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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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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neglected Tropical Diseases Among Women and Children in Rural Liberia: A Regional Perspective
Abstract: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a critical public health challenge in Liberia, disproportionately affecting women and children in rural regions due to systemic inequities in water, sanitation, and healthcare access. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of NTDs among 1,000 participants (600 children above 15 years and 400 women aged 15–49) in rural Liberia using stratified and cluster sampling. Laboratory diagnostics, including Kato-Katz stool analysis, urine filtration, …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Network Security and Risk Technologies
Abstract: This research work delves into the dynamic domain of network security risk, providing a comprehensive analysis of corruption of data. The study explores strategic models aimed at strengthening network defenses in response to the continually changing threat environment. In the past, network security has relied on various technologies to mitigate risks, which include Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Encryption Protocols. The research scrutinizes the role of technologies such as …
Published in Journal Of Network security · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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The Assessment of Electric Vehicle Fire Risk Using the Failure Tree Analysis
Abstract: With the global shift toward sustainable transportation, the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly becoming a reality, largely driven by growing environmental awareness and concerns over climate change. However, alongside this transition comes a set of emerging challenges, most notably, the increasing incidence of EV-related fire hazards, which have attracted significant public and media scrutiny. This situation highlights the urgent need for a detailed and systematic approach to …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Risk After Pediatric MRI Scanning: A Nation-Wide, Population Based Case-Control Study
Abstract: This paper investigates the potential association between pediatric MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) exposure and the risk of developing childhood brain tumors, using action-wide, population-based and case-control methodology. The increasing use of MRI in pediatric healthcare has raised concerns about potential long-term health risks, including the risk of developing brain tumors. Detecting the presence or absence of brain tumor through traditional methods might require a lot of time as well as …
Published in International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Enhancing Health of Workers in the Water Sector Through Effective Governance, Risk Management, and Environmental Safety Standards
Abstract: The water sector is fundamental to achieving sustainable development, safeguarding public health, supporting economic advancement, and ensuring environmental preservation in any nation. This paper explores how effective governance, comprehensive risk management frameworks, and strict adherence to environmental safety standards can contribute to improving the health and well-being of engineering professionals and workers within the water sector. The research methodology comprises an extensive literature review, detailed case studies, field visits to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 20–30 Read article
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Find Out the Incidence and Associated Risk Factors of Pressure Injury Acquired in the ICU Unit at Pt. B.D. PGIMS, Rohtak
Abstract: Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, remain a major concern in intensive care units (ICUs) due to their adverse impact on patient outcomes and healthcare quality. This study aimed to assess the incidence and associated risk factors of pressure injuries among patients admitted to the ICU at Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak. A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, and data were …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–41 Read article
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Assessing the Increasing Incidence of Prostate Cancer in Urban Delhi: Risk Factors, Early Detection, and Treatment Challenges
Abstract: Background: Prostate cancer has emerged as the second most prevalent cancer among men in India, with rapidly increasing incidence rates in urban areas like Delhi. This rise is attributed to urbanization, lifestyle changes (high-fat diets, tobacco use, sedentary behavior), increased life expectancy, and improved diagnostics. Despite its growing burden, low awareness, limited screening programs, and treatment barriers hinder early detection and effective management. This study examines the epidemiological trends, risk …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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A Study on High-Risk Pregnancy and Its Management: Role of Obstetric Nurses in Improving Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
Abstract: High-risk pregnancy is a major challenge in maternal and neonatal healthcare and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality among mothers and new-borns, particularly in developing regions where access to quality healthcare services remains uneven, this article examines the concept, classification, risk factors, pathophysiology, and management of high-risk pregnancy with a strong focus on the role of obstetric nurses in improving maternal and fetal outcomes, obstetric nurses play a central …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–43 Read article
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Contextualising health-disaster risk reduction pillars for under-resourced rural secondary schools in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Abstract: School communities in under-resourced rural settings face a disproportionate burden of health-related disasters, including outbreaks, water and sanitation failures, food insecurity and compound events that disrupt learning and wellbeing. Yet school based disaster risk reduction (DRR) evidence in Southern Africa is uneven with limited empirically guidance tailored to the organisational and infrastructural realities of disadvantaged schools. Drawing on the Comprehensive School Safety Framework and the World Health Organization's Health Emergency …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 124–135 Read article
