Whole-Genome Characteristics and Polymorphic Analysis of Vietnamese Rice Landraces as a Comprehensive Information Resource for Marker-Assisted Selection by Hien Trinh, Khoa Truong Nguyen, Lam Van Nguyen, Huy Quang Pham, Can Thu Huong, Tran Dang Xuan, La Hoang Anh, Mario Caccamo, Sarah Ayling, Nguyen Thuy Diep, Cuong Nguyen, Khuat Huu Trung, Tran Dang Khanh

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Country learning on maintaining quality essential health services during COVID-19 in Timor-Leste: a qualitative analysis by Oriane Bodson, Vinay Bothra, Diana Sarakbi, Philippa White, Melissa B Kleine-Bingham, Gregorio Rangel, Treasa Kelleher, Nana Afriyie Mensah Abrampah, Matthew Neilson, Helder M de Carvalho, Feliciano da C A Pinto, Shamsuzzoha Babar Syed

“…However, in contrast, maternal child health services simultaneously improved in the areas of skilled birth attendants, prenatal coverage and vitamin A distribution, for example. From the thematic analysis, five themes emerged as contributing to or impeding the maintenance of quality EHS including (1) high-level strategy for maintaining quality EHS, (2) measurement for quality and factors affecting service utilisation, (3) challenges in implementation of quality activities across the three levels of the health system, (4) the impact of quality improvement leadership in health facilities during COVID-19 and (5) learning systems for maintaining quality EHS now and for the future.Conclusion The maintenance of quality EHS is critical to mitigate adverse health effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Impact of radiation dose to immune cells on survival in patients with esophageal cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy: a retrospective analysis by Junfeng Zhao, Kang Wang, Ying Li, Xinying Hu, Haoyu Liu, Jingjing Zhao, Li Li, Shuanghu Yuan

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Decomposition analysis of public health service utilization and health disparities among urban and rural older adult migrants in China by Bo Dong, MengHan Jiang, Jing Zong

“…However, their self-reported health status was significantly lower (76.88% vs. 79.12%). Regression analysis revealed that age, mobility range, education level, income, health insurance coverage, and geographic region were significant factors influencing both service utilization and health outcomes. …”
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Leveraging Administrative Health Databases to Address Health Challenges in Farming Populations: Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis (1975-2024) by Pascal Petit, Nicolas Vuillerme

“… BackgroundAlthough agricultural health has gained importance, to date, much of the existing research relies on traditional epidemiological approaches that often face limitations related to sample size, geographic scope, temporal coverage, and the range of health events examined. …”
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Effects of dupilumab on quality of life in patients with atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yunqing Sun, Haibo Liu, Yingjun Gao, Hong Sang, Qingtao Kong, Qingtao Kong

“…It builds on prior research to provide a comprehensive analysis of dupilumab’s effects and overall efficacy. …”
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Hepatitis B virus seroepidemiology data for Africa: Modelling intervention strategies based on a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Anna L McNaughton, José Lourenço, Phillip Armand Bester, Jolynne Mokaya, Sheila F Lumley, Uri Obolski, Donall Forde, Tongai G Maponga, Kenneth R Katumba, Dominique Goedhals, Sunetra Gupta, Janet Seeley, Robert Newton, Ponsiano Ocama, Philippa C Matthews

“…Using weighted linear regression analysis, we found a strong relationship between the prevalence of infection (HBsAg) and exposure (anti-HBc) (R2 = 0.45, p < 0.001). …”
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One‐stage spatial mark–resight analysis reveals an increasing grizzly bear population with declining density near roads by Jesse Whittington, Mark Hebblewhite, Connor Meyer, Barb Johnston, Anne Forshner, Bryan J. Macbeth, Anthony L. Einfeldt, Seth G. Cherry

“…Recent advances in SMR models with radio‐collared animals required a two‐staged analysis. We developed a one‐stage generalized SMR (gSMR) model that used detection histories of marked and unmarked animals in a single analysis. …”
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Long-term hydro-economic analysis tool for evaluating global groundwater cost and supply: Superwell v1.1 by H. Niazi, S. B. Ferencz, N. T. Graham, J. Yoon, T. B. Wild, M. Hejazi, D. J. Watson, C. R. Vernon

