Adherence to and factors moderating the implementation of childhood TB contact tracing guidelines in selected facilities in Ndola District, Zambia: a cross-sectional study by Elizabeth Kashindi, Patricia Maritim, Adam Silumbwe, Joseph M. Zulu, Gershom Chongwe, Patrick Kaonga, Choolwe Jacobs

“…Moderators of contact investigation guidelines were related to the provider and organizational context. With each additional year in a healthcare provider’s age, there was a corresponding 1.12 increase (AOR 1.12, 95% CI 1.03–1.22 P = 0.006) in adherence. …”
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PROTOCOL: The Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Physical Activity Interventions for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review Protocol by Xin Chen, Maaz Imam, Yutong Yi, JJ Pionke, Lixcy Vega, Anna Arthur, Jessie Chin, Chungyi Chiu

“…The focus of the scoping review is guided by the mnemonic PCC (Population, Concept, Context) recommended by the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis. …”
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Feasibility of cognitive testing and ecological momentary assessments using smartphones in middle aged and older adults with insomnia by Sara Ghadimi, Jason Ereso, Alexander J. Kaula, Nick Taptiklis, Francesca Cormack, Cathy Alessi, Jennifer L. Martin, Joseph M. Dzierzewski, Arash Naeim, Sarah Kremen, Tue Te, Constance H. Fung

“…We assessed the feasibility of self-administered cognitive testing via smartphone apps for collecting in-moment, in-context data about a person’s current state (ecological momentary assessment, EMA). …”
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Intravesical instillation-based mTOR-STAT3 dual targeting for bladder cancer treatment by Dae Hoon Lee, Jung Ki Yoo, Ki Hwan Um, Wootae Ha, Soo Min Lee, Junseong Park, Min Jeong Kye, Jungyo Suh, Jin Woo Choi

“…Graphical Abstract The current investigation introduces an innovative conceptualization of bispecific short hairpin RNA (bs_shRNA) tailored for the equilibrated modulation of dual genes within a singular cellular context. …”
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Potential of the mortgage housing lending market by N. I. Parusimova, D. A. Dobrin

“…However, under conditions of increased uncertainty-driven by both external and internal factors, as well as technological and social changes – the Russian mortgage housing lending market is undergoing continuous transformation and facing new contemporary challenges. …”
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Cluster randomized trial of a team communication training implementation strategy for depression screening in a pediatric healthcare system: a study protocol by Nicole A. Stadnick, Gregory A. Aarons, Hannah N. Edwards, Amy W. Bryl, Cynthia L. Kuelbs, Jonathan L. Helm, Lauren Brookman-Frazee

“…First, the project will use mixed methods to refine the team training strategy to fit the organizational context and workflows. Next, a hybrid type 3 implementation-effectiveness pilot trial will assess the initial effectiveness of the team communication training (implementation strategy) paired with the current universal depression screening protocol (clinical intervention) on implementation outcomes (i.e., feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, workflow efficiency) and clinical/services outcomes (increased frequency of needed screening and reduced time to service linkage). …”
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Neurological disorders caused by recreational use of nitrous oxide—a retrospective study from a German metropolitan area and review of the literature by Asya Tshagharyan, Se-Jong You, Christian Grefkes, Elke Hattingen, Joachim P. Steinbach, Pia S. Zeiner, Marcel Hildner, Iris Divé

“…Abstract Background The recreational use of nitrous oxide (N2O) has seen a worldwide rise in the recent years, resulting in an increased incidence of neurological complications due to N2O-induced functional vitamin B12 deficiency. …”
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Optimized bio-signal reconstruction and watermarking via enhanced fractional orthogonal moments by Gaber Hassan, Khalid M. Hosny, Islam S. Fathi

“…The findings indicate that the proposed methodology exhibits significantly higher performance levels than current methodologies, with a 64.3% improvement in PSNR (reaching 147.08 dB compared to 89.74 dB in existing approaches), 89.7% reduction in MSE (0.0092 versus 0.09 average), and 84.1% decrease in bit error rate (0.25 versus 1.57) for watermarking applications. …”
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University students’ physical features- reasons, consequences, solutions by Cristiana Lucretia Pop, Viorela Popescu, Rela Ciomag, Cristina Filip, Cristina Nae

“…This study adds evidence to the limited literature investigating university students' attitudes, opinions, and contexts that contribute to a decrease in their physical potential. …”
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Compatibility of the CEN-ISO/TS 82304-2 Health App Assessment Framework With Catalan and Italian Health Authorities’ Needs: Qualitative Interview Study by Petra Hoogendoorn, Mariam Shokralla, Romy Willemsen, Nick Guldemond, María Villalobos-Quesada

“… BackgroundHealth authorities of European Union (EU) member states are increasingly working to integrate quality health apps into their health care systems. …”
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Addressing the Socioemotional Dimension of Medical Education: Protocol for a Scoping Review of Student-Driven Development Strategies by Cintia Canato Martins, Marco Antônio Ribeiro Filho, Christian Guilherme Capobianco dos Santos, Luana Ribeiro Altrão lorino, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Matheus Querino da Silva, Loiane Letícia dos Santos, Emerson Roberto dos Santos, Natalia Almeida de Arnaldo Silva Rodriguez Castro, Helena Landin Gonçalves Cristóvão, Randolfo dos Santos Júnior, Gerardo Maria de Araújo Filho, Patrícia da Silva Fucuta, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Denise Cristina Móz Vaz Oliani, Neide Aparecida Micelli Domingos, Maria Cristina de Oliveira Santos Miyazaki, Júlio César André

