Poor glycemic control and its predictors among people living with diabetes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abere Woretaw Azagew, Chilot Kassa Mekonnen, Mark Lambie, Thomas Shepherd, Opeyemi O. Babatunde

“…Tight glycemic control strategies have been implemented to achieve optimal blood glucose. Further research on the regional and contextual factors influencing glycemic control would be recommended.…”
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SCIENTIFIC-PROJECT CONSULTING AS AN INNOVATIVE FORMAT OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION by G. A. Ignatieva, O. V. Tulupova

“…Projecttransformative approach to implementation of analytical, organizational-administrative and scientific-methodical support of teachers concludes in the mechanism of realization of such consulting. …”
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Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of rK39-Confirmed Paediatric Visceral Leishmaniasis at a General Hospital in Massawa, Eritrea: A Retrospective Study by Yohannes NA, Teweldemedhin SA, Ghebreab L, Ghebreigziabher RG, Mengistu ST

“…Finally, a time-to-event analysis revealed a 1729 days of follow-up period with overall mortality of 6.3 per 1000 child-days.Conclusion: Along with the implementation of updated diagnostic and treatment guidelines, our study discovered the need for region-specific approach of the disease, a holistic treatment approach including their nutritional status and focusing on specific socio-demographic factors, which strongly affect the outcome of the patients.Keywords: visceral leishmaniasis, kinesin-related (rk-39), Massawa, Eritrea…”
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Regulation of Anthocyanins and Quality in Strawberries Based on Light Quality by Fang Wang, Jingxuan Wang, Guangsi Ji, Xinna Kang, Yali Li, Jiangtao Hu, Chun Qian, Sen Wang

“…Postharvest UV-C treatment (4 kJ/m²) extends shelf life by 30–35% through microbial inhibition and antioxidant system activation. Practical implementation frameworks propose phase-specific LED protocols related to vegetative growth (R:B = 3:1), flowering (R:B = 1:1), and maturation (R:B = 4:1) stages integrated with environmental sensors in controlled agriculture systems. …”
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A Hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making and Multi-Objective Framework for Optimal Sizing of PV-Powered EV Charging Station With Battery Storage by Soumya Sathyan, V. Ravikumar Pandi, Preetha Sreekumar, Nishant Thakkar, Surender Reddy Salkuti

“…The proposed framework was implemented using MATLAB, which enabled efficient development and testing of the algorithm. …”
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Sistem Monitoring Budidaya Melon Melalui Greenhouse Berbasis Internet Of Things by Meyti Eka Apriyani, Ade Ismail, Amelia Widya Andini

“…System decisions do not only depend on sensor data, but also consider time factors, because plants do not always need watering or lighting at all times. …”
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A Comprehensive Study of Spatial Distribution, Pollution Risk Assessment, and Source Apportionment of Topsoil Heavy Metals and Arsenic by Honghua Chen, Xinxin Sun, Longhui Sun, Yunce An, Ying Xiao, Jintao Zhang, Yunpeng Hong, Xiaodong Song

“…Then, various pollution indicators were employed to conduct pollution evaluations, and potential ecological risk assessments were implemented based on the generated soil map. Finally, source apportionment was conducted using random forest (RF), absolute principal component score–multiple linear regression (APCS-MLR), correlation analysis, and spatial distribution of soil HMs and As. …”
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Bite injuries at a level 1 trauma center in Germany by Monika Herten, Christina Polan, Steffen C Kraus, Heinz-Lothar Meyer, Bastian Mester, Gero Hilken, Marcel Dudda, Max Daniel Kauther, Manuel Burggraf

“…The mean number of treatment days for patients with infected bite wounds was significantly higher than that for patients with non-infected wounds, regardless of whether they were outpatients, inpatients, or intensive care patients (p=0.001, p<0.001, and p=0.003, respectively).Conclusions In accordance with the severity of the injury, a prompt examination, imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and individualized therapy are required. The implementation of an early therapeutic regimen comprising debridement and irrigation, calculated antibiotic therapy, and immobilization can effectively mitigate the risk of developing a fulminant wound infection. …”
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PENGARUH KECERDASAN EMOSI DAN KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI BALAI DIKLAT APARATUR KEMENTERIAN KELAUTAN DAN PERIKANAN by Yudistira Adi Nugroho

“…ABSTRACT The results of the evaluation of training implementation shows the performance of employees who are still not optimal. …”
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Exploring Dynamic Mechanisms of Spatial Production and Transformational Development in Urban Villages: A Case Study of Gaopu Village in Xiamen City, China by Xiao Ming, Yin Chenyu, Li Xueping, Yang Sisheng

“…The government has implemented multidimensional measures such as policy guidance, environmental remediation, and industrial upgrading, which have achieved certain results in addressing urban villages. …”
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Impact of targeted interventions on success of high-risk engineering students: a focus on historically underrepresented students in STEM by Emmanuel Atindama, Michael Ramsdell, Michael Ramsdell, David P. Wick, David P. Wick, Sumona Mondal, Prashant Athavale, Prashant Athavale

