Lost in Broadcasting: League of Nations, International Broadcasting and Swiss Neutrality by A. S. Khodnev

“…However, Switzerland's neutral stance posed an obstacle to the establishment of the League's radio broadcasting infrastructure. Recognizing the absence of robust emergency communications, transport links, and the absence of a dedicated radio station in Geneva during the mid-1920s, the LN sought an agreement with the Radio-Swiss station. …”
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Public Health System’s Preparedness to Address Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Rapid Assessment Survey of Health-care Providers in India by Beena Nitin Joshi, Sharmeen Akhtar Shaikh, Amlin Shukla, Mohd. Ashraf Ganie, Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani, Vanita Suri, Neena Malhotra, Sarita Agarwal, Subhankar Chowdhury, Prasanta Kumar Bhattacharya, Rakesh Kumar Sahay, Roya Rozati, Puthiyaveettil Khadar Jabbar, Abilash Nair, Bharti Kulkarni, Aafia Rashid, Sunny Khajuria, Monica Rajput, Gaivee Vinam Meshram, Shouvik Chowdhury, Rahul Harish Bamon, Muhammed Shahid Pasha, Farhana Begum, Manoj Rema Aravind, Taruna Arora

“…Conclusion: Results suggest the need for training HCPs, strengthening infrastructure with good referral linkages, and adequate supply of drugs to help improve PCOS management at public health-care facilities in India. …”
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Perceptions of asset managers on corporate social responsibility challenges and opportunities by Kara Nel, Pierre D. Erasmus, Nadia Mans-Kemp

“…Lastly, the interviewees highlighted social and economic infrastructure investment opportunities. Furthermore, they mentioned that CSR practices can be improved by refined regulation and educating asset owners and beneficiaries. …”
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Environmental health risks and impacts of PM2.5 exposure on human health in residential areas, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Azham Umar Abidin, Anisful Lailil Munawaroh, Aulia Rosinta, Arvi Tri Sulistiyani, Iwan Ardianta, Fajri Mulya Iresha

“…The findings emphasize the imperative for more rigorous air quality standards and regulations, enhanced public awareness and education regarding preventive practices, and urban planning development strategies incorporating green infrastructure. These measures are crucial for alleviating health hazards and enhancing air quality in impacted areas.…”
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Measuring the performance of urban management on the quality of life of informal settlements in Miandoab City by farhad Judi, rahim Sarwar, Sayeda Sediqeh Hasani Mehr

“…The urban facilities and infrastructure variable predicted 21% of the quality of life, while the financing, provision of municipal services, and environmental cleanliness and hygiene variables contributed 16%, 18%, and 11%, respectively, to the improvement of quality of life in informal neighborhoods.…”
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Improving Psychological and Educational Support of University Students with Disabilities in Kazakhstan by Rakhila Aubakirova, Aisulu Zhomartova, Murshida Nurgaliyeva, Gulmira Tulekova, Gulnar Tursungozhinova, Marina Skiba, Alma Turganbayeva, Oxana Belenko

“… Inclusive education in Kazakhstan faces challenges, as many institutions lack the necessary infrastructure, trained personnel, and resources to fully support students with disabilities. …”
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A guide for the generation of repositories of clinical samples for research on Chagas disease. by Nieves Martínez-Peinado, Juan Carlos Gabaldón-Figueira, Roberto Rodrigues Ferreira, María Carmen Thomas, Manuel Carlos López, Tania Cremonini Araújo-Jorge, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Soledad Berón, Janine Ramsey, Irene Losada Galván, Alejandro Gabriel Schijman, Adriana González Martínez, Andrés Mariano Ruiz, Gimena Rojas, Roberto Magalhães Saraiva, Oscar Noya-González, Andrea Gómez, Rosa A Maldonado, Jimmy Pinto, Faustino Torrico, Ivan Scandale, Fernán Agüero, María-Jesús Pinazo, Joaquim Gascón, Alejandro Marcel Hasslocher-Moreno, Julio Alonso-Padilla, NHEPACHA Network (New Tools for the Diagnosis and Evaluation of Chagas Disease)

“…Currently, 2 anti-parasitic drugs are available to treat the disease (nifurtimox and benznidazole), but diagnostic methods require of a relatively complex infrastructure and trained personnel, limiting its widespread use in endemic areas, and the access of patients to treatment. …”
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Revisiting Key Entry Routes of Human Epidemic Arboviruses into the Mainland Americas through Large-Scale Phylogenomics by Túlio De Lima Campos, Ricardo Durães-Carvalho, Antonio Mauro Rezende, Otávio Valério de Carvalho, Alain Kohl, Gabriel Luz Wallau, Lindomar José Pena

“…Epidemics caused by arboviruses continue to cause socioeconomic burden globally, particularly in countries where vector control is difficult due to climatic or infrastructure factors. Understanding how the virus circulates and moves from one country to another is of paramount importance to assist government and health officials in anticipating future epidemics, as well as to take steps to help control or mitigate the spread of the virus. …”
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Russian-Japanese Relations: Long-Term Development Factors by D. V. Streltsov

