Applications of low-temperature plasma technology in microalgae cultivation and mutant breeding: A comprehensive review.

Low-temperature plasma (LTP) has gained significant attention recently due to its unique properties and potentially wide applications in agriculture, medicine, and food industry. Microalgae have become important to human life since they provide raw materials and bioactive products to industries. This review especially examines how LTP technology can be utilized to enhance microalgae growth and production of various metabolites and bioactive compounds such as astaxanthin, biofuel, lipid, proteins, and polysaccharides through mutagenesis and/or stimulation.

The spillover effect of economic institutions on the environment: A global evidence from spatial econometric analysis.

This study examines the impact of economic institutions on ecological footprint and their spatial spillover effects globally, covering the period from 2000 to 2021. We focus on economic institutions because institutions that espouse economic freedom are essential for safeguarding environmental quality. We hypothesize that the spatial influence of these institutions varies both globally and regionally.

Women's political participation and disease prevention: Evidence from access to water and sanitation services.

Unsafe water and sanitation remain notable conduits in spreading pathogens and have enormous health implications. It is argued that women are disproportionately affected by the consequences thereof. It is also believed that women who hold political positions tend to prioritize bills and issues that impact the accessibility of public goods and resources.

A Comparison of Creatinine, Cystatin C, and Creatinine-Cystatin C Based Equations in HIV/AIDS Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aim: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS infection, with kidney dysfunction progressing to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). We tested the diagnostic performance of creatinine, cystatin c, and the combined (creatinine + cystatin c)-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in assessing kidney dysfunction in HIV/AIDS patients on stable antiretroviral therapy (ART) at the Saltpond District Hospital, Ghana.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 100 HIV/AIDS patients on ART at the Saltpond District Hospital was conducted.

How studies on zoonotic risks in wildlife implement the one health approach - A systematic review.

Background: The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of infectious diseases at the human-animal interface highlight the global challenge of mitigating zoonotic risks. The One Health approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, urging for holistic and interdisciplinary strategies in disease prevention. Despite growing interest, the attention to wildlife in pandemic prevention remains limited.