Analysis of the Impact of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage Systems on Multi-Stage Transmission Network Expansion Planning by Mario D. Pastrana, Juan Carlos Cortez, Juan Camilo Lopez, Marina Lavorato, Marcos J. Rider

“…Given the stochastic nature of both renewable energy sources and demand, the implementation of representative periods (RPs) is proposed. …”
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Conducting Clinical Research in Low Research Resource Countries: Lessons Learned From the International Registry of Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Study in Nigeria by Opeyemi Bolajoko, Parisa Fathi, Dottington Fulwood, Oluwaseyi Toye, Ademola Popoola, Hassan Dogo, Haruna Nggada, Chidiebere Ogo, Omolara Fatiregun, Mohammed Faruk, Lateef Abiodun, Anthonia Sowunmi, Catherine A. Oladoyinbo, Folakemi Odedina

“…The primary objective of this strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis was to understand and document factors affecting the successful implementation of prostate cancer (CaP) clinical research in Nigeria.METHODSThe research team used a qualitative design involving International Registry of Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer (IRONMAN) study team members as participants from four regional sites in Nigeria. …”
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The effects of decentralisation on patient and service outcomes: a case of the 2018 decentralisation of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia by Tulani Francis L. Matenga, Malizgani Paul Chavula, Joseph Mumba Zulu, Adam Silumbwe, Patricia Maritim, Margarate N. Munakampe, Batuli Habib, Namakando Liusha, Jeremiah Banda, Ntazana N. Sinyangwe, Chris Mweemba, Angel Mubanga, Patrick Kaonga, Mwiche Musukuma, Henry Phiri, Hikabasa Halwiindi

“…Conclusion The decentralisation of MDR TB services offers significant benefits but is not a guaranteed solution, as poor planning or implementation can lead to challenges in service delivery.…”
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Comprehensive quality assessment for aphasia rehabilitation after stroke: protocol for a multicentre, mixed-methods study by Monique F Kilkenny, Joosup Kim, Dominique A Cadilhac, Deborah Hersh, Erin Godecke, David A Copland, Kathryn Mainstone, Penelope Mainstone, Sarah J Wallace, Miranda L Rose, Sam Harvey, Marissa Stone, Sally Zingelman, Muideen T Olaiya, Caterina Breitenstein, Kirstine Shrubsole, Robyn O’Halloran, Annie J Hill, Carolyn A Unsworth, Emily Brogan, Kylie J Short, Clare L Burns, Caroline Baker

“…We present a protocol to pilot the MEASuRES minimum dataset in clinical practice, describe the factors that hinder or support implementation and determine meaningful thresholds of clinical change for core outcome measurement instruments.Methods and analysis This research aims to deliver a comprehensive quality assessment toolkit for poststroke aphasia services in four studies. …”
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Special Welfare and Ethical Requirements for Infectious Animal Experiments by MIN Fangui, FU Hongkun, LIU Yonggang, LIU Xiangmei, LIU Zhonghua, LI Yao, TAO Yufeng

“…Considering the biosafety factors, animal mortality is still used as the experimental endpoint in most experiments on infectious animals, which poses extremely high requirements for animal welfare and ethics. …”
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In the interest of public safety: rapid response to the COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam by Thuong Vu Nguyen, Quang Dai Tran, Lan Trong Phan, Long Ngoc Vu, Dung Thi Thuy Truong, Hieu Cong Truong, Tu Ngoc Le, Linh Dang Khanh Vien, Thinh Viet Nguyen, Quang Chan Luong, Quang Duy Pham

“…We describe the status of the COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam, major response successes, factors that prompted implementation of certain public health actions, and the impact of these actions. …”
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Measuring the impact of community-based interventions on type 2 diabetes control during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town – A mixed methods study by Neal J. David, Graham Bresick, Natasha Moodaley, Klaus B. von Pressentin

“…Community-based measures were activated to ensure continuity of care by implementing home delivery of medication by community health workers. …”
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Partitioned Recirculating Renovation for Traditional Rice–Fish Farming Induced Substantial Alterations in Bacterial Communities Within Paddy Soil by Yiran Hou, Hongwei Li, Rui Jia, Linjun Zhou, Bing Li, Jian Zhu

“…The findings indicated a significant reduction in the bacterial community richness within paddy soil in the ditch (fish farming area), along with noticeable changes in the relative proportions of the predominant bacterial phyla in both the ditch and the rice cultivation area following the implementation of partitioned recirculating renovation. …”
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Sustainable Ecosystem Management Strategies for Tackling the Invasion of Blackchin Tilapia (<i>Sarotherodon melanotheron</i>) in Thailand: Guidelines and Considerations by Thotsapol Chaianunporn, Thitipong Panthum, Worapong Singchat, Kanokporn Chaianunporn, Warong Suksavate, Aingorn Chaiyes, Narongrit Muangmai, Dokrak Marod, Prateep Duengkae, Kornsorn Srikulnath

“…The “polluter pays” policy should be implemented to cover the costs associated with invasive species. …”
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Migration of Wintering Grey Plover From Southeast Asia to North‐Central Siberia Challenges Breeding Population Delineations in Russia by David Li, Max De Yuan Khoo, Richard B. Lanctot, Pavel S. Tomkovich, Zhijun Ma, Jun Rui Chow, Malcolm Chu Keong Soh, Shufen Yang, Choon Beng How, Adrian Loo, Robert Teo, Liang Jim Lim, Chee Chiew Leong, Kenneth Boon Hwee Er

