Review
Immunology
Celine H. Lemoine, Reviany V. Nidom, Roland Ventura, Setyarina Indrasari, Irine Normalina, Kuncoro Puguh Santoso, Francis Derouet, Christophe Barnier-Quer, Gerrit Borchard, Nicolas Collin, Chairul A. Nidom
Summary: Adequate global vaccine coverage is crucial during an influenza pandemic to mitigate morbidity, mortality, and economic impact. Adjuvant technologies can help increase vaccine doses, extend protection, and potentially enable single-dose vaccination. International cooperation is necessary to meet global vaccine demand.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Roberto Scendoni, Mariano Cingolani, Vittoradolfo Tambone, Francesco De Micco
Summary: The massive earthquake in February 2023 caused a large number of casualties in Turkey and Syria. Many victims were rescued from the rubble and are in need of assistance, treatment, and food. The report proposes an organizational model with five functional pavilions to improve coordination in emergency response.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lee-Fen Ni, Shu-Ying Lo, Shu-Li Chia, Chao-Chun Wu, Fen-Fang Chung, Yu-Hsin Wang, Ping-Ru Hsiao, Chia-Ling Lin, Xaviera Xiao, Chiu-Tzu Lin, Li-Fen Chao
Summary: This study explores the experiences and challenges of community connectors. The study found that community connectors face difficulties in finding community resources and professional stability, and also revealed the strategies for addressing challenges and developing community partnerships.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Neha Verma, Burke Mamlin, Jan Flowers, Soumyadipta Acharya, Alain Labrique, Theresa Cullen
Summary: OpenMRS is an open source medical record system with a global reach, making a positive impact on healthcare delivery efficiency, data quality, and decision-making processes. However, challenges such as technical constraints and inadequate staff training were identified during implementation, highlighting the need for solutions to ensure successful deployments. Continued investment in the development of OpenMRS is necessary to maintain and expand its impact.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enora Clero, Evgenia Ostroumova, Claire Demoury, Bernd Grosche, Ausrele Kesminiene, Liudmila Liutsko, Yvon Motreff, Deborah Oughton, Philippe Pirard, Agnes Rogel, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Dominique Laurier, Elisabeth Cardis
Summary: Exposure of the thyroid gland to ionizing radiation at a young age is the main recognized risk factor for differentiated thyroid cancer. Cancer screening aims to reduce morbidity and mortality, but can also have negative effects, thus requiring a proper evaluation of the benefits and risks of screening.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abdelaziz Barkia, Hammou Laamrani, Abdelmounaim Belalia, Abderrahman Benmamoun, Yousef Khader
Summary: Morocco showcased unprecedented political commitment and coordination capabilities in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, but still needs to address issues such as shortage of human resources. Drawing lessons from the International Health Regulations, further strengthening of national capacities to prepare for and respond to possible public health emergencies is necessary.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Valerio Basile, Nicole Novielli, Danilo Croce, Francesco Barbieri, Malvina Nissim, Viviana Patti
Summary: This article discusses the experience in organizing SENTIPOLC in evaluation campaigns, introducing the shared task of sentiment classification of Italian tweets, along with the datasets, evaluation methodology, and approaches and results of participating systems. The article also reflects on the challenges of state-of-the-art systems for sentiment analysis of microblogging in Italian, and shares the lessons learned from running this task for two consecutive editions.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AFFECTIVE COMPUTING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeannett A. Izquierdo-Vega, Manuel Sanchez-Gutierrez, Luz C. Sanchez Pena, Monica Martinez-Acuna, Luz M. Del Razo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the risks of inorganic arsenic (iAs) and fluoride (iF) exposure among residents in Tula de Allende municipality, Hidalgo, Mexico. The findings indicate that high concentrations of iAs and iF in water pose a threat to the overall health and carcinogenic risk for both children and adults. Government intervention is necessary to mitigate these exposures.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elaine Symanski, Heyreoun An Han, Inkyu Han, Michelle McDaniel, Kristina W. Whitworth, Sheryl McCurdy, William Brett Perkison, Amal Rammah, P. Grace Tee Lewis, George L. Delclos, Elena Craft, Melissa Bondy, Cheryl Lyn Walker, Loren Hopkins, Jose Guillermo Cedeno Laurent, Daisy James
