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To understand how best to help patients and improve health during an epidemic it is necessary to have good modelling techniques and protocols.

This Article supports SDG3 by evaluating sex and gender disparities in terms of risk factors, treatment uptake/completion, and virological outcomes for hepatitis C, finding differences between men and women in, for example, exposure to different risk factors and likelihood of commencing treatment. More attention is needed in research to these disparities and how they could be addressed

This research emphasizes the importance of equitable governance and recognizing the leadership roles of Indigenous peoples and local communities in conservation efforts. The study suggests that more positive ecological outcomes are associated with governance structures that give Indigenous peoples and local communities equal partnership or primary control, aligning with the goals of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples to elevate their leadership roles and respect their rights and customary institutions in conservation initiatives.

By depleting soil nutrients, soil degradation (SD) threatens agricultural production and population growth in the Guinea savanna of Ghana. Awoonor et al., 2024 used multivariate statistical techniques on samples collected by using the Land Degradation Surveillance Framework (LDSF) to identify key SD processes, assess soil properties, and propose monitoring strategies. The authors highlight the need for integrated soil fertility management strategies, such as applying organic and inorganic fertilizers, to increase soil nutrient availability and promote sustainable agricultural practices.