An Exploratory Investigation of Representations of Herpes Zoster and Adjuvanted Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccination in a Sample of Fragile Adults in Italy by Francesco De Caro, Nadia Pecoraro, Mario Capunzo, Simona Caruccio, Filippo Caggiano, Giuseppina Cersosimo, Maria Costantino, Walter Longanella, Francesca Malatesta, Matteo Tomeo, Giulia Savarese, Pio Sinopoli, Emilia Anna Vozzella, Giuseppina Moccia

“…In the context of the Italian National Herpes Zoster Vaccine program, an exploratory survey was conducted on a sample of fragile adult patients to investigate the representations of the disease and its prevention to build future local vaccination campaigns. …”
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English language and pedagogical competency of prospective English teachers: insights and challenges from teacher education institutes in Odisha, India by Gagana Bihari Suar, Rashmi Ranjan Behera, Ranjan Kumar Rout, Sabita Patra, Prachiprava Panda, Pujanjali Sethi

“…Recognizing the importance of good teacher training for effective language teaching, this research employed a mixed-method approach, assessing a sample of 70 trainee-teachers through a standardized knowledge test complemented by qualitative question, addressing challenges faced by them. The results were concerning, with average scores of 42.36% in ELC and 46.36% in PC, highlighting major gaps in both language proficiency and teaching methods. …”
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Transversal competencies among Peruvian dental students in times of the COVID-19 pandemic by Dora N. Gómez-Meza, Víctor F. Lamas-Lara, Manuel A. Mattos-Vela, Teresa A. Evaristo-Chiyong, Luis A. Cuadrao-Zavaleta, Maria Eugenia Guerrero

“…Abstract Transversal competencies are not related to any specific degree program but are crucial with respect to university students’ academic and professional training and entry into the labor force. …”
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Expansion of human and animal sporotrichosis in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil by Rosiane Mendes Valente, João Victor de Melo Verçosa, Eduardo Rodrigues de Souza, Natalia Prata Gordiano, Layssa do Carmo Barroso, Sonia Maria da Silva Carvalho, Marla Jalene Alves, Fernanda Rodrigues Fonseca, Maria Eduarda Grisolia, Maria Edilene Martins de Almeida, Paula Taquita Serra, Luis Andre Morais Mariúba, Ani Beatriz Jackisch-Matsuura

“…Abstract: Sporotrichosis is an emerging fungal infection that has been causing concern in Brazil since the late 1990s and is the most prevalent and globally distributed among implantation mycoses. …”
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Risk Factors and Injury Prevention in the Throwing Athlete by Daniel Kline, P.T., D.P.T, S.C.S., Sarah Kate Fischer, P.T., D.P.T., S.C.S., Garrett S. Bullock, P.T., D.P.T., D.Phil., Michael J. Kissenberth, M.D., Ellen Shanley, P.T., Ph.D., O.C.S., Charles A. Thigpen, P.T., A.T.C., Ph.D.

“…Abstract: Arm injuries are the most common throwing injury, with growing concern as the most severe injuries, such as UCL reconstruction, continue to rise. …”
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of suicidal behaviors among cancer patients in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh by Munia Yusuf Emi, Sultan Mahmud Imran, Abdullah Al Adib, Firoj Al Mamun, Mohammed A. Mamun, Farhadul Islam, Nitai Roy

“…Abstract Suicide-related behaviors among cancer patients represent a significant yet understudied public health concern in Bangladesh. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of suicidal behaviors (suicidal ideation, suicide plan, suicide attempt) and identify associated risk factors among cancer patients in Bangladesh. …”
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Stable spatial patterns of concentrations of antibiotic resistant bacteria in irrigation water by Matthew Daniel Stocker, Jaclyn Elizabeth Smith, Billie Jean Morgan, Matthew Joseph Prinn, Yakov Pachepsky

“…Abstract Irrigation waters serve as vectors for the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which presents a worldwide health concern. Determining the concentrations of those bacteria in waters used for irrigation is therefore an important monitoring target. …”
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Leptospirosis outbreak in Ecuador in 2023: A pilot study for surveillance from a One Health perspective by Solón Alberto Orlando, Naomi Mora-Jaramillo, Darwin Paredes-Núñez, Angel Sebastian Rodriguez-Pazmiño, Elsy Carvajal, Ariana León Sosa, Ariana Rivera, Jocelyn Calderon, David Guizado Herrera, Fabrizio Arcos, Leila Estefanía Vera Loor, Emma Viviana Pérez Oyarvide, Dennis Ignacio Quimí López, Betti Guailla Ríos, Bertha Benavides Yánez, Pablo Torres-Lasso, Patricia Zambrano Gavilanes, Mirna C. Oviedo, Manuel González, Fabiola Jiménez-Valenzuela, Melva Esperanza Morales García, Esther Guadalupe Intriago Alcivar, Jessedel Lilibeth Saltos Montes, Alfredo Medina, María Karolina López Rauschemberg, Juan Carlos Zevallos, Miguel Angel Garcia-Bereguiain

