The UV Legacy Library of Young Stars as Essential Standards (ULLYSES) Large Director’s Discretionary Program with Hubble. I. Goals, Design, and Initial Results by Julia Roman-Duval, William J. Fischer, Alexander W. Fullerton, Jo Taylor, Rachel Plesha, Charles Proffitt, TalaWanda Monroe, Travis C. Fischer, Alessandra Aloisi, Jean-Claude Bouret, Christopher Britt, Nuria Calvet, Joleen K. Carlberg, Paul A. Crowther, Gisella De Rosa, William V. Dixon, Catherine C. Espaillat, Christopher J. Evans, Andrew J. Fox, Kevin France, Miriam Garcia, Scott W. Fleming, Elaine M. Frazer, Ana I. Gómez de Castro, Gregory J. Herczeg, Svea Hernandez, Alec S. Hirschauer, Bethan L. James, Christopher M. Johns-Krull, Claus Leitherer, Sean Lockwood, Joan Najita, M. S. Oey, Cristina Oliveira, Tyler Pauly, I. Neill Reid, Adric Riedel, David R. Rodriguez, David Sahnow, Ravi Sankrit, Kenneth R. Sembach, Richard Shaw, Linda J. Smith, S. Tony Sohn, Debopam Som, Leonardo Úbeda, Daniel E. Welty

“…In this paper, we motivate the design of the program, describe the observing strategy and target selection, and present initial results.…”
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The Transcription of Transposable Elements Differentially Regulated by SVAs in the Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Region of a Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative C... by Jerzy K. Kulski, Abigail L. Pfaff, Sulev Koks

“…In this study, we aimed to evaluate SVA associations and their regulatory effects on transposable element (TE) transcription in the MHC class I region. …”
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Initial experience of a novel ureteral silicon-covered metallic mesh stent in malignant ureteric obstruction: a single-center retrospective study by Chung Un Lee, Seol Ho Choo, Jae Hoon Chung, Deok Hyun Han

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate initial experiences and outcomes of a retrograde inserted new silicone-covered metallic ureteric stent (Urexel™) for malignant ureteric obstruction. …”
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Striving for excellence in ventilator bundle compliance through continuous quality improvement initiative in the intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital in India by Naveen Paliwal, Pooja Bihani, Rishabh Jaju, Sadik Mohammed, Prabhu Prakash, Vidya Tharu

“…A P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The initial observed compliance was 40.7%, with a significant difference between knowledge and implementation. …”
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Risk of atypical hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma after initial diagnosis of non-atypical endometrial hyperplasia: A long-term follow-up study. by Clara M Prip, Maria Stentebjerg, Mary H Bennetsen, Lone K Petersen, Pinar Bor

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of atypical hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma diagnosed within 3 months of initial diagnosis (defined as concurrent disease) and the risk of atypical hyperplasia and carcinoma more than 3 months after initial diagnosis (classified as progressive disease) in Danish women initially diagnosed with non-atypical endometrial hyperplasia.…”
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Determinants of two-year mortality among HIV positive patients with Cryptococcal meningitis initiating standard antifungal treatment with or without adjunctive dexamethasone in Uga... by Jonathan Kitonsa, Rebecca Nsubuga, Yunia Mayanja, Julius Kiwanuka, Yofesi Nikweri, Martin Onyango, Zacchaeus Anywaine, Abu-Baker Ggayi, Freddie Mukasa Kibengo, Pontiano Kaleebu, Jeremy Day

“…Globally, early initiation of antiretroviral therapy for HIV led to a reduction in the estimated mortality from cryptococcal meningitis (CCM) from 624,700 in 2009 to 181,100 in 2014. …”
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My child’s legacy: a mixed methods study of bereaved parents and providers’ opinions about collaboration with NICU teams in quality improvement initiatives by Annie Janvier, Sonia Dahan, Claude Julie Bourque, Ginette Mantha, Martin Reichherzer

“…Research is needed to develop pertinent tools and measures to evaluate the outcomes and impacts of their participation.…”
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Assessment of malaria treatment interventions: a critical analysis of government initiatives and causes of treatment failure at Port Loko Government Hospital, Sierra Leone by Lawrence Sao Babawo, Rashid Bundu Kpaka, Daniel Karim Dauda Sesay

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Specific Morphology of Coronary Artery Aneurysms in Mainly White Patients With Kawasaki Disease: Initial Data From the Cardiac Catheterization in Kawasaki Disease Registry by Julia Weisser, Leonie Arnold, Wolfgang Wällisch, Daniel Quandt, Bernd Opgen‐Rhein, Frank‐Thomas Riede, Florentine Gräfe, Jörg Michel, Raoul Arnold, Heike Schneider, Daniel Tanase, Ulrike Herberg, Christoph Happel, Mali Tietje, Gleb Tarusinov, Jochen Grohmann, Johanna Hummel, André Rudolph, Nikolaus Haas, André Jakob

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Adherence to guidelines for antibiotics used in the initial treatment of febrile neutropenia in patients with cancer: a study using health insurance claims database in Japan by Kanako Mizuno, Ryo Inose, Ryota Goto, Yuichi Muraki

