Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation by Wakida EK, Obua C, Rukundo GZ, Samantha M, Maling S, Karungi CK, Talib ZM, Haberer J, Bartels SJ

“…Key challenges included knowledge gaps in dementia care and limited resources. Participants emphasized the importance of training, mentorship, and standardized reporting tools to enhance the implementation of dementia care. …”
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Unintended pregnancy among women living with HIV and its predictors in East Africa, 2024. A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Eyob Shitie Lake, Mulat Ayele, Abebaw Alamrew, Befikad Derese Tilahun, Besfat Berihun Erega, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Getinet Kumie, Gizachew Yilak

“…Additionally, all stakeholders are urged to diligently implement the WHO recommendations, particularly emphasizing a four-pronged approach to a comprehensive PMTCT strategy and the prevention of unintended pregnancies.…”
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Bio-active composition, antibacterial activity and molecular docking studies of Salicia nitida (Benth.) root extracts by Wisdom U. Ike, Okereke C. Stanley, Nosiri Ijeoma, Okamgba C. Okezie, Nwokocha W. Osita, Aguwanba Chinedu, Aaron C. Friday

“…However, it is essential to note that these results are based on computational predictions, emphasizing the importance of experimental validation to confirm the actual nature and strength of the interaction. …”
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Capital formation and production of carbon emissions in low-carbon development by E.S. Siregar, S.U. Sentosa, A. Satrianto

“…The   government must strive for promoting eco-friendly agricultural practices with mitigated through outreach programs involving experts who educate farmers on minimizing emissions, reducing carbon emissions from pesticide with using biochar sourced from empty palm fruit bunches and also rice straw which is very easy to obtain at a low cost and is environmentally friendly, and emphasizing environmental preservation policies in the industrial sector like industrial transformation efforts with an effective approach to reducing carbon emissions such as restructuring various aspects of industrial activities, including investment, final demand, intensity and production methods. …”
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Entrepreneurship education for women through project-based flipped learning: The impact of innovativeness and risk-taking on course satisfaction by Seung-chul Yoo, Tu Anh Truong, Kwanghee Jung

“…On the practical side, our findings emphasize the imperative of fostering innovativeness in women’s entrepreneurship education. …”
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The shifting regulation and competition interface by Max Huffman

“…As policymakers and enforcers continue to emphasize goals that competitive equilibria cannot achieve, regulation will play an increasingly important role. …”
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THE PROSPECTS OF THE RUSSIAN-CHINESE HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION IN FRAMEWORK OF “ONE BELT, ONE ROAD” INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTATION by D. A. Smaliakou

“…The educational component of humanitarian interaction enables to provide effective tools for adjustment and support for the international dialogue and has an extensive range of opportunities for harmonization of cultural, social and even political standards.It is emphasized that further strengthening of the productive bilateral interaction of the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation is prevented by its developed model which is under construction and functions mainly at the level of public authorities. …”
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The dual anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant effects of Jianpi Huashi Tongluo prescription on Rheumatoid Arthritis through inhibiting the activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathw... by Fanfan Wang, Fanfan Wang, Jian Liu

“…Lastly, a co-culture system of RA patient-derived peripheral blood mononuclear cells (RA-PBMCs) and vascular endothelial cells (VECs) was established to mimic the in vivo microenvironment, and the anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant mechanisms of XFC were validated in vitro.ResultsData mining analysis revealed abnormally elevated levels of inflammatory and coagulation markers such as fibrinogen (FBG), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP), and rheumatoid factor (RF) in RA patients (p < 0.001), and emphasized the close correlation between XFC treatment and the improvement of these markers including Hs-CRP, ESR, and RF (confidence >60% and lift >1). …”
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Automated classification of stress and relaxation responses in major depressive disorder, panic disorder, and healthy participants via heart rate variability by Sangwon Byun, Ah Young Kim, Min-Sup Shin, Hong Jin Jeon, Hong Jin Jeon, Chul-Hyun Cho, Chul-Hyun Cho

“…This indicates the need for a tailored approach to stress monitoring in these patient groups. Additionally, we emphasized the significance of longitudinal scaling in enhancing classification accuracy, which can be utilized to develop personalized monitoring technologies for psychiatric patients.…”
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Perbandingan Model Generalized Ammi (Gammi) dengan Row Column Interaction Model pada Interaksi Genotipe dan Lingkungan by Kurnia Ahadiyah, Ardiana Fatma Dewi

“…The data used to compare the two methods is soybean pest data which contains four genotypes and five of soybean pests. This research emphasizes on comparing the results of modeling in different ways. …”
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Burden of type 2 diabetes due to high body mass index in different SDI regions and projections of future trends: insights from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study by Yun-fa Ding, An-xia Deng, Teng-fei Qi, Hao Yu, Liang-ping Wu, Hong-bing Zhang

