An overview of biopesticide regulatory frameworks in selected countries in Southern Africa by Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha, Kahsay Tadesse Mawcha, Dorothy Kyampaire, Chrian Marciale, Stella Simiyu-Wafukho, Stella Simiyu-Wafukho, Chifundo Chinyama, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Grace Kinyanjui, Grace Kinyanjui, Dennis Ndolo

“…Key factors to be considered in developing guidelines for biopesticide registration are addressed. …”
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A sustainable organizational structure to integrate psycho-social stimulation programme into primary health care services in Bangladesh: protocol for a pragmatic cluster randomized... by S. M. Mulk Uddin Tipu, Sheikh Jamal Hossain, Shams El Arifeen, Syeda Fardina Mehrin, Nur E Salveen, Masuma Kawsir, Mohammad Saiful Alam Bhuiyan, Shamima Shiraji, Mohammed Imrul Hasan, Fahmida Tofail, Jena Derakhshani Hamadani

“…Abstract Background Early childhood development (ECD) in low to middle-income nations has been a pressing concern for the last two to three decades. …”
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MindRegulation-SEL: randomized controlled trial of the effects of a relaxation and guided imagery intervention with socioemotional learning on the psychological and biophysiologica... by Iolanda Costa Galinha, Joana Leite da Cunha Sampaio de Carvalho, Ana Cristina Pires de Oliveira, Patrícia Arriaga, Augusta D. Gaspar, Hugo P. Silva, Vitória Ortega

“…Method The MR-SEL intervention will be developed in the classroom for 15 min before learning activities, three times per week, for 5 months, and its effects will be measured on a range of psychosocial and emotional, biophysiological, and cognitive outcomes. …”
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FEATURES OF THE EARLY MORPHOGENESIS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM by Т. Хмара, О. Цигикало, І. Заморський, Т. Паньків, Т. Комшук, О. Сметанюк

“… One of the urgent tasks of modern medicine is the prevention of brain damage during the human fetal period and the creation of conditions that ensure proper brain development. Objective of the research. To find out the features of the early morphogenesis of the central nervous system in the embryonic and early pre-fetal periods of human ontogenesis. …”
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Integrated 3D imaging of FFPE lung tissue combining microCT, light and electron microscopy allows for contextualized ultrastructural and histological analysis by Johanna Reiser, Jonas Albers, Angelika Svetlove, Mara Mertiny, Felix K. F. Kommoss, Constantin Schwab, Anna Schneemann, Giuliana Tromba, Irene Wacker, Ronald E. Curticean, Rasmus R. Schroeder, Hans-Ulrich Kauczor, Mark O. Wielpütz, Christian Dullin, Willi L. Wagner

“…To extend this method, we developed an integrative imaging and processing pipeline which adds 3D context and screening capabilities by microCT (µCT) imaging of the entire paraffin block and adds ultrastructural information by correlative same-slide scanning electron microscopy (SEM). …”
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An Arthroscopic Robotic System for Meniscoplasty with Autonomous Operation Ability by Zijun Zhang, Yijun Zhao, Baoliang Zhao, Gang Yu, Peng Zhang, Qiong Wang, Xiaojun Yang

“…Therefore, this study developed an arthroscopic robotic system with the ability of autonomous meniscus resection to achieve better surgical outcomes. …”
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GBM-Reservoir: Brain tumor (Glioblastoma Multiforme) MRI dataset collection with ground truth segmentation masksfigshare by Naida Solak, André Ferreira, Gijs Luijten, Behrus Puladi, Victor Alves, Jan Egger

“…These samples have been acquired via registration process of 438 samples available at the moment of registration from the original dataset provided by the BraTS 2022 Challenge. …”
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Feed additives for methane mitigation: Regulatory frameworks and scientific evidence requirements for the authorization of feed additives to mitigate ruminant methane emissions by Juan M. Tricarico, Florencia Garcia, André Bannink, Sang-Suk Lee, Michelle A. Miguel, John R. Newbold, Peri K. Rosenstein, Matthew R. Van der Saag, David R. Yáñez-Ruiz

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Development of culturally-appropriate text message booster content to follow a brief intervention focused on reducing alcohol related harms for injury patients in Moshi, Tanzania. by Catherine A Staton, Deepti Agnihotri, Ashley J Phillips, Kennedy Ngowi, Lily Huo, Judith Boshe, Francis Sakita, Anna Tupetz, Brian Suffoletto, Blandina T Mmbaga, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci

“…We developed culturally appropriate text message boosters in Swahili for injury patients in Tanzania coupled with a BNI for alcohol use reduction. …”
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Development and Validation of a Novel Nomogram Risk Prediction Model for In-Hospital Death Following Extended Aortic Arch Repair for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection by Qiyi Chen, Yulin Wang, Yixiao Zhang, Fangyu Liu, Kejie Shao, Hao Lai, Chunsheng Wang, Qiang Ji

“…A web-based application was developed for clinical use. …”
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Theory development of under what circumstances and what works for promoting disaster preparedness among long-term care facility (LTCF) stakeholders: protocol for realist review by Hiroki Fukahori, Ardith Z Doorenbos, Shinya Mitani, Hirofumi Ogawara, Shoko Miyagawa

