Thyroid function during COVID-19 and post-COVID complications in adults: a systematic review by Anisha Panesar, Palma Gharanei, Natasha Khovanova, Lawrence Young, Dimitris Grammatopoulos, Dimitris Grammatopoulos

“…Study quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). A total of 53 studies met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Quality of life among residents of informal urban settlements during the COVID-19 pandemic in Salvador, Brazil by Albert I Ko, Federico Costa, Hammed Mogaji, Nivison Nery, Hernan D Argibay, Jaqueline S Cruz, Ianei O Carneiro, Ricardo Lustosa, Mike Begon, Hussein Khalil

“…These findings highlight the need to prioritise creation of economic opportunities and expansion of existing assistance programmes for marginalised populations residing in these slums.…”
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Effects of nurse-home visiting on intimate partner violence and maternal income, mental health and self-efficacy by 24 months postpartum: a randomised controlled trial (British Col... by Susan Jack, Charlotte Waddell, Michael Boyle, Harriet MacMillan, Yufei Zheng, Hui Xie, Colleen Varcoe, Amiram Gafni, Andrea Gonzalez, Debbie Sheehan, Lil Tonmyr, Ronald Barr, Lenora Marcellus, Nicole L A Catherine

“…Objective To evaluate the impact of Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), a home-visiting programme, on exploratory maternal outcomes in British Columbia (BC), Canada.Design Pragmatic, parallel arm, randomised controlled trial conducted October 2013–November 2019. …”
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Protocol for the economic evaluation of metacognitive therapy for cardiac rehabilitation participants with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression by Patrick Doherty, David Reeves, Gemma E Shields, Adrian Wells, Lora Capobianco, Anthony Heagerty, Deborah Buck, Linda M Davies

“…Results of the main trial and economic evaluation will be published in the peer-reviewed National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) journals library (Programme Grants for Applied Research), submitted to a peer-reviewed journal and presented at appropriate conferences.Trial registration number ISRCTN74643496; Pre-results.…”
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Pregnancy stressors and postpartum symptoms of depression and anxiety: the moderating role of a cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention by Ahmed Zaidi, Atif Rahman, Pamela J Surkan, Najia Atif, Abid Malik, Yunxiang Sun, Soim Park

“…The CBT intervention modified the association between pregnancy stressors and postpartum mental health outcomes. Programmes that promote positive experiences and reduce negative experiences, especially in late pregnancy, may mitigate postpartum mental health consequences.Trial registration number NCT03880032.…”
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Suicidal ideation and suicide attempt among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Kwaku Oppong Asante, Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie, Erica Danfrekua Dickson, Sandra Naa-Shasha Quarshie, Sophia Ewuenye Adwoa Kpebu

“…The evidence also highlights a need for both routine antepartum primary care mental health screening for suicidality and related risks and targeted prevention and intervention programmes.…”
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INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING HISTORY AT MODERN UNIVERSITIES by A. Yu. Suslov, M. V. Salimgareev, Sh. S. Khammatov

“…Therefore, History programmes and courses demand up-to-date approaches, methods and didactic means to provide formation of holistic worldview of future experts.The aim of the article is to consider the features of innovative methods application in teaching history in high school taking into consideration modernization processes.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Taenia solium taeniosis and cysticercosis literature in Tanzania provides research evidence justification for control: A systematic scoping review. by Helena Aminiel Ngowi, Andrea Sylvia Winkler, Uffe Christian Braae, Robinson Hammerthon Mdegela, Ernatus Martin Mkupasi, Mwemezi Lutakyawa Kabululu, Faustin Peter Lekule, Maria Vang Johansen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite Taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis (TSTC) having been put high on the global agenda of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which over the last years has received a lot of attention, there has been no control programmes in place in sub-Saharan Africa, a highly endemic region. …”
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Educating the digital generation: the role of virtual communities by E. M. Kharlanova, N. V. Sivrikova, S. V. Roslyakova, E. G. Chernikova

“…The research outcomes may be applied for the development of educational programmes and the implementation of educational activity in the realities of a digital world.…”
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Standards in Neurological Rehabilitation, June 1997 by Michael P. Barnes, European Federation of Neurological Societies Task Force

