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School food programs (SFPs), which may include breakfast, lunch, and snacks, with or without curriculum integration, have tremendous potential to enhance the health and well-being of Canadian children, youth and communit...

The increasing penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) reduces power system inertia, causing severe frequency excursions following disturbances. Conventional Automatic Generation Control (AGC) using fixed-gain cont...

Climate change poses escalating challenges to urban systems, intensifying risks from extreme temperatures, flooding, sea-level rise, and socio-environmental inequalities. Cities are increasingly recognised as critical ar...

Abstract Microplastic pollution in freshwater is a global concern, yet field monitoring often lacks standardization, hindering data comparability and analysis. This systematic review bridges the gap between lab findings ...

Abstract Background Malaria continues to pose a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where more than 95% of global cases and deaths occur. Despite WHO Global Technical Strategy for Malaria (GTS) tar...

Abstract Finding a balance between economic growth and environmental protection is a significant challenge for contemporary cities. In the last 30 years, many large cities have started integrating sustainability concept...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Menstrual hygiene remains a critical public health issue in Africa, where many women and girls face inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, limited access to menstrual pr...

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing public health threat, and the prevalence of AMR is particularly high in Vietnam. A comprehensive review of AMR in humans, animals and/or the environment in Vietna...

This paper presents a systematic literature review about proposals that apply Onomastics to Language Teaching, conducted according to PRISMA methodology. The analysis is based on 15 studies (articles and book chapters) p...

Abstract Background Neuraxial block failure in obese parturients is a significant clinical challenge, leading to inadequate pain relief and increased maternal risk. Novel techniques such as the Combined Spinal-Epidural (...

Abstract Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important staple food in sub–Saharan Africa. Over 60% of the global cassava production occurs in Africa, with the southern African region contributing approximately 15% to thi...

ABSTRACT    Context and background Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration (FFP-LA) framework provides a pragmatic approach to enhancing tenure security, reducing disputes, and facilitating planned urban development in...

The accelerating expansion of green investment and climate-oriented finance has intensified scholarly interest in the relationship between financial markets and the energy transition. However, as this literature has ev...

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic disease that causes serious pulmonary complications. Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent severe illness and reduce mortality. The Johnson & John...

Background Identifying priority projects in industry–education integration is critical for optimizing policy support and resource allocation. While prior studies have primarily relied on qualitative assessments, there ...

Food insecurity is a significant problem in South African rural areas, especially in the Eastern Cape Province, where poverty levels and unemployment are high. This study fills a critical research gap by providing micro-...

This study explores the intersection of sustainable urban governance and smart infrastructure in the development of resilient cities. As urban areas grow, integrating advanced technologies with climate-responsive plannin...

Context and background  Rapid urbanisation in African cities is reshaping urban land systems, creating complex environmental trade-offs with direct implications for land policy and spatial regulation. In Windhoek and...

Metamaterial based approaches have emerged as promising solutions for mitigating mutual coupling in compact multiple input multiple output antenna systems operating at fifth generation sub-6 GHz frequencies for smartphon...

Abstract Background Radiation-induced sarcoma (RIS) is a rare, fatal late complication of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), particularly in the anatomically complex skull base region. Despite the high radi...

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder frequently accompanied by multisystem involvement, with increasing concern regarding its association with renal impairment. The advent and widespread use of biolog...

Porous metallic structures such as Kelvin cells have attracted increasing attention due to their high surface-to-volume ratio and design flexibility, making them promising candidates for lightweight and efficient heat ex...

Modern communication environments ranging from smart mobility infrastructures to digitally integrated health care systems demand adaptable and trustworthy network security. In this situation, software-defined networks (S...

Vitiligo is a chronic depigmenting disorder that imposes a substantial psychological, social, and economic burden, extending beyond its physical manifestations. This narrative review synthesizes and critically evaluates ...