Spatial analysis of under-five mortality in Africa using geographically weighted poisson regression by Johnson Adedeji Olusola, Adedeji Adigun Oyinloye, Kemi F. Akeju, Ropo Ebenezer Ogunsakin, Sibusiso Moyo

“…The results indicate substantial spatial heterogeneity in child mortality across countries. …”
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School-based countrywide seroprevalence survey reveals spatial heterogeneity in malaria transmission in the Gambia. by Joseph Okebe, Muna Affara, Simon Correa, Abdul Khalie Muhammad, Davis Nwakanma, Chris Drakeley, Umberto D'Alessandro

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Temporal and Spatial eDNA Analysis of Fish Assemblages in Postindustrial, Urban Coastal Habitats by Alice Cunnington, Erika Neave, Peter Shum, Rupert Collins, Stefano Mariani

“…In this study, we utilized eDNA metabarcoding to investigate temporal and spatial trends in fish assemblages within urban coastal habitats between the Dee and Mersey estuaries (United Kingdom), historically one of the most anthropogenically impacted postindustrial coasts in the world. …”
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Spatial and clinical epidemiology of spotted fever rickettsioses and ehrlichiosis, North Carolina, 2010-2019. by Amanda Brown Marusiak, Dana A Giandomenico, Brandon D Hollingsworth, Neha V Mokashi, Paul L Delamater, Michael Reiskind, Alexis M Barbarin, Carl Williams, Ross M Boyce

“…Average annual incidence was evaluated in two-year periods using global spatial autocorrelation (Moran's I) and Local Indicator of Spatial Association. …”
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Temporal and spatial pattern of DNA damage in neurons following spinal cord Injury in mice by Elle EM Scheijen, Naomi Veeningen, Sam Duwé, Anna Ivanova, Jana Van Broeckhoven, Sven Hendrix, David M Wilson

“…Methods: Using a contusion model, a severe SCI was induced at the L1 spinal level in C57Bl/6J mice. The temporal and spatial presence of DNA damage was then determined via immunolabeling for the DNA damage marker, γH2AX, from 1 h post-injury (hpi) to 28 days post-injury (dpi). …”
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Spatial age-stratified epidemiological model with applications to South African COVID-19 pandemic by Raeesa Manjoo-Docrat, Nada Abdelatif, Jenny Holloway, Nontembeko Dudeni-Tlhone, Claudia Dresselhaus, Elona Mbayise, Charl Janse van Rensburg, Inger Fabris-Rotelli, Pravesh Debba, Sibusisiwe Makhanya

“…It highlighted significant differences in COVID-19 risk and transmission across different age groups and regions, offering insights into targeted intervention strategies. Conclusions: The proposed model demonstrates the importance of considering both age and spatial heterogeneity in mathematical models for infectious disease prediction. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity and temporal trends of thyroid cancer incidence in Iran from 2014 to 2017 by Mohsen Soleimani, Hossein Chiti

“…This study investigates TC’s spatial heterogeneity and temporal trends across Iran (2014–2017) to delineate high-risk clusters and guide targeted interventions. …”
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Predicting spatial spread of rabies in skunk populations using surveillance data reported by the public. by Kim M Pepin, Amy J Davis, Daniel G Streicker, Justin W Fischer, Kurt C VerCauteren, Amy T Gilbert

“…Our framework provides a straightforward method for estimating rates of spatial spread of wildlife diseases.…”
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Spatial clustering and determinants of zero-utilization of antenatal care among pregnant women in Ethiopia by Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Melaku Kindie Yenit

“…This study aimed to assess the spatial clustering and determinants of zero utilization of ANC services in Ethiopia. …”
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Spatially Explicit Model for Assessing the Impacts of Groundwater Protection Measures in the Vicinity of the Hranice Abyss by Jozef Sedláček, Hana Vavrouchová, Kryštof Chytrý, Ondřej Ulrich, Petra Oppeltová, Milan Geršl, Kristýna Kohoutková, Radim Klepárník, Petr Kučera, Vítězslav Vlček, Jana Šimečková, Eva Žallmannová

“…This study introduces a novel spatially explicit modeling framework developed to quantify the secondary environmental benefits of groundwater protection strategies in karst landscapes, with a specific application to the Hranice Abyss region. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Pediatric Cancers in Southern Ghana: A Retrospective Observational Study by Efiba Vidda Senkyire Kwarteng, Amma Aboagyewa Larbi, Nanatte Veronica Anderson, Sheriff Wahab, Yaa Gyamfua Oppong‐Mensah, Samuel Ato Andam‐Akorful, Alexander Kwarteng, Lawrence Osei‐Tutu, Gladys Acquah, Comfort Asoogo, Bernice Eklu, Paul Obeng, Barnabas Manlokiya, Ben Gyan, Vivian Paintsil

