Bridging the "know-do" gap to improve active case finding for tuberculosis in India: A qualitative exploration into national tuberculosis elimination program staffs' perspectives. by Hemant Deepak Shewade, Prabhadevi Ravichandran, S Kiran Pradeep, G Kiruthika, Devika Shanmugasundaram, Joshua Chadwick, Swati Iyer, Aniket Chowdhury, Dheeraj Tumu, Amar N Shah, Bhavin Vadera, Venkatesh Roddawar, Sanjay K Mattoo, Kiran Rade, Raghuram Rao, Manoj V Murhekar

“…There were limited mechanisms to ensure ACF quality indicators were met before disbursing incentives and cross-verification of the aggregate ACF care cascade numbers that were reported in Ni-kshay (electronic TB information management system under NTEP). In addition to the state and district level implementers having limited understanding of concepts around ACF (quality indicators, number needed to screen and yield), we also inferred the presence of a 'know-do' gap for many activities under ACF. …”
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Changes in HIV incidence among people who inject drugs in Taiwan following introduction of a harm reduction program: a study of two cohorts. by Yen-Fang Huang, Jyh-Yuan Yang, Kenrad E Nelson, Hsu-Sung Kuo, Chin-Yin Lew-Ting, Chin-Hui Yang, Chang-Hsun Chen, Feng-Yee Chang, Hui-Rong Liu

“…<h4>Background</h4>Harm reduction strategies for combating HIV epidemics among people who inject drugs (PWID) have been implemented in several countries. However, large-scale studies using sensitive measurements of HIV incidence and intervention exposures in defined cohorts are rare. …”
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Participation and social services local intervention in spain by Enrique Pastor Seller

“… This article presents an analysis of the range opportunities for citizens' participation, in general, and of the social entities in particular - i.e. associative participation - in the design, implementation, follow-up and assessment of the public policies directing care services at a local level in Spain, as well as their possible influence on the agenda and management of local public policies for social welfare. …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution and influencing factors of carbon stock in the water receiving areas from the perspective of carbon neutrality by Zhuoyue Peng, Mengting Li, Yaming Liu, Junxian Yin, Hongyuan Fang, Jiawei Wen

“…However, under the ER-SNWDP scenario, there would be an increase of 262.84 × 104 t. In addition, the water resource allocation of ER-SNWDP may affect the spatial distribution of carbon stocks. …”
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Teacher Quality Dimensions in Improving the Quality of National Education at Madrasah Aliyah in Lampung by M. Ihsan Dacholfany, Agus Wibowo, Muhammad Kharis Fadillah

“…Based on the findings in this study, the results of the analysis were obtained with a Satorra-Bentler Scaled Chi-Square value of 189.190 and a p-value coefficient of 0.070 > 0.05, RMSEA of 0.030 <0.080, CFI ≥ 0.90, so the model obtained is "good fit" (acceptable model suitability) then the dimensions in the professional management of teachers in improving the quality of education are the three dimensions of learning which include lesson preparation, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, the results of the information obtained by students expect quality teachers such as having preparation, knowledge/ability in teaching, class management, personality, dedication, open-mindedness, responsibility, varied teaching methods, punctual work, and good judgment. …”
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A Novel Prediction Model for the Sales Cycle of Second-Hand Houses Based on the Hybrid Kernel Extreme Learning Machine Optimized Using the Improved Crested Porcupine Optimizer by Bo Yu, Deng Yan, Han Wu, Junwu Wang, Siyu Chen

“…The model has the advantages of a simple structure, easy implementation, and fast calculation speed. Finally, this paper selects 400 second-hand houses in eight cities in China as case studies. …”
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Professional competence of the person in the Smart-society by Nina V. Komleva

“…Therefore, empowerment process for every professional who wants to be popular, it becomes continuous, becomes a constant need to learn and lifelong learning. In addition, requirements for the employees are changing, and the person must evaluate its relevance to society. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF SPECIFIC IMMUNE COMPLEXES IN DETECTION OF ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION by A. A. Starshinova, E. V. Istomina, Yu. S. Zinchenko, M. V. Filatov, S. B. Landa, V. S. Burdakov, E. N. Belyaeva, M. M. Nazarenko, N. V. Sapozhnikova, M. V. Pavlova, P. K. Yablonskiy

“…Immune complexes were determined in all patients and healthy individuals by the method of dynamic light scattering after the in vitro addition of specific antigens - peptides ESAT-6 and SFP-10.Results. …”
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Impact of psychotropic pro re nata prescription-monitoring programme on prescriptions for inpatients with psychiatric disorders: a retrospective observational study by Yoshitaka Saito, Kyohei Sumida, Hiroyuki Muraoka, Satoru Oishi, Ryutaro Suzuki, Taiyo Nishikawa, Shin Miyake, Yukihiro Tanno, Yuki Tobita, Katsuya Otori, Ken Inada

“…Abstract Background Pro re nata (PRN) medication is used “as needed” for symptoms such as agitation and insomnia, in addition to regular daily pharmacotherapy of mental disorders. …”
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On-Field Management: Cardiac Event by Carl C. Edge MD, Jeff M. Collins MS, ATC, CSCS, Michael H. Avey MS, ATC, Mary K Petrizzi MS, ATC, Alex Williams MS, ATC, Seth A. Cheatham MD, J. Brett Goodloe MD

