Time dependence effect of metal toxicology and application in WQC derivation of main water basins in China by Tianxin Li, Yao Wang, Ning Qin, Wenjing Zhao, He Huang

“…Therefore, the time dependence of metals should be fully considered in the formulation of acute WQC so as to provide better protection for the water ecosystem security.…”
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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

“…The Loess Plateau Basin faces challenges, such as soil erosion, vegetation restoration pressure, and ecological security. By identifying the driving factors of runoff changes, specific actions aimed at conserving soil and water, along with strategies for managing water resources, can be implemented. …”
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GIS-based assessment of soil erosion impact and mitigation strategies for sustainable agriculture in Ghana's most vulnerable region by Stephen Sodoke, Samuel Ato Andam-Akorful, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Ebenezer Gyampoh Amoah, Kwame Anokye, Douti Biyogue Nang, Raymond Webrah Kazapoe

“…Further findings also showed that erosion in the area affects crop production, food security and livelihoods, public health and wildlife. …”
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IMCMK-CNN: A lightweight convolutional neural network with Multi-scale Kernels for Image-based Malware Classification by Dandan Zhang, Yafei Song, Qian Xiang, Yang Wang

“…Pursuing research in this direction is not only vital for enhancing network security defenses and safeguarding user data, but it will also foster the advancement of related state-of-the-art technologies and further mitigate the economic and societal repercussions of malware attacks. …”
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Multi-disciplinary treatment of broncho-esophageal fistula in a high-risk single-lung patient by Rune Haaverstad, Kjell Ovrebo, Lorentz Sandvik, Håvard Seland, Gunnar Reksten Husebø, Vegard Skalstad Ellensen, Marit Farstad, Eivind Strandenes, Rajinder Sharma, Marianne Øksnes, Anders Kjellevold Storesund, Solveig Moss Kolseth

“…After temporary stent treatment, a carefully staged surgical marathon was performed: Veno-venous ECMO was established to secure oxygenation, and bilateral thoracotomy and laparotomy performed to access structures in the frozen mediastinum. …”
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Dynamic changes in soil erosion and challenges to grain productivity in the black soil region of Northeast China by Jiawang Zhang, Ming Wang, Kai Liu, Zhan’ao Zhao

“…Soil erosion presents a significant obstacle to food and ecosystem security. This study combined multi-source data to construct a soil erosion model and challenges to grain productivity in the black soil region of Northeast China. …”
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Oxidized alkaline biochar and phosphate solubilizing bacteria mixture enhances direct seeded maize yield in an acid soil by Hachib Mohammad Tusar, Md. Kamal Uddin, Shamim Mia, Susilawati Kasim, Samsuri Bin Abd. Wahid, Tomoyuki Makino, Zakaria Solaiman

“…Acidic soil is a major constrain in achieving food security requiring sustainable solutions. Biochar, a pyrogenic carbon-rich material, carries reactive surfaces (i.e., high surface area and variable surface charges). …”
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Assessment of economic burden due to COVID-19 pandemic during institutional childbirth in Nepal: before-and-after design by Ashish KC, Rejina Gurung, Prajwal Paudel, Honey Malla, Avinash K Sunny, Mats Målqvist, Omkar Basnet, Pratiksha Bhattarai

“…Mitigation efforts to secure affordable maternal healthcare services are required during pandemic.…”
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The influence of contemporary and emerging factors on blood lead concentrations among young males in conflict with the law: a case study from a middle-income country by Thokozani P. Mbonane, Andre Swart, Angela Mathee, Angela Mathee, Nisha Naicker, Nisha Naicker

“…The study aimed to determine blood lead concentrations and risk factors associated with high blood lead concentrations among young males in conflict with the law.MethodsA cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 192 conveniently selected participants from two youth secure (correctional) facilities in Gauteng Province, South Africa.ResultsThe study's overall blood lead concentration median was 3.30 μg/dl, ranging from 0.85 to 48.11 μg/dl. …”
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Effect of soil-groundwater system on migration and transformation of organochlorine pesticides: A review by Haohao Li, Lin Huo, Rui Zhang, Xuefan Gu, Gang Chen, Ying Yuan, Wenbing Tan, Kunlong Hui, Yu Jiang

