Prevalence and predictors of tobacco use among Saudi adolescents: the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2022 by Mervat M. El Dalatony, Ahmed A. Elkhobby, Mosa A. Shubayr, Sarah S. Monshi, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani, Eman D. El Desouky, Shaikha K. Aldukhail, Mohammed M. Alqahtani, Anwar S. Alhazmi, Mohammed S. Aldossary

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Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): A Targeted Antioxidant Strategy to Counter Oxidative Stress in Retinopathy by Marco Zeppieri, Caterina Gagliano, Fabiana D’Esposito, Mutali Musa, Irene Gattazzo, Maria Sole Zanella, Federico Bernardo Rossi, Alessandro Galan, Silvia Babighian

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Biased birth sex ratios of mammals and birds in zoos by Oscar G. Miranda, Fernando Colchero, José O. Valdebenito, Diego Cortez, Dalia A. Conde, Ivett Pipoly, András Liker, Balázs Vági, Mads F. Bertelsen, Albus Kilili, Araxi O. Urrutia, Tamás Székely

“…Abstract Birth sex ratio biases can amplify extinction risks, especially in small, zoo-maintained populations which is of particular concern in species under threat of extinction. …”
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To save or not to save: Knowledge, attitude, skills and effects of an experimental intervention on advancing first aid skills in high school students in Hue City, Vietnam. by Le Duc Huy, Pham Thanh Tung, Dinh Thanh Tra, Le Nguyen Quynh Nhu, Nguyen Tuan Linh, Tran Xuan Tien, Nguyen Vu Phuong Thao, Trinh Thi Le Vy, Tran Thi Hang, Huu Hai Hoang, Vo Van Khoa, Nguyen Thi Anh Phuong, Bui Phuong Linh

“…Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in adolescents especially in low-middle-income countries including Vietnam. …”
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Perbandingan Viskositas, Titik Nyala dan Titik Beku Biodiesel dari Rumput Laut (Eucheuma denticulatum), Minyak Ikan Lemuru (Sardinellla longiceps) dan Biodiesel Komersil <Br><I>[... by Boedi Setya Rahardja, Woro Hastuti Satyantini, Andry Wijayanto

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Assessing the Acceptability of a Vaginal Self-Sampling Device in a Rural Parish of Cuenca, Ecuador by Dayanara Delgado López, Ana Acosta Bedón, Roque Rivas-Párraga, Micaela Heredia, Carolina Muñoz, Bernardo Vega Crespo, Heleen Vermandere, Marie Hendrickx, Ana Gama, Vivian Alejandra Neira

“…Conclusions: SS shows strong potential for increasing CC screening, especially in hard-to-reach areas, emphasizing the need to adapt screening programs to meet diverse community needs.…”
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The Consequences of Mining Damage and their Impact on the Natural Environment – a Case Study of Trzebinia by Krzysztof Cygańczuk, Jacek Roguski

“…The land surface movement system belongs to the group of products of the Copernicus program, which involves monitoring the land surface, and its implementation was commissioned by the European Environment Agency (EEA). …”
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Rare Combination of Phenotypes of Karyomegalic Interstitial Nephritis and Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease in an Omani Child by Intisar Al Alawi, Maryam Al Shehhi, Naifain Al Kalbani, Aliya Al Hosni, Ashwaq Al Mimani, Issa Al Salmi, John A. Sayer

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Isolation, morpho-physiological and molecular characterization, phylogenetic analysis of Trichoderma asperellum in Bangladesh by S. A. Uddin, I. Hossain, H. Mahmud, M. S. Monjil, M. D. Hossain

“…Abstract The experiment was conducted at the Department of Plant Pathology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to identify T. asperellum in a countrywide screening program and to evaluate its antagonistic effect against several soil borne pathogens. …”
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The Effect of Using Earmuffs on Hearing Loss Complaints and Subjective Stress: A Quasi-Experimental Study among Weaving Workers in Surakarta, Indonesia by Haris Setyawan, Isna Qadrijati, Ratna Fajariani, Ratih Andika Akbar Rahma, Tofan Agung Eka Prasetya

