Hic et nunc: el templo de Melqart/Hercules, el paisaje marítimo antiguo y la estrategia territorial de Gadir/Gades by Antonio M. Sáez Romero, Carmen Ramírez Cañas, Ricardo Belizón Aragón, Eduardo Ferrer Albelda, Milagros Alzaga García, Francisco Carrero Ramírez, Aurora Higueras-Milena Castellano, Lourdes Márquez Carmona, Francisco J. García Fernández, Josefa Martí Solano, Nuria Esther Rodríguez Mariscal

“…A partir de este dataset y de su cotejo con la información escrita disponible (fuentes grecolatinas) se plantean nuevas hipótesis y valoraciones sobre la distribución de los hallazgos arqueológicos, la evolución del paisaje y de las estrategias de asentamiento en el ámbito insular meridional en el I milenio a. …”
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Nucleotide variation in Foxp3 gene and prognosis of bladder cancer: a case-control study by Qin Li, Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang, Min Su, Yaping Song, Yanyun Wang, Bin Zhou, Lin Zhang

“…SPSS and online SNPstats software were used to determine the disparities between groups.ResultsFor the rs3761548 C/A polymorphism, patients with the CA/AA genotype showed a notable decrease in the case group (22.1% versus 34.8%, P = 0.003, OR = 0.61, 95%CI = 0.44-0.85), and the heterozygous CA genotype presented a distinctly lower risk for BC (P = 0.0003, OR = 0.43, 95%CI = 0.26-0.70). …”
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Higher frequency of interstate over international transmission chains of SARS-CoV-2 virus at the Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil state borders by Filipe Zimmer Dezordi, José Valter Joaquim Silva Júnior, Terimar Facin Ruoso, Angela Giovana Batista, Pedro Mesquita Fonseca, Larissa Paim Bernardo, Richard Steiner Salvato, Tatiana Schäffer Gregianini, Thaísa Regina Rocha Lopes, Eduardo Furtado Flores, Rudi Weiblen, Patrícia Chaves Brites, Mônica de Medeiros Silva, João Batista Teixeira da Rocha, Gustavo de Lima Barbosa, Lais Ceschini Machado, Alexandre Freitas da Silva, Marcelo Henrique Santos Paiva, Matheus Filgueira Bezerra, Tulio de Lima Campos, Tiago Gräf, Daniel Angelo Sganzerla Graichen, Elgion Lucio da Silva Loreto, Gabriel da Luz Wallau

“…Bioinformatics analysis encompassed the development of scripts and tools to perform subsampling taking into account epidemiological information to reduce sequencing disparities bias among the regions/countries, genome assembly, and large-scale alignment and phylogenetic reconstruction. …”
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Determining the intention of receiving the influenza vaccine: a cross-sectional survey among international and domestic college students in the USA by Charles Liu, Jiying Ling, ChengChing Liu, Angela Chia-Chen Chen, Nagwan Zahry, Ravichandran Ammigan, Loveleen Kaur

“…This study examined the relationships between the theory of planned behaviour (TPB; attitudes, perceived behavioural control (PBC) and subjective norms) and students’ intention of receiving an influenza vaccine.Design, setting and participants A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 222 domestic students recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk and 197 international students recruited through the Registrar’s Office at a Midwest university.Results International students had higher levels of PBC, intention and attitudes towards receiving an influenza vaccine compared with domestic students. Being Hispanic (β=−5.33; 95% CI −9.84 to −0.81, p=0.021), up-to-date vaccination status (β=−1.60; 95% CI −2.99 to −0.17, p=0.028) and identifying as smokers (β=−2.94; 95% CI −5.72 to −0.15, p=0.039) significantly lowered college students’ intention. …”
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The effects of alcohol on recovery from musculoskeletal trauma and injuries by Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi, Vincent Arriola, Daniel Arriola, Deyu Pan, Kaveh Dehghan, Emad Alamoutifard, Elby Washington

