The Relationship Between Diabetes Knowledge and Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors in Relation to Diabetes Distress in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Eastern Taiwan by Chen YC, Huang YH, Lee CH

“…These findings can provide valuable insights for clinicians in identifying risk factors for diabetes distress and understanding the factors that influence diabetes distress in T2DM patients.Conclusion: It is crucial to integrate the assessment and management of diabetes distress into routine diabetes care and even implement distress screening during the health promotion stage. …”
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Revolutionising young adult diabetes care: a patient-centred transformation to improve access, engagement and outcomes in one of England's most deprived areas by Tala Balafshan, Heather Sullivan, Suzanne Keigan, Amanda Wilson, Ifeoluwa Oyedeji

“…Recognised as a national best practice, including being highlighted at the recent Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) national meeting,6 our approach serves as a framework for other NHS trusts looking to improve care for vulnerable populations and reduce health inequalities. Additionally, the service has contributed to a case study and narrative for NHS England, showcasing our innovative methods and impactful outcomes.7…”
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An expert survey on chamber measurement techniques and data handling procedures for methane fluxes by K. Jentzsch, K. Jentzsch, L. van Delden, M. Fuchs, C. C. Treat, C. C. Treat

“…Therefore, we aimed to identify the key discrepancies between the measurement and data handling procedures implemented for chamber methane fluxes by different researchers.…”
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Development of an Intelligent System for Processing Semistructured Data: Industry Structuring and Advanced Analysis of Information Extracted from Comments to Video Clips in Social... by A. A. Poguda, H. Tape

“…Data was structured using topic modeling and language models implemented using Python libraries. The results of the study. …”
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Impact of initial screening strategies on compliance with colonoscopy for colorectal carcinoma in residents aged 50 years and above by XIANG Fang, HU Zhihao, WANG Yawei, ZHANG Yiying, HUANG Fang, PENG Qian, YU Hongjie, FU Chaowei

“…Additionally, efforts should be made to raise public awareness, encouraging residents to actively participate in risk assessments and FOBT, thereby improving their compliance with colonoscopy.…”
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Smart IoT Energy Optimisation and Localisation Monitoring for E-Bike Sharing by Mawada Mohamed, Siti Fauziah Toha, Md Ataur Rahman, Moh. Khairudin

“…The methodology involved integrating sensors to collect key data, implementing connectivity for real-time monitoring, and developing an energy optimization algorithm to prolong battery life, improving the efficiency of the e-bike sharing system. …”
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Machine Learning–Based Prediction of Early Complications Following Surgery for Intestinal Obstruction: Multicenter Retrospective Study by Pinjie Huang, Jirong Yang, Dizhou Zhao, Taojia Ran, Yuheng Luo, Dong Yang, Xueqin Zheng, Shaoli Zhou, Chaojin Chen

“…The best model was validated through 2 independent medical centers, a publicly available perioperative dataset the Informative Surgical Patient dataset for Innovative Research Environment (INSPIRE), and a mixed cohort consisting of the above 3 datasets, involving 50, 66, 48, and 164 cases, respectively. Shapley Additive Explanations were measured to identify risk factors. …”
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A Novel Presurgical Risk Prediction Model for Chronic Post-Surgical Pain in Adults Undergoing Surgical Procedures: Development and Internal Validation of the P4-Prevoque Questionna... by Wildemeersch D, Wauters E, Roelant E, Verhaegen I, De Clerck GR, Dankerlui R, Saldien V, Hans GH

“…Using four straightforward and readily available questions, the proposed user-friendly prediction model has the strength to be easily implemented in daily practice. Future research should focus on its further validation.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05526976, Ethics Committee B3002022000112.Keywords: chronic post-surgical pain, clinical prediction model, perioperative care, postoperative pain, preoperative evaluation, recovery after surgery…”
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Estimating long-term annual energy production from shorter-time-series data: methods and verification with a 10-year large-eddy simulation of a large offshore wind farm by B. Postema, B. Postema, R. A. Verzijlbergh, R. A. Verzijlbergh, P. van Dorp, P. Baas, H. J. J. Jonker, H. J. J. Jonker

“…</p> <p>The presented techniques are based on physical arguments, computationally cheap, and simple to implement. Furthermore, they are not limited to LES but can be applied to other time-series-based models. …”
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Need for Speed: Lower mortality and earlier targeted treatment with BCID2 panel: Preliminary report from an Indian ICU by Dr Umang Agrawal, Dr Saidulu Ganta, Dr Sayli Gore, Dr Aditi Erande, Ms Aparna Naik, Dr Ayesha Sunavala, Dr Shaoli Basu, Dr Camilla Rodrigues