“…Building on our previous work, we evaluated the outcomes of interventions designed to improve retention and graduation rates among the most academically underprepared students from these groups, who were consequently categorized as high-risk.MethodologyWe analyzed data from 10 student cohorts, covering 5 years before and 5 years after the interventions were implemented. We utilized a two-population proportion test to compare the groups' retention rates, graduation rates, and success in early STEM courses during pre- and post-intervention periods. …”
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Mechanical Response and Elastocaloric Performance of Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy Sheets Under Varying Strain Rates by Gianmarco Bizzarri, Girolamo Costanza, Ilaria Porroni, Maria Elisa Tata

“…The optimization of elastocaloric cooling systems based on Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) faces significant challenges in practical implementation. Despite promising thermomechanical properties, the development of efficient and compact cooling devices is hindered by incomplete understanding of strain rate effects on transformation behavior and energy conversion efficiency. …”
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FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE STATE by I. Nastasiak, O. Baik, O. Zaiats, N. Mykhalitska, M. Veresklia

“…It is crucial to ensure development and implementation of the legislative framework that would determine the types of internal and external threats to the stability of financial activity and the means of counteracting these threats; the full power and responsibility of state authorities concerning the financial and legal regulation aimed at warranting order in financial sphere; the mechanism of financial control organization as the means of preventing financial offences. …”
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PENGARUH PERAN KEPEMIMPINAN, KOMUNIKASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA UPTD PUSKESMAS KECAMATAN KLARI KABUPATEN KARAWANG by Eneng Sukmayanti

“…This thesis is expected to contribute to the development of management science, especially as a contribution of scientific literature in human resources management, as reference material in scientific writing, as an information material, both for leaders and colleagues in District Health Office Karawang in the implementation of performance-based management, As a material consideration and input in making decisions and determine the direction of policy. …”
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Consequences of loneliness/isolation and visitation restrictions on the mood of long-term care residents without severe dementia pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19: a scoping review by John P Hirdes, Carrie McAiney, George A Heckman, Reem T Mulla, Brittany Kroetsch

“…However, some studies reported no significant adverse effects or even a decrease in depression symptoms during COVID-19 restrictions, possibly due to implemented strategies to maintain social engagement.Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on LTC homes, influencing the physical and mental well-being of residents. …”
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A cross-sectional survey about behavior of wearing condoms among college students who engage in sexual activity: the mediating role of attitudes of preventive behavior by Li Qi, Li Qi, Ronghuang Guo, Yi Qu, Xiaomei Li

“…The main mode of HIV transmission is sexual, a large proportion of the infected population are college students, and numerous health education activities have been implemented to prevent HIV infection, where mastery of relevant knowledge greatly improves. …”
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Co-developing an intervention to facilitate safe and early transition to neonatal home care for very preterm infants: a mixed-method study evaluating the impact of patient and publ... by Sofia Arwehed, Ylva Thernström Blomqvist, Elin Carlsson Filipowicz, Anna Axelin

“…More than 90% of stakeholder recommendations were implemented, closely aligning the tool with family needs. …”
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Closing Gaps in Chronic Kidney Disease Detection: Evaluating At-Home Targeted Testing in a Safety-Net Population by Megan Schultz, Katelyn Laue, Nicole Bryer, Andrew Bzowyckyj, Anuja Java, Leslie Lake, Elizabeth Talbot-Montgomery, Brit Sovic, Bri’Anna Watson, Joseph A. Vassalotti

“…This initiative was conducted in Missouri, USA in 2023 and evaluated using domains of the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. Results: Results reflect that 1496 of 4677 (32%) eligible patients completed uACR testing with 50% receiving abnormal results indicative of albuminuria. …”
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Outcomes and predictors of in-hospital mortality among patients admitted to the intensive care or step-down unit after a rapid response team activation: A retrospective cohort stud... by Vinicius Barbosa Galindo, Thais Dias Midega, Guilherme Martins de Souza, Fábio Barlem Hohmann, Mayara Laise Assis, Ricardo Luiz Cordioli, Roseny Dos Reis Rodrigues, Gustavo Faissol Janot de Matos, Andréia Pardini, Michele Jaures, Bruno de Arruda Bravim, Claudia Regina Laselva, Constantino Jose Fernandes, Thiago Domingos Corrêa

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>It has been demonstrated that the implementation of rapid response teams (RRT) may improve clinical outcomes. …”
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TFAP2A promotes NSCLC malignant progression by enhancing AOC1 transcription by Xiang Miao, Hongzhen Zheng, Huimin Mo, Jing Chang, Qin Jia, Hai Zhou

“…Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blot were implemented to assay the mRNA and protein expression levels of genes. …”
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