Exploring mental health symptoms in elite athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis on sex differences. by Liang-Tseng Kuo, Sung-Huang Laurent Tsai, Udit Dave, William A Marmor, Reena Olsen, Bridget Jivanelli, Michelle E Kew, Daphne I Ling

“…We systematically searched the databases including Pubmed, EMBASE, and manually checked previous systematic reviews for relevant studies in March 2024. Authors were also contacted for sex-specific data. …”
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Access and use of sexual and reproductive health services among asylum-seeking and refugee women in high-income countries: A scoping review. by Emma Stirling-Cameron, Salma Almukhaini, Justine Dol, Benjamin J DuPlessis, Kathryn Stone, Megan Aston, Shira M Goldenberg

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This review was conducted in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Reviews. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators of User Engagement With Digital Mental Health Interventions for People With Psychosis or Bipolar Disorder: Systematic Review and Best-Fit Framework Synthe... by Emily Eisner, Sophie Faulkner, Stephanie Allan, Hannah Ball, Daniela Di Basilio, Jennifer Nicholas, Aansha Priyam, Paul Wilson, Xiaolong Zhang, Sandra Bucci

“…Although staff thought patients would lose, damage, or sell devices, reviewed studies found only 11% device loss. Barriers included intervention complexity, perceived risks, user motivation, discomfort with self-reflection, digital poverty, symptoms of psychosis, poor compatibility with existing clinical workflows, staff and patient fears that DMHIs would replace traditional face-to-face care, infrastructure limitations, and limited financial support for delivery. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of access to sexual and reproductive health services among migrant, internally displaced, asylum seeking and refugee women: A scoping review. by Pengdewendé Maurice Sawadogo, Drissa Sia, Yentéma Onadja, Idrissa Beogo, Gabriel Sangli, Nathalie Sawadogo, Assé Gnambani, Gaëtan Bassinga, Stephanie Robins, Eric Tchouaket Nguemeleu

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Ensuring the sexual and reproductive rights of migrant, internally displaced, asylum-seeking and refugee women requires that policymakers and health authorities develop intervention strategies based on barriers and facilitators identified in this scoping review. Therefore, considering their mental health in future studies would enable a better understanding of the barriers and facilitators of access to sexual and reproductive health services.…”
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Reinsurance in the Supplementary Health: A Counterfactual Study on the Impacts of Reinsurance Treaties Adoption by Healthcare Plans Operators in Brazil by Caio Alexandrino Costa Areias, João Vinícius de França Carvalho

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Work-related grief and bereavement experiences of social and community service workers working with people experiencing social disadvantage: a rapid scoping review by Kara Whitlock, Zahra Premji, Ashley Mollison, Carolina Posada, Mauricio Arias-Rojas, Charlotte Futcher, Kelli I. Stajduhar

“…Results Nine studies were included in this review that employed various qualitative approaches. …”
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COVID-19 in the context of pregnancy, infancy and parenting (CoCoPIP) study: protocol for a longitudinal study of parental mental health, social interactions, physical growth and c... by Topun Austin, Jane Barlow, Ezra Aydin, Staci M Weiss, Kevin A Glasgow, Mark H Johnson, Sarah Lloyd-Fox

“…Introduction While the secondary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological well-being of pregnant women and parents has become apparent over the past year, the impact of these changes on early social interactions, physical growth and cognitive development of their infants is unknown, as is the way in which a range of COVID-19-related changes have mediated this impact. This study (CoCoPIP) will investigate: (1) how parent’s experiences of the social, medical and financial changes during the pandemic have impacted prenatal and postnatal parental mental health and parent–infant social interaction; and (2) the extent to which these COVID-19-related changes in parental prenatal and postnatal mental health and social interaction are associated with fetal and infant development.Methods and analysis The CoCoPIP study is a national online survey initiated in July 2020. …”
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The Impact of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Bowel Morbidity on Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients Treated With Radio (Chemo) Therapy. A Systematic Literature Review by Natuhwera G, Ellis P

