Is South Africa ready for point-of-care, non-sputum tests for TB diagnosis? An assessment of end-user perceptions on a novel urine test and tongue swab for TB testing by Nasiphi Mqedlana-Ntombela, Vanessa Fargnoli, Salome Charalambous, Kavindhran Velen, Sonjelle Shilton, Violet Chihota

“…Novel non-sputum sample types currently under development can increase TB testing, however there is limited knowledge on end-user perceptions on these tests. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Urban Park Green Spaces by Yutong JI, Tianyi LIN, Lian LIU, Xiong LI

“…While habitat composition and planting strategies offer substantial localized benefits, their variability necessitates tailored interventions informed by specific ecological and social contexts. To advance urban carbon neutrality efforts, future research should integrate these findings into practical tools, such as enhanced modules in landscape performance platforms. …”
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Estimation of wind deflection of high-speed railway catenary based on nonlinear finite element method by CHU Wenping

“…The longitudinal wind deflection affects the current collection quality of the contact wire and the pantograph, and causes contact force fluctuations and pantograph-catenary separation fault. …”
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Management of food cold chains traceability amid the COVID‑19 pandemic by N. A. Gorbunova, V. N. Kornienko

“…The traceability of temperature fluctuations in meat processing plants is relevant; it becomes an increasingly important factor for efficient logistics to provide the best supply and to keep the food safe in the current conditions. …”
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A study of conversational agent solution technologies for banana farmer assistance by Luis-Alexander Calvo-Valverde, Kevin Rojas-Salazar, Jose Fabio Hidalgo-Rodríguez, Versalio Mora, Jorge A. Sandoval, Erick Bolaños-Céspedes, Carlos Quirós

“…As an already established technology in the field of customer services, conversational agents can help this solution by covering for experts when users have difficulties contacting them. These artificial agents can answer general queries at any hour, increasing the extension service accessibility. …”
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To the Discussion on Academic Philosophy: What, How, and What for by Elena A. Guseva, Marina I. Panfilova

“…In the conditions of increasing bureaucratic regulation of the educational process and limited time, it is important to preserve the space of academic freedom, to build teaching taking into account the individual-personal contact with this or that audience. …”
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The Impact of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Spasticity in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review by Amalio Jiménez, Frederick R. Carrick, Norman Hoffman, Monèm Jemni

“…Context: Spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) is a condition characterized by muscle stiffness and involuntary movements, which greatly affect movement abilities and overall well-being. …”
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Creatine as a Compound and Supplement Metabolism, Mechanism of Action, Effects, and Adverse Effects - A Review by Szymon Szypulski, Aleksandra Zielińska, Sebastian Iwaniuk, Ignacy Maciejewski, Kinga Tylczyńska, Jakub Skiba, Maria Michalska, Kinga Kowalik, Zuzanna Skiba, Natalia Tylczyńska

“…Over time, attention has also shifted toward exploring creatine’s potential applications in other areas of medicine, as well as its use across various populations and age groups. Currently, the significance and importance of creatine are being highlighted not only in the context of its use across various sports disciplines, but also for its demonstrated beneficial effects in a range of medical conditions. …”
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The impact of accredited social health activists in India on uptake of modern contraception: A nationally representative multilevel modelling study by Catherine Moughalian, Josué Almansa, Tobias Vogt, Regien Biesma, Susanne Täuber, Arathi Rao, Ashish Srivastava, Jelle Stekelenburg

“…The data provide strong evidence that ASHAs have succeeded in increasing modern contraceptive use. Women exposed to ASHAs had twice the odds of being current users of modern contraception compared to those with no contact, even after controlling for household and individual characteristics. …”
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A triple co-culture method to investigate the effect of macrophages and fibroblasts on myoblast proliferation and migration by Colin Venter, Carola Niesler

“…In vitro co-culture methods can be used to increase our understanding of these cellular interactions; however, current protocols are restricted to two, often physically separate, cell populations. …”
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Nanomembranes as Eco-Friendly Instruments for Modern Food Processing, from Filtration to Packaging by Simona Gavrilaș

“…With the increasing demand for safe, high-quality, and sustainable food, nanomembranes have attracted significant interest as innovative solutions in food processing. …”
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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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Income support programmes for the older adults in South Asia: a scoping review protocol by Shradha S Parsekar, Eti Rajwar, Bhumika Tumkur Venkatesh, Prachi Pundir, Tobias Vogt

“…Eligibility criteria for the scoping review will be based on the ‘PCC’ or the ‘Population–Concept–Context’ concept. Advanced search for the relevant articles will be conducted in MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, Scopus, Campbell Collaboration, 3ie International Initiative for Impact Evaluation and Web of Science. …”
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Teledentistry in Jordan: assessing knowledge and attitudes among dentists by Tamadur Mahmoud Falah, Sabha Mahmoud Alshatrat, Jumana M. Sabarini, Majd M. Alsaleh, Yousef Saleh Khader, Alaa Fawwaz Dalky, Bayan Jamal Almahasneh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh

“…A significant number of participants believed that teledentistry could improve access to oral healthcare, reduce costs, save time for dentists, increase accessibility in rural and underserved areas, and reduce isolation among practitioners by facilitating peer contact and specialist support. …”
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Review of Australian seaweed aquaculture: Limitations and opportunities with a focus on two candidate species Asparagopsis taxiformis (Delile) Trevisan (1845) and Chaetomorpha linu... by Joel Wynhorst, Benjamin Camer-Pesci, Ravi Fotedar, Janet Howieson

“…Industry development however is currently limited by major knowledge gaps regarding the unique environmental, social and regulatory conditions in Australia. …”
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Disaster characteristics and policy implications of the MS6.2 Jishishan earthquake in Gansu Province by Xu Wang, Benyong Wei, Yanjun Wen, Jiakang Wang, Wenhua Qi, Donghui Chen

“…This study examines the disaster characteristics of the Jishishan earthquake by analyzing its spatiotemporal context within the historical seismicity of Gansu Province and comparing it to other earthquakes of similar magnitude in the region. …”
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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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Intervention through an intelligent technological platform for socio-emotional development and health promotion in adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (emoTICare): A study pr... by Javier Martín-Ávila, Esther Rodríguez-Jiménez, Selene Valero-Moreno, José-Antonio Gil-Gómez, Inmaculada Montoya-Castilla, Marián Pérez-Marín

“…Additionally, the presence of a chronic illness during this stage, such as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), introduces additional medical and psychological needs, which can increase vulnerability. In this context, serious games emerge as a promising tool to address educational and psychoemotional aspects while maintaining the motivation and playability typical of a video game. …”
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