ICT diffusion in Hungary Nyuga-Dunántúl region by Péter Tóth

“…The acceptance of info communication technologies (ICT) is an inevitable element of rural development since the infrastructure is more or less developed in Hungary. …”
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Accuracy and implications of visually estimating age of male white‐tailed deer using physical characteristics from photographs by Kenneth L. Gee, Stephen L. Webb, John H. Holman

“…To assess accuracy of AOTH as it currently is applied, we developed an accuracy examination consisting of a series of photographs of 70 wild, known‐aged, antlered, male deer from south‐central Oklahoma, USA, ranging in age from approximately 1.5 to ≥7.5 years. …”
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Developing a core outcome set for gender-affirming healthcare in transgender and gender diverse adults in Sweden using the Delphi approach: a study protocol by Fotios C Papadopoulos, Alkistis Skalkidou, Jens Högström, Louise Frisen, Mats Holmberg, Cecilia Dhejne, Malin Indremo, Åsa Tivesten, Owe Bodlund, Lisann Dahlén, Klara Pettersson, Frank Berglund, Maria Elfving, Maria Halldin-Stenlid, Jenny Holmberg, Levi Karvonen, Gunnar Kratz, Ulrika Nygren, Gennaro Selvaggi, Edward Summanen, Maria Södersten, Kristen D Clark

“…This study seeks to address this challenge by developing a foundational core outcome set (COS) to be used for TGD adults receiving GAT in Sweden.Methods Recommendations from the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials initiative will be used to address this aim in four phases. …”
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The Role of Fibrinolytic Activity of Blood Plasma in the Development of Obstetric Complications in Overweight Pregnant Women with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis:... by Lina Bahniy, Svitlana Heryak, Nataliya Bahniy, Viktoriia Kuchmii

“…These changes can serve as a prerequisite for the occurrence of microthrombosis with the subsequent development of placental dysfunction, fetal growth restriction and fetal distress. …”
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Protocol paper: randomized controlled trial of the smart online-to-offline model development for chronic diseases management through digital health in real world setting by Jae Eun Shin, Juho Choi, Heejung Lee, Suk-Won Lee, Juhwan Oh

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Flare-IBD: development and validation of a questionnaire based on patients’ messages on an internet forum for early detection of flare in inflammatory bowel disease: study protocol... by Francis Guillemin, Jonathan Epstein, Anne Buisson, Laetitia Ricci, Corinne Devos, Yannick Toussaint

“…Findings will be reported and disseminated widely through international peer-reviewed journal publications, oral and poster presentations at scientific conferences.Trial registration number NCT04180345.…”
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Protocol for a feasibility trial to inform the development of a breathlessness rehabilitation programme for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure (the COH... by Sally J Singh, Rachael A Evans, Amy V Jones, Dale W Esliger, Lauren B Sherar

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Outcomes of patient and public involvement in the development of the Cognitive Decline after Brain Radiosurgery (CoDe B-Rad) study: refining the research question and methodology by Stefanie Thust, Stefan Pszczolkowski, Paul S Morgan, Anna Bangiri, Adele Horobin, Julia Baker

“…Objectives Patient and public involvement (PPI) was sought in the development of the protocol for the Cognitive Decline after Brain Radiosurgery (CoDe B-Rad) study, which aims to identify potential side effects of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). …”
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Association between high polygenic risk scores and long-term exposure to air pollution in asthma development: a hospital-based case-control study by I-Chieh Chen, Yi-Ming Chen, Yun-Wen Chen, Tzu-Hung Hsiao, Hui-Wen Yang, Kuo-Tung Tang, Ching-Heng Lin, Yu-Wen Chu

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OPTimising MEDicine information handover after Discharge (OPTMED-D): protocol for development of a multifaceted intervention and stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial by Laetitia Hattingh, Melissa T. Baysari, Holly Foot, Tin Fei Sim, Gerben Keijzers, Mark Morgan, Ian Scott, Richard Norman, Faith Yong, Barbara Mullan, Claire Jackson, Leslie E. Oldfield, Elizabeth Manias

“…Phase 1 is the co-design of the intervention with stakeholders and end-users; phase 2 is the development of the intervention; phase 3 is a stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial with 20 clusters (community pharmacies). …”
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Mixed-methods study protocol to develop and pilot a Competency Assessment Tool to support therapists in the care of patients with blunt CHest trauma (CATCh study) by Ceri Battle, Jane Barnett, E Baker, Timothy Driscoll, Hayley Anne Hutchings, Claire O’Neill, Hannah Toghill, Rhys Whelan

