Novel travel time aware metapopulation models and multi-layer waning immunity for late-phase epidemic and endemic scenarios. by Henrik Zunker, René Schmieding, David Kerkmann, Alain Schengen, Sophie Diexer, Rafael Mikolajczyk, Michael Meyer-Hermann, Martin J Kühn

“…By providing more reliable assessments on the efficacy of interventions, curtailing personal rights or human mobility behavior through interventions can be minimized. …”
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Identifying measures for coverage of nutrition‐sensitive social protection programs: Learnings from India by Phuong Hong Nguyen, Rasmi Avula, Sumanta Neupane, Nadia Akseer, Rebecca Heidkamp

“…Abstract Optimal child growth requires a combination of nutrition‐specific and sensitive interventions in the first 1,000 days. There is limited guidance on how to measure the population‐level coverage of nutrition‐sensitive social protection (NSSP), which is designed with explicit nutrition goals and often provides food or cash transfers and co‐coverage with nutrition and health intervention. …”
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A Framework for Multifunctional Green Infrastructure Planning Based on Ecosystem Service Synergy/Trade-Off Analysis: Application in the Qinling–Daba Mountain Area by Mingjie Song, Shicheng Li, Basanta Paudel, Fangjie Pan

“…By reframing the issues of multifunctional synergies and trade-offs as quantifiable and spatially explicit problems associated with ecosystem services, the framework offers both a conceptual foundation and technical protocols for practical application. …”
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How to Write Effective Prompts for Screening Biomedical Literature Using Large Language Models by Maria Teresa Colangelo, Stefano Guizzardi, Marco Meleti, Elena Calciolari, Carlo Galli

“…We analyze the trade-offs between “soft” prompts, which maximize recall by accepting articles unless they explicitly fail an inclusion requirement, and “strict” prompts, which demand explicit evidence for every criterion. …”
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Health care workers' perceptions and bias toward men as HIV clients in Malawi and Mozambique: A qualitative study. by Kathryn Dovel, Rose Paneno, Kelvin Balakasi, Julie Hubbard, Amílcar Magaço, Khumbo Phiri, Thomas Coates, Morna Cornell

“…Our study highlights a strong explicit bias against men as HIV clients, even when gender and bias were not the focus of data collection. …”
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Effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation on perioperative neurocognitive dysfunction: study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Ying Yang, Yongming Tian, Yulan Luo, Jiarong Zeng

“…Evidence certainty will be appraised through the GRADE framework with explicit justification for downgrading decisions. Meta-analysis will be conducted using STATA V.15.1 statistical software. …”
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Tracing Missing Surgical Specimens: A Quality Improvement Strategy for Adverse Events Based on Root Cause Analysis by Huang LL, Yang JH, Hong WW, Wang BL, Chen HF

“…Key failures identified included unclear role delineation among staff, inadequate specimen labeling protocols, and lack of real-time tracking mechanisms. Three interventions were implemented: (1) Redesigning specimen handling workflows with explicit role responsibilities; (2) Developing standardized, color-coded specimen bottles and racks to improve visual identification; (3) Integrating an electronic tracking system for closed-loop management of specimens.Results: Post-intervention, the recognition rate of post-use specimen vials improved from 0% to 100% after implementing a dual-color sealing system (white cap with red ring), enabling visual confirmation of proper sealing. …”
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Urban-rural inequality in soil heavy metal health risks: Insights from Baoding, China by Lingzhi Luo, Liang Wang, You Li, Hongying Cao, Yanling Guo, Xiaoyong Liao

“…To address this gap, we introduce a novel framework integrating machine learning and spatially explicit risk models to assess individual- and population-level health risks from soil heavy metals in Baoding City, China. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Implicit Stigma Toward People with Mental Illness Among Different Groups: Measurement, Extent, and Correlates by Ren Y, Wang S, Fu X, Shi X

“…No reliable correlation was found between implicit and explicit measures. Despite the heterogeneity of included studies, the general public demonstrated the most positive attitudes, while individuals with mental illness exhibited negative attitudes. …”
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Discrete Hepatitis C virus model with local dynamics, chaos and bifurcations by Abdul Qadeer Khan, Ayesha Yaqoob, Ateq Alsaadi

