Organising general practice for care homes: a multi-method study by Barbara Hanratty, Rachel Stocker, David Sinclair, Katie Brittain, Karen Spilsbury, Daniel Stow, Louise Robinson, Fiona E Matthews

“…Applying standardised costs to our data suggests that increasing contacts over time may increase primary care costs by up to £35,000 per annum for an average care home. …”
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Cervical ripening at home or in hospital during induction of labour: the CHOICE prospective cohort study, process evaluation and economic analysis by Mairead Black, Cassandra Yuill, Mairi Harkness, Sayem Ahmed, Linda Williams, Kathleen A Boyd, Maggie Reid, Amar Bhide, Neelam Heera, Jane Huddleston, Neena Modi, John Norrie, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Julia Sanders, Gordon C S Smith, Rosemary Townsend, Helen Cheyne, Christine McCourt, Sarah Stock

“…Following pilot analysis, the primary comparison was changed to ensure feasibility and to reflect current practice, comparing home cervical ripening using a balloon catheter with in-hospital cervical ripening using any prostaglandin from 37 weeks of gestation. …”
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Patient partner engagement in the publication process: challenges and possible solutions by Krista E. Cooksey, Mark Neuman, Mara Bollini, Bethany Pennington, Hugo de O. Campos, Kathleen Oberst, Melissa Wurst, Mary C. Politi

“…When patients contribute to publications, they can bring unique perspectives that may enhance the impact, reach, and utility of the research in real-world contexts. Currently, there is limited systematic guidance to support patient partners as they navigate this complex publication process. …”
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Rehabilitation interventions delivered via telehealth to support self-management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: A scoping review protocol. by Rosemarie Barnett, Nuzhat Shakaib, Thomas A Ingram, Simon Jones, Raj Sengupta, Peter C Rouse

“…Data will be summarized qualitatively, and if appropriate, quantitatively via frequency counts of the components comprising the 'Concept' and 'Context' categories of the PCC framework.<h4>Discussion</h4>Findings from the proposed scoping review will identify how telehealth is currently used in the delivery of rehabilitation interventions for RMDs. …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation use in neuropathic pain with comorbid depression: a review of efficient treatment protocols’ parameters by D. S. Astafyeva, Ya. V. Vlasov, A. I. Strelnik, O. V. Chigareva, E. A. Markina, T. I. Shishkovskaya, D. A. Smirnova, A. Ya. Gayduk

“…Across the data analysis we evaluated such rTMS parameters as the type of a coil, type of stimulation area, locus of gained evoked motor potential, amplitude of stimulation, duration of session, frequency/number of sessions per day/month, tie duration between sessions, number and frequency of trains, amount and frequency of pulses containing and efficacy of treatment. Those studies that performed repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation using the figure‑of‑8 coil over the M1 brain area, for 10 or more daily sessions with duration from 7 up to 40 minutes, of 10–20 Hz frequency, intensity 80–90 % of resting motor threshold and total pulses number over 1500 per session demonstrated the greater efficacy in pain level decrease and depression scores reduction among neuropathic pain patients with comorbid depression. …”
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Interactions Between Nanoparticles and Tomato Plants: Influencing Host Physiology and the Tomato Leafminer’s Molecular Response by Inzamam Ul Haq, Xiangyun Cai, Habib Ali, Muhammad Rehan Akhtar, Muhammad Adeel Ghafar, Moazam Hyder, Youming Hou

“…The current study illustrates the broader implications of nanoparticle use in agriculture, which is a sustainable pathway to increase crop resilience and productivity while reducing the impact of pests. …”
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PROBLEM ISSUES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE CONDITIONS OF NBIC CONVERGENCE by Marianna VASILCHENKO, Elena DERUNOVA, Anton VORONOV, Maria RGEVSKAYA

“…Currently, in the agro-industrial complex, the problem of import substitution of key technological solutions, innovative resources and digital technologies is becoming increasingly important for increasing agricultural production. …”
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Pedagogical science in Russia: Much history, no strategies by I. P. Smirnov

“…It is well known that when scientific successes are modest, history, an endless exploration of the past instead of a strategic analysis of the future, is used.The aim of the present article was a critical discussion of the subject, goals and content of modern pedagogical research, reasons for scientists’ focus on historical context of education, their isolation from the current situation and the strategy for its further development.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Brain Fog and Cognitive Dysfunction in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Evidence-Based Review by Sanger BD, Alarachi A, McNeely HE, McKinnon MC, McCabe RE

“…We define “brain fog” as the subjective experience of cognitive difficulties, in keeping with the most common colloquial and research use of the term. While a recent increase in use of this term has largely been in the context of the post-coronavirus-19 condition known as long COVID, “brain fog” has also been discussed in relation to several other conditions including mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …”
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The global energy challenge: second-generation feedstocks on marginal lands for a sustainable biofuel production by Claudio Russo, Valerio Cirillo, Nausicaa Pollaro, Fabio Terribile, Andrea Chiodini, Albino Maggio

“…Biofuels represent a renewable source of energy, but their production has raised concerns regarding their possible impacts on food security. Indeed, the current biofuel production primarily relies on food crops and arable lands. …”
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The importance of genotyping within the climate-smart plant breeding value chain – integrative tools for genetic enhancement programs by Ana Luísa Garcia-Oliveira, Rodomiro Ortiz, Fatma Sarsu, Søren K. Rasmussen, Paterne Agre, Asrat Asfaw, Moctar Kante, Subhash Chander