“…The results will be shared with the research participants via an infographic which will be designed and developed with the public research partners.Trial registration number Integrative review is registered at the Open Science Framework: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/CEXNR…”
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Development of a Novel Web-Based Intervention Targeting Pain-Related Outcomes in Individuals With Chronic Orofacial Pain: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Brenda C Lovette, Jafar Bakhshaie, Ronald Kulich, Jeffry R Shaefer, Hsinlin Thomas Cheng, Shuhan He, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Jonathan Greenberg

“…Here, we describe the study protocol for developing Face-Forward-Web, a “talk-free” web-based mind-body intervention for patients with COP. …”
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AI-DBS study: protocol for a longitudinal prospective observational cohort study of patients with Parkinson’s disease for the development of neuronal fingerprints using artificial... by Martijn Beudel, Rick Schuurman, Rob M A de Bie, Deborah Hubers, Mariëlle J Stam, Martijn G J de Neeling, Bart J Keulen, Arthur W G Buijink, Bernadette C M van Wijk

“…This information is essential for the development of advanced responsive stimulation algorithms, which may improve the efficacy of DBS.Methods and analysis This longitudinal prospective observational cohort study will enrol 100 patients with PD who are bilaterally implanted with a sensing-enabled DBS system (Percept PC, Medtronic) in the subthalamic nucleus as part of standard clinical care. …”
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Development and testing of mobile phone text messages for improving maternal and newborn care practice in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia: a user-centered design approach by Hordofa Gutema Abdissa, Gebeyehu Bulcha Duguma, Josef Noll, Demisew Amenu Sori, Zewdie Birhanu Koricha

“…Results An initial bank of 120 messages was developed, 42 of which were discarded during the development process. …”
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Developing a Behavioral Phenotyping Layer for Artificial Intelligence–Driven Predictive Analytics in a Digital Resiliency Course: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Trevor van Mierlo, Rachel Fournier, Siu Kit Yeung, Sofiia Lahutina

“…Insights will inform the development of an AI-based personalization system to optimize engagement and address behavioral health challenges. …”
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The development and pilot testing of a behavioral activation-based treatment for depressed mood and multiple health behavior change in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome. by Emily C Gathright, Katherine Diaz Vickery, Woubeshet Ayenew, Matthew C Whited, Melissa Adkins-Hempel, Michelle Chrastek, Jill K Carter, Rochelle K Rosen, Wen-Chih Wu, Andrew M Busch

“…Behavioral Activation for Health and Depression (BA-HD) was developed and pilot tested in a multiphase iterative process.…”
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Development of a hoRizontal data intEgration classifier for NOn-invasive early diAgnosis of breasT cancEr: the RENOVATE study protocol by Gabriele Zoppoli, Alberto Ballestrero, Valerio Gaetano Vellone, Piero Fregatti, Francesco Ravera, Gabriella Cirmena, Martina Dameri, Maurizio Gallo, Daniele Friedman, Massimo Calabrese, Alberto Tagliafico, Lorenzo Ferrando

“…Results will be published in international peer-reviewed scientific journals.Trial registration number NCT04781062.…”
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Development and evaluation of a healthcare decision-making intervention for African American parent-adult daughter dementia dyads: a mixed-methods study protocol by Ken Hepburn, Kalisha Bonds Johnson, Karen S Lyons, Fayron Epps, Gaea Daniel, Joan K. Monin, Wizdom Powell

“…This study will contribute to the development of a structured culturally responsive prototype intervention for African American parent-adult daughter dementia dyads. …”
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Deep learning analysis of long COVID and vaccine impact in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): development of a risk calculator in a multicentric study by Ahmed Shaheen, Nour Shaheen, Long COVID Collaboration Study Group in the LMICs, Sheikh Shoib, Sheikh Shoib, Fahimeh Saeed, Mudathiru Buhari, Vishal Bharmauria, Vishal Bharmauria, Oliver Flouty

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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting postoperative pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing noncardiac thoracic surgery: a prospective, bicentric coh... by Yongxin Zhou, Haiyan Wang, Dianyu Lu, Tao Jiang, Zhanpeng Huang, Feixiang Wang, Yonghua Yao, Yu Gu, Wei Wei

“…Abstract Background The ARISCAT score, a prospectively developed generic classification for postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), has shown excellent predictive performance in general surgery. …”
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