“…The results will be disseminated at scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals. The developed IPT will be used in subsequent research and iteratively tested or refined to better explain under what circumstances and what works for promoting disaster preparedness among LTCF stakeholders.Registration details This protocol has been registered at the Open Science Framework https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/J4TU6.…”
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Understanding how and why quality circles improve standards of practice, enhance professional development and increase psychological well-being of general practitioners: a realist... by Geoff Wong, Adrian Rohrbasser, Sharon Mickan, Janet Harris

“…Peer interaction promotes professional development and psychological well-being. With repetition, participants gain confidence to put their new concepts into practice.Conclusion With expert facilitation, clinical review and practice opportunities, QCs can improve the quality of standard practice, enhance professional development and increase psychological well-being in the context of adequate professional and administrative support.PROSPERO registration number CRD42013004826.…”
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Development and validation of a prediction model for postoperative delirium in older patients undergoing major noncardiac surgery: protocol for a prospective multi-centre cohort st... by Ya-nan Wang, Jing-hui Hu, Ying Chen, Long Zhang, Min-yuan Zhuang, Yan-ping Gao, Zhong Zheng, Ke Peng, Fu-hai Ji

“…Abstract Background Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in older patients after surgery, leading to a series of adverse outcomes. This study aims to develop and validate a prediction model for POD in older patients following major noncardiac surgery. …”
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Development of an artificial intelligence system to identify hypoglycaemia via ECG in adults with type 1 diabetes: protocol for data collection under controlled and free-living con... by Martin O Weickert, Thomas M Barber, Owain Cisuelo, Katy Stokes, Iyabosola B Oronti, Muhammad Salman Haleem, Leandro Pecchia, John Hattersley

“…The aim of this work is to further improve the previously developed AI model and validate its performance for glycaemic event detection in people with T1DM. …”
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Examining the association between child development and parental mental health after preterm birth-related stress: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis protocol by Lotte Haverman, Cornelieke S H Aarnoudse-Moens, Joost G Daams, Gerbrich E van den Bosch, Kirsten S Muller, Celina E Henke

“…Simultaneously, adverse child development after preterm birth can (further) elevate parental stress and mental health problems, straining parental behaviour, the parent–infant relationship and child development. …”
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A new role profile for nurses with expanded competencies promoting person-centered care in long-term care: a mixed-methods intervention development study by Katharina Silies, Tilman Huckle, Nadine Pohontsch, Anne-Marei Jarchow, Katrin Schütz, Martin Müller, Dagmar Lühmann, Katrin Balzer

“…Methods Design: Mixed-methods intervention development study following the PEPPA framework (Participatory, evidence-based, patient-focused process for advanced practice nursing role development, implementation, and evaluation). …”
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Agile development of a digital exposure treatment for youth with chronic musculoskeletal pain: protocol of a user-centred design approach and examination of feasibility and prelimi... by Marianne Bonnert, Maria Lalouni, Jennifer Stinson, Rikard K Wicksell, Laura E Simons, Lauren E Harrison, Sarah N Webster, Amanda R Van Orden, Ellison Choate, Nicole Jehl, Beth D Darnall

“…Evidence supports targeted psychological and physical interventions to address these barriers (eg, graded-exposure treatment), but accessibility to intervention is undermined by a shortage of services outside of urban areas, high treatment-related costs, and long provider waitlists; highlighting the need to develop digitally delivered behavioural intervention, using agile and iterative study designs that support rapid development and timely dissemination.Methods and analysis This study seeks to develop an effective and scalable intervention for youth with chronic pain and their caregivers. …”
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Protocol for development of a reporting guideline (TRIPOD-AI) and risk of bias tool (PROBAST-AI) for diagnostic and prognostic prediction model studies based on artificial intellig... by Gary S Collins, Lily Peng, Johannes B Reitsma, Lotty Hooft, Ben Van Calster, Jie Ma, Maarten van Smeden, Andrew L Beam, Constanza L Andaur Navarro, Paula Dhiman, Karel GM Moons, Patricia Logullo

“…This paper describes the processes and methods that will be used to develop an extension to the TRIPOD statement (TRIPOD-artificial intelligence, AI) and the PROBAST (PROBAST-AI) tool for prediction model studies that applied machine learning techniques.Methods and analysis TRIPOD-AI and PROBAST-AI will be developed following published guidance from the EQUATOR Network, and will comprise five stages. …”
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Development of a clinical-molecular prediction model for central lymph node metastasis in cN0 stage papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a retrospective study by Jinqiu Wang, Weida Fu, Jin Luo, Mingze Wei, Yongping Dai

“…This study aimed to identify molecular prognostic biomarkers associated with PTMC and develop a clinical-molecular prediction model for CLNM. …”
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Understanding data and information needs for palliative cancer care to inform digital health intervention development in Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe: protocol for a multicountry q... by Richard Harding, Bassey Ebenso, Adlight Dandadzi, Eve Namisango, Kehinde Okunade, Kennedy Bashan Nkhoma, Omolola Salako, David Akeju, Olaitan Soyannwo, Elizabeth Namukwaya, Elizabeth Nabirye, Lovemore Mupaza, Emmanuel Luyirika, Henry Ddungu, Z Mike Chirenje, Michael I Bennett, Matthew J Allsop

“…The project seeks to determine optimal mechanisms for the design and development of subsequent digital health interventions to support development, access to, and delivery of palliative cancer care in SSA. …”
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