“…In this context, transforming food systems go far beyond just farmers and plant breeders and it requires substantial contributions from industry, global finances, transportation, energy, education, and country developmental sectors including legislators. …”
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Energy recovery analysis through numerical simulations of steam injection in continental shale oil reservoirs by Maryelin Josefina Briceño Montilla, Shouding Li, Zhaobin Zhang, Yanzhi Hu, Jianming He, Zheng Bo, Xiao Li

“…However, optimizing energy utilization to maximize hydrocarbon production remains a significant challenge, particularly in the context of current energy limitations. This study compares two steam injection strategies using a thermal-flow-chemical (TFC) simulator to assess energy recovery efficiency. …”
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Precision livestock farming in buffalo species: a sustainable approach for the future by Roberta Matera, Federica Pierro, Matteo Santinello, Antonio Iraci Fuintino, Giovanmaria Pacelli, Tomas Norton, Gianluca Neglia

“…The increasing global demand for animal-derived foods in a climate-changing context requires innovative strategies to enhance farm efficiency and sustainability. …”
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Media Technologies of Attracting the Audience’s Attention on the Internet: Preserving Traditional Media’s Value Priorities by Media Technologies of Attracting the Audience’s Attention on the Internet: Preserving Traditional Media’s Value Priorities

“…The novelty of this research is the field of research – till now, the content of websites of newspapers of million-plus cities in the context of using modern tools increasing their attracting for users has not been studied. …”
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND TRENDS OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ARCTIC TERRITORIES by M. Dudin, N. Ivashchenko

“…Therefore, making the choice between the hard pressure of national interests and the interests of harmonization of the Arctic states, Russia must be based on international cooperationand mutual consideration of interests in the development of its Arctic strategy; Considering the cooperation of the countries of the Arctic Council and their cooperation in the framework of a global economic forum G8, there are prerequisites for the decision of the Arctic confl ict through negotiation and compromise. In this context it is very important to develop the legal and regulatory institutional frameworks on Arctic issues.The scientific novelty of this study lies in the fact that, based on best international practices and trends in the fi eld of exploration and development of Arctic territories, recommend measures regarding the development and implementation of the Russian Arctic policy, namely: Increase the efficiency of technological equipment and exploration and production of natural resources in the Arctic; The achievement of a reliable logistical infrastructure to secure future energy supplies; Transformation of the operational risks of development and extraction of natural resources in the Arctic financial risks through the mechanisms of public-private partnerships and venture fi nancing; Harmonization of domestic legislation in thesphere of development of Arctic territories with international; Liberalization of the production and sale of energy resources, lobbying national Arctic interests at the global level through the various national structures and institutions.…”
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Intelligent Monitoring and Treatment System of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil Based on Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm and Edge Computing Nanotechnology by Ke Hu, Dongdong Li, Xiaolei Cui, Donghua Hu, Junliang Chen, Shaopeng Zhuan, Hao Chang, Yaping Zhang, Tingting An, Juqin Zhang

“…Abstract The CGABC algorithm improves the convergence speed of the algorithm by crossing the solution generated by the neighborhood search of bees with the current global optimal solution. By selecting reasonable cross-operation coefficients to balance the algorithm's global optimization ability and local search ability, and adding random interference terms to increase population diversity. …”
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Evaluation of pre-exposure vaccine effectiveness against mpox during the 2022–2023 mpox outbreak in the Madrid region (Spain): a test-negative design by José Francisco Barbas del Buey, Jesús Íñigo Martínez, Marcos Alonso García, Andrés Aragón Peña, Laura Montero Morales, Araceli Arce Arnáez

“…Introduction An appropriate vaccination approach is critical to control the current outbreak of mpox but there is little research providing information on its effectiveness, particularly under circumstances of limited vaccine availability.Methods Pre-exposure vaccination campaign in the Madrid region, with the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic was indicated in the risk groups from 18 July 2022.To evaluate the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of a dose of third-generation smallpox vaccine against mpox in the context of pre-exposure prophylaxis, a population-based indirect cohort study (Broome method) also known as test-negative design (TND) was conducted in the Madrid region (6 751 251 inhabitants). …”
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Advances in Oncolytic Viral Therapy in Melanoma: A Comprehensive Review by Ayushi Garg, Rohit Rao, Felicia Tejawinata, Gazi Amena Noor Shamita, McKay S. Herpel, Akihiro Yoshida, Gordon Goolamier, Jessica Sidiropoulos, Iris Y. Sheng, Salim-Tamuz Abboud, Luke D. Rothermel, Nami Azar, Ankit Mangla

“…From the historical use of wild viruses to the sophisticated use of genetically modified viruses in the current era, oncolytic virus therapy has evolved tremendously in the last two decades. …”
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Climate and human activities alter coupling of soil macro- and micronutrients: Evidence from a long-term experiment in typical steppes by Yi Zhou, Shenghua Chang, Xiaojuan Huang, Wenjun Wang, Fujiang Hou, Yanrong Wang, Zhibiao Nan

“…Our results showed decreases in soil Zn and Fe stocks, alongside increases in Cu, SOC, and STN stocks over time. From north to south, the temporal stability of SOC, STN, Cu and Zn stocks generally increased. …”
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Is social theory losing its relevance? A call for social impact and cocreation from dialogic sociology by Elisabeth Torras-Gómez, Mar Joanpere, Carmen Elboj, Mengna Guo, Esther Oliver, Ane Lopez de Aguileta, Marta Soler-Gallart

“…The findings reveal a fourfold impact: First, increased motivation for sociology and social theory; second, deeper comprehension of the theory; third, potential for transforming social contexts; and fourth a shift toward cocreation and social impact. …”
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