Evaluation and lessons learned from the dissemination and implementation science scholars program in the national cancer prevention and control research network by Daniela B. Friedman, Cam Escoffery, Elaine H. Morrato, Cynthia A. Thomson, Courtney N. Petagna, Freda Allyson Hucek, Mary Wangen, Aubrey Villalobos, James R. Hebert, Samuel Noblet, Mayank Sakhuja, David O. Garcia, Jennifer L. Cruz, Stephanie B. Wheeler

“…Conclusions: Program evaluation with scholars and alumni helped with ongoing quality assurance, introspection, and iterative program adaptation to meet scholars’ needs. This approach is recommended for large-scale capacity-building training programs. …”
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Understanding the regulatory-procurement interface for medicines in Africa via publicly available information on standards, implementation, and enforcement in five countries by Jillian C. Kohler, Mariangela Castro-Arteaga, Saher Panjwani, David Mukanga, Murray M. Lumpkin, Bonface Fundafunda, Anthony B. Kapeta, Chimwemwe Chamdimba, Anna S. Y. Wong, Kristin N. Harper, Charles Preston

“…This study’s aim was to characterise the regulatory-procurement interface – the intersection of decision-making in these two spheres – using publicly available data from five African countries.Methods For the five target countries, we adapted criteria from WHO’s 2018 Pharmaceutical System Transparency and Accountability Assessment Tool to identify key national policies and practices around the nexus of medicines regulation and procurement.Results Though legal and policy frameworks enabling best practices in procurement were often in place, implementation and enforcement of these practices appear to be key areas for strengthening. …”
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Expanding access to addictions care: Implementation of a 24-hour healthcare provider support line in British Columbia, Canada by Anjali Sergeant, Amanda Giesler, Nirupa Goel, Paxton Bach

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Evaluating implementation of a hospital‐based cancer registry to improve childhood cancer care in low‐ and middle‐income countries by Melissa R. Maas, Allison Yang, Michele A. Muir, James B. Collins IV, Courtney Canter, Gevorg Tamamyan, Inam Chitsike, Francine Kouya, Kim Hoa Nguyen, Alia Ahmad, Ana Patricia Alcasabas, Yi‐Jin Gao, Kimberly J. Johnson, Gia Ferrara, Nickhill Bhakta, Benyam Muluneh

“…Wide variation in the success of implementation has warranted further research into the implementation approach, to create a sustainable and adaptable HBCR in LMICs. …”
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Evaluating implementation research outcomes for a task-sharing mental health intervention: A systematic review of the Friendship Bench by John Patena, Deborah Adenikinju, Priyanka Lanka, Tania Hameed, Sumedha Kulkarni, Nana Osei-Tutu, Sophia Zuniga, Christina Ruan, Shivani Shenoy, Diksha Thakkar, Elizabeth Noble, Brian Angulo, Dorice Vieira, Joyce Gyamfi, Emmanuel Peprah

“…Facilitators include that the Friendship Bench is culturally adaptable, utilizes trusted LHWs, and has relatively strong community and political buy-in. …”
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on implementing and integrating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in health systems - insights from Alberta, Canada by Fatima Al Sayah, Hilary Short, Arto Ohinmaa, Stafford Dean, Brenda Hubley, Markus Lahtinen, Jeffrey A. Johnson

“…Factors impacting the adoption, implementation and utilization of PROMs within the Alberta healthcare system included: (1) Intervention characteristics: shared understanding of PROMs, challenges in capturing relevant patient outcomes, standardization and integration of PROMs, modalities of data collection, making PROMs actionable at the patient-clinician level, and interpreting PROMs data; (2) Inner setting: Cultural shift towards patient-centered care, change management and clinician mindset, organizational commitment and support, integration into broader measurement frameworks, access to PROMs data, potential for replication and adaptation, and importance of incentives and requirements; (3) Outer setting: Resource constraints, policy and systemic challenges, focus on value-based care, and responsible use of PROMs data; (4) Characteristics of individuals: Expertise and understanding of PROMs, and stakeholder engagement and education; and (5) Process: Balancing bottom-up and top-down approaches, workflow integration, patient engagement, and continuous evaluation and quality improvement. …”
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The CeHRes Roadmap 2.0: Update of a Holistic Framework for Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of eHealth Technologies by Hanneke Kip, Nienke Beerlage-de Jong, Lisette J E W C van Gemert-Pijnen, Saskia M Kelders

“…While the CeHRes Roadmap 2.0 consists of the same phases as the first version, the objectives and pillars have been updated and adapted, reflecting the increased emphasis on behavior change, implementation, and evaluation as a process. …”
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Copyright Data Dilemma of Building High-Quality Data System for AI: Present Situation, Coping Strategies, and Implementation Path by Hecan ZHANG, Chengqi YI, Peng GUO, Qianqian HUANG, Xiaokun JIN

“…[Results/Conclusions] In order to provide helpful references for increasing the supply of AI copyright data, formulating relevant policies, and promoting related work, this study has proposed a concept of general implementation path to build a high-quality data system for AI to solve the copyright dilemma of AI training data, based on the comparative analysis of the above six representative approaches and combined with China's four unique advantages. …”
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for the intelligent operation of building energy systems: design, implementation and evaluation in a living lab by Florian Redder, Philipp Althaus, Eziama Ubachukwu, Maximilian Mork, Sascha Johnen, Christian Küpper, Paul Lieberenz, Marieluise Oden, Lidia Westphal, Thomas Storek, André Xhonneux, Dirk Müller

