Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unparalleled worldwide transformations, impacting all facets of human existence, including health systems, economies, societal norms, and individual behaviors. Aim: The goal is to comprehend the enduring alterations in public health strategies, economic recuperation processes, changes in work and education paradigms, and the psychological consequences for populations globally. Methods and Materials: This analysis uses a multidisciplinary approach by incorporating data from healthcare studies, economic reports, educational research, and psychological assessments. It aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the world after the pandemic. Results: The findings suggest that the “New Normal” encompasses a wide range of changes, such as a greater dependence on digital technology, a transition toward remote work and learning, substantial modifications in global supply chains, and a revised outlook on health and wellness. The potential long-term consequences of these changes indicate that some may provide opportunities for innovation and expansion, whereas others present challenges that necessitate strategic planning and policy interventions. Conclusion: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a critical moment for global leaders, policymakers, and individuals to navigate the complexities of a transformed world, emphasizing the need for resilience, adaptability, and a renewed commitment to collective well-being.

A BSTRACT: Tribes are the most vulnerable, particularly in healthcare. Health research in a population helps to understand the trends of various diseases and other social determinants causing them. Our study aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of Tribal research in India from its status quo. Materials and Methods: Research articles on tribal health were retrieved from Scopus and analyzed using MS Office, VOS viewer, and Word Cloud generator from January 2000 to December 2020. The number of research publications published each year, the clustering pattern of contributing authors, the most popular journals, the leading publication, document type, domain research areas, and commonly used keywords were all considered in the study. Results: As a result of the search, 1249 research publications were found. According to our selection criteria, only 395 research papers were included in the analysis. Approximately 43 research publications were published in 2020, but only three articles were published in 2000. Almost 35.7% of articles were published in traditional medicine, and 15.7% and 14.7% of articles were published in nutrition and infectious diseases. Less than 1% of articles were published in Health Policy, and 1.5% were published in Health Systems. Conclusions: The study results showed that the research on tribes has now been improving in the following years. Research into tribal mental health and health care systems should be encouraged. Collaboration and funding may assist academic institutions in raising awareness of health issues in these populations.

Globally, depression is the most common mental health condition in older individuals which is a significant emerging public health problem in developing countries like Nepal. Older adults with depression are overlooked in Nepal due to the paucity of updated evidences on geriatric depression. The current study is aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and its covariates among older adults. PRISMA-compliant searches of the PubMed, Scopus, NepMed/Nepjol, and Google Scholar databases were conducted from 2013 to 2023. The included papers’ quality was assessed using a JBI quality appraisal technique. The data were analysed using R statistical program. Heterogenicity was assessed by I²test. Random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled prevalence of depression. Twenty studies from three regions of Nepal including 5728 older adults were assessed. In Nepal, geriatric depression affected 52% of the overall population (95% CI = 44%, 59%). The pooled prevalence in the subgroup analysis was higher in the central region and among older adults living in old age homes. The presence of chronic diseases, ≥ 70 years of age, female, illiterate, limitation of Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), and feeling of loneliness were the independent predictors of geriatric depression. Egger (p < 0.0002) and Harbord (p< 0.0001) indicated the presence of publication bias. Even though the estimation of depression differs with geographic region and study settings, one out of two older adults in Nepal had depression, suggesting the need for public health interventions to support and reduce geriatric depression in Nepal.