USING A DIDACTIC TOOL WITH IT-SUPPORT FOR TEACHING GEOGRAPHY IN A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN SLOVAKIA by Viktor Hladush, Slávka Bendíková, Barbora Kovačova, Marcela Čarnická

“…These tests were utilized to ensure the reliability and significance of the findings. …”
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Recent advances in chitosan-based active and intelligent packaging films incorporated with flavonoids by Xuanzhuo Liu, Fengfeng Xu, Huimin Yong, Dan Chen, Chao Tang, Juan Kan, Jun Liu

“…Biopolymer-based films are promising packaging materials to maintain food quality, reduce food waste and ensure food safety. Chitosan, a biopolymer with excellent film-forming ability, can act as the carrier for plant-derived bioactive compounds. …”
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Cultural adaptation, translation and validation of the conflict in adolescence dating relationship inventory (CADRI) in the Greek language. by Esperanza Barroso-Corroto, Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres, José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera, Ángel López-Fernández-Roldan, Carlos Navarrete-Tejero, Evangelia Kartsoni, Antonios Christodoulakis, Athina Patelarou, Michail Zografakis-Sfakianakis

“…<h4>Aim</h4>To culturally adapt, validate, and translate the Conflict in Adolescent Dating Relationship Inventory (CADRI) in the Greek language to ensure its reliability and cultural and linguistic validity in the Greek population.…”
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The position of Lithuanian parties towards Poland in 1920-1926: from modus vivendi to permanent confrontation by Andrius Grodis

“…Unsuccessful attempts to regulate the conflict with Poland in a pacific way and to regain the historical capital made the leaders of the state's political parties choose a state of permanent confrontation with Poland and seek support to ensure the safe existence of the state from the Soviet Union and Germany. …”
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Maximizing tuberculosis services through private provider engagement – A case study from Pakistan by Aamna Rashid, Surbhi Sheokand, Razia Fatima, Hammad Habib, Adeel Tahir, Asim Saleem, Poshan Thapa, Petra Heitkamp

“…Their public–private mix (PPM) strategies like, involving General Practitioners (GPs), large private hospitals, pharmacies, specimen transportation and mobile outreach chest camps, take an integrated approach (Fig. 1) to ensure treatment adherence, completion, and contact screening in reaching the last mile. …”
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Construction process optimisation of graphene-basalt fibre asphalt mixtures by Huzhu Zhang, Wenjia Yang, Huimin Li, Chunyu Zheng, Lijuan Sun

“…This is of great value for promoting the application of GBFAM in pavement engineering and ensuring its quality.…”
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Toward the calibration of 2D thermomechanical simulations of magma poor passive continental margins: method, validation and case example by Perron, Paul, Le Pourhiet, Laetitia, Jourdon, Anthony, Cornu, Tristan, Gout, Claude

“…This method integrates a new kinematic module into the pTatin2D code, allowing for calibrating numerical simulations with regional geological and geophysical dataset over time while solving for mechanical balance using Stokes flow to ensure that crustal deformation remains consistent with mantle dynamics. …”
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Evaluating Mirror Therapy Protocols in Phantom Limb Pain Clinical Trials: A Scoping Review by Limakatso K, McGowan E, Ortiz-Catalan M

“…Establishing a standardized treatment protocol could enhance the reliability and reproducibility of treatment outcomes in future studies and ensure a meaningful comparison between mirror therapy and other treatments in clinical trials and meta-analyses.Keywords: amputation, phantom limb pain, mirror therapy, rehabilitation…”
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A conceptual mechanistic model of amino acid fluxes in the small intestine, taking the example of pig by C.J.J. Garçon, N. Le Floc’h, Y. Mercier, J. van Milgen

“…During the day, the model simulated the uptake of AA from the intestine and export to the blood, while during the night it simulated the uptake of AA from the blood to ensure intestinal homeostasis. Approximately, half of dietary AAs absorbed were metabolised in first-pass by intestinal tissue (i.e., used for intestinal protein synthesis). …”
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Transitioning from wet lab to artificial intelligence: a systematic review of AI predictors in CRISPR by Ahtisham Fazeel Abbasi, Muhammad Nabeel Asim, Andreas Dengel

“…CRISPR-Cas9 based genome editing is a multi-step process such as designing a precise gRNA, selecting the appropriate Cas protein, and thoroughly evaluating both on-target and off-target activity of the Cas9-gRNA complex. To ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of CRISPR-Cas9 system, after the targeted DNA cleavage, the process requires careful analysis of the resultant outcomes such as indels and deletions. …”
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Haptoglobin and serum amyloid a in subacute ruminal acidosis in goats by F.H.D. González, F.H. Ruipérez, J.M. Sánchez, J.C. Souza, S. Martínez-Subiela, J.J. Cerón

