Prevalence, Dispersion and Nature of Bioaerosols over a Solid Landfill Site in Central India by Priyanka D. Bhoyar, Pooja Kamdi, Amit Bafana, Panuganti C. S. Devara, Saravanadevi Sivanesan, Amrit Kumar, Kannan Krishnamurthi

“…The effects of bioaerosols, originating due to the processes, such as wastewater management, handling of sludge, composting, municipal solid waste, and animal facilities, on human health are well recognized. Proper identification, quantification, impacts and exposure threshold levels are essential to understand the nature and impact of bioaerosols on human health and climate. …”
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Assessing waste separation behaviour in Nigeria: implications for post-Covid-19 pandemic waste management strategies by Tolulope B Olaiya, Shuliang Zhao, Oyewale D Abioye, Uzoamaka P Mgbachi, Oluwabunmi A Falebita

“…This outcome suggests a continuous need for public enlightenment with greater focus on policy implementation and enforcement in Nigeria. …”
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land readjustment method; a solution to Organize of brownfeilds ;case study: the Buick alley of yazd city by mohammad hossien saraei, samaneh iraji

“…This planning involves modifying the layout of parts, modifying the network of roads, supplying services and infrastructure of the facility. Thus, the field of realization of urban development plans in these areas was provided. …”
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Analysis of spatial distribution and access to schools in district 20th of Tehran ‎municipality by habibollah Fasihi

“…In urban planning, proper distribution of facilities and educational services is important, because only if there is an equity in the distribution of services and land uses, it will be possible for all residents to take advantage from them. …”
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Local and Systemic CD4+ T Cell Exhaustion Reverses with Clinical Resolution of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis by Charlene Hawkins, Guzel Shaginurova, D. Auriel Shelton, Jose D. Herazo-Maya, Kyra A. Oswald-Richter, Joseph E. Rotsinger, Anjuli Young, Lindsay J. Celada, Naftali Kaminski, Carla Sevin, Wonder P. Drake

“…BAL-derived CD4+ T cells also demonstrated multiple facets of T cell exhaustion (p<0.05). Reversal of CD4+ T cell exhaustion was observed in subjects undergoing spontaneous resolution (p<0.05). …”
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Influence Applied Potential on the Formation of Self-Organized ZnO Nanorod Film and Its Photoelectrochemical Response by Nur Azimah Abd Samad, Chin Wei Lai, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid

“…The present paper reports on the facile formation of ZnO nanorod photocatalyst electrodeposited on Zn foil in the production of hydrogen gas via water photoelectrolysis. …”
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Implementation of RedCap data systems in Kenyan psychiatric rehabilitation: a community case study by Neal Patel, Matthew Turissini, Florence Jaguga, Julius Barasa, Lily Okeyo, Mercy Kimaiyo, Gilliane Kosgei, Naomi Kipkorir, Edith Kamaru Kwobah

“…It has recently been a focus of psychiatric medicine in Kenya with the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan 2021-2025 calling for improvement of care in the field. …”
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Determinants of Tuberculosis Infection among Adult HIV Positives Attending Clinical Care in Western Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study by Hatoluf Melkamu, Berhanu Seyoum, Yadeta Dessie

“…This study aimed to assess the determinants of TB/HIV coinfection among adult HIV positives attending clinical care at two public health facilities in Nekemte, western Ethiopia. Unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 26, 2011, to February 29, 2012. …”
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Timeliness metrics for screening and preventing TB in household contacts of pulmonary TB patients in Kenya by D. Nair, P. Thekkur, I. Mbithi, M. Khogali, R. Zachariah, S. Dar Berger, S. Satyanarayana, A. M. V. Kumar, I. Kathure, J. Mwangi, A. F. Bochner, A. McClelland, J. M. Chakaya, A. D. Harries

“…METHODS: A longitudinal cohort study conducted among index patients and their HHCs in 12 health facilities, Kiambu County, Kenya. RESULTS: Between January and June 2023, 95% of 508 index patients had their HHCs line-listed within 7 days of initiating anti-TB treatment (“First 7”). …”
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Assessment of the Availability and Penetration of Solar PV, Wind and Biogas in Ghana by Amevi Acakpovi, Joana Mendy Okechukwu, Patrick Adjei, Eric Asamoah

“…The results also showed the possible factors that affect future penetration of these technologies, including unavailability of consumer financing opportunities, inadequate training facilities, lack of adequate regulations/policies, lack of information on the cost and benefits of renewable energies. …”
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Cross-Border Travel Behavior Analysis of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Using MXL-BMA Model by Yajie Zou, Wanbing Han, Bo Lin, Bing Wu, Linbo Li, Shubo Wu, Malik Muneeb Abid