“…In addition, Russia could stop criticizing Japan for its security policy and show greater understanding of the Japanese initiative in the field of quality infrastructure. In turn, Japan could take a number of strategic decisions on cooperation with Russia and announce them in the Prime Minister's keynote speech. …”
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Virtual reality technology improves the gait and balance function of the elderly: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Junyu Chen, Shuxia Yan, Haiyan Yin, Dan Lin, Ziqi Mei, Zichun Ding, Meng Wang, Yamei Bai, Guihua Xu

“…Material and methods Two authors independently searched EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang and Weipu databases up to October 20, 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the application of VR in improving the gait and balance function in the elderly. …”
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Deepening water scarcity in breadbasket nations by Qinyu Deng, Tyler Sharretts, Tariq Ali, Yufei Zoe Ao, Davide Danilo Chiarelli, Betelhem Demeke, Landon Marston, Piyush Mehta, Mesfin Mekonnen, Maria Cristina Rulli, Marta Tuninetti, Wei Xie, Kyle Frankel Davis

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Hydrogen Storage Materials: Promising Materials for Kazakhstan’s Hydrogen Storage Industry by S. Abdimomyn, S. Malik, M. Skakov, Y. Koyanbayev, A. Miniyazov, F. Malchik

“…Additionally, the article explores the potential application of certain materials in Kazakhstan's hydrogen market, highlighting the country's rich mineral resources and existing industrial infrastructure. By leveraging these resources, Kazakhstan can play a crucial role in advancing hydrogen storage technologies and contributing to global decarbonization efforts. …”
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Application of the Artificial Neural Network and Support Vector Machines in Forest Fire Prediction in the Guangxi Autonomous Region, China by Yudong Li, Zhongke Feng, Shilin Chen, Ziyu Zhao, Fengge Wang

“…In this paper, based on Guangxi’s 2010–2018 satellite monitoring hotspot data, meteorology, terrain, vegetation, infrastructure, and socioeconomic data, the researchers determined the main forest fire driving factors in Guangxi. …”
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Prevalence of Budd-Chiari Syndrome during Pregnancy or Puerperium: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Weirong Ren, Xiang Li, Jia Jia, Yan Xia, Fengrong Hu, Zhengyu Xu

“…Overall, 817 papers were initially identified via the PubMed, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Scientific and Technological Journal databases. …”
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Conceptualizing a model for the use of software as a service to improve the dynamic capabilities of small and medium enterprises in healthcare sector by P. Makelana, R. Kekwaletswe, M. A. Segooa

“…While finance (β=0.235, p>0.05) and infrastructure (β=0.052, p>0.05) were found to be less significant. …”
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Home care program for high-risk pregnancies: a qualitative study of care providers perspectives from Iran by Masoumeh sayahi, Shahrbanoo Salehin, Mehrnoosh Zakerkish, Afsaneh Keramat, Shahrbanoo Goli

“…Implementing the home care program requires family and community support, educational empowerment of care providers, and the provision of the necessary infrastructure for the program for high-risk pregnant mothers and their families.…”
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Scoping review of the societal impacts of compound climate events by Caroline A. Fehlman, Sophia C. Ryan, Kristen G. Lysne, Quinn M. Rundgren, Taylin J. Spurlock, Rustyn O. Orbison, Jennifer D. Runkle, Margaret M. Sugg

“…We also noted several key findings, including changes in agricultural productivity, loss of habitat, increased fire risk, poor mental health outcomes, decreased health care access, and destruction of homes and infrastructure from these events. Additional research is needed both globally and locally to understand the implications of compound climate events across different geographic regions and populations to ensure responsive adaptation policies in a compound climate event framework.…”
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Integrated assessment of environmental suitability and water-energy conflict for optimizing solar energy in Northwest China's desert regions by Weike Zhao, Zhangxinyue Zhao, Wenjuan Hou, Dezheng Jiang, Kaijin Zhang, Xueliang Zhang

“…The proposed “Water-Electricity-Road” network framework addresses water scarcity and infrastructure accessibility, thereby optimizing solar energy utilization in desert regions. …”
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Evaluating the dynamics of fee-free higher education in South Africa: a causal loop diagram approach  [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Tlotlo Ramasu

“…Results Key findings highlight the impact of funding constraints, which create reinforcing feedback loops limiting access and infrastructure improvements. Also, administrative inefficiencies within the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) result in delays and inconsistencies, reducing policy inclusivity, and decentralized implementation across institutions perpetuates disparities in quality and access. …”
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Estimating the Need for Hospital Beds in Bushehr Province, Focusing on Treatment Poles: a Prospective Study to 2032 by Habib Omranikhoo, Alireza Raeisi, Amir hossein Darabi, Mahdi Rezaee

“…The findings of this research can assist policymakers in making more informed decisions regarding the development of medical infrastructure in Bushehr province.…”
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