Estimating the Prevalence of Schizophrenia in the General Population of Japan Using an Artificial Neural Network–Based Schizophrenia Classifier: Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey by Pichsinee Choomung, Yupeng He, Masaaki Matsunaga, Kenji Sakuma, Taro Kishi, Yuanying Li, Shinichi Tanihara, Nakao Iwata, Atsuhiko Ota

“…These approaches are likely to underestimate the true prevalence owing to stigma, poor insight, or lack of access to health care among respondents. To address these issues, we previously developed an artificial neural network (ANN)–based schizophrenia classification model (SZ classifier) using data from a large-scale Japanese web-based survey to enhance the comprehensiveness of schizophrenia case identification in the general population. …”
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Problematic Internet use among resident physicians at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Yiknashewa Solomon Mekonnen, Selamawit Alemayehu Tessema, Solomon Dhabi Bedane, Askalemariam Bikiss Ali

“…Resident physicians are at risk of exhibiting problematic internet use due to the high stress of academic demands, social isolation, long working hours, busy schedules, and internet access. There is limited research on this topic and targeting resident physicians in Ethiopia. …”
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Geospatial distribution and predictors of postnatal care utilization during the critical time in Ethiopia using EDHS 2019: A spatial and geographical weighted regression analysis. by Muluken Chanie Agimas, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh, Meron Asmamaw, Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw

“…Therefore, encouraging facility delivery, awareness creation by expanding media access, and literacy are highly recommended to improve the utilization of PNC services during this critical time in Ethiopia.…”
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АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ТЕНДЕНЦИИ РАЗВИТИЯ ПРАВОВОГО И ПОЛИТИЧЕСКОГО ЗНАНИЯ НА СТРАНИЦАХ ЖУРНАЛА RUSSIAN STUDIES IN LAW AND POLITICS... by В. М. Большакова

“…Знаковым событием для дальнейшего эффективного функционирования журнала и повышения внимания к нему со стороны научно-академического сообщества является включение Russian Studies in Law and Politics в международную базу научных и академических журналов с открытым доступом Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Входящие в названную базу научные издания представляют свое содержание открытым образом, без взимания платы за любое законное использование этих материалов, не выдвигают требований по регистрации или авторизации пользователей, и отвечают самым высоким стандартам качества, что обеспечивается сплошной научно-экспертной оценкой поступающих на рассмотрение работ. …”
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Application of green silver nano-particles as anti-bacterial and photo-catalytic degradation of azo dye in wastewater by Zainab Haider Ali, Lubna Abdulazeem, Wurood Alwan Kadhim¹, Mazin H. Kzar³, Osamah J. Al-sareji

“…Abstract Ensuring everyone enjoys healthy lifestyles and well-being at all ages, Progress has been made in increasing access to clean water and sanitation facilities and reducing the spread of epidemics and diseases. …”
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Alternatives to Traditional Physical Science Laboratory Experiences: A Review by Mercy Ogunsola-bandele, Dietmar Kennepohl

“…., increased flexibility and access) and disadvantages (e.g., no face-to-face contact and some additional costs) outlined in the articles is presented. …”
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Effectiveness of nicotine salt vapes, cytisine, and a combination of these products, for smoking cessation in New Zealand: protocol for a three-arm, pragmatic, community-based rand... by Natalie Walker, Amanda Calder, Joanne Barnes, George Laking, Varsha Parag, Chris Bullen

“…Eligible participants will be people who smoke daily (N = 800, 90% power) from throughout New Zealand, who are: aged ≥ 18 years, motivated to quit in the next two weeks, able to provide online consent, willing to use e-cigarettes and/or cytisine, and have daily access to a mobile phone. Recruitment will utilise multi-media advertising. …”
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Research on Material Design of Medical Products for Elderly Families Based on Artificial Intelligence by Jinjin Rong, Xu Ji, Xin Fang, Moon-Hwan Jee

“…A significant number of the AI applications on cell phones accessible today could screen wellbeing information, like every day exercises, diet, and surprisingly the senior’s way of life, in a less nosy way. …”
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A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES by Mubashshir Bin Mahbub, Mushfiq Nabil, Taskin Ahmed

“…Participants articulated how access to relevant and timely information has enhanced their forecasting accuracy and overall strategic agility, enabling organizations to swiftly adapt to changing market conditions and capitalize on emerging opportunities. …”
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Co-design in healthcare with and for First Nations Peoples of the land now known as Australia: a narrative review by James Gerrard, Shirley Godwin, Kim Whiteley, James Charles, Sean Sadler, Vivienne Chuter

