Topologically associating domains of chromatin on single-cell Hi-C data: a survey of bioinformatic tools and applications in the light of artificial intelligence by Hongqiang Lyu, Yao Li, Xinran Chen, Yuan Liu, Erhu Liu, Xiaoliang Cheng

“…Topologically associating domains (TADs) uncovered on bulk Hi-C data are regarded as fundamental building blocks of a three-dimensional genome, and they are believed to effectively participate in the regulatory programs of gene expression. …”
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Comparing Portability of FPGA High-Level Synthesis Frameworks in the Context of a Highly-Parallel Application by Manuel De Castro, Roberto R. Osorio, Francisco J. Andujar, Rocio Carratala-Saez, Yuri Torres, Diego R. Llanos

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Adherence to dietary practices recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population among people with obesity: baseline of a community trial carried out at the Health... by Mariana Souza Lopes, Vitória Marli Serafim Moreira Silva, Nathália Luíza Ferreira, Maria Cecília Ramos de Carvalho, Patrícia Pinheiro de Freitas, Aline Cristine Souza Lopes

“…Sociodemographic and health data were collected, and the adherence to the Dietary Guidelines scale was assessed, classified as: low (<32 points), medium (32-41 points) and high (>41 points). …”
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Baseline cohort data from HARMONY, a cluster randomised controlled trial of culturally safe domestic violence management in general practice by Angela J. Taft, Felicity Young, Kelsey L. Hegarty, Jane Yelland, Danielle Mazza, Douglas Boyle, Richard Norman, Claudia García-Moreno, Cattram Nguyen, Xia Li, Bijaya Pokharel, Molly Allen Leap, Gene Feder

“…In high income countries, migrant /refugee populations from low/middle income countries often consist of young families. …”
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Community-based sustainable vector management strategies in rural areas of Zhejiang Province: criteria development and long-term impact assessment of vector control toward “Four Pe... by Jinna Wang, Jun Xia, Wenrong Zhang, Tianqi Li, Mingyu Luo, Qinmei Liu, Junxiang Guo, Jimin Sun, Zhenyu Gong, Jianmin Jiang

“…Kruskal–Wallis test was used for data analysis.ResultsThe FPFV evaluation covered village organization management, health education, vector integrated control method, vector surveillance, and vector density control levels. …”
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Nationwide implementation of the international multidisciplinary best-practice for locally advanced pancreatic cancer (PREOPANC-4): study protocol by T. F. Stoop, L. W. F. Seelen, F. R. van ’t Land, A. C. van der Hout, J. C. M. Scheepens, M. Ali, A. M. Stiggelbout, B. M. van der Kolk, B. A. Bonsing, D. J. Lips, D. J. A. de Groot, E. van Veldhuisen, E. D. Kerver, E. R. Manusama, F. Daams, G. Kazemier, G. A. Cirkel, G. van Tienhoven, G. A. Patijn, H. N. Lelieveld-Rier, I. H. de Hingh, I. E. G. van Hellemond, J. H. Wijsman, J. I. Erdmann, J. S. D. Mieog, J. de Vos-Geelen, J. W. B. de Groot, K. R. D. Lutchman, L. J. Mekenkamp, L. W. Kranenburg, L. P. M. Beuk, M. W. Nijkamp, M. den Dulk, M. B. Polée, M. Y. V. Homs, M. L. Wumkes, M. W. J. Stommel, O. R. Busch, R. F. de Wilde, R. T. Theijse, S. A. C. Luelmo, S. Festen, T. L. Bollen, U. P. Neumann, V. E. de Meijer, W. A. Draaisma, B. Groot Koerkamp, I. Q. Molenaar, C. L. Wolfgang, M. Del Chiaro, M. G. H. Katz, T. Hackert, J. A. C. Rietjens, J. W. Wilmink, H. C. van Santvoort, C. H. J. van Eijck, M. G. Besselink, for the Dutch Pancreatic Cancer Group

“…In the Netherlands, the nationwide resection rate for LAPC remains low at 8%. The PREOPANC-4 program aims for a nationwide implementation of the international multidisciplinary best-practice to improve patient outcome. …”
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Perception of simulation-based education among nursing and midwifery students in Tanzania: a qualitative study by Rosemary M. Malya, Michael J. Mahande, Kristin H. Urstad, Jane J. Rogathi, Bodil Bø

“…Traditional methods of auditorium lectures are widely conducted in low-income nursing and midwifery education institutions. …”
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Validation testing to determine the sensitivity of lateral flow testing for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 detection in low prevalence settings: Testing frequency and public health messag... by Jack Ferguson, Steven Dunn, Angus Best, Jeremy Mirza, Benita Percival, Megan Mayhew, Oliver Megram, Fiona Ashford, Thomas White, Emma Moles-Garcia, Liam Crawford, Tim Plant, Andrew Bosworth, Michael Kidd, Alex Richter, Jonathan Deeks, Alan McNally

