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Since the appearance of COVID-19, a huge amount of data has been obtained to help understand how the virus evolved and spread. The analysis of such data can provide new insights which are needed to control the progress of the epidemic and provide decision-makers with the tools to take effective measures to contain the epidemic and minimize the social consequences. Analysing the impact of medical treatments and socioeconomic factors on coronavirus transmission has been given considerable attention. In this work, we apply panel autoregressive distributed lag modelling (ARDL) to European Union data to identify COVID-19 transmission factors in Europe. Our analysis showed that non-medicinal measures were successful in reducing mortality, while strict isolation virus testing policies and protection mechanisms for the elderly have had a positive effect in containing the epidemic. Results of Dumitrescu-Hurlin paired-cause tests show that a bidirectional causal relationship exists for all EU countries causal relationship between new deaths and pharmacological interventions factors and that, on the other hand, some socioeconomic factors cause new deaths when the reverse is not true.

COVID-19 has become one of the most significant global health crises in history, with a wide range of socio-economic consequences due to the measures taken to stop the spread of the virus. The socio-economic implications of the quarantine caused by COVID-19 have affected all continents. The purpose of the article is to analyze the socio-economic consequences of the quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana, Kenya and the Republic of South Africa, as well as to examine the critical social protection policy measures taken by the governments of these countries to reduce the vulnerability associated with pandemic prevention measures. This study used content analysis, which allows for the identification of recurring themes, ideas and terminology in the studied database. Directive documents on social protection programs during the pandemic, scientific publications, and reports of international institutions and organizations served as the source of primary information. Based on the content analysis results, 40 documents were selected that met the inclusion criteria: 14 works from Ghana, 13 from Kenya, and 14 from the Republic of South Africa. To investigate the effects of the lockdown caused by COVID-19, content analysis was chosen to identify recurring themes, ideas and terminology in qualitative data collection. A systematic review shows that lockdown measures implemented by the governments of Ghana, Kenya and the Republic of South Africa to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have led to increased poverty and inequality, lost incomes, worsening food insecurity and increased unemployment. Content analysis found that the impact of COVID-19 differs significantly for men and women, with women experiencing more excellent destructive effects compared to men. The COVID-19 pandemic has harmed rural residents, with poverty rates rising at higher rates and their well-being declining compared to local residents. To respond to the socio-economic consequences of the quarantine due to COVID-19, the countries studied continued existing or introduced new social protection programs to support their citizens. These include cash transfers, food transfers, utility subsidies and fee waivers, community service programs, tax credits, and unemployment benefits. These welfare programs had different parameters consisting of benefits, rights and beneficiaries. Although this study cannot determine the impact of social programs, future studies will be able to assess their impact and effectiveness on beneficiaries.

The present study proposed a hydro-economic framework for water allocation within the Zayande-Rud basin located in Iran, including urban, industry, agriculture, and environmental sectors as water users. The developed framework can investigate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the economic-oriented water allocation as well as distributions using respective indices. The hydrologic simulation results indicated that the water scarcity dedicated to different sectors, mostly affected the environment by a 45% water deficit, while residential plus industry sections had a 31% and 29% water shortage, respectively. The application of the hydro-economic model (HEM) for water allocation under the water shortage scenario led to a 9.6%, 4%, and 6% increase in the irrigated area (47467 ha), farmers’ profit (equal to 9.7 million USD), and the employment rate in comparison with the base conditions, respectively. By utilizing the proposed hydro-economic model, the simulation results revealed that the irrigated area can be increased as much as 14%, a further 6% increase in profits for farmers (about 12.7 million USD), and enhancing the employment rate up to10.6%. Moreover, water consumption in agriculture sector can be reduced by 15% compared with traditional water allocation method. Accordingly, using such an integrated water distribution model in a basin with different kinds of water users could give policy-makers an actual view of integrated water management while conducting such plans requires testing in real conditions to analyze the hidden problems as barriers.

Bamboo plays a significant role in many socioeconomic aspects of life all over the world. Ethiopia, one of the African countries, is known for its high potential of bamboo forests. This paper aims to review the socioeconomic and environmental importance of bamboo forests in Ethiopia. The study used a critical review-based combination of searching for keywords such as bamboo, socioeconomic, environmental, benefit, Ethiopia, and inclusion and exclusion criteria to find relevant information. The results of this review indicated that bamboo has a substantial role in social, economic, and environmental purposes. However, the lack of awareness and consistent information about the socioeconomic benefits of bamboo forests in Ethiopia has been affecting its utilization for socioeconomic importance. Therefore, there is a need for awareness creation, such as training and development of bamboo markets and microenterprise industries in Ethiopia for socioeconomic and environmental benefits. The results of this paper can help farmers, extension workers, and policymakers by providing information on the conservation and proper utilization of bamboo forests for different socioeconomic and environmental purposes.

Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is mining of gold deposits with simple physical and chemical characteristics using simple equipment and technology. In 2005, total mercury release in the environment in ASGM was more than twice from this sector, around 35% of total mercury, with an annual estimate at 727 tons, becoming the largest global resource of anthropogenic mercury release. In Indonesia, total mercury released to the environment is estimated at 340 metric tons per year and also among the top 3 global emitters of mercury, with 57.5% from the ASGM sector, where 60% is being emitted to air, 20% to water, and the remaining 20% to land. The location of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in this study are in Anggai village and Air Mangga village in Obi sub-district, South Halmahera district, North Maluku Province. Amalgamation has been the preferred method for treating the gold ores in both Anggai and Air Mangga Villages. The methodology provides a suggested approach for collecting and analyzing data and guidance for analyzing policy, regulatory, and institutional aspects and health aspects in the ASGM sector, mainly covering the Socio Economy ASGM research methodology. An assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or project is also called Feasibility Study. The objective of this research was to describe the socio-economic impact and feasibility of gold processing of ASGM in Obi Island, South Halmahera district, North Maluku Province.

تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على الواقع الاجتماعي والاقتصادي الذي يعيشه السكان الفلسطينيون في القدس، من خلال استعراض مؤشرات اقتصادية واجتماعية مختارة، واستعراض أبرز أنواع الضرائب التي تفرضها إسرائيل على المقدسيين. وقد اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي من خلال استعراض التقارير المنشورة من قبل الجهاز المركزي للإحصاء الفلسطيني، وتقارير دائرة الإحصاء المركزية الإسرائيلية، والمقالات المنشورة في هذا المجال. وكانت أهم نتائج الدراسة أن سكان القدس الفلسطينيين يعيشون في مستوى معيشي أقل من السكان اليهود في المدينة، ولكنهم يعيشون في مستوى اقتصادي أفضل من المستوى المعيشي لباقي الفلسطينيين، كما أن السياسات الإسرائيلية المطبقة على رسوم ترخيص السكن والضرائب المفروضة على الفلسطينيين في القدس تجعل أوضاعهم المعيشية صعبة، حيث تهدف هذه السياسات غالباً إلى ترحيل السكان الفلسطينيين وإغلاق مصالحهم التجارية، واستبدالهم بسكان يهود. وكان أبرز توصيات الدراسة تشجيع الوفود السياحية على زيارة المناطق العربية في القدس، وإطلاق حملات لدعم المنتجات المقدسية، وتشجيع الاستثمار في القدس الشرقية من خلال تقديم قروض ميسرة من البنوك الفلسطينية، وأخيراً إنشاء صندوق مالي لدعم المقدسيين.

Amidst the transition from agriculture to tourism, ethnic villages are facing issues of “misalignment” and “disequilibrium” between economic growth and cultural heritage conservation. Previous research has often isolated the effects of cultural heritage conservation or socio-economic development, neglecting their reciprocal influences within the coupling coordination. This study addresses this gap by assessing 43 villages in Leishan County, quantifying the preservation status of the cultural landscape (PSCL) and socio-economic level (SEL) using a comprehensive evaluation model and revealing the coupling coordination relationship between PSCL and SEL in each village with the coupling coordination degree (CCD) model. Spatial autocorrelation and the geographical detector model reveal the spatial agglomeration characteristics and influential factors of the CCD. The results highlight three findings. (1) The majority of villages (93%) are in a moderate imbalance stage or a serious imbalance stage, underscoring an urgent need for targeted policies. (2) Spatial autocorrelation analysis exposes significant clustering, with the northwest corner exhibiting the most pronounced high-value aggregation, which contrasts with the southern region’s low-value clustering. A ‘low–high’ clustering pattern is observed in the northern region, while the southwestern corner presents a ‘high–low’ distribution. (3) Key determinants affecting the CCD include the tourism revenue, tourist volume, resident participation in tourism, village hollowing level, and number of historical buildings. The interactions between driving factors show non-linear and two-factor enhancement effects. This study concludes with policy recommendations advocating for context-specific strategies to enhance the CCD, emphasizing the importance of aligning cultural preservation with economic progress in ethnic villages.

