Attitude and Performance of Health Staff Regarding Health Information Resources Kerman University of Medical Sciences by Azadeh Sadeghi, Fatemeh Balali, Sadollah Razazade

“…Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all health personnel working in Kerman University of Medical Sciences were evaluated during 2012-13 (N=223). …”
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Predator occupancy rates in a thinned ponderosa pine forest, Arizona: A pilot study by Kevin J. Barrett, Elizabeth L. Kalies, Carol L. Chambers

“…Overall, we found that predator occupancy can be assessed at large spatial scales using occupancy approaches, particularly using motion‐sensitive cameras, which were the most time‐ and cost‐efficient of the methods we analyzed. © 2012 The Wildlife Society.…”
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An Integrated Access and Backhaul Approach to Sustainable Dense Small Cell Network Planning by Jie Zhang, Qiao Wang, Paul Mitchell, Hamed Ahmadi

“…Uniquely in this study, we employ the inherent data rate limitations of network nodes to determine the maximum feasible hops, differing from traditional fixed maximum hop count methods. …”
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Deep learning-based approach for extracting inflorescence morphology features in cut chrysanthemum by Shanpeng Xu, Jingshan Lu, Yin Wu, Huahao Liu, Fadi Chen, Fei Zhang, Sumei Chen, Weimin Fang, Zhiyong Guan

“…Traditional manual or rule-based image processing methods are inefficient and struggle with complex floral structures. …”
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MULTI-CHANNEL VOLUME SPHYGMOGRAPHY IN CARDIOANGIOLOGICAL SCREENING OF THE ADULT POPULATION by R. A. Khokhlov, N. I. Ostroushko, A. E. Gaydashev, D. V. Kirsanov, N. M. Akhmedzhanov

“…In patients with ischemic heart disease and a history of cerebral stroke MCVS can detect signs of multifocal atherosclerosis in 21% (95% CI 14-32) and 22% (95% CI 9-46) of the cases, respectively.Conclusion. MCVS with the determination of ΔSBParm, ΔSBPleg and ABI may be regarded as the basis for low-cost and efficient system of cardioangiological screening.…”
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Chemical Recycling of Catalytic Glycolysis of Polyethylene Terephthalate with Potassium-Rich Biomass by Zhe Bai, Zhixian Bao, Haoquan Hu

“…Chemical degradation has emerged as one of the most effective methods for recovering and reusing waste PET. This article introduces a catalytic glycolysis strategy for efficient and environmentally sustainable PET recycling using potassium-rich biomass, specifically banana peels. …”
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Competencies Required to Deliver a Primary Healthcare Approach in the Occupational Therapy: A South African Perspective by Deshini Naidoo, Jacqueline Marina Van Wyk

“…The approach was to ensure equitable, efficient, and quality health services for consumers in private and public healthcare sectors. …”
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Design and Modellingof a Pneumatic Vice Machine by Talemwa, Prosper

“…The general objectives of this project were to design and simulate an efficient and easy-to-operate pneumatic Vice and specific objectives were to determine the design parameters of the pneumatic vice, design using 3D modeling software (DS SOLIDWORKS), sizing, and select the components of the pneumatic vice, the design the layout of the pneumatic vice, simulation using ANSYS software and fabricating the system using suitable selected materials and techniques basing on design specifications. …”
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Grain Amaranth Is Associated with Improved Hepatic and Renal Calcium Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus of Male Wistar Rats by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Namubiru, Sarah, Safiriyu, Abass Alao, Ninsiima, Herbert Izo, Nakimbugwe, Dorothy, Namayanja, Monica, Valladares, Miriela Betancourt

“…Materials and Methods. This was an experimental study in which 30 male Wistar rats were kept for 5 weeks (6 groups, N =5). …”
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Information systems for cost control of current biological assets of crop production by Hanna Hryshchuk, Yevheniia Kaliuha, Nataliia Kuprina, Vitalina Babenko, Anastasiia Kashperska

“…To determine the financial result, there is a method of sequential closing of accounts of different types of agricultural production. …”
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Advancements and future prospects in the fundamental theories of rock blasting research Ⅳ — Damage evaluation by Renshu YANG, Chenglong XIAO, Jinjing ZUO, Guoying LI, Hao WANG, Peng XU, Chenxi DING, Yongliang LI, Yanbing WANG, Yong ZHAO, Shuai YOU, Zhen LIU, Yuantong ZHANG

“…These methods offer flexibility and high efficiency, making them the primary methods for underground construction. …”
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Analysis of intrapopulation polymorphism of table carrot varieties for resistance to mycotic rot pathogens of root crops by Е. G. Kozar, I. A. Engalycheva, S. A. Vetrova, K. S. Muhina, T. S. Vjurtts, V. A. Stepanov, A. E. Markarova

