Effectiveness of advance care planning programmes in improving end-of-life outcomes for individuals with dementia and their caregivers in nursing homes: protocol for a systematic r... by Chih-Cheng Lai, Yu-Tai Lo, Yi-Jhen Chen, Jheng-Yan Wu

“…The certainty of evidence will be evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation framework. Publication bias will be assessed using a funnel plot and Egger’s test to detect any asymmetry in the distribution of effect sizes across studies. …”
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Effectiveness of a theory-based educational intervention on enhancing milk donation behavior: a cluster randomized controlled trial by Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh, Maryam Moridi, Anoshirvan Kazemnejad, Vafa Ghorban Sabagh, Fatemeh Shateranni

“…Given that donor mothers are crucial for the establishment and sustainability of human milk banks (HMBs), such programs should be implemented to increase milk donation rates and support the development of HMBs. Trial registration irct.ir (IRCT20230124057203N1) registered February 14, 2023.…”
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Participant Compliance With Ecological Momentary Assessment in Movement Behavior Research Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Systematic Review by Shirlene Wang, Chih-Hsiang Yang, Denver Brown, Alan Cheng, Matthew Y W Kwan

“…Understanding the dynamic relationships between cognitive, social, and environmental contexts is informative for the development of interventions aiming to help youth sustain physical activity and limit sedentary time during this life stage. …”
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THE METHOD OF ROLL SURFACE QUALITY MEASUREMENT FOR CONTINUOUS HOT DIP ZINC COATED STEEL SHEET PRODUCTION LINE by Ki Yong Choi, Yu. A. Lebedinsky, E.I. Marukovich, A.M. Branovitsky, V.A. Dementev

“…The parameters for quality estimation of surface with pickups were developed. The optical system for images registration and image processing electronics may be used in real time and embed in processing line.…”
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Antibiotic knowledge, attitudes and practices: new insights from cross-sectional rural health behaviour surveys in low-income and middle-income South-East Asia by Jeffrey Lienert, Marco J Haenssgen, Nutcha Charoenboon, Giacomo Zanello, Mayfong Mayxay, Felix Reed-Tsochas, Yoel Lubell, Heiman Wertheim, Thipphaphone Xayavong, Yuzana Khine Zaw, Amphayvone Thepkhamkong, Nicksan Sithongdeng, Nid Khamsoukthavong, Chanthasone Phanthavong, Somsanith Boualaiseng, Souksakhone Vongsavang, Kanokporn Wibunjak, Poowadon Chai-in, Patthanan Thavethanutthanawin, Thomas Althaus, Rachel Claire Greer, Supalert Nedsuwan, Tri Wangrangsimakul, Direk Limmathurotsakul, Elizabeth Elliott, Proochista Ariana

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ALGORITHM FOR OPTIMIZING THE COMBUSTION PROCESS OF ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM GAS IN THERMAL POWER PLANTS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE VARIABILITY OF ITS COMPOSITION by V. M. Larionov, E. R. Saifullin, S. A. Nazarychev, A. O. Malahov, Y. V. Vankov

“…The algorithms are based on registration of change coolant temperature at the outlet of thermal power plant.…”
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Interpretable prediction of hospital mortality in bleeding critically ill patients based on machine learning and SHAP by Bingkui Ren, Yuping Zhang, Siying Chen, Jinglong Dai, Junci Chong, Yifei Zhong, Mengkai Deng, Shaobo Jiang, Zhigang Chang

“…Accurate prediction of mortality in patients with hemorrhage is essential for developing personalized prevention and treatment strategies. …”
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Strengthening Cause of Death Statistics in Selected Districts of 3 States in India: Protocol for an Uncontrolled, Before-After, Mixed Method Study by Ashoo Grover, Saritha Nair, Saurabh Sharma, Shefali Gupta, Suyesh Shrivastava, Pushpendra Singh, Srikanta Kanungo, Senthanro Ovung, Charan Singh, Abdul Mabood Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Subrata Kumar Palo, Tapas Chakma, Anjali Bajaj

“…The specific objectives are (1) to identify the best practices and challenges in the functioning of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system with respect to mortality statistics and CoD information; (2) to develop and implement interventions to strengthen the CoD information; (3) to evaluate the quality improvement of the Medical Certification of Cause of Death (MCCD); and (4) to improve the CoD information at the population level through verbal autopsy for noninstitutional deaths in the selected study sites. …”
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Comparative study of the selected methods of laryngeal tone determination by W. Wszołek, M. Kłaczyński

“…Due to the progress in professional methods of registration and processing of acoustic signals, several algorithms for determination of laryngeal tone have been developed. …”
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PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF STANDARDS FOR DESIGN OF INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS IN TERMAL IMAGING PROCESSING TASKS by A. Y. Tsunikov

