Social network analysis of key stakeholders in Brucellosis prevention in Western Iran by Meysam Behzadifar, Mohammad Yarahmadi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Sahar Kargar, Saeed Shahabi, Samad Azari, Mariano Martini, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Methods This cross-sectional study employed social network analysis (SNA) to explore the relationships among key stakeholders in brucellosis prevention. …”
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Community perspectives regarding brain-computer interfaces: A cross-sectional study of community-dwelling adults in the UK. by Austen El-Osta, Mahmoud Al Ammouri, Shujhat Khan, Sami Altalib, Manisha Karki, Eva Riboli-Sasco, Azeem Majeed

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The primary aim of this study was to investigate public knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding BCIs including ethical considerations. The study also explored whether demographic factors were related to beliefs about BCIs increasing inequalities, support for strict regulations, and perceptions of appropriate fields for BCI design, testing and utilization in healthcare.…”
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Machine Learning in the Management of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Scoping Review by Aijing Luo, Wei Chen, Hongtao Zhu, Wenzhao Xie, Xi Chen, Zhenjiang Liu, Zirui Xin

“…While guiding data preparation and model selection for future studies, this review highlights the need to address prevalent limitations, including lack of external validation, and to further explore model generalization and interpretability.…”
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The combined impact of BMI and ABSI on all-cause mortality among American adults with diabetes by Shuwu Wei, Weimin Jiang, Huijuan Zheng, Jiale Zhang, Jie Yang, Yaoxian Wang, Yang Liu, Liqiao Sun, Xinrong Li, Junping Wei, Weiwei Sun

“…However, their combined impact, especially in diabetic populations with distinct obesity patterns, has been less frequently explored. This study investigates both the independent and combined effects of these anthropometric indices on mortality in diabetic Americans and compares their individual and combined diagnostic value. …”
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Associations between nutrient intake and osteoarthritis based on NHANES 1999 to 2018 cross sectional study by Xiaofeng Lv, Xinmin Deng, Rui Lai, Shanshan Liu, Zihao Zou, Xuechun Dai, Yalan Luo, Jian Luo, Ying Li

“…This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in a multi-cycle retrospective cohort study to explore the associations between the intake of six nutrients—carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, fat, folate, niacin and OA. …”
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Metatranscriptomes-based sequence similarity networks uncover genetic signatures within parasitic freshwater microbial eukaryotes by Arthur Monjot, Jérémy Rousseau, Lucie Bittner, Cécile Lepère

“…Using metatranscriptomics data, we employed a sequence similarity network-based approach to explore the metabolic specificities of microbial eukaryotes with different trophic modes in a freshwater ecosystem (Lake Pavin, France). …”
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The prognostic value of boost dose in residual cervical lymph nodes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients after intensity-modulated radiotherapy: a retrospective study by Mengting Xu, Liuling Wang, Jianming Ding, Yiying Xu, Zhaodong Fei

“…Abstract Background The administration of a boost dose to residual cervical lymph nodes (RCLN) following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains a controversial contentious issue. This study explored the prognosis of NPC patients with such residuals and evaluated the impact of an intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) boost on outcome. …”
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Experience of Aging in the Ngäbe-Buglé Community in Coto Brus, Costa Rica: A Qualitative Study by Melissa Rallo, Nicholas Leahy, Alexis Vetack, Hima Konduru, Shania Bailey, Lillianna Pedersen, Christine Wan, Wendel Mora, Virginia Rowthorn, Shailvi Gupta, Carlos Faerron Guzmán

“…Limited research exists on aging within Costa Rica’s Ngäbe-Buglé Indigenous community, particularly the La Casona community in Coto Brus. This study explores the aging experience of the Ngäbe-Buglé community in La Casona, aiming to identify challenges and potential resources to enhance the quality of life and aging experience for elderly community members. …”
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UAV rice panicle blast detection based on enhanced feature representation and optimized attention mechanism by Shaodan Lin, Deyao Huang, Libin Wu, Zuxin Cheng, Dapeng Ye, Haiyong Weng

