Self-management interventions for adult haemodialysis patients: a scoping review of randomized controlled trials by Nina Katharina Friedrich, Nico Schmitt, Helena Hruby, Christiane Kugler

“…The identified gaps and opportunities underscore important areas for future intervention development. …”
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Reactive Oxygen Species: A Double-Edged Sword in the Modulation of Cancer Signaling Pathway Dynamics by Manisha Nigam, Bajrang Punia, Deen Bandhu Dimri, Abhay Prakash Mishra, Andrei-Flavius Radu, Gabriela Bungau

“…This review synthesizes current findings with a focus on these critical gaps, offering novel mechanistic insights into the dualistic nature of ROS in cancer biology. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevalence of Menopausal Symptoms among Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women – A Mixed Method Study from Tamil Nadu by Giddaluru Bhavya Muralikrishna, Karthiga Prabhu, Shanmugapriya, Gowthaman Sankar

“…We found that menopausal women need tailored education and culturally sensitive support to close knowledge gaps, promote positive attitudes, and meet complex needs.…”
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Toward elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Malawi: Findings from the Malawi Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (2015-2016). by Evelyn Kim, Sasi Jonnalagadda, Juliana Cuervo-Rojas, Andreas Jahn, Danielle Payne, Christine West, Francis Ogollah, Alice Maida, Dumbani Kayira, Rose Nyirenda, Trudy Dobbs, Hetal Patel, Elizabeth Radin, Andrew Voetsch, Andrew Auld

“…However, our results identify some gaps in VLS in postpartum women and EID testing.…”
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Disintegration of commercial biodegradable plastic products under simulated industrial composting conditions by Sevil V. Afshar, Alessio Boldrin, Thomas H. Christensen, Fabiana Corami, Anders E. Daugaard, Beatrice Rosso, Nanna B. Hartmann

“…Nevertheless, significant knowledge gaps exist regarding their degradation under relevant conditions, particularly when compounded into commercial products. …”
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Employment, labor and social protection in a hybrid enforcement regime by S. Yu. Chucha

“…The traditional systematic approach to legal regulation using blocks of legislation formed in advance as a reaction to the situation changing in one direction or another often does not justify itself and each time requires a creative and individual, rather than template, approach from the law enforcement officer to the selection of used tools and norms of different legal regimes , which requires active rule-making to fill emerging gaps. Avoiding complex legal regulation adds originality to rulemaking and law enforcement in the early 2020s, the general direction of which is to accelerate the creation of rules of conduct in the field of labor, employment and social protection by increasing the role of the Government, speeding up the lawmaking process, expanding regional rulemaking, and giving greater legitimacy to the instructions of officials in comparison with documented acts. …”
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Written Foreign-Language Scientific Discourse in Speech-Language Pathology Students by Anna A. Almazova, Irina V. Andersen

“…Speech-language pathology is a complex field of scientific knowledge based on broad interdisciplinary foundations. …”
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Exploring the potential and limitations of deep learning and explainable AI for longitudinal life course analysis by Helen Coupland, Neil Scheidwasser, Alexandros Katsiferis, Megan Davies, Seth Flaxman, Naja Hulvej Rod, Swapnil Mishra, Samir Bhatt, H. Juliette T. Unwin

“…Abstract Background Understanding the complex interplay between life course exposures, such as adverse childhood experiences and environmental factors, and disease risk is essential for developing effective public health interventions. …”
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Using Digital Technology to Conduct COVID-19 Surveillance: A Systematic Review by Fitrisia Rahma, Fatmah Fatmah, Rachmadhi Purwana

“…Key among these are (1) the scarcity of high-quality, unbiased data and the difficulties of integrating disparate datasets; (2) limitations in technology design and the shortage of skilled human resources to develop, deploy, and maintain digital tools; (3) gaps in physical and network infrastructure, particularly in low- and middle-income settings; (4) cybersecurity vulnerabilities and complex ethical quandaries around privacy, consent, and algorithmic transparency; and (5) broader political, social, and environmental barriers, ranging from governance misalignment to inequitable access and ecological impacts. …”
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Building a Robust Scenario Library for Safety Assurance of Automated Driving Systems: A Review by Antonio A. Bruto da Costa, Patrick Irvine, Tudor Dodoiu, Siddartha Khastgir, Paul Jennings

