Methods for the health technology assessment of complex interventions: a protocol for a scoping review by Tracy Merlin, Abdolvahab Baghbanian, Drew Carter, Shuhong Wang

“…Introduction In healthcare policy and economic literature, research on the health technology assessment (HTA) of complex interventions (CIs) is becoming increasingly important. In many developed countries, HTA guides decision-making to help achieve greater value for money when funding health care. …”
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A review of coal mine saline mine water treatment and utilization technologies by Weidong MAO, Zhongquan GUO, Yuan FU, Jiuli YANG, Xufeng XU, Yantao WU, Zhipeng TANG, Jun ZHANG, Dongfeng CUI, Junzhao ZHU

“…China’s coal production is dominated by underground mining. With increasing mining depth, there is an observed rise in the proportion of saline mine water emissions. …”
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Fuel cell technologies in the automotive sector: A focus on proton exchange membrane and Alkaline fuel cells by Vijay Bhooshan Kumar, Aakash Collin, M. Gopi Sankar, Kanakasabapathi Subramanian

“…The automotive industry currently relies heavily on internal combustion engine (ICE) technology, which consumes large amounts of fossil fuels and significantly contributes to global environmental degradation and the ongoing energy crisis. …”
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Implementation of a community-based LC-UV drug checking service: promising preliminary findings on feasibility and validity by Nicolas Fabresse, Eurydice Papias, Alma Heckenroth, Victor Martin, Daniel Allemann, Perrine Roux

“…Abstract Background The increasing diversity of psychoactive substances on the unregulated drug market poses significant health, psychological, and social risks to people who use drugs (PWUD). …”
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Teaching communication skills to OTL-HNS residents: multisource feedback and simulated scenarios by Pier-Luc Beaudoin, Mathilde Labbé, Amanda Fanous, Meredith Young, Jamie Rappaport, Yoon Soo Park, John Manoukian, Lily H. P. Nguyen

“…Abstract Background Effective communication has been linked to a reduction in adverse events and improved patient compliance. Currently in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (OTL-HNS) residency programs, there is limited explicit teaching of communication skills. …”
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An in-depth understanding of stakeholders’ experiences about their participation in the co-production of ‘Maze Out’: a serious game for the treatment of eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Aida Bikic, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Martina Scarpelli, Luciana Schneider, Regina Christiansen

“…Abstract Background Co-production is increasingly used in mental health research and clinical settings. …”
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Expanding a primary care nurse practitioner fellowship to support rural and underserved pediatric patients in the US by Aaron Carpenter, Catherine Haut, Sarah Wawrzynski, Stacey Bachman, Lisa Kelly

“… Context: A significant shortage of primary care and mental healthcare providers currently exists in the US and is predicted to worsen, emphasizing the imperative for mental health training and collaboration within primary care settings, especially in rural and underserved areas. …”
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Trade-Off Between Growth Regimes in <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i>: Impact on Carotenoid Production by Patrícia Acosta Caetano, Pricila Pinheiro Nass, Mariany Costa Deprá, Tatiele Casagrande do Nascimento, Eduardo Jacob-Lopes, Leila Queiroz Zepka

“…In this context, this study aims to investigate the carotenoid profile of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> through growth curve experiments conducted under photoautotrophic and heterotrophic regimes. …”
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Epidemiology of Horsepox. The New Aspects by L. F. Stovba, A. A. Petrov, S. A. Melnikov, O. V. Chukhralia, N. K. Cherniкova, S. V. Borisevich

“…Although horsepox is currently considered extinct, its pathogen may persist in unknown reservoirs. …”
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Biomimetic Robotics and Sensing for Healthcare Applications and Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review by H. M. K. K. M. B. Herath, Nuwan Madusanka, S. L. P. Yasakethu, Chaminda Hewage, Byeong-Il Lee

“…By consolidating current research efforts, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art, serving as a foundation for future investigations aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing quality of life.…”
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Risk Factors for Financial Toxicity in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer by Jing Wang, Jialu Cui, Xiaoyuan Wang, Zhihua Li, Yang Liu, Baoxin Shi

