Participant recruitment and retention in randomised controlled trials of melanoma surveillance: A scoping review by Deonna M. Ackermann, Karen Bracken, Jolyn K. Hersch, Monika Janda, Robin M. Turner, Katy J.L. Bell

“…Few studies reported recruiter facing initiatives or public and patient involvement. Discussion: More consistent and detailed reporting of recruitment and retention strategies in RCTs is needed, alongside evaluations of their effectiveness.…”
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Method for Distinguishing the Digital Images in Different Formats by Kobozeva A.A., Bobok I.I., Kushnirenko N.I.

“…Today, this part of the infrastructure cannot exist without the informative infrastructure, so it needs efficient information and cyber protection. …”
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Modeling sand wave migration based on the internal solitary wave induced internal-surface coupling response of seabed by Yueyue Lei, Hu Wang, Hu Wang, Hongxian Chu, Yongping Ji

“…Further in-situ observations are still needed to calibrate and verify the present model.…”
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Smart indoor monitoring for disabled individuals using an ensemble of deep learning models in an IoT environment by Faisal S. Alsubaei, Abdulrahman A. Alshdadi, Mohammed Rizwanullah

“…Currently, numerous studies focus on human activity recognition (HAR) using deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) methods, but more effort is needed to enhance HAR models for disabled individuals. …”
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Fast In-House Next-Generation Sequencing in the Diagnosis of Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: A Hospital Budget Impact Analysis by Ubong Silas, Maximilian Blüher, Antonia Bosworth Smith, Rhodri Saunders

“…The heterogeneity of hospital inputs and the cost of send-out NGS means context-specific inputs are needed. # Conclusion Using in-house NGS testing could reduce the testing turnaround time and increase the number of patients on targeted therapy. …”
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Perinatal risk factors and disordered eating in children and adolescents by Monica Ålgars, Laura Räisänen, Sohvi Lommi, Saila Koivusalo, Heli Viljakainen

“…Perinatal variables were initially analyzed using Chi-square analyses and linear regressions. …”
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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN THE DIGITAL AGE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES by Okeoma Onunka, Tochukwu Onunka, Akeeb Adepoju Fawole, Ife Jesuseun Adeleke, Chibuike Daraojimba

“…In the heart of the information age, academic libraries stand at the forefront of a transformative juncture shaped by technological evolution and changing user needs. This paper comprehensively explores academic libraries’ opportunities and challenges in this dynamic digital era. …”
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Effect of High-Altitude Exposure on the Heart by Lan Huang

“…Cardiac output increases initially following acute high-altitude exposure and returns to normal as at sea level after a few days of acclimatization. …”
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Patient perspectives on the role of nurses in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis care (PrEP-RN). by Lauren Orser, Patrick O'Byrne, Dave Holmes

“…As increasing initiatives focus on task-shifting of healthcare roles to nurses, understanding the patients' perspective is essential in maintaining effective nurse-patient relationships.…”
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Investigating outcomes in a substance use treatment provider: a cross-sectional comparison of long-acting injectable buprenorphine and oral medication for opioid use disorder by Andrew Jones, Marie-Claire Van Hout, Rosalind Gittins, Yasir Abbasi, Catharine Montgomery, Devon De Silva

“…Further research is needed to investigate the aetiology of improved well-being and outcomes over time.…”
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Natural Law and the Defense of Freedom of Trade and Navigation in Hugo Grotius’ Mare Liberum (1609) with Regard to the Seizure of the Portuguese Carrack Santa Catarina by the Dutch... by Carlos Sardinha

“…This violation of natural law justified Admiral Van Heemskerck’s initiative of punishing the inhuman economic and trade practices of the Portuguese with the aim of restoring the much-needed freedom of trade and navigation in the region. …”
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Silver nanoparticles immobilized on crosslinked vinyl polymer for catalytic reduction of nitrophenol: experimental and computational studies by Elsayed Elbayoumy, Ashraf A. El-Bindary, Tamaki Nakano, Mohamed M. Aboelnga

“…Abstract The removal of toxic nitrophenols from the industrial wastewater is urgently needed from health, environmental and economic aspects. …”
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MEDIA EXPOSURE AS A MODERATOR IN THE ESG-FIRM VALUE RELATIONSHIP by Vita Aprilina, Tri Lestari, Windu Mulyasari, Ina Indriana

“…This research also illustrates the importance of investing in media exposure in conveying the information needed to stakeholders and providing input for business actors, to run an efficient business through the optimal use of media. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Nigerians living with non-communicable diseases: a qualitative study by Ferdinand C Mukumbang, Lucia Y Ojewale

“…Objectives The discovery and subsequent manufacture of various types of COVID-19 vaccines were considered a breakthrough in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, limited supplies of COVID-19 vaccines warranted vulnerable populations such as people living with chronic non-communicable diseases and the elderly to be prioritised for vaccination. …”
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Teletandem and project pedagogy in language and culture learning: Challenges and perspectives in new practices of virtual exchange by Rejane M. Gonçalves Maia, Francisco J. Quaresma de Figueiredo

“…This article outlines an online language learning initiative that introduced teletandem sessions (Telles, 2009) into the curriculum of the Modern Languages Degree Program at the Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), Brazil. …”
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Improving access to healthcare services for sickle cell disease patients in Nigeria: perspectives and views of healthcare professionals by Godspower Onavbavba, Obi Peter Adigwe, Solomon Oloche Onoja

“…Furthermore, capacity building at the primary healthcare level would not only ensure access to the basic healthcare needs of patients but could also demystify the condition.…”
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ACL Repair: Rationale and When to Consider Over Reconstruction by Jalen N. Broome BA, MS, Rachel E. Cherelstein BS, Edward S. Chang MD

“…Technique Description: ACL tightrope repair initially requires identification of the ACL tear. …”
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Seeing it from both sides: do approaches to involving patients in improving their safety risk damaging the trust between patients and healthcare professionals? An interview study. by Susan Hrisos, Richard Thomson

“…A more collaborative approach, that encourages patients and healthcare staff to work together, is needed. Future initiatives should aim to shift the current focus away from "checking up" on individual healthcare professionals to one that engages both parties in the common goal of enhancing safety.…”
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Machine Learning-Based Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease Using Kinematic Feature Extraction and Selection by Masahiro Matsumoto, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Nobuyoshi Asai, Jungpil Shin

“…This system shows potential as a rapid and accurate diagnostic tool in clinical practice, though further data collection and refinement are needed to enhance its reliability.…”
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Analysis of Education Financing of Non-Formal Educational Institutions: a Case Study on Course Educational Institutions by Agus Sukoco, Gagah Agung Sulistyo Budi, Imam Nazarudin Latif, Abdul Talib Bin Bon

“…The purpose of this study is to identify effective partnership strategies in raising funds for education financing in course institutions, as well as to develop the quality and relevance of non-formal education to the needs of the world of work. The literature review will encompass various sources, including peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports, and case studies that discuss the financing mechanisms of non-formal educational institutions. …”
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