Advancing dementia care: a review of Italy’s public health response within the WHO Global Action Plan and European strategies by Giancarlo Logroscino, Daniele Imperiale, Nicola Vanacore, Nicola Veronese, Giorgio Fumagalli, Cristina Basso, Federica Asta, Marco Canevelli, Eleonora Lacorte, Anna Maria Bargagli, Angela Giusti, Ilaria Bacigalupo, Guido Bellomo, Ilaria Palazzesi, Paola Piscopo, Emanuela Salvi, Valerio Zaccaria, Francesca Zambri, Martina Valletta, Massimo Corbo, Teresa Di Fiandra, Alessio Crestini, Francesco Saverio Mennini, Rosella Saulle, Alessandra Lombardi, Antonio Guaita, Luciano Sagliocca, Rosa Liperoti, MARCO TRABUCCHI, Maria Cotelli, Carlo Gabelli, Gianfranco Spalletta, Carlo Petrini, Vincenza Frisardi, Alice Fauci, Marcello Giordano, Luca Vignatelli, Luciana Riva, Camillo Marra, Francesco Nonino, Antonio Ancidoni, Simone Salemme, Domitilla Marconi, Sara Maria Pani, Nicoletta Locuratolo, Flavia Lucia Lombardo, Elisa Fabrizi, Francesco Sciancalepore, Patrizia Lorenzini, Alice Paggetti, Francesco Della Gatta, Annachiara Di Nolfi, Vittorio Palermo, Paolo Sciattella, Chiara Bini, Caterina Bianca Neve Aurora Bianchi, Fiammetta Landoni, Maria Assunta Giannini, Stefano Sensi, Cristina Lupinetti, Valeria Panetta, Antonio Matera, Francesca Lubian, Carla Melani, Gennarina Arabia, Maria Pompea Bernardi, Annarita Greco, Annalisa Di Palma, Andrea Fabbo, Federica Boschi, Antonino Riolo, Antonio Zaccardi, Antonio Mastromattei, Silvia Scalmana, Ernesto Palummeri, Elisa Lidonnici, Alessandro Amorosi, Lorenzo Blandi, Filippo Masera, Fabio Izzicupo, Alfonso Di Costanzo, Carla Severino, Patrizia Spallino, Piero Secreto, Elena Memeo, Stefano Piras, Serena Meloni, Tommaso Piccoli, Sara Madrigali, Antonella Notarelli, Micaela Gilli, Anna Laura Spinelli, Nando Scarpelli, Monica Seganfreddo, Alessandra Caci, Amalia Cecilia Bruni, Francesco Mazzoleni, Alessandro Pirani, Massimiliano Massaia, Luisa Bartorelli, Susanna Cipollari, Gabriella Porro, Mario Possenti, Manlio Matera, Patrizia Spadin, Paolo Caffarra, Andrea Capasso, Maria Pia Cozzari, Sabina Gainotti, Giuseppe Gambina, Marina Michela Gasparini, Andrea Stracciari, Gilda Losito, Elena Rendina, Federica Francescone, Francesca Galeotti, Teresa Di Fiandra, Flaminia Camilli, Elena Carbone, Giulia Carnevale, Daniela Coclite, Benedetta Contoli, Francesco Della Gatta, Annachiara Di Nolfi, Eugenio Distaso, Ylenia Druda, Sabrina Esposito, Francesco Giaquinto, Flavia L. Lombardo, Gabriella Martelli, Maria Masocco, Fabio Matascioli, Alberto Milanese, Valentina Minardi, Sandra Morelli, Antonello Napoletano, Maria Cristina Porrello, Giulia Remoli, Roberto Rivabene, Paola Scardetta, Roberta Vaccaro, Petronilla Battista, Consuelo Borgarelli, Chiara Cerami, Annalisa Chiari, Alfredo Costa, Alessandra Dodich, Elisa Faè, Elisa Favaretto, Lidia Fubini, Monica Gandelli, Donata Gollin, Claudio Ivaldi, Alessandro Lanzoni, Valentina Lavermicocca, Margherita Lazzarino, Giacomo Menabue, Maria Angela Molinari, Alessia Morelli, Fabrizio Piazza, Anna Peruzzi, Clara Ricci, Stefano Russo, Davide Zenaro, Alessandra Ceccarini, Scilla Pizzarelli, Zuzana Mitrova, Salvatore De Masi

