Mortality of trauma patients in conflict-affected region: a retrospective observational study of ICU admissions and surgical management by Jacques Fadhili Bake, Phalek Kambere Mukama, Mumbere Kigayi Jean-Pierre, Kabuyaya Kakule Medard, Munyantwari Akomu Eugene

“…Statistical significance was evaluated using the chi-square test. Factors with a p-value of less than 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were then included in a multivariable logistic regression model. …”
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The role of medical regulations and medical regulators in fostering the use of eHealth data for strengthened continuing professional development (CPD): a document analysis with key... by Carol Pizzuti, Cristiana Palmieri, Tim Shaw

“…Recommendations for future policy development are reliant on further research on key policy concepts, regulators’ internal organisational factors, and interorganisational collaboration within the CPD ecosystem. …”
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Automatic cattle identification system based on color point cloud using hybrid PointNet++ Siamese network by Pyae Phyo Kyaw, Pyke Tin, Masaru Aikawa, Ikuo Kobayashi, Thi Thi Zin

“…Existing 2D vision-based identification methods have demonstrated promising results; however, their performance is often compromised by environmental factors, variations in cattle texture, and noise. …”
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Seasonal and hospital settings variations in antimicrobial resistance among clinical isolates from cardiac patients: insights from a 7-Year study by Muhammad Umer Asghar, Arsalan Haseeb Zaidi, Muhammad Tariq, Noor Ul Ain

“…Aim This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and resistance patterns of AMR and identify the key contributing factors at a cardiac hospital in Faisalabad from 2012 to 2019 to inform targeted infection control strategies. …”
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FORECASTING OF CCD IN FAMILIES BY MEANS OF A METHOD OF LOGISTIC REGRESSION IN KRASNOYARSK by S. Yu. Nikulina, A. A. Chernova, V. A. Shulman, T. D. Vereshchagina, V. N. Chernov

“…Forecasting of emergence of cardiac conduction defects (CCD) by means of a method of multiple logistic regression for implementation of early diagnostics, primary prevention and the personified approach to treatment.Material and methods. …”
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Adolescent Perceptions and Use of E-Cigarettes as Smoking Cessation Tools and for Pleasure: Data Analysis from National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023 by Olusoji Ibukun, Chesmi Kumbalatara, Wasantha Jayawardene

“…These trends emphasize the urgency of implementing interventions to mitigate nicotine addiction and its associated health risks among adolescents. …”
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Assessment of efficiency of use of technologies of the distributed register in the conditions of digital economy by E. N. Klotchkova, L. V. Oveshnikova

“…Using the tools of statistical analysis, the influence of factors on the main indicators of the cryptocurrency market was established.…”
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Hybrid Wind–Redox Flow Battery System for Decarbonizing Off-Grid Mining Operations by Armel Robert, Baby-Jean Robert Mungyeko Bisulandu, Adrian Ilinca, Daniel R. Rousse

“…While RFB integration improves system reliability, its economic viability depends on key factors, including reductions in electrolyte costs, advancements in operational efficiency, and supportive policy frameworks. …”
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Monitoring Transformation Processes in the Economy Using the Example of the IT Industry by V. G. Kogdenko

“…The type of growth and productivity of production factors is established by constructing the industry production function. …”
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Navigating Flooding Challenges in Historical Urban Contexts: Integrating Nature-Based Solutions with Spatial Multi-Criteria Assessments in Quanzhou by Mo Wang, Jiayu Zhao, Jin Su, Rana Muhammad Adnan Ikram, Manling Yang

“…While Nature-Based Solutions (NbSs) have been widely studied, their implementation in heritage cities remains underexplored due to spatial constraints and cultural sensitivities. …”
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The Learning Curve for Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy Based on Dissection Skills if Structured Teaching and Standardized Surgery are Applied by Studer AM, Krebs J, Brambs C, Christmann-Schmid C

“…Off-patient trainable skills like suturing and knotting led to consistent mesh fixation times from the start of the qualification process and variation arose due to in situ learnable factors.Keywords: education, urogynecology, pelvic organ prolapse, teaching…”
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Management of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections in burn patients: Challenges and strategies for optimal care by Florin George Horhat, Iulia Cristina Bagiu

