Publications by authors named "Georgia Zournatzidou"
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- The paper analyzes birth rate statistics in Scotland, focusing on how geopolitical concerns impact individuals' decisions to have children, especially during times of conflict or instability.
- It employs both machine learning algorithms and classical statistical methods, incorporating the Geopolitical Risk Index to enhance birth rate predictions.
- The results reveal that machine learning models can effectively forecast births, highlighting the significant role of geopolitical factors on birth and fertility rates in Scotland.
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- - In regions of Africa where malaria is common, pregnant women in early pregnancy should receive intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) to reduce malaria risks; however, infants can still contract malaria despite this treatment.
- - A study used TOPSIS and entropy weight methods to evaluate neonatal malaria symptoms and treatments, analyzing data from 14 African nations and finding that diarrhea was a key symptom in neonates whose mothers had received IPTp.
- - The research concluded that a combination of zinc and oral rehydration solution (ORS) is the most effective treatment for neonatal malaria, suggesting that African countries should prioritize this co-pack therapy in their healthcare strategies, especially since access to ORS remains limited for many children.
Background/objectives: Failure to thrive (FTT) is mostly caused by insufficient consumption of nutrient-rich food, recurrent infections like diarrhea and intestinal worms, substandard caregiving practices, and limited availability of health and other vital services. Furthermore, there was a correlation between the educational level of mothers and the occurrence of FTT in children aged 6-12 months. Thus, the objective of the current research is twofold: (i) to investigate other factors related to FTT and (ii) to evaluate the impact of them on FTT in Sub-Saharan African countries and their urban areas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe total fertility rate is influenced over an extended period of time by shifts in population socioeconomic characteristics and attitudes and values. However, it may be impacted by macroeconomic trends in the short term, although these effects are likely to be minimal when fertility is low. With the objective of forecasting monthly deliveries, this study concentrates on the analysis of registered births in Scotland.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOver the past decade, microbiome research has significantly expanded in both scope and volume, leading to the development of new models and treatments targeting the gut-brain axis to mitigate the effects of various disorders. Related research suggests that interventions during the critical period from birth to three years old may yield the greatest benefits. Investigating the substantial link between the gut and brain during this crucial developmental phase raises fundamental issues about the role of microorganisms in human health and brain development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe high prevalence of postpartum depression makes it necessary for midwives and nurses to implement prenatal interventions for expectant mothers. The current study aims to investigate and highlight the importance of the digital training of nurses in order to help women mitigate the symptoms of postpartum depression and protect infants. To approach this, we conducted a bibliometric analysis to address the study's main objective.
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