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Volume 13, issue 2, 2022

The Effects of Trauma Types at Pre-Migration, Transit, and Post-Migration Stages on Depression and PTSD among North Korean Refugees in South Korea pp. 1-11

Jin Hyuk Lee

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Climate Crisis: A Call to Question the Mindset of Modernity pp. 1-11

Fulvio Mazzocchi

Pandemic-Related Tenure Timeline Extensions in Higher Education in the United States: Prevalence and Associated Characteristics pp. 1-11

Rebecca A. Krukowski, Loneke T. Blackman Carr and Danielle Arigo

Efficient Methane Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Cow Dung: An Optimization Approach pp. 1-11

KeChrist Obileke, Golden Makaka and Nwabunwanne Nwokolo

Patterns of Psychoactive Substance Misuse in Undergraduate University Students: The Case of Mekelle University, Ethiopia pp. 1-11

Znabu Hadush Kahsay, Azeb Gebresilassie Tesema, Ferehiwot Hailemariam Tesfa, Bisrat Tewelde Gebretsadkan, Welday Hagos Gebretsadik and Maree L. Hackett

Emerging Arboviruses of Public Health Concern in Africa: Priorities for Future Research and Control Strategies pp. 1-11

Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen, Habeebullah Jayeola Oladipo, Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Rashidat Onyinoyi Yusuf, Hammed Sodiq, Abass Olawale Omotosho, Damilola Samuel Adesuyi, Sodiq Inaolaji Yusuff and Mona Said El-Sherbini

Tackling AMR: A Call for a(n Even) More Integrated and Transdisciplinary Approach between Planetary Health and Earth Scientists pp. 1-11

Jennifer Cole, Adam Eskdale and Jonathan D. Paul

Education for Human Flourishing—A New Conceptual Framework for Promoting Ecosystemic Wellbeing in Schools pp. 1-23

Wendy Ellyatt

A Novel Framework for Inner-Outer Sustainability Assessment pp. 1-27

Kira J. Cooper and Robert B. Gibson

Reproductive Effects of Medicinal Plant ( Azadirachta indica ) Used as Forage and for Ethnoveterinary Practices: New Insights from Animal Models pp. 1-18

Ugochinyere J. Njoga, Ishmael F. Jaja, Osita S. Onwuka, Stanley U. Ilo, Ifeanyi G. Eke, Kenneth O. Abah, Chike F. Oguejiofor and Izuchukwu S. Ochiogu

Zoonotic Spillover in an Era of Rapid Deforestation of Tropical Areas and Unprecedented Wildlife Trafficking: Into the Wild pp. 1-8

Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen, Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Ousman Bajinka and Habeebullah Jayeola Oladipo

Spotlight: An Interview with NCCIH Director, Dr. Helene M. Langevin, on Whole Person Health pp. 1-8

Alan C. Logan and Helene M. Langevin

Enhancing Hopeful Resilience Regarding Depression and Anxiety with a Narrative Method of Ordering Memory Effective in Researchers Experiencing Burnout pp. 1-15

Carol Nash

In Silico Epitope-Based Vaccine Prediction against Fungal Infection Aspergillosis pp. 1-15

Anamika Basu

No Health without Mental Health: Taking Action to Heal a World in Distress—With People, Places, and Planet ‘in Mind’ pp. 1-15

Susan L. Prescott, Jeffrey M. Greeson, Mona S. El-Sherbini and The Planetary Health Community Convened by the Nova Institute for Health

Tapestry Thinking: An Interview with Dr. Nalini Nadkarni on an Unexpected Life in Science pp. 1-15

Alan C. Logan and Nalini M. Nadkarni

SARS-CoV-2 in Soil: A Microbial Perspective pp. 1-6

Shahid Iqbal, Jianchu Xu, Sehroon Khan, Sadia Nadir and Yakov Kuzyakov

Understanding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthcare Professionals toward Climate Change and Health in Minnesota pp. 1-17

