WebLog Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology

Background: Research indicates SARS-CoV originated from civet cats, while the zoonotic source of SARS-CoV-2 is still unidentified. Initial infection control measures reduced hospital transmission, but factors like test sensitivity limitations, symptomatic patient risks, nebulizer use, inconsistent eye protection, variable mask use, shared accommodations, and the index patient’s placement in a positive-pressure room contributed to significant…

Background: Adult immunization remains underutilized despite its proven benefits. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a pivotal role in vaccination implementation, yet their knowledge levels may vary significantly.

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding adult vaccination schedules among HCPs in a tertiary care hospital of West Uttar Pradesh.

Material and Methods: A cross-sectional…

Background: The H-index is a widely used metric to assess the academic productivity and citation impact of researchers. It has become particularly important in academic medicine, where physicians' research output is integral to their career progression. International organizations have a compelling need to identify world-class expert academic physicians who operate at a level above that of a typical full professor on a global scale.

This paper explores the…

With the rapid development of the digital economy, digital assets have gradually become an important driving force for the transformation of the financial system. Based on technologies such as Blockchain, digital assets have played a significant role in improving financial efficiency, promoting product innovation, and advancing inclusive finance. At the same time, their characteristics of decentralization and transparency have, to some extent, provided new pathways for consumer…

Six years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a global pandemic, several key scientific and policy questions remain unresolved— an unsettling state of affairs given the inevitability of future pandemics. This Perspective examines five domains in which progress toward durable pandemic preparedness has stalled—not for lack of scientific innovation, but owing to fragmented data sharing, uneven translation of evidence into policy, and the…

The global obesity epidemic, coupled with the alarming rise of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, poses a formidable challenge to public health. Interaction between the gut and the brain is essential for energy homeostasis. In obesity, this homeostasis is disrupt. While traditional views have focused on diet and exercise, a more nuanced understanding is emerging—one that connects our mental state, nervous system, hormonal balance, and immune function to the all-rounder par excellence…

Objective: To describe two-rickettsiosis laboratory-positive cases, and their eco-epidemiology, in non-autochthonous area of Brazil, 2022.

Methods: Case report study with environmental investigation, from May 1st to November 14th, 2022. Data collection occurred through interviews and health records; ectoparasites and dogs’ blood samples were collected, and spatial monitoring of a Rickettsia serologic reagent dog was performed. Software used: Epi…

Objective: To examine and explore how soul faculties can be integrated with the psycho‑neuro‑endocrine‑immune (PNEI) axis in gut‑focused interventions to address metabolic dysregulation and obesity, synthesizing evidence from psychosomatic medicine, neurogastroenterology, psychoneuroimmunology, and integrative health and to achieve the long awaited integrated unified concept between medicine, psychology, philosophy and theology.

Design: Narrative…

Background and Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed work practices globally, with a substantial increase in remote working among Information Technology (IT) professionals. Prolonged computer use, static postures, and non-ergonomic home setups have led to a rising incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and distribution of WRMSDs among IT professionals working from home and to identify the most…

This study focuses on the key issues related to the entrepreneurial psychology of Chinese private entrepreneurs, aiming to reveal its internal mechanisms and propose effective solutions. By employing a literature analysis method, we systematically review the entrepreneurial motivations of Chinese private entrepreneurs, the developmental history of entrepreneurial psychology, and provide examples of poor risk management in entrepreneurship. We also discuss the importance of social…