Bridging Data Models in Health Care With a Novel Intermediate Query Format for Feasibility Queries: Mixed Methods Study by Lorenz Rosenau, Julian Gruendner, Alexander Kiel, Thomas Köhler, Bastian Schaffer, Raphael W Majeed

“…ConclusionsWe developed and evaluated a structured query syntax for feasibility queries and demonstrated its use in a real-world example as part of a research platform across 39 German university hospitals.…”
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The impact of COVID-19 on mental health outcomes among hospital fever clinic attendants across Nepal: A cross-sectional study. by Hridaya Raj Devkota, Tula Ram Sijali, Ramji Bogati, Meraj Ahmad, Karuna Laxmi Shakya, Pratik Adhikary

“…Telephone interviews were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire along with a validated psychometric tool, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress (DASS-21) scale. …”
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High-Speed Railway Planning for Sustainable Development: The Role of Length Between Conventional Line and Straight Length by Francesco Russo, Corrado Rindone, Giuseppe A. Maiolo

“…The largest network today is in China, followed by Spain, Japan, France, and Italy; currently, new lines are being built in Morocco and Saudi Arabia. …”
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Effect of health education on knowledge, perception, and intended contraceptive use for family planning among university students in Pakistan by Ramesh Kumar, Maliha Anwar, Nawal Naeem, Muhammad Asim, Reya Kumari, Sathirakorn Pongpanich

“…Abstract Approximately one billion women require family planning services worldwide, 842 million women are currently using modern contraceptives, and 80 million are using traditional contraceptive methods for family planning (FP). …”
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Experiences of south Asian key workers in COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom by Rizwana Yousaf, Tipu Sultan

“…Snowball sampling was used to contact participants, who were South Asian key workers working in food, necessary goods and transport during COVID-19 lockdown in United Kingdom. Semi-structured, in-depth face to face and telephonic interviews were conducted with study participants in February and March 2021. …”
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Case report: pomalidomide as maintenance after salvage autologous stem cell transplantation in a patient with relapsed multiple myeloma by S. V. Semochkin, V. V. Lunin, М. А. Vernyuk, А. А. Fedenko

“…Currently, lenalidomide is the only immunomodulatory drug (IMiD) approved for maintenance therapy in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have received high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). …”
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NAVIGATING FINTECH SHARIA REGULATION IN INDONESIA: LESSONS LEARNED FROM MALAYSIA by Ermanto Fahamsyah, Kania Venisa Rachim, Ramadhan Dwi Saputra, Vicko Taniady

“…In contrast, Malaysia’s Sharia fintech regulations provide a well-structured framework covering both companies and users. …”
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Preferences for life-sustaining treatments in advance decisions: a cross-sectional survey of Taiwanese general public by Daniel Fu-Chang Tsai, Yu-Chen Juang, Chun-Tung Kuo, Ping-Hsueh Lee, Duan-Rung Chen

“…Older age, higher education, and better quality of life were associated with a greater likelihood of belonging to the pro-forgo group, while being male, unmarried, currently not working, or not residing in northern Taiwan were associated with a lower likelihood. …”
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Measures to Prevent the Violation of the Rights of Content Creators in Digital Environment: Case Study of Nigeria by A. D. Aina-Pelemo, I. Bassey, G. O. Akpojaro

“…The study shows that there is currently not enough scholarly work in this area or developed legislation to protect the social media content. …”
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Is medical school culture conducive to women’s academic success? a survey on faculty perceptions and experiences of gender equity by Shefaly Shorey, Yunn-Hwen Gan, Maleena Suppiah Cavert, Sophia Archuleta

“…The participants comprised academic clinicians and non-clinician faculty members who were either currently employed full-time at the NUS School of Medicine or had recently resigned. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Strategies on Health Outcomes of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Hala Sheta, Nehal Abo El-Fadl

“… Context: Hepatocellular carcinoma is the prevailing form of primary liver cancer among adults and currently ranks as the primary cause of mortality in cirrhosis individuals. …”
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Understanding the Infection Prevention and Control Landscape at a Tertiary Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi by Mrs Dorica Ng'ambi, Dr Thomasena O'byrne, Prof. Nicholas Feasey, Dr. Tara Tancred