“…In March 2023, public health authorities declared a concerning outbreak of leptospirosis in Durán Cantón, located in the Coastal region of Ecuador. …”
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Perceived benefits, costs, and relationships on provincial doctors’ inclination to participate in urban–rural medical consortia in Central China: a social exchange theory perspecti... by Bowen Zhang, Liang Ma, Wenjie Ma, Dingding Kang, Yiqing Mao, Yiqing Mao, Yiqing Mao

“…When doctors perceived a strong relationship, the influence of perceived non-financial benefits on their inclination to participate tended to be weaker.ConclusionThis study enhances the understanding of physicians’ motivations for participating in URMC and may inform program leadership and policymakers concerned with developing or enhancing rural medical services. …”
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Los espacios intermedios de la relación entre familia y escuela en contextos de inmersión tecnológica en Educación Primaria / The intermediate spaces of the relationship between fa... by Ada Freitas-Cortina, Joaquín Paredes-Labra, Pablo Sánchez-Antolín

“…. /// The technology immersion programs in primary schools, to overtake digital divide, are creating opportunities for interaction with families. …”

Applicability of the decomposed theory of planned behavior for the evaluation of community-dwelling older adults’ acceptance in continuous usage of robot-assisted board games for c... by Chiu-Mieh Huang, Su-Fei Huang, Yu-Ting Chen, Ching-Hao Chang, Hsiu-Chun Chien, Ying-Jie Chang, Kuei-Yu Huang, Jong-Long Guo

“…Background Improving cognitive function in healthy older adults is a global concern. Cognitive training delays mental deterioration. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of emotional and behavioral problems in Indonesian early adolescents: A cross-sectional study by Ririn Isma Sundari, Mei Neni Sitaresmi, Lely Lusmilasari

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The effect of an educational intervention based on a mobile application on women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices with respect to microplastics and health: a randomized contro... by Zahra Seifi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ahmadi

“…Abstract Background Microplastic (MP) contamination has emerged as a critical global concern. The most effective approach to mitigating this issue involves substantially minimizing the release of plastic waste into the environment. …”
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Early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tadele Emagneneh, Chalie Mulugeta, Abebaw Alamrew, Betelhem Ejigu, Wagaw Abebe

“…However, early discontinuation of EBF remains a major public health concern in Ethiopia, contributing to malnutrition and increased susceptibility to infections.AimDespite global efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding, early cessation remains a growing concern. …”
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Under-nutrition and its associated factors among under-five children across urban and rural settings of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional comparative study by Amare Wubishet Ayele, Emmanuel Gabreyohannes, Yegnanew A. Shiferaw

“…Various factors associated with under-nutrition were identified through residential settings. Therefore, concerned stakeholders should address under-nutrition by promoting income-generating activities, initiating educational programs, and running media campaigns on nutrition. …”
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Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Pain Assessment: Research Methods and Perspectives by Marco Cascella, Daniela Schiavo, Arturo Cuomo, Alessandro Ottaiano, Francesco Perri, Renato Patrone, Sara Migliarelli, Elena Giovanna Bignami, Alessandro Vittori, Francesco Cutugno

“…Recent approaches involve multimode strategies by combining behaviors with neurophysiological findings. Concerning methods, early studies were conducted by machine learning algorithms such as support vector machine, decision tree, and random forest classifiers. …”
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The Impact of the Financial Wellbeing of the Elderly of Kazakhstan on Their Family Life by Z. T. Satpayeva, A. S. Bekbossinova, M. M. Ryskulova

“…Today, many countries in the world are concerned about the well-being of pensioners, as their number is growing every year and pension systems cannot cope with ensuring a decent old age. …”
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Issues in Grounded Cognition and How to Solve Them – the Minimalist Account by Jannis Friedrich, Martin H. Fischer, Markus Raab

“…The field of grounded cognition is concerned with how concepts are represented by re-activation of the bodily modalities. …”
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Microplastic contamination in high-altitude glacier lakes in Northern Anatolia by Tolga Akdemir, Yahya Terzi, Sedat Gündoğdu, Rafet Çağrı Öztürk, Kenan Gedik

“…Abstract Microplastic (MP) pollution remains a growing global concern for aquatic ecosystems, including remote environments. …”
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Evaluating the Surface Free Energy and Moisture Sensitivity of Warm Mix Asphalt Binders Using Dynamic Contact Angle by Muhammad Rafiq Kakar, Meor Othman Hamzah, Mohammad Nishat Akhtar, Junita Mohamad Saleh

“…The surface free energy of Cecabase-modified binders was then computed by developing a dedicated algorithm using the C++ program. The analytical measurements such as the spreadability coefficient, work of adhesion, and compatibility ratio were used to analyze the results. …”
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