Clinical, immune and genetic risk factors of malaria-associated acute kidney injury in Zambian children: A study protocol. by Chisambo Mwaba, Sody Munsaka, David Mwakazanga, David Rutagwerae, Owen Ngalamika, Suzanna Mwanza, Mignon McCulloch, Evans Mpabalwani

“…Serum creatinine is collected on Day 1 within 24 hours of admission, on Day 3 and then again on discharge or day 7, whichever comes sooner. …”
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Sarcopenia, myosteatosis and inflammation are independent prognostic factors of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia patients admitted to the ICU by Romain Chauvot de Beauchene, Bertrand Souweine, Benjamin Bonnet, Bertrand Evrard, Yves Boirie, Lucie Cassagnes, Claire Dupuis

“…Inflammatory biomarkers were collected on ICU admission. Of the 239 patients, 74 died by D90; 66.6% get sarcopenia on ICU admission. …”
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A Program for PHD in Business Administration (By Research Only) (PHDBA- R) by Kabale University

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The carbon cost of impaired welfare on sheep farms by L. Lanzoni, M.C. Reeves, K. Waxenberg, R. Ramsey, A.S. Atzori, J. Bell, R.M. Rees, G. Vignola, C.M. Dwyer

“…Total GHG emissions and emission intensities (EI) in kg of CO2 equivalent per kg live weight were compared across the baseline and the scenarios. …”
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A Comparison Study of Chemical Compositions and Sources of PM1.0 and PM2.5 in Hanoi by Pham Duy Hien, Vuong Thu Bac, Nguyen Thi Hong Thinh, Ha Lan Anh, Duong Duc Thang, Nguyen The Nghia

“…Whereas LRT aerosols, coal fly ash, and primary particulate vehicular emissions mainly occurred in the PM1.0, resuspended road dust and biomass-burning fly ash tended to appear in the PM1.0–2.5; hence, we can characterize the anthropogenic emissions in this area by examining the profile of the PM1.0 rather than the PM2.5. …”
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The effect of gas and liquid phase composition on miscibility through interfacial tension measurements of model oils in compressed CO2 by Sonya Ahmadyar, Hanin Samara

“…Abstract Carbon dioxide (CO2) injection is a promising strategy for reducing CO2 emissions while enhancing oil recovery. Efficient hydrocarbon displacement requires accurate knowledge of Interfacial Tension (IFT) and Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP). …”
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Pollution Characteristics and Source Analysis of Carbonaceous Components in PM2.5 in a Typical Industrial City by Liyan Ma, Dongmei Hu, Yulong Yan, Yueyuan Niu, Xiaolin Duan, Yafei Guo, Wanhua Li, Lin Peng

“…Correlation analysis between the carbonaceous components and gaseous pollutants in Jincheng showed that the carbon components in Jincheng City in autumn and winter were significantly influenced by industrial emissions, coal combustion emissions and vehicle emissions. …”
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Carbon pricing drives critical transition to green growth by Isaak Mengesha, Debraj Roy

“…In 2014, only 12% of carbon emissions fell under carbon pricing at USD7 per tonne; now, about 23% of greenhouse gas emissions are priced at USD32 per tonne. …”
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Effect of body mass index on inpatient rehabilitation outcome after stroke in a Southeast Asian cohort: a prospective study by Sze Chin Jong, Jovic Aguipo Fuentes, Angie En Qin Seow, Chien Joo Lim, Gobinathan Chandran, Karen Sui Geok Chua

“…Introduction: We examined the association between admission body mass index (BMI) and discharge rehabilitation functional outcome using the functional independence measure (FIM) in a Southeast Asian cohort of stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation. …”
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Hospitalizations for bronchiolitis among infants before and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an area-based study of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Italy by Elisa Ballardini, Marco Manfrini, Silvia Fattori, Elena Pellacani, Branislava Ćosić, Giancarlo Gargano, Alberto Berardi

