An observational study of ear-tagged calf mortality (1 to 100 days) on Irish dairy farms and associations between biosecurity practices and calf mortality on farms participating in... by Conor G. McAloon, Jamie A. Tratalos, Luke O'Grady, Martin J. Green, Lawrence Gavey, David Graham, Simon J. More, Guy McGrath, John F. Mee

“…Although this risk assessment is largely focused on factors relevant to the transmission of paratuberculosis, many of its principles are good practice biocontainment policies that are also advocated for the protection of calf health. …”
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Parental Educational Attainment, the Superior Temporal Cortical Surface Area, and Reading Ability among American Children: A Test of Marginalization-Related Diminished Returns by Shervin Assari, Shanika Boyce, Mohsen Bazargan, Alvin Thomas, Ryon J. Cobb, Darrell Hudson, Tommy J. Curry, Harvey L. Nicholson, Adolfo G. Cuevas, Ritesh Mistry, Tabbye M. Chavous, Cleopatra H. Caldwell, Marc A. Zimmerman

“…To minimize the racial/ethnic gap in children’s brain development and school achievement, we need to address societal barriers that diminish parental educational attainment’s marginal returns for middle-class minority families. Social and public policies need to go beyond equal access and address structural and societal barriers that hinder middle-class families of color and their children. …”
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Estimating the contribution of subclinical tuberculosis disease to transmission: An individual patient data analysis from prevalence surveys by Jon C Emery, Peter J Dodd, Sayera Banu, Beatrice Frascella, Frances L Garden, Katherine C Horton, Shahed Hossain, Irwin Law, Frank van Leth, Guy B Marks, Hoa Binh Nguyen, Hai Viet Nguyen, Ikushi Onozaki, Maria Imelda D Quelapio, Alexandra S Richards, Nabila Shaikh, Edine W Tiemersma, Richard G White, Khalequ Zaman, Frank Cobelens, Rein MGJ Houben

“…This research has been partially funded by UK aid from the UK government (to KCH); however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies. PJD was supported by a fellowship from the UK Medical Research Council (MR/P022081/1); this UK-funded award is part of the EDCTP2 programme supported by the European Union. …”
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Can we use atmospheric CO₂ measurements to verify emission trends reported by cities? Lessons from a 6-year atmospheric inversion over Paris by J. Lian, J. Lian, T. Lauvaux, H. Utard, F.-M. Bréon, G. Broquet, M. Ramonet, O. Laurent, I. Albarus, I. Albarus, M. Chariot, S. Kotthaus, M. Haeffelin, O. Sanchez, O. Perrussel, H. A. Denier van der Gon, S. N. C. Dellaert, P. Ciais, P. Ciais

“…This study responds to the growing need for timely and precise estimation of urban <span class="inline-formula">CO₂</span> emissions to support present and future mitigation measures and policies. We focus on the Paris metropolitan area, the largest urban region in the European Union and the city with the densest atmospheric <span class="inline-formula">CO₂</span> observation network in Europe. …”
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Protection of the third-dose and fourth-dose mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Daisuke Yoneoka, Taro Kamigaki, Erika Ota, Rei Haruyama, Moe Moe Thandar, Motoi Suzuki, Md. Obaidur Rahman, Fangyu Yan, Miho Shibamura-Fujiogi, July Khin Maung Soe, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Reiko Miyahara

“…However, the certainty of evidence in our VE estimates varied from very low to moderate, indicating significant heterogeneity among studies that should be considered when interpreting the findings for public health policies.PROSPERO registration number CRD42023376698.…”
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The trend of unintentional injury-related mortality among children aged under-five years in China, 2010–2020: a retrospective analysis from a national surveillance system by Xue Yu, Yanping Wang, Chunhua He, Leni Kang, Lei Miao, Yan Wu, Shirong Yang, Jun Zhu, Juan Liang, Qi Li, Li Dai, Xiaohong Li, Kui Deng, Jing Tao

“…Effective strategies should be strengthened to reduce unintentional injury in children and these policies and programmes should be targeted to more specific populations, such as rural areas and males.…”
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Measurement report: Intra- and interannual variability and source apportionment of volatile organic compounds during 2018–2020 in Zhengzhou, central China by S. Yu, S. Yu, S. Wang, S. Wang, R. Xu, R. Xu, D. Zhang, D. Zhang, M. Zhang, F. Su, F. Su, X. Lu, X. Lu, X. Li, X. Li, R. Zhang, R. Zhang, L. Wang

