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Abstract Consumer’s interest in sustainable livestock farming methods has grown in response to concerns for the environment and animal welfare. The purpose of this study is to examine the different influences of sustai...

Live transport of crustacean species is a relatively recent practice that increases the fisheries trade's chain of profits, without increasing the fishing effort. However, there are few biological and technological studi...

This study aimed to identify and compare the defining features of adaptation to university of students of higher education in the six broad regions of the State of Rio de Janeiro. An instrument test, the Academic Experie...

Illicit arms trafficking in Ukraine has been a significant issue since the Cold War, with leftover Soviet stockpiles providing lucrative smuggling routes. With over US$100 billion in aid being provided by the West, a siz...

Abstract Automobile cabin air filter-deposited particulate matter represents an underappreciated exposure source, yet the differential toxicity between filter sides and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we syst...

Abstract Background Suicide mortality represents a growing public health crisis in the United States, disproportionately affecting people with recent incarceration histories. The purpose of this study was to assess how c...

The growth of transnational organised crime has been widely perceived as a major national and international security threat. The growth has been facilitated by globalisation, in which people, money, information and goods...

Abstract Background Prior studies emphasize the impact of anti-tobacco campaigns on tobacco prevention; there needs to be more understanding of the variations across different media channels. This study examines the asso...

The history, policies and practice of drug control in Asia have been historically multifaceted, particularly concerning substances like opium, cannabis, and various indigenous psychoactive plants. The opium trade, notabl...

One of the main inquiry topics within crime and conflict studies is how inequalities or poverty fosters or deters participation in organised violence. Since the late 1990s, the increase in violence in Latin America has b...

Abstract Background In 2018, the Cannabis Act regulated the production and sale of cannabis for non-medical purposes in Canada. With the aim of continuing to protect the public health and safety of Canadians as the legal...

Abstract Background Numerous research studies indicate that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) youth report disproportionately higher substance use rates than other ethnic groups, as well as higher adverse effec...

Abstract Background Incarceration of adolescents is associated with a range of adverse outcomes, yet high-quality evidence comparing its effectiveness to non-custodial alternatives is limited. We compared mental health d...

This article explains some of the mechanisms through which corruption by high-level Mexican politicians and other organized crime members is facilitated in the United States through money laundering operations. The analy...

This study explores how care, distance, and psychosocial well-being are negotiated within transnational families of Indonesian migrant workers. While migration has long been recognized as a strategy for improving househo...

Despite the link between conflict and human trafficking having been globally recognised, academic inquiry investigating how the two interact continues to be limited. Given the recency of the full-scale invasion of Ukrain...

The Norwegian parliament has agreed to fund the Nansen Support Program for Ukraine, promising to deliver a total of NOK 75 billion (EUR 6.7 billion) in military and civilian aid to Ukraine over the period 2023–2027. In...

Abstract Background The Road to Recovery (R2R) initiative represents an innovative approach to substance use care in British Columbia, Canada, that is designed to provide timely, comprehensive, and culturally safe servic...

Abstract Background Air pollution particles exacerbate allergic asthma and can enhance inflammatory responses to allergen exposure, but the cellular mechanisms involved remain incompletely defined. We examined how diesel...

Abstract Background Canada is facing a national opioid crisis, with an average of 20 opioid-related deaths reported daily. Postpartum women who use non-prescription opioids and unregulated substances are at high risk of ...

Abstract Background Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs many adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who face distinct vulnerabilities. Work and leisure activities in ASGM often involve substance use. Th...

Abstract Background Mistrust of law enforcement across the United States has implications for public health and safety. While direct police encounters shape perceptions of law enforcement, the influence of broader experi...

In recent decades, the global debate on gun control has been prominent, with many countries adopting more restrictive policies. Brazil followed this trend by implementing stringent measures in 2003; however, the presiden...

Criminal networks engaged in the illicit cigarette trade exhibit remarkable resilience in the face of external threats and the evolving landscape brought about by the Russia-Ukraine war. They adeptly navigate these chall...