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    Editor-in-Chief

    Richard Hogston

    Richard Hogston
    Leeds Beckett University, UK
    Email: r.hogston@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
    Tel: 0113 812 4337

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    Elzbieta Radzikowska
    Associate Professor
    Department of Lung Diseases
    National Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Institute
    Poland
    e.radzikowska@igichp.edu.pl
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    Norman J Temple
    Professor
    Department of Science
    Athabasca University
    Canada
    Normant@athabascau.ca
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    Research Interest: Dietary Supplements, Africa, Nutrition Policy, Food Labels, Diet And Chronic Diseases Of Lifestyle.

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    Bilenko Natalya
    Department of Epidemiology and Health Services
    Utrecht University
    Netherlands
    natalyab1@barzi.health.gov.il
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    Research Interest: Public Health, Nutrition, Anemia, Pregnancy Outcome, Prevention, Environmental Epidemiology.

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    Areti Lagiou
    Professor
    Department of Public and Community Health
    Athens Technological Educational Institute
    Greece
    alagiou@teiath.gr
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    Research Interest: Epidemiology, Public Health, Community Health, Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion.

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    Sandra Chaisson Brown
    Professor
    School of Nursing
    Southern University
    USA
    sandra_brown@subr.edu
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    Elizabeth W Gonzalez
    Associate Professor
    Department of Psychiatry
    Drexel University
    USA
    ewg22@drexel.edu
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    Research Interest: Dementia and family caregivers, Stress and Coping, Resourcefulness, Cross-cultural studies, geriatrics, minority health, and gero-psychiatry.

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    Lisa Kay Sprod
    Assistant Professor
    School of Health and Applied Human Sciences
    University of North Carolina
    USA
    sprodl@uncw.edu
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    Noriyoshi Sawabata
    Professor
    Department of General Thoracic Surgery
    Osaka University
    Japan
    nsawabata@hoshigaoka-hp.com
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    Research Interest: Community Health Care, Lung Cancer and Thoracic Surgery.

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    Vincenzo M Di Ciommo
    Department of Methods of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
    Roma Tre University
    Italy
    vincenzo.diciommo@gmail.com
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    Research Interest: Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Medicine, Particularly in Gastroenterology and Paediatrics (Adolescent Medicine).

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    Mohammed Abdulridha Merzah
    Postdoc researcher- Assistant Professor
    Public Health and Epidemiology
    University of Debrecen
    Iraq
    Merzah.karbala@gmail.com
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    Dr. Mohammed Merzah is a dedicated epidemiologist with a profound commitment to public health and genomic research. With a doctoral degree in Public Health and Epidemiology, specializing in Genomic Public Health, Dr. Merzah brings a unique blend of academic expertise and practical experience to his work.

     Throughout his career, Dr. Merzah has demonstrated a passion for education and outreach, striving to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding. He firmly believes in the importance of translating complex epidemiological concepts into accessible information to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their health.
    Dr. Merzah's research interests span a wide range of topics within epidemiology and genomics, with a particular focus on understanding the genetic determinants of disease susceptibility and transmission. He has conducted various types of studies, including meta-analyses and systematic reviews, to synthesize existing evidence and uncover novel insights into public health challenges.

    In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Merzah has extensive experience in data curation, extraction, and analysis. He is skilled in utilizing advanced statistical methods and bioinformatics tools to analyze large-scale genomic datasets and extract meaningful patterns and associations.

    Dr. Merzah's commitment to advancing public health extends beyond academia. He has actively engaged in outreach activities and community-based interventions aimed at promoting health equity and addressing disparities in healthcare access. He believes in the power of collaborative partnerships and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex public health issues effectively.

    Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Merzah enjoys hiking, photography, and spending time with his family. He is dedicated to making meaningful contributions to improving public health and looks forward to continuing his journey of discovery and impact in the field of epidemiology.

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    Leo P ten Kate
    Professor
    Department of Clinical Genetics
    VU University Medical Center
    Netherlands
    LP.tenKate@vumc.nl
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    Wolfgang Hoffmann
    Professor
    Department of Versorgung Sepidemiologie and Community Health
    Greifswald University
    Germany
    andrea.poggendorf@uni-greifswald.de
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    Research Interest: Population-Based Intervention and Prevention Regional Concepts of Health Care, Central Data Management, Quality Management.

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    Randy Johner
    Professor
    Department Social Work
    University of Regina
    Canada
    Randy.Johner@uregina.ca
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    Research Interest: Disability Studies, Lensspiritual, Physical, Intellectual.