“…However, the proportion of industrial and solvent sources presented a decreasing trend, which reflects the remarkable effect of control policies. The effect of VOCs on O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> formation suggests that vehicle emissions and solvent use remain key sources. …”
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Algunas consideraciones acerca del estrés académico en los estudiantes universitarios. Some considerations about academic stress in college students. by Zaida Irene Nieves Achón, Apolinário Satchimo Namalyongo, Yanet González Nieves, Marisleydis Jiménez Jorge

“…Starting from the thesis of conceiving college as context for education, training and health, it addresses the college academic stress as a major health problem that requires attention in the educational policies of these institutions. The theoretical considerations that arise are based on empirical evidence. …”
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Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated risk factors among asylum seekers living in asylum centres: A cross-sectional serologic study in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland by Kevin Morisod, Véronique S. Grazioli, Virginie Schlüter, Murielle Bochud, Semira Gonseth Nusslé, Valérie D'Acremont, Nolwenn Bühler, Patrick Bodenmann

“…Background: Understanding the factors influencing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in asylum seekers and refugees living in centres is crucial to determine targeted public health policies protecting these populations fairly and efficiently. …”
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Comparative Study between Silvopastoral and Agroforest Systems on Soil Quality in a Disturbed Native Forest of South-Central Chile by Juan Ortiz, Francis Dube, Pablo Neira, Rafael R. Hernández Valera, Pedro M. de Souza Campos, Marcelo Panichini, Andrés Pérez-San Martín, Neal B. Stolpe, Erick Zagal, Gustavo Curaqueo

“…This sustainable option offers opportunities for cattle production alongside ecological restoration efforts and provides a possible strategy to generate public policies related to the ecosystem services of agroforestry systems.…”
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Factors associated with neutralizing antibody levels induced by two inactivated COVID-19 vaccines for 12 months after primary series vaccination by Fuzhen Wang, Baoying Huang, Huakun Lv, Lizhong Feng, Weihong Ren, Xiaoqi Wang, Lin Tang, Qianqian Liu, Dan Wu, Hui Zheng, Zhijie An, Yao Deng, Li Zhao, Fei Ye, Wenling Wang, Hangjie Zhang, Shaoying Chang, Yuting Liao, Fengyang Chen, Lance E. Rodewald, George F. Gao, Zundong Yin, Wenjie Tan

“…Understanding antibody level changes over time after vaccination is important for booster dose policies. We evaluated neutralizing antibody (nAb) titers and associated factors for the first 12 months after primary-series vaccination with BBIBP-CorV and CoronaVac.MethodsOur study consisted of a set of cross-sectional sero-surveys in Zhejiang and Shanxi provinces, China. …”
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Food environment and diabetes mellitus in South Asia: a geospatial analysis of health outcome data by Kusuma, Dian, Atanasova, Petya, Pineda, Elisa, Anjana, Ranjit Mohan, De Silva, Laksara, Hanif, Abu Am, Hasan, Mehedi, Hossain, Md. Mokbul, Indrawansa, Susantha, Jayamanne, Deepal, Jha, Sujeet, Kasturiratne, Anuradhani, Katulanda, Prasad, Khawaja, Khadija I., Kumarendran, Balachandran, Mridha, Malay K., Rajakaruna, Vindya, Chambers, John Campbell, Frost, Gary, Sassi, Franco, Miraldo, Marisa

“…Conclusions: Our results suggest that the exposure to fast-food outlets may have a detrimental impact on the risk of T2DM, especially among females and higher-income earners. Policies should target changes in the food environments to promote better diets and prevent T2DM.…”
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Reducing stigma toward mental illness and substance use issues in primary health care in Chile: Protocol of a cluster controlled trial study by Jaime C. Sapag, Jaime C. Sapag, Jaime C. Sapag, Jaime C. Sapag, Carolina Traub, Paola R. Velasco, Tamara Arratia, Rubén Alvarado, Rubén Alvarado, Marcela Aracena, Fernando C. Poblete, Luis Villarroel, Paulina Bravo, Cinthia Álvarez-Huenchulaf, Ana Jofré Escalona, Nelson Vargas-Malebrán, Sireesha Bobbili, Sireesha Bobbili, Inés Bustamante, Akwatu Khenti, Akwatu Khenti, Patrick W. Corrigan

