African abattoirs: a scoping review of practices, factors influencing implementation of good practices, and recommended solutions for improvement by Askale Gizaw Nigussie, Fiona Vande Velde, Edilu Jorga Sarba, Bersissa Kumsa, Sarah Gabriel

“…This review aims to present a structured overview by summarizing documented practices in African abattoirs, factors influencing the implementation of either poor or good practices, and the recommended solutions to enhance good practices. …”
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The REFRACT trial: implementation of Bayesian power priors in a randomised, sequential phase II adaptive platform trial by Charlotte Gaskell, Kim Linton, Mark Bishton, Graham McIlroy, Siân Lax, Sonia Fox, Louise Hopkins, Rebecca Collings, Malcolm Rhodes, Tania Seale, Aimee Jackson

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Implementation of model-informed precision dosing for tamoxifen therapy in patients with breast cancer: A prospective intervention study by Ruben Y.M. van Nijnatten, Sanne M. Buijs, Bram C. Agema, Raphaël M.J. Fischer, Inge Ghobadi Moghaddam-Helmantel, Caroline M.E. Contant, Felix E. de Jongh, Auke M.T. Huijben, Manon Kop, Annemieke van der Padt-Pruijsten, Hanneke J.M. Zuetenhorst, Ron H.N. van Schaik, Birgit C.P. Koch, A. Jager, Stijn L.W. Koolen, Ron H.J. Mathijssen

“…In conclusion, MIPD seems beneficial compared to one-size-fits-all-dosing, but TDM still remains an important addition.…”
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Sustaining village malaria worker programmes with expanded roles: Perspectives of communities, healthcare workers, policymakers, and implementers in Vietnam. by Hue Nguyen, Monnaphat Jongdeepaisal, Duong Anh Tuan, Panarasri Khonputsa, Thang Ngo, Christopher Pell, Marco Liverani, Richard J Maude

“…In-depth interviews were conducted with policymakers and implementers (n = 11) in different government sectors, international, and civil society organizations. …”
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An integrated approach to the implementation of the stage of pulmonary rehabilitation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the importance of lifestyle modificati... by T. V. Tayutina

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated approach to the implementation of the outpatient stage of reha­bilitation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after outpatient treatment of moderate exa­cerbation.Materials and methods. …”
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Designing, implementing, and evaluating a gamification approach in childbirth training for midwifery students using computer and mobile application by Fereshteh Behmanesh, Zeinab Gholamnia-Shirvani, Saeideh Ghaffarifar, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Sana Nazmi

“…This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a gamified approach to childbirth protocol education for midwifery students via computer and mobile applications. …”
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Operationalizing game-theoretic weighting in public hospital cost control: an implementation framework from Chinese tertiary hospitals by Zhihao Yu, Guangning Sun, Shuaijun Lin, Haoqian Hu, Jing Xu

“…Ultimately, the improvement effects before and after the implementation of the optimization scheme were assessed using the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method. …”
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Evaluating implementation preparedness for suicide screening and referral in a Nepali emergency department: A mixed-methods study by Anmol P Shrestha, Roshana Shrestha, Ajay Risal, Renu Shakya, Kripa Sigdel, Riya Bajracharya, Pratiksha Paudel, Divya Gumudavelly, Emilie Egger, Sophia Zhuang, Lakshmi Vijayakumar, Ashley Hagaman

“…These can impede implementation of suicide screening interventions and must be integrated into the co-design of implementation strategy selection and deployment. …”
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Clinical Implementation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography-Guided Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy in Whole Breast Irradiation by Koen J. Nelissen, MS, Wilko F.A.R. Verbakel, PhD, Judith G. Middelburg–van Rijn, MD, Barbara L.T. Rijksen, MD, Marjan A. Admiraal, PhD, Jorrit Visser, PhD, Jessica van der Himst, Karin N. Goudschaal, MS, Ewa Bucko, Ben J. Slotman, MD, Angelique R.W. van Vlaenderen, MS, Desiree H.J.G. van den Bongard, PhD, MD

