Methods for the health technology assessment of complex interventions: a protocol for a scoping review by Tracy Merlin, Abdolvahab Baghbanian, Drew Carter, Shuhong Wang

“…Introduction In healthcare policy and economic literature, research on the health technology assessment (HTA) of complex interventions (CIs) is becoming increasingly important. In many developed countries, HTA guides decision-making to help achieve greater value for money when funding health care. …”
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A review of coal mine saline mine water treatment and utilization technologies by Weidong MAO, Zhongquan GUO, Yuan FU, Jiuli YANG, Xufeng XU, Yantao WU, Zhipeng TANG, Jun ZHANG, Dongfeng CUI, Junzhao ZHU

“…China’s coal production is dominated by underground mining. With increasing mining depth, there is an observed rise in the proportion of saline mine water emissions. …”
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Fuel cell technologies in the automotive sector: A focus on proton exchange membrane and Alkaline fuel cells by Vijay Bhooshan Kumar, Aakash Collin, M. Gopi Sankar, Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

“…As a result, automotive manufacturers are increasingly compelled to explore alternative green energy sources for vehicle propulsion. …”
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Implementation of a community-based LC-UV drug checking service: promising preliminary findings on feasibility and validity by Nicolas Fabresse, Eurydice Papias, Alma Heckenroth, Victor Martin, Daniel Allemann, Perrine Roux

“…Abstract Background The increasing diversity of psychoactive substances on the unregulated drug market poses significant health, psychological, and social risks to people who use drugs (PWUD). …”
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An in-depth understanding of stakeholders’ experiences about their participation in the co-production of ‘Maze Out’: a serious game for the treatment of eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Aida Bikic, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Martina Scarpelli, Luciana Schneider, Regina Christiansen

“…Abstract Background Co-production is increasingly used in mental health research and clinical settings. …”
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Trade-Off Between Growth Regimes in <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i>: Impact on Carotenoid Production by Patrícia Acosta Caetano, Pricila Pinheiro Nass, Mariany Costa Deprá, Tatiele Casagrande do Nascimento, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Leila Queiroz Zepka

“…With the increasing awareness of socio-environmental issues, a global trend has emerged emphasizing the valorization of natural ingredients that promote health and well-being within sustainable production systems, such as microalgae-based carotenoids. …”
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Application of mobile health (mHealth) in the field of eye care: A scoping review of interventions used by individuals and health services to communicate by Priya Morjaria, Jessica Massie, Alex-Anne Harvey, Covadonga Bascaran, Iris Gordon, Stuart Keel, Andrew Bastawrous

“…Predominantly, mHealth is used for multiple eye conditions and interventions aiming to increase adherence to treatments, improve appointment attendance, and raise awareness of eyecare. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicle as A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Chemotherapy-Induced Male Infertility: A Review Article by Maryam Taher, Hanieh Jalali, Homa Mohseni Kouchesfehani, Gholamreza Kaka

“…Chemotherapy has been shown to induce cellular stress in testicles, leading to testicular dysfunction and the activation of apoptotic pathways in response to external and internal stress. The current research aims to review the potential therapeutic advantages of sEVs derived from MSCs in addressing sperm abnormalities and male infertility resulting from chemotherapy. …”
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Post-diapause synthesis of ArHsp40-2, a type 2 J-domain protein from Artemia franciscana, is developmentally regulated and induced by stress. by Nathan M Rowarth, Thomas H MacRae

“…ArHsp40-2 is a type 2 J-domain protein, lacking a zinc binding domain but containing other domains characteristic of these proteins. …”
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Experimental Study on the Burning Characteristics of Photovoltaic Modules with Different Inclination Angles Under the Pool Fire by Jingwen Xiao, Dong Lin, Jia Zeng, Shuai Zhang, Jinlong Zhao

“…Mountain photovoltaic (PV) power stations cover vast areas and contain dense equipment. Once direct current arc faults occur in PV modules, they can pose a serious thermal threat to surrounding facilities and combustible materials, potentially resulting in a PV array fire accident. …”
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Sensitivity Approach for Blood Glucose Impedance Data Using the Geselowitz Theorem by Bruna Gabriela Pedro, John Alexander Gomez Sanchez, Pedro Bertemes-Filho