“…Financial toxicity (FT), as a concept describing the economic burden on patients, is crucial to comprehend the extent and determinants within specific contexts. Objective To understand the current status of FT among Chinese pancreatic cancer (PC) patients, identify risk factors for FT, and summarize the characteristics of high‐risk groups. …”
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Exploring carbon emission drivers in G5 economies: the interplay of green technology, environmental performance, energy intensity, and economic growth by Qingdong Hao, Rimsha Arshad

“…In contrast, both energy intensity and environmental performance indicators show a positive association with emissions, suggesting that increased energy demand and limited effectiveness of current environmental measures hinder mitigation efforts. …”
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Physical Literacy and Physical Activity in Early Years Education: What’s Known, What’s Done, and What’s Needed? by Natalie Weir, Andy Pringle, Clare M. P. Roscoe

“…<b>Background:</b> Physical literacy (PL) is increasingly recognised as essential for fostering lifelong engagement in physical activity (PA), particularly when nurtured in early childhood. …”
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Spotlight on agroecological cropping practices to improve the resilience of farming systems: a qualitative review of meta-analytic studies by Moritz von Cossel, Danilo Scordia, Miguel Altieri, Fabio Gresta

“…The capacity of agriculture to withstand or recover from increasing stresses (i.e., resilience) will be continuously challenged by extreme climate change events in the coming decades, altering the growing conditions for crop species. …”
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Impact of Electricity Price Reductions on the Profitability and Sizing of Photovoltaic Systems in Agri-Food Industries by Fernando R. Mazarrón, José Álvarez, Jorge Cervera-Gascó, Jesús López-Santiago

“…Under current low-price conditions, new PV installations face limited profitability, with extended payback periods ranging from 7 to 11 years for optimally sized systems. …”
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Mapping Harmful Algae Blooms: The Potential of Hyperspectral Imaging Technologies by Fernando Arias, Maytee Zambrano, Edson Galagarza, Kathia Broce

“…Furthermore, we explore the current limitations and future potential of HSI in HAB management, highlighting its strategic importance in addressing the growing environmental and economic challenges posed by HABs. …”
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The Discursive Strategies in the Spoken Narratives of Multilingual Sepitori and Sesotho Speakers by Ramona Kunene Nicolas, Nonhlanhla Ntuli

“…Sesotho speakers produced a more sequential oral narrative in line with story schema with fewer interjections to the researcher. In an increasingly linguistically heterogeneous South Africa, more research is required to gain insights into how multilingual individuals develop and refine their narrative skills, emphasising the much-needed focus on NSLV from a psycholinguistic perspective, which may ultimately inform tools of assessment for multilingual children and adults in social, clinical and academic contexts.…”
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How to improve the transferability of a 12-week home-space sedentary behaviour intervention for ethnically diverse older adults: a qualitative study protocol of key stakeholder per... by Gareth Stratton, Naureen Akber Ali Meghani, Joanne Hudson, Jane Mullins

“…However, there is still limited research that implements stakeholders’ perceptions in translating the interventions into real-life settings, particularly for ethnically diverse OAs. Therefore, the current study aims to explore stakeholders’ perceptions of the transferability of a 12-week home space intervention for ethnically diverse sedentary OAs, that is, aimed at reducing their SB and increasing their PA.Methods Exploratory qualitative research using in-depth interviews (IDIs) and a purposive sampling technique will be employed to recruit stakeholders. …”
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The Impact of AI-Generated Instructional Videos on Problem-Based Learning in Science Teacher Education by Nikolaos Pellas

“…AI-generated instructional videos are increasingly recognized as powerful tools for enhancing educational experiences. …”
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AI depictions of psychiatric diagnoses: a preliminary study of generative image outputs in Midjourney V.6 and DALL-E 3 by John Torous, Ellen Wagner, Matthew Flathers, Griffin Smith, Carl Erik Fisher

“…Addressing these challenges requires a collaborative effort among clinicians, AI developers and policymakers to ensure the responsible use of these technologies in mental health contexts.Clinical implications As these technologies become increasingly accessible, it is crucial for mental health professionals to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations and potential impacts. …”
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