Measuring the impact of managing incontinence on people with dementia and informal caregivers: Cognitive debriefing interviews of ‘ICIQ-Cog’ (English translation) by Miriam Avery, Nikki Cotterill, Mandy Fader, Margaret Macaulay, Ruth Kirschner-Hermanns, Cathy Murphy

“…The interviews were halted because the questionnaire did not fully meet unpaid caregivers needs. Conclusion:: This linguistic validation of the ICIQ-Cog questionnaire identified that it is not appropriate for use among unpaid caregivers. …”
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TB drug susceptibility testing in high fluoroquinolone resistance settings by F. Saluzzo, F. Masood, V. Batignani, F. Di Marco, U. Majeed, A. Ghazal, D.M. Cirillo, S. Tahseen

“…RESULTS: The analysis showed that MTB/XDR has 91.5% and 88.2% sensitivity and 99.5% and 97.7% specificity in detecting respectively isoniazid (INH) and resistance to FQs, demonstrating that MTB/XDR meets the WHO targets for INH resistance detection at the peripheral level. …”
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Association Analysis of the Genomic and Functional Characteristics of Halotolerant <i>Glutamicibacter endophyticus</i> J2-5-19 from the Rhizosphere of <i>Suaeda salsa</i> by Longhao Sun, Shanshan Sun, Tianyang Liu, Xinmin Lei, Ruiqi Liu, Junyi Zhang, Shanshan Dai, Jing Li, Yanqin Ding

“…However, the current exploration and development of HT-PGPB remain insufficient to meet the increasing demands of agriculture. In this study, an HT-PGPB isolated from coastal saline-alkali soil in the Yellow River Delta was identified as <i>Glutamicibacter endophyticus</i> J2-5-19. …”
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A Dual-Band Dual-Polarized Antenna for Harvesting in Cellular and Digital Terrestrial Television Bands by Khatereh Nadali, Neeraj Kumar Maurya, Patrick McEvoy, Max J. Ammann

“…Specifically, this antenna is crafted to achieve broad CP and adequate impedance bandwidths across targeted frequencies, crucial for the diverse requirements of ambient RF energy harvesting. Such a design meets our primary objectives of capturing RF energy effectively, with its omnidirectional pattern enabling it to collect ambient RF signals from different polarizations and directions.…”
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ML-Based Self-Optimization Handover Technique for Beyond 5G Mobile Network by Saddam Alraih, Rosdiadee Nordin, Asma Abu-Samah, Ibraheem Shayea, Nor Fadzilah Abdullah

“…The Fifth Generation (5G) and Beyond (B5G) mobile systems employ advanced technologies, such as millimeter Wave (mmWave) and Ultra-Dense Networks (UDNs), to meet future networks&#x2019; requirements. However, implementing these technologies may pose several challenges to the B5G network. …”
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The design and preliminary application of a training model for manual therapy for lymphedema (一种手法淋巴引流培训教具装置的设计与应用) by WANG Yuan (王媛), WANG Pei (王蓓), WANG Fengmei (王凤美), DING Yong (丁勇), XIA Shun (夏舜)

“…In order to meet the growing demand of lymphotherapists, training and patients, guidance, a specific model was designed for training manual lymphatic drainage therapy. …”
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A design method of large-scale partial similar model test for cementing casing string system by Linshan Qi, Yiyong Yin, Liyan Wang, Congfeng Qu, Guodong Liu, Jun Li, Dong Liang, Shuofei Yang

“…Finally, considering uncertain factors of the partial similarity test, the similarity model test with the axial size of double scale is designed, and the results show that the maximum prediction error of the first three natural frequencies is 7.06 %, which meets the engineering requirements. This study can provide useful theoretical guidance for the large-scale model test design of the CCSS.…”
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Optimal design for six-phase asymmetrical surface mount permanent magnet synchronous motor: An innovative approach considering fault tolerance and load variations for electric vehi... by Mahmoud Y. Mohamed, Ahmed Refaat, Ahmed Kalas, Ayman S. Abdel-Khalik, Shehab Ahmed, Mahmoud Fawzi

“…The findings underscore the critical role of fault tolerance consideration in the design phase, which enhances the robustness and adaptive performance of multiphase PMSMs to meet the condition of diverse load conditions. This research potentially sets a novel technique in PMSM design, steering towards machines that are not only performance-optimized but also inherently resilient to operational abnormalities.…”
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The status of care for youth with type 1 diabetes within and coming from humanitarian crises settings: a narrative review by Steven James, Samira B. Jabakhanji, Roopa Mehta, John McCaffrey, Maisoon Mairghani, Dominika Bhatia, Olive James, Sylvia Kehlenbrink, Philippa Boulle, Kiran Mejia Mehta, David Simmons, Edward W. Gregg

“…We aimed to determine, in youth with T1D (mean age (± 1SD) 0–17.9 years) within and coming from humanitarian crises settings (HCS), the reported prevalence that meet international consensus targets for glycaemic, blood pressure and lipid management, and incidence of severe hypoglycaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis. …”
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A global framework for integrating public health into wellbeing: why a public wellbeing system is needed by László L. Lippai, László L. Lippai, Klára Tarkó, Klára Tarkó, Attila Tanyi, Attila Tanyi, Zsófia Kollányi, Zsófia Kollányi, Mária Arapovics, József Vitrai, József Vitrai