“…Data were extracted using a structured checklist designed to capture key elements about the methods and findings of the research.Results: There were 245 articles retrieved with 29 meeting the inclusion criteria. 11 studies were conducted in Europe, eight in Asia, one in North America, three in Africa, while six were multinational/multicontinental. 13 of the papers were longitudinal, 10 cross-sectional, three literature reviews, one open randomised controlled trial, and two retrospective studies of prospectively collected data. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to maternal healthcare in East Africa: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of perspectives from women, their families, healthcare providers, and... by Manaye Yihune Teshale, Agegnehu Bante, Abebe Gedefaw Belete, Rik Crutzen, Mark Spigt, Sarah E. Stutterheim

“…Abstract Background In East Africa, women face significant challenges accessing maternal healthcare during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. While several studies have examined barriers and facilitators to maternal care, there is no comprehensive review reflecting the various perspectives of women, their families, healthcare providers, and key stakeholders. …”
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Designing a model for re-employment of employees during retirement (Study case: Ministry of Education) by Fatemeh Fatemeh Bina Baji, Hamid Rezaei Far, Mohammad Mohammadi, Monireh Salehnia

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Realising value from big data analytics: The process of affordance actualisation by Firdous Mohd Farouk, Christophe Schinckus, Sandra Smith

“…Data collection involved an online survey, semi-structured interviews, and archival reviews. Using four BDA affordances specific to the banking industry, along with contextual mechanisms shaping organisational actions, interactions, and structures, our study highlights the importance the process of building BDA capabilities to realise BDA value. …”
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Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation in the agricultural sector by Imelda ., R. Hidayat

“…By classifying approaches into ecological, economic, and social aspects, it presents valuable information for decision-makers and industry professionals. The review reveals an increasing interest in climate change adaptation and mitigation research between 2016 and 2021, with a subsequent decrease from 2021 to 2023.The majority of research is centered on crop farming, accounting for 60 percent of the studies conducted. …”
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How much bilateral and multilateral climate adaptation finance is targeting the health sector? A scoping review of official development assistance data between 2009-2019. by Tilly Alcayna, Devin O'Donnell, Sarina Chandaria

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Record Disaster Management in Local Government: A Case Study of Nyakagyeme Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Kayesu, Carolyne

“…Literature was reviewed based on the objectives of the study. A qualitative case study research design was used. …”
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Longitudinal Study of Credit Union Research: From Credit-Provision to Cooperative Principles, the Urban Economy and Gender Issues by Carlos Gabriel Parrales Choez, María del Carmen Valls Martínez, Pedro Antonio Martín-Cervantes

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Protocol for a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis for risk factors for lung cancer in individuals with lung nodules identified by low-dose CT screening by Matthew Callister, Harry J de Koning, Robert C Rintoul, Carolyn Horst, Arjun Nair, John K Field, Christine D Berg, Samantha Quaife, Rhian Gabe, Stephen Duffy, Sam Janes, Philip AJ Crosbie, Mark M Hammer, Panos Alexandris, Michael PA Davies

“…Consequently, many individuals receive extra imaging and/or unnecessary procedures, which can have a negative physical and psychological impact, as well as placing a financial burden on health systems. Therefore, there is a need to identify individuals who need no interval CT between screening rounds.Methods and analysis The aim of this study is to identify risk factors predictive of LC, which are known at the time of the scan, in patients with LDCT screen-detected lung nodules. …”
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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

“…Conclusion The study concludes the urgent need for systemic reforms, including digitising financial aid processes, centralising NSFAS operations, and improving resource allocation to under-resourced institutions. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Katuna Town Council. by Mubangizi, Martin

“…Internal controls will help the organization the organization in tracking its business performance including profitability, control, and effectiveness of the entire organization as a whole. This study recommends that SMEs should constantly monitor their financial performance by implementing audit reviews as well as performance reviews to make sure that organizational objectives are achieved accordingly.…”
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Institutional Rewards and Employee Performance in Local Governments: A Case Study of Kisoro District Local Government , Uganda by Thembo, Stephenson

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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from respondents who participated in the study. The study findings indicated that there were contributions of tea growing to welfare they included; poverty alleviation, food security, illiteracy level, financial support, capital base, collateral security, and illiteracy level. …”
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