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Abstract Despite the significance of antibiotics in treating bacterial infections, antibiotic resistance is continuously increasing, thus posing a significant threat. In addition to strains resistant to individual drugs,...

Global food supply chains continue to expand in scale and complexity, heightening risks of fraud, mislabeling, and cross-contamination across certification systems. These vulnerabilities are particularly consequential fo...

BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) affects approximately 1.54 billion adults worldwide and is characterized by central obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Chronic low-grade inflammation is cen...

Background: Globally, medicinal plants and their health-related products provide significant income and are recognised as important contributors to livelihoods. There still exist challenges in the commercialisation of c...

The integration of underutilised orphan crops into food systems can reduce the reliance on major crops for global food security and support adaptation to climate change. Major crops are increasingly susceptible to climat...

Infections caused by Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) isolates, such as hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), bacteremia, and skin and soft tissue infections, among others, are particularly challenging to...

Abstract Background The global rise in adolescent obesity is driving an aggressive phenotype of type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is marked by rapid progression and premature mortality. Therefore, evidence-based, internationa...

Abstract Background Lack of access to and use of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) cause 1.6 million deaths every year, of which 1.2 million are due to gastrointestinal illnesses like diarrhoea and acute respiratory i...

While concerns about the environmental issue intensify, agricultural activities continue to be a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Among these activities, those related to livestock farming stands out. Cons...

Abstract Soil salinity poses a major constraint and a primary threat to global food security, demanding sustainable strategies to maintain crop productivity on marginal lands. This study evaluated the role of exogenous m...

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are a serious threat to global food security, with estimated annual losses exceeding $173 billion. Beyond their direct damage, interactions between PPNs and other phytopathogens can lead ...

Abstract Background Acute liver failure (ALF) is a life-threatening syndrome characterized by rapid deterioration of liver function, resulting in high mortality and posing a substantial global health burden. Human embryo...

Reservoirs are critical infrastructure for global water, food, and energy security, yet their storage dynamics remain poorly characterized across most of the world. Accurate and timely knowledge of reservoir storage is e...

Humans utilise about 40% of the earth’s net primary production (NPP) but the products of this NPP are often managed by different sectors, with timber and forest products managed by the forestry sector and food and fibr...

Abstract Extreme heatwaves and droughts pose critical threats to global water, food, and socioeconomic security. However, comprehensive understanding of their spatiotemporal dynamics, underlying drivers, and cascading im...

Agriculture in Iran operates under acute water scarcity, climate stress, and reliance on input-intensive practices that amplify environmental pressures. This study presents the first long-term, spatially explicit life cy...

Abstract As consumers become more interested in healthier lifestyles, the global functional food market is expanding. Probiotics have gained attention because of their numerous health benefits to the host and may even tr...

Abstract Heritage crops are recognized for their genetic diversity and naturally elevated antioxidant profiles, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids. However, their nutritional value is highly sensitive to ...

BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to pose a significant global burden, which may be exacerbated by pro-inflammatory diets. This study aimed to investigate the association between the Dietar...

Agriculture remains the food supplier of many households globally. In Africa, agriculture helps many farm households to meet their household food needs. Given the importance of agriculture in achieving food security in m...

Background Undernutrition is a leading risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) mortality and poor treatment outcomes. We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of providing in-kind nutritional support to impoverished persons with TB...

ObjectivePancreatic disorders are characterised by high mortality rates and limited therapeutic options and pose a global health challenge. As a dual-function organ with endocrine and exocrine roles, the pancreas exhibit...

Against the backdrop of global supply chain restructuring and the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), this study investigates agricultural supply chain resilience between China and 1...

Abstract Background Economic dimensions of implementing quality improvement for diabetes care are understudied worldwide. We describe the economic evaluation protocol within a randomised controlled trial that tested a mu...