Zogie Wetland is an important ecological protection area in the alpine region of southwest China. Coordinating the relationship between socio-economic (SE) and ecological environment (EE) in this area is instructive for economic development and ecological improvement of ethnic minority regions in Southwest China. Previous studies on the degree of coupled coordination in alpine wetlands are relatively scarce. In this study, six counties under the jurisdiction of the Zogie wetland in China are selected as the research objects, and a new framework for coupled coordination analysis is constructed, and the particle swarm optimization-dynamic deviation maximisation (PSO-DDM) method is used to assess the indicators’ performance of the SE and EE subsystems. The coupled coordination degree (CCD) model was then used to assess the temporal and spatial change patterns of coupled coordination between SE and EE in the Zogie Wetland, thus revealing the interaction mechanism between the SE and EE of alpine wetlands. The results of the study show that the overall change in CCD of SE and EE has shown an increasing trend over time, but it has not reached excellent co-ordination at the moment, which may be due to the slow development of the area as a result of its special geographical location and relatively weak ecological resource endowment. In addition, industrial restructuring, increase in vegetation cover and investment in industrial pollution control have a contributing effect on CCD, while industrial emissions and urban sewage discharge have a significant inhibitory effect on CCD. These findings and discoveries can provide valuable insights for urban planning, large-scale engineering construction and tourism industry development in alpine wetlands. It also provides an important reference for achieving sustainable development goals(SDGs) of alpine wetlands.

The assessment of soil erosion control in loess regions is of great practical significance, as the Loess Plateau remains one of the most eroded areas globally. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the gully protection and erosion control project and changes in the improved potential for soil and water conservation (Po) over 8 years using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE). Furthermore, this study sought to explore the potential connections between Po and topography and socio-economic factors. The RUSLE results indicated that the erosion in 2020 was 102 t·km−2·a-1 less than that in 2013, but the degree of erosion was higher in 2020. The potential effects of topography and socio-economic factors on Po were examined based on the amount of variation in each village. The results showed that Po decreased in 17 villages and increased in 7 villages, indicating that the direction of soil and water conservation is appropriate in most areas on the Dongzhi tableland. Topography can impose some limitations on Po. Steep topography is associated with higher Po values. According to partial least squares regression (PLSR), this study explored the potential link between socio-economic factors and Po. The results can be used to provide suggestions for gully protection and erosion control in erosion-prone areas in the context of major engineering construction.

BackgroundDespite the increasing usage of personal care products among young adolescents in Sri Lanka, limited studies have been conducted to understand the behaviour of cosmetic users and associated health complications. Therefore, the current study was conducted to evaluate the cosmetic consumption related behaviour of the undergraduate community in Sri Lanka and to identify the driving factors behind the incidences of cosmetic related adverse health effects.MethodAn analytical cross-sectional study was conducted by recruiting 421 undergraduates from five state universities in Sri Lanka through stratified random sampling, as the study population. Information on socio-demographic factors and cosmetic consumption behaviour of the participants were acquired through a self-administrated structured questionnaire, along with Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) relevant for cosmetic usage. The Binary Logistic Regression model was used to determine the significant socio-demographic driving factors on cosmetic usage among the undergraduate community in Sri Lanka at a confidence level of 95%.ResultsAround 96.4% of the study population used one or more cosmetic products (77%) out of which, 75.3% experienced cosmetic related adverse health effects. Skin dryness (24%), acne (21%), allergies (20.5%) and rashes (19.8%), were identified as the most dominant adverse health effects, related to cosmetic usage. Perfumes (65.6%), face cream (63.2%) and body lotion/hand cream (60.6%), were the mostly used cosmetic products. Even though half of the study population exhibited higher levels of good practices during purchase (54.9%) and application (52%) of cosmetics, around 47.5% were characterized with a low level of knowledge on cosmetics. Gender, academic year, knowledge on cosmetics, monthly expenditure on cosmetics, source of recommendation for cosmetics, practices related to purchase and consumption of cosmetics and preference to receive medical care in case of cosmetic related emergency were recognized as significant risk factors (p