“…We have clinically implemented and evaluated the feasibility of oART for whole breast irradiation. …”
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Contextual barriers to infection prevention and control program implementation in hospitals in Latin America: a mixed methods evaluation by Valeria Fabre, Clara Secaira, Carolyn Herzig, Elizabeth Bancroft, Maria Paula Bernachea, Lucy Anchiraico Galarza, Bowen Aquiles, Ana Belén Arauz, Maria Del Carmen Bangher, Marisa Liliana Bernan, Sol Burokas, Alfredo Canton, Iris L. Cazali, Angel Colque, Marisabel Comas, Rosa Verónica Contreras, Wanda Cornistein, Maria Gabriela Cordoba, Silvia Mabel Correa, Gustavo Costilla Campero, Marta Isabel Chamorro Ayala, Nuria Chavez, Gabriela De Ascencao, Carlos Cruz García, Clara Esquivel, Cecilia Ezcurra, Leonardo Fabbro, Leandro Falleroni, Johana Fernandez, Sandra Ferrari, Veronica Freire, Maria Isabel Garzón, José Anel Gonzales, Lucrecia Guaymas, Fausto Guerrero-Toapanta, Diego Laplume, Sandra Lambert, César Guillermo Lemir, Paola Romina Lazarte, Itzel L. Lopez, Herberth Maldonado, Guadalupe Martínez, Diego M. Maurizi, Florencia Mesplet, Cristina Moreno Izquierdo, Gabriela Luciana Moya, Mariela Nájera, Yanina Nuccetelli, Argelis Olmedo, Belén Palacio, Florencia Pellice, Carla Lorena Raffo, Carolina Ramos, Fanny Reino, Viviana Rodriguez, Federico Romero, Juan José Romero, Graciela Sadino, Nancy Sandoval, Mariana Suarez, Maria Victoria Suayter, Maria Alejandra Ureña, Marisol Valle, Ligia Vence Reyes, Silvia Vera Amate Perez, Hugo Videla, Silvina Villamandos, Olmedo Villarreal, Maria Alejandra Viteri, Eduardo Warley, Rodolfo E. Quiros

“…Additionally, we conducted semi-structured interviews among IPC personnel and microbiologists using the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety model to evaluate barriers and facilitators for IPC program implementation. …”
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Implementing large language model and retrieval augmented generation to extract geographic locations of illicit transnational kidney trade by Zifu Wang, Meng-Hao Li, Patrick Baxter, Olzhas Zhorayev, Jiaxin Wei, Valerie Kovacs, Qiuhan Zhao, Chaowei Yang, Naoru Koizumi

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Validating an IoT implementation framework for supporting industry 4.0 in SMEs: a Delphi and focus group approach by Qusay Adnan Abdulaziz, Hazilah Mad Kaidi, Maslin Masrom, Khairur Rijal Jamaludin, Shamsul Sarip, Suha Ibraheem Hamad, Halim Shah Hamzah

“…Abstract This study validates an IoT implementation framework tailored for Malaysian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) integrating Industry 4.0 technologies. …”
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Development of a Customizable Web-Based Dashboard for Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring: Feasibility and Usability Implementation Study by Joshua Wollen, Thuy Nguyen, Charles Coton, Gina DeWildt, Gabretta Cooksey, Audrey Cohen, Nicholas Hoang, Munachi Okpala, Michael Gonzalez, Mengxi Wang, Chigozirim Izeogu, Elmer Bernstam, Charles Green, Sean Savitz, Jose-Miguel Yamal, Anjail Sharrief

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Flexible, Fan-Out, Wafer-Level Packaging Using Polydimethylsiloxane and Printed Redistribution Layers by Muhammad Hassan Malik, Muhammad Khan, Sherjeel Khan, Ali Roshanghias

“…In this study, a fully additive and scalable manufacturing process flow to realize a low-cost, flexible FOWLP system was introduced. …”
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An interpretable machine learning model for predicting depression in middle-aged and elderly cancer patients in China: a study based on the CHARLS cohort by Yue Xiao, Zejin Zhao, Chen-guang Su, Jian Li, Jinlong Liu

“…However, since the traditional machine learning models have ‘black box nature’, Shapley Additive exPlanation is used to determine the key risk factors. …”
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Structural characteristics of strategic efficiency of the aviation industry projects by A. V. Bondarenko

“…The author’s interpretation of the concept «strategic efficiency of the project» has been introduced. In addition to the commercial efficiency of systemically important projects of the aviation industry, the additional effects of their implementation have been presented schematically, clearly reflecting the attractiveness of these projects for investors and the state. …”
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Update on a Pharmacokinetic-Centric Alternative Tier II Program for MMT—Part I: Program Implementation and Lessons Learned by David C. Dorman, Melvin E. Andersen, Jerry M. Roper, Michael D. Taylor

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Delirium screening and alerting systems for older hospital inpatients by Lakeshia Benn, Nirav Shah, Amy McKinney, Lillian Min, Ilyas Aleem, Matthew Luzum, Phillip E. Vlisides

“…The initiative compared performance of the 4 ‘A’s Test, Nursing Delirium Screening Scale, and Confusion Assessment Method. Additionally, the study team provided recurrent educational sessions with nurses and implemented pager and electronic health record alerts for patients who screened positive for delirium. …”
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Educational Accountability in Inclusive Schools: Exploring Perspectives and Proposing a Model for Accountability in Policy and Practice by Ahmed Bawa Kuyini

“…The proposed model suggests accountability types and obligations at different levels that can be implemented in diverse practice contexts.…”
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Social workers and policy practice: (Re)Defining the role of social work on indigent policy design and implementation in South Africa by Molly Shayamano

“…The study used qualitative research to assess social workers' roles in designing and implementing indigent policies. In addition, the study used a case study design, using the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality as a case study. …”
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