Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSex-Based and Age-Specific Trends in Gardnerella vaginalis Infection: An Epidemiological Study in Republic of Korea, 2018-2022Hyeok-Jin Kwon, Sun-Gyu Kim, Junmin Lee et al.Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are an important global public health issue caused by various pathogens. STI symptoms can manifest at different times, depending on the sex, age, and infection route. Here, we aimed to assess the occurrence of STIs in the Republic of Korea, explore associated global trends, and identify pathogens with high positivity rates to inform future health policies. … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 29 Jan 2026 · 1,928 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSocial Isolation and Suicidal Ideation Among University Students in Enugu State, Nigeria: A Qualitative PerspectiveCollins Chukwunonso EzeaUniversity students face growing mental health challenges, yet social isolation as a contributor to suicidal ideation remains understudied in Nigeria, particularly from the perspectives of students themselves. Understanding how isolation influences suicidal thinking is essential for designing context-sensitive interventions within Nigerian higher education environments. Despite a global rise in suicide among young adults, existing literature remains largely Western-centric, offering limited … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 23 Dec 2025 · 3,430 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBurden of Early Pregnancy and Reach of Cash Incentive Scheme for Promoting Institutional Delivery in IndiaAnjali Srivastava, Priyanka Ribhu, Purujit PraharajThe burdenof early pregnancy and high out-of-pocket costs necessitate the use ofinstitutional care, qualified medical staff, and financial incentives to boostthe quality of maternal health services. In response, the Indian governmentintroduced the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) scheme in2005, which offers cashtransfers to underprivileged women using public health facilities for childdelivery. Using the data from the National Family Health Survey-5 and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 5 Jun 2025 · 6,906 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Evaluation of Childhood Overweight Studies from South Africa: A Bibliometric Review from 2003-2023Mere IdamokoroOverweight/obesity exists as a severe threat to the well-being of children globally, with its prevalence in South Africa steadily increasing in recent years. Childhood obesity/overweight can be linked to several life-threatening ailments and, in some cases, death. The present bibliometric review aimed to quantify and map out scholarly outputs on obesity/overweight research published in South Africa through a bibliometric analysis. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 5 Mar 2025 · 4,904 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFactors Associated with Irrational Use of Antibiotics. A Cross-Sectional Study in the City of Marrakech MoroccoNaima Aoutil, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed BouskraouiOveruse and inappropriate use of antibioticsleads to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This resistance leadsto longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality. Therefore,its control must be a priority as it poses a threat to all nations, regardlessof their territory and economic status.In Marrakech too, antibioticresistance is a real public health problem, limiting treatment options. Thepopulation plays a crucial … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 6 Feb 2025 · 4,539 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEpidemiological Insights and Case Fatality Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in Indian States During the First WaveRakesh Kaushik, Nikita et al.Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has globally spread, causing a significant health crisis. India, with over 157,000 fatalities, ranks third globally in mortality cases. While vaccine development has played a pivotal role in decelerating the virus's spread, understanding the specific factors influencing morbidity and mortality during the first wave remains essential. This retrospective study analyzes data from 28 Indian … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2025 · 4,308 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSocial Media Usage and its Implications on Mental Health a ReviewPuneet Kaur, Deepika Chaudhary, Jaiteg SinghWith more homes, businesses, and people having access to the Internet recently, the usage of social media and social networking websites has expanded significantly. Multiple social media platforms are available and more people from the public, companies, non-profits, and other groups are utilizing them. Therefore, online engagement is now a common aspect of daily life for a population of billions … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 21 Jan 2025 · 8,106 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBig Data Framework for Predicting Infectious Diseases to Improve Healthcare by Discovering New Symptom PatternsAmal Mohamed Mounir, Mohamed Ibrahim Marie, Laila Abd-ElhamidThe utilization of big data in infectious disease control represents a captivating opportunity, as these novel data streams offer the potential to enhance the timeliness of preventive measures. Various healthcare providers in both the public and private sectors generate, store, and analyse extensive datasets to enhance the quality of services they deliver. Recently, the outbreak of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 10 · 2 Aug 2024 · 4,915 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe User Experience Analysis of Digital Health Tracking Application in IndonesiaSugiarto Hartono, Henricus Bambang Triantono, Hendri Hartono et al.Indonesia has an application for health tracking called SATUSEHAT. This application is used to search for hospitals, record vaccine data, and all functions related to public health. This application was first used since the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-2020. The problem is that people are starting to be reluctant to use the application. Initially, this application had 105 million users. Currently, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 9 · 9 Jul 2024 · 5,260 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) in Focus on the Reproductive System and Toxicity in Rat or Mammalian ModelVenkataramanaiah Poli, Srinivasulu Reddy MotireddyAbsalan, F., Saremy, S., Mansouri, E., Moghadam, M. T., Moghadam, A. R. E., & Razie, G. (2016). Effects of Mono-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate and Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate Administrations on Oocyte Meiotic Maturation, Apoptosis and Gene Quantification in Mouse Model. Cell Journal, 18(4), 503–513. https://doi.org/10.22074/cellj.2016.4717 Acevedo‐Rodriguez, A., Kauffman, A. S., Cherrington, B. D., Borges, C. S., Roepke, T. A., & Laconi, M. (2018). Emerging … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 6 Jun 2024 · 12,990 accessesView PDFCite