“…Further investigation at the infected steady state demonstrated the presence of both period-doubling and Neimark-Sacker bifurcations, which are characterized using explicit criteria. By employing a feedback control strategy, we explored chaotic behavior within the HCV model, highlighting the complex dynamics that can arise under certain conditions. …”
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Measuring Progress in Equitable Urban Sustainability: Six Key Questions from European Cities by Lucinda Cash-Gibson, Ferran Muntané, Mary Sheehan, Júlia Tena Mensa, Joan Benach

“…Our critical assessment identified several areas that require attention: the need for the more explicit use of theories or conceptual frameworks to select dimensions and indicators and to frame problems (and subsequently to guide intervention design); the standardisation of indicators; and improved data availability, reliability, and disaggregation to support data capturing, reporting, and comparability across settings. …”
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Prediction of poor outcome in patients with acute liver failure-systematic review of prediction models. by Kama A Wlodzimirow, Saeid Eslami, Robert A F M Chamuleau, Martin Nieuwoudt, Ameen Abu-Hanna

“…Future studies could be improved by better reporting and handling of missing data, the inclusion of model calibration aspects, use of absolute risk measures, explicit considerations for variable selection, the use of a more extensive set of reference models and more thorough validation.…”
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Sexting Behaviors and Fear of Missing out Among Young Adults by Mara Morelli, Alessandra Ragona, Antonio Chirumbolo, Maria Rosaria Nappa, Alessandra Babore, Carmen Trumello, Gaetano Maria Sciabica, Elena Cattelino

“…Sexting is generally defined as the exchange of sexually suggestive or explicit photos, videos, or text messages through cell phones or other technologies. …”
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Manual wheelchair training programs: a scoping review of educational approaches and intended learning outcomes by Kimberly Charlton, Carolyn Murray, Natasha Layton, Stacie Attrill

“…Data extracted included study characteristics, type of intervention, explicit learning theories, instructional design principles and intended learning outcomes. …”
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Stability Analysis of SEIAR Model with Age Structure Under Media Effect by Hongliang Gao, Fanli Zhang, Jiemei Li

“…These simulations provide practical insights for public health intervention strategies.…”
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Retraced memories - virtual reconstruction of an architectural landmark by Simone Fallica, Raissa Garozzo, Cettina Santagati

“…The experimentation provides a valid support for possible interventions in the real world and is the starting point to develop a digital archive of the site, which would make the different accuracy levels the reconstruction explicit. …”
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Acupoint stimulation methods for premature ovarian insufficiency: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Zhenping Du, Guancheng Ye, Jingyuan Wei, Shutong Li, Shan Zhao, Jun Wang

“…A methodological assessment of 51 RCTs revealed generalized risks: 9.8% of RCTs used incorrect randomization methods; 29% of RCTs did not describe explicit randomization; all RCTs did not have explicit allocation concealment; 98% of RCTs did not mention blinding; all RCTs reported complete outcome data; and 98% of RCTs had unclear risks. …”
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‘Being disabled’ as an exclusion criterion for clinical trials: a scoping review by Ornella Ciccone, Nicola Murgia, Guido Camanni, Alessandro Lepri, Chiara Tinarelli, Chiara Bedetti, Sandra Cicuttin, Sandro Elisei

“…Explicit exclusion criteria were found in 958 trials (35.3%). …”
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Pioneering the use of embedded research translation methodology for potential increased income and livelihoods of smallholder farmers by Robert Kajobe, Experito Muyanja Kabuga, Ratib Dricile, Victor Wadri, Richard Malingumu, Peninah Yumbya

“…Whereas participatory research and development is widely acclaimed, an effective explicit procedure for ensuring end-user participation remains a holy grail. …”
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A mixed methods crossover randomized controlled trial exploring the experiences, perceptions, and usability of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT) in health sciences education by Mirella Veras, Joseph-Omer Dyer, Holly Shannon, Bryce J M Bogie, Morgan Ronney, Harmehr Sekhon, Derek Rutherford, Paulo Goberlânio Barros Silva, Dahlia Kairy

“…Conclusions Despite the benefits and positive usability of ChatGPT-3.5 identified by students, an explicit need for the development of policies, procedures and regulations remains. …”
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