Results of a patient engagement training for health advisors: a study of self-perceived competency enhancements by Eduardo Perez-Guagnelli, Nicole Jardine, Amye Leong, Chris Rao, Michael Cohen, Annabel De Maria

“…The study used paired samples t-tests and bivariate Pearson's correlation analyses to evaluate the differences. …”
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QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH OF FACTORS (CONVENIENCE OF ACCESS AND GENDER) INFLUENCING THE FOOD STORE CHOICE IN NAGYKŐRÖS by Kata Földi, Zoltán Szakály, Beáta László

“… The objective of the research is to analyze the food purchasing decisions of Hungarian customers depending on priority factors (convenience of access and gender) that impact the food store choice. …”
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Supporting the role and enabling the potential of community health workers in Bangladesh’s rural maternal and newborn health programs: a qualitative study by Alayne M Adams, Myriam Vuckovic, Emily Graul, Sabina F Rashid, Malabika Sarker

“… # Methods This qualitative exploratory study examines three UNICEF supported maternal and newborn health (MNH) programs in rural Bangladesh, with two districts sampled for each program. In-depth interviews were conducted with CHWs, community members, other health workers, and program managers. …”
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How do we measure the costs, benefits, and harms of sharing data from biomedical studies? A protocol for a scoping review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Lauren Maxwell, Ankur Krishnan, Priya Shreedhar

“…Introduction The benefits of sharing participant-level data, including clinical or epidemiological data, genomic data, high-dimensional imaging data, or human-derived samples, from biomedical studies have been widely touted and may be taken for granted. …”
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THE ESTIMATION OF ADAPTABILITY OF SPRING BARLEY VARIETIES AND THE SELECTION OF PARENTAL FORMS FOR A BREEDING PROCESS by A. A. Andreev, M. K. Dracheva

“…Based on the obtained data there were identified the samples which are of practical interest due to the breeding purpose. …”
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Teachers’ and Professors’ Perception of Telework in Romania by Maria-Alexandra Sârbu, Cosmin-Nicolae Mirea, Mihaela Mihai, Puiu Nistoreanu, Elham Dadfar

“…The study can support the management of Romanian education, at micro and macro level, in the correct substantiation of decisions on the sizing and evaluation of teaching activities and related processes that teachers carry out in telework conditions…”
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SET: A Shared-Encoder Transformer Scheme for Multi-Sensor, Multi-Class Fault Classification in Industrial IoT by Kamran Sattar Awaisi, Qiang Ye, Srinivas Sampalli

“…Such faults can lead to significant operational problems, including false results, incorrect predictions, and misleading maintenance decisions. Therefore, classifying sensor data appropriately is essential for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of IIoT systems. …”
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Impact of manufacturing structure upgrading on industrial land prices from the perspective of government intervention: Take Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze River Delta urban aggl... by LIN Ruihan, ZHU Daolin, QI Yuan

“…In the future, the Chinese government should fully leverage market mechanisms’decisive role in industrial land allocation, improve the land valuation framework, and establish a sound and transparent pricing system.…”
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On the principles of building a model of a specialist – a graduate of a pedagogical university by K. S. Kаtаеv, S. G. Kаtаеv, I. V. Kаmenskaya

“…The model takes into account psychological and socio-demographic factors, as well as students’ decisions in the field of a professional career.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Evaluation of swab materials in forensic DNA testing: a systematic review by Jillian Conte, Lauren A. Morgan, Tracey L. Johnson

“…However, one part of the forensic biology workflow that has remained relatively unchanged is the type of swab used to collect samples. Swab composition technology has advanced, yet cotton swabs continue to be the primary choice for biological evidence collection. …”
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Litterfall-Associated Carbon Deposition and Vertical Profiles of Soil Organic Carbon in Different Land-Use Systems by Mengistu T. Teramage, Biruk Bassango, Getachew Sime

“…Given the current tendency of transforming homegarden agroforestry to monoculture types owing to economical drivers, such indicators can dictate of making rational decisions related to land use planning and soil fertility management.…”
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Effect of applying six thinking hats teaching method for development through life span course on students opinion and critical thinking skills by Amal Ahmed Elbilgahy, Fadiyah Jadid Alanazi

“…Methods A quasi-experimental research design involving a one-group pretest and posttest was employed to achieve the study’s objectives. The sample consisted of 160 s-year nursing students in their sixth level, who were enrolled in the Development Through the Lifespan course. …”
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A fusion model to predict the survival of colorectal cancer based on histopathological image and gene mutation by Binsheng He, Lixia Wang, Wenjing Zhou, Haiyan Liu, Yingxuan Wang, Kebo Lv, Kunhui He

“…We applied our framework to the cancer genome atlas (TCGA) CRC data, consisting of 84 samples with histopathological images, clinical information, mRNA sequencing data, and gene mutation data all available. …”
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Liothyronine for hypothyroidism: a candidate for disinvestment or in need of further research? A value of information analysis by Dyfrig A Hughes, Pippa Anderson, Adrian Heald, Konstantinos Skiadas

“…However, investment in further research may be preferable to deimplementation, given that the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and research can inform formulary decisions. A case in point is liothyronine, which is sometimes prescribed to levothyroxine-treated patients who continue to experience hypothyroid symptoms. …”
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Economic evaluations of psychological treatments for common mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review by Vimbayi Mutyambizi-Mafunda, Bronwyn Myers, Katherine Sorsdahl, Esther Chanakira, Crick Lund, Susan Cleary

“…A rigorously developed economic evaluation evidence base will support resource allocation decisions for scaled up implementation of psychological interventions in LMIC settings. …”
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Use of standardized outcome measures among physical therapists in the United States: A cross-sectional survey study. by Anat Kristal, Ignacio A Gaunaurd, Sara J Morgan, Geoffrey S Balkman, Rachael E Rosen, Rana Salem, Alyssa M Bamer, Brian J Hafner

“…Invitations were mailed to a random sample of American Physical Therapy Association members. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Persian version of the oral health values scale by Kamran Mirzaei, Marjan Khalaji

“…Abstract Background The decisions individuals make regarding oral health reflect their values. …”
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Perceptions of family physicians regarding patients' self-medication by Victoria BABCINETCHI, Alina TIMOTIN, Oleg LOZAN

“…Data were collected from November 2023 to March 2024 on a sample of 346 family physicians from the Republic of Moldova. …”
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Primary healthcare system readiness to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh: a mixed-method study protocol by Ashraful Kabir, Baki Billah, Md Nazmul Karim

“…Since 70% of the Bangladeshi population residing in the rural area rely on the primary healthcare system, assessment of its capacity is crucial for guiding public health decisions to prevent and manage NCDs. This protocol is designed to recognise and assess the Bangladeshi health system’s readiness for NCDs at the primary level.Methods and analysis The study will use a mixed-method design. …”
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Exploring influenza vaccination determinants through digital participatory surveillance by Kathleen Kelley, Nicolò Gozzi, Mattia Mazzoli, Daniela Paolotti

“…The complex interplay of socioeconomic, demographic, and public health context significantly shapes vaccination decisions, emphasizing the need for tailored public health campaigns.…”
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