Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan: key role of ticks in the dynamics of incidence by PhD Irina Lizinfeld, Prof Natalia Pshenichnaya, Prof Gulzhan Abuova

“…The model demonstrated statistical significance (p < 0.007), reflecting 86.7% of the CCHF case variance explained by the considered factors. Discussion: The spread of ixodid ticks in different environments emphasises the need for careful monitoring and the implementation of preventive measures, especially in rural areas. …”
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Introducing malaria rapid diagnostic tests in private medicine retail outlets: A systematic literature review. by Theodoor Visser, Katia Bruxvoort, Kathleen Maloney, Toby Leslie, Lawrence M Barat, Richard Allan, Evelyn K Ansah, Jennifer Anyanti, Ian Boulton, Siân E Clarke, Jessica L Cohen, Justin M Cohen, Andrea Cutherell, Caitlin Dolkart, Katie Eves, Günther Fink, Catherine Goodman, Eleanor Hutchinson, Sham Lal, Anthony Mbonye, Obinna Onwujekwe, Nora Petty, Julie Pontarollo, Stephen Poyer, David Schellenberg, Elizabeth Streat, Abigail Ward, Virginia Wiseman, Christopher J M Whitty, Shunmay Yeung, Jane Cunningham, Clare I R Chandler

“…None of the studies assessed large-scale implementation in PMRs. RDT uptake varied widely from 8%-100%. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of diabetes mellitus in a representative sample of Italian adults by Rosario Asciutto, Alessandra Lugo, Silvano Gallus, Maria Carla Roncaglioni, Carlo La Vecchia, Cristina Bosetti

“…Odds ratios (OR) for diabetes <em>versus </em>non diabetes in relation to selected risk factors were derived using multiple logistic regression models.…”
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The preparation and performance research and application of high performance steel fiber reinforced concrete in deep and large freezing shaft by Jiabao Hu, Zhishu Yao, Yongjie Xu, Rui Wang, Kun Hu

“…First, an orthogonal experimental design was conducted by considering three factors: concrete strength grade, steel fiber content, and fly ash content. …”
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Pioneering Digital Health in NB: A Pathway to Transformation in Health Care Delivery by Ridwan Jimoh

“…This analysis examines the digital health reform in NB, focusing on the implementation and outcomes of the Virtual Care program and MyHealthNB application. …”
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Psychogenic impact of child labour in Pakistan by Abdul Thawwab Ishaque, Abdul Raheem Rizvie, Muhammed Ifham Mohamed Imtiyas

“…Collaborative endeavours involving governmental bodies, NGOs, and international partners are pivotal for successful implementation and sustainability. An urgent need exists for an updated national child labour survey, reflecting the current socio-economic context to inform future decisions. …”
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Pathological monitoring of lungs lesions on modern pig farm in Ukraine by V. S. Garkavenko, A. V. Kolechko, K. E. Lukianenko

“…Thus, determining the etiological factors of lung damage in farms and developing and implementing effective preventive and therapeutic measures is an essential direction of further research.…”
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Measurement and optimization paths of the multidimensional development levels of counties in the Yellow River Basin: based on the sustainable livelihoods framework by Lisha Cheng, Lisha Cheng, Li Ma, Jiajun Qiao, Jiajun Qiao, Xiaoyue Li

“…However, existing studies rarely focus on the comprehensive and multidimensional development levels in the YRB, and there is a lack of refined county-level studies, making it difficult to fully support the implementation of ecological protection and high-quality development strategy in the YRB. …”
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Overcoming urban entrepreneurship challenges: Analyzing barriers to economic development by R. Priyanka, K. Ravindran, J. Prabhakaran, D. Sivakumar

“…The results from the study, with values ranging from 5.7 to 12.8, highlight key factors impacting entrepreneurial growth in urban environments. …”
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Development and testing of data infrastructure in the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Clinical Emergency Data Registry for opioid‐related research by Andrew Taylor, Jeremiah Kinsman, Kathryn Hawk, Gail D'Onofrio, Caitlin Malicki, Bill Malcom, Pawan Goyal, Arjun K. Venkatesh

“…Validity testing demonstrated correct or partially correct data for >90% of most extracted CEDR data elements. Factors affecting validity included lack of standardization, data incorrectness, and poor delimitation between emergency department (ED) versus hospital care. …”
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AN INDIVIDUALIZED RISK ASSESSMENT OF SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IN DILATION CARDIOMYOPATHY PATIENTS by T. G. Vaykhanskaya, L. N. Sivitskaya, T. V. Kurushko, N. G. Danilenko, O. P. Melnikova, A. V. Frolov