Madison Kircher, Brenna M. Doheny, Kristin Raab, Emily Onello, Stephanie Gingerich and Teddie Potter

The Medical Education Planetary Health Journey: Advancing the Agenda in the Health Professions Requires Eco-Ethical Leadership and Inclusive Collaboration pp. 1-17

Michelle McLean, Georgia Behrens, Hannah Chase, Omnia El Omrani, Finola Hackett, Karly Hampshire, Nuzhat Islam, Sarah Hsu and Natasha Sood

Ecological Bodies and Relational Anatomies: Toward a Transversal Foundation for Planetary Health Education pp. 1-13

Robert Richter and Filip Maric

Learning from the Past: Lessons from the First United Nations Report on Problems of the Human-Environment pp. 1-13

Farshad Amiraslani and Andrew Cooper

Childcare Center Evacuation to Vertical Shelters in a Nankai Trough Tsunami: Models to Predict and Mitigate Risk pp. 1-13

Hisao Nakai, Ryo Horiike, Tomoya Itatani and Yukari Matsumoto

Experiences of Relatedness during Enforced Remote Work among Employees in Higher Education pp. 1-13

Annukka Tapani, Merja Sinkkonen, Kirsi Sjöblom, Katrien Vangrieken and Anne Mäkikangas

Self-Direction in Physics Graduate Education: Insights for STEM from David J. Rowe’s Career-Long Methods pp. 1-21

Carol Nash

Designing the Microbes and Social Equity Symposium: A Novel Interdisciplinary Virtual Research Conference Based on Achieving Group-Directed Outputs pp. 1-20

Suzanne L. Ishaq, Emily F. Wissel, Patricia G. Wolf, Laura Grieneisen, Erin M. Eggleston, Gwynne Mhuireach, Michael Friedman, Anne Lichtenwalner, Jessica Otero Machuca, Katherine Weatherford Darling, Amber L. Pearson, Frank S. Wertheim, Abigail J. Johnson, Leslie Hodges, Sabrina K. Young, Charlene C. Nielsen, Anita L. Kozyrskyj, Jean D. MacRae, Elise McKenna Myers, Ariangela J. Kozik, Lisa Marie Tussing-Humphreys, Monica Trujillo, Gaea A. Daniel, Michael R. Kramer, Sharon M. Donovan, Myra Arshad, Joe Balkan and Sarah Hosler

Spotlight: An Interview with Dr. Christopher A. Lowry, on the Convergence of Microbes, Nature, and Mental Health pp. 1-20

Alan C. Logan and Christopher A. Lowry

Transitioning to Sustainable Healthcare: Decarbonising Healthcare Clinics, a Literature Review pp. 1-20

David Duindam

Safe from Harm? Massive Attack Nuclear Worst-Case Scenario for Civil Protection in Germany Regarding High-Risk Zones of Exposure, Vulnerability, and Safe Havens pp. 1-19

Alexander Fekete

Perspectives of Volunteer Firefighters during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stumbling Blocks and Silver Linings pp. 1-12

Alice A. Gaughan, Laura J. Rush, Sarah R. MacEwan, Ashish R. Panchal and Ann Scheck McAlearney

The Need to Prioritize Prevention of Viral Spillover in the Anthropopandemicene: A Message to Global Health Researchers and Policymakers pp. 1-9

Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen, Habeebullah Jayeola Oladipo, Rashidat Onyinoyi Yusuf, Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Aminat Olaitan Adebayo, Abdulhakeem Funsho Ahmed and Mona Said El-Sherbini

Public Perception of Epilepsy in Rural Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces: A Quantitative Study on Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes pp. 1-9

Ofhani Prudance Musekwa, Lufuno Makhado and Angelina Maphula

Agrivoltaic Engineering and Layout Optimization Approaches in the Transition to Renewable Energy Technologies: A Review pp. 1-14

Meagan Reasoner and Aritra Ghosh

Preventing the Next Pandemic through a Planetary Health Approach: A Focus on Key Drivers of Zoonosis pp. 1-14

Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen, Habeebullah Jayeola Oladipo, Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Mutiat Oluwakemi Mustapha, Sheriff Taye Mustapha, Adam Aberi Abdullahi, Rashidat Onyinoyi Yusuf, Samuel Olushola Abimbola, Aminat Olaitan Adebayo, Joy Ginika Ikebuaso, Damilola Samuel Adesuyi, Blessed Okereke, Abass Olawale Omotosho, Abdulhakeem Funsho Ahmed and Mona Said El-Sherbini

Architectural Beauty: Developing a Measurable and Objective Scale pp. 1-32

Alexandros A. Lavdas and Nikos A. Salingaros

Local Governance Capacity Needs for Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Seychelles: An Assessment Based on the Capital Approach pp. 1-24

Daniel Etongo and Kelsy Gill

Community-Based Integrated Care System for People with Mental Illness in Japan: Evaluating Location Characteristics of Group Homes to Determine the Feasibility of Daily Life Skill Training pp. 1-22

Yutaka Nagayama and Hisao Nakai

Challenges in Work and Employment during the COVID-19 Pandemic pp. 1-5

Satu Kalliola and Tuula Heiskanen

The Challenge of Risk Assessment of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Cannabidiol (CBD) Oils and Food Supplements: An Approach for Deriving Maximum Limits pp. 1-7

Sandra Schweikle, Patricia Golombek, Constanze Sproll, Stephan G. Walch and Dirk W. Lachenmeier

Discovering Semantic Relations between Neurodegenerative Diseases and Artistic Behaviors pp. 1-7

Adam Koletis, Athanasios Markopoulos and Konstantinos Kotis

The Correlations among Dietary Lifestyle, Microecology, and Mind-Altering Toxoplasmosis on the Health of People, Place, and the Planet pp. 1-7

Vanessa de Araujo Goes, Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen and Mona Said El-Sherbini

Challenges and Adverse Effects of Wearing Face Masks in the COVID-19 Era pp. 1-7

Francis Gyapong, Ethel Debrah, Maame Oforiwaa, Abiola Isawumi and Lydia Mosi

Volume 13, issue 1, 2022

Experiences of Academics Working from Home during COVID-19: A Qualitative View from Selected South African Universities pp. 1-18

Chux Gervase Iwu, Obianuju E. Okeke-Uzodike, Emem Anwana, Charmaine Helena Iwu and Emmanuel Ekale Esambe

Arctic Sea Ice Decline and Geoengineering Solutions: Cascading Security and Ethical Considerations pp. 1-18

Alec P. Bennett, Troy J. Bouffard and Uma S. Bhatt

Human Flourishing in the Era of COVID-19: How Spirituality and the Faith Sector Help and Hinder Our Collective Response pp. 1-8

Jeff Levin

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Challenges in 2021 pp. 1-1

Challenges Editorial Office

Healthcare Service Quality from the Point of Healthcare Providers’ Perception at the Time of COVID-19 pp. 1-11

Olivera Ivanov, Zoran Gojković, Nenad Simeunović, Danijela Gračanin, Aleksandra Milovančev, Dejan Ivanov, Marko Bojović, Miloš Bugarčić and Nikola Stojić

Retirement Farewell, and Recommendations for the Next Generation of Scientists pp. 1-2

Palmiro Poltronieri

Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Cymbopogon citratus Leaf Extract and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial Properties pp. 1-17

S M Rakib-Uz-Zaman, Ehsanul Hoque Apu, Mohammed Nimeree Muntasir, Sadrina Afrin Mowna, Mst Gitika Khanom, Shah Saif Jahan, Nahid Akter, M. Azizur R. Khan, Nadia Sultana Shuborna, Shahriar Mohd Shams and Kashmery Khan

Worker Agency versus Wellbeing in the Enforced Work-From-Home Arrangement during COVID-19: A Labour Process Analysis pp. 1-13

Sheldon M. Bromfield

Professionals’ Views on Challenges in Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment during COVID-19 Pandemic in Finland pp. 1-13