“…Abstract Successful adaptation to climate change requires resilient, reliable, and efficient energy systems. …”
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The implementation, use and sustainability of a clinical decision support system for medication optimisation in primary care: A qualitative evaluation. by Mark Jeffries, Nde-Eshimuni Salema, Libby Laing, Azwa Shamsuddin, Aziz Sheikh, Anthony Avery, Antony Chuter, Justin Waring, Richard N Keers

“…We aimed to understand the factors that influenced the successful implementation and sustained use in primary care of a CDS system.…”
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Feasibility and Applicability of Implementing the Framework for Comprehensive Understanding of Structural Stigma in Mental Healthcare Systems: A Case Example of Nepal by Dristy Gurung, Bhawana Subedi, Binita Acharya, Mani Neupane, Brandon A. Kohrt, Graham Thornicroft, Petra C. Gronholm

“…Stakeholder engagement and contextual adaptation are crucial for its successful implementation. …”
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Barriers to and Facilitators of Implementing Overnight Nursing Teleconsultation in Small, Rural Long-Term Care Facilities: Qualitative Interview Study by Veronique Nabelsi, Véronique Plouffe, Marie Chantal Leclerc

“…The results also provide practical guidelines for decision makers, highlighting the need to adapt implementation approaches to the unique context of each facility. …”
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The Views and Experiences of Integrated Care System Commissioners About the Adoption and Implementation of Virtual Wards in England: Qualitative Exploration Study by Laura J McGowan, Fiona Graham, Jan Lecouturier, Louis Goffe, Carlos Echevarria, Michael P Kelly, Falko F Sniehotta

“…ResultsFour overarching themes were identified reflecting the acceptability and feasibility of key adoption and implementation processes: (1) assessing the need for VWs, (2) coordinating a system approach, (3) agreeing to Program Outcomes: NHSE Versus Organizational Goals, and (4) planning and adapting services. …”
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The implementation of safer drug consumption facilities in Scotland: a mixed methods needs assessment and feasibility study for the city of Edinburgh by James Nicholls, Wendy Masterton, Danilo Falzon, Andrew McAuley, Hannah Carver, Kathryn Skivington, Josh Dumbrell, Andy Perkins, Samantha Steele, Kirsten Trayner, Tessa Parkes

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Music as an implementation strategy for evidence-based health interventions in Africa: a systematic review using the RE-AIM framework by Chidi Okafor, Shravya Allena, Olufunto A. Olusanya, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Ifedola Olojo, Amenze Eguavoen, Njideka Okubadejo, Rajesh Vedanthan, Collins Airhihenbuwa, Olajide Williams, Olugbenga G. Ogedegbe, David Oladele, Temitope Ojo, Oliver Ezechi, Joseph D. Tucker, Juliet Iwelunmor

“…Conclusion Music interventions adapted to the sociocultural context in Africa have the potential to help prevent diseases, improve well-being, and enhance health outcomes. …”
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We’re Moving Online: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Support Adaptive Leisure Time Physical Activity in the Virtual Environment by Cassandra Herman, Delphine Labbé, Chelsea Elder

“…This case study examined the staff perceptions of developing and delivering virtual adaptive LTPA for people with disabilities to better understand the barriers and facilitators organizations experienced during its implementation. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Control Challenges and Methods in End-Effector Upper-Limb Rehabilitation Robots by Dalia M. Mahfouz, Omar M. Shehata, Elsayed I. Morgan, Filippo Arrichiello

“…These control methods are categorized as conventional, robust, intelligent, and most importantly, adaptive controllers implemented to serve for diverse rehabilitation control modes, addressing their development, implementation, findings, and possible drawbacks.…”
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Performance evaluation of a cold storage system using pure conduction simulation with nanomaterial integration by M. Saif Aldien, Ali Basem, Hussein A.Z. AL-bonsrulah, Adel Almarashi, Moaz Al-lehaibi, Nasrin B.M. Elbashir

“…Numerical methods combined with adaptive mesh refinement were employed for simulations. …”
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Adaptation and piloting of an integrated intervention model for alcohol use disorders in primary healthcare in rural Tanzania: a study protocol by Charlotte Hanlon, Solomon Teferra, Dorothy Peter Mushi

“…However, these interventions are rarely implemented in low- and middle-income countries and there is little existing guidance on how this could be achieved. …”
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“Agent – Environment” Evolution Mechanism of Greenbelt from the Perspective of Complex Adaptive System: A Case Study of Beijing’s Greenbelts by Song LIU, Peiyu SHEN, Dizi LIU, Zhaocheng BAI

“…This research takes Beijing’s greenbelts (the first greenbelt and the second greenbelt) as an example to, according to the “bottom-up” research paradigm of complex adaptive system theory (CAS), depict the adaptation process of multiple agents to promote the evolution of the greenbelt system, and explore the evolution mechanism of greenbelt, so as to seek targeted solutions to optimize greenbelt planning and promote the implementation of greenbelt policies.MethodsBased on the theory of complex adaptive system, the characteristics of the greenbelt system are analyzed from the perspectives of basic characteristics, structural composition and adaptive mechanism. …”
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