To what extent is equity entrenched in HIV/AIDS-related policy documents in Ethiopia? A policy content analysis by Aklilu Endalamaw, Charles F. Gilks, Yibeltal Assefa

“…The objective of this study was to assess the degree to which equity is incorporated in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related policy documents in Ethiopia. Methods A policy content analysis was conducted on the basis of Marmot’s social determinants of health framework. …”
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Study protocol for investigating racial disparities in pain care: a comprehensive integration of patient-level and provider-level mechanisms with dyadic communication processes usi... by Nao Hagiwara, Emily Rivet, Brian A Eiler, Christen Edwards, Nadia Harika, Shawn C T Jones, Amelia C Grover, Peter Mende-Siedlecki

“…We propose to test these hypotheses in the planned surgical context.Methods and analysis Using a convergent mixed methods research design, we will collect data from at least 15 surgeons and their 150 patients (approximately equal number of black and white patients per surgeon). …”
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A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH TRENDS ON GENDER AND SUSTAINABILITY: FUTURE RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES by Dilara Ünüvar Ünlüoğlu, Başak Demiray

“…The bibliometric analysis method, which includes statistical methods used to understand the citation relationships and publication trends of the studies, was used in the research. …”
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Battery Energy Storage Systems in Microgrids: A Review of SoC Balancing and Perspectives by Thales Augusto Fagundes, Guilherme Henrique Favaro Fuzato, Lucas Jonys Ribeiro Silva, Augusto Matheus dos Santos Alonso, Juan C. Vasquez, Josep M. Guerrero, Ricardo Quadros Machado

“…Microgrids (MGs) often integrate various energy sources to enhance system reliability, including intermittent methods, such as solar panels and wind turbines. Consequently, this integration contributes to a more resilient power distribution system. …”
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Abbreviated 12-Hour Postpartum Magnesium Sulphate Therapy is Equally Effective and Safer Than Standard 24-Hour Therapy in Preeclampsia With Severe Features: Results From A Randomi... by Pradip Kumar Saha, Seema Sheokand, L K Dhaliwal, Rashmi Bagga, Lekha Saha

“…This study compares the efficacy and safety of abbreviated 12-hour versus standard 24-hour MgSO4 therapy during postpartum in patients having preeclampsia with severe features. Materials and methods: Patients having preeclampsia with severe features were randomized 1:1 into the 12-hour and 24-hour groups. …”
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From Traditional Face-To-Face Contact to Face-The-Screen Method of Teaching and Learning: The Challenges Faced by South African Rural School Learners and Tertiary Students during C... by Peter Morepje Nchabeleng

“…Through the qualitative method of research, it was found that South African rural learners and tertiary students faced challenges of online teaching and learning during COVID-19 and beyond the pandemic. …”
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Assessment of the Clinical Efficacy of the Combination of Acupressure and “Three Methods of Neck Movement (TCM)” Therapy in the Treatment of... by Zuo J, Zeng X, Ma H, Chen P, Cai X, Fan Z, Qu J

“…Our study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining regular massage techniques with three methods of neck movement (TCM) therapy for managing NTCS, utilizing musculoskeletal ultrasound measurements.Patients and Methods: In this study, 70 eligible patients with non-traumatic cervical spondylosis will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the experimental group, which will receive Tuina combined with a three-method neck movement treatment, or the control group, which will receive standard Tui Na manipulation. …”
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Local transformations with a singular wavelet by V. M. Romanchak

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Global well-posedness and energy decay for a one dimensional porous-elastic system subject to a neutral delay by Houssem Eddine Khochemane, Sara Labidi, Sami Loucif, Abdelhak Djebabla

“…Then, based on the energy method with some appropriate assumptions on the kernel of neutral delay term, we construct a suitable Lyapunov functional and we prove that, despite of the destructive nature of delays in general, the damping mechanism considered provokes an exponential decay of the solution for the case of equal speed of wave propagation. …”
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A bit-arc capacity scaling algorithm for the maximum flow problem subjected to box constraints on the flow vector in digraph by Muhammad Tlas

