Ecological infrastructure and its role in sustainable urban development: analysis and perspectives by Ie. P. Tertytskyi

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An intraoperative nomogram for predicting secondary margin positivity in breast conserving surgery utilizing frozen section analysis by Cheng Li, Yan Jiang, Xumiao Wu, Yong Luo, Qi Li

“…In addition, FSA-assisted excisional biopsy is still commonly practiced in many developing countries. The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model applicable to BCS with FSA-assisted excisional biopsy and margin assessment, with a focus on predicting the risk of secondary margin positivity in re-excision procedures following positive initial margins. …”
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Systematic review of reviews on interventions to engage men and boys as clients, partners and agents of change for improved sexual and reproductive health and rights by Sanyukta Mathur, Julie Pulerwitz, Ann Gottert, Jesse Werner, Renay Weiner, Chantalle Okondo, Sarah Magni

“…Objectives Evidence regarding interventions to engage men and boys to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) has grown rapidly across subtopics such as HIV, family planning and gender-based violence (GBV). We conducted a review of the effectiveness of interventions to engage men and boys across SRHR domains, lessons learnt about successful programming, and about harms/unintended consequences, in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).Design Systematic review of reviews following Cochrane guidelines.Data sources PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science and Cochrane were searched (18 October–9 November 2022; 9 September 2024).Eligibility criteria Eligible reviews were published since 2015, covered WHO-defined SRHR domain(s) and focused mostly on LMIC.Data extraction and synthesis Data extraction by multiple reviewers focused on intervention effectiveness, implementation best practices, unintended consequences, and quality/risk of bias.Results Thirty-five systematic reviews were included, comprising ~960 primary studies. …”
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Knowledge of and Adherence to Anaemia Prevention Strategies among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Facilities in Juaboso District in Western-North Region, Ghana by Prince Kubi Appiah, Daniel Nkuah, Duut Abdulai Bonchel

“…Anaemia in pregnancy is a major problem in both developed and developing countries. …”
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Diagnosis of the current Moroccan cumin seeds, related production issues and recommended actions for its development by Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali, El Mustapha Sekkour, Ahmed Sabri, Eimad dine Tariq Bouhlali, Brahim Ouahzizi, Mohamed Hemmi, Kaoutar El Amraoui, Lalla laaziza Ichir, Adil Essarioui

“…Farmers in Marrakech-Safi rely on local seeds, whereas farmers in other regions, use a mixture of non-certified seeds from several countries. …”
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On liability for stalking in the context of the Istanbul convention implementation by Dudorov O., Dudorova K.

“…The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and elaboration of the provisions of the current criminal law of Ukraine and other countries, international legal documents, scientific sources, as well as the formulation of author conclusions and recommendations. …”
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The refugees and health crisis: migration policy management and government response to Afghan migrants by Kalsoom B. Sumra, Muhammad Mumtaz, Naqib Ullah Khan, Helen Huifen Cai, Qiong Yuan

“…Conclusions In spite of hosting Afghan refugees for the last forty years, the government of Pakistan has no clear systemized policy towards Afghans till now. The paper offers practical policy implications as there is a need for migration policy management combining flexibility and friendliness cooperation to provide government services to refugees. …”
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Soil-transmitted helminth infections and nutritional indices among children (5–9 years) and adolescents (10–12 years) in Calabar, Nigeria by Anok Ukam Usang, Edema Enogiomwan Imalele, Emmanuel Offiong Effanga, Ukoha Kalu Ukoha, Ituna Emini Eleng

“…Abstract Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a significant public health concern in developing countries, particularly affecting children (5–9 years) and adolescents (10–12 years). …”
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The impact of precipitation, temperature, and soil moisture on wheat yield gap quantification: evidence from Morocco by Lahcen Ousayd, Terence Epule Epule, Salwa Belaqziz, Victor Ongoma, Abdelhakim Amazirh, Abdelghani Chehbouni

“…This is likely to worsen food insecurity in some countries, calling for efforts to close the yield gap as much as possible. …”
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Valuation of urban green open space using the Hedonic price model by R. Setiowati, R.H. Koestoer, R.D. Andajani

