COVID-19 infection prevention practices among a sample of food handlers of food and drink establishments in Ethiopia. by Atsedemariam Andualem, Belachew Tegegne, Sewunet Ademe, Tarikuwa Natnael, Gete Berihun, Masresha Abebe, Yeshiwork Alemnew, Alemebante Mulu, Yordanos Mezemir, Abayneh Melaku, Taffere Addis, Emaway Belay, Zebader Walle, Lake Kumlachew, Abraham Teym, Metadel Adane

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our findings showed that around one-third of food handlers had good infection prevention practices. Thus, to reduce COVID-19 transmission, integrated work is urgently needed to further improve food handlers' good practices, knowledge and attitude about infection prevention through providing health education, training and by making written infection prevention guidelines available in food and drink establishments.…”
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Study on Innovative Practices to Promote Girls’ Retention and Transition to Secondary and Higher Learning Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Ayiga, Natal, Adyanga, Francis Akena, Akello, Jacqueline

“…Establish the adoption and status of implementation of school reentry policy and/or guidelines; and 4. Identify innovative and promising practices that promote school reentry and retention for girls at primary and secondary schools. …”
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Sexually transmitted infections among patients attending the General Practice Clinic, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, Nigeria by S.S. Olakolu, E.A. Abioye Kuteyi, O.O. Oyegbade

“…There are few reliable statistics on the true prevalence of STIs in developing countries, especially in the general practice setting, hence the need to determine the prevalence in each locality. …”
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Knowledge and practices of intensive care unit nurses on the prevention of nosocomial pressure ulcers using a bundle protocol: an educational intervention study in Uganda by Kalanzi Phiona Katasi, Nyakuri Emma, Imujasi Martha, Ssemogerere Lameck, Atuhaire Catherine

“…These incidents are preventable with the use of pressure ulcer prevention guidelines. This study aimed to investigate the effect of an educational intervention with a care bundle protocol on the knowledge and practices of intensive care unit nurses of Mulago National Referral Hospital in the prevention of nosocomial pressure ulcers. …”
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Can we ever have evidence-based decision making in orthopaedics? A qualitative evidence synthesis and conceptual framework by Arabella Scantlebury, Katherine Jones, Joy Adamson, Melissa Harden, Catriona McDaid, Amy Grove

“…Our conceptual framework allows us to rationalise why formal codified knowledge, typically endorsed through clinical guidelines, consistently plays a limited role in orthopaedic decision-making. …”
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OUTPATIENT REGISTER OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN THE RYAZAN REGION (RECVASA): PRINCIPAL TASKS, EXPERIENCE OF DEVELOPMENT AND FIRST RESULTS by S. A. Boytsov, S. S. Yakushin, S. Yu. Martsevich, M. M. Lukyanov, N. N. Nikulina, A. V. Zagrebelny, A. N. Vorobyov, K. G. Pereverseva, E. A. Pravkina, A. D. Deev, E. Yu. Andreenko, A. I. Ershova, A. N. Meshkov, R. P. Myasnikov, S. E. Serdyuk, М. S. Kharlap

“…Improvement of correspondence to national guidelines is the main reserve for enhancement of diagnostics and treatment quality in patients with HT, IHD, CHF, AF and hypercholesterolemia.…”
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Practice of percutaneous coronary interventions in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (based on the CONTRAST registry data) by S. Yu. Martsevich, E. P. Кalaydzhyan, A. V. Zagrebelnyi, A. N. Borodin, N. P. Kutishenko, O. M. Drapkina

“…To assess real-world practice in the use of invasive diagnostic and treatment methods in patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) within the registry of the regional vascular centre.Material and methods. …”
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Sustainable management practices, operational and sustainable performance in manufacturing contexts: empirical evidence from a developing economy by Richard Kofi Opoku, Xiang Li

“…Hence, the outcomes would serve as valuable guidelines for selecting relevant practices to foster sustainable production and meet performance objectives.…”
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The first-line therapy of aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas in russian clinical practice: data from the EQUILIBRIUM study by L. G. Babicheva, I. V. Poddubnaya

“…The objective: evaluation of effectiveness of the first-line therapy with rituximab of B-cell lymphoproliferative diseases in Russian clinical practice in the period from 2014 to 2017.Materials and methods. …”
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Perspective of biopharmaceutics knowledge and practice of pharmacy personnel toward the effect of medication route and medical procedure on nullifying fasting by Muna Oqal, Bushra Hijazi, Enaam Al Momany, Abdelrahim Alqudah, Basima A. Almomani, Amjad Z. Alrosan, Areen Alshweiat, Rasha Istaiteyeh, Roaa Alnajjar, Yazeed Bani Younes, Ro'ya Al-karra'ein