Summary: This study provides insights learned from disaster research response (DR2) efforts after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and demonstrates how these lessons can be rapidly applied to launch DR2 activities following other disasters, providing assistance and conducting research on affected communities. The importance of cultivating DR2 teams and interdisciplinary partnerships for accelerating post-disaster recovery and enhancing resilience is highlighted.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Silvia Gazzin, Sri Jayanti, Claudio Tiribelli
Summary: This article reviews the key mechanisms of objective jaundice and the available models and technologies for translational research. It points out the challenges and gaps in translation and suggests new clinical research opportunities.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hazirah Ab Latib, Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, Manohar Mariapan, Kamaruzaman Othman, Mohd Afthar Amir, Lim Choon Liat, Lee Yan Yi, Florin Ioras, Saeid Reza Farrokhpayam, Natkuncaran Jegatheswaran
Summary: The National Timber Industry Plan aimed to transform Malaysia's wood products industry into a high value-added products manufacturer and exporter. However, the results of a survey conducted on wood products manufacturers revealed that the policy framework had limited impact on the industry's transformation, as its growth was driven by incremental factor inputs rather than productivity gains. Uncertainty with regards to raw materials supply and workforce were highlighted as the two most important constraints faced.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ozge Karadag, Cengiz Kilic, Edip Kaya, Sarp Uner
Summary: Researching mental health issues and barriers to care among refugees in urban areas of Turkey presents challenges such as collecting data from a highly traumatized population, contacting undocumented asylum seekers, managing secondary traumatization risks among data collectors, and dealing with bureaucracy during study approval processes. Targeting a representative sample is difficult due to lack of demographic data, presence of undocumented asylum seekers, and high mobility among refugees.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paulo Renato de Sousa, Marcelo Werneck Barbosa, Leise Kelli de Oliveira, Paulo Tarso Vilela de Resende, Ricardo Ruiz Rodrigues, Myrian Teixeira Moura, Daniel Matoso
Summary: This paper presents focus group results with top executives of Brazilian retailers on their omnichannel strategies, aiming to analyze the implementation process and sustainability contributions. Findings suggest that implementing an e-commerce platform is the most viable solution for greater integration, profitability, and sustainability of the entire supply chain. The study responds to calls for more research on the retail sector in Latin American countries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
V. R. J. Oliveira, D. Tenfen, R. C. Fernandes
Summary: Given the context of growing demand for electricity, dissemination of distributed energy resources, and increased deregulation of the electricity market, consumers are expected to play an active role in managing their consumption in Brazil's electricity sector. This study conducts a literature review and critical analysis of Brazilian experiences with demand-side management actions, such as daylight saving time and energy efficiency programs. It also discusses the current regulatory framework and the need for improvements in integrating distributed energy resources.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rienna G. Russo, Shahmir H. Ali, Tamar Adjoian Mezzacca, Ashley Radee, Stella Chong, Julie Kranick, Felice Tsui, Victoria Foster, Simona C. Kwon, Stella S. Yi
Summary: This article describes innovative approaches to evaluate changes in the food retail environment during the COVID-19 pandemic in an urban center heavily affected by the virus. The article highlights the challenges faced during data collection and provides insights for future research.
