The impact of the Lesotho health reform in the re-structuring of the village health workers program by Afom T. Andom, Hannah N. Gilbert, Courtney M. Yuen, Mapoho Mokoroane, Melino Ndayizigiye, Mpopo Tsoele, Masebeo Koto, Retsepile Tlali, Makena Ratsiu, Joia S. Mukherjee

“…Abstract Background Community Health Workers locally known as Village Health Workers (VHW) in Lesotho are key members of the primary health workforce, and has been playing a significant role in building primary health systems in many countries and they can fill significant gaps in human resources as low and middle income countries work towards universal health coverage in the era of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2014 Lesotho health reform restructured the VHW program to compensate, professionalize, and integrate VHWs into primary care services. …”
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Study on the Impact of Climate Warming on Mariculture in China by GAO Jia, YANG Huaiyu

“…The paper aims to reveal the challenges and opportunities faced by mariculture in coastal areas in China under the background of global warming, and to provide a scientific basis for policy making and sustainable development in this field. This paper selects the panel data of 11 coastal provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) for 35 years (1985-2019) and uses description statistics and panel effect models to deeply explore the trend of regional temperature change and its impact on mariculture yield. …”
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Signal Game Analysis on the Effectiveness of Coal Mine Safety Supervision Based on the Affective Events Theory by Xue Yang, Yang Tian, Kai Feng, Juan Yang, Shu-hui Zhang, Shengnan Wang

“…Therefore, the implementation of effective emotional supervision is important for achieving the sustainable development of coal mining enterprises in China. …”
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Ecological Upgrade of Normal-Strength Mortars by Using High Volume of GGBS by Peiyuan Chen, Shicheng He, Pengju Wang, Ying Xu, Xiuping Hu, Qian Chen

“…The ecological upgrade of such materials is more meaningful for the sustainable development in a greener way. To this end, the feasibility of ecological upgrade of normal-strength mortars (NSM) by using high volume of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) (70%–90%) was evaluated in this paper. …”
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Exploring household water conservation behaviors in Saudi Arabia: A structural equation modeling approach by Abdulaziz I. Almulhim, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar

“…Water conservation is crucial for human sustainable development, particularly in the face of increasing global challenges such as freshwater scarcity, rapid urbanization, and climate change. …”
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Evaluating the Accuracy of the ERA5 Model in Predicting Wind Speeds Across Coastal and Offshore Regions by Mohamad Alkhalidi, Abdullah Al-Dabbous, Shoug Al-Dabbous, Dalal Alzaid

“…By addressing these limitations, ERA5 can more effectively support engineering applications, including coastal infrastructure design and renewable energy development, while advancing Kuwait’s sustainable development goals. This study provides valuable insights into refining reanalysis model performance in complex coastal environments.…”
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Advancing Slope Stability and Hydrological Solutions Through Biocementation: A Bibliometric Review by Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Tariq Ouahbi, Fock-Kui Kan, Qurratu Aini Sirat, Hafsat Omolara Raheem, Adharsh Rajasekar

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Models, systems, networks in economics, engineering, nature and society by S.V. Zinchenko

“…Several defining aspects have been identified that influence the process of logistics management at the last mile stage: the growth of the e-commerce market and the transformation of online consumer requests for organizing product delivery at the last mile stage; increasing complexity and digital transformation of logistics processes, the emergence of new market players and the development of collaborations, greening last-mile logistics in the context of sustainable development policies. Conclusions. Last mile logistics is one of the most resource-intensive parts of the supply chain. …”

About the science of pedagogy (how to avoid the transformation of pedagogical science into ideology) by I. P. Smirnov

“…Numerous declarative official statements on the key role of education and scientific-pedagogical knowledge to ensure the well-being of the nation and the sustainable development of Russia in the modern world directly contradict the situation in this strategically significant social area. …”
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Mechanism and implications of comprehensive land consolidation in promoting village revitalization： Taking Dongheng Village in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province as an example by JIANG Yanfeng, LUO Danyi, ZHANG Yingnan

“…[Objective] Comprehensive land consolidation, as a systematic project for territorial spatial adjustment and optimization, is being widely used to alleviate rural issues and promote sustainable development of villages. The village, being the fundamental unit of rural planning and development, serves as an ideal scale to provide scientific basis for the practice of optimizing and adjusting rural territorial space. …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution of ecological vulnerability on the Loess Plateau by Xianqi Zhang, Yupeng Zheng, Yang Yang, He Ren, Jiawen Liu

“…Given its ecological importance, a comprehensive assessment of its vulnerability is essential for informing sustainable development initiatives. This study evaluates the ecological vulnerability of the Loess Plateau and aims to provide a theoretical basis for promoting long-term ecological restoration in the region. …”
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Knowledge of the ovulatory cycle and its determinants among adolescent females in Ghana by Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane

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Integration of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag into palm oil fuel ash based geopolymer concrete: a review by Ying Yi Tan, Hanizam Awang, Noor Haida Mohd Kaus

The relationship between maternal age, obesity and child mortality: a cross-sectional study using 2013–2014 Demographic and Health Survey in Democratic Republic of the Congo at nat... by Zacharie Tsala Dimbuene, Raphaël Muanza Nzuzi, Severin Mabanza Matondo

“…Therefore, interventions and programmes to improve nutrition should incorporate geographical disparities to tackle adverse child outcomes associated with maternal obesity, to limit negative consequences of maternal obesity, including non-communicable diseases which might be a strong impediment to reach Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 and 3. …”
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A Framework for Developing Biodiversity Conservation Networks Based on Morphological Spatial Pattern Analysis and the Maximum Entropy Model: A Case Study of the Jianghan Plain, Chi... by Xiaohua Guo, Chang Liu, Shibo Bi, Xuewen Zhang

“…This study provides a novel framework and theoretical support for regional habitat, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.…”
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Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women’s use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study by Uchechi Clara Opara, Peace Njideka Iheanacho, Pammla Petrucka

“…Given the complexity of culture and its influence on women’s use of maternal health services, multifaceted strategies tailored to the cultural needs of communities are needed to enhance the realization of Sustainable Development Goal #3:1 in Nigeria.…”
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Assessment of Ecosystem Vulnerability in the Tropic of Cancer (Yunnan Section) by Hui Ye, Die Bai, Jinliang Wang, Shucheng Tan, Shiyin Liu

“…The findings offer crucial scientific support for improving the ecological environment in the Tropic of Cancer region and contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.…”
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Behavior of eco-friendly concrete reinforced with hybrid recycled fibers by Radwa Defalla Abdel Hafez1, Raghda Osama Abd-Al Ftah, Bassam Abdelsalam Abdelsalam, Ibrahim Saad Agwa

Determinants of Facility-Based Childbirth in Indonesia by Ferry Efendi, Ani Rihlatun Ni’mah, Setho Hadisuyatmana, Heri Kuswanto, Linlin Lindayani, Sarni Maniar Berliana

“…Reducing maternal mortality remains a significant challenge in Indonesia, especially for achieving the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. One of the challenges is increasing delivery at healthcare facilities to ensure safe and healthy births. …”
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Treated swine water as amendment for coffee ground composting system by Ng Camelia Choi Lam, Koh Kar Weng, Wong Lai Peng, Guo Xinxin, Wong Ling Yong

“…In summary, combining SCG and SW offers a promising solution for reducing waste and commercial fertilizer use, supporting sustainable development goals.…”
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