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Elsevier, , Volume , 1 January 2025
This chapter delves into the pivotal role of smart cities in redefining infrastructure management to enhance urban functionality, sustainability, and quality of life. It examines how interconnected systems, driven by internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics, enable real-time decision-making across transportation, energy, water, and waste management sectors. The integration of renewable energy, smart grids, and green infrastructure fosters resilience and mitigates environmental impacts.
Elsevier, , Volume , 1 January 2025
One Health represents an integrated approach aimed at harmonizing and enhancing the health of humans, animals, and the environment. Considering global health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic, this approach is crucial for prevention, prediction, detection, and global response. By fostering collaboration across diverse sectors, disciplines, and communities, innovative solutions can be developed to address underlying causes and establish sustainable, long-term measures. Within this framework, microalgae emerge as promising contributors aligned with the principles of One Health.
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Current Developments in Nutrition, Available online 6 January 2025, 104542

The article highlights that urban environments, while historically shaped by colonialism and displacement, are now vital spaces for Indigenous resurgence and self-determination. Through innovative, community-driven food sovereignty initiatives, urban Indigenous groups are revitalizing traditional knowledge, strengthening cultural identity, and fostering healing relationships with land. These efforts not only address pressing issues like food insecurity and loss of cultural practices but also demonstrate the adaptability and resilience of Indigenous peoples. By reclaiming agency over their food systems and nurturing intergenerational connections, urban Indigenous communities are building inclusive, sustainable futures rooted in ancestral wisdom and ecological stewardship.

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The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 32, January 2025

There is considerable gender inequality and discrimination exist in the field of oncology and prevents women from advancing as leaders in cancer research, service delivery, and policymaking in India
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Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, Volume 54, 1 January 2025

This article examines the barriers hindering women's advancement in radiology and proposes actionable solutions to cultivate a more equitable environment.
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Social Sciences and Humanities Open, Volume 11, January 2025

The article examines the hidden economic costs of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) on women in Nairobi, Kenya. It utilizes the ecological model and feminist theory to understand the multidimensional impacts of SGBV at individual, relational, community, and societal levels
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Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, Volume 29, January 2025

The article examines the longitudinal changes in socioeconomic differences in fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption among a cohort of ageing Finnish women transitioning to statutory retirement. 
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Journal of Climate Change and Health, Volume 21, 1 January 2025

This research article highlights the need to improve menstrual hygiene practices and address urinary tract infection (UTI) prevalence through better facilities during sea invasions. Collaboration with local authorities to address related concerns is recommended.
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Revista Argentina de Microbiologia, Volume 57, 1 January 2025

This retrospective cohort study linked primary care prenatal data and intrapartum data from women with singleton pregnancies. With the linked data, the researchers explored the association between the timing of Gestational diabetes screening and macrosomia, Large-for-gestational age, shoulder dystocia and caesarean section.

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