“…Ensuring the safety of Automated Driving Systems (ADSs) is both a critical and complex endeavor. The increasing demand for autonomous driving technologies underscores the importance of robust safety assurance, yet the intricate nature of these systems presents significant challenges. …”
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Enhancing primary care for older adults: the safety, efficacy, and adherence (SEA) team-based care model to reduce adverse medication outcomes by Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris, Michael Changaris

“…IntroductionOlder adults face significant health risks owing to gaps in the management of polypharmacy and medication adherence, as well as the integration of physical and mental health needs. …”
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Availability and Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Services at 19 Kenyan Health Facilities: A Brief Report by Catherine Wexler, May Maloba, Natabhona Mabachi, Nicodemus Maosa, Shadrack Babu, Vincent S. Staggs, Sharon Mokua, Kathy Goggin, Sarah Finocchario-Kessler

“…PURPOSEIn 2012, Kenya announced its commitment to prioritizing cervical cancer (CC) services with the National Cervical Cancer Prevention Program. However, gaps in implementation remain, causing suboptimal uptake. …”
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Exploring patterns in pediatric type 1 diabetes care and the impact of socioeconomic status by Christopher Nussbaum, Anna Novelli, Amelie Flothow, Leonie Sundmacher

“…Abstract Background Managing pediatric type 1 diabetes is complex and requires substantial parental involvement. …”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict feeding practices during diarrheal disease and its determinants among under-five children in East Africa by Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Bewuketu Terefe

“…To fill the methodological and current evidence gaps, this study aimed to build models and predict determinants to increase feeding practices of children in East Africa during diarrheal outbreaks.MethodsWe used the most recent demographic and health survey (DHS) statistics from 12 East African nations collected between 2012 and 2023. …”
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Effects of Social Media Use on Youth and Adolescent Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Reviews by Nadine Agyapong-Opoku, Felix Agyapong-Opoku, Andrew J. Greenshaw

“…However, the relationship was complex, with evidence suggesting that problematic use and passive consumption of social media were most strongly associated with adverse effects. …”
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3-D fracture network reconstruction and quantitative fractal analysis of subsurface rock fractures via integrated CT scanning and box-counting dimension methodology by Hongjian Wu, Xiangwei Kong, Xing Chen, Dianwei Guan

“…These innovations collectively advance fracture network analysis from qualitative description to true multi-parameter predictive modeling, addressing critical gaps in current practice.…”
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mHealth Apps for Dementia Caregivers: Systematic Examination of Mobile Apps by Ning Zou, Bo Xie, Daqing He, Robin Hilsabeck, Alyssa Aguirre

“… Abstract BackgroundInformal caregivers of persons living with dementia are increasingly using mobile health (mHealth) apps to obtain care information. mHealth apps are seen as promising tools to better support caregivers’ complex and evolving information needs. Yet, little is known about the types and quality of dementia care information that these apps provide. …”
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Chronic Pain in University Students: Biopsychosocial Factors and their Functional Impact by Diego Mabe Castro, Pablo Mancilla Pardo, Matías Munzenmayer Morata, Antonia Aracelli Cornejo Soto, Matías Castillo-Aguilar, Matías Mabe-Castro, Carla Basualto-Alarcón, Cristian Núñez-Espinosa

“…Non-cancer chronic pain is a significant global public health issue, particularly within specific populations, and is shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors. …”
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Integrated specialty care for amyloidosis: a scoping review using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research by Mary O’Sullivan, Wahab Osman, Archanaa Krisnagopal, Monica Parry, Margot Davis, Charlene H. Chu

“…Abstract Background Amyloidosis is a complex and rare disease requiring specialized, multidisciplinary care to effectively manage its diverse manifestations. …”
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A taxonomy of blockchain technology application and adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises by Deepak Kumar, B. V. Phani, Naveen Chilamkurti, Suman Saurabh, Vanessa Ratten

“…The created taxonomy, examination of adoption drivers and barriers, and the formulated opportunities-challenges framework provide valuable tools for understanding and navigating blockchain technology’s application and adoption-related challenges in SMEs. The identified gaps and proposed areas for future research further contribute to the ongoing discourse in this evolving field.         …”
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