DYNAMICS OF MISCARRIAGE AMONG THE FEMALE POPULATION OF FERTILE AGE IN UKRAINE AND IN LVIV REGION IN 2014-2021 by Nataliia Timchenko, Taras Gutor

“…The study uses the methods of a systemic approach and structural-logical analysis, medical-statistical analysis, namely the calculation of chain (relative to the previous year) indicators of a dynamic series: absolute growth, growth rate and increment rate. …”
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From parental education to under-5 mortality: how antenatal care and hand hygiene mediate the pathway mechanisms by Tapas Mazumder, Itismita Mohanty, Danish Ahmad, Theo Niyonsenga

“…Methods This study conducted weighted mediation analyses using the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey data from 2011, 2014 and 2017–18, with sample sizes 4,658, 4,367, and 4,826, respectively, and estimated a generalised structural equation model. …”
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Development and Clinical Interpretation of an Explainable AI Model for Predicting Patient Pathways in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Study by Émilien Arnaud, Pedro Antonio Moreno-Sanchez, Mahmoud Elbattah, Christine Ammirati, Mark van Gils, Gilles Dequen, Daniel Aiham Ghazali

“…Objectives: To develop and clinically validate an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) model for hospital admission predictions, using structured triage data, and demonstrate its real-world applicability in the ED setting. …”
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Reproductive health problem among youths and associated factors in Dilla town, southern Ethiopia by Seblewongel Gebretsadik Sertsewold, Getachew Assefa Zenebe, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan

“…A survey of houses with young people was followed by the use of a systematic sampling technique. Data was gathered using pretested and structured questionnaires. …”
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment for oral care in older adults: a focus group study by Nattariya Wongiam, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

“…However, a framework for CGA in dental setting has not been clearly structured. This study aimed to identify the components of CGA essential for proper oral care in older adults based on the perspective of multidisciplinary experts. …”
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Tobacco Smoking Was Positively Associated with Disease Relapse at week 24 and 48 Among Patients with Psoriasis Vulgaris in Shanghai: A Prospective Study by Shen F, Ding Y, Qiang Y, Duan Z, Xu Q, Gao X, Zhang R, Wang R

“…This study aims to examine the relapse condition in psoriasis patients and explore the association between tobacco smoking and psoriasis relapse.Patients and Methods: We conducted an observational study with 551 psoriasis patients recruited from 2022 to 2024 in Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital. A structured questionnaire and physical examination were used to collect data at baseline, week 12, week 24 and week 48. …”
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Effects of home bleaching agents on hybrid ceramics: mechanical properties and color change by Waleed M. Hafny, Imam M. Ibrahim, Mohamed El-Demellawy, Hoda M. Abdel Sadek

“…Then, the biaxial flexural strength test was done. The data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA tests and Weibull analysis. …”
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Optimising a multi-strategy implementation intervention to improve the delivery of a school physical activity policy at scale: findings from a randomised noninferiority trial by Cassandra Lane, Luke Wolfenden, Alix Hall, Rachel Sutherland, Patti-Jean Naylor, Chris Oldmeadow, Lucy Leigh, Adam Shoesmith, Adrian Bauman, Nicole McCarthy, Nicole Nathan

“…Specifically, it aimed to determine the probability that a multi-strategy intervention adapted to reduce in-person contact (Adapted PACE) was “as good as” the original intervention (PACE) in increasing the weekly minutes of structured physical activity implemented by classroom teachers. …”
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Impact of Reverse Empowerment and Proactive Motivations on Physicians’ Online Knowledge Sharing in Digital Platforms: Survey Study by Jingyuan Su, Kathy Ning Shen, Xitong Guo

“…The second stage used partial least squares-structural equation modeling to examine the direct, moderation, and mediation effects among the constructs, with bootstrapping used for significance testing. …”
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Formación Inicial Docente en Educación Física, paradigmas de la formación desde la percepción del for-mador de formadores, lineamientos ministeriales y mallas curriculares: estudio... by Felipe Poblete-Valderrama, Lucia Illanes Aguilar, Luis Linzmayer Gutiérrez, Lizette Cenzano Castillo, Claudia Quintana Figueroa, Alex Garrido-Méndez, Cristian Rivas Morales, Katherine Hetz Rodríguez

