Trends and Impacts of Climate-induced Extreme Weather Events in South Africa (1920-2023)
Godwell Nhamo,
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Lazarus Chapungu,
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Gideon Walter Mutanda
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Environmental Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101183 - 101183
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Hospital Admissions Among the Elderly in Brazil: Seasonal Trends and Challenges for Sustainable Health (SDGs 3 & 13)
Danielle Satie Kassada,
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Ana Carolina Souza Peratelli,
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Aline Pascoalino
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et al.
Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. e05175 - e05175
Published: March 18, 2025
Objective:
This
study
aims
to
analyze
the
geopolitical
and
ethnocultural
integration
of
Ferghana
Valley,
focusing
on
region's
strategic
significance,
dynamics
cross-border
collaboration,
role
shared
cultural
historical
legacies
in
fostering
integration.
It
evaluates
current
challenges
opportunities
for
regional
cooperation
while
proposing
actionable
recommendations
strengthening
ties
among
nations
sharing
Valley.
Theoretical
Framework:
The
is
grounded
theories
regionalism
ethnonational
integration,
combining
theory,
cross-cultural
interaction
models,
conflict
resolution
frameworks.
draws
institutionalism
social
constructivism
examine
how
identities
strategies
drive
management
Method:
research
employs
a
mixed-methods
approach,
incorporating
dialectical,
comparative,
systematic,
empirical
methods.
Data
sources
include
document
analysis,
interviews
with
experts,
secondary
data
from
academic
literature
online
databases.
Results
Discussion:
findings
reveal
that
Valley
shaped
by
ties,
economic
interdependence,
values.
However,
unresolved
border
disputes,
resource
competition,
ethnic
tensions
hinder
deeper
Collaborative
initiatives,
such
as
trade
agreements,
exchanges,
joint
infrastructure
projects,
are
identified
key
drivers
progress.
highlights
necessity
trust
stakeholders,
resolving
disputes
through
dialogue,
enhancing
diplomacy
achieve
sustainable
Research
Implications:
offers
insights
policymakers,
scholars,
practitioners
involved
development,
emphasizing
importance
balanced
strategies,
inclusive
governance,
preservation.
advocates
intergovernmental
mechanisms,
development
enhance
Valley’s
Originality/Value:
contributes
discourse
offering
novel
perspective
interplay
geopolitics
identity
identifies
critical
gaps
existing
practices
proposes
framework
leveraging
assets
strengthen
promoting
stability
prosperity
Central
Asia.
supported
epidemiological
transition
climate-sensitive
health
determinants
seasonal
disease
burden
which
help
explain
observed
hospitalisation
trends.
Method:This
ecological
time
series
analysed
evolution
hospital
admissions
elderly
Brazil
2008
2023,
variations.
Hospital
were
categorised
according
chapters
10th
edition
International
Classification
Diseases
(ICD-10).
obtained
Health
Information
System,
Joinpoint
regression
analysis
was
used
5%
significance
level
assess
trends
over
time.
An
increasing
trend
observed.
Admissions
classified
under
Chapter
I
more
frequent
autumn,
IV
autumn
winter
Chapters
VI,
VII,
IX,
X,
XI,
XIII,
XVII
XXI
mainly
summer.
High
temperatures
summer
have
significant
impact
elderly,
risk
influencing
other
seasons.
implications
public
geriatric
care,
highlighting
need
improved
planning,
adaptation
emergency
response
protocols,
policies
mitigate
climate-related
risks
older
populations.
an
innovative
approach
understanding
hospitalization
Brazil.
Language: Английский
Climate Anxiety and COPD: Unveiling Its Impact on Patients' Quality of Life Through a Multivariate Lens
Journal of Clinical Nursing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
Objective
To
examine
the
impact
of
climate
anxiety
on
quality
life
(QoL)
patients
with
COPD.
It
also
explores
how
interacts
clinical
factors,
such
as
disease
severity
and
comorbidities,
to
influence
QoL.
Design
Cross‐sectional.
Methods
A
total
270
COPD
were
recruited
using
a
convenience
sampling
method.
Data
collected
through
structured
interviews
assessments,
incorporating
Climate
Anxiety
Scale,
St.
George's
Respiratory
Questionnaire
BODE
Index.
Hierarchical
multiple
regression
analysis
was
performed
determine
predictors
Results
The
study
found
statistically
significant
association
between
both
QoL
(
r
=
0.81,
p
<
0.01)
0.76,
0.01).
B
4.68,
0.28,
Among
covariates,
former
smokers,
older
comorbidities
reported
significantly
worse
4.80,
0.03;
0.43,
0.01;
0.85,
0.02,
respectively).
Collectively
all
explained
86%
variance
in
Conclusion
contributes
reduced
patients,
beyond
demographic
factors.
Addressing
psychological
distress
management
is
essential
improving
patient
outcomes.
Implications
for
Practice
Nurses
should
recognise
key
variable
influencing
management.
Incorporating
screening
into
nursing
assessments
providing
targeted
interventions
can
enhance
support
improve
overall
care.
Impact
an
emerging
concern
While
previous
research
has
focused
physical
determinants
COPD‐related
QoL,
remains
underexplored.
This
provides
new
evidence
that
predictor
poorer
highlighting
need
holistic
address
health.
Reporting
Method
accordance
Strengthening
Observational
Studies
Epidemiology
(STROBE).
Patient
or
Public
Contribution
Patients
involved
this
study.
Language: Английский
A Systematic Review on the Outcomes of Climate Change in the Middle-Eastern Countries: The Catastrophes of Yemen and Syria
Mohsen Khosravi,
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Seyyed Morteza Mojtabaeian,
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Mina Aghamaleki Sarvestani
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et al.
Environmental Health Insights,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
Middle
East
is
facing
serious
climate
change
challenges,
rendering
it
as
one
of
the
most
affected
regions
worldwide.
This
paper
aimed
to
investigate
outcomes
in
East.
In
2024,
a
qualitative
study
was
conducted
employing
methodology
that
integrated
systematic
review
for
data
collection
and
thematic
analysis
analysis.
Such
integration
approaches
provided
valuable
insights
into
findings
within
literature
comprehensive
categorized
format.
PubMed,
Scopus,
ProQuest,
Cochrane
Database
Systematic
Reviews
were
searched
relevant
studies
published
between
2000
2024.
quality
these
assessed
using
AACODS
(Accuracy,
Coverage,
Objectivity,
Date,
Significance)
checklist.
extracted
from
included
underwent
utilizing
Braun
Clarke’s
methodology.
After
completing
screening
process,
total
93
papers
deemed
suitable
inclusion
study.
assessment
selected
demonstrated
notably
high
standard,
particularly
terms
authority,
accuracy,
coverage,
objectivity,
significance.
Moreover,
minimal
levels
bias
observed
studies.
Subsequent
identified
6
overarching
themes:
“Human
Health
Outcomes,”
“Animal
“Plant
“Ecological
“Economic
“Political
Outcomes.”
revealed
ecological
prevalent
consequences
East,
including
alterations
habitat
distribution,
temperature
increase,
water
scarcity,
more.
seemed
be
interconnected,
exacerbating
each
other.
Yemen
Syria
had
faced
severe
consequences,
leading
political
unrest
humanitarian
crises
which
ranking
among
water-stressed
nations
globally,
while
contending
with
millions
displaced
individuals
living
dire
conditions.
Language: Английский