Eeva Ekqvist, Tuija Karsimus, Arja Ruisniemi and Katja Kuusisto

Together Alone: Going Online during COVID-19 Is Changing Scientific Conferences pp. 1-13

Heather J. Bray, Jennifer Stone, Lillith Litchfield, Kara L. Britt, John L. Hopper and Wendy V. Ingman

Silenced Coffee Rooms—The Changes in Social Capital within Social Workers’ Work Communities during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic pp. 1-13

Sanna Saraniemi, Timo Harrikari, Vera Fiorentino, Marjo Romakkaniemi and Laura Tiitinen

A Spirit of Place pp. 1-6

Ava Carney

The Double-Sided Nature of Meaningful Work: Promoting and Challenging Factors within the Swedish Equine Sector pp. 1-14

Åsa Bergman Bruhn

Association between Information Dissemination and Compliance with Preventive Measures during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic in Hong Kong Working Population: Cross-Sectional Survey pp. 1-14

Clement Cheuk-Wai Ng, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Kin-Fai Ho, Annie Wai-Ling Cheung, Samuel Yeung-Shan Wong and Eng-Kiong Yeoh

Investigating the Status of Women Engineers in Education and Employment during the COVID-19 Pandemic pp. 1-14

Seema Singh

Planetary Health: We Need to Talk about Narcissism pp. 1-12

Alan C. Logan and Susan L. Prescott

Why Do Young Adults in the United States Have Such Low Rates of Organ Donation Registration? pp. 1-12

Amy J. Wotring, Timothy R. Jordan, Barbara Saltzman, Tavis Glassman, Jennifer Holloway and Jagdish Khubchandani

The Challenges and Realities of E-Learning during COVID-19: The Case of University Sport and Physical Education pp. 1-12

Louis Moustakas and Denise Robrade

COVID-19-Related Job Demands and Resources, Organizational Support, and Employee Well-Being: A Study of Two Nordic Countries pp. 1-20

Johanna Lilja, Silje Fladmark, Sanna Nuutinen, Laura Bordi, Riitta-Liisa Larjovuori, Siw Tone Innstrand, Marit Christensen and Kirsi Heikkilä-Tammi

Economic Evaluation of Nature-Based Therapy Interventions—A Scoping Review pp. 1-19

Henriette Busk, Ulrik Sidenius, Line Planck Kongstad, Sus Sola Corazon, Christina Bjørk Petersen, Dorthe Varning Poulsen, Patrik Karlsson Nyed and Ulrika Karlsson Stigsdotter

Planetary Health and Traditional Medicine: A Potential Synergistic Approach to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance pp. 1-10

Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Yusuf Amuda Tajudeen, Habeebullah Jayeola Oladipo and Mona Said El-Sherbini

The Right to Make Mistakes? The Limits to Adaptive Planning for Climate Change pp. 1-10

Andrew Kirby

Preliminary Exploration of the Red Pigment from Scytalidium cuboideum as a Cellulosic Pulp Colorant pp. 1-7

Derek W. Stone, Sarath M. Vega Gutierrez, Zielle M. Walsh and Seri C. Robinson

A Scoping Review Examining Governance, Co-Creation, and Social and Ecological Justice in Living Labs Literature pp. 1-16

Lindsay P. Galway, Charles Z. Levkoe, Rachel L. W. Portinga and Kathryn Milun

The Importance of Self-Leadership Strategies and Psychological Safety for Well-Being in the Context of Enforced Remote Work pp. 1-16

Kirsi Sjöblom, Soile Juutinen and Anne Mäkikangas

Time, Space and Agency in the Finnish Cultural Sector at the Time of COVID-19 pp. 1-16

Arja Haapakorpi, Minna Leinonen and Katri Otonkorpi-Lehtoranta

Remote and Technology-Based Dialogic Development during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Positive and Negative Experiences, Challenges, and Learnings pp. 1-24

Sirpa Syvänen and Kaija Loppela