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    Ameersing Luximon
    Professor
    Technology
    EMEDS
    Hong Kong
    ieshyam@yahoo.com
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    Prof Ameersing Luximon is currently Professor of Practice at GTSI in the Industrial Design area. He is also president of the Hong Kong Ergonomics society (HKES) and council member of the IEA. Previously, Dr Luximon worked as Associate Professor of fashion design in Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Dr Luximon completed his PhD from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He has more than 20 years working experience in academia and industry. He has more than 160 publications. He is the editor of the handbook of footwear design and manufacture (2013 and 2021) and editor of the International Shibori symposi¬um proceedings (2011-2016). He was the program chair for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (USA) Product design Technical Group (2011, 2012). His teaching and research areas include Ergonomics in Design; wearable product design; Biomechanics and health Application, AI in Design; social robots; and entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity.

    Research Interest: Ergonomics, Digital Human modelling, wearable product design, Smart product design, Smart Health system design, Active aging,

    Grants: (Selected)
    1.    RGC GRF 2011-2012 (36 months) Interactive Robotic Mannequin Design for Fashion Industry (HK$783,374) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Chan C.K.
    2.    ITF/HKRITA 2008, Innovation and Technology Fund Advanced Clothing Functional Design CAD Technologies (II) (HK$6,070,850) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Li Y.
    3.    RGC GRF (2009-2011) Effects of plantar supports on loading for high heel shoe design (HK$581K) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Zhang M.
    4.    ITF (2007/2008) Development of a digit human foot system for design and evaluation of healthcare and fashionable shoes Principal Investigator (HK$998K) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Zhang M.
    5.    Central Research Grant DGRF (2016), Comparison of Chemicals Components on the 3D Foot Surface Between Different Age Group, (HK$200K), Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators: Yip YM and Kan CW
    6.    CERG 2012-2013 Rated 3.5, Interactive Walls: Photonic Textiles and Deployable Structures for Adaptive and Interactive Interiors (HK$200K) Co-Investigator. Principal Investigator: Jeanne Tan
    7.    ICRG 2011-2012, Accurate quantification of chemical molecules on the 3D foot surface (HK$200K) Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator: Kan C. W.
    8.    ICRG 2011-2012 Designing and Developing Non-aqueous and Durable Antimicrobial Finishing for Cotton (HK$200K) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Kan C. W.
    9.    CERG 2009-2010 Rated 3.5, Interactive Robotic Mannequin Design for Fashion Industry (HK$105K) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Chan C. C.
    10.    ICRG 2009-2010, Three-dimensional Prediction Model for Elderly Foot, (HK$100K), Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator: Zhang M.
    11.    ICRG 2008-2009 Design and Development of Custom Back Support System Integrated with Clothing (HK$120K), Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator: Ng MCF
    12.    Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme 2009, Cellular Interactive Behaviors of Keratin Functional Peptide Conjugated Nanoparticles, (HK$696K) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Li Y.
    13.    Postdoctoral Fellowship2003 Footwear fitting for Diabetic Mellitus (HK$850K) Co-Investigator, Principal Investigator: Zhang M.

    List of Publications: (selected)
    1.    Song, Y., Luximon, A., & Luximon, Y. (2021). The effect of facial features on facial anthropomorphic trustworthiness in social robots. Applied Ergonomics, 94, 103420.
    2.    Ganesan, B., Yip, J., Luximon, A., Gibbons, P. J., Chivers, A., Balasankar, S. K., ... & Al-Jumaily, A. (2021). Infrared Thermal Imaging for Evaluation of Clubfoot After the Ponseti Casting Method—An Exploratory Study. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 9, 321.
    3.    Luximon, A., Jiang, L., and Luximon, Y. (2020). Sizing and grading methods with consideration of footwear styles. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 78, 102960.
    4.    Ganesan, B., Yip, J., Al-Jumaily, A., Fong, S. S., Kothe Balasankar, S., AM Batlle, E., ... and Luximon, A. (2019). A novel 3D evaluation method for assessing bone to bone relationships in clubfoot. European review for medical and pharmacological sciences. 2019; 23: 1882-1890
    5.    Chen, T. L. W., Wong, D. W. C., Xu, Z., Tan, Q., Wang, Y., Luximon, A., & Zhang, M. (2018). Lower limb muscle co-con¬traction and joint loading of flip-flops walking in male wearers. PloS one, 13(3), e0193653.
    6.    Ganesan, B., Luximon, A., Al-Jumaily, A. A., Yip, J., Gibbons, P. J., & Chivers, A. (2018). Developing a Three-Dimensional (3D) Assessment Method for Clubfoot—A Study Protocol. Frontiers in Physiology, 8, 1098.
    7.    Kwok, Garcia, Joanne Yip, Kit-Lun Yick, Mei-Chun Cheung, Chi-Yung Tse, Sun-Pui Ng, and Ameersing Luximon. “Postur¬al screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with infrared thermography.” Scientific reports,7, no. 1 (2017): 14431.
    8.    Ganesan, B., Luximon, A., Al-Jumaily, A., Balasankar, S.K. and Naik, G.R., 2017. Ponseti method in the management of clubfoot under 2 years of age: A systematic review. PloS one, 12(6), p.e0178299.
    9.    Barik, S., Khandual, A., Behera, L., Badamali, S.K. and Luximon, A., 2017. Nano-Mg–Al-layered double hydroxide applica¬tion to cotton for enhancing mechanical, UV protection and flame retardancy at low cytotoxicity level. Cellulose, 24(2), pp.1107-1120.
    10.    Balasankar, G., Luximon, A. and Al-Jumaily, A., 2016. Current conservative management and classification of club foot: A review. Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine, 9(4), pp.257-264.
    11.    Ganesan, B., Fong, K.N.K., Luximon, A. and Al-Jumaily, A. (2016). Kinetic and kinematic analysis of gait pattern of 13 year old children with unilateral genu valgum, European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 2016; 20: 3168–3171.
    12.    Ganesan, B., Al-Jumaily, A. and Luximon, A. (2016). 3D Printing Technology Applications in Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – International, Special Article – Occupational Therapy, Vol 3 Issue 3, 1–4.