“…Indications: Being prepared for these events is essential for increasing the chance of survival in athletes who experience SCA. In addition to in-game management of a SCA, we review the causes of SCA, the role of screening and workup, implementation of an action plan, and the transition of care following an event. …”
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Bottom-up Analysis Engineering of Investigative Practices and Innovation of Reflective Activities in Life and Earth Sciences: From Information Theory to Systems Theory by Redouane Hafer, Mustapha Bassiri, Malika Tridane, Said Belaaouad

“…The heavy trends of the Information Society are knowledge that requires the spirit of innovation, creativity, flexibility and critical thinking “more than benign introspection.” In addition, information about each other’s relationships with oneself, the other and the environment is crucial to enable individuals to understand the complex reality.The Moroccan school is part of this societal vision, by renovating its education and training programs, which claim the development of the quality of procedural, cognitive and metacognitive strategies.In this perspective this research work aimed at studying the engineering analysis of investigation approaches in the teaching of SVT for the implementation of a reflexive practice in lycian learners, generating the ability to process information and invest in mechanisms for understanding, conceptualizing and proceduralizing cognitive and metacognitive strategies.Informational investigative capacity is crucial because it informs learning decisions, which can lead to innovations in the delivery of cognitive styles. …”
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Evaluation of Automated Object-Detection Algorithms for Koala Detection in Infrared Aerial Imagery by Laith A. H. Al-Shimaysawee, Anthony Finn, Delene Weber, Morgan F. Schebella, Russell S. A. Brinkworth

“…In the case of koala detection in eucalyptus plantations, there is a risk to spotters during forestry operations. In addition, fatigue and tedium associated with the difficult and repetitive task of checking every tree means automated detection options are particularly desirable. …”
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Bacteriophages as a Biocontrol Strategy to Prevent the Contamination of Meat Products with Escherichia coli – a Meta-Analysis by VEGA IRACEMA ISLAS, RODRÍGUEZ NYDIA EDITH REYES, PÉREZ VICTOR JOHAN ACOSTA, VELÁZQUEZ ANDREA PALOMA ZEPEDA, SÁNCHEZ VICENTE VEGA, ARANA JORGE LUIS DE LA ROSA, NOGUEZ JESÚS BENJAMÍN PONCE, GÓMEZ DE ANDA FABÍAN RICARDO

“…This work aimed to perform a meta-analysis to evaluate the implementation of bacteriophages as a biocontrol strategy to prevent the contamination of meat products with E. coli. …”
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Linear Active Disturbance Rejection Control-Based Voltage Controller for Buck and Boost DC/DC Converters in DC Distribution Grids by Asimenia Korompili, Oemer Ekin, Marija Stevic, Veit Hagenmeyer, Antonello Monti

“…It is validated in a hardware-in-the-loop implementation and the performance is analysed in simulation against a PID voltage controller.…”
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Specifics of the mythology of masses by N.I. Petev

“…It allows us to identify and analyze the contradictions that are present in the framework of the implementation of mass mythologies, in particular the ratio of passivity and dynamism, progress and marginalization, etc. …”
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Study on Operating Modes of a Biofuel Diesel Engine by V. A. Likhanov, O. P. Lopatin

“…The development and implementation of alternative energy sources not only contribute to improving air quality, but also help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. …”
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Criminal legal basis for an expedited trial procedure provided by the chapter 40 of the Russian Criminal Procedure Code by A. V. Boyarskaya

“…The criminal and legal basis of certain criminal procedure is a package of criminal law standards, for the implementation of which a certain criminal and procedural form is intended. …”
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THE ROLE OF PROTEIN OXIDATIVE MODIFICATION IN REDOX-REGULATION OF CASPASE-3 ACTIVITY IN BLOOD LYMPHOCYTES DURING OXIDATIVE STRESS IN VITRO by O. L. Nosareva, Ye. A. Stepovaya, N. V. Ryazantseva, Ye. V. Shakhristova, O. N. Vesnina, V. V. Novitsky

“…Reduced, oxidized and protein-bound glutathione concentration was measured by method of spectropho-tometry, additionally, the ratio size of reduced to oxidized thiol fraction was estimated. …”
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Test methods for adhesive polymer compositions in development and quality control for stoma care products on the example of adhesive baseplates (review) by I. A. Sadkovskii, L. A. Korol, A. B. Karabanova, A. V. Korolenko, E. A. Shemetova, I. I. Krasnyuk, G. V. Ramenskaya, M. A. Mandrik

“…The review presents a detailed description of methods of interest for testing adhesive baseplates, in particular their general principles and conditions of implementation, as well as methods that allow predicting the adhesive properties of plates and determining the relationship between adhesion tests in vivo and in vitro. …”
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Quantitative MRI relaxometry in brain tumor needle biopsies: Multimodal comparison with tissue fluorescence, radiology, and neuropathology. by Elisabeth Klint, Anders Tisell, Ida Blystad, Martin Hallbeck, Teresa Nordin, Jan Hillman, Johan Richter, Karin Wårdell

“…However, clinical implementation is limited by long acquisition times, changing conditions between imaging and surgery, and lack of correlation with standard techniques.…”
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