Post-conflict nutritional status of school-age children in North Wollo zone, Northeast Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional study by Zelalem Dejazmach, Birtukan Gizachew Ayal, Woldeteklehaymanot Kassahun, Getinet Kumie, Muluemebet Kassa, Berihun Mulu Yayeh, Seada Seid Ahmed, Abebe Worku Gela, Habtu Debash, Selamawit Ayalew, Asmamaw Ameshe, Abebaw Alamrew, Mulu Shiferaw Asfaw, Sefineh Fenta feleke, Melese Abate Reta

“…Socio-demographic data was collected through a structured questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements were transformed into indices using the World Health Organization’s Anthro-software. …”
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The contribution of personalized video feedback to robotic partial nephrectomy training in realistic 3D tumor kidney models: design, production and implementation by Ahmet Furkan Sarıkaya, Kayhan Tarım, Ersin Köseoğlu, Arif Özkan, İbrahim Can Aykanat, Baris Esen, Umut Can Karaarslan, Mustafa Müdüroğlu, Şevval Kanlı, Murat Can Kiremit, Yakup Kordan, Mevlana Derya Balbay, Tarık Esen, Serdar Aydın, Serdar Aydın, Abdullah Erdem Canda, Abdullah Erdem Canda

“…This suggests that structured preparatory training with objective performance targets can enhance learning outcomes in surgical simulation. …”
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Virtual Intervention for Vertebral frActures (VIVA): protocol for a feasibility study of a multicentre randomized controlled trial by Ada Sevinc, Alexandra Papaioannou, Suzanne N. Morin, Jennifer A. Watt, Raheem B. Kherani, Sheila Brien, Larry Funnell, Lehana Thabane, Lauren A. Beaupre, Jenna C. Gibbs, Heather Keller, Caitlin McArthur, Matteo Ponzano, Sonia Singh, Sharon Straus, Jenny Thain, Zachary J. Weston, Timothy H. Wideman, Christopher D. Witiw, Lora Giangregorio

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Multiparameter Inversion Early Warning System of Tunnel Stress-Seepage Coupling Based on IA-BP Algorithm by Junxiang Wang, Jie Sun, Haijun Kou, Yaxian Lin

“…The intelligent back analysis method based on the IA-BP algorithm is applied to the multifield coupling parameter back analysis, provides the basis and help for the structural design and construction of soft rock tunnel in water-rich stratum.…”
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Relevance of the Physicochemical Properties of Calcined Quail Eggshell (CaO) as a Catalyst for Biodiesel Production by Leandro Marques Correia, Juan Antonio Cecilia, Enrique Rodríguez-Castellón, Célio Loureiro Cavalcante, Rodrigo Silveira Vieira

“…The natural quail eggshell was calcined at 900°C for 3 h, in order to modify the calcium carbonate present in its structure in CaO, the activity phase of the catalyst. …”
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Experimental Evaluation of Pet Food Waste as Biomass Fuel: Corrosion, Emissions, and Energy Potential by Harald Puratich-Fernández, Joaquin Aburto-Hole, Joaquin Díaz, Francisca Angerstein, Fernanda de Groote, Héctor Quinteros-Lama, Johan González, Diógenes Hernández

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THE PROBLEM OF TERRORISM AND APPROACHES TO AFGHANISTAN IN THE RUSSIA-INDIA-CHINA TRIANGLE by S. I. Lunev

“…Moreover, along with the refusal to accept the monopolar structure of the world system, it is the fight against such radicalism that is the main parameter contributing to the real existence of the triangle. …”
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State policy of ensuring demographic security: characteristics of basic concepts by Z.O. Hrytsyshena

“…It is proposed to consider demographic security as an integrative system that includes three interrelated components: structural-quantitative, qualitative-reproductive and institutional-regulatory. …”
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Endophytic fungi as a source of antimicrobial compounds against emerging methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Shefali Bansal, Mahavir Joshi, Prachi Mahajan, Smile Sharma, Sukhminderjit Kaur, Babita Thakur, Prabhjot Singh Jassal, Ranjan Singh, Manikant Tripathi

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Understand the Changes in Motivation at Work: Empirical Studies Using Self-Determination Theory-Based Interventions by Zheni Wang, Melanie Briand