“…Males compared to females and patients aged 67 or older compared to their 18-34 age group encounters were more likely to experience infection, LOS of≥4 days, and IHM. Hispanic and Asian patients experienced less infection and fewer days in the hospital but presented with higher odds of IHM. …”
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Systematic comparison of quantity and quality of RNA recovered with commercial FFPE tissue extraction kits by Sukoluhle Dube, Sharefa Al-Mannai, Li Liu, Sara Tomei, Satanay Hubrack, Shimaa Sherif, Ayesha Jabeen, Eiman I. Ahmed, Apryl Sanchez, William Mifsud, Davide Bedognetti, Wouter Hendrickx, Christophe M. Raynaud

“…Results This study found that despite processing the FFPE samples in the same standardized way, there were disparities in the quantity and quality of RNA recovered across the different tissue types. …”
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To what extent is the description of streets important in estimating local air quality: a case study over Paris by A. Squarcioni, A. Squarcioni, Y. Roustan, M. Valari, Y. Kim, K. Sartelet, L. Lugon, F. Dugay, R. Voitot

“…Simulation results for NO<span class="inline-formula">_<i>x</i></span>, NO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>, and PM<span class="inline-formula">_2.5</span> concentrations over the city of Paris from both modeling approaches are compared with in situ measurements from traffic air quality stations. …”
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The change rule of smoke dispersion and temperature evolution in fires within lithium iron phosphate energy storage prefabricated cabin by ZHANG Yin, QIN Chaoqun, TIAN Shuangshuang, GE Zhichao, DONG Jun, ZHANG Xiaoxing

“…Notably, there is a noticeable amplification in the temperature disparity along the horizontal axis of the energy storage prefabricated cabin. …”
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Multidisciplinary care in pediatric severe asthma: A comparative outcomes analysis by Adam S. Price, MD, Akilah A. Jefferson-Shah, MD, Robert D. Pesek, MD, Erhan Ararat, MD, Safia F. Nawaz, MD, Matthew Pertzborn, MD, Kim Cobb, RT, Haley Long, RT, Monica Y. Miller, LMSW, Brandi N. Whitaker, PhD, Stacie M. Jones, MD, Scott Stewart, MS, Daniel Liu, MD, Tamara T. Perry, MD

“…The SAC patients were more likely to be Black (79% vs 52% [P = .0002]), be non-Hispanic (100% vs 88% [P = .01]), have had at least 1 hospitalization (21% vs 10% [P = .04]), and have received at least 2 prescriptions for a systemic corticosteroid (34% vs 17% [P = .01]). …”
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Folic acid supplementation in European women of reproductive age and during pregnancy with excessive weight: a systematic review by Federica Loperfido, Francesca Sottotetti, Irene Bianco, Dana El Masri, Beatrice Maccarini, Chiara Ferrara, Antonio Limitone, Hellas Cena, Rachele De Giuseppe

“…Findings have described a positive association between elevated Body Mass Index (BMI) and birth defect risk; data on plasma folate levels in pregnant women with obesity have shown values lower than recommended because of a state of chronic low-grade inflammation, resulting in increased metabolic demands. Nowadays, disparities exist regarding the recommended dose of FA in women at risk, including women of childbearing age with excessive weight. …”
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Carga del cuidado de enfermería: un análisis de concepto by Lina María Vargas-Escobar, Kevin Julián Aya Roa, Judith Liliana Ortiz Mayorga, Marcia Andrea Quiñonez Mora, Laura Marcela Hernández Bohórquez, Genny Paola Fuentes Bermúdez, Alexander Casallas Vega

“…Resultados: La carga del cuidado de enfermería es la relación entre las necesidades de los pacientes y el tiempo disponible para actividades directas, de gestión y educación. …”
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Long-term trends in the prevalence of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in South Korea, 2011–2021: a representative longitudinal serial studyResearch in context by Yesol Yim, Jae E. Lee, Yejun Son, Soeun Kim, Hojae Lee, Sooji Lee, Wonwoo Jang, Hanseul Cho, Hayeon Lee, Kyeongmin Lee, Hyesu Jo, Jaeyu Park, Jiyeon Oh, Louis Jacob, Jiseung Kang, Hyunji Sang, Sang Youl Rhee, Dong Keon Yon