“…Our aim was to assess the incidence and characteristics of bronchiolitis requiring hospital admission in an Italian region before and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. …”
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A Pilot Study of Hemoglobin A1C Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes after Creation of a Patient Assistance Program Enrollment Committee at a Student-Run Free Clinic by John D. Salvemini, Gregory R. Vance, Amanda Pham, Garner Fincher, Johnny Yang, Harshin Sanjanwala, Leonna Conley, Alan Penman, James Pitcock

“…ED visits and hospital admissions for heart attacks occurred only in the non-PAP group. …”
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Embodied climate impacts in urban development: a neighbourhood case study by Simon Sjökvist, Nicolas Francart, Maria Balouktsi, Harpa Birgisdottir

“…The urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the increasing share of embodied carbon in life-cycle impacts underscore the necessity of mitigating construction and demolition impacts to align with the Paris Agreement. …”
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Factors Affecting Antenatal Corticosteroid Administration from the Obstetricians’ Viewpoint by Emel Kurtoğlu, Migraci Tosun, Ayşe Zehra Özdemir, Erdal Malatyalıoğlu

“…The interval between admission to hospital and delivery was significantly higher in group 1. …”
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Intelligent decision support framework for assessment of alternative vehicle technologies in transportation system: A sustainable approach toward environmental remedy by Ibrahim Alrashdi, Ahmed M. Ali, Karam M. Sallam, Mohamed Abdel-Basset

“…The transportation system has the most considerable negative impacts on the environment due to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, so various governments seek to reduce GHG emissions by using the best alternative vehicle technologies in the transportation system. …”
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Healthcare in the era of climate change and the need for environmental sustainability by Nicholas Chin Hock Tee, Jo-Anne Yeo, Mahesh Choolani, Kian Keong Poh, Tiing Leong Ang

“…While the healthcare sector must manage the health-related consequences of climate change, it is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for up to 4.6% of global emission, aggravating global warming. …”
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Bot Canker of Oak in Florida Caused by Diplodia corticola and D. quercivora by Sonja Mullerin, Jason A. Smith

“…(Photo: Jason Smith, UF/IFAS)    …”
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Projected distribution patterns of Alpinia officinarum in China under future climate scenarios: insights from optimized Maxent and Biomod2 models by Yong Kang, Yong Kang, Fei Lin, Junmei Yin, Junmei Yin, Yongjie Han, Min Zhu, Yuhua Guo, Fenling Tang, Yamei Li

“…Changes in the center of suitability location showed that the current center of A. officinarum’s suitable habitat is located in Guangxi, China. Under low emission scenarios, the center of suitability gradually shifts northwest, while under high emission scenarios, this shift becomes more pronounced. …”
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Safety and accuracy of digitally supported primary and secondary urgent care telephone triage in England: an observational study using routine data by Vanashree Sexton, Catherine Grimley, Jeremy Dale, Helen Atherton, Gary Abel

“…We investigated sensitivity (safety) and specificity (efficiency/accuracy) in relation to subsequent ED attendance and in-patient hospital admission. Mixed effects regression models were used to explore potential under-estimation of clinical risk (under-triage). …”
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Translation of the UK Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Programme in Primary Schools to 13 European Countries Using a Dynamic Transmission Model by Laetitia Gerlier, Judith Hackett, Richard Lawson, Sofia Dos Santos Mendes, Martin Eichner

“…Symptomatic influenza cases and associated medical resources (primary care consultations [PCC], hospitalization, intensive care unit [ICU] admissions) were calculated. The evaluated versus reference strategies were compared using odds ratios (ORs) for PCC in the target (aged 5–10-years) and non-target adult (aged >17 years) populations as well as number needed to vaccinate (NNV) with QLAIV to avert one PCC, hospitalization or ICU admission. …”
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Project Feasibility Studies and Sustainability of Government Supported Projects in Uganda by Turyasingura John Bosco, Moses Agaba

“…The main finding of this study is that project feasibility studies have a substantial impact on a parish development model project's sustainability. …”
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