“…Our conclusion is that the development and operation of a new set of institutions—the Public Wellbeing System (PWS)—based on the co-production of services that meet the needs and demands of society, and dedicated to the promotion of wellbeing, may provide an opportunity to overcome the public health paradox.…”
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High-Resolution Mapping of Concentrated Solar Power Site Suitability in Gharda&#x00EF;a, Algeria: A GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis by Abdelfetah Belaid, Mawloud Guermoui, Abdelkader Riche, Toufik Arrif, Hamdani Maamar, Cherier Mohamed Kamel, Abdelaziz Rabehi, Mohamad Mahmoud Al Rahhal

“…Algeria primarily relies on fossil fuels to meet its growing electricity demand, significantly contributing to climate change and the depletion of non-renewable resources. …”
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Optimal configuration strategy of energy storage considering flexible response of high energy-consuming industrial and mining loads in independent microgrid by Cuomu Yixi, Xiaoming Liu, Yu Li, Jingming Tan, Zhihong Liu, Basang Danzeng, Lei Wang

“…The results demonstrate that the proposed strategy can economically and effectively meet the power and energy balance of the independent microgrid and the electricity demands of high-energy-consuming loads, while promoting the improvement of new energy accommodation capacity.…”
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Long-term indwelling trans-anal ileus tube placement and nursing management for an elderly patient with intestinal obstruction (1例高龄肠梗阻患者长期留置经肛型肠梗阻导管的护理体会)... by ZHANG Jia (张佳), SUN Xin (孙鑫)

“…The key points of care are to improve the fixing method to prevent the tube dislocation; Protect the skin and prevent the occurrence of pressure ulcers; Keep the tube unobstructed to ensure effective drainage; Develop a diet plan to meet nutritional intake; Exercise reasonably to prevent complications; Strengthen psychological care and promote the recovery of the patient. …”
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Knowledge and awareness of asbestos risk among General Practitioners: Validation of a questionnaire in an area with a high incidence of asbestos-related diseases by Marinella Bertolotti, Manuela Tamburro, Angelo Salzo, Antonella Cassinari, Stefania Crivellari, Carlotta Bertolina, Marianna Farotto, Carmen Adesso, Michela Anna Di Palma, Anna Natale, Federico Torregiani, Guglielmo Pacileo, Antonio Maconi, Giancarlo Ripabelli

“…Methods: A questionnaire was administered to 216 GPs from all ASL AL territorial districts during 26 Territorial Assistance Equipes (EATs) meetings, held from September 2022 to January 2023. …”
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Experimental research on resource utilization of iron tailings powder in backfilling engineering by Guo-Hua Yuan, Yun-Shi Yao, Pu-Gang Zhang, Wei-Guo Hao, Kun-Peng Huang, Jin-Li, Qing-Fang Shang

“…The results show that under the premise of keeping the fluidity constant, the strength of the ITP slurry increases with the increase of the curing agent content; At the same strength, the water consumption significantly affects the fluidity; When using 8%~16% different curing agent dosage, the expansion degree is 280 mm ~ 600 mm, the wet density is 1.9 g/cm3 ~ 2.1 g/cm3, the 28d strength after curing is 1.4 MPa ~ 3.7 MPa, and the stone rate is greater than 92%; The ITP slurry prepared by vibration mixing with a mixing time of 120 s and the amount of curing agent at 8% meets the engineering application requirements of 7d strength of 0.6 MPa and expansion of 250 mm. …”
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Circadian Variation of Zinc, Copper, Selenium, and Bromine in Human Milk by Nor Hidayah Mohd Taufek, Hana’ Nahlaa Hafiz Majdi, Aina Zafirah Azhar, Abdul Rahman Fata Nahas, Awis Sukarni Mohmad Sabere, Joseph Bidai

“… Introduction: Human milk undergoes dynamic modifications throughout lactation to optimally meet the dietary and immunological requirements of the growing infant, with variations of its composition also occurring throughout the day. …”
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Large-Scale Cross-Cultural Tourism Analytics: Integrating Transformer-Based Text Mining and Network Analysis by Dian Puteri Ramadhani, Andry Alamsyah, Mochamad Yudha Febrianta, Muhammad Nadhif Fajriananda, Mahira Shafiya Nada, Fathiyyah Hasanah

“…The findings provide insights for destination management, marketing strategies, and policy development, highlighting the importance of tailoring tourism offerings to meet the diverse preferences of visitors from different global regions.…”
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Freezing Temperature Field of FSPR under Different Pipe Configurations: A Case Study in Gongbei Tunnel, China by Yin Duan, Chuanxin Rong, Hua Cheng, Haibing Cai, Wei Long

“…The research results show that the improved design with double circular freezing tubes exhibited a lower temperature and a higher cooling rate during the test, and the time required to meet the freezing design requirements was significantly shortened. …”
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Distribution Characteristics of the Plasma Irregularities Inside the Mid‐Latitude Ionospheric Trough Based on Swarm In Situ Measurements by Yiwen Liu, Wenhao Xie, Chao Xiong, Ting Ye, Yuhao Wang, Xin Wan, Yueyan Cao

“…It is speculated that the formation of nightside MTI not only requires the antiparallel conditions of density gradient and temperature gradient, but may also needs to meet the enough large magnitude of the two gradients.…”
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Social control: knowledge and attitude of professionals in the Academia da Cidade Program by Cícero Adriano Melo Figueirêdo, Bruno César Rodrigues da Silva, Amanda Emmanuelly de Melo Tavares Albuquerque, Mateus Gustavo Brainer, Sulamita Emy Tavares de Oliveira Mendonça Soares, Emmanuelly Correia de Lemos

“…However, more than 90.0% did not participate in health councils and territorial meetings. As a result, it was found that the majority of ACP professionals know social control according to the theoretical framework of the Unified Health System. …”
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