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This study is among the first to assess the fit of respirators designed for children. The results underscore the necessity of designing respirators tailored to children�s specific facial dimensions and demonstrate that modifications�such as adding an extra ear loop clip�can significantly improve respirator fit.

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Massimiliano, Rosa-Clot & Tina, Progress in Floating Photovoltaic Systems, 2025, Pages 1-23

This chapter supports SDGs 7, 11, and 13, by providing an overview of floating photovoltaics as a major segment within photovoltaics, reviewing the current situation and future potential of floating PV as a key area of solar energy.

This study is significant because it highlights the importance of accurate ice thickness estimations for glaciological and hydrological research, which are essential for predicting glacier behavior and assessing water resources. By identifying limitations in current modeling techniques, it underscores the need for improved models and more extensive field measurements to enhance understanding of glacier dynamics and their implications for climate change, sea level rise, and freshwater availability.

The article discusses India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program and its efforts to combat TB, which disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including tribal communities and people living in poverty and remote rural areas.

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Journal of Climate Change and Health, Volume 22, 1 March 2025

The study developed a Heatwave Health Risk Index for Karnataka (India), identifying northern and central districts as most hazard-prone, with Bidar, Kalaburagi, Gadag, and Dharwad classified as 'very high risk'. The findings aim to guide policymakers in prioritizing targeted adaptation strategies to mitigate heatwave impacts across the state.

Tibetans show genetic adaptation to high altitude and cold temperatures. Here, Ping et al. have sequenced Tibetan genomes and demonstrate how selection on the gene MCUR1 facilitates the production of red blood cells allowing for increased oxygen transport.

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The Journal of Aging Research & Lifestyle, 2025, 100009

This study examines the physical functioning and activities of daily living (ADL) of Japanese centenarians over time, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.�

This study evaluated ChatGPT-4's ability to generate personalized, evidence-based nutrition recommendations in English, Russian, and Kazakh for Central Asian populations, finding moderate performance in English and Russian but very limited effectiveness in Kazakh due to language limitations. The results underscore the need for customized AI models tailored to underrepresented languages and local cultures to ensure equitable and relevant health solutions for diverse communities.

This study explores the pervasive and multifaceted violence faced by women with disabilities in Nepal, focusing on the ways in which these experiences are shaped by intersecting social hierarchies, including those based on gender, caste, and socioeconomic status. By calling for more targeted and inclusive strategies that prioritise the perspectives and needs of disabled women, this researh argues that the global commitment to “leave no one behind” will be upheld.
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The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia

Volume 34, March 2025

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In this editorial there is a call for action to mitigate the urgent water crisis in urban and rural areas of India.

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