The art of being healthy: a qualitative study to develop a thematic framework for understanding the relationship between health and the arts by Matthew Knuiman, Peter Wright, Michael Rosenberg, Christina R Davies

“…A health–arts framework is of value to researchers seeking to build the evidence base; health professionals interested in understanding the health–arts relationship, especially those who use social prescribing for health promotion or to complement treatments; in teaching medical, nursing and health-science students about arts outcomes, as well as artists and health professionals in the development of policy and programmes.Design A qualitative study was conducted. …”
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Knowledge and willingness towards malaria vaccines among caregivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Felista Mwingira, Deokary Matiya, Frank Chacky

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Teaching and applying telepractice for hearing and balance disorders in Africa in the COVID-19 era and beyond by Katijah Khoza-Shangase

“…Future policies should focus on enhancing technological infrastructure, providing affordable internet access, and integrating telepractice into healthcare training programmes. Further research is necessary to explore context-specific solutions and optimize the delivery of telepractice services in Africa.…”
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Design of Network Service Transmission with LDPC Coding in Space Laser Communication by ZHANG Xiaole, TAN Xiaochuan, LI Zhe

“…【Results】Finally, this article verified the design scheme on the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) board of XILINX, and tested the transmission rate of Ethernet data with different frame lengths by using a gigabit network tester. …”
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Corpus software in EFL teaching: Examination of language exposure by A. V. Kudryashova, Ya. V. Rozanova, T. V. Sidorenko

“…High-quality language education in technical universities requires its interdisciplinary relation to the content of highly specialised subjects corresponding to the training programmes aimed at instructing the future specialists. …”
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Soil Stabilization Using Terrasil And Zycobond on Ijikoyejo Street Surulere Lagos State Nigeria by A. A. Duyile, O. O. Amu

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Design of generic vedic ALU using reversible logic by Kanchan S. Tiwari

“…This paper details the design and implementation of a low-power Generic Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) based on Vedic mathematics principles, constructed using reversible logic gates and implemented on an Artix-7 Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA).The Vedic mathematics principles are employed to derive efficient computational methods, and reversible logic is harnessed to achieve minimal power dissipation and reduced heat generation in the ALU. …”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN CODUNCTING PREECLAMPSIA SCREENING by Iflah Aninda, Muhammad Ardian Cahya Laksana, Ivon Diah Wittiarika

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A scoping review of the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). by Carita Bramhill, Donna Langan, Helen Mulryan, Jessica Eustace-Cook, Anne-Marie Russell, Anne-Marie Brady

“…The range of needs experienced by patients with IPF are broad and varied and require a holistic approach to care including targeted research, coupled with the continuing development of patient-focused services and establishment of clinical care programmes.…”
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Mineral Characteristics and Organoleptic Properties of Musa balbisiana (Wild Banana) Pseudostem collected from San Francisco, Mainit, Surigao del Norte, Philippines and Incorporate... by G. Q. Diamola, E. C. Taer, R. J. C. Ferol, L. R. Antigro, B. C. Bagaipo

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A social ecological approach to identify the barriers and facilitators to COVID-19 vaccination acceptance: A scoping review. by Penny Lun, Jonathan Gao, Bernard Tang, Chou Chuen Yu, Khalid Abdul Jabbar, James Alvin Low, Pradeep Paul George

“…One of the biggest obstacles to implementing successful vaccination programmes is vaccine hesitancy stemming from concerns about effectiveness and safety. …”
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Fiscal Decentralization and Health Service Delivery in Itojo Sub-County, Ntungamo District, Uganda by Rosette, Kiconco

“…From the findings corruption causes delays in implementation of health programmes thus ineffective healthcare service delivery. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and Its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Chris, Agaba

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Health systems analysis and evaluation of the barriers to availability, utilisation and readiness of sexual and reproductive health services in COVID-19-affected areas: a WHO mixed... by José Guilherme Cecatti, Kun Tang, Igor Toskin, Moazzam Ali, Caron Kim, Stefano Uccella, Simone Garzon, Ge Yang, Vanessa Brizuela, Pisake Lumbiganon, Seni Kouanda, Alexandra Sawyer, Nigel Sherriff, Alessia Savoldi, Anna Thorson, Marleen Temmerman, Jörg Huber, Soe Soe Thwin, Maddalena Cordioli, Massimo Mirandola, Jaime Vera, Armando Seuc, Laila Ladak, Debbie Williams, Luis Bahamondes, Deda Ogum Alangea, Abdu Mohiddin, Eunice Nahyuha Chomi, Sothornwit Jen, Modey Emefa, Hamsadvani Kuganantham, Armando Humberto Seuc, Eunice Chomi, Hanxiyue Zhang, Yifan Zhu, Yueping Guo, Chunxiao Peng, Kwasi Tropsey, Emefa Judith Modey, Rozina Karmaliani, Jen Sothornwit, Ferdinand Okwaro, Ranieri Poli, Joy Jerop Chebet, Hugo Gamerro Abrego

