Status of the HIV epidemic in Manicaland, east Zimbabwe prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. by Adya Rao, Louisa Moorhouse, Rufu Maswera, Tawanda Dadirai, Phyllis Mandizvidza, Constance Nyamukapa, Shevanthi Nayagam, Simon Gregson

“…The study aims were to: a) estimate HIV seroprevalence and assess whether prevalence has declined since the last round of the survey (2012-2013), b) describe and analyse the socio-demographic and behavioural risk factors for HIV infection and c) describe the HIV treatment cascade.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants were administered individual questionnaires collecting data on socio-demographic characteristics, sexual relationships, HIV prevention methods and treatment access, and were tested for HIV. …”
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Surface sediment zonation of the Zayandehroud Dam reservoir based on geochemical indices by Mahtab Haghighatnia, Mohammad Nemati Varnosfaderany, Reza Modarres, Hamid Reza Pakzad

“…Therefore, spatial zoning of these pollutants in surface sediments of reservoir dames is very effective in identifying the entry routes and determining their origin, as well as in identifying sedimentation conditions and determining sensitive zones for pollution reduction management (Kabata et al. 2007). Due to the increasing population growth and corresponding increasing drinking water need, along with the development of agricultural and industrial sectors in the Gavkhooni Basin in arid to semi-arid region of the central plateau of Iran, the optimal utilization of the Zayandehroud Dam is crucial. …”
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Hierarchical Multi-Scale Decomposition and Deep Learning Ensemble Framework for Enhanced Carbon Emission Prediction by Yinuo Sun, Zhaoen Qu, Zhuodong Liu, Xiangyu Li

“…Carbon emission prediction is critical for climate change mitigation across industrial, transportation, and urban sectors. Traditional statistical and machine learning methods struggle to capture complex multi-scale temporal patterns and long-range dependencies in emission data. …”
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DRIFTING TO SOCIALLY-ORIENTED ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC: THE INPUT OF TECHNOLOGICAL MODERNIZATION by B. N. Porfiryev, V. N. Leksin

“…Purpose: the research paper purports to substantiate the must and opportunity of consistent combination integration of the policies of technological modernization, transition to socially-oriented economy and sustainable spatial development as an imperative requirement of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF) re-development.Methods: research methodology and methods employ interdisciplinary approach which integrates specific tools of research of economic, sociological, political science, ecological, legal and other issues of spatial systems’ functionings.Results: the obtained research results reveal that provided for budget constraints, volatility of hydrocarbon prices, ongoing international confrontation, climate change and other external and internal challenges socially and ecologically oriented technological modernization should become a priority of the AZRF state (public) and corporate policies. …”
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Agroforestry Biomass Recovery Supply Chain Management: A More Efficient Information Flow Model Based on a Web Platform by Tiago Bastos, Leonor C. Teixeira, João C. O. Matias, Leonel J. R. Nunes

“…The traditional practice of disposing of these waste products through open-air burning has led to environmental challenges and a tragic loss of their inherent energy potential. <i>Methods</i>: This study adopts a multifaceted approach, integrating literature reviews, expert interviews from both the academic and professional sectors, and surveys. …”
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Safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness evaluation of systemic treatments for refractory colorectal cancer: a systematic review and modeling study by Mingye Zhao, Yunlin Jiang, Taihang Shao, Wenxi Tang

“…For cost-effectiveness against BSC, the price reductions of TAS-102, fruquintinib, REDoS, regorafenib, and TAS-BEV were 39%, 24%, 14%, 8%, and 7%, respectively. …”
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Cardiovascular medicine prices as an indicator of access to medicines and their rational use by C M. Razzakova, L. E. Ziganshina

“…The prices of generic medicines, both in the public and private sectors, decreased relative to reference prices in 2015 compared to 2011. …”
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Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for New Quality Productivity: Evidence from Chinese Companies by X. Li, J. Jiang, G. Alibekova

“…The analysis covers panel data from 12,880 observations for 2013-2022, excluding companies from the financial and construction sectors. Based on the data of Chinese A-share listed enterprises, this study systematically explores the driving mechanism and practice path of AI technology on enterprises’ new quality productivity. …”
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Experimental characterization of thermal, mechanical, physical and morphological performance of thermoplastic polyurethane composites containing acidic pumice by Ümit Tayfun, Ahmet Bulut, Mehmet Yurderi

