Retrospectively understanding the multifaceted interplay of COVID-19 outbreak, air pollution, and sociodemographic factors through explainable AI by Mohmmed Talib, Kripabandhu Ghosh, Gopala Krishna Darbha

“…The primary objective centers on deploying explainable AI (XAI) methodologies to elucidate the intricate pathways and latent mechanisms governing these associations.A multi-faceted approach was employed integrating ecological study, hybrid-ML, and XAI techniques to characterize the underlying dependencies and interactions driving the pandemic's spatiotemporal evolution and system dynamics. …”
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Assessment of the Prevalence and Patterns of Violence against Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Multicentre Study by Alphonsus Rukevwe Isara, Zara William Wudiri, Hadiza Abigail Agbo, Luret Albert Lar, Adesuwa Queen Aigbokhaode, Nyemike Simeon Awunor, For Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria

“…All the categories of HCWs in public healthcare facilities participated in the study. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the respective Health and Research Ethics Committees of the respective study sites. …”
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EBRD ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY by E. M. Evdokimova

“…The article focuses on one of the strategic European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) sector priorities – sustainable energy. …”
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Analytical Performances of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 RNA-Based Amplix® Real-Time PCR Platform for HIV-1 RNA Quantification by Christian Diamant Mossoro-Kpinde, Ralph-Sydney Mboumba Bouassa, Mohammad-Ali Jenabian, Serge Tonen Wolyec, Leman Robin, Mathieu Matta, Jean de Dieu Longo, Gérard Grésenguet, Laurent Andreoletti, Laurent Bélec

“…The HIV-1 RNA-based Amplix real-time PCR platform constitutes sensitive and reliable system for clinical monitoring of HIV-1 RNA load in HIV-1-infected children and adults, particularly adapted to intermediate laboratory facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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Sistema de información WEB para la administración del recurso hídrico superficial de la cuenca del río La Vieja, en Colombia by Jenny Carolina Ramírez-Leal, Elkin Aníbal Monsalve-Durango, Gabriel Lozano-Sandoval, Leidy Viviana Osorio-Jiménez

“…Esto con el fin de crear un sistema de integración de información de fácil acceso, que ofrezca a las personas datos reales y actuales acerca del estado de los recursos hídricos en la cuenca del río La Vieja, para futuras consultas e investigaciones. …”
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The Experience of Survivors of Firearm Suicide Attempts: A Retrospective Case Series by Jeffrey R. Savarino, MD, MPH, Emily Rubin, MD, JD, Peter T. Masiakos, MD, MS, Rachel McLellan, BA, Myron L. Rolle, MD, MSc, Pranav Nanda, MD, Christopher J. Stapleton, MD, Chana A. Sacks, MD, MPH

“…Most patients were discharged to an acute rehabilitation center (41%) or an inpatient psychiatric facility (41%). Conclusions:. Acute stress and alcohol intoxication were common in this cohort of patients who attempted suicide using firearms. …”
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A Review on Biohazards Removal in Ethiopia: Efficacy of Existing Treatment Systems and Challenges by Chalachew Yenew, Muluken Azage Yenesew, Argaw Ambelu, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas

“…In Ethiopia, however, significant research gaps limit progress, especially regarding the efficiency of Biohazard removal in existing treatment facilities. This review evaluates the effectiveness of current treatment methods for Biohazard removal, highlights key challenges, and offers recommendations. …”
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Response of Bird Community to Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant, Bandung, West Java by Diyah Kartikasari, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Novianto Bambang Wawandono, Pri Utami

“…The affected sites were surrounding production wells or geothermal power plants (30 samples) whereas not affected sites were with distance of 3,000 m to 9,000 m from those facilities (42 samples). The data collection was carried out during two seasons; dry and rainy season in (2015-2016). …”
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Modelos hidrológicos para la estimación de caudal ecológico by Jairo Isaí Alvarez Villanueva, José Francisco Huamán Vidaurre

“…Estos métodos hidrológicos utilizan registros históricos de caudales de estaciones hidrométricas para obtener de forma rápida y económica un resultado de fácil interpretación. Tennant-Montana (1976) es el método más usado en cuencas hidrográficas de 25 países para determinar el caudal ecológico, y es el segundo método más aplicado en EE UU y Canadá. …”
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L’apprentissage autorégulé : quand la métacognition orchestre motivation, volition et cognition by Mireille Houart

