Evaluating the dynamics of fee-free higher education in South Africa: a causal loop diagram approach  [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Tlotlo Ramasu

“…Also, administrative inefficiencies within the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) result in delays and inconsistencies, reducing policy inclusivity, and decentralized implementation across institutions perpetuates disparities in quality and access. Conclusion The study concludes the urgent need for systemic reforms, including digitising financial aid processes, centralising NSFAS operations, and improving resource allocation to under-resourced institutions. …”
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La producción cinematográfica en la Argentina by Carolina Barnes, José A. Borello, Adrián Pérez Llahí

“…Parte del problema tiene que ver con deficiencias de los datos disponibles. Pero también debe tenerse en cuenta la misma naturaleza de estas actividades, que se organizan por proyectos y en las cuales la empresa, como agente organizador de recursos, tiene un rol menor al observable en otras actividades económicas. …”
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Guía para la enseñanza del apoyo vital socorrista. Consenso para el proyecto de formación e investigación en apoyo vital. Cienfuegos, 2018 by Víctor René Navarro Machado, Irayma Cazull Imbert, Rafael Rufino Corona Pérez, Rosario Gutiérrez Castro, Yudix Ferreiro Rodríguez, Roberto Gómez Castellanos, Grupo Fiaved-Avisoc

“…<strong>Fundamento:</strong> la parada cardiaca primaria es un problema de salud mundial y una de sus soluciones es disponer, tanto la población como los profesionales de la salud, de conocimientos en reanimación cardiopulmocerebral. …”
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Cuestionario para caracterizar las lesiones no intencionales en niños de uno a cuatro años by Yanet Blanco Fleites, Julia Maricela Torres Esperón, Ernesto Julio Bernal Valladares, Alexis Sebastián García Somodevilla

“…<br /><strong>Conclusiones:</strong> los resultados obtenidos por las diferentes vías para validar el cuestionario fueron adecuados. Está disponible un instrumento válido y confiable que justifica su uso y aplicación en el ámbito investigativo para caracterizar las lesiones no intencionales en niños de uno a cuatro años.…”
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A parallel bioreactor strategy to rapidly determine growth-coupling relationships for bioproduction: a mevalonate case study by Alec Banner, Joseph Webb, Nigel Scrutton

“…This may be partially due to a disparity between academic and industrial focus, and a greater emphasis needs to be placed on economic feasibility at an earlier stage. …”
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The prevalence of hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome at a gender-affirming primary care clinic by Theo Stein, Shannon Collins, Joshua St. Louis

“…Further research in this intersection could support mitigation of health care disparities that affect TGD patients with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome syndrome.…”
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Dynamic transmission modeling of COVID-19 to support decision-making in Brazil: A scoping review in the pre-vaccine era. by Gabriel Berg de Almeida, Lorena Mendes Simon, Ângela Maria Bagattini, Michelle Quarti Machado da Rosa, Marcelo Eduardo Borges, José Alexandre Felizola Diniz Filho, Ricardo de Souza Kuchenbecker, Roberto André Kraenkel, Cláudia Pio Ferreira, Suzi Alves Camey, Carlos Magno Castelo Branco Fortaleza, Cristiana Maria Toscano

“…We observed a deficiency in addressing social inequities in the Brazilian context within the utilized models, which may also be expected in several low- and middle-income countries with significant social disparities. We conclude that the models were of great relevance in the pandemic scenario of COVID-19. …”
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Prevalence of gentle herpes simplex type 2 in Babylon province for last 3 years: A retrospective descriptive data analysis by Ammar Abbas Shalan, Nada Khazal K. Hindi, Mohammed Malih Radhi, Zainab Adil Ghani Chabuck

“…Statistical assessments unveiled significant disparities in HSV-2 prevalence across age and gender strata. …”
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Modelling HIV/AIDS epidemiological complexity: A scoping review of Agent-Based Models and their application. by Rodrigo Volmir Anderle, Robson Bruniera de Oliveira, Felipe Alves Rubio, James Macinko, Ines Dourado, Davide Rasella

“…Recent studies applied ABM to model PrEP interventions (17/154) and Racial Disparities (12/154). Only six papers declared the use of ODD Protocol (6/154), and 34/154 didn't mention the study limitations.…”
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Identification of Inequities in Green Visibility and Ways to Increase Greenery in Neighborhoods: A Case Study of Wuhan, China by Xiaohua Guo, Chang Liu, Shibo Bi, Yuling Tang

