Power imbalances in tropical medicine journals: an analysis of editorial board representation by Sushree Nibedita Panda, Manish Barik, P. Ratna, Prabhu Kalyan Das

“…Strategies such as instituting DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), creating targeted mentorship programs for LMIC researchers, and enforcing transparent, bias-resistant recruitment practices are important. …”
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Patient-Centered Care in Family Medicine: Strategies for Continuity and Comprehensive Care for Older Adults – A Mixed-Methods Study by Alodhialah AM, Almutairi AA, Almutairi M

“…However, implementation barriers such as time constraints, resource limitations, and coordination challenges must be addressed. …”
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Dynamic Simulation Models of Suicide and Suicide-Related Behaviors: Systematic Review by Genevieve Gariepy, Rifat Zahan, Nathaniel D Osgood, Benjamin Yeoh, Eva Graham, Heather Orpana

“…The models addressed various interventions ranging from specific clinical and health service interventions, such as mental health service capacity increases, to broader social determinants, including employment programs and reduction in access to means of suicide. …”
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Promoting innovation adoption in the agricultural sector: the case of Lithuania and the Czech Republic by Žaneta Karazijienė, Miglė Eleonora Černikovaitė

“…It uniquely addresses many challenges faced by farmers, including environmental concerns, limited access to financial support, and a shortage of qualified agricultural experts. …”
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Early and Sensitive Detection of Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Injury Using Novel Biomarkers by Michael Strader, Gary Friedman, Xavier Benain, Nunzio Camerlingo, Stefan Sultana, Shiran Shapira, Nadir Aber, Patrick T. Murray

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Effects of Job Stress on Teachers Productivity in Primary Schools of Katuna Town Council in Kabale District. by Faida, Elias

“…The possible strategies to address Teachers' job stress for Productivity included schools adjusting duty allocated loads, engaging teachers in professional development programs, schools encouraging and supporting flexible scheduling of duties, school creating a supportive and collaborative school environment, schools reviewing and adjusting school policies and rewarding teachers' hard work and achievements could boost their morale reducing the stress levels and focusing on improving their output. …”
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The prevalence of all types of diabetes and pre‑diabetes in the Eastern Mediterranean countries: a meta‑analysis study by Asra Moradkhani, Mobin Azami, Pardis Mohammadzadeh, Hamid Reza Baradaran, Lotfolah Saed, Kianush Asvad, Rojina Kakaei, Sorour Khateri, Farhad Moradpour, Yousef Moradi

“…Conclusion The findings emphasize the need for enhanced healthcare programs, including early screening, effective management, and lifestyle interventions such as healthy eating and physical activity. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Usage and Resistance among Dental Postgraduate Students and Interns: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire-based Study by Poonam Narang, Milind Wasnik, RK Chevvuri, Sopan Singh, Abhinav Parakh, Neha Rani

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Genomic and functional characterization of a Butyricicoccus porcorum strain isolated from human gut microbiota by Ni Zhao, Peiling Geng, Alejandro Gaher Perez, Anakha Chandramana Maya, Brijesh Yadav, Yuxuan Du, Yong Ge

“…RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) analysis demonstrated notable functional programming of colonic ECs, whereupon Bp 531D primarily restricted the biosynthesis of cholesterols and activated the pathway of antigen processing and presentation. …”
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Resilience measurement for environmental shocks and stressors: scale development and psychometric assessment for coastal urban informal settlements in Fiji and Indonesia by Hemali H. Oza, Allison P. Salinger, Ruzka Taruc, Autiko Tela, S. Fiona Barker, Karin Leder, Matthew C. Freeman, Thomas Clasen, Sheela S. Sinharoy

“…While there has been increased interest in ensuring that global public health and development programs contribute to resilience, the lack of valid and user-friendly resilience measurement tools limits the evidence base on the effectiveness of interventions to build resilience. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections: a multicenter study in Lebanese tertiary hospitals by Rania Itani, Hani M. J. Khojah, Patricia Shuhaiber, Hamza Raychouni, Carole Dib, Mariam Hassan, Tareq L. Mukattash, Abdalla El-Lakany

