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Abstract This article reports a case study in a Portuguese public institution of higher education that aimed at characterizing the profile of the students that access the institution, through examinations for candidates ...

Abstract Background Many cardiovascular (CV) medicines are required for long term. However, with their limited resources, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) may have challenges with access to cardiovascular medici...

Abstract Background Diabetes is a major global public health burden. Effective diabetes management is highly dependent on the availability of affordable and quality-assured essential medicines (EMs) which is a challenge ...

Abstract The rapid growth of the ageing population in medium-sized cities presents increasing challenges for the provision of inclusive public transport systems. This study examines the accessibility and service quality ...

In the digital age, authentication is essential for accessing the web and mobile platforms, yet many mechanisms still overlook the accessibility challenges faced by people with disabilities. In this work, a systematic li...

Coastal environments are integral to metropolitan regions, operating as strategic civic and socio-economic interfaces that underpin tourism, everyday wellbeing, and local economies. Despite their significance, ensuring e...

Abstract Background Racial and ethnic minorities and those with lower incomes are disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of access barrie...

Abstract Background HIV/AIDS continues to pose a significant public health challenge globally and in India, despite the availability of free antiretroviral therapy (ART) through government healthcare services. People liv...

Abstract Purpose This study examines the demographic, spatial, and economic determinants of household access to electricity in Nigeria, a country characterized by persistent energy poverty and pronounced infrastructure i...

Abstract Background Digital health literacy has been known as a key factor influencing mental well-being. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship, including access to healthcare and roles of anxiety, remain ...

Abstract Similar to any telecommunication network, energy efficiency is a desirable feature for fiber wireless (FiWi) access networks. These networks have optical back end and wireless front end. Both ends may contribute...

Abstract Ordinary thinkers don’t know every necessary truth - they are not “logically omniscient.” Furthermore, they don’t know everything that follows from their beliefs - they are not “deductively omniscient....

ObjectiveGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have emerged as a therapeutic strategy for reducing drug craving and intake. However, their efficacy in methamphetamine use disorder remains unexplored. This stu...

Abstract Background Climate change has caused more frequent and severe extreme weather events, threatening health system resilience worldwide. In April and May 2024, Kenya experienced unprecedented extensive floods with ...

Abstract Background Coronary artery angiography (CAG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are superior to non-invasive approaches in reducing mortality in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction...

Access to health services is a multidimensional and multistage phenomenon. Despite the extensive development of the theoretical framework of access to health care, until now, no indices have been developed to measure all...

Abstract Background: Marker-based training is a widely used type of positive reinforcement training believed to improve learning outcomes by providing a precise and consistent marker for desired behavior. However, resear...

Flooding is a persistent hazard in the southeastern U.S., with particularly severe consequences for socially vulnerable populations, especially those in low-income, low-access (LILA) communities. This study introduces a ...

The construction sector in many emerging Asian economies plays a critical role in generating employment but also faces significant socio-economic challenges, including the shortage of qualified personnel and limited acce...

Health services in Indonesia have undergone significant changes. Post-pandemic, health services have had to adjust to changes. Health systems around the world have faced unprecedented challenges as a result of the pandem...

This study provides the first quantitative assessment of how transport accessibility affects population dynamics in 73 Russian urban agglomerations across the intercensal periods 1989–2021. Using OpenStreetMap data, we...

The transition from adolescence to young adulthood presents an opportunity for health promotion and illness prevention. However, the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services is complex and exposes systemic ...

Widening university access to students from low socio-economic status (LSES) and non-traditional backgrounds has been a key equity objective for Australian universities, particularly since the 2008 Review into Australian...

ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to describe morphology and grouping of Paspalum notatum accessions, based on multicategorical data which discards the redundant variables for quantification of genetic diversity. W...