Challenges, knowledge, and skills required for family caregivers of older adults with dementia: a qualitative study in Vietnam by Tran To Tran Nguyen, The Ha Ngoc Than, Tuan Chau Nguyen, Lan Tuyet Duong Vu, Khoa Tri Truong, Truc Thanh Thai, Penelope Schofield, Tuan Anh Nguyen

“…Results Six key themes emerged: (1) challenges in daily care; (2) strain from behavioral and sleep disruptions; (3) difficulties in seeking help; (4) personal sacrifices of caregivers; (5) emotional burdens associated with caregiving, including comorbidity concerns of PwD; (6) limited dementia knowledge and essential caregiving skills; Conclusions The study highlights the need for targeted interventions in dementia care and underscores the necessity of providing educational and support programs for family carers of people with dementia in Vietnam and other low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Antibiotic consumption and healthcare-associated infections in a tertiary hospital in Belgrade, Serbia from 2011 to 2016 by Aneta Perić, Viktorija Dragojević-Simić, Bojana Milenković, Sandra Vezmar Kovačević, Vesna Šuljagić

“… Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and irrational use of antibiotics in healthcare settings are major global public health concerns. Surveillance of HAIs in intensive care units (ICU), surgical-site infections (SSIs), and Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs), together with implementation of antibiotic stewardship, are cornerstones of hospital infection prevention programs. …”
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Advancing one health surveillance in South Africa by W. Zemanay, M. Eltholth, A. Brink, H. V. Mkrtchyan

“…Despite a robust AMR surveillance system for human health, the absence of a national routine surveillance program for livestock hinders a comprehensive One Health (OH) approach. …”
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Addressing Challenges in Research Aimed at Reducing Financial Toxicity Among Cancer Patients and Caregivers: An Example From the CREDIT Study (SWOG S1912CD) by Ari Bell-Brown MPH, Bernard Tawfik MD, Babara Segarra-Vazquez MT, DHSc, Talor Hopkins MPA, Kate Watabayashi BA, Patricia O’Kane BS, Ruth C. Carlos MD, MS, Shelby L. Langer PhD, Joseph M. Unger PhD, Amy K. Darke MS, Dawn L. Hershman MD, MS, Scott D. Ramsey MD, PhD, Veena Shankaran MD, MS

“…Methods The study took place among NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) sites and allowed several venues for protocol feedback, including SWOG group meetings, NCORP administrator meetings, and individual calls with recruiting sites. …”
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How much does malaria vector control quality matter: the epidemiological impact of holed nets and inadequate indoor residual spraying. by Andrea M Rehman, Mike Coleman, Christopher Schwabe, Giovanna Baltazar, Abrahan Matias, Irina Roncon Gomes, Lee Yellott, Cynthia Aragon, Gloria Nseng Nchama, Themba Mzilahowa, Mark Rowland, Immo Kleinschmidt

“…<h4>Background</h4>Insecticide treated nets (ITN) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are the two pillars of malaria vector control in Africa, but both interventions are beset by quality and coverage concerns. Data from three control programs were used to investigate the impact of: 1) the physical deterioration of ITNs, and 2) inadequate IRS spray coverage, on their respective protective effectiveness.…”
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A lifeline or a label? lived experience perspectives on the severe and enduring eating disorder (SEED) classification in eating disorder treatment by Gabriel Lubieniecki, Isabella McGrath, Gemma Sharp

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Examining Farmers’ Willingness to Learn Environmental Conservation Agriculture: Implications for Women Farmer Empowerment in Bagmati Province, Nepal by Keshav Lall Maharjan, Clarisse Mendoza Gonzalvo

“…A cross-sectional survey of 383 ECA farmers across the Kavre, Dhading, and Chitwan districts in Bagmati Province reveals that 72.6% are willing to learn about ECA, driven by climate change concerns, economic incentives, and market access. Farmers who have experienced climate-related crop losses (64%) and those engaged in consumer-driven markets (59%) show a greater inclination to learn ECA. …”
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Leveraging AI tools in finance education: exploring student perceptions, emotional reactions and educator experiences by Pamela Córdova, Alberto Grájeda, Juan Pablo Córdova, Alejandro Vargas-Sánchez, Johnny Burgos, Alberto Sanjinés

