Exploring factors influencing the selection of primary health care delivery models in conflict-affected settings of North West and South West regions of Cameroon and North-East Nig... by Lundi-Anne Omam, Kelli O'Laughlin, Nicholas Tendongfor, Zara Wudiri, Mohammed Ngubdo Hassan, Alain Metuge, Ooju Oluwafemi, Esther Omam, Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi

“…This research protocol aims to explore how primary health care models are selected by humanitarian organizations.<h4>Methods</h4>We will conduct a cross sectional quantitative survey to map the range of primary health care delivery models used by humanitarian organisations in Cameroon and Nigeria. …”
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Role of metabolic transformation in cancer immunotherapy resistance: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications by Sandesh Shende, Jaishriram Rathored, Tanushree Budhbaware

“…Additionally, research therapeutic approaches that target metabolic pathways to enhance immunotherapy for resistance. Methods We used databases available on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to perform a thorough review of peer-reviewed literature. focusing on the tumor microenvironment, immunotherapy resistance mechanisms, and cancer metabolism. …”
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Microfluidic Nanobioplatform-Based Immunosensor for Monitoring of 25-Hydroxy Vitamin-D3 by Deepika Chauhan, Zimad Hashmi, Rishi Raj, Pratima R. Solanki

“…Hence, it is important to find new methods for efficient rapid testing for clinical diagnosis and public health prevention. …”
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Dengue Early Warning System and Outbreak Prediction Tool in Bangladesh Using Interpretable Tree‐Based Machine Learning Model by Md. Siddikur Rahman, Miftahuzzannat Amrin, Md. Abu Bokkor Shiddik

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims A life‐threatening vector‐borne disease, dengue fever (DF), poses significant global public health and economic threats, including Bangladesh. Determining dengue risk factors is crucial for early warning systems to forecast disease epidemics and develop efficient control strategies. …”
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Clinical parameters of the local anesthetic effects of bupivacaine applied with and without a vasoconstrictor in oral implantology by Duka Miloš, Lazić Zoran, Stamatović Novak, Tatić Zoran, Bubalo Marija, Veljović Milić

“…Methods. This investigation included a total of 30 randomly selected patients, who ranged in age from 30−60 years, with partial or total anodontia in the molar region of the mandible. …”
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Comparison of Two High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) For Two Weeks on Fat Oxidation, Body Fat Percentage and VO2max in Overweight Young Males by Mehdi Gholizadeh, Mohammadreza Kordi, Ali Akbarnejad

“…Materials and Methods: Overall, 16 inactive young males voluntarily participated in this study and were randomly divided to 2 Groups: Group A (HIIT-1) and Group B (HIIT-2). …”
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Application of Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery: A Systematic Review by Marek Chmielewski, Andrea Pilloni, Paulina Adamska

“…The aim of this paper was to systematically review the literature and to summarize the role of A-PRF in oral and maxillo-facial surgery. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> A systematic review was carried out, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42024584161). …”
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Transnational family support and perspectives from family members back home: a pilot study in Kisumu, Kenya by Lisa Merry, Dominic Mogere, Dan Odindo, Nancy Edwards

“…Preliminary data on the experience of providing transnational support to migrant family members living abroad, were also collected. # Methods We conducted a small, qualitative descriptive study in Kisumu, Kenya. …”
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Analysis of noise characteristics of a diode generator in a multi-circuit system by A. Y. Belski, S. M. Satsyk, V. N. Putilin

“…In modern microwave electronics, it is extremely important to evaluate the possibility of efficient generation of highly stable oscillation modes and the creation of low-noise generators with a millimeter wavelength range. …”
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Intubation in propofol-treated status epilepticus: a cohort study by Maya Mikutra-Cencora, Jeanne Teitelbaum

“…We aimed to assess the performance of our treatment algorithm and to determine whether intubation in these patients improves outcomes.MethodsAll adult patients with SE treated with propofol at a tertiary neuro-intensive care unit from 2015 to 2022 were identified through medical records. …”
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Multiple Rows Mixers and Hsilu by Xiaobin Yu, Meicheng Liu

“…By applying these design principles and methods, we derive a linear layer that has a dimension of 5 x 64, a differential branch number of 12, a linear branch number of 5 and a computational cost of 2.6 XOR operations per bit. …”
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The Impact of Green Taxation on Sustainable Economic Development in the European Union by Valentin Marian Antohi, Costinela Fortea, Monica Laura Zlati, Marius Sorin Dinca