“…In this study, it was aimed to increase the mechanical and physical performances, as well as the reduction in the specific gravity and cost values, with the addition of acidic pumice to the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer, which is used in various sectors such as textile, logistics, construction, and medical applications. …”
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Analysis of the Contextual Factors Influencing the Expansion of Construction Violations with an Emphasis on the Role and Position of Key Urban Stakeholders (Case Study: Isfahan Met... by Ahmad Shahivandi, Afsaneh Talebi Varnosfaderani

“…Data were collected using a documentary-library method supplemented by questionnaires and interviews with professionals. …”
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How the health-seeking behaviour of pregnant women affects neonatal outcomes: findings of system dynamics modelling in Pakistan by Rifat Atun, Raheelah Ahmad, Nina Jiayue Zhu, Reda Mohamed Lebcir

“…Health-seeking behaviour in different subgroups by geographical locations and social network effect was modelled. The largest reduction in neonatal mortality was achieved with antenatal care provided by skilled providers in public, private or charitable sectors, combined with the use of institutional delivery. …”
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Optimizing solar energy utilization in facilities using machine learning-based scheduling techniques: A case study by Hussam J. Khasawneh, Waseem M. Al-Khatib, Zaid A. Ghazal, Ahmad M. Al-Hadi, Zaid M. Arabiyat, Osama Habahbeh

“…This methodology was applied to a facility equipped with a 5 kW photovoltaic system, resulting in a significant reduction in grid dependency by more than 26%. This marked decrease in grid imports underscores the effectiveness of our approach in optimizing solar energy use, particularly in settings where traditional scheduling methods fall short. …”
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Trends and periodicities in Krishna Basin rainfall/extremes found via hierarchical analysis by Gaurav Pakhale, Rakesh Khosa, A.K. Gosain

“…This analysis will be the basis for devising robust flood control measures, mitigating flood risks, and optimizing water resource allocation across sectors, thereby enhancing resilience to climate variability in future.…”
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Cross-sectional study of the epidemiological profile and consequences of clandestine abortions among women in the city of Bunia, province of Ituri, northeast of the Democratic Repu... by Pascal M. Lonema, B. B. L. Mukandu, M. O. Omanyondo

“…Methods A sample of 118 cases of clandestine abortions was drawn from 1,514 pregnant women admitted to 5 health facilities selected through multi-stage sampling. …”
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Monitoring the impact of regulatory measures on medicine pricing in Thailand: an observation over a 16-year span by Chaoncin Sooksriwong, Sanita Hirunrassamee, Siriwat Suwattanapreeda, Kusawadee Maluangnon, Thirapich Chuachantra, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar, Krissana Kuchaisit, Niti Osirisakul

“…Additionally, international price comparisons were conducted with countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Malaysia, and New Zealand.Results: The research identified a significant reduction in the median price ratios (MPRs) of medicines, closer alignment of prices with international benchmarks, and decreased variability in pricing between regions and sectors. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE SUPPORT FORMS PROJECTS IN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING by I. M. Meilanov, A. M. Esetova

“…The work has been done in the frameworks of the state order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation No. 2916 «Development of the organizational-economic mechanism of effective development of economic sectors».…”
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Indicator species of steppe mammal communities in the Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve: population status and biotopes by Igor Polischuk

“…An analysis of various survey methods and their application by the author in 1979–2023 is presented. …”
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Trends and Determinants of Underweight among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: Data from EDHS by Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Lijalem Melie Tesfaw, Muluwerk Ayele Derebe

“…Malnutrition among under-five children is one of the major causes of death in low-income countries. Accordingly, health sectors in developing countries are providing renewed attention to the status of children’s nutrition. …”
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Utilization of in- and outpatient hospital care in Germany during the Covid-19 pandemic insights from the German-wide Helios hospital network. by Andreas Bollmann, Sven Hohenstein, Vincent Pellissier, Katharina Stengler, Peter Reichardt, Jörg-Peter Ritz, Holger Thiele, Michael A Borger, Gerhard Hindricks, Andreas Meier-Hellmann, Ralf Kuhlen

“…<h4>Background</h4>During the early phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, reductions of hospital admissions with a focus on emergencies have been observed for several medical and surgical conditions, while trend data during later stages of the pandemic are scarce. …”
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Direct bonding mechanism of titanium and PET resin via heating and pressurization: Influence of bubble dynamics on bonding strength by Katsuyoshi Kondoh, Nodoka Nishimura, Kazuki Shitara, Shota Kariya, Ke Chen, Junko Umeda

“…In response to growing environmental concerns, the transportation industry, including automotive and aerospace sectors, has emphasized improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. …”
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