Rail squat detection using hybrid processing of axle box acceleration measurements by Reza Naseri, Brennan L. Gedney, Hossein Asgari, Dimitrios C. Rizos

“…Furthermore, the algorithm achieves remarkable data compression of the recorded signals, by over 96 %, all while retaining essential information needed for squat identification.…”
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The community support and its role in adolescent pregnancy and school reintegration in rural Rwanda: a mixed-methods study by Fabien Nsanzabera, Evangeline Irakoze, Emmanuel Ntakirutimana, Alexis Manishimwe, Jean Bosco Nsengiyumva, Aimable Mwiseneza, Fabien Nkurikiyimana

“…While previous studies have inspected the prevalence, stigma, and health-related aspects of adolescent pregnancy in Rwanda, research is needed to investigate the impact of parental support and reproductive health education in these communities. …”
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The Influence of Frailty on Pharmacotherapy Adherence and Adverse Drug Reactions in Older Psychiatric Patients by Tuan Anh Phan, Rob Kok

“…A more comprehensive frailty assessment may be needed to predict treatment adherence or adverse drug reactions in psychiatric patients.…”
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Prenatal Predictors and Early Postnatal Outcomes in Fetuses Diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia by Ozge Kahramanoglu, Omer Gokhan Eyisoy, Oya Demirci

“…More extensive studies are needed to validate these findings and improve prognostic counseling.…”
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Raising public awareness on anthropogenic underwater noise by means of playful activities and serious games by Paolo Diviacco, Massimiliano Iurcev

“…The Noixe events are divided into two sections: First, all the concepts needed to understand anthropogenic noise are explained using experiences that anyone can have in their lives. …”
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Interventions supporting the translation of gerontological evidence into practice to optimize functional outcomes for hospitalized older adults: A scoping review. by Kathleen F Hunter, Jeffrey I Butler, Shovana Shrestha, C Allyson Jones, Adrian Wagg, Nick Millar, Frances Carr, Sherry Dahlke

“…Strategies based on implementation science theory are needed to ensure successful uptake of effective interventions, while also addressing real-world issues in hospital units, such as short staffing, resource constraints, and overcrowding.…”
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The risk and timing of tuberculosis diagnosed in smear-negative TB suspects: a 12 month cohort study in Harare, Zimbabwe. by Munyaradzi Dimairo, Peter MacPherson, Tsitsi Bandason, Abbas Zezai, Shungu S Munyati, Anthony E Butterworth, Stanley Mungofa, Simba Rusikaniko, Katherine Fielding, Peter R Mason, Elizabeth L Corbett

“…Until more sensitive and rapid diagnostic tests become widely available, a much more proactive and integrated approach towards prompt initiation of ART, ideally from within TB clinics and without waiting for TB to be excluded, is needed to minimise the risk and consequences of diagnostic delay.…”
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Stochastic modeling and first-passage-time analysis of oncological time metrics with dynamic tumor barriers by Olusegun Michael Otunuga

“…The treatment effort needed to cause reduction in tumor size is also obtained. …”
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Cultural adaptation of an internet-based self-help app for grieving Syrian refugees in Switzerland by Anaïs Aeschlimann, Eva Heim, Anna Hoxha, Valentina Triantafyllidou, Clare Killikelly, Farhad Haji, Rilana Tanja Stoeckli, Monia Aebersold, Andreas Maercker

“…However, research on grief, grief support, and IBIs remain largely limited to Western cultural contexts, and culturally adapted IBIs for grief are needed. Following the Reporting Cultural Adaptation in Psychological Trials (RECAPT) framework, this study aimed to develop and further adapt a culturally sensitive IBI for bereaved Syrian refugees in Switzerland. …”
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The challenges associated with a ketogenic diet: a narrative review by Xin Qi, Richard Tester

“…Whilst ketogenic type diets have been discussed in the context of different applications within the literature, the challenges associated with making and utilising ketogenic products for different applications/needs (with associated compliance) tend not to be addressed. …”
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Integration of medical education into the Iranian health system from the perspective of experts: A qualitative analysis by Soleiman Ahmady, Masomeh Kalantarion, Sara Shahbazi, Sara Bagheri, Somaye Sohrabi, Samane Babaei, Amirreza Allahgholipour, Mohammad Barary, Rezvan Hosseinzadeh