“…Authentic co-design of health services can reduce racism and improve access through its decolonising methods and approaches which are strategically anti-racist. …”
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Embedding the patient voice into research on spontaneous preterm birth-themes from a Preterm Birth Advisory Council. by Gillian Corbett, Mandy Daly, Dylan Keegan, Patricia Horgan, Catriona Keyes, Larissa Luethe, Siobhan Corcoran, Fionnuala M McAuliffe

“…While medical and surgical interventions play their role in objectively reducing risk, much of pregnancy care after preterm birth centres on psychological support and continuity of care.Lack of awareness on risk factors for sPTB is an obstacle to timely referral and access to care. Patient experience of preterm birth prevention and timely interventions are improved where risk factor awareness exists.Importance of preconceptual counselling. …”
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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness Through Tabletop Disaster Exercises: A Scoping Review of Benefits for Health Workers and Students by Emaliyawati E, Ibrahim K, Trisyani Y, Nuraeni A, Sugiharto F, Miladi QN, Abdillah H, Christina M, Setiawan DR, Sutini T

“…The inclusion criteria were full-text articles that can be accessed and published in English and primary studies.Results: This scoping review includes 12 articles. …”
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Nursing professionalism and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Moges Tadesse Abebe, Agerie Mengistie Zeleke, Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Yosef Aragaw Gonete, Worku Chekol Tassew

“…Methods PubMed, Science Direct, HINARI, African Journals Online, Google Scholar, and university online institutional repositories in Ethiopia were accessed from 15/10/2024–30/10/2024. The items were assessed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Spatial distribution and determinants of improved shared sanitation facilities among households in Ethiopia: Using 2019 mini-Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. by Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Daniel Gashaneh Belay

“…Significant factors related to the use of shared toilet facilities were being 55 years of age or older, possessing secondary or higher education, having a middle or rich wealth status, living in urban areas, and residing in metropolitan or peripheral regions. To improve access to and utilization of shared sanitation facilities, Ethiopian policy should emphasize user education and awareness.…”
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Global, regional, and national burden of young COPD, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Yi Zhu, Tao Shen, Ruixin Guo, Ke Liu, Xiyu Cao, Xiuli Yang, Chuantao Zhang

“…Improving air quality, promoting smoking cessation, and increasing access to lung function tests, raising awareness of young COPD are key strategies for alleviating the burden of young COPD.…”
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Clinical Efficacy of Curcumin and Vitamin E on Inflammatory-Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Primary Symptoms of Menopause in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: A Triple-Blind Randomized... by Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili, Alireza Ostadrahimi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Khatereh Ataei-Almanghadim, Sara Dousti, Amir Mehdi Iranshahi

“…As a suggestion, potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents such as curcumin and vitamin E could be used as an effective alternative treatment due to parsimony, suitable access, and fewer side effects. Therefore, the present study was conducted to find out whether supplementation with curcumin and vitamin E affects inflammatory-oxidative stress biomarkers and primary symptoms of menopause in healthy postmenopausal women. …”
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Real-world effectiveness of hemodialysis modalities: a retrospective cohort study by Yan Zhang, Anke Winter, Belén Alejos Ferreras, Paola Carioni, Otto Arkossy, Michael Anger, Robert Kossmann, Len A. Usvyat, Stefano Stuard, Franklin W. Maddux

“…Baseline characteristics were similar between baseline modalities, except that hemodiafiltration patients were a median of 2 years younger, had higher percentage of fistula access (66% vs. 47%), and had longer mean dialysis vintages (4.4 years vs. 2.6 years). …”
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Arab representation in Israeli healthcare professions: achievements, challenges and opportunities by Bruce Rosen, Sami Miaari

“…To build on achievements to date, and to promote continued progress, policymakers should expand access to health professional education within Israel, upgrade the skills of graduates of non-Israeli universities, promote diversity in leadership positions and key specialties, and expand specialty care services in Arab localities.…”
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Assessing the Uses, Benefits, and Limitations of Digital Technologies Used by Health Professionals in Supporting Obesity and Mental Health Communication: Scoping Review by Amanda Kearns, Anne Moorhead, Maurice Mulvenna, Raymond Bond

“…Benefits included enhanced access to care and engagement, personalized digital cognitive behavioral therapy, perceived stigma reduction, privacy, and improved physical health outcomes in weight reduction. …”
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Single-vehicle injury crashes on rural roads in Iceland: contribution of unforgiving roadsides to fatal and serious injuries of vehicle occupants by Audur Thora Arnadottir, Gudmundur F. Ulfarsson, Sungyop Kim

“…The model results showed that two roadside elements, rocks and steep transverse slopes (e.g. where an access road enters a main road), hit by a vehicle in a run-off-road crash, more than doubled the probability of high severity. …”
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