Comparison of statistical modelling methods for population-level gestational weight gain trajectories in ethnically diverse women in southeast Melbourne, Australia by Rui Wang, Cheryce Harrison, Sanjeeva Ranasinha, Helena J Teede, Joanne Enticott

“…The visual nature of centile graphs makes it easier to see whether a woman’s GWG is on track, which is helpful for making informed decisions about nutrition, lifestyle and healthcare.…”
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Influence of pegylated graphene oxide nanoparticles on the respiratory burst and phagocytic activity of human neutrophils by M. S. Bochkova, M. N. Rakutina, D. I. Usanina, V. P. Timganova, S. A. Zamorina

“…In this case, their concentration is decisive and not the size of the graphene oxide particles and the type of polyethylene glycol.…”
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Plasma S100A8 and S100A9 Are Strong Prognostic Factors for Hepatitis B Virus-Related Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure by Yao Zhang, Xueyun Zhang, Jiajia Han, Yifei Guo, Jingjing He, Feifei Yang, Richeng Mao, Yuxian Huang, Jiming Zhang

“…S100A8 and S100A9 are associated with the excessive cytokine storm and play a decisive part within the process of inflammation. We aimed to clarify the role of them in predicting prognosis of hepatitis B virus-related ACLF (HBV-ACLF). …”
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Evaluation of health laboratory ethical compliance among laboratory practitioners in Kinondoni District, Tanzania by Catherine G. Lwenge, Gladys Reuben Mahiti, Heavenlight A. Paulo

“…Abstract Background Laboratory science rears a special pattern in medicine, which helps promote different biological phenomena, which will aid in the management of disease through analysis of samples and laboratory tests. Laboratory practitioners provide results that are used to make critical decisions. …”
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First diagnosis and management of incontinence in older people with and without dementia in primary care: a cohort study using The Health Improvement Network primary care database. by Robert L Grant, Vari M Drennan, Greta Rait, Irene Petersen, Steve Iliffe

“…Incontinence in people with dementia is distressing, adds to carer burden, and influences decisions to relocate people to care homes. Successful and safe management of incontinence in people with dementia presents additional challenges. …”
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The science and politics of ‘knowledge’ in safe sport research by Benjamin Carr

“…Researchers responsible for its creation are publicly open about their political motivations to use high prevalence rates to change policymakers’ decisions and to receive funding for future research. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Susceptibility Results from the Liofilchem Antifungal Multodiscs and the VITEK® 2 Susceptibility Tests for Candida Species Causing Bloodstream Infections... by Mrs Rochelle Charvis, Dr Glendee Reynolds Campbell, Dr Neil McKnight, Mrs. Alrica Bruce-Mowatt

“…Results: Candida species were isolated from 38 of the 7853 blood culture samples processed during the period (0.5% prevalence). …”
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Game-based interventions for improving sexual health in the men who have sex with men community: a systematic review by Dr Tsz Ho Kwan, Tsz Yan Kwan

“…Published studies were often based on a small sample size with a unique social and cultural context which limited their generalizability. …”
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MODEL OF SENSITIVITY CATTLE TO MASTITIS ON THE BASIS OF LYMPHOCYTIC AND MOLECULAR GENETIC MARKERS by Т. М. Супрович, М. П. Супрович, Л. В. Строяновська, І. О. Чорний

“…For 162 cows from the preliminary sample DRB3.2*18, *24, *26 and *48 alleles characterize susceptibility to mastitis, and BoLA-DRB3.2*08, *13 and *22 – characterize resistance to the disease. …”
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Lightweight detection algorithms for small targets on unmanned mining trucks by Shuoqi CHENG, Yilihamu·YAERMAIMAITI, Lirong XIE, Xiyu LI, Ying MA

“…Accurate target category detection is a prerequisite for obstacle avoidance decisions, and model lightweighting facilitates deployment in resource-limited conditions. …”
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LA ADAPTACIÓN METODOLÓGICA DE LA ENSEÑANZA DE LENGUAS AL EEES: UN ESTUDIO EUROPEO by María Luisa Pérez Cañado

“…After contextualizing the study within the broader framework of the Project and specifying its objectives, procedure, sample, and statistical methodology, the article goes on to describe the main outcomes of the investigation for teachers and students. …”
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Adaptation Potential of Teachers of the Third Age in the Conditions of Higher Education Transformation by E. A. Shuklina, M. V. Pevnaya, E. A. Shirokova

“…The general population consisted of 51 universities of the Ural Federal District. The volume of the sample of teachers is 810 people.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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Patient experience and primary care teams: a cross-sectional survey of French elderly patients by Cédric Rat, Aurélie Gaultier, Maud Jourdain, Jean-François Huon, Morgane Angibaud, Alice Grimal, Emmanuelle Bataille

“…(RR=1.25, 95% CI (1.05; 1.50)), ‘I could take part in decisions concerning my health and care.’ (RR=1.19, 95% CI (1.01; 1.42)) and ‘My consent was requested prior to the transmission of the information between health professionals.’ …”
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“Voice of Student” in the Analysis of Components of Digital Educational Environment during Online Learning by Olga I. Popova, Galina S. Timokhina, Natalya B. Izakova, Larisa M. Kapustina

“…Conclusions are drawn on the indispensability of decisions to be made to improve students’ experience when interacting with components of the digital educational environment. …”
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Patient Satisfaction with Primary Health Care Services in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Albaqami NM, Alshagrawi S

“…This study seeks to assess the level of patient satisfaction with primary healthcare (PHC) services in a large military hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to determine the extent of association between the level of satisfaction and patients’ social and demographic factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on a convenient sample who received primary health care at the Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January and June 2023. …”
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Handling techniques and risk factors reported by veterinary professionals during dog examinations: a cross-sectional survey across Canada and the United States by Lindsay Nakonechny, Alissa Cisneros, Carly M Moody, Anastasia Chiara Stellato

“…This cross-sectional survey aimed to assess common handling techniques used on calm, fearful, and aggressive dogs by veterinary professionals in Canada and the United States and identify risk factors for minimal and full-body restraint.MethodsA convenience sample of veterinary professionals completed an online questionnaire. …”
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Procrastination in Medical University Students with Different Personality Orientation by T. A. Voronova, S. V. Dubrovina, Yu. V. Chepurko

“…It is demonstrated that this category of students is characterised by an average and high level of a partial or constant tendency to delay the implementation of important matters and making decisions, consciously postponing the implementation of leading activity. …”
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A data generator for covid-19 patients’ care requirements inside hospitals by Juan A. Marin-Garcia, Angel Ruiz, Maheut Julien, Jose P. Garcia-Sabater

“…This limits the generalization of "real" data, and it encourages working with "realistic" or plausible data that are clean of interactions with local variables or decisions (Gunal, 2012; Marin-Garcia et al., 2020). …”
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Patients’ trajectory from tooth loss to dental rehabilitation and living with implant-supported dentures – a qualitative interview study by Gabriele Müller-Mundt, Philipp-Cornelius Pott, Lara Prinz, Simone Schaumann, Meike Stiesch, Nils Schneider, Franziska A. Herbst

“…Key concerns influencing treatment decisions included the need for bone augmentation and transplantation, age-related factors, and procedural risks. …”
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Actividad física en tiempo libre en estudiantes universitarios Colombianos (Leisure-time physical activity in Colombian university students) by Mabel Gómez-Mazorra, David Sánchez-Oliva, Antonio Labisa-Palmeira

“…Sociodemographic factors, university environment, and motivational factors help explain the intention and practice of PA in leisure time and their differences will be decisive in educating healthy behaviors. …”
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