“…BACKGROUND: MDR bacterial infections pose significant challenges in the management of burs, as the associated risk of infection is exacerbated by factors such as the hypermetabolic response, systemic inflammation, immune dysfunction, and the disruption of the skin barrier, leading to increased morbidity and mortality among burn patients. …”
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Comprehensive predictive model for cerebral microbleeds: integrating clinical and biochemical markers by Lijing Wang, Yao Li, Yadong Hu, Li Ling, Nan Jia, Yajing Chen, Yanan Meng, Ye Jiang, Ning Li

“…Validation metrics such as the area under the ROC curve (AUC) and decision curve analysis confirmed the model’s utility in predicting CMBs, highlighting its potential for clinical implementation.ConclusionThe comprehensive predictive model developed in this study offers a significant advancement in the personalized management of patients at risk for CMBs. …”
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Mapping and Modelling the Geographical Distribution and Environmental Limits of Podoconiosis in Ethiopia. by Kebede Deribe, Jorge Cano, Melanie J Newport, Nick Golding, Rachel L Pullan, Heven Sime, Abeba Gebretsadik, Ashenafi Assefa, Amha Kebede, Asrat Hailu, Maria P Rebollo, Oumer Shafi, Moses J Bockarie, Abraham Aseffa, Simon I Hay, Richard Reithinger, Fikre Enquselassie, Gail Davey, Simon J Brooker

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Podoconiosis is more widespread in Ethiopia than previously estimated, but occurs in distinct geographical regions that are tied to identifiable environmental factors. The resultant maps can be used to guide programme planning and implementation and estimate disease burden in Ethiopia. …”
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Flipped Classroom: Impact on Student Engagement among First-Year Management Undergraduates at the Open University of Sri Lanka by A. M. Upananda, D. R. P. Upananda

“…Therefore, behavioural responses and perceptions of students were considered as foremost factors, and therefore, a purely qualitative study was undertaken. …”
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Improving Energy Harvesting System from Ambient RF Sources in Social Systems with Overcrowding by Ramy Agieb, Ayman Amer, Ibrahim Mansour, Ahmed Solyman, Khalid Yahya, Ahmed Samir

“…Throughout the study, several key factors are identified as crucial to the system’s efficiency, including the frequency band, input power level, voltage doubler circuit design, impedance matching, diode selection, number of rectification stages, and load resistance. …”
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Effectiveness of an Instructional Program concerning Knowledge on clients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Liver and Digestive Disease Hospital at Baghdad City by Huda Baker Hassan, Massara Abdullah Najm

“…Recommendation: the study recommends to increase health awareness among people through the implementation of courses and lectures in coordination with the Ministries of Health and Education and Higher Education in order to control the causes of disease and reduce symptoms of IBS. …”
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Carbapenem De-escalation in urinary tract infections: prevalence and outcomes among hospitalized patients by Leedia Abuelshayeb, Rana Abu-Farha, Khawla Abu Hammour, Mohammed Zawiah

“…When determining whether to de-escalate, factors such as clinical stability, and urine culture results and susceptibility were considered. …”
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Association between “Life's Essential 8” cardiovascular health and apparent treatment-resistant hypertension among US adults from the NHANES, 2005 to 2018 by Zhong-jiao Xu, Ru-ming Shen, Wu-ming Hu, Jia-yi Shen, Xiao-yan Wu, Ling-chun Lv

“…Our findings suggest that implementing various healthy lifestyle practices and managing known cardiovascular risk factors could be a feasible comprehensive preventive approach to aTRH.…”
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Agricultural sustainability: exploring smallholder organic tea farmers’ adherence to sustainable agricultural practices by Ishmael Arhin, Xianglin Li, Huiling Mei, Xuan Chen, Enoch Enyaah Arhin, Aijun Liu, Xinghui Li

“…The study therefore aims to measure smallholder farmers’ adherence to sustainable agricultural practices and assess the factors that influence farmers’ adherence to sustainable practices. …”
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