Perceptions and practices of imaging personnel and physicians regarding the use of brain MRI for dementia diagnosis in Uganda. by Rita Nassanga, Noeline Nakasujja, Mark Kaddumukasa, Stephen E Jones, Martha Sajatovic, Michael Grace Kawooya

“…Sub-themes under these themes included cost considerations, poor and good MRI practices, MRI as a standard operating procedure, positive attitudes towards brain MRI, and barriers such as structural, financial, operational, technical, and patient-related issues. …”
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Construcción y empleo de los diagramas C-Q. Una vía para minimizar los costos de operación y mantenimiento de los sistemas de bombeo de pozos profundos. by R. Morales, C. Batista-Rodríguez

“…As a research result this article presents a procedure proposal to construct C-Q diagrams to determine when it will be necessary to accomplish the well maintenance. …”
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Validation of Simple Methods to Select a Suitable Nostril for Nasotracheal Intubation by Cattleya Thongrong, Pattramon Thaisiam, Pornthep Kasemsiri

“…Nasotracheal intubation is a blind procedure that may lead to complications; therefore, several tests were introduced to assess a suitable nostril for nasotracheal intubation. …”
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Neutral Position or Contralateral Head Rotation in Vagus Nerve Stimulation Surgery: A Study of Surgical Pathway and Nervus Vagus Position with Peroperative Ultrasonography by Güven Gürsoy, Gönül Güvenç

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study aimed to discuss positional changes in the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle and vagus nerve with head position, their effect on the surgical path, positional variations, the selection of an appropriate position for surgery, their effects on the surgical procedure, and complications by using peroperative ultrasonography. …”
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Ensayos microbiológicos de jarabes del Centro de Producción de Medicina Verde de Holguín by Saidé Batista Suárez, Yordanka Bermúdez Cisnero, Lisandra Parra Fernández, Mirtha Beatriz Miranda Bazán, Yamila Reyes Ávila, Yanet Olamendi Menéndez

“…Objectives: microbiological testing of syrups obtained in the Herbal Medicine Production Center was the purpose of this paper. Methods: a procedure to determine the microbiological limit was used. …”
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Ramping‐Up Electrolyser Manufacturing for the Green Hydrogen Transition: A Planning Approach for Scalable Factory Concepts by Michael Riesener, Esben Schukat, Niklas Schäfer, Nils Lehde genannt Kettler, Sebastian Junglas

“…The proposed planning approach is structured around a five‐step procedure model that outlines the necessary planning tasks, both for the production system and IT system design. …”
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Kecakapan Kultural Konselor Dalam Praktek Bimbingan Dan Konseling by Taufik Agung Pranowo, Septian Aji Permana

“…The targets in this study were the MGBK SMA Sleman Yogyakarta District, which consisted of 64 counseling teachers. The research procedures carried out in this study were 1) sample identification, 2) questionnaire development, 3) research implementation, 4) data collection, 5) data analysis, and 6) interpretation and conclusion. …”
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How patients take malaria treatment: a systematic review of the literature on adherence to antimalarial drugs. by Katia Bruxvoort, Catherine Goodman, S Patrick Kachur, David Schellenberg

“…Future studies can benefit from an awareness of the impact of study procedures on adherence outcomes, and the identification of improved measurement methods less dependent on self-report.…”
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Overdose education and naloxone distribution among women with a history of OUD transitioning to the community following jail release by Michele Staton, Megan F. Dickson, Mary M. Levi, Martha Tillson, Patricia R. Freeman, Laura C. Fanucchi, J. Matthew Webster, Carrie B. Oser

“…This study describes the overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) procedures used in the Kentucky-hub of the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN). …”
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Comparison of Da Vinci XI and Da Vinci SI Surgical Systems in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by A. O. Papoyan, M. F. Urmantsev, V. N. Pavlov

