Population travel increases the risk of Plasmodium falciparum infection in the highland population of Gardula Zone, South Ethiopia: A longitudinal study. by Muluken Assefa, Fekadu Massebo, Temesgen Ashine, Teklu Wegayehu

“…Inhabitants who traveled to lowlands in the past 30 days (AOR = 2.60, 95% CI: 1.27-5.33) had a significantly greater risk of contracting Plasmodium falciparum infection. Those people traveling in May and November, those participants who had no formal education and agricultural workers, had a greater risk of developing malaria infection. …”
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Dynamical analysis of a mathematical model on the spread of diphtheria disease with vaccination completeness factors by Nailul Izzati, Nanndo Yannuansa, Imamatul Ummah, Dian Anisa Rokhmah Wati, Elly Indahwati, Silviana Maya Purwasih, Nur Kholis

“…As a result of disruptions in these services, tens of millions of children worldwide are at risk of contracting diphtheria, hundreds of thousands of infants did not receive complete DPT immunization, and more than a million infants missed BCG vaccination at birth. …”
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Possible Factors Influencing the Seroprevalence of Dengue among Residents of the Forest Fringe Areas of Peninsular Malaysia by Juraina Abd-Jamil, Romano Ngui, Syahrul Nellis, Rosmadi Fauzi, Ai Lian Yvonne Lim, Karuthan Chinna, Chee-Sieng Khor, Sazaly AbuBakar

“…The present study suggested that both demographic and geographical factors contributed to the increasing risk of contracting dengue among the OA living at the forest fringe areas of Peninsular Malaysia. …”
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Ocean’s largest chlorophyll-rich tongue is extending westward (2002–2022) by Shuaixing Peng, Xiaolong Yu, Zhongping Lee, Hongyang Lin, Xin Liu, Minhan Dai, Shaoling Shang

“…Yet, how this productive CRT has changed, expanding or contracting, remains unknown. By applying the empirical mode decomposition (EMD) method to 20-year monthly measurements of chlorophyll-a concentration from MODIS-Aqua satellite (2002-2022), we demonstrate that the CRT exhibited a significant westward extension, at an average expanding rate of 1.87 ( ± 0.82) × 105 km2/yr. …”
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Relationship of Workload with Work Stress among Nurses during The Covid-19 Pandemic in East Lombok District by Agusnawadi Alipurman, Sastrawan Sastrawan

“…Background: Nurses as the front line in dealing with COVID-19 are at risk of contracting COVID-19 along with the current increase in COVID-19 cases. …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF BUILDING ELEMENTS’ PRONENESS TO VARIATION IN NIGERIA by Babatunde Solomon Olusola, Babalola Olubola, Godwin Onajite Jagboro, Akintayo Opawole

“…Systematic sampling technique was employed in the administration of the questionnaire to consulting firms, contracting firms and client organizations within the built environment in the study area. …”
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Organization of Research Activities at University Department: Management Mechanisms for “Uncontrollable” Scientists by S. D. Reznik, O. A. Sazykina

“…The mechanisms of activating the involvement of faculty, postgraduate students and students in the effective research work of the department are proposed, such as: the organization of scientific seminars for faculty; postgraduate seminars (Schools of young scientists for postgraduate students, as well as for master’s and undergraduate students within the framework of student self-government structures); increased participation of faculty in grant competitions and in contracting with enterprises; increasing of faculty publication activity due to the preparation of monographs and scientific articles and participation in scientific conferences; intensification of students’ research work (scientific circles, participation in contests and conferences, publications). …”
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Sebuah Kajian Literatur Tentang Pengalaman Pasien Kanker Dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19 by Made Satya Nugraha Gautama, Surya Wahyuni, Muflihul Huda, Istiqomah Nur Khasanah, Ulfa Hikmawati, Slamet Aminanto, Stefany Putri Sahureka, Orin Juliastuty Terawati Rizal

“…Complaints related to changes in the medication process to the high risk of contracting COVID-19. This qualitative literature study aims to find out what the experiences of cancer patients are like during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Inhibition of hippocampal interleukin-6 receptor-evoked signalling normalises long-term potentiation in dystrophin-deficient mdx mice by Kimberley A. Stephenson, Aaron Barron, Mark G. Rae, Dervla O'Malley

“…Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), an X-linked neuromuscular disorder, characterised by progressive immobility, chronic inflammation and premature death, is caused by the loss of the mechano-transducing signalling molecule, dystrophin. In non-contracting cells, such as neurons, dystrophin is likely to have a functional role in synaptic plasticity, anchoring post-synaptic receptors. …”
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Respiratory symptoms after coalmine fire and pandemic: A longitudinal analysis of the Hazelwood Health Study adult cohort. by Tyler J Lane, Matthew Carroll, Brigitte M Borg, Tracy A McCaffrey, Catherine L Smith, Caroline X Gao, David Brown, Amanda Johnson, David Poland, Shantelle Allgood, Jillian Ikin, Michael J Abramson

