Factors Associated with Adherence to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Among Patients Attending a Nurse-Led Community Clinic in Australia: A Qualitative Study by Fouziah Almouqati, Judith Daire, Catherine Catanach, Jean-Louis deSousa, Sam Quill, Mohamed Estai

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore barriers and enablers impacting patient adherence to DR screening recommendations. The interview data were analyzed thematically using NVivo based on the socio-ecological model, with salience identified by the frequency of the theme. …”
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CGLCS-Net: Addressing Multi-Temporal and Multi-Angle Challenges in Remote Sensing Change Detection by Ke Liu, Hang Xue, Caiyi Huang, Jiaqi Huo, Guoxuan Chen

“…These improvements enhance its applicability for continuous land use and land cover change monitoring.…”
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Adaptive Gap-Filling of Multispectral Images at Coarse and Fine Spatial Resolution by Seyedkarim Afsharipour, Li Jia, Massimo Menenti, Hamid Reza Ghafarian Malamiri

“…SSIM values ranged from 0.90 to 0.83 (blue) and 0.86 to 0.71 (NIR), confirming the method reliability for time-series analysis and data fusion applications.…”
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A Web-Based Interface That Leverages Machine Learning to Assess an Individual’s Vulnerability to Brain Stroke by Divyansh Bhandari, Arnav Agarwal, R. Reena Roy, Rajaram Priyatharshini, Rodriguez Rivero Cristian

“…This interface requires no specialized knowledge, preserves user privacy by avoiding any data storage, and provides clear explanations of results. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oxygen therapy among emergency nurses by Yazhu Zhao, Linshan Li, Yi Liu, Yongli Gao, Wei Zhang

“…From November to December 2023, data were collected from 410 qualified emergency nurses (response rate: 63.08%) across 15 tertiary hospitals using a validated, self-developed questionnaire. …”
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Cognitive intelligence routing protocol for disaster management and underwater communication system in underwater acoustic network by Kiran Saleem, Lei Wang, Ahmad Almogren, Ernest Ntizikira, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Salil Bharany, Seada Hussen

“…The proposed system integrates a Multi-Agent System (MAS), blockchain technology, and acoustic communication to enhance security, optimize energy usage, and improve data transmission efficiency. Key features include intelligent node mechanisms, proactive bandwidth and interference management, a multi-hop paradigm, distance-aware longevity strategies, and robust cryptographic protocols. …”
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The association of cyberbullying with major depressive disorders among Bangladeshi female adolescents: findings from the Bangladesh adolescent health and wellbeing survey 2019-20 by Syed Toukir Ahmed Noor, Md. Fakrul Islam, Md Sabbir Hossain, Raisha Binte Islam, Rajon Banik, Shafayatul Islam Shiblee, Sarker Mohammad Nasrullah, Sahar Raza

“…Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Marginal adaptation and porosity of calcium silicate-based cements in furcation perforations: a micro-CT comparative study by María Rojo-Carpintero, Ana Martín-Díaz, Juan Miraglia Cantarini, Natalia Navarrete, Alejandro R. Pérez, Giulia Malvicini, José Aranguren, David Rubio-Flores

“…Clinical evaluation assessed adaptation, porosity, and overfilling, while micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) provided quantitative data on voids and gaps. Statistical analysis used chi-square, Kruskal–Wallis, and Mann–Whitney U tests. …”
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Identifying the drivers and trends of Iran nursing education: a multi-methods study by Mahboubeh Shali, Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi, Azam Ghorbani, Neda Sheikhzakaryaee, Marzieh Sobhani, Atefeh Vaezi, Mansoureh Sepehrinia

“…Method The research is developmental-applicative in terms of its purpose and descriptive-exploratory in terms of its nature, and a multi method was used to collect data. …”
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Neurological Disorders and Clinical Progression in Boxers from the 20th Century: A Narrative Review by Rudolph J. Castellani, Nicolas Kostelecky, Jared T. Ahrendsen, Malik Nassan, Pouya Jamshidi, Grant L. Iverson

“…<b>Methods</b>: Data were extracted for 243 boxers included in 45 articles published between 1928 and 1999, including cases from articles originally published in German. …”
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Exploring Components, Sensors, and Techniques for Cancer Detection via eNose Technology: A Systematic Review by Washington Ramírez, Verónica Pillajo, Eileen Ramírez, Ibeth Manzano, Doris Meza

