Integrative hydrologic modelling of soil and water conservation strategies: a SWAT-based evaluation of environmental resilience in the Merguellil watershed, Tunisia by Taoufik Hermassi, Fathia Jarray, Waad Tlili, Issam Achour, Mohamed Mechergui

“…IntroductionAnalyzing the hydrological dynamics and assessing the impact of Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) techniques provides crucial insights for developing region-specific conservation strategies and advancing effective watershed management.MethodsA multi-objective calibration concept was applied to the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model, where simultaneous calibration across the watershed andits sub-watersheds was performed using multiple objective criteria. …”
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Digital Health Solutions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Systematic Review by Yihan Qi, Emma Mohamad, Arina Anis Azlan, Chenglin Zhang, Yilian Ma, Anqi Wu

“…Study bias was assessed using the RoB 2 (Cochrane Collaboration) and the ROBINS-I tool (Cochrane Collaboration). Data on prevention components, prevention types, study design, population, intervention, follow-up duration, personnel, and delivery settings were extracted. …”
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Diagnostic features, management and prognosis of type 2 myocardial infarction compared to type 1 myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kyle White, Ian Scott, Mansey Kinarivala

“…Risk of bias was assessed using Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment tool. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines were followed. …”
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Using the CIPP Model to elicit perceptions of health professions faculty and students about virtual learning by Sakineh Gerayllo, Mohammadali Vakili, Leila Jouybari, Zahra Moghadam, Ali Jafari, Alireza Heidari

“…Methodology The participants in this cross-sectional study were 522 students and 38 members of the faculty in six different faculties who were selected via stratified random sampling. The research tool was a validated and reliable researcher-made questionnaire developed based on the context, input, process, and product (CIPP) evaluation model. …”
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Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS-attributed mortalities and associated sociodemographic factors in Papua New Guinea: evidence from the comprehensive health and epidemiological surveillanc... by Chalapati Rao, Willie Pomat, Tony Okely, Bang Nguyen Pham, Norah Abori, Vinson D Silas, Ronny Jorry

“…This study examines TB and HIV/AIDS mortalities and associated sociodemographic factors in PNG.Method As part of a longitudinal study, verbal autopsy (VA) interviews were conducted using the WHO 2016 VA Instrument to collect data of 926 deaths occurred in the communities within the catchment areas of the Comprehensive Health and Epidemiological Surveillance System from 2018 to 2020.InterVA-5 cause of deaths analytical tool was used to assign specific causes of death (COD). …”
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Predicting cardiovascular outcomes in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes by combining risk factor trajectories and machine learning algorithm: a cohort study by Qi Huang, Xiantong Zou, Zhouhui Lian, Xianghai Zhou, Xueyao Han, Yingying Luo, Shuohua Chen, Yanxiu Wang, Shouling Wu, Linong Ji

“…This model may serve as a valuable tool for more personalized cardiovascular risk management in type 2 diabetes.…”
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ESTRATÉGIAS DE MARKETING NA SERRA DO CAPARAÓ by Rafael Neves Machado, Ivonete Faria Castelani, Paulo Roberto Cunha Junior, Elisângela Freitas da Silva

“…Place marketing contributes to the economic development of a region by showing that the tool, when well-implemented, attracts a variety of interests, enhancing and adding value to the place, making its target audience interested in getting to know the product. …”
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Evaluating the impact of faculty development programs at the workplace by using reflective critique writing technique by Sarah Amin, Shabana Ali Muhammad, Rahila Yasmeen

“…Reflective Critique writing is an important tool for evaluation of faculty development programs, as it provides opportunities for self-reflection, self-critique and self-awareness. …”
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Prediction Efficiency of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Acute Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection Patients with Renal Resistive Index and Semiquantitative Color Doppler by Huai Qin, Yaqiong Li, Nan Zhang, Tiezhu Wang, Zhanming Fan

“…Both postoperative RRI and SQC Doppler grade can be obtained rapidly by bedside ultrasound, which is a good tool for early prediction for postoperative PAKI.…”
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Clinical outcome analysis for surgical fixation versus conservative treatment on rib fractures: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis by Penglong Zhao, Qiyue Ge, Haotian Zheng, Jing Luo, Xiaobin Song, Liwen Hu

