Exploring the burden of cholera in the WHO African region: patterns and trends from 2000 to 2023 cholera outbreak data by Joseph Okeibunor, Saliou Diallo, Abdou Salam Gueye, Etien Luc Koua, Jean Paul Kimenyi, Vincent Dossou Sodjinou, Fleury Hybriel Moussana, Freddy Kambale

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Exploring suicidal thoughts among prospective university students: a study with applications of machine learning and GIS techniques by Mohammed A. Mamun, Firoj Al-Mamun, Md Emran Hasan, Nitai Roy, Moneerah Mohammad ALmerab, David Gozal, Md. Shakhaoat Hossain

“…Despite the complexity of suicidal behaviors, innovative methodologies like Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and Machine Learning have not been fully explored for predictive modeling and risk assessment. …”
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Exploring the use of double-speed video playback in a fast-paced society through structural equation modeling by Yan He, Jinhong Yu

“…On the basis of the Technology Acceptance Model, we integrated perceived entertainment, subjective norms, system quality, and content quality to construct a hypothetical model of users’ intention to use the double-speed function. …”
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Unveiling the challenges: exploring start-up hurdles faced by small and medium-sized enterprise entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka by Amila Gankandage, Ruwan Jayathilaka

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Exploring facilitators and barriers to healthcare professionals’ use of clinical guidelines to prevent surgical site infection in Rwandan hospitals by Aloys Niyomugabo, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Anita Collins, Geldine Chironda

“…The identified facilitators were self-motivation, teamwork, peer support, and support from the management committee of the hospital. …”
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Elements of the set of diagrams of binary systems by L. А. Serafimov, А. V. Frolkova, V. V. Illarionov

“…All the possible elements of the set of binary systems (ideal, zeotropic, mono-, bi-, triazeotropic, homo- and heterogeneous) were explored. …”
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Framework for Exploration of Statistical Heterogeneity in Multi-Database Studies: A Case Study Using EXACOS-CV Studies by Rhodes KM, Garbe E, Müllerová H, Ekwaru P, Kossack N, Baak BN, Lobier M, Hawkins NM, Nordon C

“…., Calgary, AB, Canada; 5WIG2 Institute, Leipzig, Germany; 6PHARMO Institute for Drug Outcomes Research, Utrecht, Netherlands; 7Biostatistics, Real World Solutions, IQVIA, Espoo, Finland; 8Division of Cardiology, Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, CanadaCorrespondence: Kirsty Marie Rhodes, AstraZeneca, Academy House, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PA, United Kingdom, Email kirsty.rhodes@astrazeneca.comPurpose: Multi-database studies may provide heterogeneous results despite using common protocols, leading to challenges in interpretation, but also providing an opportunity to gain insights on populations or healthcare systems. The objectives of these analyses were to develop a framework for exploring sources of statistical heterogeneity and apply it to the multi-database EXACOS-CV (EXAcerbations of COPD and their OutcomeS on CardioVascular diseases) program.Methods: A conceptual framework to systematically assess sources of statistical heterogeneity in multi-database studies was developed. …”
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Exploring the biological basis for the identification of different syndromes in ischemic heart failure based on joint multi-omics analysis by Yilin Zhang, Yilin Zhang, Jingjing Wei, Lijie Qiao, Rui Yu, Hongjie Ren, Anshe Zhao, Yang Sun, Aolong Wang, Aolong Wang, Bin Li, Xinlu Wang, Mingjun Zhu

“…These biomarkers were combined with clinical indicators to construct the “Disease-Syndromes-Clinical phenotypes-Biomarkers-Pathways” network, and the obtained differential genes and proteins were externally validated.ResultsThe potential biomarkers for QDBS included SDHD, IL10, ACTG1, VWF, MDH2, COX5A, Valeric acid, Succinic Acid and L-Histidine, which were predominantly enriched in TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, platelet activation, and neutrophil extracellular trap formation pathways, demonstrating associations with energy metabolism, coagulation system, and immune-inflammatory responses.YDBS potential biomarkers included TSHR, PRKG1, ATP1A2, GNAI2, APOA2, PLTP, 3-Hydroxybutyrate, Hexadecanoic acid and Palmitelaidic acid, and the combined pathways were mainly enriched in thyroid hormone synthesis, regulation of lipolysis in adipocytes, cholesterol metabolism and PPAR signaling pathways, correlating with hormonal regulation and lipid metabolism. …”
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WhatsApp and Wellness: Exploring the Motivations and Challenges in Health Literacy and Health Information Seeking Among African Immigrants by Sunday Olaniran