“…El presente estudio tuvo por objetivo probar la hipótesis de que la haptoglobina y la proteína amilóide sérica A, las dos proteínas de fase aguda más importantes en rumiantes, pueden ser útiles como marcadores de acidosis subaguda en cabras. Se indujo acidosis ruminal a seis cabras de la raza Murciano-Granadina, no adaptadas al consumo de concentrado, mediante el suministro de una dieta con 60% de concentrado y 40% de heno de alfalfa durante 5 días. …”
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Addressing Label Noise in Colorectal Cancer Classification Using Cross-Entropy Loss and pLOF Methods With Stacking-Ensemble Technique by Ishrat Zahan Tani, Kah Ong Michael Goh, Md Nazmul Islam, Md Tarek Aziz, S. M. Hasan Mahmud, Dip Nandi

“…Fifth, four base ML classifiers and a metamodel were selected to build our final stacking-ensemble model, which integrates the prediction probabilities of multiple models into a meta-feature set to ensure trustworthy predictions. Finally, we integrated these strategies and deployed them into a web application to demonstrate a CAD system. …”
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ChatGPT for Univariate Statistics: Validation of AI-Assisted Data Analysis in Healthcare Research by Michael R Ruta, Tony Gaidici, Chase Irwin, Jonathan Lifshitz

“…However, its application requires careful prompt construction and human oversight to ensure accuracy. As a supplementary tool, ChatGPT can enhance data analysis efficiency and broaden research accessibility.…”
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Validation of the Food Safe Zone questionnaire for families of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome by Elisabeth M. Dykens, Elizabeth Roof, Hailee Hunt-Hawkins, Theresa V. Strong

“…Based on an open-ended question, “Is there anything else you do to ensure food safety?” two additional items were added and evaluated in a follow-up study. …”
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Implementasi Algoritma AES 256 CBC, BASE 64, Dan SHA 256 dalam Pengamanan dan Validasi Data Ujian Online by Ferzha Putra Utama, Gusman Wijaya, Ruvita Faurina, Arie Vatresia

“…This study proposes applying several cryptographic methods to secure and ensure the authenticity of online exam data using AES 256 CBC, Base 64, and SHA 256 algorithms. …”
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Obstacles and opportunities for care collaboration through the utilisation of a preventive care process for frail older adults: a study protocol for a mixed methods study design by Åsa Larsson Ranada, Elisabet Rothenberg, Helle Wijk, Martina Karin Boström, Pia Skott, Anette Erichsen

“…Dissemination plans involve publications, data deposition and engagement with healthcare stakeholders to ensure the practical application of the findings.…”
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Forest restoration efficiency: A comparative analysis of collectively vs. individually managed forests in Nepal by Sony Baral, Saurav Lamichhane, Bir B. Khanal Chhetri, Bikash Adhikari, Kalyan Gauli, Rebecca M Ford

“…These results underscore the benefits of the collectively managed system, but also indicate the need to review the program to ensure better access for dependent households.…”
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Development of an automated method for in-house production of sodium 18F-fluoride for injection: process validation as a step toward routine clinical application by Marija Atanasova Lazareva, Maja Chochevska, Katerina Kolevska, Maja Velickovska, Filip Jolevski, Paulina Apostolova, Ana Ugrinska, Emilija Janevik-Ivanovska

“…Process validation was carried according to GMP guidelines to ensure consistency of [18F]NaF quality with international standards. …”
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We Are on the Verge of Breakthrough Cures for Type 1 Diabetes, but Who Are the 2 Million Americans Who Have It? by Rebecca Smith, Samara Eisenberg, Aaron Turner-Phifer, Jacqueline LeGrand, Sarah Pincus, Yousra Omer, Fei Wang, Bruce Pyenson

“…**Conclusions:** Accurate projections of T1DM population growth are critical to ensure appropriate healthcare coverage and reimbursement for treatments. …”
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Beyond averages: dissecting urban-rural disparities in skilled antenatal care utilization in Bangladesh - a conway-maxwell-poisson regression analysis by Md. Muddasir Hossain Akib, Farzana Afroz, Bikash Pal

“…Doing so, it can be hoped that the required number of ANC visits (eight or more) in both types of residences in Bangladesh, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), will be satisfied to ensure safer motherhood.…”
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