“…The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) is an important transportation facility connecting Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao. Thus, analyzing the characteristics of cross-border behavior becomes crucial for enhancing the smart travel experience of the HZMB. …”
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Young men’s barriers to and facilitators of utilising HIV-testing services in South Africa by Sithembiso M.S. Ndlovu, Andrew Ross, James Ndirangu

“…Objectives: To explore young men’s barriers to and facilitators of accessing and utilising HTS at the rural Driefontein and peri-urban Steadville Township in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, and to develop a comprehensive framework of care for young men to encourage and support them to utilise HTS at primary healthcare facilities. Method: This exploratory-descriptive qualitative study entailed using semi-structured interviews conducted via WhatsApp and landline audio calls with 17 young men between 18 years and 30 years of age in Steadville and Driefontein communities in KZN in September 2021. …”
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Agricultural workers’ labour satisfaction dependence in Russia with the use of the internet in professional activities by S. G. Bylina

“…In order to consolidate highly professional personnel in the industry, a multi-faceted approach is needed, including all possible mechanisms of social and economic support that contribute to growth the satisfaction level of an agricultural employee with the results of his or her labor activity.…”
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Exploración de los conductos semicirculares verticales con estimulación rotatoria inducida by Bárbaro Nicolás Socarrás Hernández, Leonel Téllez Traba, Eulalia Alfonso Muñoz, Ángel Regueiro Gómez, Carlos Valdespino Martín

“… Las pruebas rotatorias han sido utilizadas durante más de un siglo para el estudio de la función vestibular por ser un estímulo fisiológico controlado muy efectivo sobre el laberinto posterior, habitualmente son los conductos semicirculares horizontales los que se exploran, pues se afectan con más frecuencia y son más fáciles de estudiar, sin embargo en ocasiones son los verticales los lesionados y por tanto deben emplearse otras alternativas para llegar a un diagnóstico certero. …”
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Fast plasma production by intense femtosecond extreme ultraviolet and x-ray pulses by C. Fasolato, E. Stellino, F. Sacchetti, C. Petrillo

“…We develop a semiempirical model to describe the creation of an electron plasma in matter at extreme conditions, as excited by high-intensity, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) or x-ray radiation pulses currently available at free-electron laser (FEL) facilities. In typical FEL experiments, EUV and x-ray pulses are used to investigate highly excited states of matter produced by optical pump pulses. …”
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Administration and Monitoring Burden of High-Efficacy Disease-Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis: A Delphi Consensus of Clinical Experts from Saudi Arabia by Seraj Makkawi, Ahmad Abulaban, Yaser Al Malik, Ebtesam Alshehri, Ahmed Althobaiti, Salman Aljarallah, Ahmed Elboghdady, Lynn AlHajjar, Sahar Shami, Saeed Bohlega, Mohammed Aljumah

“…This article presents the results of the Delphi consensus method to generate insights from experts on the administration and monitoring burden of HE DMT in Saudi Arabia with a special focus on cladribine. Methods Between January and March 2023, a two-round modified Delphi method was used to establish consensus regarding the administration and monitoring burden of HE DMTs used for MS. …”
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2001, l’Odyssée de l’espace de Kubrick et la possibilité d’un cinéma de science-fiction by Carl Freedman

“…Seul 2001 (ou presque) parvient à court-circuiter cette contradiction en thématisant de façon dialectique toute cette banalité intellectuelle et donc, il résout le problème, pour ainsi dire, en l’élevant à un niveau supérieur. 2001 est ainsi le premier et le dernier grand chef-d’œuvre du cinéma de science-fiction.…”
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Éco-conseil : le défi d'appliquer le développement durable au deuxième cycle universitaire by Claude Villeneuve

“…In 2008, a short program in applied SD was created following the Grade in Eco-advising to accommodate the students wishing to develop skills in SD using distance learning facilities. In 2010, another short program on sustainable management of forest carbon stocks was added. …”
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Developing a Health Support System to Promote Care for the Elderly by Marcell Szántó, Lehel Dénes-Fazakas, Erick Noboa, Levente Kovács, Döníz Borsos, György Eigner, Éva-H. Dulf

“…Furthermore, in hospitals and healthcare facilities the biometric identification system can be used to trace periodic medical or nursing visits. …”
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Combination of Artificial Neural Network and Particle Swarm Intelligence Algorithm for Diagnosing Diabetes by Cillian Thompson, Oscar Higgins

“…The usual method for diagnosing this disease is to perform a blood test, which, despite its high accuracy, has disadvantages such as pain, cost, stress, and limited availability of laboratory facilities. The information of diabetic patients has hidden patterns that can be used to check the possibility of diabetes in people. …”
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