“…Abstract Background The emergence of difficult-to-treat resistant (DTR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections poses a significant clinical challenge, characterized by limited treatment options, poor outcomes, and increased morbidity and mortality. …”
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Interventions designed to increase scholarly activity and achieve promotion among primarily junior clinical faculty in the United States: a scoping review by Heather A. Billings, Ashlee Mills Duffy, Gary L. Beck Dallaghan, Emily J. Glenn, Eric S. Peeples, Matthew R. Sandbulte, Jason F. Shiffermiller, Carrie Valenta, Bethany R. Lowndes, Jana L. Wardian

“…Conclusions Mentoring was the most common strategy to support scholarly activity of junior clinical faculty followed by faculty development programs. Scholarly activity is often measured by publications, grant funding, and presentations. …”
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Encoding Genes of Metallo β‐Lactamases (IMP, NDM, and VIM) in Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Hamid Sadeghi, Susan Khanjani, Masoumeh Aslanimehr, Nima Aria, Mohammad Reza Maleki, Farhad Nikkhahi, Nematollah Gheibi, Seyed Mahmoud Amin Marashi, Saeideh Gholamzadeh khoei

“…Enhanced surveillance and the implementation of targeted antibiotic stewardship programs are crucial in controlling the spread of these resistant strains. …”
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School-based enhanced hearing screening and specialty telehealth follow-up for hearing loss among children in rural Alaska: study protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation... by Samantha Kleindienst Robler, Janet Prvu Bettger, Elizabeth Turner, Alyssa Platt, David Arthur, Philip Hofstetter, Hannah Lane, Tarika Srinivasan, Shayu Deshpande, Matthew Hirschfeld, Susan D. Emmett

“…School-based health programs can provide hearing screening, but access to specialists for follow-up care is limited in rural areas. …”
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Linking Anopheles bionomics and human behaviour in the Lao PDR by Sebastien Marcombe, Santi Maithaviphet, Rita Reyburn, Khamfong Kunlaya, Khambang Silavong, Bouasy Hongvanthong, Viengxay Vanisaveth, Viengphone Sengsavath, Vilasack Banouvong, Keobouphaphone Chindavongsa, Boualam Khamlome, Élodie A. Vajda, Edward Thomsen, Timothy Finn, Neil F. Lobo, Matthew Shortus

“…High LLIN coverage remains essential for reducing indoor bites in villages. IRS may have limited impact due to the lack of indoor-resting vectors. …”
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Impacts of mandatory clinical ethics consultation on resource utilization and ethical conflicts in critically ill patients: a comparison between medical and surgical intensive care... by Yen-Ko Lin, Chao-Wen Chen, Yung-Sung Yeh, Chia-Ju Lin, Yu-Wen Huang, Yu-Chih Lin, Chau-Chyun Sheu

“…The institution should consider implementing mandatory CEC policy and developing special educational and training programs for various specialties to provide the best quality of end-of-life care in the ICUs. …”
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Contagious viruses’ corollaries and deterioration of quality education in developing countries: an integrated model of artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and remote working by Muhammad Asif Zaheer, Tanveer Muhammad Anwar, Mohamed Albeshr, Maryam Manzoor, Zoia Khan

“…Moreover, HEIs should arrange training programs for performance enhancement. Originality/value – This research provided a quality-based model for HEIs for developing nations to deal with forthcoming calamities of contagious viruses and deliver quality education through remote working during lockdown. …”
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Assessment of genetic conservation units of an endangered glacial relict insular species, Amentotaxus formosana, based on fine-scale genetic structures of multiple fragmented mount... by Ya-Zhu Ko, Huie-Chuan Shih, Chin-Shang Ho, Chaur-Tzuhn Chen, Tsai-Wen Hsu, Meng-Shin Shiao, Yu-Chung Chiang, Yu-Chung Chiang

“…Additionally, demographic analysis suggested a substantial downfall in effective population sizes and limited gene flow within and between populations. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of frailty management among clinical nurses: a cross-sectional study by Xueyan Huang, Haifang Zhou, Ying Feng, Mengchi Li, Rui Wang, Ge Fang, Lumeng Lu, Jian’ao Chen, Wenhui Jiang

“…The model was useful to explain practices in frailty management, thereby providing a theoretical basis for development of targeted training programs. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Characterization of immunosuppression of genotype A2dB1 variant infectious bursal disease virus isolated in Malaysia using specific pathogen-free and commercial broiler chickens by Paniz Zarghami Dastjerdi, Mohd Hair Bejo, Nor Yasmin Abd Rahaman, Abdullahi Abdullahi Raji, Roikhwan Soontravanich, Shen Rong Tai, Abdul Rahman Omar

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