In response to the escalating demand for blue swimming crabs (BSC) and the consequential impact on their habitat and population, this study advocates for sustainable management through a holistic approach. Our comprehensive framework integrates ecological conservation, socioeconomic well-being, and governance principles, aiming to establish a policy framework for the sustainable management of BSC in the Eastern Coast of Lampung. The research emphasizes the urgent issue of overexploitation, with an exploitation rate of 0.71, requiring immediate attention to prevent stock depletion and maintain ecosystem health. Findings reveal that male BSC, measured by carapace width, typically reaches the length at first catch (Lc50) at approximately 118.69 mm, while for females, it is about 122.70 mm—indicating that BSC is often caught larger than the 10 cm legal requirement set by the Ministry of Marine and Fisheries of Indonesia. Economic analysis demonstrates the profitability of the blue swimming crab business on Lampung's east coast, with a favorable crab capture per trip (4.63) and total costs ratio (1.18). The study area, featuring an extensive mangrove forest, hosts a crucial crustacean population, contributing significantly to BSC's diet. Beyond ecological significance, mangrove conservation enhances our understanding of environmental sustainability, particularly in carbon stock contributions. Addressing sustainability challenges requires a multi-faceted approach, including precise fishing technologies, effective regulation enforcement, and improved monitoring. Collaborative efforts among government authorities, fishing communities, and conservation groups are essential for balancing economic interests with the long-term ecological health of BSC populations in the study area.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a persistent, progressive condition characterized by gradual decline of kidney functions leading to a range of health issues. This research used recent data from the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand and applied spatial regression and local indicators of spatial association (LISA) to examine the spatial associations with night-time light, Internet access and the local number of health personnel per population. Univariate Moran’s I scatter plot for CKD in Thailand’s provinces revealed a significant positive spatial autocorrelation with a value of 0.393. High-High (HH) CKD clusters were found to be predominantly located in the North, with Low-Low (LL) ones in the South. The LISA analysis identified one HH and one LL with regard to Internet access, 15 HH and five LL clusters related to night-time light and eight HH and five LL clusters associated with the number of health personnel in the area. Spatial regression unveiled significant and meaningful connections between various factors and CKD in Thailand. Night-time light displayed a positive association with CKD in both the spatial error model (SEM) and the spatial lag model (SLM), with coefficients of 3.356 and 2.999, respectively. Conversely, Internet access exhibited corresponding negative CKD associations with a SEM coefficient of - 0.035 and a SLM one of -0.039. Similarly, the health staff/population ratio also demonstrated negative associations with SEM and SLM, with coefficients of -0.033 and -0.068, respectively. SEM emerged as the most suitable spatial regression model with 54.8% according to R2. Also, the Akaike information criterion (AIC) test indicated a better performance for this model, resulting in 697.148 and 698.198 for SEM and SLM, respectively. These findings emphasize the complex interconnection between factors contributing to the prevalence of CKD in Thailand and suggest that socioeconomic and health service factors are significant contributing factors. Addressing this issue will necessitate concentrated efforts to enhance access to health services, especially in urban areas experiencing rapid economic growth.

Purpose: Irradiating the surgical bed of resected brain metastases improves local and distant disease control. Over time, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has replaced whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) as the treatment standard of care because it minimizes long-term damage to neuro-cognition. Despite this data and growing adoption, socio-economic disparities in clinical access can result in sub-standard care for some patient populations. We aimed to analyze the clinical and socio-economic characteristics of patients who did not receive radiation after surgical resection of brain metastasis. Methods: Our sample was obtained from Clinformatics® Data Mart Database and included all patients from 2004 to 2021 who did or did not receive radiation treatment within sixty days after resection of tumors metastatic to the brain. Regression analysis was done to identify factors responsible for loss to adjuvant radiation treatment. Results: Of 8362 patients identified who had undergone craniotomy for resection of metastatic brain tumors, 3430 (41%) patients did not receive any radiation treatment. Compared to patients who did receive some form of radiation treatment (SRS or WBRT), patients who did not get any form of radiation were more likely to be older (p = 0.0189) and non-white (p = 0.008). Patients with Elixhauser Comorbidity Index ≥3 were less likely to receive radiation treatment (p < 0.01). Fewer patients with household income ≥ $75,000 did not receive radiation treatment (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Age, race, household income, and comorbidity status were associated with differential likelihood to receive post-operative radiation treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Himalayan region supports a wide diversity of flora and fauna; hence it is home to many natural resources. Despite this, the people living here are struggling for essential needs such as food and nutrition. However, in Himalayan region, wild plants and their fruits contribute significantly to the livelihood of local people and communities. Several studies recommended that Himalayan wild fruits possess significant biologically active compounds, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. In addition, the presence of secondary metabolites in these plants gives them a prominent place in traditional medicinal systems. However, detailed investigation of health-promoting effects, chemical composition, and nutraceutical profiling is lacking in the variety of Himalayan wild fruits. Therefore, this review