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To Investigate the Occupational Risk Factors Contributing towards Musculoskeletal disorders among VDT users bank office Employees
Abstract: AbstractThe current business environment is characterized by stiff competition. The players in the industry always strive to come up with innovative strategies to outdo their rivals with a view of enhancing their profitability. Previous studies have indicated that having in place highly effective health and safety systems can enhance the level of productivity of the employees. This always results into an increase in the level of profitability of the organizations. …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Evaluation of the Security Risks Associated with the Construction and Operations of a Nuclear Power Plant in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractElectricity is paramount for Nigeria’s economic growth. Both, commercialindustrial and domesticactivities mainly rely on electricity for daily needs and smooth operations. Electricity from nuclear energy will further boost the required national power capacity, projected to be above 10,000 MW. This study addresses some associated security problems that may bedevil a Nigerian Nuclear Power Plant Project with the necessary response arrangements if any security breach arises. Paramount among the problems observed …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Significant Prolongation of QTc-Interval in Overweight-Obese Hypertensive Patients Does Not Relate to the Obesity as a Risk Factor
Abstract: The duration of QT interval in the electrocardiograph record represents the ventricular repolarization. It is prolonged in women, ageing and using certain medications. In hypertensive patients, prolongation of QT interval is associated with cardiac risk factors and/or the complications of hypertension. This study aimed to measure the uncorrected (QT) and corrected (QTc) intervals using different formulas in overweight-obese patients with chronic hypertension. A total number of 25 healthy subjects and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Risk of Hypertension among Pre-Elderly and Elderly in West Java Province, Indonesia
Abstract: Objective: Hypertension (HT) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, particularly in older people. The aim of the study was to overview the health and nutritional characteristics among pre-elderly and elderly and to investigate its association with HT status in Kebon Kelapa village, West Java Province, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and included secondary data from the ‘Cohort Study of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Possible Risk Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Treatment Failure Among Patients Attending Tuberculosis Treatment Centers in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: The widespread failure of tuberculosis chemotherapy has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity associated with tuberculosis infection. This study was aimed at assessing the possible risk factors associated with tuberculosis treatment failure in patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Kano State. Treatment outcomes of the 436 tuberculosis patients attending selected hospitals in 2018 were obtained using a retrospective study (review of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Prevalence and Various Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain among Physiotherapists: A Survey Study
Abstract: The relationship between physical activity (forceful, repetitive movements with awkward postures) and MSDs is more complicated than just cause and effect. Most studies on the prevalence of work related MSDs (WMSDs) and their association with occupational tasks have been performed in the manufacturing sector, as outlined in comprehensive literature reviews by the National institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH). Physical activity may cause injury. Some epidemiologic studies have used …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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An Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Early Cardiac Risk Stratification
Abstract: The paper shows an in-depth study of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to early cardiac risk stratification which has a crucial necessity because cardiovascular disease (CVD) prediction remains a significant issue that needs to be improved beyond the conventional risk score. Since CVD is the most serious disease killer in the world, claiming 17.9 million deaths every year, there is a strong need to get the most sophisticated predictive …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Risk Return Analysis Of Pharmaceuticals Companies During Covid-19
Abstract: An unknown disease (COVID-19) is spreading globally, impacting people and economies very negatively. The virus, which was first discovered in a small part of China in December 2019, has since grown fast across more than 175 countries. The virus is very contagious, thus in order to stop it, certain measures have been put in place, such as a national shutdown, air traffic control, and the wearing of masks, avoidance of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Risk Assessment of Batch Sulfonation Process using Fault Tree and Bowtie
Abstract: The current study looks into the batch reactor's sulfonation reaction's safety features. Acetanilide, thionyl chloride, and chlorosulphonic acid are used in the sulfonation reaction under consideration to generate acetyl sulphonyl chloride as well as by-products such HCl and SOx. Steam starts the process, which is exothermic in nature. Water is then chilled to maintain a temperature of 50°C and a pressure of one atmosphere. The Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) analysis …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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SiRNA-Based Multivalent Vaccines: A Systematic Review of Potential Risks, Benefits, and Future Applications
Abstract: Background: Small interfering RNA (SiRNA) technology represents a promising innovation in vaccine development, especially for multivalent vaccines that can target multiple pathogens or antigenic variants simultaneously. siRNA-based vaccines offer a unique mechanism to induce specific immune responses, presenting an adaptable and potentially powerful tool for tackling infectious diseases and cancer. Methods: This systematic review synthesizes recent studies on siRNA multivalent vaccines, focusing on their immunogenicity, safety, and effectiveness. We reviewed …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 43–49 Read article