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ACL microtrauma: healing through nutrition, modified sports training, and increased recovery time by J. Nyland, B. Pyle, R. Krupp, G. Kittle, J. Richards, J. Brey

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Analysis of Household Waste Generation and Composition in Mandalay: Urban–Rural Comparison and Implications for Optimizing Waste Management Facilities by Khin Zaw Win, Helmut Yabar, Takeshi Mizunoya

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Use of cryopreserved whole blood samples in the Comet assay for detection of DNA damage in human population studies by K.L. Cooper, E.J. Dashner-Titus, J. Ong, D. MacKenzie, L.G. Hudson

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Barriers to Mainstream Adoption of Circular Packaging in Indonesia by Nazlı Terzioğlu, Fabrizio Ceschin, Yulianti Pratama, Emenda Sembiring, Susan Jobling

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Prevalence of indoor air pollutants from First Nation homes in North Central British Columbia, Canada by Ivan Kamurasi, Karen Bartlett, Travis Holyk, Benna Rathburn, Débora Petry Moecke, Ashley Winter, Pat G. Camp

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Investigating the association between physical fitness and blood pressure among healthcare workers in Indonesia by Wahyu Sulistiadi, Riswandy Wasir, Astriana, Badra Al Aufa, Sri Rahayu, Wasir Thalib, Fadilah Aulia Rahma

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Internal and external factors influencing Gen Z wellbeing by Diena Dwidienawati, Yosef Pradipto, Lilik Indrawati, Dyah Gandasari

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Microplastics and their role in the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria as a threat for the environment by Afrah Siddique, Muhammad Hubab, Abdul Rashid P. Rasheela, Raniya Samad, Mohammad Al-Ghouti, Sami Sayadi, Nabil Zouari

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First isolation of rabies virus from a Eurasian badger (Meles meles) in Inner Mongolia, China, 2024 by Sixu Chen, Sixu Chen, Anyu Bao, Gerile Aodun, Pei Zhang, Lu Zhang, Nan Gao, Honglong Qiao, Wenying Liu, Qiang Liu, Yufei Zhang

“…In recent years, the increased spillover events of rabies viruses from wildlife to domestic animals have raised public health security concerns, prompting heightened international attention toward rabies management in wildlife populations. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Spraying an <i>E. faecium</i> Probiotic at Hatch and Supplementing Feed with a Triple-Strain <i>Bacillus</i>-Based Additive on BCO Lameness Incidence in Bro... by Khawla Alharbi, Anh Dang Trieu Do, Abdulaziz Alqahtani, Ruvindu Perera, Alexa Thomas, Antoine Meuter, Adnan Ali Khalaf Alrubaye

“…This condition arises when bacteria from the gastrointestinal or aerosol tract migrate to infect bone microfractures, often exacerbated by rapid growth, reduced blood flow, and mechanical stress. As concerns about antibiotic resistance grow, probiotics have gained attention for their potential to improve gut health and reduce systemic bacterial load. …”
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On the path toward cervical cancer elimination in Canada: a national survey of factors influencing women's intentions to participate in human papillomavirus test-based primary cerv... by Ovidiu Tatar, Ben Haward, Samara Perez, Patricia Zhu, Julia Brotherton, Kathleen Decker, Aisha K. Lofters, Marie-Hélène Mayrand, Emily McBride, Gina Ogilvie, Gilla K. Shapiro, Laurie W. Smith, Marc Steben, Jo Waller, Gregory D. Zimet, Zeev Rosberger

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Identify the Challenges of Sustainable Agricultural Development in the South of Kerman Province by Omid Sharifi, Amir Afzali Gorouh, Mona Babaee

“…This has led to the concerns about the negative effects of modern agriculture on human health, the environment and natural resources. …”
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