article will explore the information about wild edible fruits, such as health-promoting effects, chemical composition, and nutraceutical profiling in the Himalayan region. In this context, a detailed search was done through different search engines including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct and Google Scholar. Specific keywords were used to explore available data about Himalayan wild fruits. Several Himalayan wild fruits like Berberis asiatica, Celtis australis, Ficus palmata, Fragaria indica, Morus alba, Myrica esculenta, Phyllanthus emblica, Prunus armeniaca, etc. showed presence of important bioactive compounds responsible for different therapeutic activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticancer, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, antimicrobial, etc. These fruits also possess high nutraceutical value. Hence this study presents detailed information about wild edible fruits which will be helpful in future for researchers, food industries, pharmaceutical industries, and several other government and non-government organisations in developing strategies to ensure food security by using these important wild fruits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The present study was conducted with an aim to study the socio-economic and livelihood of the rubber growers in Mokokchung district, further main objective is to provide extra income as well as generating more employment through rubber plantation. Methods: For the present research study a total of 160 respondents were selected from 8 villages, out of which, 94 respondents (58.75 per cent) were small, 50 respondents (31.25 per cent) were marginal and 16 respondents (8.00 per cent) were medium farms, respectively. Result: Gross income for marginal, small and medium farmers was ₹ 2,48,400, ₹ 6,21,000 and ₹ 9,93,600 and net income was ₹ 95,300, ₹ 4,10,797.88 and ₹ 7,46,600. About 52.50 per cent respondents were employed in government sector with an average annual income of ₹ 1,01,70,021, followed by 38.75 per cent respondents with an average annual income of ₹ 31,00,016, 5 per cent respondents were daily wage earners with an average annual income of ₹ 2,10,002 and 3.75 per cent respondents were working in private sectors with an annual income of ₹ 5,40,000. Maximum required trained labourers and hired labourers, 89.00 per cent had permanent workers and 29.00 per cent had contract labourers. Total two marketing channels were involved viz; channel I: Producer-Processor, channel II: Producer-Agent-Processor. In channel I, the marketing cost incurred by the producer was ₹ 38/kg and the marketing cost incurred by the agent was ₹ 27/kg. In channel II the marketinpg cost incurred by the producer was ₹ 3/kg and the marketing cost incurred by the agent was ₹ 36/kg. The major cconstraints were lack of local trained labourers, lack of government funding, lack of market, price instability, lack of training programmes and road condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: People with disabilities are a large, disadvantaged minority, comprising approximately 12% of the population. The South African government has ratified international and regional disability treaties but deals with disability rights within general anti-discrimination legislation. There are no specific frameworks to monitor justice for people with disabilities. The study aims to inform further development of disability inclusive mechanisms relating to crises including pandemics. Objectives: This study explored the perceptions of South Africans with disabilities, to understand their experiences during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), focussing on socioeconomic, well-being and human rights aspects. Method: An online survey tool generated quantitative and qualitative data. Widespread publicity and broad recruitment were achieved through project partners networks. Participants responded via mobile phone and/or online platforms. Results: Nearly 2000 people responded, representing different genders, impairments, races, socio-economic status, education and ages. Findings include: (1) negative economic and emotional impacts, (2) a lack of inclusive and accessible information, (3) reduced access to services, (4) uncertainty about government and non-government agencies' support and (5)exacerbation of pre-existing disadvantages. These findings echo international predictions of COVID-19 disproportionally impacting people with disabilities. Conclusion: The evidence reveals that people with disabilities in South Africa experienced many negative impacts of the pandemic. Strategies to control the virus largely ignored attending to human rights and socioeconomic well-being of this marginalised group. Contribution: The evidence will inform the development of the national monitoring framework, recognised by the South African Government and emphasised by the United Nations as necessary to ensure the realisation of the rights of people with disabilities during future crises including pandemics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although fossil fuels leave environmentally hazardous gases like carbon dioxide, to date, global energy production is mostly dependent on these sources. Depletion of fossil resource and changes in the price make it a major concert for the sustainable use in future and utilization of energy resources which is environmentally safe and sustainable. Therefore, an increase in the use natural sustainable energy like solar power observed to be increased recently. Effective use of solar energy depends on the proper knowledge on its use and techniques. This article reviews different solar storage technologies to obtain green sustainable energy generation. We discussed the variation, mechanism, effectiveness, and worth of greenhouse for solar heat storage and concentrated solar power technologies (CSP). The multi-level evaluation method establishes