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&amp;ldquo;Service&amp;rdquo; versus &amp;ldquo;Education&amp;rdquo; in Anesthesiology: Domain Classification of Activities Based on Perceptions from Learners and Teachers by Li J, Lin HM, Yanez ND, He Z, Treggiari MM, Kurup V

“…However, the scope of “education” and “service” in Anesthesiology remains undefined.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was designed, validated, and distributed in a major academic Anesthesiology training program to assess the perceived educational value associated with routine anesthesia training activities. …”
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Physical activity interventions in adult kidney transplant recipients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Roseanne E. Billany, Nicolette C. Bishop, Ellen M. Castle, Matthew P. M. Graham-Brown, Sharlene A. Greenwood, Courtney J. Lightfoot, Thomas J. Wilkinson

“…Despite new literature, there is still a need for long-term larger sampled RCTs and more detailed reporting of intervention details and program adherence.…”
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Inverter-based resources dominated grid: Voltage and frequency stability in a weakly interconnected power system by Ndeye Khady Diop Dieng, Martin Wolter, Prof.Dr.-Ing.habil., Lamine Thiaw, Professor, Adamou Ousmane Manga, Associate Professor

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Prevalence of <i>Trichomonas vaginalis</i> Infection in Women Screened for Precursor Lesions of Cervical Cancer in a Brazilian Population by Marina de Paula Salomé dos Santos, Bruna Ribeiro de Andrade Ramos, Maria Luiza Cotrim Sartor de Oliveira, Andréa da Rocha Tristão, Márcia Guimarães da Silva

“…Although treatments are available, <i>T. vaginalis</i> infections pose a significant challenge, especially in resource-limited regions, as the prevalence of this STI is often unknown. …”
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Re-evaluation of the stratigraphy, structural, and depositional environment of Kolmani field, Gongola sub-basin, northeast Nigeria using outcrop data, ditch cutting data, and well... by Chekwube Nnamdi Didi, Olawale Olakunle Osinowo, Okey Eliseus Akpunonu, Musa Bappah Usman

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Saturdays-in-Motion: Education and Empowerment through an Interdisciplinary Team Approach for Parkinson’s Disease in Cali-Colombia by Beatriz E. Muñoz, Valentina Quintana-Peña, Maria C. Gonzalez, Jaime A. Valderrama, Yor Jaggy Castaño-Pino, Domiciano Rincón, Andrés Navarro, Jorge L. Orozco

“…In addition, it has become a challenge for health systems, especially in developing countries, which have limited resources. …”
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Optimizing Performance in Badminton Tournaments: The Relationship Between Timing, Quantity, and Quality Among Professional Players by Jen-Hao Hsu, Hsin-Lun Lin, Hung-Chieh Fan Chiang, Duan-Shin Lee, Yang Lee, Cheng-Wei Huang, Zai-Fu Yao

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Challenges and prospects of managing infectious diseases among pastoral and migrant populations by Prof Abdulrazaq Habib

“…Innovative approaches have to be pursued for detection and control of infections among these populations such as leveraging on programs for nomadic populations (nomadic education program in Nigeria), mobile units, One-Health strategy of linking animal health (e.g., manyatta project in Kenya), use of community/village health workers, clinical and public health services. …”
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Prevalence of Neisseria meningitidis carriage: a small-scale survey in Istanbul, Turkey by Eda Kepenekli Kadayifci, Deniz Güneşer Merdan, Ahmet Soysal, Ayşe Karaaslan, Serkan Atıcı, Rıza Durmaz, Perran Boran, İhsan Turan, Güner Söyletir, Mustafa Bakır

“…N. meningitidis one of the common causes of bacterial meningitis in Turkey, especially after the implementation of the national immunization program that includes conjugated pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines. …”
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Livelihood and food acquisition challenges in island communities during the global pandemic by Farisal Ungkakay-Bagsit, Mary Barby P. Badayos-Jover, Raymundo R. Pavo, Pearlyn Cambronero-Tumabiao

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