“…The results of the analysis emphasized the geographic variability of T2DM disease burden associated with SDI Within the area covered by the study, a decreasing trend in ASMR for T2DM was observed in high SDI areas, with an EAPC value of − 1.07 and a confidence interval ranging from − 1.39 to − 0.76. …”
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Delta Neutrophil Index in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: An Innovation in Postoperative Mortality Assessment by Bilgiç A, Toprak B, Kaya H

“…Both preoperative and postoperative DNI levels are significantly linked to mortality, emphasizing DNI’s value in improving patient outcomes and reducing complications. …”
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Mindfulness Intervention for Health Information Avoidance in Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study by Chenyu Gu, Liquan Qian, Xiaojie Zhuo

“…ObjectiveThis study investigates the mechanisms influencing health information avoidance among older adults, emphasizing the mediating role of cyberchondria. In addition, it evaluates the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation as an intervention strategy to mitigate these behaviors. …”
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Optimization of SiC reinforced Al7039/Cu composites for enhanced thermal conductivity and hardness via response surface methodology by Fetene Teshome Teferi, Kishor Purushottam Kolhe, Assefa Asmare Tsegaw, Samuel Olawale Fatoba

“…The optimized Al7039/Cu/SiC composites exhibit significant enhancements over the base alloy, offering excellent properties suitable for demanding applications such as heat sinks, heat exchangers, mold tooling, and critical components in the automotive and aerospace sectors. This study emphasizes the potential of optimized MMCs to efficiently and cost-effectively fulfill advanced engineering requirements, promoting their adoption in innovative technologies.…”
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Developing a Machine Learning–Based Automated Patient Engagement Estimator for Telehealth: Algorithm Development and Validation Study by Pooja Guhan, Naman Awasthi, Kathryn McDonald, Kristin Bussell, Gloria Reeves, Dinesh Manocha, Aniket Bera

“…The results are encouraging and emphasize the value of combining psychology and machine learning to understand patient engagement. …”
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PRECIS-2 used as an implementation science tool for global environmental health: A cross-sectional evaluation of the Ecolectivos study protocol to reduce burning of household plast... by Lisa M Thompson, Annalyse Ferguson, Hina Raheel, Amy E Lovvorn, Mayari Hengstermann-Artiga, Maria Renee Lopez, Melinda Higgins, Eri Saikawa, Margaret A Handley

“…RCTs that use a pragmatic design emphasize the effectiveness of interventions in complex, real world settings. …”
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Response of Crop Yield and Productivity Contribution Rate to Long-Term Different Fertilization in Northeast of China by Xingzhu Ma, Xiaoyu Hao, Yue Zhao, Xinhua Peng, Jinghong Ji, Shuangquan Liu, Yu Zheng, Lei Sun, Baoku Zhou

“…Nitrogen fertilizer, as a limiting factor for crop growth in the black soil region, should be emphasized in its application.…”
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New Insights into the Role of Inflammatory Pathways and Immune Cell Infiltration in Sleep Deprivation-Induced Atrial Fibrillation: An Integrated Bioinformatics and Experimental Stu... by Liang J, Tang B, Shen J, Rejiepu M, Guo Y, Wang X, Shao S, Guo F, Wang Q, Zhang L

“…Furthermore, we utilized immunofluorescence and Western blot techniques to evaluate YBX1 expression and its role in activating NLRP3 inflammasomes in a rat model induced by SD.Results: A total of 540 common DEGs were precisely identified between the AF and SD data collections. Studies emphasizing functional enrichment have highlighted the significance of inflammation pathways, particularly the NOD-like receptor signaling route. …”
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Application of Patient-Generated Health Data Among Older Adults With Cancer: Scoping Review by Yesol Kim, Geonah Kim, Hyeonmi Cho, Yeonju Kim, Mona Choi

“…Future research should emphasize the use of PGHD, which interacts with patients to provide patient-centered care through patient engagement. …”
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Exploring Self-Management Behavior Profiles in Patients with Multimorbidity: A Sequential, Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study by Fu Y, Wu J, Guo Z, Shi Y, Zhao B, Yu J, Chen D, Wu Q, Xue E, Du H, Zhang H, Shao J

“…The integrated results highlighted distinct characteristics: Symptom-driven Profile patients exhibited reactive behaviors with limited health awareness, Passive-engagement Profile patients reduced engagement once symptoms stabilized, while Active-cooperation Profile patients proactively managed their conditions.Conclusion: Identifying three distinct self-management behavior profiles and their relationship with workload and capacity provides valuable insights into multimorbid patients’ experiences, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions targeting workload and capacity to improve health outcomes.Keywords: multimorbidity, self-management, workload, capacity, interaction, mixed-methods study…”
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