an evaluation index system, adopts the expert scoring method to determine the weight and score of the index, and combines qualitative and quantitative to obtain a comprehensive evaluation value. There is the evaluation of the socio-economic impact of the green power station construction. The detail of for socio-economic environmental factor for on large-scale operation applications dependence on the use and conditions both solar storage and technologies have advantage and disadvantages. Finally, directions for significant of waste to energy for safe environment are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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"Wuthering Heights" has intrigued the critics since its inception, even in the third decade of the 21st Century the novel still holds importance. Apart from its socio economic and psychological aspects, which have mostly been discussed upon, the novel is relevant in the context of life itself as can be perceived in the present situation. Although the plot seems to dwell on the personal problems involving two families and a stranger (Heathcliff), its reflective of the less spoken matters of life and society as well. The cruelty is indeed symbolic; the characters though bearing symbolic and allusive significance appear to be flesh and blood at least in the present context of time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The spread and prevalence of COVID-19 in several countries had effected several parts of human relations, political governance and shuttered individual and corporate livelihoods. While works have being developed to provide understanding of the issues related to COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of such works has largely been on industrialised world, neglecting Africa. But undeniable is that the pandemic created new ways of social relations and affected economic well-being on the continent. Using online research survey instrument, the paper examined the effects of COVID-19 containment measures, its effects on social relations, and its effect on individual and household economy. All the 325 respondents, who were randomly selected from across the country to participate in the survey, returned the online questionnaire. Inferential and descriptive statistics were utilised for data analysis. Among others, the paper found that as a result of the COVID-19 induced social distancing and lockdown in Nigeria, economically, individual and household finances and income declined; and socially, Nigerians were separated from friends, families and colleagues, and were deprived of their social lifestyle, which were negative for their mental health. It concluded that COVID-19; and social distancing and lockdown had adverse effect on the social and economic life of Nigerians. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Survivors after acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are at high risk of developing respiratory sequelae and functional impairment. The healthcare crisis caused by the pandemic hit socially disadvantaged populations. We aimed to evaluate the influence of socio-economic status on respiratory sequelae after COVID-19 ARDS. Methods: We carried out a prospective multicenter study in 30 French intensive care units (ICUs), where ARDS survivors were pre-enrolled if they fulfilled the Berlin ARDS criteria. For patients receiving high flow oxygen therapy, a flow ≥ 50 l/min and an FiO2 ≥ 50% were required for enrollment. Socio-economic deprivation was defined by an EPICES (Evaluation de la Précarité et des Inégalités de santé dans les Centres d'Examens de Santé - Evaluation of Deprivation and Inequalities in Health Examination Centres) score ≥ 30.17 and patients were included if they performed the 6-month evaluation. The primary outcome was respiratory sequelae 6 months after ICU discharge, defined by at least one of the following criteria: forced vital capacity < 80% of theoretical value, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide < 80% of theoretical value, oxygen desaturation during a 6-min walk test and fibrotic-like findings on chest computed tomography. Results: Among 401 analyzable patients, 160 (40%) were socio-economically deprived and 241 (60%) non-deprived; 319 (80%) patients had respiratory sequelae 6 months after ICU discharge (81% vs 78%, deprived vs non-deprived, respectively). No significant effect of socio-economic status was identified on lung sequelae (odds ratio (OR), 1.19 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.72–1.97]), even after adjustment for age, sex, most invasive respiratory support, obesity, most severe P/F ratio (adjusted OR, 1.02 [95% CI 0.57–1.83]). Conclusions: In COVID-19 ARDS survivors, socio-economic status had no significant influence on respiratory sequelae 6 months after ICU discharge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: The COVID‐19 pandemic drastically altered human behaviour and socialisation and may have created an environment that could lead to increased incidence of domestic abuse and non‐accidental trauma, or child physical abuse (CPA). Initial reports about the effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the rates of CPA have been mixed. The purpose of this study is to describe the effects of COVID‐19 on rates of CPA in a large metropolitan paediatric hospital and level I paediatric trauma centre. Methods: We identified and compared all CPA admissions under 18 years from May 2019 to February 2020 and considered that to be the pre‐COVID time frame. The ensuing 12‐month period of March 2020 to February 2021 was considered to be the intra‐COVID time frame. Results: There were 49 (0.32%) unique CPA patients pre‐COVID and 83 (0.85%) unique CPA patients intra‐COVID (P < 0.001) with lower total admissions for any reason during the intra‐COVID time frame. Monthly CPA cases were increased (P < 0.03) during the intra‐COVID time period (mean 6.9, 