Long short-term memory networks for enhancing real-time flood forecasts: a case study for an underperforming hydrologic model by S. Gegenleithner, S. Gegenleithner, M. Pirker, C. Dorfmann, R. Kern, J. Schneider

“…Many operational flood forecasting systems additionally implement models aimed at enhancing the predictions of the PBHM, either by updating the PBHM's state variables in real time or by enhancing its forecasts in a post-processing step. …”
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Prevalence of Depression 3 Years before and 3 Years after Obesity Surgery: Sex-Stratified Case-Control Study Using German Health Insurance Claims Data between 2009 and 2015 by Jelena Epping, Astrid Müller, Lieselotte Mond, Martina de Zwaan

“…Measures to perpetuate the decrease in depression prevalence rates after OS should be implemented during post-operative treatment. …”
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How online public opinion evolves before and after policy adjustments in response to major public health emergencies by Zhendong Niu, Yunyun Gao, Xusheng Wu, Qingyuan Hu, Dehua Hu

“…We applied the SKEP model for sentiment analysis on Weibo posts, exploring changes in public sentiment and differences among groups. …”
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Extending Hospital-at-Home to nursing homes: findings from a novel care model in Singapore by Chong Yau Ong, Chong Yau Ong, Angus Jun Jie Ng, Hui Juan Ngo, Eunice Jia Hwei Ya, Jean Mui Hua Lee, Jean Mui Hua Lee

“…BackgroundWe implemented a Hospital-at-Nursing Home (HaNH) pilot program in a nursing home to reduce acute hospital bed utilization and allow residents to receive right-sited care in familiar environments.MethodsA prospective data collection of the Hospital-at-Home (HaH) program was conducted from November 2023 to December 2024 in a regional general hospital.Result16 HaNH enrollments were completed, comprising three admission avoidance cases and thirteen early supported discharges. …”
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Effects of oral care combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on clinical outcomes in the acute phase of acute ischemic stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Yi-Ting Huang, Chia-Chun Tang, Chen-Chih Chung, Chi-Hsiang Chung

“…Conclusion Findings from this pilot trial support the feasibility of nursing staff implementing combined oral care and NMES within 48 h of AIS onset. …”
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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stress and depression of nursing students across two countries: a cross-sectional study by Rachel A Joseph, Mala Singh, Kavitha Krishnamoorthy, Khulood Shattnawi, Nahla AlAli, Tracey M. Turner

“…Nursing faculty can play a pivotal role by implementing mentorship programs to identify and assist at-risk students.…”
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Respiratory events associated with concomitant opioid and sedative use among Medicare beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Tham Thi Le, Siyeon Park, Michelle Choi, Marniker Wijesinha, Bilal Khokhar, Linda Simoni-Wastila

“…Current and past concomitant use were identified using drug dispensed within 7 days from the censored date: at respiratory event, at death, or at 12 months post index. Concomitant opioid and sedative use were categorised into no overlap (opioid only), 1 to 10, 11 to 30, 31 to 60 and >60 days of total overlap. …”
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Impacts of Low-Order Stream Connectivity Restoration Projects on Aquatic Habitat and Fish Diversity by Xinfeng Li, Xuan Che, Xiaolong Chen, Changfeng Tian, Jiahua Zhang

“…This study targets the Yanjing River (total length: 70 km), a third-order tributary of the Yangtze River basin, implementing culvert modification and complete removal measures, respectively, for two river barriers distributed within its terminal 9 km reach. …”
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Enhanced remediation of Pb(II)-Contaminated Fine-Grained soil using citric acid ex situ leaching coupled with electrochemical treatment by Xiaoliang Zhao, Shaohui Feng, Bandna Bharti, Fangwei Han, Zhao Lian, Zhaolin Shen, Jing Du, Yide Li, Hanliang Li

“…Crucially, electrochemical enhancement was implemented during the filtration phase using a custom-designed vertical apparatus operated under constant current mode (2–4 mA/cm²), significantly improving remediation efficacy. …”
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Long-Term Pre-Diagnosis Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Weather Conditions and Their Impact on Survival in Stage 1A Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A U.S. Surveillance, Epidemiol... by Naiya Patel, Seyed M. Karimi, Bert Little, Michael E. Egger, Demetra Antimisiaris