“… BackgroundThe current international context, marked by complex global challenges, necessitates the rapid intervention of higher education institutions to contribute to social transformation. …”
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Deep reinforcement learning applications and prospects in industrial scenarios by JING TAN, Ligang YANG, Xiaorui LI, Zhaolin YUAN, Yunduan CUI, Chao YAO, Zongjie WANG, Xiaojuan BAN

“…However, with the rapid advancements in Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing, traditional control methods are increasingly inadequate to address the growing complexity, high dynamics, and real-time demands of modern industrial environments. …”
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Neurotoxic Effects of Pesticides: Implications for Neurodegenerative and Neurobehavioral Disorders by Alexandra Andreea Botnaru, Ancuta Lupu, Paula Cristina Morariu, Alexandra Jităreanu, Alin Horatiu Nedelcu, Branco Adrian Morariu, Emil Anton, Maria Luisa Di Gioia, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Oana Maria Dragostin, Madalina Vieriu, Ionela Daniela Morariu

“…Pesticides play an essential role in modern agriculture, yet increasing evidence links their widespread use to neurotoxic effects that contribute to both neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. …”
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Deterioration of sleep and mental health in individuals with insomnia during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown by Alison Bentley, Laura C. Roden, Jonathan P. Davy, Stella Iacovides, F. Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Karine Scheuermaier, Raphaella Lewis, Gosia Lipinska, Johanna Roche, Candice J. Christie, Swantje Wells, Dale E. Rae

“…Comparative analyses were conducted between participants who identified a current or previous diagnosis of insomnia (n = 135, Insomnia group, irrespective of whether they had current symptoms or not) and those reporting no sleep disorders (n = 700, No-Insomnia group). …”
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Kavalactones support motivation to move during intensive training in males preparing for military special operations forces by Sheena Y. Smith, Carlos F. Aylwin, Tyler F. Daniels, Jennifer L. Greer, Laura J. Kunces, Loukia Lili, Stephen M. Phipps, Caleb M. Schmidt, Julian C. Schmidt, Michael A. Schmidt

“…Furthermore, the group taking kavalactones first never experienced a significant decrease in Move motivation state (lowest mean score 21.0, highest 28.6, all p ≥ 0.05), while the group receiving kavalactones in the last 2 weeks of the study had Move scores that were statistically lower than baseline (lowest mean score 8.6, highest 25.9, all p ≤ 0.05) at all time points but the last (p = 0.063) after 2 weeks of kavalactones exposure.Conclusions We report a novel finding that kavalactones may support performance by maintaining or rescuing the desire to expend energy in the context of significant physical and mental strain in well-conditioned individuals, even in a context of already normal cortisol, sleep, and mood.…”
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Impact of demographic ageing on sustainability of public finance in Serbia by Zdravković Aleksandar, Domazet Ivana, Nikitović Vladimir

“…In this context, critical review of the current government approach to the pension growth dynamics was given from the perspective of medium-term sustainability of pension system, which resulted in appropriate recommendations. …”
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Everyday living with osteoarthritis in the global South: A qualitative focus group inquiry in Nigeria by Tolulope Owoyemi, Ibidunni Alonge, Oladapo Adetunji, Emmanuel Ogbu, Adebimpe Ogunbanjo, Simon White, Adewale Adebajo, Christian Mallen, Opeyemi O. Babatunde, Krysia Dziedzic

“…This study aimed to explore lived experiences, expressed needs and current care gaps for people living with osteoarthritis in low-health resource contexts using Nigeria as a case study. …”
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The Relationship between Smoking and Household Expenditure: A Quantile Regressions Analysis by Nomusa Yolanda Nkomo, Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo

“…The study contributes to the scholarship by broadening the understanding of the harmful consequences of tobacco use on household resource allocation, particularly in a developing country context. It offers substantial empirical evidence demonstrating that smoking diminishes educational expenditure among the most impoverished households, a demographic frequently overlooked in current studies.…”
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Effect of Clinical Nursing Practice Guidelines regarding Percutaneous Coronary Interventions on Patients' Anxiety and Satisfaction by Ebtisam A. Elhihi, ibrahim A. ibrahim, Faisal A. Alasmari, Awad H. alkhatib, Nahlah A. Alzahrani, Alaa M. Abuhaleimah, Sanaa B. Barnawi, Bayan F. Jilani, Hadeel Y. ALhawsawi, Shatha M. Alsufyani, Amnah Al ahdal, Amr O. Al ahdal

“… Context: The quality of delivery the healthcare must be improved due to the quick changes in the health care. …”
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Valorising mango, cashew apple, and papaya by-products for sustainable small ruminant production in low-income food deficit countries—a review by Antoinette Simpah Anim-Jnr, Salma Binta Yusif Ishaq, Prince Sasu, Sadat Gyimah, Henry Michael Rivers Greathead, Christine Boesch, Faith Philemon Mabiki, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux

“…The review examines the current state of small ruminant livestock production in LIFDCs, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and adopts a systems thinking approach to consider using cashew apple, papaya, and mango by-products as a potential feed source. …”
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