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A low-cost method for identifying plastic polymers used for food and beverage packaging Open
Mismanaged plastic waste is a global concern, the problems of which are amplified in low- and middle-income countries where resources to support management measures may be limited. Whilst information regarding the composition of plastic wa…
The impact of the delegated management model of urban piped service delivery on water quality in Kisumu, Kenya Open
Delegated management (DMM) is a water service delivery model, whereby micro-operators financially and operationally manage underserved areas of a piped network. This post-hoc evaluation aimed to assess the impact of DMM on water safety. Ki…
Using routinely collected health data to estimate child health service coverage in Ghanaian health facilities Open
Background Suboptimal resource allocation limits uptake of essential health services in sub-Saharan Africa. Reliable population denominators and intervention coverage estimates may inform allocation such that health facility resources bett…
Spatio-temporal patterns of health service delivery and access to maternal, child, and outpatient healthcare in Volta region, Ghana: a repeated cross-sectional ecological study using health facility data Open
The study provides a new approach to monitoring service changes through routine health data and spatial analysis. The analysis provided evidence to improve geographic accessibility, address gaps in service changes and consolidate the gains…
A scoping review of the methods used to estimate health facility catchment populations for child health indicators in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background Evidence indicating persistent geographic inequalities in health outcomes signifies a need for routine subnational monitoring of health-related Sustainable Development Goal targets in sub-Saharan Africa. Health facilities may be…
Spatio-temporal patterns of health service delivery and access to maternal, child, and outpatient healthcare in Volta Region, Ghana: a repeated cross-sectional ecological study using health facility data Open
Background To attain universal health care, health managers need to monitor progress in service uptake, changes and geographic coverage. Although routine health management information systems are now well established in many resource-const…
Effect of household socioeconomic status on disposable diaper use and disposal in Greater Accra, Ghana and Kisumu, Kenya: a cross-sectional study Open
Mismanaged disposable diaper (DD) waste is widespread in many urban African cities. Proposed policy responses range from free DD provision to outright bans. However, African studies examining DD consumption, disposal, and benefits are scar…
Disposable diaper consumption and waste in urban Ghana and Kenya: The role of manufacturing, distribution, and branding Open
Studies have reported widespread disposable diaper (DD) consumption in parts of urban Africa, increasing municipal waste generation and with mismanaged DD waste impacting water quality. However, the DD manufacturing and distribution system…
A qualitative study of lived experience and life courses following dam release flooding in Northern Ghanaian communities: Implications for damage and loss assessment Open
Background Dams provide water for industrial, agricultural, and domestic use, particularly in arid regions. However, controlled dam releases due to heavy rainfall may affect downstream communities’ livelihoods and life courses such long-te…
View article: Empiric antibiotic prescribing practices for gram-positive coverage of late-onset sepsis in neonatal intensive care units in North America
Empiric antibiotic prescribing practices for gram-positive coverage of late-onset sepsis in neonatal intensive care units in North America Open
Late-onset sepsis (LOS) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) causes significant morbidity and mortality, yet guidance on empiric management is limited. We surveyed NICUs across Canada and the United States regarding their empiric ant…
View article: Burden of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection prior to vaccine eligibility among immunocompromised children aged 1–11 years at a pediatric tertiary referral hospital in Toronto, Canada
Burden of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection prior to vaccine eligibility among immunocompromised children aged 1–11 years at a pediatric tertiary referral hospital in Toronto, Canada Open
SARS‐CoV‐2 seroprevalence reflects the efficacy of pandemic infection prevention and control measures. We performed anti‐spike IgG serological testing on residual sera of children 1–11 years old at a tertiary care referral center between O…
View article: Population immunity to varicella in Canada: A Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) study
Population immunity to varicella in Canada: A Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN) study Open
Introduction The incidence of varicella in Canada has decreased by almost 99% since vaccination was introduced. However, variation in the timing and eligibility of vaccination programs across the country has resulted in some cohorts being …
Disposable diaper consumption in sub-Saharan Africa: Estimating the risks of associated unsafe waste Open
Disposable diaper use is widespread in many low- and middle-income countries whilst waste collection services are scarce. Despite the potential environmental and public health impacts of disposable diaper consumption by households lacking …
Household, neighbourhood and service provider risk factors for piped drinking-water intermittency in urban and peri-urban Zambia: A cross-sectional analysis Open
Given nearly one third of sub-Saharan Africa’s population lack access to an improved water source that is available when needed, service continuity restricts access to safely managed services. Household surveys, water regulators, and utili…
On the potential of Google Street View for environmental waste quantification in urban Africa: An assessment of bias in spatial coverage Open
Mismanaged domestic waste threatens ecosystem health, with substantial increases predicted from developing country cities if current consumption and waste service collection trends continue. Google Street View (GSV) imagery has been used t…
Impact of urban slum residence on coverage of maternal, neonatal and child health service indicators in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana: an ecological time-series analysis, 2018-2021 Open
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 and 3 emphasize the need to eliminate slums, provide access to safe and affordable housing and basic services, and achieve universal coverage of maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) servic…
Data from A novel small molecule with potent anticancer activity inhibits cell growth by modulating intracellular labile zinc homeostasis Open
ML-133 is a novel small molecule with potent antiproliferative activity, as shown in cancer cell lines and in a human colon tumor xenograft model. ML-133 reduces the concentration of intracellular labile zinc in HT-29 colon cancer cells, l…
Supplementary Data from A novel small molecule with potent anticancer activity inhibits cell growth by modulating intracellular labile zinc homeostasis Open
Supplementary Data from A novel small molecule with potent anticancer activity inhibits cell growth by modulating intracellular labile zinc homeostasis
Supplementary Data from A novel small molecule with potent anticancer activity inhibits cell growth by modulating intracellular labile zinc homeostasis Open
Supplementary Data from A novel small molecule with potent anticancer activity inhibits cell growth by modulating intracellular labile zinc homeostasis
View article: Evaluating the Urban-Rural Differences in the Environmental Factors Affecting Amphibian Roadkill
Evaluating the Urban-Rural Differences in the Environmental Factors Affecting Amphibian Roadkill Open
Roads have major impacts on wildlife, and the most direct negative effect is through deadly collisions with vehicles, i.e., roadkill. Amphibians are the most frequently road-killed animal group. Due to the significant differences between u…
Data from A novel small molecule with potent anticancer activity inhibits cell growth by modulating intracellular labile zinc homeostasis Open
ML-133 is a novel small molecule with potent antiproliferative activity, as shown in cancer cell lines and in a human colon tumor xenograft model. ML-133 reduces the concentration of intracellular labile zinc in HT-29 colon cancer cells, l…
Promoting Social Justice Open
JSEPA offers an innovative format for discussing social justice issues, practices, and experiences. This discussion explains social justice, its place in public administration, and the format for authors to use when submitting manuscripts …