“…Two reviewers independently screened and extracted data with a predefined matrix mapped to the seven WHO GAP Action Areas. …”
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Unlocking winter maize potential: pioneering on-farm strategies for resilient yields in challenging climates by Raj Kumar Jat, Shubham Durgude, Vijay Singh Meena, Vijay Singh Meena, RK Sohane, RN Singh, Illathur R. Reddy, Suneel Kumar, S. Pazhanismy, Sunita Kumari Meena, Kumari Sharda, Susheel Singh, Rama Kant Singh, Rama Kant Singh, Seema Kumari, Seema Kumari, Pankaj Kumar, Govind Kumar, Amit Kumar Lenka, Asheesh Chaurasiya, Anup Das, Anil Kumar Jha, Dhananjay Pati Tripathi, Swati Sagar

“…The key factors evaluated for maize yields encompassed sowing windows, varietal performance, topography, seed treatment, earthing up, planting methods, spacing, tillage practices, irrigation, and nutrient management. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire that was validated by visiting on-farm experimentation at fields. …”
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Rainfall as an important process for net N gain during the initial phase of natural recovery in karst desertification by Xia Li, Yu Pang, Hengsheng Lao, Linfang Luo, Tongxin He, Guangting Pei, Shuangshuang Xiao, Baoqing Hu, Jianfei Sun

“…Abstract Nitrogen (N) losses driven by rapid hydrologic processes in karst regions were once considered a potentially key mechanism of N limitation during the initial phase of natural recovery following karst desertification. However, field data are still lacking for studying the hydrologic N budget. …”
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Prognostic Role of Ultrasound Diagnostic Methods in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure by Zhanna D. Kobalava, Tolkacheva Veronika Vladimirovna, Sarlykov Bekbolot Kanatbekovich, Rena Sh Aslanova, Lapshin Artem Alekseevich, Nazarov Ivan Sergeevich, Smirnov Ilya Pavlovich, Maria V Vatsik-Gorodetskaya, Ghazaal Alavi Tabatabaei, Ibrahim Al-Zakwani, Mohammed Al Jarallah, Georgiana Luisa Baca, Peter A Brady, Rajesh Rajan, Bhavesh Talera

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using a structured telephone survey method at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after discharge. …”
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Local QSAR based on quantum chemistry calculations for the stability of nitrenium ions to reduce false positive outcomes from standard QSAR systems for the mutagenicity of primary... by Shigeharu Muto, Ayako Furuhama, Mika Yamamoto, Yasuteru Otagiri, Naoki Koyama, Seiji Hitaoka, Yusuke Nagato, Hirofumi Ouchi, Masahiro Ogawa, Kisako Shikano, Katsuya Yamada, Satoshi Ono, Minami Hoki, Fumiya Ishizuka, Soichiro Hagio, Chiaki Takeshita, Hisayoshi Omori, Kiyohiro Hashimoto, Satsuki Chikura, Masamitsu Honma, Kei-ichi Sugiyama, Masayuki Mishima

“…Abstract Background Primary aromatic amines (PAAs) present significant challenges in the prediction of mutagenicity using current standard quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) systems, which are knowledge-based and statistics-based, because of their low positive prediction values (PPVs). …”
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Conceptualizing the implementation of post-discharge malaria chemoprevention in Malawi using a co-design approach by Myness Kasanda Ndambo, Kristine Bærøe, Kamija Samuel Phiri, Isabel-Kazanga Chiumia, Inger Lise Teig, Bjarne Robberstad, Oddvar Martin Kaarbøe, Melf-Jakob Kühl, Jobiba Chinkhumba, Thandile Nkosi-Gondwe, Tinashe Alinafe Tizifa, Elisabeth Mamani-Mategula, Lumbani Munthali, Lucinda Manda-Taylor

“…Results The inductive analysis yielded four overarching themes from the data. These key themes are PDMC adaptability, trialability, implementability, and sustainability. …”
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Performance of GPT-4 for automated prostate biopsy decision-making based on mpMRI: a multi-center evidence study by Ming-Jun Shi, Zhi-Xiang Wang, Shuang-Kun Wang, Xuan-Hao Li, Yan-Lin Zhang, Ying Yan, Ran An, Li-Ning Dong, Lei Qiu, Tian Tian, Jia-Xin Liu, Hong-Chen Song, Ya-Fan Wang, Che Deng, Zi-Bing Cao, Hong-Yin Wang, Zheng Wang, Wei Wei, Jian Song, Jian Lu, Xuan Wei, Zhen-Chang Wang

