Care-seeking in the presence of signs of sexually transmitted infections in Moroccan women: A comparison between the COVID-19 pandemic and pre-pandemic era by Nezha Nacer, Nadia Ouzennou, Samia Rkha

“…The study revealed a relationship between women's healthcare seeking during the COVID-19 pandemic (p<0.05) and factors such as place of residence, education, marital status, socioeconomic status, and distance from healthcare facilities. The analysis of the distribution of data regarding syndromic reporting of STIs, between 2019 and 2020, revealed a difference of 17.2%. …”
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Barriers to early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: qualitative study by Alem Gebremariam, Adamu Addissie, Alemayehu Worku, Mathewos Assefa, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Ahmedin Jemal, Nebiyu Dereje

“…These themes and sub-themes include patient related barriers (inadequate knowledge, visits to traditional healers and practice of religious rituals as a solution for illness, poor adherence to the treatments and fear of side effects, and financial hardships) and provider related barriers (limited access to diagnostic and treatment infrastructure, inadequate training of healthcare providers and poor quality of care).Conclusions The findings of the study underscore the need to reinforce awareness among patients and the community, scale up the screening, diagnostic and treatment infrastructure, and advocate for quality of care in the healthcare facilities in Ethiopia to promote early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.…”
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CdS/Bi12O17Cl2 Heterostructure Promotes Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic CH4 Generation and Phenol Conversion by Dandan Hu, Yumin Cui, Xiaoyan Cao, Yan Han, Huiquan Li, Hui Miao, Yuying Wu, Huidan Yang, Wei Zhao, Chaonan Xu, Yupeng Yuan

“…We report a heterojunction photocatalyst by coupling CdS with Bi12O17Cl2 via a facile thermal annealing process. Such heterostructure can promote the charge separation between CdS and Bi12O17Cl2, thereby leading to a considerable improvement on the performance for CO2 reduction into valuable CH4 and phenol conversion under visible light exposure. …”
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Validation of Point-of-Care Glucose Testing for Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes by Marijana Vučić Lovrenčić, Vanja Radišić Biljak, Sandra Božičević, Edita Pape-Medvidović, Spomenka Ljubić

“…We found an excellent between-method correlation at fasting (r=0.9681, P<0.0001) and 2 h oGTT (r=0.9768, P<0.0001) and an almost perfect diagnostic agreement (weighted Kappa = 0.858). …”
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Rating pome fruit quality traits using deep learning and image processing by Nhan H. Nguyen, Joseph Michaud, Rene Mogollon, Huiting Zhang, Heidi Hargarten, Rachel Leisso, Carolina A. Torres, Loren Honaas, Stephen Ficklin

“…However, such consistency across labs, facilities, and experiments is often not feasible or attainable. …”
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Synthesis and application of optical silver nanoparticles capped carbon dots as dual-mode sensors for trivalent chromium ions in dietary supplements by Ratchadaporn Seedad, Pornpimol Prayongpan, Wutthikrai Busayaporn, Kriangsak Songsrirote

“…A facile method for trivalent chromium (Cr3+) ion determination using optical silver nanoparticles capped carbon dots (Ag@CDs) was developed. …”
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Technology of estimating nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide emissions by large industrial centers of Western Siberia by A.A. Lagutin, N.V. Volkov, E.Y. Mordvin, V.V. Sinitsin

“…The method of computational experiments to obtain quantitative estimates of CO2 emissions from large industrial facilities in the region consists in a joint analysis of data from TROPOMI/Sentinel-5P for the NO2 content and data from the OCO-2 orbiting carbon observatory for the CO2 content. …”
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Artificial intelligence on the agro-industry in the United States of America by Jahanara Akter, Sadia Islam Nilima, Rakibul Hasan, Anamika Tiwari, Md Wali Ullah, Md Kamruzzaman

“…In the context of the United States, AI's historical trajectory within the agricultural sector showcases a remarkable evolution from rudimentary applications to sophisticated systems focused on optimizing production and quality. The future of American agriculture lies in AI-driven innovations, spanning various facets such as image sensing for yield mapping, labor management, yield optimization, and decision support for farmers. …”
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Investigations of MWISP Filaments. I. Filament Identification and Analysis Algorithms, and Source Catalog by Yu Jiang, Xuepeng Chen, Sheng Zheng, Zhibo Jiang, Zhiwei Chen, Yao Huang, Yang Su, Li Sun, Jian-Cheng Feng, Haoran Feng, Ji Yang

“…We demonstrate the effectiveness of DPConCFil by applying the identification method to the clumps detected in the Milky Way Imaging Scroll Painting survey data set by FacetClumps, successfully identifying a batch of filaments across various scales within 10° ≤ l ≤ 20°, −5 $\mathop{.}…”
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Cerebral Malaria in Adults: A Retrospective Descriptive Analysis of 80 Cases in a Tertiary Hospital in The Gambia, 2020–2023 by Sheikh Omar Bittaye, Abubacarr Jagne, Lamin E. S. Jaiteh, Alfred Amambua‐Ngwa, Abdul Karim Sesay, Williams Estrada Ramirez, Asmell Ramos, Emmanuel Effa, Ousman Nyan, Ramou Njie

“…CM patients were younger (p < 0.001), more likely to be of the adolescent age group (p < 0.001), more likely to be referred from a lower‐level health facility (p < 0.001), and more likely to be admitted in intensive care p < 0.001) as compared to NSCM or UM patients. …”
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Reduction of Russia’s Energy Exports: Spatial Distribution of Economic Effects by Natalya Gennadievna Dzhurka, Olga Valeryevna Dyomina

“…From the point of view of leveling the adverse effects of export restrictions, the following directions of structural transformation of the Russian fuel and energy complex that are currently under active discussion are evaluated: 1) development of the electricity system, 2) creation of new LNG production facilities, 3) modernization of oil refineries and 4) development of oil and gas chemistry. …”
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The development of the University of Priština from 1969 to 1974 based on the writings of the student newspaper Novi svet by Miketić Uroš D.