“…While the COVID-19 pandemic started several years after the mine fire, contracting this illness may have exacerbated the effect of fire-related PM2.5 through development of additional respiratory symptoms.…”
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Occupational Risks in Occupational Therapy Service Learning: A Single-Site “Fear Factor” Study in South Africa by Deshini Naidoo, Pragashnie Govender, Stephanie Nicole Naidoo, Naledi Ngubane, Zamankosi Nkosi, Aziza Mulla

“…Several concerns over potential occupational risks were reported, namely, anxiety over contracting infectious diseases, concerns around musculoskeletal injuries due to manual handling requirements, and inappropriate behaviour of clients, which made the students feel unsafe. …”
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Older Primary Care Patients and Their Family Members by Tara Seibert, Matthew W. Schroeder, Anthony J. Perkins, Seho Park, Eleanor Batista-Malat, Katharine J. Head, Tamilyn Bakas, Malaz Boustani, Nicole R. Fowler

“…The COVID-19 pandemic introduced mandatory stay-at-home orders and concerns about contracting a virus that impacted the physical and mental health of much of the world’s population. …”
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APLASTIC SYNDROME IN A PREGNANT WOMAN ON THE BACKGROUND OF COVID-19: A CLINICAL CASE by Индира Венеровна Сахаутдинова, Ирина Борисовна Фаткуллина, Ирина Робинзоновна Рахматуллина, Игорь Сергеевич Засядкин, Анна Юрьевна Лазарева

“…Women during the gestational process have high risks of contracting the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 due to significant immunological changes in the body of the expectant mother. …”
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Prevalence and clinical profile of hepatitis C virus infections in multitransfused thalassemic patients in the capital twin cities of Pakistan by Z. Z. Piracha, U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. R. Uppal, A. Ahmad Khan, M. Abdullah, K. Mari, A. Basra, S. S. Gilani, M. N. Tariq, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…Furthermore, the risk of contracting HCV infections escalates with the advancing age of thalassemic patients. …”
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Broiler farming and antibiotic use through an agency theory lens. A case study from West Bengal, India. by Mathew Hennessey, Indranil Samanta, Guillaume Fournié, Matthew Quaife, Meenakshi Gautham, Haidaruliman Paleja, Kumaravel Papaiyan, Ripan Biswas, Pablo Alarcon

“…Interviews were conducted with key informants (n = 6) and stakeholders (n = 20) associated with broiler production, and broiler farmers (17 contract and four non-contract), using online and face-to-face interviews. …”
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Den Use Patterns of Endangered San Joaquin Kit Foxes in Urban Environments May Facilitate Disease Transmission by Brian L. Cypher, Alyse Gabaldon, Erica C. Kelly, Tory L. Westall, Nicole A. Deatherage

“…During 120-day intervals, the minimum survival time for kit foxes contracting mange, collared foxes used a mean of 7.6 dens, 9.8 other foxes used the same dens, and 7.3 foxes used the dens concurrently with the collared foxes. …”
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Seroepidemiological Study of Human Toxoplasmosis in Females in Ardabil City, 2019-2020 by Roya Houshmandi Khaneghahi, Shahram Habibzadeh, Farhad Pourfarzi, Behnam Mohammadi Ghalehbin

“…Conclusion: The seroprevalence of anti-toxoplasmosis antibody in female people in Ardabil is equal to 45% and is high compared to the world estimates. 70-75% of people of marriageable age are seronegative and are at risk of contracting acute toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, which requires appropriate preventive health policies.…”
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A Study on Coronavirus Disease-2019 Stigma Associated with Coronavirus Disease-2019 Warriors and an Insight into Community Perception by Madhavi GAJULA, Suwarna MADHUKUMAR

“…Of the community participants, 47.1% had a doctor in their neighborhood, and contracting COVID-19 was the primary concern of 44.1% due to the presence of a COVID-19 warrior in their vicinity. …”
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E-Procurement and Procurement Performance of Central Government Procuring and Disposing Entities in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Kekitinisa, Privas

“…The study revealed that the level of procurement performance in Kabale Regional Referral Hospital includes; delays in procurement cycles, strategic Sourcing, performance Measurement, open Contracting, and substandard medical supplies. The study revealed the level of implementation of e-procurement in Kabale Regional Referral Hospital and these included, a lack of thorough cost-benefit analysis and effective communication of e-procurement benefits, mixed perceptions about management support, indicating the need for stronger and more consistent leadership, some suppliers may not be fully prepared for e-procurement, highlighting the need for additional support and training, although the ICT infrastructure is deemed adequate by the majority, there is still room for improvement to ensure seamless e-procurement operations. …”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of bovine Schistosoma and Fasciola infections among cattle in South Achefer District, North West Ethiopia by Solomon Tesfaye, Mastewal Yeshambel, Amir Alelign, Tilahun Yohannes

“…Cross-bred cattle had around twice the odds of contracting Fasciola hepatica than local cattle (adjusted odds ratio, AOR: 1.87, 95 % CI: 1.02–3.43). …”
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