Mass drug administration trials of azithromycin: an analysis to inform future research and guidelines by Alex C. Kong, Anthony D. So

“…New evidence suggests the benefits of widening the target age group and the persistence of mortality benefits in settings with competing interventions. …”
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<i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i>, the Integral Member of Vegetable Fermentations by Spiros Paramithiotis

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Information Communication Technology and Service Delivery in Nyagatare District Local Goverment, Rwanda. by Wellars, Kanamugire

“…Among the challenges included inadequate ICT facilities in the study area and ineffient top-down provision of information. Among the sustaining factors for persistence of the challenges included budget constraints and corruption. …”
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Monitoring Vertical Urban Growth in Rapidly Developing Cities with Persistent Scatterer Interferometry: A Multi-Temporal Assessment with COSMO-SkyMed Data in Wuhan, China by Zeeshan Afzal, Timo Balz, Francesca Cigna, Deodato Tapete

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Persistent Gaps and Errors in Reference Databases Impede Ecologically Meaningful Taxonomy Assignments in 18S rRNA Studies: A Case Study of Terrestrial and Marine Nematodes by Alejandro De Santiago, Tiago José Pereira, Timothy John Ferrero, Natalie Barnes, Delphine Lallias, Simon Creer, Holly M. Bik

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Integrating human-centric automation and sustainability through the NAToRM framework: A neuromorphic computing approach for resilient industry 5.0 supply chains by Steven M. Williamson, Victor Prybutok

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Incorporating Topological Priors Into Low-Dimensional Visualizations Through Topological Regularization by Edith Heiter, Robin Vandaele, Tijl de Bie, Yvan Saeys, Jefrey Lijffijt

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Implementation of an information system for tuberculosis in healthcare facilities in Indonesia: evaluation of its effectiveness and challenges by Rita Dian Pratiwi, Bachti Alisjahbana, Yanri Wijayanti Subronto, Sigit Priyanta, Suharna Suharna

“…Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) surveillance in Indonesia is currently supported by the recording and reporting technology Tuberculosis Information System (Sistem Informasi Tuberkulosis [SITB]). …”
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Exploring Older Adult Cancer Survivors’ Digital Information Needs: Qualitative Pilot Study by Lorelei Newton, Helen Monkman, Claire Fullerton

“… Abstract BackgroundOlder adults (aged >65 years) are disproportionately affected by cancer at a time when Canadians are surviving cancer in an unprecedented fashion. Contrary to persistent ageist assumptions, not only do the majority of older adult cancer survivors use digital health technologies (DHTs) regularly, such technologies also serve as important sources of their health information. …”
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COMISET: Dataset for the analysis of malicious events in Windows systemsZenodo by Antonio Pérez-Sánchez, Rafael Palacios, Gregorio López López

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Immunization information systems’ implementation and characteristics across the world: a systematic review of the literature by Giacomo Pietro Vigezzi, Elena Maggioni, Laura Clavario, Lorenzo Clerico Mosina, Eleonora Raso, Corina Marjin, Andrea Parrini, Matteo Carbone, Simone Fugazza, Alberto Marchisio, Manuela Martella, Giansanto Mosconi, Giuseppina Lo Moro, Fabrizio Bert, Corrado De Vito, Roberta Siliquini, Anna Odone

“…Introduction Immunization Information Systems (IISs) are essential public health tools, supporting the management and analysis of vaccination data to aid clinical and strategic decision-making.Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review investigated global state and operational characteristics of IISs. …”
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Detection of Railway Track Anomalies Using Interferometric Time Series of TerraSAR-X Satellite Radar Data by Philipp Bernhard, David Haener, Othmar Frey

“…Utilizing time series of TerraSAR-X observations, we conducted a persistent scatterer interferometry (PSI) analysis to estimate surface deformations along railway tracks. …”
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Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) for persistently active SLE: study design and baseline characteristics from a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-control... by Richard A Furie, Anca D Askanase, Enxu Zhao, Julie Zhu, Erin Connolly-Strong