“…The collection of information was carried out through semi-structured interviews and analysis of formal ministerial documentation in force until 2021. …”
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Improving Vaccination Coverage Through Community Pharmacy Service Delivery in Nigeria: The COVID‐19 Experience and Implications for Policy Review by Yejide Olukemi Oseni, Ukamaka Gladys Okafor, Taofik Oladipupo Odukoya, Hamidu Adediran Oluyedun, Abiodun Abdulah Ajibade, Yusuff Olanrewaju Azeez, Abigail Isaac Okonu, Oladapo Adewale Adetunji, Adebusuyi Akande Ademisoye, Fatimah Adebukola Sanusi, Okechi Eberechukwu Nzedibe

“…Data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics and p‐value at ≤ 0.05. …”
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Deletion of target gene (histidine-rich protein 2/3) for Plasmodium falciparum rapid diagnostic tests in Amhara region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Aderaw Adamu, Getaneh Alemu, Mulat Yimer, Banchamlak Tegegne, Sindew Mekasha

“…Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Palliative Care Among Physicians and Nurses in Intensive Care Units in Shanghai, China by He X, Cai H, Zhang J, Chen W, Zhu B

“…The study aims to assess the KAP of palliative care ICU physicians and nurses and identify influencing factors.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among ICU physicians and nurses at three Shanghai hospitals. A self-developed structured online questionnaire was used to collect participant characteristics and KAP data related to palliative care. …”
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THE CONTENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR NON-LINGUISTIC STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES by Nataliia Bespalova, Neliia Blynova, Svitlana Medynska, Anna Voloboieva

“…Instruction is supported by a structurally logical sequence of disciplines, ensuring continuity with the content acquired in previously studied courses.…”
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THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PREDICTIVE COMPETENCE IN MODERN SPECIALISTS by Viacheslav Osadchyi, Maksym Pavlenko, Liliia Pavlenko, Oleksii Sysoiev, Vladyslav Kruglyk

“…Research objectives are as follows: to conceptualise predictive competence within the context of digital transformation; to analyse structural shifts in its key components (cognitive, regulatory, and communicative); to explore the mechanisms of AI’s influence on cognitive predicting processes; to systematise potential advantages and risks associated with the integration of AI in professional contexts. …”
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Considerations for equitable distribution of digital healthcare for people who use drugs by Zoi Papalamprakopoulou, Sotirios Roussos, Elisavet Ntagianta, Vasiliki Triantafyllou, George Kalamitsis, Arpan Dharia, Vana Sypsa, Angelos Hatzakis, Andrew H. Talal

“…Abstract Background Telehealth holds the potential to expand healthcare access for people who use drugs (PWUD). However, limited data exist on their digital infrastructure access, a prerequisite for telehealth participation. …”
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Effect of polar functional groups on the hydrophobicity of carbon nanotubes-bacterial cellulose nanocomposite by Sa’aya Nurul Syahirah Nasuha, Halim Norhana Abdul, Norrrahim Mohd Nor Faiz, Tajuddin Hairul Anuar, Demon Siti Zulaikha Ngah, Azmi Ahmad Farid Mohd

“…Upon the synthesis of CNT/BC (BXC) and functionalized BXC (BXC-OH, BXC-COOH, BXC-F, and BXC-NH2), their chemical structural and optical properties were studied by UV-Visible, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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The Incidence, Associated Factors and in‐Hospital Outcomes of Cardiac‐Surgery‐Associated Acute Kidney Injury Among Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Ins... by Joyce Gimonge, David Muhunzi, Zawadi Edward, Rodrick Kisenge

“…Methodology A prospective cohort study was conducted to determine the proportion, risk factors, and in‐hospital outcomes among children who developed cardiac surgery‐associated acute kidney injury (CSA‐AKI) at JKCI. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire, Intensive care unit (ICU) chart review, and hospital records. …”
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Direct and Indirect Effects of Risk Perception and Risk Information on PTSD in Frontline Healthcare Workers by Wu L, Geng S, Zhou Y, Jiao R, Ouyang H, Cheng S, Shang Z, Yan W, Wang J, Jia Y, Li X, Liu W

“…The PTSD checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), risk information questionnaire, and risk perception questionnaire are utilized to collect data.Methods: Bivariate correlation analysis and structural equation modelling are performed to analyze the mediating role of risk perception in the relationship between risk information and PTSD.Results: The estimated prevalence of PTSD among frontline healthcare workers is 28.2%. …”
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Overcoming challenges of developing a live-attenuated dengue vaccine and the path forward by Dr Walid Kandeil, Dr Mayuri Sharma

“…Additional immunogenicity analysis across phase I/II/III trials revealed engagement of long-lasting tetravalent, functional antibody, and cell-mediated immune responses directed against the structural and nonstructural components of the vaccine, irrespective of baseline serostatus. …”
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