“…These approaches have led us to develop a model of self-regulated learning that integrates the different facets of learning : motivation, volition, cognition and metacognition. …”
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Sample Tracking Tool: A Comprehensive Approach Based on OpenArray Technology and R Scripting for Genomic Sample Monitoring by Giulia Trastulli, Giulia Calvino, Bruno Papasergi, Domenica Megalizzi, Cristina Peconi, Stefania Zampatti, Claudia Strafella, Carlo Caltagirone, Emiliano Giardina, Raffaella Cascella

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Centralizing genetic sequencing in specialized facilities is pivotal for reducing the costs associated with diagnostic testing. …”
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Research on the Manufacturing Process of Steel Bridge Piers for Suspended Monorail Transit by YIN Guifang, GONG Wenqiang, CHEN Xiaoshan, KONG Haiyong, WEI Chao, ZHU Gang

“…［Method］ Based on the Tourism Special Line Phase I Project, a supporting facility for Wuhan Optics Valley Ecological Corridor Tourism, the process research is conducted in response to the T-shaped structural characteristics of steel bridge piers for suspended monorail transit and combining the design requirements for the manufacturing accuracy of steel bridge piers. …”
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Thermal deformation compensation scheme to the sub-nanometre level of a piezoelectric offset mirror for MHz repetition rate free-electron laser by Baoning Sun, Qinming Li, Chuan Yang, Kai Hu, Zhongmin Xu, Xiaohao Dong, Weiqing Zhang, Xueming Yang

“…Free-electron laser (FEL) facilities operating at MHz repetition rates can emit lasers with average powers reaching hundreds of watts. …”
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Optimal Agent Framework: A Novel, Cost-Effective Model Articulation to Fill the Integration Gap between Agent-Based Modeling and Decision-Making by Abolfazl Taghavi, Sharif Khaleghparast, Kourosh Eshghi

“…However, the prescriptive facet of these applications is rarely portrayed. …”
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Optimisation of low and ultra-low dose scanning protocols for ultra-extended field of view PET in a real-world clinical setting by Johanna Ingbritsen, Jason Callahan, Hugh Morgan, Melissa Munro, Robert E. Ware, Rodney J. Hicks

“…The aim of this study was to optimise acquisition protocols for routine clinical imaging with FDG on the Quadra the prioritisation of reduced activity given physical infrastructure constraints in our facility. Low-dose (1 MBq/kg) and ultra-low dose (0.5 MBq/g) cohorts, each of 20 patients were scanned in a single bed position for 10 and 15 min respectively with list-mode data acquisition. …”
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Integration of HIV Care with Primary Health Care Services: Effect on Patient Satisfaction and Stigma in Rural Kenya by Thomas A. Odeny, Jeremy Penner, Jayne Lewis-Kulzer, Hannah H. Leslie, Starley B. Shade, Walter Adero, Jackson Kioko, Craig R. Cohen, Elizabeth A. Bukusi

“…HIV departments within Kenyan health facilities are usually better staffed and equipped than departments offering non-HIV services. …”
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The zoning of the relative morphotectonic activity of the Kan-Soleghan basin with an emphasis on the location of the Tehran-North Freeway tunnel by sara Kiani, Amir Karam, Nasrin Hoseinaei

“…In this respect, the evaluation of active tectonic processes and their effects on many human activities, such as the design and construction of cities, powerhouse, dams, and industrial facilities are of great importance. The passage of the Tehran-North Freeway Tunnel from the area increases the activity of the faults that contributed to the formation of the current morphology of the basin. …”
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Gothic Fault-Lines in Anne Brontë’s Social Fiction: The Case of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1848) by Isabelle Hervouet

“…The uneasy co-existence of social realism and Gothic remnants (prominent in the choice of structure and modes of characterisation) may then lie at the heart of the novel’s multi-faceted ambiguity.…”
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Students with disabilities in higher education call for personal empowerment, equitable inclusive systems, and individualized accommodations by Paul A. Bartolo, Michelle Borg, Anne-Marie Callus, Liberato Camilleri, Alistair De Gaetano, Marchita Mangiafico, Edward Mazzacano D'Amato, Carmen Sammut, Ramona Vella Vidal, Jonathan Vincent

“…IntroductionThe number of students with disabilities in higher education is increasing, but research shows that they continue to face significant challenges for equitable participation. …”
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A Comparative Study of Physical Activity Levels Between Rural and Urban Settings in Zimbabwe by Norman Manyeruke, Kerry Vermaak, Nicholas Mudonhi, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu

“…Those meeting the WHO recommended physical activity level were 51% less likely to have elevated blood glucose. Facilities to promote physical health are not being used. …”
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