Attitudes towards FCTC Article 5.3 among tobacco control stakeholders in Thailand and their relationship with awareness of tobacco industry tactics by Roengrudee Patanavanich, Paweena Punkrajang, Jaruayporn Ingkasereepitak, Warodom Phaenthong, Chantapol Yimnual, Sarin Katithamanit, Praepilai Wichakpan

“…Denormalisation of the tobacco industry is thus a vital component of successfully implementing and enforcing Article 5.3.…”
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Competency assessment of a secondary vocational education graduate according to WorldSkills standards by A. G. Mokronosov, A. E. Plakhin, E. S. Ogorodnikova, I. N. Mavrina, M. V. Selezneva

“…The relevance of the research topic presented in this article is due to the need to spread the practice of assessing competencies formed during the training of graduates of secondary vocational education. The implementation of the comprehensive assessment tasks of the students’ competencies of secondary vocational education is carried out by conducting intermediate and final certification in the form of a demonstration exam according to WorldSkills standards.Aim. …”
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A Randomised Trial Examining Cardiovascular Morbidity and All-Cause Mortality 24 years Following General Health Checks: the Ebeltoft Health Promotion Project (EHPP) by Martin Bernstorff, Pia Deichgræber, Niels Henrik Bruun, Else-Marie Dalsgaard, Morten Fenger-Grøn, Torsten Lauritzen

“…Introduction Global prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality is increasing. …”
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Growth rate of piggles using iron and copper chelate complexes by T. V. Farionik, Ya. A. Yuzko

“…The domestic and foreign experience of effective pig farming shows that the realization of the hereditary qualities of modern high-performance pig breeds and obtaining ecologically clean products is possible only under the condition of the development and implementation of perfect technologies for the production of pig farming products, which must be consistent with the biological needs of animals. …”
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Management approach matters: meeting seagrass recovery and carbon mitigation goals by Melissa Ward, Connor Dibble, Maddie Millington-Drake, John Lynch, Karen McGlathery, Richard J. Lilley, Aaron L. Strong, Lisa M. Wedding

“…Voluntary carbon credit revenue variability (ranging from $198 to $15,337 per Ha) is driven by project size, project approach, and carbon price, among other factors. This work highlights the need for careful, context-specific consideration for if and how carbon finance might support seagrass recovery goals. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Prediction of No-Show Telemedicine Encounters by C. Mahony Reategui-Rivera, Wanting Cui, Stefan Escobar-Agreda, Leonardo Rojas-Mezarina, Joseph Finkelstein

“…Predictor variables included patient demographics, socioeconomic factors, health care facility characteristics, appointment timing, and telemedicine service types. …”
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Development of a warning model for drug-induced liver injury in the older patients by Qiaozhi Hu, Qiaozhi Hu, Xiaoqi Li, Xiaoqi Li, Dan Zou, Zhiyao He, Zhiyao He, Ting Xu

“…Leveraging machine learning techniques, this model holds significant potential for clinical implementation to effectively warn clinicians of DILI risk among older hospitalized patients.…”
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Intake assessment of saturated fat in palm olein and soya oil for pregnant and lactating women in Nigeria by Christopher Enasor Fregene, Sugra Fatima Tabi’a Mahmood, Dike Bevis OJjji, Abimbola Opeyemi Adegboye

“…Unhealthy dietary patterns such as high consumption of saturated oils (e.g. palm olein) have been shown to be key risk factors for NCDs. It has been observed that there is no implemented national policy to advise about saturated fatty acid intake in Nigeria. …”
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Monitoring of patients with chronic hepatitis B without liver cirrhosis while determining the tactics of treatment by O. V. Riabokon, A. B. Khelemendyk, Yu. Yu. Riabokon

“…The purpose of the work is to reveal the features of CHB without liver cirrhosis when assessing the need for the appointment of antiviral therapy for the implementation of the State Target Program; to compare the criteria for monitoring CHB patients without cirrhosis in existing international recommendations. …”
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Prevalence of tuberculosis infection in immunological-competent prison inmates using Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) in a central jail of Assam, India by Reema Nath, Tulika Goswami Mahanta, Nabanita Nirmolia, Gargi Choudhury, Mandira Chetri, Gourangie Gogoi, Ravi Baruah

