Human exploitation of adult horseshoe crab and public awareness campaign in Hong Kong SAR, China by Pui Yi Tang, Hei Wut Fong, Shan Yee Lee, Wing Tung Chang, Lee Yan Pang, Tin Yan Hui, Kelvin Jun Yin So

“…., for consumption as food, bycatch, and mercy release activities) may threaten horseshoe crab populations in recent times, market surveys were conducted at five potential horseshoe crab trade outlets in Hong Kong in 2020 – 2021 in tandem with phone interviews with Hong Kong citizens to measure their knowledge/awareness on horseshoe crabs and relevant conservation measures. …”
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The Clinicopathological Features and Prognostic Significance of HER2-Low in Early Breast Tumors Patients Prognostic Comparison of HER-Low and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified... by Sanaa Gamrani, Laila Akhouayri, Sara Boukansa, Mehdi Karkouri, Hinde El Fatemi

“…In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic impact of this particular subtype in a North-African context where HER2-low breast cancer is a relatively understudied subtype, particularly in non-Western populations. Methods. We conducted a retrospective cohort study on 1955 breast tumors in Moroccan patients over 10 years, collected at the Pathology Department of Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca and at the pathology department of Hassan II University Hospital in Fes. …”
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Mind wandering enhances statistical learning by Teodóra Vékony, Bence C. Farkas, Bianka Brezóczki, Matthias Mittner, Gábor Csifcsák, Péter Simor, Dezső Németh

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Knowledge and Perception of Eponyms in Chemistry by University Students in Belarus and the United States by U. K. Slabin

“…Belarusian respondents exhibited a bit higher level of eponym knowledge than American respondents, which is explained by populations (the former one had more chemistry majors), timing and duration of chemistry courses. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda by Betty C. Okori, Christine Oryema, Robert Opiro, Acur Amos, Gilbert I. Obici, Karlmax Rutaro, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Eric Sande

“…Conclusions The study has shown that rural populations of the targeted localities possess indigenous knowledge on anti-termitid plants. …”
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Assessing and projecting the global impacts of Alzheimer’s disease by Nanlong Zhang, Shuren Chai, Jixing Wang

“…BackgroundThis study aims to assess the global burden of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from 1990 to 2030, with a focus on incidence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALY).MethodsData on the incidence rates, DALY rates, and death rates of AD across various geographic populations from 1990 to 2021 were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study. …”
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Giant pit craters on the modern seafloor above magma-induced hydrothermal vent complexes of Scotia Sea, offshore Antarctica by L. Somoza, K. M. Andreassen, A. Plaza-Faverola, T. Medialdea, J. Gafeira, F. J. González, G. R. Dickens

“…Importantly, at present-day, numerous craters related to sills and fluid pipes populate the seafloor above a young sedimentary basin, and the ocean and atmosphere are receiving massive quantities of 13C depleted carbon. …”
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Comparing the effectiveness of narrative therapy and EMDR-GTEP protocols in the treatment of post-traumatic stress in children exposed to humanitarian crises by Elisabetta Dozio, Elisabetta Dozio, Cécile Bizouerne, Valdes Wamba, Ninon Atienza

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Human intestinal nematode infections in Sri Lanka: A scoping review. by Nalini Kaushalya Jayakody, Anjana Silva, Susiji Wickramasinghe, Nilanthi de Silva, Sisira Siribaddana, Kosala Gayan Weerakoon

“…Despite the success, STH prevalence disparities persist in vulnerable populations like plantation and slum communities, where hygiene and living conditions continue to pose challenges. …”
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Triglyceride glucose index–body mass index as a predictor of coronary artery disease severity in patients with H-type hypertension across different glucose metabolic states by Lian Wang, Zijin Li, Rui Qiu, Li Luo, Xisheng Yan

“…The above method has also been applied to populations of H-type hypertension patients. Results The TyG-BMI was significantly associated with the severity of multi-vessel CAD in hypertensive patients (Odds ratio [OR] 1.043, 95% CI 1.032–1.053). …”
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Direct and indirect effects of land use on microbiomes of trap-nesting solitary bee larvae and nests by Birte Peters, Birte Peters, Birte Peters, Sara Diana Leonhardt, Michael Schloter, Alexander Keller