“…The performance is validated against almost 800 samples using PCR performed in the University Pillar 2 testing lab and theoretically validated on thousands of Pillar 2 PCR testing results performed on low-prevalence care home testing samples. Our data show that LFDs do not detect infections presenting with PCR Ct values over 29 to 30 as determined using the Thermo Fisher TaqPath asssay. …”
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Availability and Quality of Size Estimations of Female Sex Workers, Men Who Have Sex with Men, People Who Inject Drugs and Transgender Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. by Keith Sabin, Jinkou Zhao, Jesus Maria Garcia Calleja, Yaou Sheng, Sonia Arias Garcia, Annette Reinisch, Ryuichi Komatsu

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Comparing the Effects of Core Stability and Williams Training on Dynamic Balance and Back Pain in Women With Chronic Back Pai by Hamid Zahedi, Raziyeh Kiyani

“…To analyze the obtained data, Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used in SPSS at P<0.05.Results: The present study findings revealed a significant difference in core stability and Williams training on dynamic balance and improvement in the extent of low back pain in the study participants. …”
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Microstructural, mechanical and thermodynamic properties ınvestigation of the novel rare earth-free multicomponent Mg-15Al-8Ca-3Zn-2Ba alloy by Türe Y.

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Concerns About Contraception and Future Fertility: Prevalence Among Young Individuals and Its Impact on Contraceptive Use and Reproductive Health by Naheed Akhtar, Sabiha Qamar Javed, Tooba Adil, Falaq Shahid, Fiza Rehman, Maryam Arif

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Knowledge and perceptions of genetic testing for patients with breast cancer in Nigeria: a survey of healthcare providers by Funmilola Olanike Wuraola, Anna Dare, Jenine Ramruthan, Emma Reel, Anna T. Santiago, Folorunso Sharif, Agodirin Olayide, Nneka Sunday-Nweke, Olusegun Alatise, Tulin D. Cil

“…The survey collected demographic data and included three sections on genetic testing in breast cancer patients, focusing on knowledge, perceptions, and training. …”
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Exploring perceived barriers and facilitators to using mobile phone technology for delivering HPV test results in malawi: a qualitative study with HPV-Screened women, healthcare pr... by John C. Chapola, Lameck Chinula, Wezzie Dunda, Agatha Bula, Bettie Kasonkanji, Jennifer H. Tang

“…Abstract Background Cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer among women globally, disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, such as Malawi, which has the world’s highest cervical cancer mortality rate. …”
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Evaluating the burden of caregivers of patients with visual impairment: a multicenter pilot study in Italian visual rehabilitation centers by Gianni Virgili, Gianni Virgili, Francesco Ferron, Federico Bartolomei, Ruth Van Nispen, Eliana Costanzo, Giovanni L. Ciaffoni, Emanuela Rellini, Emanuela Rellini, Simona Turco, Simona Turco, Marina Piepoli, Simona Di Pietro, Stefania Fortini, Stefania Fortini

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Examining the Complementarity of GEO and LEO Hyperspectral Infrared Sounders for NWP by Erica L. McGrath‐Spangler, N. C. Privé, Bryan M. Karpowicz, Andrew K. Heidinger, Min‐Jeong Kim, Satya Kalluri

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Towards a conceptual framework of the working alliance in a blended low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for depression in primary mental health care: a qualita... by Sarah Smith, Caroline Free, Daniel Michelson, Jesus Montero-Marin, Ricardo Araya, Asmae Doukani, Arlinda Cerga-Pashoja, Ritsuko Kakuma

“…Objectives To examine and adapt a conceptual framework of the working alliance (WA) in the context of a low-intensity blended (psychological well-being practitioner (PWP) plus computerised program) cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (b-CBT) for depression.Design Patient involvement was enlisted to collaboratively shape the design of the project from the onset, before data collection. …”
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Integrating behavioral health care into a low-barrier HIV clinic using the Collaborative Care Model: a mixed methods evaluation of patient care cascade outcomes and determinants by Scott Halliday, Lydia A. Chwastiak, Kaitlin Zinsli, Ramona Emerson, Teagan Wood, Meena S. Ramchandani, Kenneth Sherr, Judith I. Tsui, Bradley H. Wagenaar, Deepa Rao, Julia C. Dombrowski

“…We evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for treatment of depression and opioid use disorder in a low-barrier clinic. Methods In a sequential explanatory mixed methods pilot study, we accessed data from patient records to generate a care cascade for the number of patients enrolled in the first six months of the program and conducted individual interviews with patients and staff to interpret the care cascade findings. …”
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RC48-ADC monotherapy or in combination with immunotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma with HER2 low and null expression: a multicenter, real-world, retr... by Daining Wang, Manming Cao, Yijun Zhang, Liangkuan Bi, Meiting Chen, Mengqian Ni, Qiufan Zheng, Kai Yao, Zhuowei Liu, Xia Yang, Yanxia Shi, Zhiming Wu, Xin An

“…Abstract Background Approximately half of urothelial carcinoma (UC) patients exhibit low or null HER2 expression. Limited data are available on the efficacy of anti-HER2 RC48-ADC (Disitamab Vedotin) in HER2 low and null advanced UC. …”
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The Effects of Social Spending on Income Inequality in 30 OECD Countries by Can Verberi, Sema Yaşar

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