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Exploring corrosion behavior, antimicrobial evaluation, molecular docking and DFT calculation of thiosemicarbazone ligand and its metal complexes by Howida S. Mandour, Lobna A. Khorshed, Amr M. Abdou, Basma Ghazal

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Doomed to fail? A qualitative exploration of teachers’ perspectives on refugee students’ access to education and educational experiences in Greece by Theoni Stathopoulou, Eirini Adamopoulou, Lina Zirganou-Kazolea, Natalia Spyropoulou, Korina Hatzinikolaou, Jennifer Cavounidis

“…Meanwhile, participation in the education system of the host country facilitates social integration. …”
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Exploring soil organic carbon fractions, stocks, and carbon management index across land uses in subtropical ecosystems of Tripura, India by Siyaram Meena, Siyaram Meena, K. M. Manjaiah, V. K. Sharma, T. J. Purakayastha, Shrila Das, Ram Swaroop Bana, Sandeep Gawdiya, Sandeep Gawdiya, Sunita Yadav, Ravi Saini, Anil Kumar, Salah El-Hendawy, Mohamed A. Mattar, Ali Salem

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Exploring effector-host interactions in Pyricularia oryzae infections: A molecular and structural approach to rice blast resistance by Zakir Amin, F.A. Mohiddin, Ali Anwar, Asif B. Shikari, Sajad Un Nabi, Tauseef A. Bhat, Vishal Gupta, Fehim Jeelani Wani, Shugufta Parveen, Mohd Salim Mir, Subaya Manzoor, Suhail Ashraf, Mohammad Raish

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Who pays more? Exploring cost disparities in medication abortion access across socio-demographic groups in Ghana by Caesar Agula, Yuliya A. Kulikova, Omkar Patange, Adriana Biney, Michael Kuhn, Pearl Kyei, Patrick Asuming, Ayaya A. Bawah

“…However, the potential variations in MA cost have not been explored. Thus, we aim to explore the potential disparities in MA cost based on women’s socio-demographic status in Ghana. …”
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Nestedness and systemic risk in financial networks by Michel Alexandre, Felipe Jordão Xavier, Thiago Christiano Silva, Francisco A. Rodrigues

“…For each bank in the network, we computed the individual nestedness contribution (INC), along with two measures of systemic risk: systemic impact (SI) and systemic vulnerability (SV). …”
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Exploring the Implementation Challenges of the Electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Regulation: An Empirical Perspective from Greece by Thomas K. Dasaklis, Evangelia Kopanaki, Panos T. Chountalas, Nikolaos P. Rachaniotis, Theodore G. Voutsinas, Kyriakos Giannakis, Gregory Chondrokoukis

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Unnecessary diagnostic imaging requested by medical students during a first day of residency simulation: an explorative study by Julia Gärtner, Lisa Bußenius, Sarah Prediger, Sigrid Harendza

“…After history taking with simulated patients, the students used an electronic system for requesting diagnostic tests. The analysis focused on 16 patient cases, each managed by at least 50 students. …”
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The systemic immune-inflammation index and systemic inflammation response index are useful for predicting mortality in patients with diabetic nephropathy by Fan Zhang, Yan Han, Yonghua Mao, Wenjian Li

“…These relationships were further validated by Kaplan-Meier survival curves and restricted cubic spline (RCS) modeling, and subgroup analyses were performed to explore the heterogeneity among different characteristic subgroups. …”
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Exploring the utilisation and effectiveness of implementation science strategies by cystic fibrosis registries for healthcare improvement: a systematic review by Rob G. Stirling, Bhumika Sood, Macken J.L. Stirling, Tom Kotsimbos, Dominic T. Keating, Catherine E. Rang, James M. Trauer, Alan C. Young, Christiaan Yu, Julianna Bailey, Peter Wark, Angela Melder, Paul Dawkins

“…Results 1974 citations were identified and 12 studies included. Included studies described 45 ERIC implementation strategies from nine categories. …”
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Exploring the effects of ambient conditions on the cryogenic cooling times of offshore structures: towards optimising sustainability and the decommissioning timescale by Kenneth Bisgaard Christensen, Alireza Maheri, M Amir Siddiq

“…The impact of temperature on E _i was evaluated, and the efficiency of the proposed cryogenic cooling and cutting system was explored, incorporating factors such as air velocity and temperature. …”
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