regency. …”
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La La place des femmes dans les modes de gestion des terres coutumières et communautaires au Cameroun by Natali Kossoumna Libaa, Saïdou Safiatou, Christiane Tobith

“…Les questionnaires administrés sont organisés autour de la caractérisation des espaces communautaires, la caractérisation des espaces coutumiers, la gestion notamment l’inclusion des parties et participation à la gestion, les modes d’accès au foncier dans le village, les similitudes dans les normes et principes de gestion des terres collectives et coutumières avec les villages voisins, les défis de la gestion des terres coutumières et communautaires. …”
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Readiness to deliver quality curative care for under-five children at health posts in Ethiopia by Dawit Wolde Daka, Muluemebet Abera Wordofa, Mirkuzie Woldie

“…Abstract Background The institutionalization of village health services with salaried community health workers has been established in Ethiopia for over a decade. …”
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Effectiveness of the California Mastitis Test (CMT), Reductase Test, and Alcohol Test for Dairy Cows Subclinical Mastitis Detection by Eriza Rosalina Rochmah, Dadik Raharjo, Sri Hidanah, Mustofa Helmi Effendi, Adiana Mutamsari Witaningrum, Sunaryo Hadi Warsito

“…The number of samples taken was 60 samples of fresh dairy milk from 15 cattles in Medowo Village as much as 50 ml for each sample. The results showed that the test was very effective in identifying subclinical mastitis in dairy cattle. 15% positive results were obtained for subclinical mastitis using CMT, 10% of the milk quality was not good during the reductase test and 18.33% positive with the alcohol test from a total of 60 samples obtained.…”
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Study on the driving factors of watershed runoff change in Zuli River by Budyko hypothesis and soil and water assessment tool model by Yun Zhao, Rui Zhang, Heping Shu, Yaxian Li, Zhi Xu, Qiang Wang

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Risk Factors of Noncompliance to Preventive Mass Drug Administration for Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis: A Case-Control Study in Jawi District, Northwest Ethiopia by Fetene Mihretu, Gebeyehu Tsega, Melesse Belayneh, Mesafint Molla Adane

“…A two-proportion formula was used to estimate the required sample size and 348 cases and 348 controls were selected by identification number on the village chemotherapy registration book using a systematic sampling technique. …”
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