“…ABSTRACT Background More than 80% of children living with cancer reside in developing countries like Ghana, with over 1000 new cases projected each year. Spatial analysis of pediatric cancers provides insights into possible environmental risk factors, potential genetic associations, and the identification of clusters or hotspots, which can guide further investigation into causal factors and inform population‐level interventions. …”
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GIS-based analysis of spatio-temporal clustering of road traffic accidents in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR), Thailand from 2012 to 2021 by Pawinee Iamtrakul, Sararad Chayphong

“…Most fatalities and injuries resulting from Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) exhibit distinct spatial and temporal patterns which have adverse implications for both regional economies and demographic structures. …”
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Environmental enrichment in middle age rats improves spatial and object memory discrimination deficits by Magdalena Miranda, Maria Carla Navas, Maria Belen Zanoni Saad, Dinka Piromalli Girado, Noelia Weisstaub, Pedro Bekinschtein

“…In conclusion, these results suggest that memory is differentially affected by aging in the object and spatial domains, but that BPS function is responsive to an EE intervention in a multidomain manner.…”
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Dynamique spatiale et enjeux stratégiques de la riziculture au Burkina Faso by Lassané Yaméogo, Pawendkisgou Isidore Yanogo, Korotimi Sanou

“…The analysis of the strategies related to hydro-agricultural farming will combine both the spatial dynamics concerning rice-farming areas and the logics of actors’ intervention, through a qualitative approach. …”
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Beyond insecticide treated bed nets coverage to heterogeneous human behaviors and spatial realities by Merveille Koissi Savi, Merveille Koissi Savi, Lauren M. Childs, Lauren M. Childs, Christian Borgemeister

“…Our model emphasizes that while ITN use is a crucial intervention in malaria control, it alone may not significantly reduce malaria prevalence without considering spatial, demographic, and behavioral factors.DiscussionTo maximize the effectiveness of ITNs and significantly reduce malaria prevalence, decision-making processes must address the underlying reasons for late or nonadoption of the intervention. …”
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Effectiveness of Cerebellar Education Method on Empathy and Spatial Ability of Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder by Marzieh Heidarifatasmi, Haidar Ali Zarei, Tavakol Mousazadeh

“…The findings of this study offer valuable insights into the cerebellar education method, and counselors and psychologists can implement this intervention to enhance the empathy and spatial ability of children with ODD.…”
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Using graphic psychology and spatial design to intervene in balance coordination in patients with balance disorders by Weicong Li, Yueling Liu, Huabin Lv, Yue Ma, Wenwen Shi, Yun Qian

“…This study constructs the relationship between gait abnormalities, postural sway of balance disorder patients, and the environment using a qualitative study of literature analysis, and discusses the potential and possibilities of spatial intervention in assisting human balance. Findings: 1) most elderlies rated their sense of self-balance as moderate or poor, while fewer reported themselves as very poor; 2)it is possible to compensate for human dynamic equilibrium by grasping the relationship between spatial composition (visual space of points, lines, and surfaces) acting on the demand for visual and psychological equilibrium and may do so by influencing the relationship between the dominance of spatial elements (spatial planes, facades, floors, and furnishing combinations) on visual and psychological regulation. …”
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Inequitable Spatial and Temporal Patterns in the Distribution of Multiple Environmental Risks and Benefits in Metro Vancouver by Shuoqi Ren, Amanda Giang

“…Environmental benefits and risks may be interactively and inequitably distributed across different populations in cities, and these patterns may change over time. Here, we assess the spatial distribution of environmental risks and benefits in pairs, considering synergies and trade‐offs, in an illustrative metropolitan area (Metro Vancouver) in Canada in the years 2006 and 2016. …”
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Spatial Complex Morphological Evolution and Influencing Factors for Mountain and Seaside Resort Tourism Destinations by Huiqiang Ma, Jianchao Xi, Qing Wang, Jiale Liu, Zhigang Gong

“…Among them, Huangshui Town is an “axial belt + group type” structure, and Jinshitan is a “wave type” structure. (3) The results also showed that natural factors such as traffic, terrain, rivers, lakes, and coastlines and anthropogenic factors such as government intervention and community participation are the main factors affecting the evolution of the spatial form of tourism destinations. …”
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Circulating IGF-1 related exercise associated with improved spatial memory in elderly mice by Hayuris Kinandita Setiawan, Arina Windri Rivarti, Lilik Herawati, Hanik Badriyah Hidayati, Zulhabri Othman

“… This study examined the correlation between the circulating and hippocampal IGF-1 levels in elderly mice after exercise intervention and evaluated the relationship between circulating and hippocampal IGF-1 levels in improving the spatial memory function of elderly mice. …”
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