Validation and evaluation of the application of the ICF Rehabilitation Set: a Polish clinical perspective by Agnieszka Wiśniowska-Szurlej, Agnieszka Sozańska, Justyna Brożonowicz, Anna Wilmowska-Pietruszyńska, Bernard Sozański

“…Convergent validity was assessed using Spearman correlation coefficients between the Disability Index (DI) and the Barthel Index (BI). To assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation in the study group, a paired Wilcoxon test was used to compare the measurements of the two ICF codes. …”
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Contraceptive access experiences and perspectives of Mexican-origin youth: a binational qualitative study by Ashley Mitchell, Abigail Gutmann-Gonzalez, Claire D. Brindis, Martha J. Decker

“…Participants worried about parental and peer opinions about their use of contraception (acceptability), and about perceived side effects including infertility and pain (adequacy). …”
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Building an Associative Classification Data Model Based on the Apriori Method by K. V. Mulyukova, V. M. Kureichik

“…This factor greatly simplifies the further development of program code.…”
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Barriers and Facilitators of the Use of Computerized Critical Care Information Systems in the Intensive Care Unit: Qualitative Interview Study by Alica Thissen, Eduardo Salgado-Baez, Daniel Fürstenau, Renate Delucchi Danhier, Christian Meske, Pauline Kuss, Stefan Angermair, Claudia Spies, Felix Balzer

“…Key factors influencing these effects include the usability of the IT system and the level of training provided. …”
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ANALYSIS OF MODERN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LEVEL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF ENGINEERING SPECIALISTS by K. M. Inozemtseva

“…It also helps to choose appropriate educational technologies for effective interdisciplinary FL teaching.…”
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The level of hand hygiene compliance by operating room personnel of ‎Educational Hospitals in Hamadan University of Medical Science by Mitra Zandiyeh, Seyed Reza Borzo

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A Package Level Regression Test Selection Approach for Java Software Systems by Mohammed Al-Refai, Mahmoud M. Hammad

“…An approach to enhance its efficiency is Regression Test Selection (RTS), which selectively re-executes a subset of relevant tests that are impacted by code modifications. Previous studies on static and dynamic RTS for Java software have shown that selecting tests at the class level is more effective than using finer granularities like methods or statements. …”
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Determinants of immunization defaulters among children aged 12–23 months in Ambo town, Oromia, Ethiopia: A case–control study by Gurmessa Bekele, Jiregna Darega, Erimiyas Mulu, Menen Tsegaw

“…However, vaccination becomes more effective if the child can receive the full course of recommended vaccination doses according to the schedule. …”
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Application of Behavior Change Techniques and Rated Quality of Smoking Cessation Apps in China: Content Analysis by Qiumian Hong, Shuochi Wei, Hazizi Duoliken, Lefan Jin, Ning Zhang

“…MethodsWe searched eligible smoking cessation apps twice on September 12 and October 4, 2022. We coded them with BCTs and assessed their quality by the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) and rating score in the App Store. …”
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Evaluation of Nutri-Score and NewTools-score in a Norwegian setting using a reference standard based on nutrition experts’ ranking of foods’ healthiness by Mari Mohn Paulsen, Lisa Bucher Holm, Anna Amberntsson, Marianne Hope Abel, Lene Frost Andersen

“…Background: The Nutri-Score is a color-coded front-of-pack nutrition label that classifies foods and beverages from A (higher nutritional quality) to E (lower nutritional quality). …”
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Exploration of novel harm reduction approaches to increase client engagement (ENHANCE): protocol for a prospective cohort study by Rachel E. Gicquelais, Caitlin J. Conway, Mikaela Becker, Erika J. Bailey, Cullen Bosworth, Rebecca Miller, Katy Mijal, Emmie Curran, Bianca Barredo, Sydney Taylor, Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, David W. Seal, Marguerite Burns, Ryan P. Westergaard

“…Conclusions This study will identify aspects of harm reduction services that are most effective in reducing overdose risk to inform future service provision, funding, and policy efforts.…”
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Improving medication safety with proactive reconciliation in acute coronary syndrome patients: A randomized trial by Mahdieh Fatemi-Nejad, Maryam Mehrpooya, Davoud Ahmadimoghaddam, Kimia Shirmohammadi, Maryam Zamanirafe, Mahdis Sharifikia, Azadeh Eshraghi