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Creating pathways for collaboration between Argentina and the UK to utilise microbial biofilms in sustainable agriculture by Patricia L. Abdian, Miguel Cámara, Fabricio D. Cassan, Gabriel Castrillo, Marisa Díaz, Gustavo Gonzalez Anta, Claire Hodge, Jo Slater-Jefferies, Cait E. MacPhee, Enzo Moriconi, Paulina D. Rakowska, Rasmita Raval, Duncan Ross, Juan F. Sandoval, Diego O. Serra, Claudio Valverde, Jeremy Webb, Ana Winters

“…Commitment from the governments and support from funding bodies in both countries will be essential for the establishment of robust research programmes and long-term successful collaborations between researchers, industry and end users. …”
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Men’s Attitudes Towards Participation in Organised Prostate Cancer Testing: An Abductive Thematic Analysis by Markus Arvendell, Lottie Phillips, Sara Delilovic, Moa Backman Enelius, Karin Olsson, Anetta Bolejko, Olof Akre, Sigrid Carlsson, Anne Richter, Anna Lantz

“…Background and objective: Organised prostate cancer (PCa) testing (OPT) was introduced in Sweden to gain knowledge in preparation for a potential national PCa screening programme. This study aims to explore men’s opinions regarding the OPT invitation letters and the attitudes influencing their decision to participate in or decline OPT. …”
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Exoskeleton Training for Spinal Cord Injury Neuropathic Pain (ExSCIP): Protocol for a Phase 2 Feasibility Randomised Trial [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with rese... by Orlaith Doherty, Conor White, Nanna Brix Finnerup, Eimear Smith, Mark Pollock, Nathan Kirwan, Olive Lennon, Catherine Blake

“…The comparator will be an equally dosed, blended relaxation programme devoid of motor imagery prompts. 40 participants with moderate-to-severe NP post SCI will be recruited and randomised to intervention and comparator groups. …”
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Multicentre study conducted across centres in the USA, Europe and Australia to assess the safety and effectiveness of a bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation system for the treat... by B Tucker Woodson, Maria V Suurna, M Boyd Gillespie, Tod C Huntley, Melyssa Hancock, Angela Santos, Jeyakumar Subbaroyan, Fatima Makori, Grégoire Fesneau, Clemens Heiser, David T Kent

“…Secondary effectiveness endpoints include mean changes in quality-of-life assessments (daytime sleepiness and its effect on activities of daily living, OSA-specific quality of life, daytime sleepiness), levels of intermittent hypoxia, change in hypoxaemic burden and OSA severity.Ethics and dissemination The Food and Drug Administration, Advarra Institutional Review Board (IRB), University of Tennessee HSC IRB, University of Pennsylvania IRB, Weill Cornell Medicine IRB, Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedert Hospital, Human Research Protections Programme Vanderbilt University, St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee, Ethisch Comite Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen and Technische Universitat Munchen reviewed and approved this protocol. …”
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Integrated communication support program for oncologists, caregivers and patients with rapidly progressing advanced cancer to promote patient-centered communication: J-SUPPORT 1904... by Makoto Ueno, Takuhiro Yamaguchi, Tempei Miyaji, Yosuke Uchitomi, Takuji Okusaka, Masafumi Ikeda, Maiko Fujimori, Ayako Sato, Sayaka Jinno, Masato Ozaka, Yukiko Takayama, Yoshiyuki Majima

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a new, integrated communication support program for oncologists, patients with rapidly progressing advanced cancer and their caregivers.Methods and analysis The proposed integrated communication support programme is in the randomised control trial stage. …”
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To be or not to be: a cross-sectional study on suicidal ideation, intensity of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among medical students in Kerala, India by Sangeetha Merrin Varghese, Nikhil V Paulson, Pranathi Ajayan, Jithin Mathew Abraham, Pramod Thomas, Anoop Ivan Benjamin, George Chandy Matteethra

“…However, the country lacks a comprehensive national programme to prevent suicidal deaths among medical students. …”
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