Genomic characterization of antimicrobial-resistance and virulence factors in Salmonella isolates obtained from pig farms in Antioquia, Colombia. by María Isabel García-Álvarez, Juana L Vidal, Pilar Donado-Godoy, Jared Smith, Nikki Shariat, María Fernanda Valencia, Luis M Gómez-Osorio, Sara López-Osorio, Jenny J Chaparro-Gutiérrez

“…Additionally, it highlights the critical need for developing educational programs and public policies to help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance in production systems.…”
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Role of prescribed medication in the development of iron deficiency anaemia in adults—a case–control study by Orouba Almilaji, Jonathon Snook, Kiran Prabhu, Elizabeth Williams, Frazer Warricker

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In pursuit of evidence: A need to transform Ayurvedic education by Sruthi G, Megha

“…We argue that this arises in part from an outdated curriculum, poorly trained teachers, insufficient investment in research infrastructure at teaching colleges, and a paucity of policies to encourage cross-disciplinary learning. …”
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Indoor Air Pollution of Outdoor Origin: Mitigation Using Portable Air Cleaners in Singapore Office Building by Zuraimi Sultan, Jiayu Li, Jovan Pantelic, Stefano Schiavon

“…The results from this study can be used for standards organization, policy makers and researchers interested in particle exposure reductions in large spaces.…”
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Demographic disparities, service efficiency, safety, and user satisfaction in public bus transit system: A survey-based case study in the city of Charlotte, NC by Sanaz Sadat Hosseini, Babak Rahimi Ardabili, Mona Azarbayjani, Hamed Tabkhi

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Women’s empowerment in livestock sector as a tool to enhance child’s nutrition: a review by Fatema Tuj Zohora Hira, Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Ismat Ara Begum

“…By elucidating the concepts and linkages among women’s empowerment, child nutrition, and livestock interventions, our study contributes to enhanced knowledge and identifies avenues for future research and policy implications.…”
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Improving neonatal outcome by studying the incidence of maternal group B streptococcus colonization among pregnant women: A prospective observational study by Priyank Rajan, Mukesh Sanklecha, Saloni Gandhi, Kaushal Soni, Mayur Wanjari, Gaurav Mittal

“…The objectives of this study were as follows: 1) to screen antenatal patients at 35–37 weeks of gestation for GBS colonization, 2) to determine the prevalence of GBS among pregnant women, 3) to formulate an antibiotic policy with respect to antepartum antibiotic prophylaxis and empiric choice of antibiotics for early onset neonatal sepsis, and 4) to ascertain the maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with positive GBS colonization. …”
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National survey of US primary care physicians’ perspectives about causes of obesity and solutions to improve care by Wendy L Bennett, Sara N Bleich, Kimberly A Gudzune, Lisa A Cooper

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Educational inequalities in the prevalence of vision impairment among older adults in India: A decomposition analysis by Rakesh Chandra, Satyam Kumar Rai, Aditya Singh

“…Targeted Interventions that address educational disparities in health outcomes may help in reducing VI burden. A sustained policy focus on promoting healthy behaviors and routine eye check-ups, establishing dedicated geriatric eye clinics, and providing accessible and affordable healthcare services is desirable.…”
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Determinants of COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate in the United States: Spatial Analysis Over One Year of the Pandemic by Niranjan J. Kathe, Rajvi J. Wani

“…**Objectives:** The objective of this study was to assess the ecological factors (policy, health behaviors, socio-economic, physical environment, and clinical care) associated with COVID-19 case fatality rate (CFR) in the United States. …”
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Predicting child mortality determinants in Uttar Pradesh using Machine Learning: Insights from the National Family and Health Survey (2019–21) by Pinky Pandey, Sacheendra Shukla, Niraj Kumar Singh, Mukesh Kumar

“…Conclusion: Machine learning models provide valuable insights into the determinants of under-five mortality, with the logistic regression model demonstrating superior predictive performance. Policy measures targeting critical factors, such as promoting breastfeeding, optimizing birth intervals, and improving maternal health and antenatal care, can significantly enhance childhood survival rates in Uttar Pradesh.…”
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Schoolscaping in a Multilingual Area: An Example of a Hungarian College in Western Ukraine by Váradi Krisztián, Hires-László Kornélia, Máté Réka

“…Therefore, the present paper aimed to solve this research gap and investigate how a minority higher education institution can implement current educational and language policies in its linguistic landscape. The study employed a qualitative approach to show the symbolic significance of the languages used in an educational setting. …”
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CREATING AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR PRESCHOOLERS: LINGUODIDACTIC ASPECT by Oksana Khomyshak

“… Recent changes in the Ukrainian language policy have drawn public attention to the issue of shaping an English-speaking digital learning environment for preschool children and have urged researchers to examine the matter from the standpoint of linguodidactics. …”
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The dependency structure of international commodity and stock markets after the Russia-Ukraine war. by Cheng Zhang, Shuo Liu, Mimi Qin, Bin Gao

“…In recent years, the international community has witnessed many crisis events, and the Russia-Ukraine war, which broke out on 24th February 2022, has increased international policy uncertainty and impacted the current world commodity and financial markets. …”
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Staff Management in Social Security Hospitals in Tehran: Challenges and Solutions by Asra Khalili, Ali Mohammad Mosadegh Rad, SHahram Ghafary, Ebrahim Jaafaripooyan

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Jilin Province of China, 1949–1979: History of Regional and Demographic Development by Svetlana B. Makeeva

“…All these factors paved the path to the one-child policy. Conclusions. Jilin’s regional and demographic development from 1949 to 1979 was characterized by increased birth and decreased mortality rates, rapid population growth and that of urban areas, accelerated urbanization, and migrations from other provinces to industrial, forest and rural territories of Jilin. …”
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Factors influencing academic staff satisfaction and continuous usage of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education by Maria Ijaz Baig, Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi

“…The findings of this study provide valuable insights for academia and policymakers, guiding the responsible integration of GenAI tools in education while emphasizing factors for policy considerations and developers of GenAI tools.…”
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Strategic Health Diplomacy: An Indonesia’s Approach in Securing COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Supplies by Deasy Silvya Sari, Mas Halimah, Akim Akim, Renata Maximillian, Fakhri Sabiq Muawal, Nathanael Jusac Lie

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Challenges and Solutions for Keeping Maternity and Gynecology Services Functioning Comprehensively in Secondary Level Health Care Facility in COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Using a Cl... by Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Pratistha Lall, Soumen Das Poddar, Vikas Srivastava, Ajith Nilakantan

“…We aimed to assess the feasibility of keeping obstetrics & gynecology services in a secondary care hospital functioning (in terms of regional experiences and comprehensive patient care measures) in the COVID-19 pandemic situation using a clinical approach. STUDY DESIGN: All policies of the World Health Organization and other international obstetrics- gynecological recommendations or guidelines were followed in keeping the services functional. …”
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Acute Toxicity of Xylene on the African Catfish <i>Clarias gariepinus</i> by I.C. Davies, E.S. Erondu, A.I. Hart, L.C. Osuji

“…The results obtained may provide valuable information for formulation of environmental policies and serve as a model for bio-monitoring of the aquatic environment. …”
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