“…Additionally, optimizing model parameters and exploring advanced data augmentation techniques could further enhance its detection capabilities and expand its applicability to broader agricultural scenarios.…”
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Nutritional knowledge and practices of low-income women during pregnancy: a qualitative study in two Oaxacan cities by Marian Marian, Ramona L. Pérez, Amanda C. McClain, Samantha Hurst, Elizabeth Reed, Kathryn M. Barker, Rebecka Lundgren

“…The aim of this study was to explore the nutritional practices, education and received and employed among women during their pregnancy. …”
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Role and mechanism of dexmedetomidine in regulating bone metabolism in tail-suspended osteoporotic rats by GUO Yunliang, WANG Can, ZHANG Xinyu

“… ‍Objective‍　‍To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine (Dex) on bone loss in tail-suspended rats and primarily explore its regulatory mechanism on bone metabolism. …”
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Comparative effects of gong’s mobilization and mobilization with movement in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a randomized clinical trial by Fareeha Amjad, Hasha Asghar

“…The mainstay of this clinical trial is a comprehensive comparative evaluation of MWM with Gong’s Mobilization as it remains insufficiently explored. The objective of this clinical trial was to compare the effects of Gong’s Mobilization and Mobilization with Movement on pain, range of motion and functional disability in patients with Adhesive Capsulitis. …”
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Modelling the mode choice behaviour of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) users in the Solent area of the UK by Nazam Ali, Seda Sucu Sagmanli, Nima Dadashzadeh, Djamila Ouelhadj

“…Thus, this research explores the transport mode choice of MaaS users between private transport, public/shared transport and active transport and how individual characteristics of users affect their mode choices. …”
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Fostering transformative learning and whole patient care among teaching hospital staff through artistic creation: a qualitative study by Kang-Ju Chou, Ying-Yao Cheng, Wen Cheng, Hsueh-Hua Chuang, Chun-Teng Tsai, Hua-Chang Fang

“…In this model, transformative learning is employed to broaden health-care providers’ (HCPs) perspectives. To explore how artistic creation influences HCPs’ perceptions of the value of WPC, this study examined the content of artworks created by HCPs in teaching hospitals. …”
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Effects of perioperative treatment of resectable adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction by immunotherapy (Adebrelimab) combined with chemotherapy (XELOX): protocol for a single... by Yingyi Li, Yuqin Cao, Xipeng Wang, Chengqiang Li, Liqin Zhao, Hecheng Li

“…Abstract Background For resectable adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG), current treatment exploration primarily focuses on perioperative chemotherapy regimens combined with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, but the long-term survival benefits of still require further investigation, and the use of upfront immunotherapy is typically restricted to patients with metastatic MSI-H (M1 MSI-H) disease due to their potential responsiveness to immunological agents. …”
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The Effects of Active Teaching and Learning Methods on The Pupils' Academic Performance in Four Selected Primary Schools in Bugamba Sub-County in Rwampara District. by Ampurire, Motion

“…There was critical review of the issues that have explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on active teaching as an independent variable and pupils' academic performance as the dependent variable and the methods of data collection were put into action. …”
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African animal trypanocide resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ewan, Thomas MacLeod, Susan, Christina Welburn

“…Major markers of resistance explored include TbAT1, P1/P2 transporters, folate transporters, such as F-I, F-II, F-III, and polyamine biosynthesis inhibitors. …”
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Credit Access and Performance of Women Owned Business in Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Musinguzi, Ambrose

“…The methodology of the study was cross-sectional research design and it explored both qualitative and quantitative data. A sample size of 80 respondents was selected from women-owned businesses in the southern division. …”
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The Relationship Between Mindset and Poverty Levels in Kisinga Sub-County Kasese District by Kambere, Roggers

“…The study explored the causes of poverty in rural areas of Kasese district. …”
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The Impact of Family Conflicts on Socio-Economic Prosperity: A Case Study of Muko Sub-County Rubanda District. by Akankwasa, Winfred

“…There was a critical review of the issues that have been explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on of family conflicts as an independent variable socio socio-economic prosperity as the dependent variable and the methods of data collection were put into action. …”
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