“…Objective: This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the effectiveness and time efficiency of proactive versus retroactive medication reconciliation models in preventing unintentional medication discrepancies in patients hospitalized with ACS. …”
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Direct Transport Calculation of Three-dimensional C5G7 Benchmark Based on the Random Ray Method by SONG Peitao1, 2, 3, , QIN Shuai4, ZHANG Qian4

“…The sensitivity analysis of ray parameters and the application of quasi-random numbers provide an effective approach for further optimizing TRRM computations.…”

Integrating local fine food traceability mapping in Vietnam’s fine dining sector by Minh Thanh Le, Phuong-Anh Thi Dang, Cong Yen Le, Thanh Thao Thi Nguyen

“…While blockchain and IoT-enabled traceability have proven effective in ingredient verification, outbreak tracing, and environmental compliance, their use in Vietnam’s dining and fine dining sector remains largely unexplored. …”
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Designing a Conceptual model for Evaluating the Performance of Software Developers in Fintech Organizations by Hassan Javadi, Fereshteh Amin

“…Consequently, this research endeavors to identify and analyze the effective components for evaluating the performance of software developers in fintech organizations.MethodsThis research examines the lived experiences of software developers within the framework of an interpretative paradigm using an inductive and strategic phenomenological approach. …”
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Inflammatory indices AISI and SIRI in atherosclerosis risk stratification: validation across community and intensive care populations by Jing Tang, Ting-xin Li, Ling Deng, Xin-cheng Huang, Pei-yuan He, Han Zhao

“…RCS revealed non-linear relationships for both indices. Subgroup effects of SIRI were more prominent in the health examination cohort, while predictive power remained significant across critically ill patients regardless of gender or ethnicity.Conclusion SIRI is a robust and consistent predictor of atherosclerosis risk in diverse populations, supporting its utility in routine health assessments and personalized screening. …”
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Cloud Removal in Full-disk Solar Images Using Deep Learning by Zhenhong Shang, Peng Du, Zhenping Qiang, Runxin Li

“…Quantitative and qualitative experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method effectively removes complex cloud interference while preserving solar features, significantly improving the quality of observed data and outperforming existing solar image cloud removal methods. …”
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MIRI-LRS Spectrum of a Cold Exoplanet around a White Dwarf: Water, Ammonia, and Methane Measurements by Maël Voyer, Quentin Changeat, Pierre-Olivier Lagage, Pascal Tremblin, Rens Waters, Manuel Güdel, Thomas Henning, Olivier Absil, David Barrado, Anthony Boccaletti, Jeroen Bouwman, Alain Coulais, Leen Decin, Adrian M. Glauser, John Pye, Alistair Glasse, René Gastaud, Sarah Kendrew, Polychronis Patapis, Daniel Rouan, Ewine F. van Dishoeck, Göran Östlin, Tom P. Ray, Gillian Wright

“…We carried the data reduction of those data sets, tackling second-order effects to ensure a reliable retrieval analysis. Using the T au RE x retrieval code, we inferred the pressure–temperature structure, atmospheric chemistry, mass, and radius of the planet. …”
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Avoidable hospitalizations for type 2 diabetes and hypertension in rural areas of central and western China by LI Mingyue, ZHANG Xiaotian, TANG Haoqing, ZHENG Huixian, CHENG Xiaoran, WEI Tiantian, ZHANG Baisong, CHENG Haozhe, ZHOU Yuxun, LIU Xiaoyun

“…Background: High-quality primary health care (PHC) can reduce complications from chronic diseases by providing timely, effective, and continuous interventions, thereby preventing hospitalizations due to disease progression. …”
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Association between body mass index and survival after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation by Han-Sang Baek, Jong Hyuk Lee, Joonyub Lee, Seung-Hwan Lee, Gi June Min, Sung-Soo Park, Silvia Park, Sung-Eun Lee, Byung-Sik Cho, Ki-Seong Eom, Yoo-Jin Kim, Seok Lee, Hee-Je Kim, Chang-Ki Min, Seok-Goo Cho, Jong Wook Lee, Jae-Ho Yoon

“…Conclusions Post-HSCT, obesity is not a prognostic factor for poor survival; however, certain metabolic diseases have diverse effects on mortality.…”
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