Limited polymorphism in the dihydrofolate reductase (dhfr) and dihydropteroate synthase genes (dhps) of Plasmodium knowlesi isolate from Thailand by Sangsri, R, Choowongkomon, K, Tuntipaiboontana, R, Sugaram, R, Boondej, P, Sudathip, P, Dondorp, AM, Imwong, M

“…</p> <p><i>Methods:</i> <i>Pkdhps</i> were amplified and sequenced from 28 <i>P. knowlesi</i> samples collected in 2008 and 2020 from nine provinces across Thailand. Combining <i>pkdhfr</i> sequencing data from previous work with <i>pkdhps</i> data to analyze polymorphisms of <i>pkdhfr</i> and <i>pkdhps</i> haplotype. …”

Non-malarial febrile illness: a systematic review of published aetiological studies and case reports from China, 1980–2015 by Ip, DKM, Ng, YY, Tam, YH, Thomas, NV, Dahal, P, Stepniewska, K, Newton, PN, Guérin, PJ, Hopkins, H

“…Results: A total of 57,181 records from 13 provinces of China where malaria used to be endemic were screened, of which 392 met selection criteria and were included in this review. …”

Epidemiology of avian influenza A H7N9 virus in human beings across five epidemics in mainland China, 2013-17: an epidemiological study of laboratory-confirmed case series. by Wang, X, Jiang, H, Wu, P, Uyeki, T, Feng, L, Lai, S, Wang, L, Huo, X, Xu, K, Chen, E, Wang, X, He, J, Kang, M, Zhang, R, Zhang, J, Wu, J, Hu, S, Zhang, H, Liu, X, Fu, W, Ou, J, Wu, S, Qin, Y, Zhang, Z, Shi, Y, Zhang, J, Artois, J, Fang, V, Zhu, H, Guan, Y, Gilbert, M, Horby, P, Leung, G, Gao, G, Cowling, B, Yu, H

“…The 2016–17 A H7N9 epidemic began earlier, spread to more districts and counties in affected provinces, and had more confirmed cases than previous epidemics. …”

Differences in selected fitness, tennis skills and functional movement following functional movement training program among young male Chinese tennis players by Xiao, Wensheng

“…Forty-four eligible participants were recruited from both training sites in Zhejiang provinces. Subjects were between the ages of 14-18 years. …”
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Relationship between exposure, preferred genre and pacing of television program with primary school students' aggressive behavior in Iran by Nazari, Mohammad Reza

“…The first phase consisted of a survey with 424 primary school students (aged 7-12 years) in the five provinces of Iran which were selected through a multi-stage random sampling from different geographical areas comprising of North, South, West, East and Central area of Iran. …”
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Trends in the utilization of psychotropic medications in China from 2018 to 2021 by Xinyan Zhang, Xiaowen Hu, Yuxuan Zhao, Christine Y. Lu, Xiaoyan Nie, Xiaoyan Nie, Luwen Shi, Luwen Shi

“…Background: Monitoring psychotropic medicine consumption trends can provide information on the extent of pharmacological interventions for mental disorders and availability of psychotropic medicines.Objectives: This study aimed to illustrate the trends in psychotropic drug utilization in China’s hospitals.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the aggregated monthly psychotropic procurement records of 1009 hospitals from 31 provinces in China from January 2018 to September 2021. …”
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Rockburst mechanism caused by the mining-induced drainage of confined water in deep extra-thick aquifer by Linming DOU, Kunyou ZHOU, Anye CAO, Tao HOU, Siyuan GONG, Jiliang KAN, Xiaotao MA

“…Extra-thick sandstone confined aquifer is widely spread in the overburden strata in Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia provinces. During coal mining, the water inflow in the working face is severe and the confined water level in the roof aquifer decreases significantly. …”
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Anomalías de circulación atmosférica en 500 y 1000 hpa asociada a la sequía producida en la Argentina durante enero de 2003 a marzo de 2004 Anomalies of the atmospheric circulation... by Adelia Perla Alessandro

“…The period was selected as during that time drought affected at least ten Argentine provinces, causing great agricultural and ranching losses. …”
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An evaluation of the cost of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine delivery in Zambia by Moses C Simuyemba, Chitalu M Chama-Chiliba, Abson Chompolola, Aaron Sinyangwe, Abdallah Bchir, Gilbert Asiimwe, Carla Chibwesha, Felix Masiye

“…Data was collected from eight districts in four provinces, mainly using a structured questionnaire, document reviews and key informant interviews with staff at national, provincial, district and health facility levels. …”
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When a neglected tropical zoonotic disease emerges in non-endemic countries: need to proactively fill the unveiled knowledge gaps towards human monkeypox among the Lebanese populat... by Dalal Youssef, Edmond Abboud, Malak Kawtharani, Zahraa Zheim, Nisrine Abou Arrage, Janet Youssef

“…Methods An online cross-sectional study was conducted over the first 2 weeks of August 2022 among adults aged 18 years and above recruited from all Lebanese provinces using a convenience sampling technique. An anonymous, Arabic, self-reported questionnaire covering all main aspects of knowledge regarding MPX was developed and adapted based on the available literature. …”
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Risky Business: The Issue of Timing, Entry and Performance in the Asia-Pacific LNG Market by Michal C. Moore, David Hackett, Leigh Noda, Jennifer Winter, Roman Karski, Mark Pilcher

