Extended Calibration Technique of a Four-Hole Probe for Three-Dimensional Flow Measurements by Suresh Munivenkatareddy, Nekkanti Sitaram

“…In addition, errors due to the data reduction program for the probe are presented. The errors are found to be reasonably small in all the three zones. …”
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Evaluation of un-medicated, self-paced alcohol withdrawal. by Martin Craig, Antonio Pennacchia, Neil R Wright, Henry W Chase, Lee Hogarth

“…To address this question, the current study examined the reduction in alcohol consumption, assessed by breath alcohol and drink diary self-report, of 405 alcohol-dependent clients over a 10-day, un-medicated, self-paced alcohol reduction program that included group discussion of strategies for titrating between withdrawal and intoxication. …”
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Epidemiology of Drug Use and HIV-Related Risk Behaviors among People Who Inject Drugs in Mwanza, Tanzania. by Annabel Xulin Tan, Saidi Kapiga, Kaveh Khoshnood, R Douglas Bruce

“…Our results show that heroin use and HIV risk related behaviors are pressing problems that should not be ignored in Mwanza. Harm reduction programs are urgently needed in this population.…”
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Sloppiness Consistency in Biomechanical Models and Its Inspired Dual‐Space Model Optimization by Jiabao Tang, Wenyang Liu, Yiqi Mao, Shujuan Hou

“…The discovered pattern inspires to construct a sloppiness‐based parameter hyperspace and proposes a model reduction program that performs model optimization by exploring four sub‐hyperspaces. …”
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Radiation Dose Optimization in Interventional Cardiology: A Teaching Hospital Experience by M. K. Badawy, T. Clark, D. Carrion, P. Deb, O. Farouque

“…This study aims to analyze the effects of different protocol settings in routine coronary angiograms, from the perspective of a large tertiary center implementing a rapid dose reduction program. Routine coronary angiograms were chosen to compare baseline levels of radiation, and the dose imparted before and after dose optimization techniques was measured. …”
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Interventions for Reducing Screen Time of Preschoolers: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Markel Rico-González, Eivind Holsbrekken, Ricardo Martín-Moya, Luca Paolo Ardigò

“…While some, like the Parents’ Screen Time Reduction Program, led to significant reductions in screen time and improved parental attitudes and behaviors, others, such as short counseling interventions, did not yield significant changes. …”
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EFFECT ANALYSIS OF ROTATIONAL SPEED CHANGES ON PROPELLER TURBINES ON THE POTENTIAL FOR CAVITATION FORMATION USING COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC METHOD (CFD) by Aditya Putra Widodo, Deni Shidqi Khaerudini

“…Water energy can be used for electricity production and supports emission reduction programs because it does not produce CO2 emissions during the electricity production process by water turbines. …”
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Preventing stunting among adolescents by increasing knowledge and awareness of local food utilization by Nur Aini Mahmudah, Nur Agustin Mardiana, Aditya Wirawantoro Putra, Panji Purnomo, Anang Widigdyo, David Kurniawan

“…The "Acceleration of Stunting Reduction" program is targeting adolescents (teenagers) as one of its key groups. …”
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Evaluation of engineering properties of soil for sustainable urban development by Qaysi Saleh, Al-Shmrani Awad, Abdelrahman Kamal

“…According to National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program criteria, soil classification identifies loose sediments (Class E) as unsuitable for construction, while stiffer deposits (Classes D and C) offer stable foundations. …”
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The value of a statistical life in assessing seismic resilience enhancement policies: A stated preference binary choice experiment by Mohammad Amin Eshghi Nezami, Hamed Kashani

“…This can lead to under- or over-estimation of VSL, misappropriation of the funds for seismic vulnerability reduction programs, and adverse economic, political, and social consequences. …”
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Serum Neopterin Is Not Increased in Obese Juveniles by Harald Mangge, Florian Freytag, Gunter Almer, Daniel Weghuber, Carmen Bauer-Denk, Dietmar Fuchs