“…Discussion: There is currently limited implementation of IPC measures in the surgical department at QECH, with marked gaps in IPC standard operating procedures and visual aids. …”
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Research progress on masticatory function assessment tools and influencing factors in patients after mandibular reconstruction by ZHANG Yue, GU Fen, WANG Yueping, YANG Wenyu, ZHAO Xiaomei

“…Due to the fact that mastication necessitates the coordinated efforts of the masticatory muscles, mandible, dental arch, and tongue, the recovery of masticatory function not only serves as a robust indicator for the success of surgery but also enhances the patients' quality of life, facilitating an early return to normal life. Currently, for the rehabilitation of oral function in patients after mandibular reconstruction surgery, standardized tools have been established in the fields of swallowing, occlusion, and speech assessment, and targeted training has been implemented, yielding significant therapeutic outcomes. …”
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Development of the ADFICE_IT clinical decision support system to assist deprescribing of fall-risk increasing drugs: A user-centered design approach. by Sara S Groos, Kelly K de Wildt, Bob van de Loo, Annemiek J Linn, Stephanie Medlock, Kendrick M Shaw, Eric K Herman, Lotta J Seppala, Kim J Ploegmakers, Natasja M van Schoor, Julia C M van Weert, Nathalie van der Velde

“…Due to continuous user and expert involvement, each new feedback round led to an improved version of the system. Currently, a cluster-randomized controlled trial with process evaluation at hospitals in the Netherlands is being conducted to test the effect of the CDSS on falls. …”
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Temporal shifts in dengue epidemic in Guangdong Province before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a Bayesian model study from 2012 to 2022. by Jiaqing Xu, Xiaohua Tan, Yi Quan, Dexin Gong, Hui Deng, Jianguo Zhao, Xing Huang, Yingtao Zhang, Zhoupeng Ren, Zuhua Rong, Weilin Zeng, Xing Li, Wenyuan Zheng, Shu Xiao, Jianpeng Xiao, Meng Zhang

“…Furthermore, our findings further supported that dengue is not currently endemic in Guangdong.…”
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Perceived motivators and barriers to consuming a plant-based diet: a qualitative research study by Jiaqi Yang, Lauren Bernard, Audrey Ting, Valerie K. Sullivan, Casey M. Rebholz

“…Men and women, white and non-white adult participants (n = 12), who were either currently consuming a plant-based diet or interested in starting to consume a plant-based diet, were recruited from Baltimore-area communities. …”
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Study on the Feasibility and Performance Evaluation of High-Orbit Spacecraft Orbit Determination Based on GNSS/SLR/VLBI by Zhengcheng Wu, Shaojie Ni, Wei Xiao, Zongnan Li, Huicui Liu

“…The performance of orbit determination is primarily influenced by observation types, errors, geometrical structures, and physical perturbations. Currently, research on orbit determination for high-orbit spacecraft predominantly focuses on single observation methods, error characteristics, multi-source fusion techniques, and algorithms. …”
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Cardiomyopathies and a brief insight into DOX-induced cardiomyopathy by Sampat Singh Tanwar, Sumeet Dwivedi, Sheema Khan, Seema Sharma

“…Abstract Background Cardiomyopathy is a heterogeneous group of myocardial disorders characterized by structural and functional abnormalities of the heart muscle. …”
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Sustainable hydrophobic bio-based adsorbent from modified sphagnum moss for efficient oil-water separation by Junpeng Ren, Xiuheng Yang, Yu Wang, Shijiang Zhang, Jinkang Zhou

“…This modification enhanced hydrophobicity and structural stability, overcoming the limitations of unmodified bio-based adsorbents. …”
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The use and experience of the national disability insurance scheme for Australians with skeletal dysplasia: a mixed-methods study by Jun Hei Jeremy Lai, Penelope Ireland, Daphne Nguyen, Ashley Woodbury, Verity Pacey

“…Finally, further evaluation is needed to ensure future NDIS eligibility changes provide access to those who are potentially eligible but currently rejected.…”
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