“…Results support the effectiveness of the training, as managers were rated by their direct subordinates as having fewer needs-thwarting behaviors and reported self-improvement in needs satisfaction and frustration six weeks after completing the training program. Study two used the mean and covariance structure analysis and tested the impact of three types of basic psychological needs-supportive/thwarting and control conditions (3 × 2 × 1 factorial design) on participants’ situational motivation, vitality, and general self-efficacy for playing online word games within 30 min. …”
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Effectiveness of Family Therapy in Social Work Practice in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Tukamushaba, Vian

“…Establishing rapport and building a therapeutic alliance with each family member, some respondents also showed that creating a genogram to visually represents the family structure, relationships, and patterns across generations. …”
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Early findings from the integration of hypertension care into differentiated service delivery models for HIV in Uganda: a mixed‐method study by John Baptist Kiggundu, Fred C. Semitala, Chelsea Faith Lipoto, Lilian Giibwa, Robert Twine, Savio Mwaka, Florence Ayebare, Christine Kiwala, Evelyn N. Magambo, Gerald Mutungi, Isaac Ssinabulya, Donna Spiegelman, James Kayima, Martin Muddu, Jeremy I. Schwartz, Anne R. Katahoire, Chris T. Longenecker

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Cuidar de pessoas transexuais na ótica dos residentes de enfermagem [Care for transgender people from the nursing resident’s perspective] [Cuidar de personas transexuales en la ópt... by Julia Sousa Martins de Almeida, Elizabeth Rose Costa Martins, Cristiane Maria Amorim Costa, Paula Costa de Moraes, Gabriela Dandara Fernandes Ferreira, Thelma Spindola

“…Method: an exploratory, qualitative, descriptive study was conducted in 2017, in the urology unit of a university hospital Rio de Janeiro city, by semi-structured interview of 13 first- and second-year nursing residents of the clinical surgery program. …”
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN BEHCHET’S DISEASE by P. S. Ovcharov, T. A. Lisitsyna, D. Yu. Veltishchev, O. F. Seravina, O. B. Kovalevskaya, S. I. Glukhova, Z. S. Alekberova, E. L. Nasonov

“…ADSDs were diagnosed by a psychiatrist according to the ICD-10 during semi-structured interviews using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). …”
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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…<h4>Background</h4>Cervical cancer screening program in Uganda is opportunistic and focuses mainly on women aged 25-49 years. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Needle Stick Injury Management among Nurses and Nursing Students: A Cross-sectional Study by Akansha Goyal, Pratiksha, Shipra Yadav, Sapna Chauhan

“…Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire divided into four sections: demographic details and KAP. …”
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Identidad profesional diada docente-discente: Implicancias en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de matronería by Janet Altamirano-Droguett, Francisca Araya-Acuña, Katherine Jorquera-Carrasco, Amanda Peña-Peña

“…Method: The research was qualitative interpretative by means of semi-structured interviews with 17 teachers and 16 students of the university degree of Obstetrics and Childcare of the Universidad de Antofagasta, Chile. …”
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Detection and Identification of Potentially Harmful Microalgal Species in Doreri Bay, Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia: A Preliminary Study by Tresia Sonia Tururaja, Roni Bawole, Rina A. Mogea, Murtihapsari Murtihapsari, Jemmy Manan, Aradea Bujana Kusuma, Duaitd Kolibongso

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Quantum Vulnerability Analysis to Guide Robust Quantum Computing System Design by Fang Qi, Kaitlin N. Smith, Travis LeCompte, Nian-feng Tzeng, Xu Yuan, Frederic T. Chong, Lu Peng

“…For example, the estimated probability of success (ESP) is the state-of-the-art metric used to gauge quantum program performance. The ESP suffers poor prediction since it fails to account for the unique combination of circuit structure, quantum state, and quantum computer properties specific to each program execution. …”
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The dual role of PGAM5 in inflammation by Yuxin Qi, Bhavana Rajbanshi, Ruihan Hao, Yifan Dang, Churong Xu, Wei Lu, Liming Dai, Bingjun Zhang, Xiaoling Zhang

“…Phosphoglycerate mutase family member 5 (PGAM5) is a novel modulator of mitochondrial homeostasis in response to mechanical stimulation. Here we review the structure and sublocalization of PGAM5, introduce its importance in programmed cell death and summarize its crucial roles in the development and progression of inflammatory diseases such as pneumonia, hepatitis, neuroinflammation and aging. …”
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