“…A total of 79.3% and 64.5% of patients were receiving concomitant antimalarial or immunosuppressive therapy, respectively.Conclusions Data from this study will provide valuable insights into the therapeutic role of RCI in refractory SLE, as well as important information regarding its safety profile.…”
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A remotely delivered exercise-based rehabilitation program for patients with persistent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (EX-CIPN): Protocol for a phase I feasibility tri... by Eric M Antonen, Michelle B Nadler, David M Langelier, Kristin L Campbell, David Flamer, Jang Hyuk Cho, Scott Capozza, Lisa Avery, Kelcey A Bland, Scott Leatherdale, Jackie Manthorne, Jennifer M Jones

“…In response, we developed an innovative virtual exercise-based rehabilitation program (EX-CIPN) for cancer survivors with persistent CIPN.<h4>Methods</h4>This study is a phase I study conducted at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in cancer survivors with persistent CIPN, with a focus on feasibility, acceptability, and safety. …”
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Engaging the private sector as part of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis service delivery in Vietnam: a comparative analysis of uptake, persistence and HIV seroconversion from 2018 to 2... by Bao Ngoc Vu, Kimberly Green, Huong Phan, Long Tran, Phuong Phan, Tham Tran, Linh Doan, Yen Vu, Chau Pham, Dao Nguyen, Anh Doan, Trang Ngo, Phuong Tran, Vuong Nguyen, Bieu Nguyen, Thai Phan, Ha Nguyen

“…We measured the effectiveness of PrEP service delivery by PrEP initiation/reinitiation, uptake, persistence, discontinuation, and HIV seroconversion. …”
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Successful implementation of interchange of biologic medications in chronic arthritis after information of costs to prescribers by Fernando Perez-Ruiz, Elena Garmendia-Sanchez, Javier Arostegui-Lavilla, Javier Duruelo-Echevarrieta, Joana Atxotegi-Saenz de Buruaga, Mayra Nathali Rivas-Zavaleta, Javier Casas-Arrate, Maria del Consuelo Modesto-Caballero, Amaya de Basagoiti-Gorordo

“…In 2022, after sharing information, the switch comprised 55/135 (40.7%) of overall switching. …”
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Assessing the combined influence of biotic and anthropogenic stressors on polar bears to inform conservation planning by Todd C. Atwood, Bruce G. Marcot, David C. Douglas, Jeffrey F. Bromaghin, Anthony M. Pagano

“…Effective conservation planning requires identifying and ranking threats to the persistence of polar bears throughout their circumpolar range and then assessing the ability of mitigative actions to aid in meeting plan objectives. …”
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Georeferencing Building Information Models for BIM/GIS Integration: A Review of Methods and Tools by Peyman Azari, Songnian Li, Ahmed Shaker, Shahram Sattar

“…With the rise of urban digital twins and smart cities, the integration of building information modeling (BIM) and geospatial information systems (GISs) have captured the interest of researchers. …”
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Universal information structure as a tool of long-term follow-up monitoring in allergology by E.A. Vishneva, L.S. Namazova-Baranova, E.V. Antonova, A.A. Alekseeva, A.Yu. Tomilova, Yu.G. Levina, K.E. Efendieva, N.I. Voznesenskaya, K.S. Volkov, L.R. Selimzyanova, E.A. Promyslova, V.I. Smirnov, E.A. Dobrynina

“…Thus, a register – a system of long-term clinical monitoring of a patient population – is a significant source of information on effectiveness and safety of medical interventions. …”
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An evaluation of the reliability and readability of large language models in the dissemination of traumatic brain injury information by Matthew J Lee, Angelo Cadiente, Jamie Chen, Yi Zhou, Brian D Greenwald

“…Conclusion The study highlights progress in AI-generated information on TBI from GPT-3.5 to GPT-4.0 in terms of reliability. …”
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