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Analysis of brain dynamics changes in patients with cerebral small vessel disease-related cognitive impairment based on electroencephalogram microstates by Xin Jin, Yanru Zhou, Diwen Zhang, Xiu Chen, Jianghai Ruan, Dengfu Fang

“…Furthermore, the MsC to MsA transition rate was significantly reduced in the CSVD group (p = 0.036). 3. Correlation analysis within the CSVD group revealed several significant relationships. …”
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Current status of hypertension management operation mechanisms in Chinese mainland and their impact on prevention and control effects: an analysis on official documents by Huihui HUANGFU, Qinwen YU, Peiwu SHI, Qunhong SHEN, Zhaoyang ZHANG, Zheng CHEN, Chuan PU, Lingzhong XU, Zhi HU, Anning MA, Zhaohui GONG, Tianqiang XU, Panshi WANG, Hua WANG, Chao HAO, Qingyu ZHOU, Mo HAO, Chengyue LI

“…In terms of specific positioning, the coverage of medium and long-term plans (100.00%) and the completeness of content and form (94.45%) were relatively high, while the feasibility of management mechanisms was only 9.76%. …”
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Linguistic Means in Image of COVID-19 (German Political Discourse in Media) by Daniil A. Petrenko, Eduard V. Likhachev, Marina V. Chernyshova

“…The article is focused on the role of lexical and prosodic means of expression in the coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in German political media discourse. …”
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Modelling geographical accessibility to support disaster response and rehabilitation of a healthcare system: an impact analysis of Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique by Nicolas Ray, Fleur Hierink, Nelson Rodrigues, Maria Muñiz, Rocco Panciera

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Rapid molecular assays versus blood culture for bloodstream infections: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Gabriella Anna Rapszky, Uyen Nguyen Do To, Veronika Eszter Kiss, Tamás Kói, Anna Walter, Dorottya Gergő, Fanni Adél Meznerics, Márton Rakovics, Szilárd Váncsa, Lajos Vince Kemény, Dezső Csupor, Péter Hegyi, Michael R. Filbin, Csaba Varga, Bánk G. Fenyves

“…Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted, covering MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to September 23, 2024. …”
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Progress towards achieving child survival goals in Kenya after devolution: Geospatial analysis with scenario-based projections, 2015-2025. by Noel K Joseph, Peter M Macharia, Emelda A Okiro

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Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andrew Hayen, Kiddus Yitbarek, Mirkuzie Woldie, Firew Tekle Bobo, Jane Frawley, Abela Mahimbo, Meru Sheel

“…The meta-analysis indicated that vaccination-targeting interventions such as vaccination reminders, cash incentives, community engagement and health education activities increase measles vaccination coverage (RR 1.19, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.27). …”
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Epidemiology of Pertussis After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysis of the Factors Involved in the Resurgence of the Disease in High-, Middle-, and Low-Income Countries by Lucia F. Bricks, Juan C. Vargas-Zambrano, Denis Macina

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In vivo analysis of early biofilm development and cell viability on implant-mimicking abutments at 24 h, 48 h, and 7 days by Kevin Muguerza-Guevara, Berta Cortés-Acha, Marta García-García, Rui Figueiredo, Agnès Soler-Ollé, Vanessa Blanc, Eduard Valmaseda-Castellón

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Analysis of the setup deviations generated in the 6D ExacTrac X-ray system for patients in hypofractionated intracranial radiosurgery treatments by Maíra Milanelo Vasques, Victor Augusto Bertotti Ribeiro, Camila Pessoa Sales, Ana Paula Vollet Cunha, Caroline Zeppelini Emiliozzi

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Media Influence and Public Opinion on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Projects in Myanmar: A First-Level Agenda-Setting Analysis by Zeyar Oo, Yonghong Dai

“…Spearman’s rank-order correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between media coverage and public opinion. …”
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