“…It was to study the variability of the degree of defeat of promising varieties of table carrots by diseases of various etiologies during storage for several years, to determine the level of their polymorphism based on resistance to various types of pathogens and the effectiveness of selection based on an individual immunological assessment of uterine root crops.Materials and methods. …”
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Assessment of winter hardiness of common hazel (Corylus avellana L.) in Voronezh region depending on forest conditions by Nakonechnaya Tatiana, Slavskiy Vasily, Tsaralunga Anna, Poddubnaya Anastasia

“…Abiotic factors often do not allow to realize the productivity potential of nut-bearing plants, which entails a decrease in the efficiency of their cultivation. One of the key adaptive properties of common hazel in the Voronezh region is winter hardiness, but in some cases, its determination requires long-term observations. …”
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Statistical assessment of the activity of collective accommodation facilities and their contribution to the economy of the Russian Federation regions by V. N. Salin, M. V. Vakhrameeva, V. V. Narbut

“…We applied the grouping method, structural and dynamic data analysis. The hypothesis of the normal distribution of the data was tested on the basis of the Shapiro-Wilk Test. …”
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Adhesion, proliferation and viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells cultured on the surface of biodegradable non-woven matrices modified with RGD peptides by L. V. Antonova, V. N. Silnikov, M. Yu. Khanova, L. S. Koroleva, I. Yu. Serpokrilova, E. A. Velikanova, V. G. Matveeva, E. A. Senokosova, A. V. Mironov, E. O. Krivkina, Yu. A. Kudryavtseva, L. S. Barbarash

“…The arginine–glycine–aspartic acid (RGD) sequence (a cell adhesion site that is present on many extracellular matrix proteins) is the promising target for modification. The efficiency of attachment of endothelial cells can be influenced both by the structure of RGD peptide and the extent of linker group.Aim: to determine the optimal method for modification of non-woven matrices of polyhydroxybutyrate/ valerate and polycaprolactone (PHBV/PCL) by RGD-peptides leading to the increasing of adhesion, viability and proliferation of endothelial cells.Materials and methods. …”
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Development and Validation of a Machine Learning Model for Early Prediction of Delirium in Intensive Care Units Using Continuous Physiological Data: Retrospective Study by Chanmin Park, Changho Han, Su Kyeong Jang, Hyungjun Kim, Sora Kim, Byung Hee Kang, Kyoungwon Jung, Dukyong Yoon

“…To confirm the reliability of delirium determination records, we prospectively collected results of Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) evaluations performed by qualified investigators from May 17, 2021, to December 23, 2022, determining Cohen κ coefficients. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of switching from a bivalent to a nonavalent HPV vaccination programme in China: a modelling studyResearch in context by Meng Gao, Shangying Hu, Xuelian Zhao, Tingting You, Yuting Hong, Yang Liu, Youlin Qiao, Mark Jit, Fanghui Zhao, Chen Wang

“…We adopted a societal perspective and determined optimal strategies using cost-effectiveness efficiency frontiers. …”
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Ultraphonophoresis with a hyaluronic acid-containing gel for knee osteoarthritis with periarthritis by O. N. Anoshenkova, A. N. Kalyagin, Yu. V. Maksimova, N. G. Sindykheeva, A. V. Sinkov, G. M. Sinkova

“…To determine the clinical efficiency of HA-containing gel ultraphonophoresis, the investigators conducted a survey of patients and a clinical examination with knee joint palpation to detect synovitis and periarthritis, ultrasonography, and an assessment of initial pain and pain on walking on a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) for pain.Results and discussion. …”
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On the rationing the parameters of asymmetric loading of all-purpose freight cars by A. M. BRZHEZOVSKIY

“…When placing freights with a total weight of over 67 tons with a height of center of gravity of 2.0–2.2 m on 4-axle freight cars with an axle load of 230.5 kN without limiting the permissible driving speeds, it is recommended to use a graphical method for determining the joint (longitudinal and transverse) displacement ЦТгр°. …”
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Overcoming challenges in metagenomic AMR surveillance with nanopore sequencing: a case study on fluoroquinolone resistance by Bram Bloemen, Bram Bloemen, Mathieu Gand, Moniek Ringenier, Bert Bogaerts, Kevin Vanneste, Kathleen Marchal, Kathleen Marchal, Nancy H. C. Roosens, Jeroen Dewulf, Filip Boyen, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker

“…Phenotypic testing and whole-genome sequencing of isolates are efficient, but culture-free approaches like metagenomic sequencing potentially allow for broader investigation of resistance gene occurrence, evolution and spread. …”
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