“…Unlike most hedonic price model studies on the global north countries, which can be found in the literature, this work does not establish statistically significant relationships among urban forests, parks, cemeteries within a 0–500 meter radius, and land prices in Jakarta, but examines the economic value of green spaces, including their impact on land values and tax revenues. …”
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Comprehensive Monitoring of Construction Spoil Disposal Areas in High-Speed Railways Utilizing Integrated 3S Techniques by Xiaodong Hu, Bo Xia, Yongqi Guo, Yang Yin, Huihua Chen

“…High-speed railways are critical infrastructure in many countries, but their construction generates substantial spoil, particularly in mountainous regions dominated by tunnels and slopes, necessitating the establishment and monitoring of spoil disposal areas. …”
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Development of an Integrated Model of Planning and Management in Free Zones with an Emphasis on Environmental Pressures by Mohammad Javad Amiri, Vahid Moghaddamzadeh, Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi

“…Methods This study is foundational in its aim to devise an environmental planning model tailored for the integrated urban management of free zones, with a specific focus on the Aras Free Zone. Its practicality is underscored by the implementation of this model within the zone itself. …”
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Multilevel analysis of prevalence and determinants of diarrhea among under-five children in Somalia: insights from the Somalia demographic and health survey 2020 by Hamse Arab Ali, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuh, Hamse Adam Abdi, Abdisalam Hassan Muse

“…Abstract Background Diarrheal diseases remain a critical public health challenge, particularly for children under five in low- and middle-income countries such as Somalia. …”
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Optimizing the Construction Supply Chain Network Considering the Flow of Materials, Equipment, Manpower, Drawings and Technical Documents by Seyed Saeid Helli, Hadi Mokhtari, Saeed Dehnavi

“…Individuals, industries and even countries incur a lot of construction costs to meet their needs in the field of construction. …”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Brent Crude Oil, S&P500 and Bitcoin Prices Amid Economic Instability by Adela Bara, Irina Alexandra Georgescu, Simona-Vasilica Oprea, Marian Pompiliu Cristescu

“…The results of the current research have practical implications for both importing and exporting countries, policy makers and investors. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Salmonella, Shigella, and Intestinal Parasites among Food Handlers in Motta Town, North West Ethiopia by Tibebu Yesigat, Mohabaw Jemal, Wubet Birhan

“…Intestinal parasite, Salmonella, and Shigella infections are the main public health concerns in the world, especially in developing countries due to inaccessibility of safe water and unhygienic food handling practices of food handlers. …”
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Systematic review of surface disinfection: Spraying versus wiping for COVID-19 prevention by Babasola 0. Okusanya, Muzzammil Gadanya, Anthony Nlemadim, Victoria Adaramoye, David O. Akeju, John Ehiri, Martin M. Meremiku

“…Background: Within countries, community spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) propagated the infection despite the use of non-pharmaceutical interventions. …”
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AI-Based Advanced Approaches and Dry Eye Disease Detection Based on Multi-Source Evidence: Cases, Applications, Issues, and Future Directions by Mini Han Wang, Lumin Xing, Yi Pan, Feng Gu, Junbin Fang, Xiangrong Yu, Chi Pui Pang, Kelvin Kam-Lung Chong, Carol Yim-Lui Cheung, Xulin Liao, Xiaoxiao Fang, Jie Yang, Ruoyu Zhou, Xiaoshu Zhou, Fengling Wang, Wenjian Liu

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Socio-economic assessment of drought impacts in Lesotho: implications for early action by Relebohile Agnes Mojaki, Makoala Vitalis Marake, Evan Easton-Calabria, Joalane Rethabile Marunye, Erin Coughlan de Perez

“…Purpose – Lesotho is one of the most vulnerable countries to effects of climate change with resultant recurrent drought. …”
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Investigating effective factors in the model of high organizational commitment in government organizations in charge of educational and cultural affairs by Seyed Alireza Mirjafari, Abdul Khaliq Gholami Anarestan, Karam Elah Daneshfard

“…The administrative and management system plays a fundamental role in developing countries such as Iran due to the limitations caused by the lack of skilled human resources. …”
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