Racial disparities in the association of epigenetic age acceleration with the transition between normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment and dementia
May 2026
This study aimed to explore the association between epigenetic age acceleration and the transition between different cognitive status during dementia process. We also verified the racial disparities...
Urban-rural disparities in self-reported dengue infection: A comprehensive analysis of the 2023 Indonesian health survey
May 2026
Dengue Virus (DENV) infection remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, with incidence rates differing between urban and rural areas. This study aimed to identify individual and household...
Integrating climate change, food security, and innovative agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL): A Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus approach
May 2026
This study examines the intersection of climate change, agricultural innovation, and food security in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), a province characterized by a short growing season, poor and acidic...
Mapping the divide: Early development of global cancer drugs and its mismatch with cancer burden
May 2026
The misalignment between cancer burden and drug innovation poses significant challenges for global health. However, the global scope, temporal trends, and underlying factors contributing to this mismatch...
Understanding the impact of digitalization transition of Senegal and its implication on human health and wellbeing
May 2026
Digitalization has become ubiquitous; however, stakeholders have varying degrees of integration globally. Within the context of this study, a digitalization strategy has the potential for economic growth,...
Time series analysis of the impact of ambient temperature influence on healthcare service utilization by diabetes patients in the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia: A study using Indonesian National Health Insurance data
May 2026
The rising global incidence of diabetes poses a major health challenge, with growing evidence linking diabetes mellitus (DM) and ambient temperature. Due to compromised heat stress responses, people...
Interplay between poverty, poverty eradication and sustainable development: A semi-systematic literature review
2025
This research aims to identify the most appropriate analytical tools for future poverty and sustainable development analysis, whether quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods. It also aims to determine...
SARS-CoV-2 infection dynamics in household case-contact study: Biological sample analysis from India
2025
This study aimed to determine RNA positivity in nasopharyngeal samples, urine and stool, period to seropositivity, viral clearance and associated factors....
Environmental science, policy, and industry nexus:Integrating Frameworks for better transport sustainability
2025
The transport sector is one of the primary contributors to climate change since greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have grown by about 80 % from 1990 to 2019. Energy use by this sector has increased over...
Exploring the impact of globalization and economic-energy dynamics on environmental sustainability in the EU
2025
This paper investigates the determinants of environmental sustainability by analyzing the impact of various economic, fiscal, and energy-related variables on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy...
Emerson's framework on the output of public-private partnership on hemodialysis services in Indonesia regional hospitals
2025
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have become the dominant solution adopted by regional hospitals in Indonesia for providing hemodialysis equipment. Analyzing the implementation of PPPs requires using...
The role of carbon peaking targets in urban green economic transition: Insights from U.S. city-level climate action plans
2025
Carbon peak targets play a crucial role in the global effort to mitigate climate change, with profound implications for green and sustainable economic growth. This research explores the dynamics between...
Early sexual initiation among school youths in Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Northwestern Ethiopia: Cross sectional study
2025
Early sexual activity can have a substantial negative impact on adolescents and youths. Biological, psychological, socio-cultural, and economic factors put youths at high risk of initiating sexual intercourse...
The significance of emotional intelligence in academic stress, resilience, and safe transition from high school to university: An SEM analysis among Northern Emirati university students
2025
Emotional intelligence and resilience empower students in the academic settings to face and overcome the challenges that comes with demanding academic tasks and social pressure....
Development and evaluation of an artificial intelligence (AI) -assisted chest x-ray diagnostic system for detecting, diagnosing, and monitoring tuberculosis
2025
To develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted chest x-ray diagnostic system for the detection, differential diagnosis, and follow-up of tuberculosis (TB), and prove its usefulness....
Effective COVID-19 preventive measures for Thai residents in environmental risk areas and significant determinants of self-preventive behaviors
2025
This study aimed to identify effective COVID-19 preventive measures and significant determinants of self-preventive behaviors (SPBs) among Thais residing in environmental risk area. The populations...
Selecting E-bikes using a multi-criteria integrated analytic hierarchy approach for sustainable transportation option
2025
Electric bikes play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating the problem of global warming, and contributing to sustainable development. Also, it helps to reduce crude imports,...
Examining the association between tobacco and its substitutes use with psychosocial symptoms among 187,329 adolescents: A comparative analysis across 47 countries with varied universal health coverage index
2025
This study aimed to analyze the association between tobacco and its substitutes use and psychosocial symptoms among adolescents, and to investigate whether these associations varied based on the Universal...
Mindscapes and landscapes: Framing planetary health education and pedagogy for sustainable development in Africa
2025
This paper explores the urgent need for reconceptualization of education and learning in Africa within the framework of planetary health as a critical response to the escalating environmental and health...
Reimagining carbon border adjustment mechanisms: A path to climate and development synergy
2025
The European Union (EU)'s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes import charges tied to carbon intensity and is set for full enforcement by 2026. Although it aims to reduce global emissions,...
Assessing the impact of sustainability risks on disaster and pandemic vulnerabilities: A global perspective
2025
This study examines the impact of failing to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on disaster and pandemic vulnerabilities, providing a country-level perspective to inform resilience planning....
Exposure to surface ozone and its associated health effects and economic burden in India
2025
Surface ozone is a secondary air pollutant and when its exposure exceeds the threshold of 70 μg/m3 for 8 h, it can make adverse health effects. This study assesses surface ozone pollution in India using...
Model for assessing environmental sustainability performance in the agricultural sector: A case study on plantain cultivation
2025
This study develops and validates a structural model to assess the relationship between agricultural activity (AA) and Environmental Sustainability Performance (ESP). The model was empirically tested...
Exploring the factors influencing the intention to use mHealth applications in resource scare settings; a SEM analysis among future nurses
2025
Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) in the healthcare industry are rapidly expanding, offering new opportunities for improving healthcare delivery, accessibility, and patient outcomes. They transformed...
Insights on energy, poverty, and gender nexus in urban ger district households: A case study from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2025
The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda calls for integrating gender equality in all aspects of sustainable development. Still, there is limited understanding of how energy, poverty, and gender intersect...