“…Additionally, the influence of a 12 months weight reduction program on neopterin levels was investigated in 31 obese juveniles. …”
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The Epidemiological Boehringer Ingelheim Employee Study—Part I: Impact of Overweight and Obesity on Cardiometabolic Risk by Kerstin Kempf, Stephan Martin, Carmen Döhring, Klaus Dugi, Carolin Wolfram von Wolmar, Burkhard Haastert, Michael Schneider

“…Occupational weight reduction programs seem to be reasonable strategies.…”
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Daily breakfast: will skipping a morning meal become a new prognostic marker? by O. B. Shvabskaia, N. S. Karamnova, O. M. Drapkina

“…The role of morning meals in weight reduction programs is fully discussed. The issues of connection between the morning meal and daily calorie intake, the nutritional value of consumption of total protein, vitamins and minerals, as well as the uniform meal distribution across the day are considered. …”
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Non-invasive hemoglobin screening device: a promising digital method for reducing anemia prevalence through routine screening and timely intervention by Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra, Chaitali Roy, Komal Agarwal, Sonal Deep Sharma, Sudip Roy Chowdhury, Sandeep Sharma, Harshavardhan Rajagopal, Dayanidhi Meher

“…But no study has shown the significance of such non-invasive devices on a routine basis for determining their impact on anemia reduction programs. This study is conducted to determine the impact of regular hemoglobin screening on the women population to determine its potential in reducing anemia, using a digitalized non-invasive device.Method A cross-sectional study was conducted on 203 women of reproductive age group, residing in the Moradabad district. …”
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Determining factors affecting flood risk perception among local communities in Iran by Moslem Savari, Ahmad Jafari, Abbas Sheheytavi

“…Overall, the findings of this study can significantly assist policymakers in designing flood risk reduction programs and facilitating safer living conditions in flood-prone areas.…”
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A qualitative study in Magelang Central Java Indonesia: Mothers’ knowledge, parenting styles and national priority programs managing of stunting in toddlers by Hadi Ashar, Mohammad Zen Rahfiludin, Sri Achadi Nugraheni, Dwi Hapsari Tjandrarini, Arita Murwani, Sri Supadmi, Diah Yunitawati, Hastin Dyah Kusumawardani, Muhamad Arif Musoddaq, Leny Latifah

“…Conclusion: Maternal parenting patterns, maternal and cadre knowledge, and suboptimal stunting reduction programs influence stunting reduction. Recommendations for strategies to accelerate stunting reduction include: improving knowledge and parenting skills of cadres and mothers of toddlers, and increasing program commitment and coordination.…”
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Prediction of injuries in elite soccer players with the analysis of asymmetries in the CMJ through the use of Machine Learning tools by Ángel Aceña Rodríguez, Alvaro Vita, Raul Quintana, Carlos Reyes, Aitor Abal, Pol Corpas, Luis Vita, David Agusti, Enrique Portaz

“…These findings highlight the importance of the CMJ as part of injury monitoring and injury reduction programs. …”
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Economic evaluation of evidence-based strategies to reduce unhealthy alcohol use: a resource allocation guide by Delia Hendrie, Ted R. Miller, Ted R. Miller

“…Benefit–cost ratios and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios were calculated for each intervention.ResultsAcross the various categories of alcohol harm reduction programs, interventions demonstrating good value for money were identified. …”
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Decoding the livelihood vulnerability of flood-prone communities in Vietnam: Implications for disaster risk reduction and sustainable rural development by Nguyen Cong Dinh, Nguyen Quang Tan, Bui Duc Tinh, Vo Hoang Ha, Nguyen Duc Kien, Pham Xuan Hung, Nguyen Hoang Khanh Linh, Ho Thi Phuong

“…Therefore, development policies and disaster risk reduction programs should prioritize disadvantaged groups, focusing on promoting social inclusion and gender equality in accessing services and public resources. …”
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Comparison of high vs. normal/low protein diets on renal function in subjects without chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Lukas Schwingshackl, Georg Hoffmann

“…In the light of the high risk of kidney disease among obese, weight reduction programs recommending HP diets especially from animal sources should be handled with caution.…”
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