Performance of two different artificial intelligence models in dental implant planning among four different implant planning software: a comparative study by Pathompong Roongruangsilp, Walita Narkbuakaew, Pathawee Khongkhunthian

“…The performance of the models was evaluated using detection rate, accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and the Jaccard Index (JI). …”
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Colonoscopy Uptake in First-Degree Relatives of CRC Patients: Challenges and Intervention Strategies by Liu W, Liu M, Li P, Hou Y, Zhao Q, Xing L, Wang Y, Fu C

“…Weihua Liu,1,* Mindi Liu,2,* Ping Li,3 YingHui Hou,1 Qing Zhao,1 Limei Xing,1 Ying Wang,4 Cong Fu5 1General Surgical Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, People’s Republic of China; 2Wound Ostomy Clinic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, People’s Republic of China; 3Gastrointestinal Surgery Ward, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Cong Fu, Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 Yuhua East Road, Lianchi District, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 0312-5981680, Email fu35cong89_97@126.comObjective: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is crucial for early detection and prevention. However, the willingness of first-degree relatives of CRC patients to undergo colonoscopy often remains low, impacting early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.Methods: This article reviewed the relevant concepts, research status, evaluation methods, influencing factors and intervention measures of first-degree relatives of patients with colorectal cancer.Results: Through the review, it is found that there is still a large gap in the research on the development of assessment tools and intervention programs. …”
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Smart Phone Technology for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in a Rural Setting by Sarita RJ Lobo, Anjali Mohan, Geover Joslen Lobo

“…The portability, affordability, and connectivity of smartphone ophthalmoscope make it a promising technique for community screening programs and early detection of diabetic retinopathy in the rural setup.…”
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Geriatric Mental Health Nursing in India: Need and Scope by K. Annapoorani, Radhakrishnan Govindan, Palanimuthu Thangaraju Sivakumar, K. S. Meena, G. Balamurugan

“…Geriatric mental health nursing (GMHN) plays a critical role in early detection, holistic care, and enhancing the quality of life for this vulnerable group. …”
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Suicide prevention skills training in pre-clerkship medical students: a pilot study by Michael Zeeman, Jessica Chow, Cheryl Goldstein, Melanie Lewis

“…This pilot study provides a framework for providing suicide prevention skills training to pre-clerkship medical students with the aim to improve early peer-to-peer detection and initial aid for mental health crises. …”
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The community as an active part in the implementation of interventions for the prevention and care of tuberculosis: A scoping review. by Lesly Chavez-Rimache, César Ugarte-Gil, Maria J Brunette

“…The primary question for this review was: ¿what is known about tuberculosis control interventions and programs in which the community has been an active part?. …”
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First interspecific genetic linkage map for Castanea sativa x Castanea crenata revealed QTLs for resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi. by Carmen Santos, Charles Dana Nelson, Tetyana Zhebentyayeva, Helena Machado, José Gomes-Laranjo, Rita Lourenço Costa

“…Determining the genetic basis of P. cinnamomi resistance, for further selection of molecular markers and candidate genes, is a prominent issue for implementation of marker assisted selection in the breeding programs for resistance. In this study, the first interspecific genetic linkage map of C. sativa x C. crenata allowed the detection of QTLs for P. cinnamomi resistance. …”
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SOCIOPROFESSIONAL HUMOR AT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS by Oleg Kharchenko

“…This article answers the question about the appropriateness of including humorous materials in the English-language disciplines of the educational programs of students specializing in journalism and editorial work. …”
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SAFEGUARDING INDONESIA'S CASSAVA INDUSTRY: CRITICAL RESPONSE TO SLCMV'S ADVANCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA by Andree Wijaya Setiawan, Asista Fatma Kusuma

“… Sri Lankan Cassava Mosaic Virus (SLCMV) has emerged as a significant threat to cassava production in Southeast Asia since its initial detection in Cambodia in 2015, with recent outbreaks in Vietnam and Thailand and its first detection in Australia in 2024. …”
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Are Wearable ECG Devices Ready for Hospital at Home Application? by Jorge Medina-Avelino, Ricardo Silva-Bustillos, Juan A. Holgado-Terriza

“…The increasing focus on improving care for high-cost patients has highlighted the potential of Hospital at Home (HaH) and remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs to optimize patient outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. …”
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Determination of Aflatoxin M1 in Buffalo Milk and Products by Serhat Hepçin, Ali Gücükoğlu