“…Such training could include a cross-national training programme both for physicians and other health care staff. (5) The Task Force supports a two-tier system of neurological services. …”
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Perinatal emotional skills groups for women and birthing people with borderline personality disorder: outcomes from a feasibility randomised controlled trial by Paul Moran, Debra Bick, Lucy Biddle, Belinda Borries, Rebecca Kandiyali, Farah Mgaieth, Vivan Patel, Janice Rigby, Penny Seume, Vaneeta Sadhnani, Nadine Smith, Michaela Swales, Nicholas Turner

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WORLD EXPERIENCE IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL SUPPORT OF FOOD SECURITY by Yuliya Pustovit, Olena Dragan, Alina Berher

“…These factors contributed to the adoption of administrative and legal strategic decisions aimed at improving food security and economic sustainability of the country, namely: the law that restored the work of the State Land Cadastre, joining the signing of the Roadmap for Global Food Security; the Food Systems Transformation Plan for the period up to 2030; the Resolution "On Ensuring Stable Operation of Food Producers under Martial Law"; the National Food Security Platform; the draft National Target Programme for Land Use and Protection until 2033 and other regulatory documents aimed at stabilising the agricultural sector, restoring land use and improving the country's food security in times of war. …”
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Impact of Heat on Human and Animal Health in India: A Landscape Review by Sandul Yasobant, K. Shruti Lekha, Poonam Trivedi, Shruti Krishnan, Chinmayee Kator, Harleen Kaur, Mudita Adaniya, Anish Sinha, Deepak Saxena

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Humanities education reform exploration and practice under outcomes-based education (OBE) by P. Yang

“…The knowledge of actual material (content of the programme) is not the key element of the education process, but the skills of knowledge application are important when solving specific tasks. …”
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 Increasing the resolution of malaria early warning systems for use by local health actors by Michelle V. Evans, Felana A. Ihantamalala, Mauricianot Randriamihaja, Vincent Herbreteau, Christophe Révillion, Thibault Catry, Eric Delaitre, Matthew H. Bonds, Benjamin Roche, Ezra Mitsinjoniala, Fiainamirindra A. Ralaivavikoa, Bénédicte Razafinjato, Oméga Raobela, Andres Garchitorena

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Scoping review of Neglected Tropical Disease Interventions and Health Promotion: A framework for successful NTD interventions as evidenced by the literature. by Caroline Ackley, Mohamed Elsheikh, Shahaduz Zaman

“…However, there remains a need for intervention approaches that also include multiple strategies that inform a larger multi-disease and multi-sectoral programme. Many NTD strategies include a focus on WASH and should also incorporate the social and ecological determinants of NTDs, suggesting a preventative and systems approach to health, not just a treatment-based approach. …”
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REVIEW OF THE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE OF AIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE ROLE OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MODERNISATION OF THIS PROCESS by Іnna Honcharuk, Dina Tokarchuk

“…Based on the study of EU programmes and initiatives related to the use of green technologies in the agricultural sector, the article summarises that they are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing organic production, increasing the efficiency of natural resources use, expanding the production and use of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector, preserving biodiversity and introducing innovations for sustainable agricultural development. …”
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Government and farmer responses to the fall armyworm outbreak in mainland Southeast Asia by Eiichi Kusano, Nipon Poapongsakorn, Urairat Jantarasiri, Kamphol Pantakua, Cuong H. Tran, Khin Akari Tar, Khin Akari Tar, Thong Kong, Viengsavanh V. Phimphachanhvongsod, Youichi Kobori

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Job satisfaction amongst special education teachers by Z. S. Alkayed, S. M. Al Ali, M. M. Al Masa’deh

“…Promoting job satisfaction and positive attitudes among special education teachers is crucial for creating a supportive environment and enhancing teacher training programmes. This knowledge can guide the development of strategies to improve the preparation of future educators and enhance the quality of special education services for children with disabilities. …”
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Randomised controlled trial of topical kanuka honey for the treatment of rosacea by James Fingleton, Mark Weatherall, Richard Beasley, Irene Braithwaite, Janwillem Kocks, Mark Holliday, Andrew Corin, Colin Helm, Davitt Sheahan, Barney Montgomery, Judith Riley, Anna Hunt, Christopher Tofield

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