Letter
Emergency Medicine
Hitomi Matsunaga, Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Noboru Takamura
PREHOSPITAL AND DISASTER MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Yuji Shimizu, Hirotomo Yamanashi, Yuko Noguchi, Jun Koyamatsu, Miho Higashi, Shoichi Fukui, Shin-Ya Kawashiri, Kazuhiko Arima, Noboru Takamura, Takahiro Maeda
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Limeng Cui, Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Noboru Takamura
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Limeng Cui, Yasuyuki Taira, Masahiko Matsuo, Makiko Orita, Yumiko Yamada, Noboru Takamura
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Hitomi Matsunaga, Masaharu Maeda, Noboru Takamura
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hitomi Matsunaga, Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Takashi Kudo, Hisayoshi Kondo, Shunichi Yamashita, Noboru Takamura
Summary: This study aimed to understand the intentions of residents to return to Tomioka town in Fukushima Prefecture and their risk perception of health effects from radiation exposure, stratified by gender and generation. The results showed that younger residents, particularly young females, had lower intentions to return. They also expressed more concerns about health risks associated with drinking tap water and consuming food collected in Tomioka town.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hitomi Matsunaga, Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Noboru Takamura
Summary: This study evaluated the risk perceptions and acceptance of pre-distribution of stable iodine (PDSI) among guardians of children living around the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. The results showed that living closer to the nuclear power plant, awareness of preferential implementation of stable iodine for children, and knowledge of the prophylaxis booklet published by the local government were independently associated with PDSI acceptance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. Schneider, J. Lochard, M. Maitre, N. Ban, P. Crouail, E. Gallego, T. Homma, M. Kai, J-F Lecomte, N. Takamura
Summary: Lessons from the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant accident highlight the challenges of restoring socio-economic activities in affected areas, particularly regarding radiological protection. Collaboration with experts, providing protective measures, information dissemination and fostering a culture of radiation protection among employees are essential. Respecting employee decisions and deploying socio-economic programs are effective strategies for restoring business activities, while involving local communities is crucial for ensuring the integrity and choices of the communities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hitomi Matsunaga, Makiko Orita, Mengjie Liu, Yasuyuki Taira, Noboru Takamura
Summary: The study evaluated the life satisfaction and related factors of residents in Kawauchi village, Fukushima Prefecture, revealing that most residents were satisfied with their current life and felt a sense of community belonging. Factors such as mental health state, sense of belonging, perception of recovery in the community were found to be independently associated with life satisfaction. The study suggests the importance of continued risk communication, especially for new residents, even though 10 years have passed since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident.
RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Keiko Oishi, Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Yuya Kashiwazaki, Hitomi Matsunaga, Noboru Takamura
Summary: A survey conducted in January 2021 revealed that resident anxieties regarding the health effects of radiation exposure in Okuma were independently associated with specific factors such as the individual PCL score, recognition of consultation services with radiation experts, and planned request for consultation service, as well as gender and living with a child. Therefore, it is important for radiation experts to promote periodic communication of risks with individuals, provide accurate information, and offer services and support to reduce concerns and facilitate healthy living in Okuma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hitomi Matsunaga, Makiko Orita, Mengjie Liu, Yuya Kashiwazaki, Yasuyuki Taira, Noboru Takamura
Summary: This study examined the timing and factors related to residents returning to or newly settling in Kawauchi village after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. The findings showed that residents who returned in the early phase had higher satisfaction with their current lives and better stress management, despite experiencing a serious nuclear disaster.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuya Kashiwazaki, Hitomi Matsunaga, Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Keiko Oishi, Noboru Takamura
Summary: Local government officials play a crucial role in post-disaster community reconstruction, but there is limited research on the challenges they face during complex disasters involving nuclear accidents. A survey of public employees in four municipalities near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station found that interpersonal problems and service years were related to job satisfaction, while radiation-specific factors were only related to intention to leave the job due to radiation anxiety. A sense of coherence acted as a moderator between universal occupational factors and radiation disaster-specific factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Varsha Hande, Makiko Orita, Hitomi Matsunaga, Yuya Kashiwazaki, Yasuyuki Taira, Noboru Takamura
Summary: This study examined temporal trends in risk perception and intention to return to Tomioka among residents and evacuees with the aim of aiding community recovery. The results showed that in 2021, the proportion of responders who had already returned/wanted to return and those who did not want to return increased, while the proportion unsure about returning decreased. Anxiety for self-health, genetic effects, and food consumption decreased and remained significant factors among responders unsure of returning and those who did not want to return in 2021.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hitomi Matsunaga, Makiko Orita, Xu Xiao, Yuya Kashiwazaki, Yasuyuki Taira, Noboru Takamura
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Susumu Fukahori, Yasushi Obase, Chizu Fukushima, Daisuke Takao, Jun Iriki, Mutsumi Ozasa, Yoshiaki Zaizen, Noboru Takamura, Junya Fukuoka, Kazuto Ashizawa, Hiroshi Mukae
Summary: TNF alpha inhibitors are commonly used for treating inflammatory conditions, but there have been reports of bronchocentric granulomatosis development in some patients. Traditional spirometry may not accurately assess treatment efficacy due to lesions in small airways, but FOT has shown to be useful for evaluating small airway disease in various conditions, including bronchocentric granulomatosis.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2021)