“…Issues as basic as taxing and royalty charges for gas shipments between provinces and locating facilities and marine-safety standards remain unsettled in Canada. …”
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Incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy into a Public Health Care System: Canada and England Compared by Noushon Farmanara, Gregory P. Marchildon, Amélie Quesnel-Vallée

“…Or, s’il est improbable d’envisager un programme fédéral du même type que l’IAPT au canada, des réformes similaires pourraient néanmoins être initiées au niveau des provinces et territoires. En effet, plusieurs gouvernements provinciaux ont reconnu la nécessité d'une expansion des services de PCC. …”
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Physical, mental and social status after COVID-19 recovery in Nepal: A mixed method study. by Sashi Silwal, Kristina Parajuli, Astha Acharya, Ajnish Ghimire, Savita Pandey, Ashok Pandey, Anil Poudyal, Bihungum Bista, Pradip Gyanwali, Meghnath Dhimal

“…<h4>Method</h4>A descriptive cross-sectional mixed-method study was conducted in all seven provinces of Nepal. A total of 552 interviews were conducted for the quantitative study, and 25 in-depth interviews were conducted for the qualitative study among above 18 years COVID-19-recovered patients. …”
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The Evaluation Index of Post Competence of General Practitioners in Less-developed Areas by ZHOU Dongdong, GE Xuhua

“…From January to June of 2021, 18 consultant experts were selected respectively from general practice clinical workers practicing in less-developed areas, general practice/health administration workers in provinces/counties/towns and general practitioners who had participated in the counterpart support in the east-west counterpart support and worked in less developed areas by purposive sampling method. …”
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Genetic approach toward linkage of Iran 2012–2016 cholera outbreaks with 7th pandemic Vibrio cholerae by Fatemeh Jalalizadeh, Elisabeth Njamkepo, François-Xavier Weill, Forough Goodarzi, Marjan Rahnamaye-Farzami, Roghieh Sabourian, Bita Bakhshi

“…The occurrence of non-ST69/non-ST75 sequence types with some virulence factors characteristics in border provinces in recent years is noteworthy, and further studies together with surveillance efforts are expected to determine their likely route of transport.…”
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Effect of Residency Standardized Training on the Pass Rate of the Practicing Physician Examination in Medical Graduates of Rural Compulsory Services Program by Mingyue LI, Yanli ZUO, Fabin ZHANG, Ziyue WANG, Haozhe CHENG, Xiaoyun LIU

“…Methods Starting in 2015, a cohort of CSP graduates was established from a total of 4 colleges undertaking CSP training programs in 3 provinces in the Midwest of China, and 1∶1 general clinical graduates who graduated the same year were selected as controls and followed up annually. …”
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Aspek Layanan Kesehatan Bagi Warga Binaan Pemasyarakatan dan Tahanan di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dan Rumah Tahanan Negara (Aspects of Health Carestowards Convicts And Inmates) by Ahmad Sanusi

“…Kata Kunci : Layanan Kesehatan, Warga Binaan Pemasyarakatan dan Tahanan, Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dan Rumah Tahanan Negara Abstract Based on data, on January 2015, the numbers of convicts and inmates in correctional institutionals and jails (464 technical units), in 33 provinces reached 162.441. The density of this occupancy in correctionals and jails had caused disruptive in carrying service out or development for them. …”
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Spinal cord injury and its associated challenges to rehabilitation of patients in Pakistan by Haider Darain, Aatik Arsh

“…Now that a model comprehensive physical rehabilitation facility for the rehabilitation of SCI patients exists in the form of Paraplegic Center Peshawar, there is a dire need to establish, many more specialized centres in all provinces of Pakistan. Govt. should constitute a committee of experts with representation from all walks of life, including people with SCI, physical therapists, rehab doctors and all other relevant medical & physical rehab professionals, who can carve out a road map for the treatment & comprehensive physical rehabilitation of SCI patients, so that they can also play their role in the society, as equally dignified citizens. …”
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Canadian Older Adults’ Intention to Use an Electronic Decision Aid for Housing Decisions: Cross-sectional Web-Based Survey by Maya Fakhfakh, Virginie Blanchette, Karine V Plourde, Souleymane Gadio, Marie Elf, C Allyson Jones, Louise Meijering, Anik Giguère, France Légaré

“…MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using a web-based survey targeting older adults across 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories. We included respondents from a web-based panel who were aged ≥65 years, understood English or French, had access to an electronic device with an internet connection, and had made a housing decision over the past few months or were planning to make a decision in the coming year. …”
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Uptake of care and treatment amongst a national cohort of HIV positive infants diagnosed at primary care level, South Africa by Elelwani Mathivha, Steve Olorunju, Debra Jackson, Thu-Ha Dinh, Nicolette du Plessis, Ameena Goga

“…We sought to understand the characteristics of HIV positive children diagnosed with HIV infection at primary health care level, across all provinces of South Africa, their attendance at study-specific exit interviews and their reported uptake of HIV-related care. …”
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