“…Air pollutants were included separately and together in the models, accounting for spatiotemporal weather variability affecting air pollution exposure levels pre and post lung cancer diagnosis. Results: NO₂ (above the median sample mean = 25.66 ppb; 12.97 ppb below median), SO₂ (above median sample mean = 3.98 ppb; 1.81 ppb below median), and CO (above median sample mean = 1010.84 ppb; 447.91 ppb below median) air pollutant levels and weather conditions were calculated for county-day units. …”
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Widespread Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on Iraq's General Population: A Systematic Review by Sirwan Khalid Ahmed MSc, BSc, RN, Darya Rostam Ahmed BSc, Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim PhD, Safin Hussein PhD, Hazhar Talaat Abubaker Blbas PhD, Kochr Ali Mahmood PhD, Karzan Qurbani PhD(c), Abdulmalik Fareeq Saber MSc, Araz Qadir Abdalla MSc, BSc, RN

“…The systematic review yielded important findings regarding the prevalence rates of anxiety, stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These rates were estimated to be 54.89%, 48.15%, 49.57%, and 31.35% respectively. …”
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Individual differences influencing procedural learning outcomes in virtual reality: a case study on an exterior preflight inspection by Fiona Duruaku, Valerie Sims, Florian G. Jentsch

“…Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of considering individual differences when implementing VR in learning environments, as they play a critical role in shaping learning outcomes.…”
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The use of the joint simultaneous integration methodology to measure the impact of certain macroeconomic variables on the GDP: ARDL model by Farouk Sahnoune, Salim Lagoune

“…The current study addresses the gap in previous research by simultaneously examining public expenditure, imports, and exports as independent variables, considering both the pre- and post-Algerian economic reforms period. Practical value. …”
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Empowering Future Mothers: A School Intervention Approach to Promote Breastfeeding Awareness among Adolescent Girls in Rural Uttar Pradesh, India by Kritika Tiwari, Priya Arora

“…Materials and methods: This pre–post intervention study was conducted among adolescent girls from 7th to 12th grade at a government girls’ school in rural Uttar Pradesh. …”
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Comparative analysis of various clinical specimens in detection of SARS-CoV-2 using rRT-PCR in new and follow up cases of COVID-19 infection: Quest for the best choice. by Kuldeep Sharma, Pragya Aggarwala, Deepa Gandhi, Anuniti Mathias, Priyanka Singh, Somya Sharma, Sanjay Singh Negi, Anudita Bhargava, Padma Das, Ujjwala Gaikwad, Archana Wankhede, Ajoy Behra, Nitin M Nagarkar

“…Analysis of 665 follow-up multi-varied specimens also showed combined swab as the last specimen among all specimen types to become negative, after an average 6.6 (range 4-10) days post-treatment, having lowest (15.48) and average (29.96) Ct values of ORF1b respectively indicating posterior nasopharyngeal tract as primary nCoV afflicted site with high viral load.…”
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Comparison Between Simple Batch and Fed-Batch Bioreactor Cultivation of Recombinant BCG by Sarah Mendes, Maria C. P. Gonçalves, Vitoria A. P. Aiex, Ryhára D. Batista, Patrícia Zorzete, Luciana C. C. Leite, Viviane M. Gonçalves

“…Notably, samples harvested after day 8 from the simple batch cultures showed a reduction in CFU/mL after freeze-drying, whereas all fed-batch samples exhibited high recovery of viable cell counts post lyophilization. <b>Conclusions</b>: The additional glutamate supplied to the fed-batch cultures may have protected the cells during the lyophilization process.…”
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Mindful moms: acceptability and impact of co-designed and digitally delivered video meditations for pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder by Sarah E. Lord, Deepika Rao

“…Findings inform directions for future research with larger samples to evaluate the effectiveness of this accessible digital intervention to support women in recovery and strategies for broadly implementing the intervention.…”
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Statistical analysis of the occupational radiation doses in three different positron emission tomography–computed tomography centers in Egypt by Ibrahim Elsayed Saad Ahmed, Abdulrahman M.M. Zamzam, Hossam Mahmoud Yassin

“…Regarding the annual combined EPD scores, the post hoc test, namely Scheffe's test for complex comparisons, revealed a significant difference between nurse group and technologist group (P = 0.001). …”
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Physico-Mechanical Properties of Pumpkin Seeds in the Context of Drying Processes by A. G. Pastukhov, A. A. Dobritskiy, D. N. Bakharev, S. F. Volvak

“…The paper highlights the significance of the drying process in post-harvest cucurbit seed treatment technology. …”
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Effectiveness of using an online instructional video for preventing infections among Thai patients with cancer: A quasi-experimental study by Nongkran Viseskul, Nongyao Kasatpibal, Natthawan Suwan, Yuwalee Chaywong, Narumon Pholdee

“…This online video should be implemented for nurses and healthcare providers to promote knowledge and practices in the prevention of infections among patients with cancer in other hospitals. …”
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