“…Background: In Ramadan, most of the dosing schedules for the patients are changed, and to ensure patient compliance to medications and to healthy life among patients, appropriate guidelines and educations are needed. This can be achieved by pharmacy personnel in all clinical settings who are recognized as biopharmaceutical experts and integral educators of medications. …”
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Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #5: Implementation and Adoption of a Cooperating Teacher Preparation and Support Program by Heather R. Nesbitt, Debra M. Barry

“… This final article in the Best Practices for Mentoring series provides school-based agricultural education programs (SBAE) university faculty and others who serve as program coordinators of the student teaching internship experience with a step-by-step guideline on implementing a cooperating teacher prepara­tion and support program. …”
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ICS teaching module: Urodynamic testing for patients with post radical prostatectomy urinary incontinence by Carlos Arturo Levi D'Ancona, Tufan Tarcan, Stefania Musco, Arthur Degani Ottaiano, Peter F.W.M. Rosier

“…Methods: ICS-Teaching module prepared by an ad-hoc working group instituted by the ICS Urodynamics Committee using an expert literature review focusing on guidelines and clinical practice and consensus formation by the members of the working group. …”
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Anesthetic Personnel’s Experiences and Perspectives With a National Standard for Safeguarding Anesthesia Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study in Norway by Ann-Chatrin Linqvist Leonardsen, Arvid Steinar Haugen, Johan Ræder, Therese Jenssen Finjarn, Erik Isern, Elin Kismul Aakre, Anne Marie Gran Bruun, Kristoffer Hennum, Jan Petter Ramstad, Tina Sand, Cathrine Saltnes, Svein Arne Monsen

“…Conclusion: The findings suggest that the NSA is employed in clinical practice. However, assuming the NSA ensures satisfactory anesthetic practice, there are several areas requiring improvement. …”
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ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO THE USE OF TWO COMPONENT ANTIPLATELET THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME: EVIDENCES, RECOMMENDATIONS AND REAL PRACTICE by S. R. Gilyarevskiy, V. A. Orlov, I. M. Kuz'mina, A. G. Larin

“…Besides the evidence base for the practical application of new antiplatelet agents is discussed, especially this for ticagrelor which is the first-line drug in acute coronary syndrome according to European clinical guidelines. …”
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Renal drug dosing practices and clinical outcomes in patients with kidney disease admitted at two referral hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia by Gebeyaw Addis Bezie, Meseret Adugna, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie

“…Results Among the 384 patients with renal disease, more than one-third (36.5%), 95%CI (31.8%-41.3%) had poor treatment outcomes. The practice of renal drug dose adjustment was poor; revealing only 23.2% compliance with dosing guidelines. …”
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Educating future teachers amidst pandemic: A systematic review of teacher educators’ experiences and practices in times of COVID-19 by Celina Sarmiento, Jennifer Clifton, Catherine Challen

“…Consequently, this systematic review examines the experiences and practices of teacher educators in ITE during the shift to alternative learning modalities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Key elements and practical logic of non-directive counselling intervention in perinatal women's depression: based on grounded theory analysis by Ling Ya, Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin, Lee Siew Pien, Siti Hajar Mohamed Zain

“…Continuous feedback mechanisms can further enhance self-awareness and regulation efficacy, ensuring that interventions are tailored to individual needs.Conclusion This study proposes the key elements and practical logic model of non-directive counselling intervention for perinatal female depression, which provides clear operational guidelines for relevant professionals. …”
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Menstrual hygiene practice among female adolescents and its association with knowledge in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Melaku Yalew, Bezawit Adane, Mastewal Arefaynie, Bereket Kefale, Yitayish Damtie, Kefale Mitiku, Amare Agmas, Gebeyaw Biset, Tilahun Dessie Alene, Metadel Adane, Elsabeth Addisu, Reta Dewau

“…<h4>Background</h4>Previous studies on menstrual hygiene practice were largely inconsistent and single national evidence is required. …”
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Modern artificial intelligence and large language models in graduate medical education: a scoping review of attitudes, applications & practice by Basil George Verghese, Charoo Iyer, Tanvi Borse, Shiamak Cooper, Jacob White, Ryan Sheehy

“…Objective To map the current literature on AI in GME, identifying prevailing perceptions, applications, and research gaps to inform future research, policy discussions, and educational practices through a scoping review. Methods Following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and the PRISMA-ScR checklist a comprehensive search of multiple databases up to February 2024 was performed to include studies addressing AI interventions in GME. …”
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