“…Therefore, antibiotics with anti-P. aeruginosa activity should be administered appropriately during the initial treatment of FN. While other countries have examined guideline adherence and its associated factors in FN initial treatment, limited data are available on these aspects in Japan. …”
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Assessing Potential Land and Soil for Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for United Nations (UN) Initiatives: An Example of the Contiguous United States of America (USA) by Elena A. Mikhailova, Hamdi A. Zurqani, Lili Lin, Zhenbang Hao, Christopher J. Post, Mark A. Schlautman, Gregory C. Post, Lauren N. Landis, Leah C. Roberts, George B. Shepherd

“…Nature-based solutions are considered by many United Nations (UN) initiatives, including the Paris Agreement and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). …”
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Identification of Factors Determining Patterns of Serum C-Reactive Protein Level Reduction in Response to Treatment Initiation in Patients with Drug-Susceptible Pulmonary Tuberculo... by Agnija Kivrane, Viktorija Ulanova, Solveiga Grinberga, Eduards Sevostjanovs, Anda Viksna, Iveta Ozere, Ineta Bogdanova, Ilze Simanovica, Inga Norvaisa, Leonora Pahirko, Dace Bandere, Renate Ranka

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This study evaluated the impact of patients’ baseline characteristics and anti-TB drug plasma exposure on the early reduction in serum CRP levels and its relationship with treatment response. …”
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Prevalence of vaping, vaping-associated short-term symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular morbidities, and factors associated with the initiation of vaping among young adults i... by Aisha Altanaib, Arwa Alkhannah, Dhuha Alfouderi, Mariam Almutairi, Rawan Abdullah, Maryam Almuhaileej, Fajer Alqadeeri, Reema Alajmi, Loulwah Alenizi, Ahmad Alsultan, Saeed Akhtar

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Prognostic Implications of Initial Radiological Findings of Pulmonary Fibrosis in Patients with Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Prospective Multicentric Study by Roxana-Elena Cîrjaliu, Sri Vidhya Gurrala, Balaji Nallapati, Vamsi Krishna, Cristian Oancea, Emanuela Tudorache, Monica Marc, Felix Bratosin, Iulia Bogdan, Ovidiu Rosca, Paula Irina Barata, Laurentiu Tony Hangan, Sergiu Ioachim Chirilă, Ariadna-Petronela Fildan

“…This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of initial high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings of pulmonary fibrosis in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and to examine how these findings relate to disease severity and clinical outcomes, with a particular focus on the development and validation of predictive scoring systems. …”
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Initiating and integrating user-centred design in upgrading the e-learning layout: a case study on FlexLearn (Brightspace) 2.0 template by Nurdayana Mohamad Noor

“…One of the most effective ways to collect user feedback has historically been to evaluate user interfaces using strategies from user testing. …”
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A Deep Learning Model for Identifying the Risk of Mesenteric Malperfusion in Acute Aortic Dissection Using Initial Diagnostic Data: Algorithm Development and Validation by Zhechuan Jin, Jiale Dong, Chengxiang Li, Yi Jiang, Jian Yang, Lei Xu, Ping Li, Zhun Xie, Yulin Li, Dongjin Wang, Zhili Ji

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The International Research Group of Policy and Program Evaluation (INTEVAL): A Celebration of Meetings, Publications, and Leadership by Andrew Gray, Ida Lindkvist

“… Background: A limited initiative by the International Institute of Administrative Studies in 1986 established a small Working Group on Policy Evaluation that has today became a self supporting 50-member international community of professional practice (INTEVAL) that has endured for almost four decades and published over 40 books. …”
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Evaluation of the policy program for strengthening local food commodities for sustainable food security in papua by Septinus Saa

“…The policy program aimed at bolstering local food commodities is designed to promote self-sufficiency and ensure long-term food sustainability. This study evaluates the policy program focused on strengthening local food commodities in Papua, specifically targeting sago, sweet potatoes, and maize. …”
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Evaluation of ‘Sphoorthi’ adolescent empowerment project in Koppal district, Karnataka by Anupama D․S․, Ajit Kumar Kannaujiya, Rakshitha K․, Satyanarayana P․, Ananya Bekal, Raghavendra Kamati, Satyanarayana Ramanaik, Arin Kar, Rajaram S. Potty

“…The ‘Sphoorthi’ project, implemented by the Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT) from 2016 to 2018, was funded by the Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives (APPI) in the Koppal district, Karnataka. …”
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A PROPOSED MODEL FOR DOWNWARD ACCOUNTABILITY AS AN APPROACH IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES PROVIDED TO FARMERS IN IRAQ by Roaa Hamid, Hussian Al-Taiy

“…To achieve this goal, a framework was designed, incorporating 90 evaluation criteria distributed across eight domains, namely: Evaluation of the Feasibility of Services, Evaluation of Farmers' Participation, Evaluation of the Content of Extension Services, Evaluation of the Methods and Approaches for Delivering Extension Services, Evaluation of Farmers' Accountability of Extension Service Providers, Evaluation of the Outcomes of Extension Services Provided to Farmers, Evaluation of Farmers' Satisfaction with Services,and Evaluation of the Responsiveness of Extension Service Providers. …”
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