Perceptions and Experiences of Self-Management in Patients with Prediabetes: A Qualitative Study in China by Jiang J, Feng Q, Yan L, Guo Y, Yang Q

“…In addition, web-based information support and peer support facilitate patient self-management.Conclusion: This study investigated the perceptions and self-management experiences of individuals with prediabetes, proposing targeted intervention strategies. Key recommendations include: (1) Healthcare providers’ perceptions and attitudes toward prediabetes significantly influence patient engagement, necessitating standardized diagnostic and treatment protocols that emphasize disease progression risks during initial diagnosis to enhance clinical awareness; (2) Implementation of motivational interviewing (MI) techniques could effectively strengthen patients’ intrinsic motivation for behavioral modification; (3) Multidimensional support systems should be established through AI-powered medical question-answering systems, standardized nutritional labeling regulations, family-involved health education programs, and peer-led “health coach” initiatives. …”
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Association of frailty with indoor air pollution among older adults and elderly population as per gender and age group: insights from Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI-1st Wa... by Pritam Halder, Jaya Tiwari, Anshul Mamgai, Saumyarup Pal

“…Fostering long-term behavioural changes and implementing targeted interventions will lead the way for improved health and well-being for everyone.…”
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Participation-based clinical clerkships contribute to increased medical student confidence in community emergency care: a cohort study by Hiroshi Mihara, Atsushi Jinno, Kenta Sato, Kazuhito Nomura, Takao Wakabayashi, Yoshihisa Tsuji

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The impact of Covid-19 on harm reduction policies in Iran: an interrupted time series analysis by Siavash Beiranvand, Meysam Behzadifar, Aidin Aryankhesal, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Method ITSA, a valuable tool for evaluating program impacts, was employed to analyze data collected from Triangle Centers in Lorestan Province, Iran. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of frailty management among clinical nurses: a cross-sectional study by Xueyan Huang, Haifang Zhou, Ying Feng, Mengchi Li, Rui Wang, Ge Fang, Lumeng Lu, Jian’ao Chen, Wenhui Jiang

“…The model was useful to explain practices in frailty management, thereby providing a theoretical basis for development of targeted training programs. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Strengthening local capacity for mathematical modelling in low- and middle-income countries: the process and lessons learnt in implementing the first cohort of Nigeria malaria mode... by Chijioke Kaduru, Uche Ibe, Shina Aladeshawe, Adaeze Eche-George, Ganiyat Eshikhena, Dumale Aadum, Bassey Okon, Emmanuel D. Iorkase, Kesiye Leghemo, Oladipo Ogunbode, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Onyebuchi Okoro, Ehimario U. Igumbor, Abisoye Oyeyemi, Perpetua Uhomoibhi, Seye Babatunde

“…Despite Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Program soliciting modelling expertise, there remains a significant capacity gap in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Nigeria. …”
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Interacting with Compatriots in Russian Regions: the Experience of Tatarstan by R. R. Gimatdinov, I. R. Nasyrov

“…Attracting of compatriots to Tatarstan universities is carried out within Russian government programs.The work of strengthening business ties in the framework of the Tatar diaspora is conducted systematically. …”
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Trends and inequalities in full immunisation coverage among one-year-olds in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019 by Augustus Osborne, Camilla Bangura, Umaru Sesay, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…There is also the need to develop targeted interventions for regions with lower coverage. …”
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Occupational health complaints and demographic features of farmers exposed to agrochemicals during agricultural activity by Dhananjayan Venugopal, Ravichandran Beerappa, Deepika Chauhan, Panjakumar Karunamoorthy, Mala Ambikapathy, Thamaraikannan Mohankumar, Avinash Gaikwad, Shridhar Kondhalkar

“…Conclusion This study contributes essential data for developing targeted, context-specific preventive strategies to safeguard health in rural farming communities. …”
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Maternal obesity increases hypothalamic miR-505-5p expression in mouse offspring leading to altered fatty acid sensing and increased intake of high-fat food. by Laura Dearden, Isadora C Furigo, Lucas C Pantaleão, L W P Wong, Denise S Fernandez-Twinn, Juliana de Almeida-Faria, Katherine A Kentistou, Maria V Carreira, Guillaume Bidault, Antonio Vidal-Puig, Ken K Ong, John R B Perry, Jose Donato, Susan E Ozanne

“…Using a mouse model of maternal obesity, we observed increased intake of a high-fat diet (HFD) in offspring of obese mothers that precedes the development of obesity. Through small RNA sequencing, we identified programmed overexpression of hypothalamic miR-505-5p that is established in the fetus, lasts to adulthood and is maintained in hypothalamic neural progenitor cells cultured in vitro. …”
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The Marketing Strategies for Activating Tourist Flows in the Mediterranean Region by Tymoshchuk Oleksandr O.