“…With binary logit-regression analysis of independent risk factors (VES, sVT, mATW, TCR, JTd and GLS LV) we built-up a model of binary regression (F=31,2; χ2=143,2; p=0,0000) and developed an algorithm of SCD risk evaluation that make it to classify with high prediction power up to 93,9%, cases of DCMP (OR 470; sensitivity 80,8%, specificity 99,1%).Conclusion. …”
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Optimization of Film-Dressings Containing Herbal Extracts for Wound Care—A Quality by Design Approach by Diana Antonia Safta, Cătălina Bogdan, Sonia Iurian, Mirela-Liliana Moldovan

“…Following the understanding of the influences of the formulation factors on the film characteristics, the composition of the optimized film-dressing was determined as follows: 5% polyvinyl alcohol, 0.25% xanthan gum, 10% glycerol, and 20% complex herbal extract. …”
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MALDI-TOF mass spectrometric protein profiling of microvesicles produced by the NK-92 natural killer cell line by A. V. Korenevsky, A. D. Shcherbitskaia, M. E. Berezkina, K. L. Markova, E. P. Alexandrova, O. A. Balabas, S. A. Selkov, D. I. Sokolov

“…The cytotoxic proteins of natural killer cells play a key role in the implementation of their cytolytic  functions. One of the important steps in understanding the distant  communication of cells is the determination of the proteome of microvesicles. …”
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Social-demographic and behavioral predictors of core indicators of complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6–23 months: baseline results from a cluster-rando... by Tadele Amente, Yohannes Kebede, Tefera Belachew

“…Ethiopia has been implementing policies and initiatives to enhance complementary feeding practices among infants and young children since the past two decades. …”
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A framework for clinical care pathway renewal: an example from inflammatory bowel disease by K. D. Chappell, L. Olayinka, R. Sutton, C. H. Seow, J. deBruyn, S. V. van Zanten, C. Ma, B. Halloran, L. A. Dieleman, K. Wong, R. Panaccione, K. I. Kroeker

“…The proposed framework was guided by a review matrix stratified based on two factors: risk to change and clinical impact of the CCPs. …”
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Assessment of caregiving burden among caregivers of older adults with stroke in Saudi Arabia: analytical cross-sectional study by Ala’a Alahmadi, Sami A R Al-Dubai, Rana A. Alhelali, Hamadi A. Alrefaei, Nader M. Alqerafi

“…Additionally, caregivers’ socioeconomic status was associated with a high caregiving burden. Implementing supporting programs for family caregivers of patients with stroke is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes and reducing the financial strain on the healthcare system. …”
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Satisfaction and Literacy of Telepsychiatry among Adult Patients Attending Psychiatry Outpatient Clinics in an Academic Hospital by Ahmed Albarrak, Fatima Alhaidar, Maha Alanazi, Noura Bamarei, Joud Alarifi, Nada Bin Obaid, Bayan Alhazmi

“…Introduction Telepsychiatry is an implementation of technology that delivers psychiatric care at a distance. …”
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Collection and Analysis of Repeated Speech Samples: Methodological Framework and Example Protocol by Nicholas Cummins, Lauren Louise White, Zahia Rahman, Catriona Lucas, Tian Pan, Ewan Carr, Faith Matcham, Johnny Downs, Richard Dobson, Thomas F Quatieri, Judith Dineley

“…ObjectiveThis study aims (1) to facilitate replicable speech research by presenting a transparent speech collection and feature extraction protocol and design checklist for other researchers to adapt and design for their own experiments and (2) to demonstrate in a pilot study the feasibility of implementing our example in-laboratory protocol that reduces multiple potential confounding factors in repeated recordings of healthy speech. …”
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Workforce Recruitment Through Pre‐Nursing Vocational and Education Training Schemes. A Qualitative Evaluation Through a Social Capital Lens by Marion Waite, Jane Appleton, Kathleen Greenway, Robert Crookston, Sanj Nathoo, Catherine Henshall

“…A deeper understanding of the socioeconomic factors affecting learners' nursing and healthcare career choices can enhance existing knowledge. …”
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Spontaneous Associations under Mild Compression of the Hippocampal Area by Olga A. Krotkova, Arina N. Kiseleva, Alesia S. Bichkova, Mariya U. Kaverina

“…The network principle of cognitive phenomena implementation in the brain presupposes self-organization of distributed neuronal elements into a network for processing information demanded by the organism at a given moment. …”
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