    Skype ID: Ameersing Luximon

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    Anila Cake
    Assistant Lecturer
    Department of Clinical Subjects
    University of Medicine "Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences
    Albania
    anilacake@yahoo.com
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    Research Interest:   Nursing

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    Effectiveness of 4th doses of bivalent mRNA vaccine in reinfections from October 2022 to October 2023 in a general medicine office in Toledo (Spain)

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    Published On: March 14, 2024 | Pages: 001 - 006

    Author(s): Jose Luis Turabian*

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    Risks of oesophageal cancer in Zimbabwe: Eating habits and indoor air pollution from firewood smoke

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    Published On: December 15, 2023 | Pages: 070 - 077

    Author(s): Webster Kadzatsa, Tinashe Mazhindu and Martha Chadyiwa*

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    Perrotta-Marciano Burnout Risk Interview 1 (BORI-1): The new clinical interview to investigate burnout risk in public and private workplaces

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    Published On: November 08, 2023 | Pages: 066 - 069

    Author(s): Giulio Perrotta*, Antonio Marciano and Gianfranco Fabiano

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    The lightness distribution of the red color for the nail plate related to human healthy level

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    Published On: October 20, 2023 | Pages: 064 - 065

    Author(s): We-Li Ou, Chia-Ting Li and Da-Chih Chen*
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    The Emotional Intelligence (E.I.) and “Perrotta Human Emotions - Questionnaire - 1” (PHE-Q-1): Development, regulation and validation of a new psychometric instrument

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    Published On: October 14, 2023 | Pages: 055 - 063

    Author(s): Giulio Perrotta* and Vanessa Basiletti
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    Oxygen needs to be met in chad: Resilience, lessons learned, challenges and perspectives

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    Published On: August 17, 2023 | Pages: 052 - 054

    Author(s): Edison Maombi and Jean-Bosco Ndihokubwayo*
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    Risk factors and incidence rate of complications originated as a consequence of the acute SARS-CoV-2 infection or the treatments performed. A longitudinal study in general medicine from March 15, 2020 to October 31, 2022 in Toledo, Spain

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    Published On: July 15, 2023 | Pages: 044 - 051

    Author(s): Jose Luis Turabian*
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    Antimicrobial prescription pattern in the Deido health district, Douala, Cameroon

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    Published On: June 24, 2023 | Pages: 038 - 043

    Author(s): Charles Njumkeng, Elvis T Amin, Prudence Tatiana Nti Mvilongo, Denis Zofou, Jane Francis KT Akoachere and Patrick A Njukeng*

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    How to anticipate and control possible future health crises through foresight approaches using the COVID-19 pandemic crisis?

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    Published On: June 23, 2023 | Pages: 034 - 037

    Author(s): Didier Lepelletier*, Camille Souhard, Franck Chauvin and Zeina Mansour

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    Risk factors for COVID-19 infection in people with 4th dose of bivalent mRNA vaccines in general medicine from October 2022 to February 2023

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    Published On: May 30, 2023 | Pages: 027 - 033

    Author(s): Jose Luis Turabian*

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