Barriers to and facilitators of access to mental health services among pregnant adolescents and young mothers in Belize by Olusola Oladeji, Joanna Lai, Natalia R. Velazquez, Mohammed I. Bammai, Ghanshyam Kandel, Andria Spyridou, Natalia L. Beer, Angella E. Baitwabusa, Juliet Simmons, Fidel L. Cuellar, Iveth Quintanilla, Jeffan Augustine

“…The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and the results were organized into themes. Results: The barriers and facilitators identified fell into four themes. …”
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Impact of One Year Covid-19 on Hand and Upper Extremity Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study by Pamudji Utomo, Tito Sumarwoto, Naufal Aminur Rahman, Mochammadsyah Beizar Yudhistira

“…Background: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a worldwide pandemic. …”
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Automated Cattle Monitoring System for Calving Time Prediction Using Trajectory Data Embedded Time Series Analysis by Wai Hnin Eaindrar Mg, Thi Thi Zin, Pyke Tin, Masaru Aikawa, Kazayuki Honkawa, Yoichiro Horii

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Lactoferrin: a secret weapon in the war against pathogenic bacteria by Lucero Ruiz-Mazón, Gerardo Ramírez-Rico, Mireya de la Garza

“…In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths per year worldwide. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of facemask usage during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. by Nelson Onira Alema, Christopher Okot, Emmanuel Olal, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater Oyat, Steven Baguma, Denish Omoya Ochula, Patrick Odong Olwedo, Johnson Nyeko Oloya, Francis Pebalo Pebolo, Pamela Okot Atim, Godfrey Smart Okot, Ritah Nantale, Judith Aloyo, David Lagoro Kitara

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) documented wearing facemasks in public as one of the most important prevention measures to limit COVID-19 spread. …”
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Dynamic recrystallization and mechanical behavior of Mg alloy AZ31: Constraints from tensile tests with in-situ EBSD analysis by Boissonneau, Gaëtan, Tommasi, Andréa, Barou, Fabrice, Lopez-Sanchez, Marco Antonio, Montagnat, Maurine

“…The apparent discrepancy between the kinetics of the microstructural evolution and the mechanical behavior implies, however, that the bulk softening does not depend solely on the DRX volume fraction, but also on its spatial organization.…”
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Post-COVID-19 resurgence of scabies’ cases in the Lazio Region, Italy: a new emerging public health threat? by Martina Spaziante, Alessandro Agresta, Maurizio D’Amato, Gabriella De Carli, Gilda Tonziello, Valentina Vantaggio, Giorgio Nicolò Malatesta, Enrico Girardi, Alessandra Barca, Paola Scognamiglio, Francesco Vairo

“…Abstract Scabies represents a global health issue and in 2017 was added to the World Health Organization’s list of neglected tropical diseases. In European and Middle Eastern countries, cases are sporadic while recent surveillance data have pointed out an increasing incidence among vulnerable populations. …”
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Investigation on inherent angle ventilation control of residential kitchen range hoods by Zhilin Guo, Huixing Li, Guohui Feng, Kailiang Huang, Tengfei Yu

“…Based on different airflow organization patterns, a supplementary ventilation system is designed. …”
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Metagenomic insights into pathogenic bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in offshore coastal sediments – An example from Gulf waters by Nazima Habibi, Saif Uddin, Hanan Al Sarawi, Ahmad Aldhameer, Montaha Behbehani, Saja Fakhraldeen, Waleed Al-Zekri, Nasreem Abdulrazzack, Farhana Zakir, Anisha Shajan

“…Other pathogens, such as Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia, Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterobacter cloacae, and Escherichia coli, prioritised by the World Health Organization (WHO) were also recorded. The raw sequencing reads matched with 667 ARGs, 1606 plasmids, 167 integrons and 2143 insertion sequences. …”
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Beyond averages: dissecting urban-rural disparities in skilled antenatal care utilization in Bangladesh - a conway-maxwell-poisson regression analysis by Md. Muddasir Hossain Akib, Farzana Afroz, Bikash Pal

“…Doing so, it can be hoped that the required number of ANC visits (eight or more) in both types of residences in Bangladesh, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), will be satisfied to ensure safer motherhood.…”
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Optimal WSN Deployment to Measure Air Quality in Dynamic Multi-Source Dispersion Scenarios: A Case Study in Arequipa by Alexander Hilario-Tacuri, Alberth Tamo, Marco Pinares-Mamani, Walter Butron, Romel Jimenez

“…Given these alarming statistic, it is imperative for governments, organizations, and communities to prioritize air quality management. …”
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Global trends in importance of 24-hour movement behaviors to pediatric health: implications for South Korea by Eun-Young Lee, Reyana Jayawardena, Seiyeong Park, Justin Y Jeon, Yeon-Soo Kim, Mark S. Tremblay

“…The growing recognition of a holistic approach to the 24-hour movement behavior paradigm in pediatric health promotion has led to the establishment and adoption of 24-hour movement guidelines in different countries and by the World Health Organization (WHO). Korean health authorities have also responded to this need by releasing a translated report of the WHO guidelines for physical activity and sedentary behavior as well as the 2024 update of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Koreans. …”
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ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF CLOUD SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS by Tetiana V. Bondarenko, Nadia M. Stetsenko, Volodymyr P. Stetsenko, Halyna V. Tkachuk

“…By fostering effective organization of educational activities across diverse subject domains, this approach contributes to the enhancement of the educational process as a whole. …”
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A prospective model of the potential clinical and economic impact of cervical cancer screening supported by a mobile phone app. by Fredrick Chite Asirwa, Brian W Bresnahan, Faith Yego, Dana Duncan, James K Karichu, Louis P Garrison

“…Implementing World Health Organization screening guidelines for human papillomavirus (HPV) is challenging due to the complex logistics of result return and follow-up requiring multiple clinic visits. …”
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Fibromyalgia Detection and Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of Data-Driven Approaches and Clinical Implications by Anirudh Atmakuru, Subrata Chakraborty, Massimo Salvi, Oliver Faust, Prabal Datta Barua, Makiko Kobayashi, Ru San Tan, Filippo Molinari, Abdul Hafeez-Baig, U. Rajendra Acharya

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Estimating the met need for emergency obstetric care (EmOC) services in three payams of Torit County, South Sudan: a facility-based, retrospective cross-sectional study by Pontius Bayo, Imose Itua, Suzie Paul Francis, Kofi Boateng, Elijo Omoro Tahir, Abdulmumini Usman

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The Impact of Domestic Roles on Girls' Academic Performance in English in Maziba Sub-County Kabale District. by Mwesigye, Fred

“…They found that these practices put girls at a disadvantage because they scores poor performance, the role of girls in society and the organization of the schools system to be the major causes of poor academic performance. …”
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Quantification of Lead and Zinc in Ground, Surface and Tap Drinking Water Sources in Kabale Municipality. by Mongusho, Ivan

“…The samples were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and the results obtained were compared alongside with guidelines for safe drinking water such as world health organization. The results obtained showed the highest concentration of both lead and zinc in surface (river) water and lowest concentrations in spring water. …”
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Impacts of Trade Unions on Employees' Welfare in UNATU, Kabale District. by Cyomperwe, Justinah

“…A labour union is an organization by or for the workers to pursue collective workplace goals, wages, benefits and powers. …”
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Digitization of Information Resources and User Satisfaction: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Kembabazi, Dorothy

“…Kabale district local government should encourage their staff to obtain requisite knowledge in digitization by organizing seminars, workshops, and in-service training. …”
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