“…However, in recent years, the deterioration of the ecological environment of soil-groundwater caused by industrial, domestic, and agricultural pollution sources has continued to threaten human health and ecological security. Among them, organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), as typical organic pollutants, cause very serious pollution of soil and groundwater environment. …”
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Sigmoid Volvulus in Pregnancy Assessed by Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography Scanning by Toshiaki Watanabe, Tadatsugu Kinjo, Yoshino Kinjyo, Hayase Nitta, Hitoshi Masamoto, Keiko Mekaru, Yoichi Aoki

“…We decided to perform a cesarean section to secure the operative field for an intestinal resection following delivery. …”
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Strategies for Healthcare Disaster Management in the Context of Technology Innovation: the Case of Bulgaria by R. Vazov, R. Kanazireva, T.V. Grynko, O.P. Krupskyi

“…The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of modern technological innovations on the effectiveness of disaster management in health care in Bulgaria with a focus on Health Information Systems (HIS), Telemedicine, Telehealth, e-Health, Electronic Health Records, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Public Communication Platforms, and Data Security and Privacy. These innovations, when integrated effectively, can significantly strengthen Bulgaria's preparedness and response capabilities, improving efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint of disaster interventions. …”
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Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial by Xueping Li, Miaomiao Zheng, Ailin Lin, Chaohong Chen, Yuanbo Wu, Huai Zhang, Zhiqin Yin

“…Trial registration The National Health Security Information Platform’s Medical Research Registration Information System has registered this study under the registration number MR-33–22-022978.…”
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Differential physiological and yield responses of selected mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek) genotypes to various high-temperature stress regimes by Uday Chand Jha, Sadiah Shafi, Shyam Tallury, Harsh Nayyar, Ignacio A. Ciampitti, Kadambot H. M Siddique, P. V. Vara Prasad

“…Mung beans are vital grain legumes in Southeast Asian countries and are crucial for food security. Thus, it is essential to understand the physiological and yield-related trait responses of mung bean genotypes and harness germplasm with enhanced heat tolerance to mitigate the impact of rising heat stress on mung bean yield. …”
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Employment before and after initiation of dialysis or kidney transplantation– a Danish nationwide registry-based cohort study by Rasmus Kirkeskov Carlsen, Lilli Kirkeskov, Margit S. Riis, Rikke K. Jacobsen, Frederikke Hørdam Gronemann, Merete Osler, Janne Petersen, Niels Henrik Buus

“…Methods All first-time dialysis and kidney transplantation patients aged 18–65 years in Denmark from 2005 to 2019 were identified using the Danish Nephrological Register and linked with information about social security benefits. Each dialysis or kidney transplant patient was matched with 3 references. …”
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Representation of the perception of effective factors on the implementation of Eric Cheng's knowledge management model in secondary schools of West Azarbaijan province by parivash mohammadi gheshlagh

“…In the "knowledge exchange culture" dimension, 3 main themes were identified under the headings of "situation analysis with 4 sub-themes", "security with 4 sub-themes" and "sustainable knowledge sharing with 3 sub-themes". …”
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Synchronicity analysis of meteorological variables on agricultural drought in the Loess Plateau, China by Fang Liu, Hongbo Zhang, Yihang Li, Zhiyuan Ning, Shuai Hao

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Prevalence and level of stress among final-year students at a health science institute in Bangladesh by Md. Jonaied Alam, Mahmudul Islam Khan Pratik, Abid Hasan Khan, Muhammad Shahidul Islam, Muhammad Millat Hossain

“…This implies that the educational system, means of teaching, teaching materials, teachers as well as the services provided by the institutions cannot provide a conducive environment for effective learning as well as creating a secure future for the students as long as they can cope with the academic pressure. …”
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Identifying key risks to the stability of Ukrainian universities during wartime by Olha Doronina, Liudmyla Yurchyshena, Kseniia Bondarevska, Ihor Vechirko, Tetiana Kulinich

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Communication in Neglected Tropical Diseases' elimination: A scoping review and call for action. by Claudia Nieto-Sanchez, David M Hatley, Mario J Grijalva, Koen Peeters Grietens, Benjamin R Bates

“…Most interventions conceptualized communication as a set of support tools or supplemental activities delivering information and amplifying pre-defined messages aimed at increasing knowledge, encouraging community involvement, promoting individual behavior change, or securing some degree of acceptability of proposed strategies. …”
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