“…The Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) and the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) tool were employed to assess methodological quality, and relative risks (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated to evaluate the outcome measures. …”
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Feasibility study of an experimental social space-oriented rehabilitation concept for people with intellectual and/or multiple disabilities: a study protocol by Kathrin Förster, Judith Gartmann, Andrea Boekel, Thilo Busche, Christoph Egen

“…Mobile rehabilitation can be another tool to address the underuse of medical rehabilitation for people with intellectual and/or multiple disabilities. …”
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Birth and weaning weights in buffalo calves resulting from artificial insemination or natural mating in Venezuela by Aitor De Ondiz, Génesis Morales, Mariana S. Perea, Wilmer Morán, Juan Carlos Gutiérrez-Añez, Fernando P. Perea

“…This study demonstrated that artificial insemination is a valuable tool for improving weaning and yearling weights in buffalo herds. …”
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Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Comunicación Familiar en estudiantes universitarios / Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in College Students by Anthony John Erik Copez-Lonzoy, David Villarreal-Zegarra, Ángel Paz-Jesús

“…We conclude that the FCS presents adequate psychometric properties that support its use as an assessment tool for family communication in college. …”
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Comparison of positive BioFire FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panels, CSF cultures, CSF parameters, clinical presentation and in-patient mortality among patients with bacte... by Thein Myint, Jaime Soria, Yuanzheng Gao, Marice Ruiz Conejo Castillo, Vaneet Arora, Julie A. Ribes

“…This study highlights the importance of using MEP as a diagnostic tool, especially in patients who have already received antibiotics, where traditional culture-based methods may not be diagnostic. …”
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Washback of a High-stakes Language Exam on Spanish Teachers' Practice in Brazil by Yasser Abdullah Al Tamimi, Gladys Quevedo-Camargo, Rafael Sena Raposo de Melo

“…The Serial Assessment Program (PAS) is an annual reading test in Spanish, French or English functioning as a diagnostic, summative, and formative assessment tool and offering an entry opportunity for low-income students. …”
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Short-term and long-term effect of non-pharmacotherapy for adults with ADHD: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xinyue Yang, Lin Zhang, Jing Yu, Meng Wang

“…Cochrane Risk of Bias tool version 2 (ROB2) and Confidence in Network Meta-Analysis (CINeMA) were used to assess the risk of bias and the certainty of the evidence. …”
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Perinatal outcomes and predictors of placental abruption: a retrospective study in an Ethiopian tertiary care center by Mesfin Tadese, Gebresenbet Getachew, Tirusew Nigussie Kebede, Toyba Ebrahim Yesuf, Saba Desta Tessema, Wogene Asefa Damesa, Gebeyehu Shumet Solomon

“…Data was collected using a checklist prepared with the KOBO collect tool and then exported to SPSS version 25.0. Variables having a p-value of less than 0.05 were deemed significant in the multivariable logistic regression analysis that was done. …”
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Establishment and validation of predictive model of ARDS in critically ill patients by Senhao Wei, Hua Zhang, Hao Li, Chao Li, Ziyuan Shen, Yiyuan Yin, Zhukai Cong, Zhaojin Zeng, Qinggang Ge, Dongfeng Li, Xi Zhu

“…Conclusion Combining the LIPS score with other clinical parameters in a logistic regression model provides a more accurate, clinically applicable, and user-friendly ARDS prediction tool than the LIPS score alone.…”
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Educating the digital generation: the role of virtual communities by E. M. Kharlanova, N. V. Sivrikova, S. V. Roslyakova, E. G. Chernikova

“…The constructive approach sets a course to identify the principles of teaching staff support for the subsequent teenagers’ successful usage of this tool.                Data collection was carried out in the form of an online survey using the Yandex Forms Internet service in 2022. 2996 school students of the Chelyabinsk region aged from 13 to 17 years took part in the survey. …”
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Comprehensive Sepsis Risk Prediction in Leukemia Using a Random Forest Model and Restricted Cubic Spline Analysis by Kou Y, Tian Y, Ha Y, Wang S, Sun X, Lv S, Luo B, Yang Y, Qin L

“…Pairwise correlation analysis further revealed interactions among these variables.Conclusion: The RF model exhibited robust predictive power for sepsis in leukemia patients, providing clinicians with a valuable tool for early risk assessment and the optimization of treatment strategies.Keywords: leukemia, sepsis, prediction model, biomarkers, machine learning…”
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