A retrospective assessment of COVID-19 vulnerability index indicators and mortality rates pre-COVID-19 (2018–2020) and during COVID-19 (2020–2022) in a health and demographic surve... by Takwanisa Machemedze, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson Kabudula, Jean Juste Harrisson Bashingwa, Beth A. Tippett Barr, Nellie Myburgh, Sana Mahtab, Cleopas Hwinya, Stephen Tollman, Ziyaad Dangor, Shabir A. Madhi

“…Using indicators included in a COVID-19 Vulnerability Index, previously developed in South Africa, the current study established a composite COVID-19 vulnerability index, stratified into tertiles. …”
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The Impact of Social Responsibility Activities on Gaining Values by Sümeyye Koç

“…Social responsibility activities implemented within the scope of the project that has been carried out can be summed up as teacher candidates engaging in educational activities for the underprivileged, marking down the positive experiences that experienced teachers have had throughout their careers, meeting with secondary and high school students during social activities and informing them about the universities and departments they are currently enrolled in. The social responsibility activities in this project aim to increase teacher candidates' sense of responsibility. …”
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EVALUATION OF APPLE ORCHARDS VIA THE EXPERT SYSTEM CROM by Daniela DANA, Irina-Adriana CHIURCIU, Valentina VOICU, Aurelia-Ioana CHEREJI, Ioan Jr. CHEREJI, Andreea-Roxana FIRATOIU

“…Although the cultivation of fruit trees is a traditional activity in Romania and our country has natural potential in this regard, both the cultivated area and the fruit production have decreased lately. That is why the NRDP 2014- 2020 included a sub-programme for this sector, with sub-measures to redress the field and successfully respond to current challenges, including the impact on the environment. …”
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Hidden link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pediatric obesity by Min Won Shin, Shin-Hye Kim

“…The increasing prevalence of pediatric obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern. …”
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The impact of continuous connectivity on work-life balance by Ciprian GRIGORESCU, Adrian Gheorghe ZUGRAVU, Mihai TUDOR

“… In today’s organizational environment, work-life balance has become an essential component of motivational management strategies. In an increasingly competitive organizational environment, continuous activity at a sustained pace becomes a certain reality, especially in the context where ensuring the balance between professional and personal life becomes a major challenge for motivational management. …”
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ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF PERSONNEL CAPACITY OF THE ORGANIZATION’S STAFF AT PRESENT STAGE by V. Ya. Afanasyev, N. V. Vorontsov, O. V. Baykova

“…The authors have studied the papers devoted to the practical aspects of assessing the personnel capacity of industrial enterprises in the context of a number of areas, including: personnel management, sustainable development management, increasing the competitiveness and market value of a company. …”
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Fatores que potencializam a participação e comunicação dos estudantes de ensino superior na modalidade a distância / Factors that enhance the participation and communication of hig... by Paula Santos Orofino, Adson Nogueira Alves, Raphael Sigolo Ruas Gonçalves, Vitor da Silva Palacios, Mônica Cristina Garbin

“…In addition to providing students with a more active participation in this communication process in the context of distance education, considering that the teaching and learning process occur in a mediated, collaborative way and through social interactions in the midst of the knowledge society. …”
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Normative Power Europe. Complexity and Challenges for Global Strategy After 2022 by Anna Skolimowska

“…In the context of the current international geopolitical landscape, characterised by the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, numerous actors in international relations are reassessing the strategic premises of their foreign and security policies. …”
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O potrzebie polityki teatralnej i barierach rozwoju teatru w Polsce by Joanna Szulborska-Łukaszewicz

“…Such problems result from, among others, the current formal and legal regulations in Poland. In context of the voices appearing increasingly more often within the public debate that demand a special theatre law and formulation of a theatre policy at the central level, while also referring to the branch debate that took place in March 2024 at the Jan Kochanowski Theatre in Opole, the author wonders what determines the theatre’s success. …”
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CANTOR AND MINISTER IN A VALUE-CREATING WORSHIP by Károly FEKETE

“…In the context of a consumer and information society the genuineness and relevance of Reformed ecclesiastical service becomes an ever-increasing challenge for our communities. …”
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Role of Interleukins in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes by Roha Asif, Ammara Khalid, Tolga Mercantepe, Aleksandra Klisic, Sana Rafaqat, Saira Rafaqat, Filiz Mercantepe

“…While their diagnostic and therapeutic potential is increasingly recognized, future research must address current limitations through isoform-specific targeting, context-aware interventions, and validation in large-scale, human cohorts. …”
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Providing aid to students with a migrant background in Polish schools by Aleksandra Gulińska

“…Results The process that has taken place in Polish education system in the context of the presence of migrant children and the increasing number of them in educational institutions was captured. …”
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Cognitive Rehabilitation: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Relevance of OTPF by Asha Vas, Anna Luedtke, Eryn Ortiz, Natalie Mackie, Samantha Gonzalez

“…There is increased awareness of the long-term cognitive sequelae of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). …”
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Alzheimer’s disease and cytokine IL-10 gene polymorphisms: is there an association? by Carolina Antunes Magalhães, Maria das Graças Carvalho, Lirlândia Pires de Sousa, Paulo Caramelli, Karina Braga Gomes

“…Based on the current literature, this study reviews evidence regarding the role of IL-10 polymorphisms in the context of AD, which has been shown to be of paramount importance for attenuating neuroinflammation, cognitive dysfunction and neurodegeneration.…”
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Les conditions et limites d’un droit à l’altération des données personnelles par les personnes concernées by Claire LEVALLOIS-BARTH, Jonathan KELLER

“…Contrary to current positive law, the right to alter personal data – the subject of this contribution – would arise prior to processing. …”
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The Intercultural Dimension of EFL in the Algerian Middle School by Wahid Hamza Mohamed CHAMI

“… This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of intercultural competence in English as Foreign Language (EFL) settings in Algeria. …”
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New concepts, different approaches: tackling e-visibility in research project websites by Rosa Lorés-Sanz, Isabel Herrando-Rodrigo

“…In this study we explore the concept of e-visibility as a key notion in the current digital discursive practices within the scientific context. …”
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Advances and challenges in the production and use of native bacteria as plant probiotics in agronomic applications: A Mexican review by Rincón-Molina Clara Ivette, Manzano-Gómez Luis Alberto, García-Pérez Luis Galdino, Rincón-Molina Francisco Alexander, Rincón-Rosales Reiner

“…This review addresses key research questions: 1) What is the historical context and current status of biofertilizer use in Mexico? …”
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Clinical Leadership and Integration of Triple Bottom Line for Planetary Health by Wasim Alamgir, Hina Shan

“…The healthcare community, clinicians, and hospital management are well-placed to play a vital role as change agents with Health in All Policies approach by protecting health during the current climate crises. An eco-friendly, equitable, interprofessional, and transdisciplinary approach is required to create a resilient healthcare sector that works harmoniously with nature while coping with increasing disease burdens and challenges to healthcare infrastructure. …”
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Leishmaniasis in Greece: Prospects of transitioning to a One Health surveillance system by Emmanouil Alexandros Fotakis, Dimitris Papamichail, Sofia Boutsini, Eleni Patsoula, Takis Panagiotopoulos

“…Conversely, the existing CanL surveillance governance and the lack of systematic entomological surveillance constitute important drawbacks. Moreover, the current context of public health and animal health financial constraints in Greece may impede a strategic OH transition in leishmaniasis surveillance. …”
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