“…The article presents a preclinical study focused on developing a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device. Current glucose monitoring methods, such as capillary or venous tests, are inconvenient for frequent use, making continuous monitoring challenging. …”
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Is Brazil reaching malaria elimination? A time series analysis of malaria cases from 2011 to 2023. by Klauss Kleydmann Sabino Garcia, Seyi Soremekun, Amanda Amaral Abrahão, Paola Barbosa Marchesini, Chris Drakeley, Walter Massa Ramalho, André M Siqueira

“…Pf infections remain a persistent challenge to control in the country and may require novel measures for containment. Current government supporting actions towards combating illegal goldmining activities and protecting indigenous populations may help malaria control indicators for the following years.…”
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Factors driving the biomass and species richness of desert plants in northern Xinjiang China. by Cheng Fei, Yi Qiang Dong, Sha Zhou An

“…Accurate estimations of the biomass and species richness of desert plants are of great value for maintaining ecosystem stability; however, current assessments remain a challenge due to the large spatial heterogeneity in biomass and species richness and difficulties posed by time-consuming field surveys, particularly in remote areas. …”
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Vertical distribution of ¹³⁷Cs in soddy-podzolic sandy soil in grasslands and forests of the Bryansk region in 2015–2016 by V. P. Ramzaev, A. N. Barkovsky, K V. Varfolomeeva

“…With increasing depth, the activity concentration decreased and reached a minimum in the deepest layers. …”
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Analysis of the influence of the microbial load of poultry facilities on the development of keel “mins” in turkeys by R. I. Fedyniak, R. A. Peleno

“…The maximum values of the microbial load were from 60 to 90 days when 1 m3 contained from 5.35 ± 1.20 to 5.41 ± 0.17 lg CFU. From the 91st day until the end of the production cycle, a decrease in the microbial load of poultry houses' air was noted, from 2.5 to 3.9 %. …”
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Polarization of T-helper 2 to 1 phenotype has arisen in rat asthmatic pulmonary tissue after intra-tracheal administration of bone marrow-derived c-Kit+ cells by Fatemeh Mir-ershadi, Mahdi Ahmadi, Reza Rahbarghazi, Hossein Heiran, Aref Delkhosh, Majid Khaksar, Rana Keyhanmanesh

“…Conclusions: The results of the current experiment highlighted the therapeutic capacity of c-Kit+cells in the alleviation of asthmatic changes at the cellular level.…”
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A Rotated Object Detection Model With Feature Redundancy Optimization for Coronary Athero-Sclerotic Plaque Detection by Xue Hao, Haza Nuzly Abdull Hamed, Qichen Su, Xin Dai, Linqiang Deng

“…Current methods for addressing redundant features rely mostly on simple feature selection or reduction methods, overlooking the significance of redundant features in model training. …”
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Not just money: what mothers value in conditional cash transfer programs in India by David Bishai, Krishna D Rao, Shivani Kachwaha, Avril Kaplan

“…Introduction Conditional cash transfers (CCTs) have become an important policy tool for increasing demand for key maternal and child health services in low/middle-income countries. …”
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The Structural Model of Happiness Based on Mindfulness with Mediator Role of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Compassion and Resilience by Mohammad Reza Tamannai far, Faezeh Taraffo

“…Moreover, the indirect effect of mindfulness on happiness was significant in that mindfulness leads to an increase in resilience by enhancing emotional intelligence and self-compassion, while it improves happiness by increasing resilience. …”
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Comprehensive Review of Intrusion Detection Techniques: ML and DL in Different Networks by Imane Rakine, Aziz Oukaira, Kamal El Guemmat, Issam Atouf, Sara Ouahabi, Mohamed Talea, Tarik Bouragba

“…With the increasing number of new attacks, virtualized and distributed networks require greater attention and investment in cybersecurity. …”
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