95% confidence interval: 5.8–12.7) compared to the pre‐COVID time period (mean 4.9, 95% confidence interval: 3.3–8.2). Conclusion: During the COVID‐19 pandemic, there were decreased overall hospital admissions in the period of mandated shutdowns and isolation. However, we saw an increased rate of CPA admissions compared to the time period prior to the pandemic. Knowledge of such data, trends and circumstances will help keep health‐care providers alert and vigilant in identifying children at risk for maltreatment, and may impact child abuse protocols and guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Kenyir Geopark development has always been discussed by the State Government and various other agencies to improve the eco-tourism industry at Kenyir Lake. Tourism products and activities have been implemented. The development around Kenyir Lake through multiple agency's role and policy that is established to disclose how the specialists use aspiration and best practices to achieve sustainable tourism. Conservation and socio-economic approaches are the specific interaction between community and stakeholders, their environments and lead to more viable development outcomes. Data were obtained quantitatively through surveys and qualitatively through interviews combination and document content analysis. The questionnaires were distributed, and 378 people responded. The results indicate that the community knowledge on development is crucial and it requires community cooperation to ensure the success of eco-tourism. Controlling and monitoring from the involved parties are also required. It is hoped that this study will guide the management in achieving its geopark goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Being diagnosed with breast cancer or receiving surgery, radiation or chemotherapy as a treatment modality in itself is seen as a traumatic experience for many women. This emotional distress is in turn associated with reduced quality of life and can pose a negative influence on compliance with treatment. Ultimately leading to an elevated risk of mortality which is also seen as the sixth vital sign in cancer care. Aim & Objectives: The purpose of our study is to estimate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients and their correlation with socio-demographic factors. Materials and Methods: A cohort of 140 breast cancer patients registered in the Department of Radiation Oncology, SMS medical College, Jaipur from January 2022 to December 2022 were recruited and interviewed with a structured questionnaire including socio-clinical and demographic factors and PHQ-2 and GAD-2 scales. Results: Prevalence of depression among patients were 37.9% (53/140) and almost one third (33.6%, 47/140) of cases had anxiety. Around two thirds (69.3%, 97/140) cases had stage III breast cancer, followed by stage II in 23 (16.4%) cases and 20 (14.3%) cases had IV stage breast cancer. The place of residence, educational status, employment status, accompanying person and marital status emerged as significant predictors of depression risk, while age group, marital status and financial status were found to have statistically significant association with elevated anxiety symptoms. Conclusion: This study shows that prevalence of anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients is high and patients from rural areas, single, low monthly income, younger age group and low education level were more prone. Therefore, special care and support and often referral to psychiatry department may be required in such group of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context: Carcinoma Cervix is one of the leading prevalent cancers in India especially in rural population and causes a significant mortality. WHO has launched many projects for prevention, screening and treatment plans. Even after many projects, Cervical Cancer persists as a heavy burden public health problem in rural India. Aims: To calculate survival of cancer cervix patients in a rural population-based RCC and to discuss the factors affecting it. Methods and Material: A hospital-based gathering of retrospective data of the patients diagnosed with carcinoma cervix over 5 years from January 2013 to December 2017 (single institution analysis). We included 751 patient's data from our cancer registry for analysis. Data related to demographics, treatment and follow up records were taken and statistical analysis done. Results: The survival rates were 64.0%, 50.0%, 36.9% and 17.5% for Stage I, Stage II, Stage III and Stage IV, respectively. The best survival outcomes were for those treated with only surgery. Involvement of nodes had poor survival than those with no involvement. Various patient-related factors like Religion, Education and Marital status are found to be non-significant factors even-though they have survival differences. STAGE of the disease emerged as a significant prognostic factor. Conclusion: Our study concluded that higher stage and nodal involvement had poor outcomes and also lower survival compared to Western and Indian literature. We should also address all the socio-economic factors that affects survival. Randomized prospective studies are needed to evaluate the effect of socio-economic factors on survival. