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Climate Change and the Spread of Pathogens: Implications for Public Health
Abstract: Climate change plays a significant role in the spread of infectious diseases by shifting how pathogens behave, affecting how vulnerable hosts are, and changing the way diseases are transmitted.Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation levels, and extreme weather events are accelerating the spread of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, increasing the risk of outbreaks worldwide. Warmer conditions favor the survival and expansion of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Zika …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Breaking the Cycle: The Impact of Hygiene Deficiencies on the Health of the Poor
Abstract: Poor sanitation and hygiene present significant health risks, particularly for individuals in low- income communities. Inadequate sanitation systems increase the likelihood of exposure to harmful microorganisms found in contaminated water, food, and environments. This exposure contributes to the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and typhoid, along with various gastrointestinal illnesses. Limited access to clean water and soap for handwashing exacerbates these risks, particularly for children, who are …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–39 Read article
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Infant Nutrition: Overcoming Challenges in Malnutrition, Weaning, Allergies, and Food Storage for Healthy Growth and Development
Abstract: This review paper examines the critical nutritional needs of infants, focusing particularly on the growth and development of children aged 6-12 months. During this phase, infants experience rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional development, which is heavily dependent on adequate nutrition. The paper explores various aspects of infant nutrition, including the roles of essential nutrients, the challenges posed by malnutrition, and the specific implications of protein energy malnutrition (PEM). It also …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Crossroads of Ecology and Medicine: Evaluating Pollutant-Induced Risks to Biodiversity and Human Health
Abstract: Environmental pollution has emerged as a central challenge at the crossroads of ecology and human medicine. The rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural intensification has led to an unprecedented release of pollutants into the air, water, and soil—triggering cascading effects on ecosystems and human health. Pollutants such as particulate matter, heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and persistent organic pollutants not only degrade biodiversity but also exert multifaceted health …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 41–53 Read article
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Utilization of 3D Printing Techniques in the Prosthetics Manufacturing: Historical, Current, and Future
Abstract: Prosthetics for people with upper-limb differences have an intriguing and extensive history, yet problems that have not been resolved still exist. Children's prosthesis requirements are more complicated because of their rapid growing. A child's psychological development can be significantly impacted by their access to a technology. Children frequently cannot access technologies that support both cosmetic form and user function because of their high cost, insurance policies, medical availability, perceived durability, …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Impact of Diabetes on Quality of Life of Patient with Diabetes in West Tripura
Abstract: Throughout the new millennium, diabetes mellitus is on the rise everywhere. According to IDF, the prevalence of diabetes in worldwide was 537 million in 2021; this number is anticipated to climb to 643 million by 2030 if no effective preventative measures are introduced. According to an IDF research, one in three households has diabetic patients, and one in seven adult diabetics worldwide lives in India. India's percentages were 9.3% in …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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Empowering Small-Scale Farmers through Agricultural Insurance Policy in Nepal: An Empirical Study
Abstract: The small-scale farmers in the country are facing numerous challenges, including limited access to resources, poor road infrastructure, water scarcity and irrigation constraint, outdated farming techniques, natural calamities, lack of or low productivity and limited knowledge and training which often resulting in their low incomes and vulnerability. In this backdrop, a proper implementation of the agriculture insurance laws, policies, programs and provisions can contribute to empowering small-scale farmers, as it …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 78–91 Read article
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Medically Important Hemiptera: Bed Bugs and Kissing Bugs in Human Health.