“…It is noted that strategic marketing is implemented at different levels of tourism management: firstly, at the level of the international community, it allows developing long-term development priorities and forming a single strategy for sustainable progress in the leisure industry; secondly, at the level of State policy, the use of strategic marketing opportunities makes the process of regulating tourism activities more effective, determines tourism development priorities and the development of target programs; thirdly, at the level of company management, marketing is the basis for developing a strategy for its development, the ideology of behavior in the market, a tool for researching the tourism market, a way of organizing sales, promoting market goods, and implementing pricing policy. …”
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Using WhatsApp for Nutrition Surveillance Among Children Under 5 Years in West Java, Indonesia: Cross-Sectional Survey and Feasibility Study by Dewi Nur Aisyah, Chyntia Aryanti Mayadewi, Astri Utami, Fauziah Mauly Rahman, Nathasya Humaira Adriani, Erlangga Al Farozi, Meldi Hafizh Sayoko, Aulia Chairunisa, Liza Restiana, Logan Manikam, Zisis Kozlakidis

“… Abstract BackgroundLarge-scale programs involving nutrition-specific interventions have been carried out in Indonesia as a community-based approach at the primary care level across cities and districts, throughout the age-specific target population (ie, children under 5 years). …”
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Global perspectives of determinants influencing HPV vaccine introduction and scale-up in low- and middle-income countries. by Dominique Guillaume, Dur-E-Nayab Waheed, Meike Schleiff, Kirthini Kasi Muralidharan, Alex Vorsters, Rupali J Limaye

“…As LMICs introduce HPV vaccines into their national immunization programs and develop plans for scaling up vaccination efforts, strategic approaches to communications and advocacy will also be needed to successfully meet coverage targets.…”
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Climate change distress and impairment in Germany by Lars König, Lars König, Priska Breves, Gesa Alena Linnemann, Tim Hamer, Ralf Suhr, Ralf Suhr

“…The results identify vulnerable subgroups and thereby can help to facilitate the development of target group specific intervention programs. …”
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Screening for Drought Tolerance Within a Common Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) Landrace Accessions Core Collection from the Lazio Region of Italy by Enrica Alicandri, Ester Badiani, Anna Rita Paolacci, Emilio Lo Presti, Roberta Caridi, Roberto Rea, Francesco Pati, Maurizio Badiani, Mario Ciaffi, Agostino Sorgonà

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Exploring the effects of curiosity and anxiety on Mathematics teaching efficacy beliefs in primary school teachers by Veysel Göçer, Ender Özeren

“…Identifying mathematics teaching efficacy beliefs in the context of teacher development and their influence on learning environments can enable targeted support for teachers with low self-efficacy through various teacher training instruments. …”
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Digital Therapeutics in China: Comprehensive Review by Nan Jiang, Xiru Yu, Yuxi Yang, Guanqiao Li, Chanchan He, Man Ping Wang, Yih Chung Tham, Tien Yin Wong, Keqin Rao

“…Pricing analysis revealed diverse reimbursement models, including value-based pricing, private insurance partnerships, and government-facilitated programs. ConclusionsChina has made substantial progress in DTx development but still faces challenges in clinical trial standardization, regulatory approval, and reimbursement. …”
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Investigating the key influencing factors of pre-jump height in juvenile trampoline gymnasts using grey relational analysis by Hui Wang, Su Zhang, Su Zhang, Hanya Dai, Mingxin Gong, Ningxiang Zou, Feng Jia, Lejun Wang

“…These findings may serve as a scientific basis for developing targeted training programs and objective talent selection criteria while advancing gymnastics research by highlighting the interaction of physical, technical, and psychological factors in specialized jumping performance.…”
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External intervention and responsive adaptation by the community: Experiences of improving house quality in an urban slum by Imon Chowdhooree, Ishrat Islam

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Redefining and solving the digital divide and exclusion to improve healthcare: going beyond access to include availability, adequacy, acceptability, and affordability by Laronda A. Hollimon, Laronda A. Hollimon, Kayla V. Taylor, Kayla V. Taylor, Rachel Fiegenbaum, Rachel Fiegenbaum, Mary Carrasco, Mary Carrasco, Laurent Garchitorena Gomez, Laurent Garchitorena Gomez, Debbie Chung, Azizi A. Seixas, Azizi A. Seixas, Azizi A. Seixas

“…Access highlights the need for physical infrastructure, with programs like the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program expanding connectivity to underserved areas. …”
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