“…GPT-4 generated structured reports with given prompts. The performance of GPT-4 was quantified using confusion matrices, and sensitivity, specificity, as well as area under the curve were calculated. …”
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A qualitative study on dietary behaviors and nutritional management needs of patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (系统性红斑狼疮活动期患者饮食行为与营养管理需求的质性研究)... by SONG Weiting (宋炜婷), LI Yuwei (李雨蔚), QIAO Caicai (乔彩彩), WANG Sa (王飒), XUE Fei (薛菲), WANG Yuzhen (王玉珍), MIAO Huali (苗华丽)

“…Methods A descriptive study was conducted, involving semi-structured interviews with 10 patients with active SLE and 6 healthcare providers. …”
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Evidence based consensus statements for digital tools to address youth mental health literacy by Stephana Julia Moss, Sonia Siddiqui, Cristina Zuniga Chacon, Cynthia Sriskandarajah, Maia Stelfox, Ben Gaunce, Micaela Harley, Stacie Smith, Sofia B. Ahmed, Kathryn Birnie, Donna Halperin, Scott Halperin, Christine Hampson, Jia Hu, Laura Leppan, Angie Nickle, Kristine Russell, Andrea Soo, May Solis, Henry T. Stelfox, Sharon Straus, Perri R. Tutelman, Quincy Wiele, Kirsten M. Fiest, Nicole Racine, Jeanna Parsons Leigh

“…Phase II consisted of a modified Delphi consensus process to determine evidence-based consensus statements (N = 352 (13% youth) Round 1; N = 87 (33% youth) Round 2). Semi-structured focus groups in Phase III were conducted to refine the consensus statements (N = 16, 25% youth) and design the digital mental health literacy tool (N = 24, 33% youth). …”
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Lethal clinical outcome and chemotherapy and immunotherapy resistance in patients with urothelial carcinoma with MDM2 amplification or overexpression by Weijuan Zhang, Jiejie Xu, Hailong Liu, Yu Zhu, Zewei Wang, Han Zeng, Zhaopei Liu, Yuan Chang, Le Xu, Kaifeng Jin, Jingtong Xu, Xiaohe Su, Yawei Ding, Lingkai Zhang, Jiaxing Sun, Yuzhen Wu

“…In addition, UC with MDM2 amplification or overexpression was associated with an immuno-evasive contexture characterized by lower proportion of tertiary lymphoid structure infiltration, lower abundance of CD8+ T cells, IFN-γ+ cells, GZMB+ cells, and decreased expression of immune checkpoint molecules including programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), programmed death-1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4).Conclusions MDM2 amplification or overexpression defines a lethal subset of patients with UC with inferior prognosis and resistance to both platinum-based chemotherapy and immunotherapy irrespective of TP53/p53 status. …”
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A qualitative analysis on the awareness of noise pollution and occupational protection among staff members of the Central Sterile Supply Department (消毒供应中心工作人员对噪声污染的认知及职业防护质性分析)... by HUANG Xuanxuan (黄玄玄), FU Li (付立), SUN Ziwen (孙子文), YU Jiang (于江), ZHANG Shenhong (张沈弘), ZHANG Tianqiang (张天强)

“…Methods Through face-to-face and semi-structured interviews, 10 staff members from the Central Sterile Supply Department were interviewed in depth. …”
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Risk factors for low knowledge and negative attitudes among caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder in Iraq: a multi-centre cross-sectional study by Hiba Qahttan Khaleel Al-Juhaishi, Hiba Qahttan Khaleel Al-Juhaishi, Osamah Abbas Jaber, Osamah Abbas Jaber, Faris Lami, Faris Lami, Shatha Mohammed Jasim, Shatha Mohammed Jasim, Nahid Dehghan Nayeri, Nahid Dehghan Nayeri, Mahdi Shafiee Sabet, Mahdi Shafiee Sabet, Ghaith Al-Gburi, Ghaith Al-Gburi

“…Before educational interventions can address these issues, local knowledge and attitudes must be assessed, including the identification of high-risk groups that require prioritisation.MethodsBetween February 17 and September 10, 2024, Al-Subtain Academy for Autism and Baghdad’s National Centre for Autism and Child Psychiatry conducted a cross-sectional study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire developed based on the Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire (ASK-Q) and a review of previous studies. …”
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Identifying the Components of Iranian Adolescent Compassionate Mind Training Program by Somayeh Mohebi, Iraj Shakerinia, Mahnaz Khosrojavid, Abbas Abolghasemi, Abbas Ali Hossein Khanzadeh:

“…Participants included university professors and school counsellors with extensive experience in relevant fields. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, focusing on the essential components of compassion training for adolescents, distinguishing features of Iranian adolescents, and additional elements needed for cultural adaptation. …”
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3D‐Printed Titanium Trabecular Scaffolds with Sustained Release of Hypoxia‐Induced Exosomes for Dual‐Mimetic Bone Regeneration by Lincong Luo, Weihan Zheng, Jiaying Li, Tingting Chen, Wanting Xue, Tao Lin, Mingrui Liu, Zi Yan, Jiaxin Yang, Jiamin Li, Jiahao Pu, Yaobin Wu, Konghe Hu, Shiyu Li, Wenhua Huang

“…Abstract Current Ti‐6Al‐4V bone implants lack trabecular structure and pro‑angiogenic cues, both essential for regeneration. …”
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Impact of mealtime social experiences on student consumption of meals at school: a qualitative analysis of caregiver perspectives by Leah Elizabeth Chapman, Wendi Gosliner, Deborah A Olarte, Monica Daniela Zuercher, Lorrene D Ritchie, Dania Orta-Aleman, Marlene B Schwartz, Michele Polacsek, Christina E Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Anisha I Patel, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Margaret Read, Juliana FW Cohen

“…Setting: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with United States (U.S.) caregivers over ZoomTM in English and Spanish during the 2021–2022 school year. …”
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Resolving Turbulence Drivers in Two Luminous Obscured Quasars with JWST/NIRSpec Integral Field Unit by Mandy C. Chen, Hsiao-Wen Chen, Michael Rauch, Andrey Vayner, Weizhe Liu, David S. N. Rupke, Jenny E. Greene, Nadia L. Zakamska, Dominika Wylezalek, Guilin Liu, Sylvain Veilleux, Nicole P. H. Nesvadba, Caroline Bertemes

“…Utilizing high-resolution data from the NIRSpec integral field unit onboard the James Webb Space Telescope, we analyze the velocity fields of line-emitting gas in and around these quasars and construct the second-order velocity structure functions (VSFs) to quantify turbulent motions across different spatial scales. …”
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Searching for Planets Orbiting Vega with the James Webb Space Telescope by Charles Beichman, Geoffrey Bryden, Jorge Llop-Sayson, Marie Ygouf, Alexandra Greenbaum, Jarron Leisenring, Andras Gaspar, John Krist, George Rieke, Schuyler Wolff, Kate Su, Klaus Hodapp, Michael Meyer, Doug Kelly, Martha Boyer, Doug Johnstone, Scott Horner, Marcia Rieke

“…Su et al. argue that planets larger than 0.3 M _J would disrupt the smooth disk structure seen at MIRI wavelengths. Eight additional objects are found within 60″ of Vega, but none have astrometric properties or colors consistent with planet candidates. …”
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Synergetic adsorptive mechanisms, reusability and cost evaluations of green fabricated hybrid barium cobalt nanocomposites for methylene blue and lead removal from wastewater by Titus Chinedu Egbosiuba, Chibuike Christogonus Njoku, Ijeoma Jacinta Ani, Godwin Ifeanyi Ogbuehi, Abdulkareem Omeiza Yusuf, Abiodun Azeez Saka, Ugochukwu Ewuzie, Ebuka Emmanuel Ezennajiego, Blessing Onyinye Okafor, Walter Chibuike Anene, Cecilia Chika Unegbu, Florence Acha, Monday Uchenna Okoronkwo

“…The nanoparticles and nanocomposites were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HRSEM), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis to assess their functional groups, crystalline structure, morphology, and surface properties, confirming successful synthesis. …”
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Interpersonal and systemic factors in initiating, developing and maintaining collaborations between European neurosurgical departments and institutions in low-resources settings: A... by Nicolò Marchesini, Vicki M. Butenschoen, Andreas K. Demetriades, Said Idrissa Ahmada, Fazlul Hoque, Thomas Kapapa, Patrick D. Kamalo, Pablo González-López, Rupavathana Mahesperan, Ondra Petr, Wilco Peul, Nicephorus Boniface Rutabasibwa, Ellianne J. dos Santos Rubio, Abenezer Tirsit Aklilu, Jake Timothy, Enoch O. Uche, Magnus Tisell

“…Data were collected virtually between May and August 2024. …”
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Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mixed crop-livestock farmers on Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and other zoonoses in Burkina Faso by Abdoul Kader Ilboudo, Michel Dione, Ard M. Nijhof, Martin H. Groschup, Ousmane Traoré, Guy S. Ilboudo, Zekiba Tarnagda, Madi Savadogo, Bernard Bett

“…Consenting participants aged six and above were randomly included, and a structured questionnaire that collected socio-economic data, knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning CCHF and other zoonoses was administered. …”
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