“…Therefore, it is extremely necessary for public health to develop effective monitoring programs to control aflatoxin contamination in milk and new strategies to maintain inspections.…”
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Evaluating population estimates of mountain goats based on citizen science by Jami J. Belt, Paul R. Krausman

“…Abstract Citizen science programs that use trained volunteers may be a cost‐effective method for monitoring wildlife at large scales. …”
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Transrenal DNA-based diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis (Grassi, 1879) infection: Bayesian latent class modeling of test accuracy. by Alejandro J Krolewiecki, Artemis Koukounari, Miryam Romano, Reynaldo N Caro, Alan L Scott, Pedro Fleitas, Ruben Cimino, Clive J Shiff

“…The results underscore the low sensitivity of stool examination and support the idea that the use of serology combined with parasite transrenal DNA detection may be a useful strategy for sensitive and specific detection of low-level strongyloidiasis.…”
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Mutation‐inspired symbolic execution for software testing by Kevin J. Valle‐Gómez, Antonio García‐Domínguez, Pedro Delgado‐Pérez, Inmaculada Medina‐Bulo

“…First, this known result on a set of open source programs is confirmed: DSE by itself is not good at killing mutants, detecting only 59.9% out of all mutants. …”
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Polarization-Modulated Optical Homodyne for Time-of-Flight Imaging with Standard CMOS Sensors by Ayaka Ebisu, Takahito Aoto, Tsuyoshi Takatani

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Advancements in Plant Diagnostic and Sensing Technologies by Shalini Krishnamoorthi, Sally Shuxian Koh, Mervin Chun‐Yi Ang, Mark Ju Teng Teo, Randall Ang Jie, U. S. Dinish, Michael S. Strano, Daisuke Urano

“…Abstract Recent advancements in plant sensing technologies have significantly improved agricultural productivity while reducing resource inputs, resulting in higher yields by enabling early disease detection, precise diagnostics, and optimized fertilizer and pesticide applications. …”
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Ebbs and Flows of Marine Biodiversity: Navigating Spatiotemporal Patterns of Environmental DNA in a Coastal Tidal Ecosystem by Michelle Scriver, Ulla vonAmmon, Xavier Pochon, Martin Zirngibl, Francois Audrezet, Kaeden Leonard, Kylie Pedersen, Nick Bamford, Ngairo Tahere, Jo‐Ann L. Stanton, Neil J. Gemmell, Anastasija Zaiko

“…Understanding eDNA dynamics in tidal areas is critical for guiding sampling strategy design and interpreting molecular detection results. In a field study conducted at Ōpua, Bay of Islands, Aotearoa, New Zealand, an international marina with a dynamic coastal environment, we investigated eDNA detection patterns across a local spatial and temporal gradient. …”
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Successful Retrieval of Human Papillomavirus DNA in Veil-Based Collected Female Genital Secretions After Long-Term Storage in Universal Transport Medium by Jonathan Muwonga Tukisadila, Juval Avala Ntsigouaye, Serge Tonen-Wolyec, Ralph-Sydney Mboumba Bouassa, Jeremie Muwonga, Laurent Belec

“…Nevertheless, HPV DNA preservation was sufficient at the three storage temperatures to detect and quantify HPV DNA, with a similar rate of HPV detection, a similar level of cumulative HPV viral loads, high sensitivity and specificity, and perfect concordance in HPV genotype detection after the long period of 27 months of storage. …”
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Role of informal healthcare providers in tuberculosis care in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic scoping review. by Poshan Thapa, Rohan Jayasuriya, John J Hall, Kristen Beek, Parthasarathi Mukherjee, Nachiket Gudi, Padmanesan Narasimhan

“…Their contribution can support countries to achieve their national and global targets if prioritized in National TB Programs.…”
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The burden of breast cancer in Poland: current status and future directions by Wojciech Sierocki, Wojciech Sierocki, Wojciech Sierocki, Ligia Kornowska, Alicja Dudek, Alicja Dudek, Małgorzata Szpakowicz, Claudia Dompe, Claudia Dompe, Magdalena Roszak

“…We explore the complex interplay of epidemiological trends, prevention strategies, the impact of the National Oncology Strategy (NSO) and the National Cancer Network (KSO), access to care challenges, treatment protocols, and drug programs. While Poland has made strides in implementing comprehensive care pathways, including the DiLO card system and dedicated drug programs, significant gaps remain. …”
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