“…ABSTRACT Shorebird populations are declining across the world due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change. Identification of shorebird migration routes and important stopover sites can facilitate the implementation of strategic and effective conservation measures. …”
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Insights into the interplay among zinc, biological aging, fasting, energy intake, and inflammation: A cross-sectional analysis using 2015-2018 NHANES participants by Rebecca Lake, Juan Liuzzi, Changwon Yoo

“…Introduction: Although it is documented that zinc plays an essential role in immune function, little is known about its relationship to factors that influence biological aging. The primary objective of this study is to investigate how fasting status, total energy intake, and carbohydrate intake interfaces with dietary zinc intake and acute inflammation status via HS-CRP in young adults. …”
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Next-Gen Connectivity: Exploring UAV Swarm Applications in Cell-Free Massive MIMO for IIoT by Reem Alkanhel, Ghada Atteia, Mohamed Amine Ouamri, Mohammed Saleh Ali Muthanna, Daljeet Singh, Ahmed Aziz, Ammar Muthanna

“…This algorithm considers factors like UAV mobility, quality-of-service requirements for IIoT devices, and interference among UAVs. …”
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Artificial intelligence mobile health platform for early detection of COVID-19 in quarantine subjects using a wearable biosensor: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Chung Wah Siu, Chun Ka Wong, Deborah Tip Yin Ho, Anthony Raymond Tam, Mi Zhou, Yuk Ming LAU, Milky Oi Yan Tang, Raymond Cheuk Fung Tong, Kuldeep Singh Rajput, Gengbo Chen, Soon Chee Chan, Ivan Fan Ngai Hung

“…As there is no effective therapy or vaccine yet, rigorous implementation of traditional public health measures such as isolation and quarantine remains the most effective tool to control the outbreak. …”
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Physical Training Considerations for Futsal Players According to Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Qualitative Study by Rafael Albalad-Aiguabella, David Navarrete-Villanueva, Elena Mainer-Pardos, Oscar Villanueva-Guerrero, Borja Muniz-Pardos, Germán Vicente-Rodríguez

“…Results showed that strength and conditioning coaches prioritized five main areas: (1) competitive demands, (2) training load control and monitoring, (3) injury risk mitigation strategies, (4) contextual factors and interpersonal relationships, and (5) training methodologies to optimize performance. …”
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Comparative analysis of therapy results in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving ALL-MB-2002 and COALL-St.Petersburg-92 protocols by E. G. Boychenko, J. V. Rumyantseva, N. I. Ponomareva, M. S. Livschiz, I. A. Garbusova, M. B. Belogurova, L. I. Schaz, D. V. Litvinov, S. N. Lagoiko, K. L. Kondratchik, N. R. Tukalova, A. I. Karachunsky

“…Detailed comparison of two chemotherapy programs efficacy has not found any statistically significant differences concerning such factors, as complete remission rate, early death rate and relapse rate, and as number of children who are in continuous complete remission. …”
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Consensus statement on exploring the Nexus between nutrition, brain health and dementia prevention by Alexandra M. Johnstone, Emiliano Albanese, Daniel R. Crabtree, Boushra Dalile, Stefanie Grabrucker, Jenna M. Gregory, Giuseppe Grosso, Adrian Holliday, Catherine Hughes, Catherine Itsiopoulos, John Mamo, Claire McEvoy, Phyo Kyaw Myint, Leticia Radin Pereira, David Vauzour, Mario Siervo

“…Research priorities include standardizing cognitive assessment methodologies, developing early intervention strategies, and implementing integrated precision nutrition and lifestyle approaches. …”
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The Rise of SARS-CoV-2 Variants and the Role of Convalescent Plasma Therapy for Management of Infections by Mohamed, Moubarak, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Helal F., Hetta, Hazem M., Shaheen, Abdur, Rauf, Hayder M., Al-kuraishy, Safaa, Qusti, Eida M., Alshammari, Emmanuel Tiyo, Ayikobua, Fred, Ssempijja, Adam Moyosore, Afodun, Ritah, Kenganzi, Ibe Michael, Usman, Juma John, Ochieng, Lawrence Obado, Osuwat, Kevin, Matama, Ali I., Al-Gareeb, Emmanuel, Kairania, Monica, Musenero, Susan, Christina Welburn, Gaber, El-Saber Batiha

“…With successive waves of COVID-19 emerging, strategies that mitigate against community transmission need to be implemented, including increased vaccination coverage. …”
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Investigating context-specific sedentary behaviours and cardiometabolic health in college-based young adults (CONTEXT-SB): a protocol for a longitudinal observational study by Justin B Moore, Lee Stoner, Craig Paterson, Feng-Chang Lin, Emma Cowley, Michelle L Meyer, Jake Christopher Diana, Aiden James Chauntry, Jeb F Struder, Patricia Pagan-Lassalle, Erik D Hanson

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. Historical Analysis of Imam Sajjad's Strategies for Reviving Shiism after the Ashura Event Based on Diffusion Theory by Hamid reza Motahari, Mahmoud Bakhtiari

“…However, this article distinguished itself by analyzing the environmental factors and components of diffusion theory relevant to Imam Sajjad's context. …”
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Better public housing management in Ghana by Samson Aziabah

“…By proposing this approach to be implemented by LAs so as to bring about maintenance and lead to improvement in public housing quality, the goal of the research is attained. …”
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