"It is very convenient when it works - successes and challenges with welfare technology" - a qualitative study. by Samantha A Svärdh, Giana Carli Lorenzini, Ulli Samuelsson, Steven M Schmidt, Susanne Iwarsson, Sofi Fristedt

“…Welfare technology (WT) use is increasingly advocated to facilitate aging in place. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…In the 12 months after fracture, patients are at increased risk of cognitive and functional decline, admission to long-term care institutions and higher mortality. …”
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Agricultural valorization of sewage sludge: Impacts on soil bio-physico-chemical quality and Triticale (X Triticosecale wittmack) production by Hassen Wafa, Hassen Bilel, Hidri Yassine, Abdennaceur Hassen

“… The current investigation aimed to assess the impact of sewage sludge on the physico-chemical and bacteriological characteristics of soils cultivated with the forage Triticale “X Triticosecale Wittmack." …”
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A tool for the assessment of the risk drivers and public perception of WASH in South Africa by Phindile Madikizela, Janice Limson, Ronen Fogel, Jozef Ristvej, Roman Tandlich

“…This study was conducted as WASH has played an important role in the containment of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and it is also one of the most effective and easiest-to-deploy tools in decreasing risk from infectious diseases. …”
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Analysis of some factors reducing the efficiency and effectiveness of dental accompanying therapy in cancer patients by A. M. Avanesov, E. N. Gvozdikova, E. F. Khalil, E. Yu. Kandakova, K. A. Avanesov

“…The current clinical guidelines governing the process of examination and treatment of patients with malignant tumors do not contain detailed instructions for dentists about the techniques, approaches of dental accompaniment, and the necessary medications.Conclusion. …”
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Be AIware! An AI Competency Model for K-12 Education by Lana Sattelmaier, Jan Pawlowski

“…The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is reshaping educational contexts, creating an urgent need for K–12 systems to adapt. …”
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THE ETHICAL STARTUP? by Alexis Walker

“…While this may seem counterproductive to current business goals, the very emergence of DNA marketplaces selling themselves as equitable and just alternatives to older models suggests that ethical practice can increasingly be seen as a selling point for some companies. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE PERSONNEL’S CONSISTENT READINESS FOR CHANGES AS ILLUSTRATED BY THE EXAMPLE OF AN EXPORT-ORIENTED BIOTECHNOLOGICAL ENTERPRISE by E. V. Kazakova, V. P. Trukhin, I. A. Narkevich, I. I. Basakina

“…The biotechnology industry is currently one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, that is why it requires improvement in the personnel management system aimed at increasing the flexibility and adaptability of the organization.The aim of the research is to determine the degree of readiness of the organization’s employees for innovations as illustrated by the example of an export-oriented enterprise.Materials and methods. …”
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PHYTASE AS A FACTOR IN PHOSPHORUS ABSORPTION by O Kananykhina, T Turpurova

“…Screening showed that phytase increases the bioavailability of nutrients contained in plant-based feeds, and also allows for a significant reduction in the level of inorganic phosphate input. …”
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Doing Knowledge Learning Model to Strengthen Media Production Skills: Feasibility Analysis and Implementation by Andi Kristanto, Utari Dewi

“… Students face difficulties in graphic design practice. Currently, students rely on automatic templates on software such as Canva that facilitate the design process but do not support their understanding of the basics of graphics. …”
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The Carbon Removal Budget: theory and practice by Ben Caldecott, Injy Johnstone

“…Due to a range of constraints, CDR is a fundamentally finite resource, which we currently do not have enough of to achieve and go beyond global net zero. …”
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Strengthening climate and health adaptation strategies to combat cholera in Angola and beyond by Abdulrakib Abdulrahim, Valdemiro Amilton Rafael, Bashar Haruna Gulumbe, Victor Abiola Adepoju, Safayet Jamil

“…Cholera, often referred to as a ‘disease of poverty,’ is currently classified as a disease of very high risk globally [5] ,[6] . …”
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The implementation of Safety Management Systems in healthcare: a systematic review and international comparison by Zhivko Zhelev, Sian de Bell, Alison Bethel, Maria Clarke, Rob Anderson, Jo Thompson Coon

“…Approaches to patient safety in all countries reflect increasing awareness that for an initiative to be successful, it needs to be context-specific. …”
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Tissue Specific Effects of Chronic Sustained Hypoxia on Oxidative Stress: Role of Cilnidipine, a Dual L/N Type Calcium Channel Blocker by Shrilaxmi Bagali, Akram Naikwadi, Kusal K. Das

“…Background: Blood flow, metabolic rate and oxygen requirements of an organ guide the extent of oxidative stress experienced by any tissue in response to chronic hypoxia. Currently cilnidipine is used in the management of hypertension and its antioxidant actions are gaining wide interest. …”
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Professional pharmacy Services' outcomes performance measurement: A narrative review by Lígia Reis, João Gregório

“…To do so is important to understand which outcome performance indicators are currently being used and how added value is proven. …”
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Counting animals in orthomosaics from aerial imagery: Challenges and future directions by Ismael V. Brack, Camila Ferrara, German Forero‐Medina, Enrique Domic‐Rivadeneira, Omar Torrico, Kevin Thomas Wanovich, Benjamin Wilkinson, Denis Valle

“…Researchers should carefully consider if using orthomosaics is really needed for surveying wildlife. Currently, there is a lack of methods to prevent these errors from arising and to explicitly accommodate them in modelling approaches. …”
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Development of a Best Practice Guide to Optimise the Reporting of Patient Reported Measures by Clinical Quality Registries for Quality Improvement Purposes by Rasa Ruseckaite, Chethana Mudunna, Ilana Ackerman, Belinda Gabbe, Susannah Ahern

“…A preliminary BPG was refined during the workshop discussions. Conclusion: An increasing number of CQRs use PRMs to enhance QI reporting, however there are no published guidelines currently to support this. …”
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Acute Effects of a Single-Bout Session of High-Intensity Functional Training and Moderate-Intensity Functional Training on Cognitive Functions, Anxiety, and Stress in Healthy Adult... by Francisco José Trujillo-Gutiérrez, José López-Aguilar, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Honorato Morente-Oria, José Daniel Jiménez-García

“…Background: Currently, it has been observed that a fast-paced lifestyle, along with factors such as work pressure and economic and political uncertainty, among others, negatively impacts cognitive functions and increases levels of anxiety and stress in the population. …”
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Conceptualización de los medios sociales: oportunidades para la gestión del deporte (Conceptualisation of Social Media: opportunities for Sport Management) by Samuel López-Carril, Miguel Villamón Herrera, Vicente Añó Sanz

“…Social Media is a phenomenon that is changing the way that people communicate and relate among others, with many millions of users around the world. In the context of Sport Management, Social Media currently is playing a role increasingly more relevant in the day to day of clubs, athletes, federations, companies, researchers, etc. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Strategies on Health Outcomes of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Hala Sheta, Nehal Abo El-Fadl

“… Context: Hepatocellular carcinoma is the prevailing form of primary liver cancer among adults and currently ranks as the primary cause of mortality in cirrhosis individuals. …”
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