The invasion of lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) in the Western Atlantic is perhaps the best studied marine fish invasion to date; meanwhile another lionfish invasion is rapidly evolving in the Mediterranean. We reviewed lionfish management policies from several decades in the Western Atlantic to suggest policy recommendations for the Mediterranean. These strategic recommendations are synthesized in our corresponding manuscript titled: “Lessons from the Western Atlantic lionfish invasion can inform policy and management strategies...

The eventual end of armed conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen would normally be followed by a reconstruction phase, in which, energy is expected to be a priority. Access to energy is imperative for peace and ensuring a speedy economic recovery. Additionally, access to modern and sustainable energy services are indispensable to increasing productivity, creating enterprises, employment and incomes, and providing effective public services such as health, education and safe water.

Abstract Background The 2021 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) rheumatoid arthritis (RA) guideline considers the specific context of the United States which differs from that of Saudi Arabia in many aspects that may impact recommendations. The objective of this project was to adapt a set of prioritized recommendations from the 2021 ACR guideline for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis RA for the context of Saudi Arabia, by the Saudi Society for Rheumatology (SSR). Methods The...

Additional file 1: Appendix 1. Developing a working analytical framework for the review.

Additional file 2 Appendix 2. List of eligible settings and their eligibility periods.

Additional file 3: Appendix 3. Sample search strategy.

Additional file 4: Appendix 4. Summary table of included studies.

Additional file 1: Appendix 1. Developing a working analytical framework for the review.

Abstract Background Childhood vaccination is among the most effective public health interventions available for the prevention of communicable disease, but coverage in many humanitarian settings is sub-optimal. This systematic review critically evaluated peer-review and grey literature evidence on the effectiveness of system-level interventions for improving vaccination coverage in protracted crises, focusing on how they work, and for whom, to better inform preparedness and response for future crises. Methods Realist-informed systematic review of peer-reviewed and grey...

Abstract Background Within-country inequalities in birth registration coverage (BRC) have been documented according to wealth, place of residence and other household characteristics. We investigated whether sex of the head of household was associated with BRC. Methods Using data from nationally-representative surveys (Demographic and Health Survey or Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey) from 93 low and middle-income countries (LMICs) carried out in 2010 or later, we developed a typology including three main types of households: male-headed (MHH)...

Abstract Background Women’s childbirth experiences in health facilities is at the core of quality of care. Their perceptions of poor-quality care, including disrespectful care at health facilities during childbirth, is recognized as a significant barrier to seeking care for subsequent births. Research that explores women’s perspectives of the dimensions of disrespect and mistreatment during childbirth in Arab countries is scarce, and there is none pertaining to refugee groups who carry the burden of multiple vulnerabilities...

Supplemental material, sj-docx-1-ggm-10.1177_23337214221138663 for The Influence of Female Reproductive Factors on Longevity: A Systematized Narrative Review of Epidemiological Studies by Christy Costanian, Raymond Farah, Ray Salameh, Brad A. Meisner, Sola Aoun Bahous and Abla M. Sibai in Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

Purpose: This systematized review presents a synthesis of epidemiological studies that examine the association between female reproductive factors and longevity indicators. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using four bibliographic databases: OVID Medline, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar, including English language articles published until March 2022. Results from the search strategy yielded 306 articles, 37 of which were included for review based on eligibility criteria. Results were identified within the following nine...

Purpose: This systematized review presents a synthesis of epidemiological studies that examine the association between female reproductive factors and longevity indicators. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using four bibliographic databases: OVID Medline, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar, including English language articles published until March 2022. Results from the search strategy yielded 306 articles, 37 of which were included for review based on eligibility criteria. Results were identified within the following nine...

Additional file 4: Appendix 4. Summary table of included studies.

Additional file 5: Appendix 5. Overall summary of quality appraisal results.

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Additional file 1. List of KSA panel members.

Additional file 2. Prioritized questions for the adolopment of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Saudi Arabia.

Additional file 2. Prioritized questions for the adolopment of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Saudi Arabia.

Additional file 3. Evidence to Decision tables.

Additional file 3: Appendix 3. Sample search strategy.