Patient preferences for key organizational features of primary cardiovascular care in Quebec: a discrete choice experiment by Claudio Del Grande, Janusz Kaczorowski, Marie-Pascale Pomey

“…Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors are leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and are among the top reasons for primary care visits. …”
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Transitioning from Artichoke Fields to a Peri-Urban Settlement: The Role of İzmir Katip Çelebi University by Özge Erbaş Melis, Duygu Okumuş Prini, Yusuf İhsan Yılmaz

“…A notable misalignment exists between the decisions made at higher levels of governance, such as the siting of new university campuses, and the master plans implemented at local levels. This disconnect often results in urban environments that are unbalanced and fail to meet their intended purposes. …”
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EEG-based neurodegenerative disease diagnosis: comparative analysis of conventional methods and deep learning models by B. R. Nayana, M. N. Pavithra, S. Chaitra, T. N. Bhuvana Mohini, Thompson Stephan, Vijay Mohan, Neha Agarwal

“…Abstract In the context of lifestyle changes, stress and other environmental factors have resulted in the sudden hike in dementia globally. …”
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Theoretical Approach for Micro-Settlement Control in Super-Large Cross-Section Tunnels Under Sensitive Environments by Zhongsheng Tan, Zhengquan Ding, Zhenliang Zhou, Zhanxian Li

“…The proposed theoretical approaches have been successfully implemented in projects such as the tunnel beneath Beijing Capital Airport runways and Taiyuan Railway Station, demonstrating their reliability. …”
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Improving and supporting quality of care in Dutch nursing homes: a quantitative study by Bellis van den Berg, Marrit B. Zuure, Paulien Vermunt, Mariëlle Zondervan-Zwijnenburg, Mirella Minkman

“…In this study, we examine the results of a Dutch nation-wide programme that was established to support the implementation of the Quality Framework for Nursing Home care. …”
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Operationalising participatory action research to evaluate early years’ population health services by Katie Chadd, Mariam Malik, Anuj Kapilashrami

“…These inequities were not addressed in the design and implementation of the early year programme under study. …”
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Assessment of flood vulnerability in a coastal metropolitan city for sustainable environmental using machine learning methods by Rana Alabdan, C. Sharmila, Nuha Alruwais, Haya Mesfer Alshahrani, S. Anbukkarasi, M. Sujatha, S. Vivek

“…The study highlights actionable strategies, including strengthening drainage systems, adopting regulated construction practices in sensitive zones, implementing early warning systems, and enhancing public awareness. …”
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Effect of a Community-Based Program on Preschoolers’ Physical Activity and Nutrition in Chile by Gabriela Salazar, Fabian Vasquez, Margarita Andrade, Maria del Pilar Rodriguez, Rocio Berlanga, Juanita Rojas, Antonio Giadalah, Alvaro Muñoz

“…<b>Objective:</b> To assess the effectiveness of a structured intervention in improving physical activity levels, dietary habits, and obesity-related risk factors in children aged 3 to 5 years old. <b>Methods:</b> A quasi-experimental design was implemented with intervention and control groups, including 1204 children from public daycare centers. …”
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Epidemiology and socioeconomic correlates of colorectal cancer in Asia in 2020 and its projection to 2040 by Seyed Ehsan Mousavi, Mehran Ilaghi, Romina Hamidi Rad, Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi

“…However, the incidence and mortality trends vary significantly between Asian countries, mainly due to the diversity of socioeconomic factors and the implementation of screening programs. …”
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Macroplastic Characteristics and Assessment of the Plastic Abundance Index (PAI) of Beach Sediments in Prigi Bay, East Java, Indonesia by Adinda P.A. Nevandhra, Seftiawan S. Rijal, Syarifah H.J. Sari, Defri Yona

“…The findings of this study underscore the importance of implementing targeted waste management strategies by identifying zones with the highest plastic accumulation and prioritizing the reduction of single-use plastics, especially packaging and sachets. …”
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Licence to Simulate: When Agent-Based Models Are More Fiction than Function by Francesco Moroni, Mosè Gallo, Giovanni Romagnoli, Francesco Zammori