“…IntroductionThe global decline in biodiversity and insect populations highlights the urgent need to conserve ecosystem functions, such as plant pollination by solitary bees. …”
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Analysis of DNA cox1 barcoding revealed novel haplotype in Schistosoma haematobium isolated from Western Sudan by Ishraga Adam Elzain, Abeer Babiker Idris, Abdul Aziz Karim, Nagla Mohamed Ahmed, Salaheldein G. Elzaki, Semih Yılmaz, Mohamed A. Hassan, Hamid Suliman Abdalla

“…Although numerous epidemiological studies have examined schistosomiasis in Sudan, the genetic diversity of Schistosoma haematobium populations, specifically through analysis of the mtcox1 gene, remains unexplored. …”
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Rural and remote health care: the case for spatial justice by Karen Hayes, Kristy Coxon, Rosalind Bye

“…That is, rural places are perceived as too distant from cities, less populated than cities, and too difficult to access from cities. …”
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A systematic review of One Health perspective on the use of antimicrobials in Nigeria by Umulkhairah Onyioiza Arama, Malik Olatunde Oduoye, Bolanle Akanbi-Hakeem, Misha Khan, Polyne Wechuli, Amina Aliyu

“…Abstract Background and aim: Nigeria, being the most populous country in Africa, faces a significant burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …”
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Digital health interventions for improving access to primary care in India: A scoping review. by Lenny Vasanthan, Sindhu Kulandaipalayam Natarajan, Andrew Babu, Mohan S Kamath, Sureshkumar Kamalakannan

“…Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge in low-and middle-income countries. Vulnerable populations with unmet needs face the greatest challenge in accessing primary care for appropriate and timely healthcare. …”
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IOP-lowering therapy and ocular surface in glaucoma. Part 2. The effect of preservatives on ocular surface by A.V. Antonova, V.P. Nikolaenko, V.V. Brzheskiy

“…Dose-dependent and time-dependent loss of goblet cells, expansion and activation of fibroblast populations, release of proinflammatory cytokines by conjunctival cells account for dry eye symptoms and signs, poor adherence to treatment, and poor results of glaucoma filtration surgery.…”
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Microbiological Analysis Conducted on Raw Milk Collected During Official Sampling in Liguria (North-West Italy) over a Ten-Year Period (2014–2023) by Sara Antonia Chiarlone, Andrea Gori, Serena Ravetta, Andrea Armani, Lisa Guardone, Francesca Pedonese, Salvatore Bavetta, Caterina Fiannacca, Nicola Pussini, Cristiana Maurella, Elisabetta Razzuoli

“…These can lead to severe symptoms, particularly in vulnerable populations. For this reason, although consumers are advised to boil raw milk before consumption, producing farms in Italy are required to meet the microbiological criteria outlined in the Provision of 25 January 2007. …”
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Retrospective cross-sectional study on bronchiectasis in adult Aboriginal Australians: disease characteristics and comparison with ethnically diverse global bronchiectasis registry... by Timothy Howarth, Subash Heraganahally, Claire Gibbs, Lata Jayaram, Asanga Abeyaratne, Shiidheshwar J Ravichandran, Davaadorj Erdenebayar, Winnie Chen, Hubertus Jersmann

“…Chest CT demonstrated multilobar and lower lobes involvement in 73% and inhaled pharmacotherapy use was recorded in up to 62% and long-term antibiotics in 5%.Conclusion The overall bronchiectasis disease burden is higher in Aboriginal Australian adults in comparison with global ethnically diverse non-Indigenous populations. Further efforts are required to address this disparity secondary to bronchiectasis among Indigenous people.…”
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Microgeographical Variation in <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> Prevalence in Dogs in Suburban and Urban Areas of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil by Marianna Laura Elis Chocobar, Elizabeth Moreira dos Santos Schmidt, Ângelo Joel Ferreira Mendes, Paul Christopher Duncan Johnson, William Weir, Rossella Panarese

“…Recent evidence suggests that <i>D. immitis</i> prevalence is rising in the canine populations in several areas of Brazil, even those historically considered to be non-endemic, highlighting the need for ongoing surveillance. …”
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Poor sleep quality remains a major challenge among tertiary education students in Ghana: A cross-sectional study in a Ghanaian University by David Larbi Simpong, Ansumana Bockarie, Akosua Bema Kumah, Alex Bismark Atta-Owusu, Mordecai Eshun, Bernice Akua Frimpong, Beatrice Bachella, George Nkrumah Osei

“…These findings underscore the need for universities to prioritize promoting healthy sleep habits and addressing diverse sleep component issues within their student populations.…”
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