“…According to the results of theoretical analysis of the current state of the problem of data processing automation of noisy and distorted IR images revealed that the image processing procedure is an indispensable component of the total signal processing procedure in the chain of data transformations from its registration photodetectors to the presentation to the operator, so the lack of standardized quantitative criterion imaging quality to solve practical problems of modern optoelectronic instrument makes it especially urgent to develop treatment algorithms thermal images with ergonomic requirements for computer systems. …”
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Particularities of metrological control of non-contact systems for measuring the geometric dimensions of metal products. by O. V. Daineko, L. F. Kalinovskaya, N. V. Bessonov

“…Calibration is carried out according to the developed methodology, which specifies the order of work, requirements for standards, processing of measurement and evaluation results, and registration of calibration results. …”
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Recommendations for a core assessment set for neurological physiotherapy entry-level education in Austria - a multistage process including a Delphi study by Andrea Greisberger, Meike Klinger, Anna Dopona, Manuela Riegler, Veronika Müller, Agnes Wilhelm, Theres Wess, Annette Nägele, Hannes Aftenberger, Katharina Kurz, Barbara Seebacher

“…The developed educational materials support implementation and can serve as a resource for both students and practitioners. …”
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MFC Sensors and Actuators in Active Vibration Control of the Circular Plate by Lucyna LENIOWSKA, Dominik MAZAN

“…The obtained model is then used to develop the linear feedback control algorithm for the cancellation of vibration by using the MFC star-shaped actuator (SIMO system). …”
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Use of Data Mining to Identify the Preferences of students of the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes regarding extracurricular courses through Data storytelling for course man... by Humberto Munoz

“…The courses offered are a way in which students from different careers can relate to each other, and in this way, develop comprehensively. These courses are offered year after year with minimal change as to which courses and at what times they are offered. …”
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Modern concepts of biosimilars in hematology and oncology by V. V. Ptushkin

“…The European Union has developed special registration rules for these preparations in order to avoid lack of efficacy or increased toxicity. …”
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In vitro machine learning-based CAR T immunological synapse quality measurements correlate with patient clinical outcomes. by Alireza Naghizadeh, Wei-Chung Tsao, Jong Hyun Cho, Hongye Xu, Mohab Mohamed, Dali Li, Wei Xiong, Dimitri Metaxas, Carlos A Ramos, Dongfang Liu

“…For translational research, the method developed here can also provide guidelines for designing and optimizing numerous CAR constructs for potential clinical development. …”
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Implant-free loop tenodesis compared to arthroscopic anchor tenodesis for the treatment of long head of biceps tendon disorders (LOOPTEN trial): study protocol for a multi-center n... by Leopold Henssler, Florian Zeman, Doruk Akgün, Kathi Thiele, Stephan Pauly, Stefan Greiner, Andreas Voss, Christian Gerhardt, Lars-Johannes Lehmann, Gunnar Huppertz, Magdalena Elsner, Volker Alt, Michael Koller, Maximilian Kerschbaum

“…The implant-free loop tenodesis (LT) procedure was developed to combine the advantages of both treatment modalities and has shown promising functional and cosmetic results in a prospective pilot study. …”
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Abdominal Radical Hysterectomy as an Alternative Treatment Option for Patients with Cervical Cancer without Access to Radiotherapy Facilities by Yanna Ye, Zhiqiang Li, Biliang Chen, Shan Kang, Bin Ling, Li Wang, Jilong Yao, Jinghe Lan, Ping Liu, Chunlin Chen

“…Clinical Trial Registration: The study was registered at http://apps.who.int/trialsearch/, registration number CHiCTR1800017778.…”
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Comparative child mental health and academic outcomes after primary school teachers deliver task-shifted mental health care in India by Priscilla Giri, Molly M. Lamb, Venessa C. Fuentes, Arpana Thapa, Surekha Bhattarai, Choden Dukpa, Catherine C. Shrestha, Setareh Ekhteraei, Juliana L. Vanderburg, Breanna Windsor, Abhishek K. Rauniyar, Karen Hampanda, Bradley N. Gaynes, Rinzi Lama, Michael Matergia, Christina M. Cruz

“…To viably leverage teachers to deliver care, we developed Teachers Leading the Frontlines (Tealeaf), where teachers deliver a novel therapy, “education as mental health therapy” (Ed-MH); measures are an extension of classroom management, not an added task. …”
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Do shoulder kinematics change after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty? by Itaru Kawashima, MD, PhD, Eric R. Wagner, MD, MS, Joseph J. King, MD, Zaamin B. Hussain, MD, EdM, Sameer R. Khawaja, BS, Jaden C. Hadrick, BS, Krishna N. Chopra, MA, Michael B. Gottschalk, MD, Scott A. Banks, PhD, Thomas W. Wright, MD

“…However, it remains unclear whether the kinematic changes observed in shoulders following rTSA were present preoperatively or developed as a result of the surgery. Furthermore, the impact of preoperative scapulohumeral rhythm (SHR) on the postoperative SHR after rTSA is also poorly understood. …”
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