“…The classification was based on key discriminating factors such as the type and number of simulated entities or agents, the nature of agent interactions, and the incorporation of system-level dynamics. …”
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Ergonomic interventions to improve musculoskeletal disorders among vehicle assembly workers: a one-year longitudinal study by Xu Jin, Yidan Dong, Longao Yang, Wenchu Huang, Lei Cao, Zhongbin Zhang, Lihua He

“…Method This interventional study, conducted over a one-year period, was implemented among assembly line workers within a rail bound vehicle manufacturing shop. …”
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Evaluation of Ecosystem Service Capacity Using the Integrated Ecosystem Services Index at Optimal Scale in Central Yunnan, China by Lanfang Liu, Jinliang Wang, Jie Li, Suling He, Yongcui Lan, Fang Liu

“…It also provides a comprehensive analytical tool for balancing land use competition and assessing the effectiveness of policy implementation.…”
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A smart IoT-based hydroponics system for small-scale household in Bangladesh by Md. Abdul Awal, Aditi Saha Pio, Mushfaka Jannat Mim, Pronab Kumar Paul Partha, Md. Abdullah Al Kafi, Shareen Farha

“…Real-time monitoring of essential factors in hydroponic systems may successfully mitigate these substantial obstacles to improving crop performance. …”
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Help-seeking behaviors among survivors of intimate partner violence during pregnancy in 54 low- and middle-income countries: evidence from Demographic and Health Survey data by Mariella Stiller, Michael Lowery Wilson, Till Bärnighausen, Adebola Adedimeji, Erin Lewis, Anne Abio

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Quality of ambulatory prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease and its complications among Туре 2 diabetes mellitus patients by R. G. Oganov, V. K. Lepakhin, S. B. Fitilev, A. M. Levin, I. I. Shkrebneva, Yu. Yu. Titarova, Yu. Yu. Tsiruleva

“…To evaluate the real-world clinical practice implementation of modern international and national recommendations on primary and secondary prevention and pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2) in one administrative area of Moscow City (2004-2006).Material and methods. …”
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Perceived Stigma and Its Association with Gender and Disclosure Status among People Living with HIV/AIDS and Attending Antiretroviral Therapy Clinics in Ethiopia: A Systematic Revi... by Chalachew Kassaw, Daniel Sisay, Ephrem Awulachew, Habtamu Endashaw Hareru

“…To address the mental and psychological issues of people living with HIV/AIDS, it is necessary to look into other factors that influence perceived stigma. It is recommended to screen for and treat perceived stigma with prompt examination and follow-up.…”
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Pluricentric Languages Policy Features through the Example of French by V. A. Ivanova, L. A. Ulianitckaia

“…Main features of a pluricentric language, as well as the factors that turn a monocentric language into a pluricentric one (through the example of French) are looked at. …”
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Lived Experiences of Tabriz University Faculty Members About Information Anxiety and Its Consequences: A Phenomenological Study by Ali Imanzadeh, Maryam Marandi Heidarloo

“…After the written implementation of the interviews, the data of the interviews were analyzed based on the hermeneutic approach and based on the method of Dickelman, Tanner and, Allen (1989).Findings: From the analysis of the experiences of faculty members of Tabriz University, 513 codes, 4 main themes: the nature of the profession (job culture, job promotion, professional interaction, knowledge production), Intervening factors of information anxiety (large volume of information and lack of time, emergence of new technologies, fear of losing important information, inability to manage the cognitive system, culture of sharing knowledge and achieving findings) Consequences of information anxiety (anxiety and mental anxiety, feelings of loneliness, decision-making crisis, professional performance and accumulation of professional duties) and information anxiety management strategies (improving cognitive and metacognitive skills, improving information evaluation skills, improving media literacy, self-care and self-restraint and skill management) were achieved.Conclusion: Considering the job nature of university faculty members and the fact that this group is more exposed to information anxiety and this anxiety can affect their job performance, it is possible to adopt strategies such as the development of cognitive and metacognitive skills, information management. …”
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Tests of a New Solar Flare Model Against D and E Region Ionosphere Data by David E. Siskind, McArthur Jones Jr., Jeffrey W. Reep, Doug P. Drob, Srimoyee Samaddar, Scott M. Bailey, Shun‐Rong Zhang

“…A central component of this system is the development of photoelectron ionization enhancement factors with higher energy resolution in the soft X‐ray spectral region that can be used to supplement existing ionization schemes currently implemented in upper atmospheric general circulation models. …”
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