Articles

Towards an agenda of action and research for making health systems responsive to the needs of people with disabilities

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 52, November 2024

This Viewpoint supports SDG 3 by highlighting the pervasive issues within health systems rooted in ableism and proposes an agenda to tackle ableism, aiming to make health systems responsive to the needs of people with disabilities.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Health and wellbeing, Global

Understanding the cultural determinants of health: A scoping review

Elsevier,

First Nations Health and Wellbeing - The Lowitja Journal, Volume 2, 2024, 100036

The authors contend that future research conducted by, with and for Indigenous peoples, particularly in addressing the cultural determinants of health within education, may contribute to a clearer representation of the cultural determinants of health in the literature.

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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education
Global

RELX Environmental Challenge 2024

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RELX

The 2024 winners of the RELX Environmental Challenge, which supports innovative solutions to advance SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation, have been announced.

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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

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Rain Water Harvesting; Sustainable Water Management; Water and sanitation; Water Resource Management, Global

New whitepaper highlights that only 15% of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to tourism are on track to be achieved by 2030

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RX

An exclusive whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted that only 15% of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to tourism are on track to be achieved by 2030 according to the body, underscoring the need for more action to be taken across the sector.

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SDG:

Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Responsible tourism; Sustainable tourism, Middle East, Global

Influence of statin potency and liposolubility on Alzheimer's disease patients: A population-based study

Elsevier,

Pharmacological Research, Volume 209, November 2024

This cross-sectional population-based study examined the relationship between statin use and anti-Alzheimer's disease (AD) drug prescription in patients over 70 years old with cardiovascular risk factors. The key findings were: 1) Patients using low-potency or hydrophilic statins had lower odds of anti-AD medication usage compared to high-potency or lipophilic statins, respectively; 2) Patients taking rosuvastatin or pitavastatin had lower odds of anti-AD medication usage than those consuming atorvastatin.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and population; Health and wellbeing, Global

Type 2 diabetes mellitus and neurodegenerative disorders: The mitochondrial connection

Elsevier,

Pharmacological Research, Volume 209, November 2024

The article discusses the connection between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and neurodegenerative disorders, with a focus on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction as a potential link between these conditions. It reviews the epidemiological and molecular evidence that suggests T2DM as a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, and highlights the importance of understanding the mitochondrial mechanisms underlying this relationship to identify new therapeutic targets.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Global

Assessing the impact of the National Clean Air Programme in Uttar Pradesh's non-attainment cities: a prophet model time series analysis

Elsevier, The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 30, November 2024
Background: Uttar Pradesh, India's largest state, faces critical pollution levels, necessitating urgent action. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets a 40% reduction in particulate pollution by 2026. This study assesses the impact of NCAP on 15 non-attainment cities in Uttar Pradesh using the Prophet forecasting model. Methods: Monthly data on AQI and PM10 concentrations from 2016 to 2023 were sourced from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Significant changes in mean AQI and PM10 levels from 2017 to 2023 were evaluated using the Friedman test.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Clean Air; Sustainable cities; Health and wellbeing, Asia

Fewer than 15% of coal power plant workers in China can easily shift to green jobs by 2060

Elsevier,

One Earth, Volume 7, 15 November 2024

Identified the magntiude of green job transition challenges in terms of skill and geographical matching in China. Novel angle and interesting findings. Align with the People aspect.
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SDG:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Diversity and inclusion; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development; Capacity Building, Asia

The application and impact of artificial intelligence technology in graphic design: A critical interpretive synthesis

Elsevier, Heliyon, Volume 10, 15 November 2024
This paper provides an in-depth exploration of the current state and future trends of AI technology in graphic design using the critical interpretive synthesis approach.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Tags:

Education; Technology, Global

Impact of artificial intelligence adoption on students' academic performance in open and distance learning: A systematic literature review

Elsevier, Heliyon, Volume 10, 30 November 2024
This comprehensive examination of the relevant academic literature highlights the dual aspects of integrating AI into educational settings.
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SDG:

Goal 4: Quality education; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Tags:

Education; Technology, Global

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