“…The study analyses the impact of green taxation on sustainable economic development in the European Union, using econometric multiple linear regression methods applied to a dataset for the 27 Member States covering the period 2010-2022. …”
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Force Analysis of Material Movement in a Horizontal Mixer of a Hydrolytic Chamber: a Case Study of Soybean Meal Processing by M. G. Zagoruiko, M. E. Belyshkina, I. A. Bashmakov, A. M. Maradudin

“…(Materials and methods) The analysis focuses on the system of forces acting on a material particle resting on the helical surface of a horizontal screw and pressed against the inner wall of the casing. …”
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Self-gripping mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A comparative study about surgical time, post-operative pain and recurrence by Lucía Aragone, Mariana Toffolo Pasquini, Raul Croceri, Pablo Medina, Daniel Pirchi

“…Our primary outcome was to compare ST, PP and recurrence rates in LIHR using SGM versus FMM. Patients and Methods: A comparative retrospective study with prospective case registry was conducted. …”
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Public Procurement Practices and User Satisfaction in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Kyakunzire, Furumera

“…The study revealed the effect of transparency on user satisfaction in Kabale District Local Government and these included helping to avoid any possible selection process manipulation, promoting the efficient and effective use of public resources, promoting competition, openness, and accountability in public procurement, helping to determine the effectiveness of a procurement system, transparent tools are necessary to foster long-lasting confidence, transparency is an important component of good governance. …”
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Optimization of the encapsulation of arazá pulp by spray drying: Physicochemical, morphological and in vitro digestion studies by Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Francis S. Sánchez-Garzón, Aureliano Rodríguez-Cortina, María Hernández-Carrión, Luz Stella Nerio

“…This study presents an optimized method to obtain microencapsulates from arazá pulp (not obtained before), with a great potential for the development of functional foods.…”
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Experimental Investigation of Thermal and Hydraulic Characteristics of Finned Flat Tubes of the Oil Air Cooling Device by S. V. Tiunov, A. N. Skrypnik, G. S. Marshalova, V. M. Gureev, I. A. Popov, R. G. Kadyrov, A. D. Chorny, Y. V. Zhukova

“…The experimental studies of seven various samples of heat exchange sections, being different in fin pitch and height, tube section width, flat tube height and a number of inner channels, have determined the performance of each section with the use of the following criteria: thermal power, thermal efficiency, specific thermal heat transfer resistance, M. …”
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Selection of the End-Expiratory Pressure for Mechanical Respiratory Support (Review) by R. Y. Ovsiannikov, K. M. Lebedinskii

“…The absence of «gold standard» for end-expiratory pressure optimization together with its obvious significant contribution to the efficiency and safety of respiratory support has driven the search for the optimal method of choosing its values for several decades.Aim of the review: to identify the optimal methods for determining the values of end-expiratory pressure based on the analysis of its positive and negative effects in the used strategies of mechanical respiratory support.Material and methods. …”
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Optimization Design and Test Analysis of Rice Electric Binder Knotter Based on ADAMS by Difa Bao, Jufei Wang, Zhi Liang, Chongcheng Chen, Wuxiong Weng, Shuhe Zheng, Jinbo Ren

“…Using the Box–Behnken design (BBD) method and response surface analysis of variance, a regression prediction model for knotter operation evaluation indicators was established, and the multi-objective optimization of the knotter’s operation quality was performed. …”
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INFLUENCE OF THE PROPERTY FORMS DEVELOPMENT ON COMPETITIVENESS OF THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY by E. V. Anokhin

“…Results: through the prism of analysis of the state role in the country economy, the following factors have been considered, which determine the economy competitiveness: human resources (dynamics of such indicators as "population size", "employment", the role of migrant workers in the Russian economy); the economy dynamics (GDP and GNI per capita in USSR/Russia, USA, France, Germany); the socio-political situation (the level of wages and the ratio of the average monthly salary of Russian and foreign specialists, the difference between the incomes of the poorest and the richest population groups in Russia); the efficiency of industrial production (structural changes in industry and the distribution of industrial enterprises by ownership, the impact of industry trends on other types of economic activity); the market dynamics (the impact of imports on the quality of goods sold on the Russian market); resources and infrastructure (evaluation of the implementation of a number of large projects for infrastructure development on the Russian territory). …”
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