“…BCID2 panel(Biomerieux, France) was run additionally in the Intervention cohort when the blood culture bottle flagged positive. …”
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Coaching: An Effective Approach to Facilitate Performance, Learning and Advancement of Medical Students by Fariba Asgari, Hojjat Houshyari khah, Marzieh Shayestehfard

“…While various models exist for implementing this approach, the GROW model is regarded as the most suitable for training students. …”
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Efficacy of WuSheZhiYang Pills in Mild-to-Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: Protocol for a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Xiangjin Gao, Yuning Ding, Ruiqi Cai, Xiuqi Zhang, Zhen Duan, Quanruo Xu, Fanlingzi Shen, Siyuan Li, Rui Zhang, Ruiping Wang

“…ObjectiveIn this study, we will implement a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of WSZY pills for mild-to-moderate AD. …”
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Mitochondrial Fitness Science Communication for Aging Adults: Prospective Formative Pilot Study by Cathy A Maxwell, Brandon Grubbs, Mary S Dietrich, Jeffrey T Boon, John Dunavan, Kelly J Knickerbocker, Maulik R Patel

“…Intervention feasibility scores ranged from 89% (17/19; seems easy to follow) to 95% (18/19; seems implementable, possible, and doable). Overall, 79% (15/19) stated an intention to continue the MitoFit intervention. …”
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Construction of the mathematical model of the strength of post-consumer wood made blockboard of different designs by Serhiy Gayda, Lyubomyr Medvid

“…A batch of pine PCW-made blockboards was prepared by implementing a second-order B-plan, where the variables were the width of the strips of tangential and radial sawing. …”
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Pathogenetic characteristics and related risk factors of incisional infection after surgery for acute intestinal obstruction and construction of prediction model by Qiangqiang Wang, Yanjing Zhu, LvHao Cao, Tongyuan Zhang, Jiawei Chang, Xingyu Wang

“…This model enables clinicians to implement targeted early monitoring and preventive strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes.…”
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Forecasting growth dynamics of hydroponic kale in controlled environment agriculture through vision-based phenotyping and time-series modeling by Md. Hasibur Rahman, Emmanuel Ayipio, Dorcas Lukwesa, Jingyi Zheng, Daniel E. Wells, Hamid H. Syed, Tanzeel U. Rehman

“…A plant phenotype monitoring framework was implemented using commercially available cameras and off-the-shelf deep learning-based models (YOLO). …”
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Utility of Cell Blocks from Lymph Node Aspirates to Improve the Diagnostic Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology: A Cross-sectional Observational Study from Eastern India by Upajna Pal, Abhinandan Bayen, Debajyoti Nanda, Manisha Sarkar, Dipanwita Nag

“…Immunohistochemistry (IHC) in cell blocks can also be effectively implemented to differentiate between lymphoma and metastatic deposits.…”
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Factors related to professional commitment of nursing students: a systematic review and thematic synthesis by Hengxi Chen, Yali Chen, Ai Zheng, Xin Tan, Ling Han

“…Motivation, self-efficacy, and pre-internship commitment are pivotal in fostering long-term engagement in the profession. Additionally, involuntary career choices correlate with lower commitment, highlighting the importance of informed decision-making. …”
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Thematic Analysis of Factors Influencing Helmet Non-Use among Motorcyclists in Gorgan by Vajihe Jalaeian Bakhshande, Seyes Rasoul Davoodi

“…The primary reason for not wearing helmets was the mental norms prevalent among motorcyclists, who often chose to ride without helmets to avoid being labeled, humiliated, or ridiculed. Additionally, the perceived limitations associated with helmet use—related to design, aesthetics, comfort, and safety—further contributed to this behavior. …”
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Development and validation of a machine learning-based predictive model for compassion fatigue in Chinese nursing interns: a cross-sectional study utilizing latent profile analysis by Lijuan Yi, Ting Shuai, Jingjing Zhou, Liang Cheng, Maria F. Jiménez-Herrera, Xu Tian

“…Conclusions The XGBoosting classifier demonstrates excellent performance, and implementing the online tool can help nursing administrators manage compassion fatigue effectively. …”
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