“…Despite a gradual reduction in disparities in green visibility, a spatial mismatch persisted between UGS growth and population distribution, leading to uneven patterns in UGS equity. …”
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Rural-Urban Differences in Health Care Expenditures: Empirical Data from US Households by Wei-Chen Lee, Luohua Jiang, Charles D. Phillips, Robert L. Ohsfeldt

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Tejiendo Alianzas: implementación de la Ludoteca “Transformando Vidas” en Istmina, Chocó-Colombia by Deisy Lorena Galvis-Molano, Leidy Parra-Muñoz

“…Entre los resultados de la investigación se logró establecer una estrategia que contempla doce aliados, lo que permitió fortalecer significativamente las capacidades y los recursos disponibles para la Ludoteca. El éxito alcanzado durante el proyecto Transformando Vidas se atribuye en gran medida al proceso participativo y colaborativo con la comunidad desde la formulación y ejecución del proyecto. …”
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Development of the Ionospheric E‐Region Prompt Radio Occultation Based Electron Density (E‐PROBED) Model by Cornelius Csar Jude H. Salinas, Dong L. Wu, Nimalan Swarnalingam, Daniel Emmons, Liying Qian

“…During night‐time, there is a large disparity between E‐PROBED and ISR values. Finally, this work compares E‐PROBED with E‐region Ne simulated by the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI) and the Specified Dynamics—Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model with Ionosphere/Thermosphere eXtension (SD‐WACCM‐X). …”
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La funcionalidad turística aplicada a Geoparques Mundiales de la UNESCO: los casos de Mixteca Alta (México) y Villuercas-Ibores-Jara (España) by Germán Pareja-Pareja, Gonzalo Fernández de Castro Martínez, Daniel Barrera-Fernández, Emilio Martínez-Ibarra

“…En este artículo se realiza el estudio de funcionalidad turística de dos geoparques que presentan realidades muy dispares, uno latinoamericano (Mixteca Alta) y otro europeo (Villuercas-Ibores-Jara), con el objetivo de visibilizar la gestión de geoparques bajo diferentes realidades a nivel mundial. …”
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Exploring alternative preschool education methods in Georgia: Enhancing accessibility by N. Kitoshvili

“…Early childhood education in post-Soviet and similar countries confronts common challenges in access and quality, despite varied policies, with efforts such as legislation and public-private partnerships aimed at addressing financial and geographical barriers. Persistent disparities in preschool systems across the region, as illustrated by reform initiatives and staffing issues in Georgia, highlight the need for continuous reforms. …”
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Socioeconomic inequalities in health behaviors in children and adolescents: evidence from an Australian cohort by Nirmal Gautam, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Rasheda Khanam

“…Such comprehensive interventions have the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in health behaviors and improve the well-being of the broader population.…”
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Mental health for the indigenous population in Chhattisgarh, India: Navigating challenges and crafting solutions by Monika Thakur, Namrata Bhardwaj, Hari Hara Suchandra, R Arun Kumar, K Pushpa, Nisha R. Harshitha, Suhas Satish, Sumi Jain, Radhakrishnan Govindan, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math

“…Introduction: The ST population, residing in isolated, underdeveloped areas, faces significant health disparities compared to non-tribal communities. In particular, the lack of mental health infrastructure in these regions exacerbates their health challenges. …”
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THE MODEL OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF UKRAINE IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD: THE STRATEGY OF THE ECONOMIC MIRACLE by Ivan Klopov, Julia Ohrenych

“…The creation of innovation clusters in old industrial regions can also contribute to regional development and reduce economic disparities. Practical consequences. The proposed approaches have the potential to inform state policy in the field of post-war reconstruction, the promotion of attraction of international investments, the development of industrial and innovation clusters, and the expansion of co-operation with European partners. …”
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Índice para predecir neumonía asociada al ictus isquémico agudo by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Alexis Álvarez Aliaga, Andrés Quesada Vázquez

“…<br /><strong>Conclusión</strong>: el índice formulado está compuesto por parámetros fiables, fácilmente disponibles y rápidos de aplicar en las primeras 24-48 horas del infarto cerebral isquémico agudo, y permite predecir el desarrollo de la neumonía asociada a este.…”
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Sex and gender in perioperative cardiovascular research: protocol for a scoping review by Ana Sjaus, Nicole Fakhory

“…Abstract Background The inadequate inclusion of sex and gender in medical research has resulted in biased clinical guidance and disparities in knowledge and patient outcomes. Despite efforts by regulatory and funding agencies, opportunities to generate sex-specific knowledge are frequently overlooked. …”
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