Nested case-control study investigating factors affecting initial adoption of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: amidst comprehensive service cov... by Yuzhou Gu, JiaLi Yang, Yefei Luo, Lishan Zhan, Fanghua Liu, Wenting Zeng, Huifang Xu, Huifang Xu, Yongheng Lu, Yanshan Cai, Zhigang Han

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals who primarily sought sexual partners through offline venues in the past 6 months (aOR = 5.28, 95% CI: 1.01–27.79), had more than one sexual partner in the past 6 months (aOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.33–5.74), engaged with more than two casual partners in the past 6 months (aOR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.35–6.78), or had more than one regular partner (aOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.51–7.51) exhibited an increased likelihood of initiating HIVST.ConclusionIn the context of comprehensive promotion and coverage of HIVST service, the development of personalized, adaptable, and innovative HIVST strategies for MSM with a higher number of sexual partners, particularly those in regular partnerships and those seeking partners offline, may further increase the adoption of HIVST among MSM.…”
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Medicina verde în practica veterinară: O alternativă sustenabilă la antimicrobiene by Larisa M. Ardelean, Florin Muselin, Alexandru Octavian Doma, Mihai Folescu, Daiana Ionela Cocos, Romeo Teodor Cristina, Eugenia Dumitrescu

“…In the current global context, marked by the intensification of climate change, environmental degradation, and the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), veterinary medicine is facing a critical challenge: identifying sustainable alternatives to conventional treatments. …”
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Assessment of Reader Technologies for Over-the-Counter Diagnostic Testing by Mia Cirrincione, Maren Downing, Kevin Leite, Samuel Dolphin, Adam Samuta, Mack Schermer, Kimberly Noble, Brian Walsh

“…Reader technology type, which is predictive of core reader attributes, should be considered when selecting a reader technology for a specific LFA test within the context of regulatory guidance. As diagnostics increase in complexity, readers provide solutions to accessibility challenges, facilitate public health reporting, and ease the transition to multiplex testing, therefore increasing market availability.…”
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Defining, assessing, and implementing organizational health literacy: barriers, facilitators, and tools – a systematic review by Nicola Pelizzari, Loredana Covolo, Elisabetta Ceretti, Carlotta Fiammenghi, Umberto Gelatti

“…Abstract Background Organizational health literacy (OHL) is increasingly recognized as a fundamental aspect of high-quality healthcare delivery, focusing on organizations’ roles in enabling patients to access, understand, and use health information effectively. …”
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Co-benefits of resilience planning: a review of analysis tools and methods by Jennifer F. Helgeson, Azin Al Kajbaf, Juan F. Fung

“…Fung and Helgeson reviewed the literature on co-benefits with a specific focus on the definition of co-benefits, areas where co-benefits are used the most (considering the literature related to climate change), and co-benefit measurement and assessment methodologies in the context of resilience planning. The current study further explores these areas by focusing on the development of the literature on co-benefits published since 2017. …”
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CMIP6 multi-model ensemble projection of reference evapotranspiration using machine learning algorithms by Milad Nouri, Shadman Veysi

“…This highlights the critical necessity for adaptive strategies in agricultural water management to mitigate the adverse CC effects. In this context, the current findings can assist decision-makers in identifying hotspots and quantifying CC impacts, thereby enabling the design of crucial adaptations.…”
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Insurtech innovations and telematics as «drivers» of change in the insurance industry by A.Yu. Polchanov, K.O. Halatiuk

“…The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of the introduction of innovative technologies (Insurtech) and telematics on the development of the insurance market in the context of increasing globalization trends. Results. …”
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Modelling the supply and need for health professionals for primary health care in Ghana: Implications for health professions education and employment planning. by James Avoka Asamani, Christmal Dela Christmals, Gerda Marie Reitsma

“…As Ghana's population increases and the disease burden doubles, it is imperative to estimate the potential supply and need for health professionals; and the level of investment in health professions education and employment that will be necessary to avert any mismatches.…”
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Posthumanity in DeLillo’s Zero K: the rising connections between identity and technology by Alan Medeiros Casteluber, Giséle Manganelli Fernandes

“… In Zero K, DeLillo revisits the ever-increasing connection between identity and technology However, he does so in a unique way, adding (im)mortality issues to an already complex mix. …”
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Nuclear Power Plants as Equivalents of Hydroelectric Reservoirs and Providers of Grid Stability: The Case of the Brazilian Electrical System by Ivo Leandro Dorileo, Welson Bassi, Danilo Ferreira de Souza

“…In the current configuration of Brazil’s hydro-thermal-wind power system, hydroelectric reservoirs have progressively lost their long-term regulatory role due to inadequate planning, inefficient energy use, and reduced inflows. …”
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Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Whole Dried Figs Attributes: A Preliminary Study in Italy by Federica Monaco, Pietro De Marinis, Guido Sali

“…This research combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to enrich the current knowledge and uncover consumers’ attitudes towards whole dried figs. …”
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EMERGING TRENDS IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING by Mariana RADOV

“…The article highlights the importance of business and management consulting field and its current trends, especially in the context of pandemic and worldwide changes. …”
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STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE THROUGH ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR by Cătălina BRATOSIN-VASILACHE

“…One of the key means to foster resilience is by ensuring a secure energy sector. Shaped by the current geopolitical environment, the international energy system has been fronting significant multilayered challenges that are exerting a growing influence on the energy security dynamics and economic stability. …”
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Field Observation in Mental Health Inpatient Settings: An Integrative Review and Reporting Guideline by Joy Maddigan, Ahmad M. Deeb, Kristen Romme, Chantille Isler

“…Lack of requirements for reporting observation methods increases the potential for researchers to omit important details, leading to ambiguity in interpretation, challenges in replicating the study, and misinformed conclusions. …”
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Behavior and sustainability benefits of modular steel buildings by Ahed Habib, Ausamah Al Houri, Bashar Alibrahim, Maan Habib

“…Accordingly, this study aims to first perform a bibliometric analysis of current literature to identify key trends in the field, then discuss the existing findings in the literature, and finally conduct a critical sustainability assessment to place modular steel buildings within the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Deep learning for malignant lymph node segmentation and detection: a review by Wenxia Wu, Adrien Laville, Eric Deutsch, Roger Sun

“…In recent years, deep learning-based automatic segmentation has gained increasing attention, leading to a proliferation of scholarly works on OAR and tumor segmentation algorithms utilizing deep learning techniques. …”
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From research to reality: the need for practical guidance for inclusive teaching practices of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in higher education by Angelos Bakogiannis

“… In a higher education (HE) landscape that is becoming increasingly internationalised and diversified, the importance of inclusive teaching practices, particularly in the context of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), is gaining growing international attention. …”
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Review of Articles Published Between 2014 and 2023 on Toxic Leadership Using Bibliometric Analysis: Comparison of DergiPark and Web of Science Databases by Timur Köse, Duygu Toplu Yaşlıoğlu

“…This study is important for observing and evaluating the current state of toxic leadership literature. In addition, it may lead to future studies in the context of related variables.…”
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FEMINIZATION OF PROFESSIONS (BASED ON THE MATERIALS OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE) by I.A. Fedorova, Yu.S. Nikiforova

“…The analysis examines the historical context of the emergence of feminitives, the influence of feminist linguistics, and current trends in the use of gender-neutral forms. …”
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Online Communities by Hikaru Yamamoto

“…Furthermore, the traditional dichotomy between offline and online communities is increasingly blurred by technologies like mixed reality. …”
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