Abstract: Bed bugs (family Cimicidae) and kissing bugs (subfamily Triatominae) are hematophagous Hemiptera of major medical importance, yet they differ markedly in their public health impact. Bed bugs have resurged globally over the past three decades, with infestations reported from homes, multi-unit housing, hotels, transportation, and healthcare facilities in both high and low-income settings. They are not established biological vectors of human pathogens, but their bites cause pruritic papules, urticarial, and …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Seroprevalence and Immunity to Dengue Virus Among Women in Punjab: A Public Health Concern
Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) infection continues to be a public health concern in Punjab, India, where women are at higher risk because of socioeconomic factors. This cross-sectional study sought to assess the DENV seroprevalence, their neutralizing antibody profiles, and the risk factors associated with DENV among a sample of 1,200 women (aged 18–50 years) in Punjab. Serum samples were processed by IgG/IgM ELISA, and plaque reduction neutralization tests (PRNT90) were done …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Impact of Safe Delivery app on Knowledge Regarding Modern Contraception Among Final Year B. Sc Nursing Students in Chittoor Dist., AP
Abstract: Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal mortality, particularly in low-income countries, highlighting the importance of skilled healthcare providers. Mobile health innovations such as the Safe Delivery App (SDA) have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening knowledge and skills in obstetric emergency management. However, limited evidence exists regarding its role in improving knowledge of modern contraception among nursing students, who represent the future maternal health workforce. This study aimed …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Climate Change and Urban Heat Islands in India: A Review Across Nine Urban Agglomerations
Abstract: Since 1901, anthropogenic climate change has raised India's mean surface temperatures by about 0.9°C, compounding warming. Rapid urbanization creates persistent Urban Heat Islands (UHIs), making cities dangerously hotter than rural areas. A combination of these forces presents acute thermal hazards to hundreds of millions of urban dwellers. The paper discusses the emergence and intensification of UHI in nine large Indian cities (Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Soil Stabilization with Demolished Concrete
Abstract: Soil serves as engineering media for the construction and preserve or destroy artifacts of human endeavors. This step of construction process bears such a great importance because it can cause foundation failure due to the insufficient bearing capacity of the soil. Stabilizing of soil in an economical way is complicated task,by this project we are going to increase the soil strength for the foundation by adding demolished concrete. As demolished …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF A RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT: A CASE STUDY OF DEI-DEI COMMUNITY, ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract: Strategic evaluation of some rural water project in Nigeria is crucial for adequate water supply and public health. The aim of this research is to evaluate the cost and benefits for a proposed rural water supply scheme identifying the optimum alternatives to be chosen for the water supply scheme. To provide safe, adequate and reliable water supply and sanitation services to selected low-income rural communities through community-based arrangements and to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–28 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge on Benefits of Janani Suraksha Yojana among The Mothers from Selected Rural Areas of Sangli and Miraj
Abstract: The maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in India is due to a combination of important factors like poverty, ineffective or unaffordable health services, lack of political, managerial and administrative will etc. All this culminates in a high proportion of home deliveries by unskilled relatives and delays in the seeking care and this in turn adds to the maternal mortality ratios (MMR). The institutional delivery or delivery by skilled …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–15 Read article
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Factors Associated with Nursing Student’s Intention to Leave Own Country
Abstract: The worldwide migration of nursing professionals from low income countries to rich ones is very common as nurses fill the large number of vacancies in upper income country. A study was conducted to explore the various reasons (factors) associated with nursing students’ intention to leave own country. Data was collected from undergraduate nursing students, GNM, post basic and B.Sc., of Saraswati Nursing Institute, Punjab. Findings revealed that 63.23% of study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Improving Care and Sanitation Facilities of Public Healthcare Delivery System: A Patient - Provider Perspective
Abstract: Despite being one of the fastest economies of the world and having taken big steps to advance the country’s health status after independence, India still has a long way to go. India’s healthcare system is challenging, particularly because of huge population size, economic and social factors coupled with the increasing burden of communicable and lifestyle diseases. Public hospitals in our country are heavily utilized by lower income groups of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Role of Private Health Sector in Provision of Quality Health Service in Developing Countries: Does the Private Health Sector Contribute to Achieve Health-Related MDGs? A Systematic Review
Abstract: The private health sector may be defined as comprising all healthcare providers who exist outside the public sector, whether their aim is philanthropic or commercial, and whose aim is to treat illness or prevent diseases. The existing potential in the private health sector should be exploited well. Governments in low income countries can apply various strategies to work together with the private sector, such as giving training, applying regulatory and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Risk Factors of Neonatal Deaths Among Asphyxiated Neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Abstract: In the globe about 4 million babies die during neonatal period every year and 99% of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Out of these, almost one-fourth of them lose their lives due to birth asphyxia. The main objective of this study was to assess risk factors of neonatal death among asphyxiated neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle City. Institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 1st …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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Health Status of Children Under Five Years of Age in Context to Personal Hygiene, Immunization Status, And Vitamin Deficiency Diseases: A Review
Abstract: In 2013, an estimated 6.3 million live born children worldwide died before the age of 5 years. In 2015, the under-five mortality rate in low-income countries was 76 deaths per 1000 live births. The importance of under nutrition as an underlying cause of child deaths associated with infectious diseases, and the effects of multiple concurrent illnesses have been emphasized in many studies across the world particularly in the developing countries. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Malaria in Indian Perspective: A Review
Abstract: Malaria is in its pre-elimination stage in India. It is particularly widespread in low-income rural areas of eastern and northeastern states. In this scenario, community-based strategies are important for malaria control. In order to intensify elimination activities, we need to have a better awareness of malaria in the rural areas. Though there are facilities available in the urban population, due to unhygienic surroundings of slum areas, increase in the waste …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–31 Read article