“…The University lacked the capacity to deliver high-quality services, as the student population grew at a disproportionately faster rate than the teaching staff and campus facilities. Additional challenges included insufficient library resources and textbooks, an overloaded curriculum, outdated academic programs, and an inadequate assessment system. …”
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Modes at Guangzhou Urban Rail Transit Stations by CAI Hanzhe, LIN Junyan, WANG Zhi, YE Xiafei

“…［Objective］ In order to accurately calculate the required scale of the connection facilities at Guangzhou urban rail transit stations, it is necessary to study and predict the sharing rate of passenger flow under each transportation connection mode at the stations. …”
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Extraction and characterization of spherical nanocellulose from sesame husks by Mohammed Al-haql, Hoda Habbal, Bassam Al Oklah, Nesreen Qurabi

“…The objective of this study was to extract and characterize nanocellulose from sesame husks, which are typically discarded as waste by sesame processing facilities. However, these husks are rich in cellulose, presenting a valuable potential source for nanocellulose. …”
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Plant Mediated Green Synthesis and Antiviral Activity of Gold and Copper Nanoparticles using Malva parviflora L. Leaf Extract by Seyedeh Raana Charghani, Saadat Rastegarzadeh, Parzhak Zoufan, Seyedeh Elham Rezatofighi

“…In this study, a facile and eco-friendly method was developed for synthesizing gold and copper nanoparticles (AuNPs and CuNPs) using the ethanolic extract of Malva parviflora L., which acts as a reducer and stabilizer. …”
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Estimated prevalence and incidence of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in Japan by Tsukasa Okamoto, Mariko Hanafusa, Taketomo Abe, Takashi Shimamura, Masaru Ito, Yoko Wakai, Torahiko Jinta, Katsuyuki Higa, Yasuhiro Kondoh, Yasumi Okouchi, Ryo Okuda, Masashi Bando, Takafumi Suda, Hiromi Tomioka, Takeo Fujiwara, Masato Takase, Shigemi Yoshihara, Hiroshi Odajima, Yasunari Miyazaki

“…Results: Regarding adult cases, in total, 575 facilities responded to the survey, resulting in a response rate of 36.4%. …”
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Experimental study of mortar incorporating nano-magnetite on engineering performance and radiation shielding by Kunchariyakun Kittipong, Sinyoung Suthatip, MacKenzie Kenneth J. D., Pungkun Vithit, Raknarong Pakkamai, Teh Musofpar, Jekabaso Afham, Sittichan Narumol

“…This 5 wt% addition of nano-Fe3O4 also increased fast neutron removal cross-section (ΣR) of neutrons from 0.1109 cm−1 in the control sample to 0.1192 cm−1. …”
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Optimizing data collection for obstetrical ultrasound research at the primary health care level in rural Uganda by Renny Ssembatya, Abimbola Leslie, Kristen DeStigter, Erika M. Edwards, Joyce Nayiga, Samalie Nakibirango, Julian P. Arapa, Nicholas Bahati, Blandina Busingye, Thomas Eremu, Mary Nakafeero, Micheal F. Ssenoga, Frank B. Williams, Delia Horn

“…Here, we describe the methodology, experience and lessons learned while collecting data at lower-level primary health care facilities in rural Uganda. Methods Data collection was performed at Health Center III sites in rural Uganda, in partnership with Imaging the World and its affiliate Imaging the World Africa. …”
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Burtas Uterus Involution Phantom Development by Lily Novianti, Nurul Komariah, Wita Asmalinda

“…One effort to improve student competency is the availability of complete facilities and infrastructure. Currently, the phantom used does not describe in detail the process of uterine involution according to postpartum physiology. …”
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Instilling democratic values in social science learning in junior high school by Mila Wati, Syarbaini Saleh

“…The results of this study suggest that 1) Implementation of Group Discussion: in this case the teacher emphasizes the importance of group work to foster a sense of responsibility among students; 2) Educators use a variety of strategies to instill democratic values, including facilitating discussions that encourage students to express their opinions freely; 3) This involvement is related to their ability to practice democratic values, such as tolerance and respect for different viewpoints; 4) a supportive school environment, including the involvement of teachers and school leaders, plays an important role in the successful implementation of democratic values in the curriculum; 5) The effectiveness of the teaching used in integrating democratic values into the learning process; 6) Supporting and inhibiting factors: a) supporters, namely educators, students, facilities or infrastructure, and school culture; b) Obstacles are limited time and lack of motivation for students' learning.…”
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