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rural out-migration is a common phenomenon in Jharkhand and it has become a way of life for the people living in the region. The people have been migrating not just for seeking diverse avenues of employment, but also for accessing better educational and other opportunities. While Jharkhand has been a separate state for more than two decades, its overall social and economic conditions have barely improved. In addition, it has one of the highest rates of rural out-migration in the country. Despite this, relatively little scholarship has focused on the implications of rural out-migration in this region. This paper seeks to examine the extent of out-migration from Jharkhand and discusses its types, patterns, drivers, and implications. The study was conducted by collecting primary data across different parts of Jharkhand. A comprehensive questionnaire with diverse set of questions from various dimensions was used in the study. Several migration related questions from both origin and destination have been considered while framing and conducting the survey. Key finding of the study is that rural out-migration has become an integral part of the livelihood of people in Jharkhand. Out-migration is not solely economic, as many young people are leaving rural areas to pursue higher education. The current rate of out-migration is not sustainable for the state, resulting in several socio-economic problems. The study also put forth some policy measure and recommendations to mitigate the negative impacts of migration and ameliorate the well-being of migrants and migrants' households. The lessons from this study can help design effective future policy interventions to minimize the high rate of out-migration from the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BRICS assemblies focus on politics and security, economics, and finance, and cultural and people -to-people exchange. Since these areas depend on global air transit and tourism, seamless movement is essential. Tourism fosters cultura l proximity and human encounters, benefiting nations and businesses. This study aims to analyse tourism and socio -economic dynamics considering globalisation and socio-economic structural factors. The study examines economic growth, travel, and financial success in BRICS nations. The panel data regression method is applied to highlight the relations between tourism and socio-economic indicators among BRICS and G7 countries. Temporal and territorial aspects and all regression studies were performed using the statistical modelling programme EViews 11. The study found inbound and outward connections between globalisation, dynamic socio-economic indicators, and each country's structural indicators. These tripartite aspects explained BRICS inbound and outward travel, but both are in constant change over time. Results show that the actual globalisation paradigm favours developed nations in the tourism sector, emerging BRICS nations show hopeful socio - economic structures, however they need to find new unique strategies to achieve a fair share of the new emerging world middle class tourism market. The old one is already taken by developed countries and they will fight to expand it.

The available evidence indicates a correlation between owning consumer electronics, such as cellphones and televisions, and a higher risk of obesity and increased adiposity. However, such studies are sparse in South Africa. Thus, the aim of this study is to examine the dietary and sociodemographic factors associated with various BMI categories, including the possession of consumer electronics, among women of reproductive age in South Africa. This is a secondary study of a population registry that includes dietary, BMI, and digital use items among women of reproductive age. The data is from the South Africa Demographic Health Survey (SADHS, 2016). Of the 3363 participants included in the analysis, women of normal weight were (35.5%), pre-obese (34.5%), obese (27.1%) and underweight (2.9%). Age was found to be significantly associated with pre-obesity at a p = 0.004). Using internet almost daily was statistically significant with being underweight and had 55% (1–0.45) increased odds of being underweight (OR = 0.45; 95% CI 0.20–1.01, p = 0.054). Owning a cellphone and internet use was found to be significantly associated with being underweight. More research is needed to understand why cellphone ownership and using internet almost daily are significantly associated with being underweight.

Abstract Background One of the main concerns of public health is the increasing inequality of health status, which has an adverse effect on people’s life. Purpose The current study aims to analyze the role of socioeconomic inequalities in health-related quality of life (QoL) among Iranian young people in the middle stage of adolescence. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 576 young people in the middle stage of adolescence. The samples were selected using the Multi-stage sampling method. Data were collected by a demographic checklist, and KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS ver.16. The Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) Version 4.0 (beta) was used to assess adolescents’ QoL inequalities in terms of socio-economic subgroups. Results The results show that 27.2 adolescents had low quality of life. The score of physical and autonomy components of QoL was significantly more in male versus school environment in female adolescents. Also, the asset index, father’s, and mother’s education, and family income in female adolescents, and the assets and family income in male adolescents were significantly related to the quality of life (p

AbstractIn Africa, socio-economic inclusion is often predicated on the degree of access to finance that individuals have to consummate economic activities. This study is centered on this interlink with a focus on Nigeria and South Africa. From the 17 years of data (2004–2020) sourced from the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR), International Monetary Fund (IMF) financial statistics, and the World Bank Development Indicator, the study attempted to empirically validate the existence or absence of a long-run significance of the variables used. Result confirmed that proximity to bank branches and access to credit by the private sector are vital ingredients of sustainable economic growth in both countries, while automated teller machine does not. Thus, this concluding evidence provides an avenue for expansionary policy drive for concerned authorities.