“…The 18-month intervention includes five (5) components that are simultaneously implemented in CESFAMs: (1) Develop a Team of Local Champions in each intervention CESFAM, comprising PHC providers and users; (2) Analysis of Internal CESFAM Policies, Procedures, and Protocols to determine areas of improvement in service delivery for individuals with MISUI; (3) Raising Awareness of stigma toward MISUI using various forms of media within the CESFAM; (4) Innovative Contact-Based Education workshops on anti-stigma and recovery principles, co-lead by academic/clinical trainers and a person with lived experience of MISUI; and (5) Recovery-Based Arts, a multi-week arts workshop for PHC providers and users to produce artwork related to MISUI and recovery, culminating in an exhibition to showcase artwork for the CESFAM providers, users, and community. …”
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Factors associated with adherence to colonoscopy among individuals who were positive in the preliminary screening for colorectal neoplasms by Ji‐Bin Li, Keng‐Jian Ke, Wei‐Li Zhang, Ling‐Yan Wang, Yan‐Ping Wu, Fan Weng, Huan Tian, Zhi‐Yu Qiu, Yin Li, Shi‐Yong Lin, Mei‐Xian Ye, Qing‐Jian Ou, Cheng‐Hua Gong, Zhen‐Hai Lu, Zhi‐Zhong Pan, De‐Sen Wan, Jian‐Hong Peng, Yu‐Jing Fang

“…Both barriers and facilitators associated with adherence to colonoscopy should be considered in supportive systems and health policies. However, further well‐designed prospective studies are warranted to confirm our findings.…”
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Being a mother of preterm multiples in the context of socioeconomic disadvantage: perceived stress and psychological symptoms by Joana Baptista, Vanessa Moutinho, Vera Mateus, Hercília Guimarães, Fátima Clemente, Sara Almeida, Maria Agostinha Andrade, Clara Paz Dias, Alice Freitas, Carla Martins, Isabel Soares

“…The development of psychosocial intervention programs and public policies are of decisive importance in helping mothers of multiples adjust to parenthood. …”
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Modelling the impacts of emission changes on O₃ sensitivity, atmospheric oxidation capacity, and pollution transport over the Catalonia region by A. Badia, V. Vidal, V. Vidal, S. Ventura, R. Curcoll, R. Segura, G. Villalba, G. Villalba

“…The severe reductions observed in anthropogenic emissions during the COVID-19 pandemic can further our understanding of the photochemical mechanisms leading to O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> formation and provide guidance for policies aimed at reducing air pollution. In this study, we use the Weather Research and Forecasting model with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) coupled with the urban canopy building effect parameterization and building energy model (BEP <span class="inline-formula">+</span> BEM) to investigate changes in the ozone chemistry over the metropolitan area of Barcelona (AMB) and its atmospheric plume moving northwards, which is responsible for the highest number of hourly O<span class="inline-formula">₃</span> exceedances in Spain. …”
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Vivencias e impacto en la calidad de vida de personas con COVID persistente by Verónica Tíscar-González, Sheila Sánchez-Gómez, Ana Lafuente Martínez, Ana Peña Serrano, Marta Twose López, Sofía Díaz Alonso, Marta Bartolomé-Rupérez, Janire Portuondo-Jiménez, Iñaki Zorrilla-Martínez

“…It is necessary to design health policies that favour a personalised, comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to these patients.…”
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Work-family conflict and its related factors among emergency department physicians in China: A national cross-sectional study by Shijiao Yan, Shijiao Yan, Changjun Li, Jiali Zhang, Yafei Wu, Mengge Tian, Li Liu, Xuan Zhou, Jianwei Zheng, Nan Jiang

“…Hospital administrations are recommended to develop family-friendly workplace policies, establish a scientific shift system, and keep the number of emergency department physicians to meet the demand to reduce work-family conflict.…”
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Programa de liderazgo transformacional y su impacto en la cultura organizacional: caso Municipalidad Provincial de Huaura (Perú) by Jesús Jacobo Coronado Espinoza, Luis Alberto Baldeos Ardian, Santiago Ernesto Ramos y Yovera, Flor de María Lioo Jordan, Abrahan César Neri Ayala

“…Conclusions: It was confirmed that the administration of a transformational leadership program significantly improved the organizational culture in the institution under study, since it contributed to the employees’ commitment to their work and the institution, to the sharing of new values and the assumption of better policies to face changing environments, as well as to innovate and accept risks, and to orient themselves as a team towards results. …”
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Riscos ocupacionais relacionados ao trabalho de enfermagem em uma unidade ambulatorial especializada [Occupational risks in nursing at a specialized out-patient unit] [Riesgos labo... by Norma Valéria Dantas de Oliveira Souza, Ariane da Silva Pires, Francisco Gleidson de Azevedo Gonçalves, Luana dos Santos Cunha, Shino Shoji, Liana Viana Ribeiro, Kelly Fernanda Assis Tavares

“…Outstanding proposals identified among the subjects included the need for structural reforms, increment of human assets and materials, and consolidation of workers’ health policies. Those proposals must help sustain the creation and implementation of a workers’ health core at the institution.   …”
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