“…Reasons behind the reduced operative time were considered as follows: first, the docking of the Xi system is more user-friendly, resulting in decreased docking time; second, the operational efficiency of the Xi system had been enhanced, thereby leading to reduced workflow times; third, a number of collisions between robotic arms was significantly lower during the procedure, which accelerates the surgical process.Conclusion. …”
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Comparison of micro-flow imaging and contrast-enhanced ultrasound in monitoring microwave ablation of papillary thyroid carcinoma: efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness by Xiangyu Li, Min Zhuang, Ziyue Hu, Xiaoxiao Xie, Likun Cui, Man Lu

“…However, the MFI group had lower treatment costs and operation time compared to the CEUS group (p &lt; 0.05), and patients in the MFI group reported higher satisfaction with the procedure (p &lt; 0.05).ConclusionThe effectiveness and safety of MFI monitoring during PTC ablation are similar to those of CEUS, with the added advantages of lower costs and greater patient satisfaction, making MFI a preferable option for patients.…”
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Treatment of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax after previously performed anti-recurrence operations by A. L. Akopov, A. S. Agishev, Ya. V. Pogodina

“…Additionally, in 4 patients (0.16), no invasive procedures were performed due to the small volume of pneumothorax. …”
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LMI-SI and Scharioth Additional Intraocular Lenses for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Review by M. M. Bikbov, O. I. Orenburkina

“…These IOL can be implanted during standard phacoemulsification with the implantation of usual posterior chamber IOL or years after the cataract extraction, which makes them unique among other lenses that are implanted only during the cataract extraction procedure. The Lipschitz Macular Implant (Israel, 2013) is a rigid IOL made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), implanted in a capsular bag, it requires an incision up to 6 mm. …”
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Factors of Financial Imbalance in the Compulsory Pension Insurance System: the Case of Russia by A. l. Safonov, Yu. V. Dolzhenkova

“…The conclusion is that the current procedure for determining insurance contributions to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation, which provides for a large number of benefits, does not correspond to generally accepted world practice and creates major risks for the financial balance of the pension system. …”
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Algorithm for investigating risk analysis and factors affecting suicidal attempts under uncertainty by RuiHua Liang, Ni Duan, XueJing Liu, Chuanqin Liu

“…Abstract Many people die from suicide, and it is a significant challenge in most societies, which calls for improved assessment procedures. This work presents a risk assessment model and outlines the risk factors for suicidal attempts under conditions of risk uncertainty. …”
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Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development and Their Relation with Remote Sensing by Farouk EL Baz

“…Articles and case studies in this new journal will<br />be case studies in an easy to follow explanation of the proper procedures and their expected benefits. <br />There is no limitation to subjects that would have an impact on the topic. …”
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LIVESTOCK AND MILK AND MEAT PRODUCTION IN THE TOP FIVE EU COUNTRIES REARING SHEEP AND GOATS, 2012-2021 by Agatha POPESCU, Mirela STANCIU, Iuliana ANTONIE

“…The empirical data from Eurostat and Faostat for the period 2012-2021 were processed using usual methods and procedures like fixed basis and structural indices, trend regression equation, determination coefficient and points method. …”
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Assessment of livelihood vulnerability to climate change among tribal communities in Chhindwara and Dhar district, Central India by Amit Kumar, T. Mohanasundari

“…Primary data collection involved a multistage sampling procedure where a household survey was conducted across both districts, yielding a sample size of 535 respondents. …”
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Automated Conversion of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Geometry Data for Window Thermal Performance Simulation by Changmin Kim, Changyoung Park, Changho Choi, Hyangin Jang

“…In order to achieve the purpose of this study, the following procedure is carried out. First, the framework for converting the information required in the simulation of the window set heat transfer coefficient from the BIM is suggested. …”
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Acceleration of Land Rights Certification Through Settlement of Land Tax Obligations by Roulinta Yesvery Sinaga, Sarah Selfina Kuahaty, Sri Rumada Sihite, Risqi Mumpuni Dsyastuti

“…Therefore, there is a need to simplify procedures and more effective tax education. Purposes of the Research: This study aims to examine the problem of what obstacles are faced by the parties responsible for the settlement of income tax and for land rights applicants, namely building acquisition tax (BAT) in the complete systematic land registration program (SLRP), and analyze how to optimize the settlement of Income Tax and BAT to utilize the land certificates made optimally. …”
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