“…While substantial improvements in detection accuracy and sensitivity are noted, significant challenges persist in sensor optimization, data integration, and adaptation into clinical settings. …”
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Acid-Base Indicator Properties of Synthesized Phenylhydrazones: 4-(2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl) Hydrazono) Methyl)-2 Methoxy Phenol and 4-(2-(2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazono) Methyl) Benzene-1... by Cedric D. K. Amengor, Abena Brobbey, Isaac Ayensu, Emmanuel Orman, Paul Peprah, Billy Mawunyo Abudey, Seth Junior Ayihi, Claudia Naa Dedei Attoh, Alberta Ade, Paul Kwesi Sodzi, James Sarpong Aboagye

“…The outcomes were statistically compared with existing conventional analytical approaches. Titrimetric data obtained were analyzed statistically by Student’s t-test and one-way ANOVA at a 95% confidence level. …”
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Comprehensive predictive model for cerebral microbleeds: integrating clinical and biochemical markers by Lijing Wang, Yao Li, Yadong Hu, Li Ling, Nan Jia, Yajing Chen, Yanan Meng, Ye Jiang, Ning Li

“…Model validation was performed through Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves and Decision Curve Analysis (DCA).ResultsThe model demonstrated strong predictive performance with significant clinical applicability. Key predictors identified include the Albumin/Globulin ratio, homocysteine levels, and NHR, among others. …”
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Conception of a System-on-Chip (SoC) Platform to Enable EMG-Guided Robotic Neurorehabilitation by Rubén Nieto, Pedro R. Fernández, Santiago Murano, Victor M. Navarro, Antonio J. del-Ama, Susana Borromeo

“…A dedicated communication interface ensures low-latency data transfer to external controllers, crucial for adaptive control loops in exoskeletal applications. …”
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From online hate speech to offline hate crime: the role of inflammatory language in forecasting violence against migrant and LGBT communities by Carlos Arcila Calderón, Patricia Sánchez Holgado, Jesús Gómez, Marcos Barbosa, Haodong Qi, Alberto Matilla, Pilar Amado, Alejandro Guzmán, Daniel López-Matías, Tomás Fernández-Villazala

“…After conducting preliminary data analysis to check the moderate temporal correlation, we used time series analysis to develop computational models (VAR, GLMNet, and XGBTree) to predict four time periods of these rare events on a daily and weekly basis. …”
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Comparative analysis of surface infrastructure models for an oil field in the Pannonian Basin: Evaluation of Aspen HYSYS and GAP software by Marković Jelena, Martinović Bojan, Zorić Nikola N., Ješić Milica, Crnogorac Miroslav, Danilović Dušan

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Effect of different titanium mesh thicknesses on mechanical strength and bone stress: a finite element study by Betul GEDIK, Metin Berk KASAPOGLU, Gulce Ecem DOGANCALI, Gozde GOKCE UCKUN, Abdulkadir Burak CANKAYA, Mehmet Ali ERDEM

“…Methods Three-dimensional mandibular bone models were reconstructed from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) data of a patient with a posterior alveolar defect. …”
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Bridging gaps in medical education for digital healthcare: A Singapore case study by Humairah Zainal, Xin Xiaohui, Julian Thumboo, Fong Kok Yong

“…Furthermore, while students valued healthcare-related smartphone applications in patient care, few clinicians shared this view, citing privacy and security concerns. …”
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Health misinformation: protocol for a hybrid concept analysis and development [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Paula Byrne, Johanna Pope, Declan Devane, Maura Dowling, Tina D. Purnat

“…We will therefore examine the characteristics, measurement, and applications of misinformation in health contexts. Methods We will undertake a hybrid concept analysis, following a framework from Schwartz-Barcott & Kim (2000). …”
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A Risk Prediction Model (CMC-AKIX) for Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Using Machine Learning: Algorithm Development and Validation by Ji Won Min, Jae-Hong Min, Se-Hyun Chang, Byung Ha Chung, Eun Sil Koh, Young Soo Kim, Hyung Wook Kim, Tae Hyun Ban, Seok Joon Shin, In Young Choi, Hye Eun Yoon

“…ConclusionsOur study introduces a robust, high-performance AKI risk prediction system that is applicable in clinical settings using preoperative data. …”
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