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The impact of knowledge management on business performance with emphasis on the role of accounting information quality (Case study: financial institutions listed on the Tehran Capi... by Rahele Mashaykhi, Ahmad Pifeh, Hamed Ahmadzade

“…In fact, the number of statistical population with the number of samples for each variable is equal to 19. The present study is descriptive-correlational in terms of applied purpose, quantitative in terms of process, quantitative in terms of information collection and analysis method, and inductive in terms of logical dimension. …”
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Impact of Particular Stages of the Manufacturing Process on the Reliability of Flexible Printed Circuits by Andrzej Kiernich, Jerzy Kalenik, Wojciech Stęplewski, Marek Kościelski, Aneta Chołaj

“…According to the Taguchi method, in the experiment, five factors with two levels each were chosen for the subsequent analysis. …”
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Vegetables Consumers’ Profile in the Context of Digitalization: Evidence from Romania by Tanasă, L., Ulman, S.R., Cautisanu, C., Brumă, I.S., Juravle, D.

“…Accordingly, this study aims at analysing the differences among the profiles of consumers from Romania regarding the method of payment used in online purchasing of fresh vegetables from local producers. …”
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Calculation of Air Gap Magnetic Field and Torque of Dual-modulation Axial Magnet Gear Motors by Ge Yanjun, Ma Xueqi, Li Haitao, Long Wei, Yu Han

“…The calculation results are not only accurate （compared with the 3D finite element method, the average calculation error is less than or equal to 5%）, but also the calculation time is short （only 1/10 of the 3D finite element method）, facilitating the analysis, comparison, and optimization of different parameter structures in the DAMGM.…”
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Ocean literacy in managing marine protected areas: bridging natural and cultural heritage by Sílvia Gómez, Sílvia Gómez, Anna Garriga, Maria Teresa Bosch, Marta Bosch, Sebastian Villasante, Janire Salazar, Janire Salazar

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Impact of rural tourism development on women's livelihood capital in ethnic minority regions from perspective of subjective and objective comparison: A case study of Bapo Village,... by ZHAO Shuhong, LI Qin, KONG Yingying, YANG Yuting, YANG Yueqin, LI Xiaoguang, LI Jiayi

“…This paper aims to clarify the mechanism and degree of rural tourism's impact on women's livelihood capital, offering a reference for formulating targeted policies to enhance it. [Methods] Based on a theoretical analysis of the relationship between rural tourism development and women's livelihood capital in ethnic minority regions, an empirical study was conducted on women in Bapo Village, Jinghong City, Yunnan Province. …”
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RESEARCH INTO THE AERODYNAMICS OF AIR FLOWS IN CYCLONES by V. Petrov, А. Аlеksashyn, S. Poznar

“…A 3d-mesh was built on the models of the study objects using the finite element method. Initial data and boundary conditions were assigned. …”
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Development of Flash Flood Forecasting System for Small and Medium‐Sized Rivers by Koji Ikeuchi, Daiki Kakinuma, Yosuke Nakamura, Shingo Numata, Takafumi Mochizuki, Keijiro Kubota, Masaki Yasukawa, Toshihiro Nemoto, Toshio Koike

“…The system uses real‐time water level observation data to sequentially modify the basin state quantities in the RRI model using the particle filter method to improve the water level forecast accuracy. …”
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Numerical modeling of coupled electromagnetic and thermal processes in the zone induction heating system for metal billets by V. Yu. Grytsiuk, M. A. M. Yassin

“…All three methods of heat transfer are taken into account – conduction, convection, and radiation. …”
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A Companding Technique to Reduce Peak-to-Average Ratio in Discrete Multitone Wireline Receivers by Miad Laghaei, Hossein Shakiba, Ali Sheikholeslami

“…A theoretical study as well as an implementation of this method is provided, and the merits and performance improvements are demonstrated.…”
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