“…By doing so, policymakers can create a healthcare system that is more responsive to the needs of patients, more efficient in delivering care, and more effective in educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.…”
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ENHANCING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: ANALYSING THE IMPACT OF TRAINING PROGRAMS ON TEACHER PERCEPTIONS AND SCHOOL VALUES by Elena MARIN, Mihaela Monica STÎNGU, Veronica-Lulu-Viorica TORCĂRESCU

“…Effective teacher training is crucial, and training programs enhance educators’ skills and attitudes toward inclusion, though ongoing support is needed for sustained impact (Burke & Sutherland, 2004). …”
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Evaluating and Improving Knowledge of DVT Prophylaxis Among Healthcare Professionals at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan: A Quality Improvement Study by Aahan Arif MBBS, Muzamil Hamid Hussain MBBS, Faheem Shaikh MBBS, Shihyeon Kim MBBS, Muhammad Haroon Khan MBBS

“…Further development and intervention is needed to improve institute-wide DVT practices.…”
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"The child of your fellow is your child": Building on existing protective norms to engage men as caregivers; qualitative findings from an exploratory evaluation of an edutainment i... by Alicia Sharif, Marjorie Pichon, Veronicah Gimunta, Oscar Rutenge, Revocatus Sono, Ana Maria Buller, Lottie Howard-Merrill

“…Finally, this study's findings offer valuable insights for developing effective strategies to engage men in violence prevention, while ensuring they remain accountable to the needs and priorities of women and girls.…”
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Clinical swallowing prognostic indicators in patients with acute ischemic stroke by Karoline Kussik de Almeida LEITE, Fernanda Chiarion SASSI, Gisele Chagas de MEDEIROS, Luiz Roberto COMERLATTI, Claudia Regina Furquim de ANDRADE

“…Statistical analyses indicated that patients who presented a poorer swallowing function (ASHA1) were older (age ≥ 70 years); had anterior circulation infarct; had lower scores on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS ≤ 14 points); took longer to initiate swallowing rehabilitation; had longer hospital stays; made more use of alternative feeding methods; needed more sessions of swallowing rehabilitation to remove alternate feeding methods; took longer to return to oral feeding and had poorer outcomes (fewer individuals discharged from swallowing rehabilitation sessions and increased mortality). …”
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A Novel Machine Learning-based Diagnostic Algorithm for Detection of Onychomycosis through Nail Appearance by Serkan Düzayak, Muhammed Kürşad Uçar

“…The toenail images were taken by any camera initially from the individuals referred to the clinic. …”
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Knowledge and Attitudes of Midwives Concerning the Interpretation and Use of Cardiotocographs in Jordan by Arwa Alsaraireh, Dalal Yehia, Atika Khalaf

“…Introduction: A midwife needs to know how to assess fetal heart rates, recognize and interpret fetal heart patterns, report any substandard patterns, and initiate supportive measures as necessary. …”
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Antibiotic resistance patterns in endotracheal aspirates of mechanically ventilated patients: A cross-sectional study by Reham Raafat Hamed, Hoda Abdel-Hamid, Nahla Sahloul

“…Also highlights how urgently strong antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and focused infection control (IC) strategies are needed to direct empirical treatment for patients in critical condition.…”
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The Experience of Intimacy and Sexuality in Persons with Mental Illness: A Metasynthesis by Reshma Antony, Manjula Munivenkatappa, Geetha Desai

“…It highlights how treatment protocols and settings must incorporate the patients’ intimacy needs for holistic recovery and social integration.…”
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Individual and collective positive health behaviors and academic achievement among U.S. undergraduate students. by Alyssa M Lederer, Sara B Oswalt, Katherine S Eddens

“…However, more research is needed to understand this relationship. This study therefore examined the connection, both individually and collectively, between undergraduate students' chronic disease prevention behaviors and academic performance.…”
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