“…History of Tuberculosis was present in 10.8 % (24) of which 37.5 % (9) had pulmonary Tuberculosis. Behavioral risk factors like current smoking were found among 33.8 % (75) while alcohol consumption was 63.1 % (140). …”
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Exploration and implication of green macroalgal proliferation in the Nanhui-east-tidal-flat: an investigation of post-reclamation mudflat wetlands by Jinlin Liu, Zhangyi Xia, Yinqing Zeng, Jing Xia, Jing Xia, Peimin He

“…Importantly, this study reflects the stability of marine ecosystems as a prerequisite for modern ocean management and services, provides new perspectives on the occurrence and development of green tides, and highlights potential ecological risk factors that should be considered in the implementation of intertidal construction projects.…”
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Personally-oriented models of development of musically gifted children by N. G. Tagiltseva, L. V. Matveyeva, М. А. Byzova

“…Nowadays, the development of national competitiveness depends on many factors, but the quality of human capital is first of all. …”
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The Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Consultation on the Treatment of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) Infections: A Retrospective Observational Study by Fang F, Zhai X, Bao S, Fan X, Bai R, Ma Y, Dong X

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors influencing the effectiveness rate of consultation. …”
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Post-evaluation model for 500 kV substation engineering projects using the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method by Jianquan Chen, Yi Zhuang, Shaoyong Chen, Zhongtian Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…Using this model, the implementation process is thoroughly evaluated. First, the analytic hierarchy process is employed to determine the weights of each evaluation indicator, taking into account factors such as planning effectiveness, preliminary achievements, bid management efficiency, construction performance, project outcomes and benefits, social and environmental impacts, and project sustainability. …”
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Assessing Seasonal and Diurnal Thermal Dynamics of Water Channel and Highway Bridges Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Thermography by Abdulkadir Memduhoğlu, Nizar Polat

“…Bridges are critical components of modern infrastructure, yet their long-term performance is often compromised by thermal stresses induced by environmental and material factors. Despite advances in remote sensing, characterizing the complex thermal dynamics of bridge structures remains challenging. …”
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Cutting-Edge Stochastic Approach: Efficient Monte Carlo Algorithms with Applications to Sensitivity Analysis by Ivan Dimov, Rayna Georgieva

“…This knowledge helps in identifying critical factors that significantly influence the model’s outcomes and can guide efforts to improve the accuracy and reliability of predictions. …”
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Understanding physical activity and sedentary behaviour among preschool-aged children in Singapore: a mixed-methods approach by Rob Van Dam, Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Léonie Uijtdewilligen, Bozhi Chen, Clarice N Waters, Thomas Compier, Nicholas A Petrunoff, Yee Wei Lim

“…FGDs revealed issues that could restrict active time at preschool, including academic requirements of the central curriculum and its local implementation. The teachers had varying knowledge about PA guidelines and perceived that the children were sufficiently active. …”
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Prevalence, spatial distribution, and determinants of wasting among children under five in Senegal: spatial and multilevel analyses of the 2023 Senegal Demographic and Health Surve... by Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Berhan Tekeba, Agazhe Aemro, Mulugeta Wassie, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…Spatial clustering of high wasting prevalence in the Diourbel, Tambacounda, and Matam regions highlights the need for targeted interventions in these high-risk areas. The identified risk factors, including small birth size, poor household wealth, rural residence, and regional disparities, should guide the design and implementation of effective nutritional programs and policies. …”
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Exploring How Older Adults Experience semAPP, a 360° Media–Based Tool for Memory Assessment: Qualitative Study by Francesca Bruni, Valentina Mancuso, Jonathan Panigada, Marco Stramba-Badiale, Pietro Cipresso, Elisa Pedroli

“…Nowadays, a crucial challenge is considering aspects such as design, development, and implementation, highlighting their functionality, ease of use, compatibility, performance, and safety when a new technological tool is developed. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Health Promotion and Disease Reduction: Rapid Review by Farzaneh Yousefi, Florian Naye, Steven Ouellet, Achille-Roghemrazangba Yameogo, Maxime Sasseville, Frédéric Bergeron, Marianne Ozkan, Martin Cousineau, Samira Amil, Caroline Rhéaume, Marie-Pierre Gagnon

“… Abstract BackgroundChronic diseases represent a significant global burden of mortality, exacerbated by behavioral risk factors. Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed health promotion and disease reduction through improved early detection, encouraging healthy lifestyle modifications, and mitigating the economic strain on health systems. …”
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