International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: sodium bicarbonate and exercise performance by Jozo Grgic, Zeljko Pedisic, Bryan Saunders, Guilherme G. Artioli, Brad J. Schoenfeld, Michael J. McKenna, David J. Bishop, Richard B. Kreider, Jeffrey R. Stout, Douglas S. Kalman, Shawn M. Arent, Trisha A. VanDusseldorp, Hector L. Lopez, Tim N. Ziegenfuss, Louise M. Burke, Jose Antonio, Bill I. Campbell

“…Based on a comprehensive review and critical analysis of the literature regarding the effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on exercise performance, conducted by experts in the field and selected members of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the following conclusions represent the official Position of the Society: Supplementation with sodium bicarbonate (doses from 0.2 to 0.5 g/kg) improves performance in muscular endurance activities, various combat sports, including boxing, judo, karate, taekwondo, and wrestling, and in high-intensity cycling, running, swimming, and rowing. …”
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Evaluating rural household well-being and empowerment among women and young farmers in Senegal by Cyrus Muriithi, Caroline Mwongera, Wuletawu Abera, Christine Chege, Issa Ouedraogo

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Prediction of Emergency Cesarean Section Using Detectable Maternal and Fetal Characteristics Among Saudi Women by Wahabi H, Fayed A, Elmorshedy H, Esmaeil SA, Amer YS, Saeed E, Jamal A, Aleban SA, Aldawish RA, Alyahiwi LS, Abdullah Alnafisah H, AlSubki RE, Albahli NK, Almutairi AA

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Prevalence and Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude on Optimal Nutrition and Health Among Pregnant Women in Their First Trimester of Pregnancy by Gebremichael MA, Lema TB

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Life-Course Trajectories of Physical Activity and Melanoma Risk in a Large Cohort of Norwegian Women by Perrier F, Ghiasvand R, Lergenmuller S, Robsahm TE, Green AC, Borch KB, Sandanger TM, Weiderpass E, Rueegg CS, Veierød MB

“…Using the population-based Norwegian Women and Cancer (NOWAC) cohort, including information on PA and UVR exposure, we estimated life-course PA trajectories from adolescence to adulthood and their associations with melanoma.Methods: Total PA across different domains (recreation, occupation, transport, household) was reported for ages 14 and 30 years, and when responding to the questionnaire (31– 76 years) using a 10-point scale, validated to rank PA levels in Norwegian females. …”
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Selected Genetic Factors Associated with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency by Mengchi Chen, Haotian Jiang, Chunping Zhang

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Factors Affecting the Satisfaction of Women Employees in Health Sector: A Perception Study in Saudi Arabia by Maawadh RM, Al-Maqati TN, Alenezi MH, Alenezi E, Alsubaie A, Alghamdi AM, AlSubaie A, Alruwaili MM, AlAnazi HA, Albugami E, Alanazi NA, Alhmdan KA, Alshammari FF, Madkhali A

“…Box 33048, Dammam, 31448, Saudi Arabia, Email rmaawadh@psmchs.edu.saPurpose: Broad evidence points out that women workers in Saudi Arabia face a range of inequitable work practices despite continued efforts for gender equality. …”
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A Deep Learning Framework for the Prediction and Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women by Blessed Ziyambe, Abid Yahya, Tawanda Mushiri, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Qaisar Abbas, Muhammad Babar, Mubarak Albathan, Muhammad Asim, Ayyaz Hussain, Sohail Jabbar

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Burdens of Rubella and Cytomegalovirus infections among pregnant women in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Addis Eyeberu, Adera Debella, Bikila Balis, Magarsa Lami, Tigist Tefera, Tamirat Getachew

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Access to water sources and intimate partner violence against women in 26 Sub-Saharan African countries by Jovine Bachwenkizi, Hussein Mohamed, Priscilla Funsan, Dennis Rweyemamu, William Nelson, Magdalena Shao, Heribert Kaijage, Namakau Muyumbana, Said Salehe, Luco P. Mwelange, Saumu Shabani, Baldwina T. Olirk, Simon Mamuya, Jane Mlimbila

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Indoor wood-burning from stoves and fireplaces and incident lung cancer among Sister Study participants by Suril S. Mehta, M. Elizabeth Hodgson, Ruth M. Lunn, Claire E. Ashley, Whitney D. Arroyave, Dale P. Sandler, Alexandra J. White

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Malaria and HIV Co-Infection among Pregnant Women in Africa: Prevalence, Effect on Immunity and Clinical Management: Review by Bekindaka Ngemani Obase, Jude Daiga Bigoga, Dickson Shey Nsagha

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Adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet in relation to mortality and exposure to food contaminants in population-based cohorts of Swedish men and women by Stephanie Pitt, Joanna Kałuża, Anneli Widenfalk, Agneta Åkesson, Alicja Wolk

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Conceptual framework on barriers and facilitators to implementing perinatal mental health care and treatment for women: the MATRIx evidence synthesis by Rebecca Webb, Elizabeth Ford, Judy Shakespeare, Abigail Easter, Fiona Alderdice, Jennifer Holly, Rose Coates, Sally Hogg, Helen Cheyne, Sarah McMullen, Simon Gilbody, Debra Salmon, Susan Ayers

“…Results also suggest a need for international efforts to reduce stigma associated with mental health difficulties. …”
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A Genome-Wide Association Study Identifying Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Iron and Zinc Biofortification in a Worldwide Barley Collection by Solange Nyiraguhirwa, Zahra Grana, Hassan Ouabbou, Driss Iraqi, Mohammed Ibriz, Sujan Mamidi, Sripada M. Udupa

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Vitamin B12 is Low in Milk of Early Postpartum Women in Urban Tanzania, and was not Significantly Increased by High dose Supplementation by Omar N. Lweno, Christopher R. Sudfeld, Ellen Hertzmark, Karim P. Manji, Said Aboud, Ramadhani A. Noor, Honorati Masanja, Nahya Salim, Setareh Shahab-Ferdows, Lindsay H. Allen, Wafaie W. Fawzi

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Trends and predictors of modern contraceptive use among married women: Analysis of 2000–2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys by Wudalew Meselu, Ashenafi Habtamu, Wubetu Woyraw, Tesfa Birlew Tsegaye

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Ever Smoking is Not Associated with Performed Spirometry while Occupational Exposure and Respiratory Symptoms are by Carlsson L, Holm M, Edlund M, Ekström M, Torén K

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Cervical Secretion Methylation Is Associated with the Pregnancy Outcome of Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer by Yi-Xuan Lee, Po-Hsuan Su, Anh Q. Do, Chii-Ruei Tzeng, Yu-Ming Hu, Chi-Huang Chen, Chien-Wen Chen, Chi-Chun Liao, Lin-Yu Chen, Yu-Chun Weng, Hui-Chen Wang, Hung-Cheng Lai

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Does empowerment influence women’s willingness to pay for integrated pest management practices? A case study of mango growers in Zambia by Hannah M. Gichungi, Beatrice W. Muriithi, Holger Kirscht, Samira A. Mohamed, Shepard Ndlela, Kassie Menale

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