“…Age-standardized prevalence rates, annual percent changes (APC), and sociodemographic disparities were analyzed using multinomial logistic regression and Joinpoint regression. …”
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Assessing five-year trend and socio-demographic determinants of caesarean section delivery in Ghana by Alfred Kwesi Manyeh, Anthony Ofosu, Anthony Kolsabilik Kuug, Atsu Ayi, Comfort Dede Tetteh, Saviour Edem Vidzro, Christopher Tetteh Odopey, Angela Nana Esi Ackon, Evelyn Acquah, Desmond Klu, Mustapha Immurana, Maxwell Ayindenaba Dalaba, Hubert Amu

“…Conclusion Ghana’s high C-section rate is a concern, driven by increased availability, socio-demographic factors, and regional healthcare disparities. Advanced maternal age, higher education, and formal employment increase the likelihood of C-sections. …”
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Survei Penelitian Metode Kecerdasan Buatan untuk Mendeteksi Ancaman Teknologi Serangan Siber by Eza Yolanda Fitria, Kusprasapta Mutijarsa

“…Kemudian, 19 paper yang membahas penggunaan dataset dan 13 paper membahas peluang penelitian masa depan. Terakhir, 5 paper yang membahas terkait tools. …”
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COVID-19 status and utilisation of essential maternal and child healthcare services during the pandemic in Ahmedabad, India by Sandul Yasobant, K Shruti Lekha, Ravina Tadvi, Bhavin Solanki, Walter Bruchhausen, Deepak Saxena

“…However, variation existed in the UBHS by COVID-19 status, but the extent of this disparity has not been extensively addressed in Ahmedabad, India. …”
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Health literacy status and associated factors among residents in Anhui Province, China: a cross-sectional study by Yuansheng Fu, Jianrong Xie, De Xu, Yuanrui Xia, Zhimin Wang, Yinguang Fan

“…Compared with illiterate/less literate, the aOR values for primary school, junior high school, senior high school, and college or above were 1.690 (1.326–2.155), 3.467 (2.760–4.356), 7.033 (5.516–8.968), and 17.895 (13.948–22.959), respectively; compared with the age group of 65–69 years, the aOR values for the age groups 15–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–54 and 55–64 years were 2.384 (1.774–3.202), 2.598 (2.049–3.294), 2.862 (2.267–3.615), 2.135 (1.697–2.685), and 1.468 (1.157–1.863), respectively; compared with farmers, the aOR values were 1.244 (95% CI, 1.081–1.432) for technical/professional, 1.121 (95% CI, 1.003–1.254) for commercial/service, and 1.329 (95% CI, 1.163–1.518) for other occupations.ConclusionResidents of Anhui Province exhibit relatively low levels of HL, with notable disparities observed among different education levels, age groups, genders, and marital statuses. …”
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Enhancing healthcare utilization and reducing preventable hospitalizations: exploring the healthcare-seeking propensity of patients with non-communicable diseases in Rural China by Yanqiu Hou, Wenyu Li, Shangai Li, Linxuan Chen, Jiayu An, Shan Lu

“…The healthcare-seeking propensity in the western region was lower than that in the central region, highlighting regional disparities. Seeking care for minor symptoms results in more outpatient visits, whereas addressing major symptoms reduces preventable hospitalizations. …”
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Epidemics In The 21st Century: A Multifaceted Challenge by Shawana Sharif

“…Strengthening public health infrastructure remains pivotal, advocating for improved surveillance systems, enhanced laboratory capacities, and a resilient healthcare workforce. Addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable access to healthcare resources, especially in underserved communities, emerges as a fundamental tenet in epidemic management. …”
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Cuando la escuela se transforma en un infierno: Estudio sobre el contenido de las representaciones sociales de la violencia escolar en una escuela secundaria de la Ciudad de México... by Iván Baggini Arri

“…No obstante, la limitadaliteratura disponible que escruta este problema social desde la mirada de lasrepresentaciones sociales hace que el presente escrito muestre el análisis delas narrativas que los actores de una escuela secundaria periférica de la ciudadde México tienen sobre la violencia escolar con la pretensión de conocerel contenido de las representaciones sociales. …”
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Hyperuricemia is a Risk Factor for One-Year Overall Survival in Elderly Female Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome by Shi Tai, Xuping Li, Zhaowei Zhu, Liang Tang, Hui Yang, Liyao Fu, Xinqun Hu, Zhenfei Fang, Shenghua Zhou

“…Hyperuricemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, but the impact of hyperuricemia and sex-related disparities is not fully clear in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). …”
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