Experiencing the risk of overutilising opioids among patients with chronic non-cancer pain in ambulatory care (ERONA): the protocol of an exploratory, randomised controlled trial by Odette Wegwarth, Joerg J Meerpohl, Norbert Donner-Banzhoff, Claudia Spies, Christine Schmucker, Erika Schulte, Edris Nury, Dirk Brockmann, Stefan Wind, Eva Goebel, Wolf-Dieter Ludwig, Ralph Hertwig

“…Experiencing the risk of overutilising opioids among patients with chronic non-cancer pain in ambulatory care (ERONA) is the first-ever conducted trial that aims at investigating the effects of these two modes of learning on individuals’ risk perception and behaviour in the long-term administration of WHO-III opioids in chronic non-cancer pain.Methods and analysis ERONA—an exploratory, randomised controlled online survey intervention trial with two parallel arms—will examine the opioid-associated risk perception and behaviour of four groups involved in the long-term administration of WHO-III opioids: (1) family physicians, (2) physicians specialised in pain therapy, (3) patients with chronic (≥3 months) non-cancer pain and (4) pharmacists who regularly dispense narcotic substances. …”
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Discriminating between “drizzle or rain” and sea salt aerosols in Cloudnet for measurements over the Barbados Cloud Observatory by J. Roschke, J. Witthuhn, J. Witthuhn, M. Klingebiel, M. Haarig, A. Foth, A. Kötsche, H. Kalesse-Los

“…We analyze data for measurements at BCO covering 2 years (July 2021–July 2023). A first-ever statistical analysis of the Cloudnet target classification product including the new “haze echo” target over 2 years at the BCO is presented. …”
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Harnessing national data systems to understand circumstances surrounding veteran suicide: linking Department of Veterans Affairs and National Violent Death Reporting System Data by Claire A. Hoffmire, Alexandra L. Schneider, Laurel A. Gaeddert, Joseph Logan, Julie A. Kittel, Ryan Holliday, Lindsey L. Monteith

“…NVDRS-documented military history (ever served) was accurate for 87.79% of matched records, with an overall sensitivity of 84.62%. …”
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Reduced SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates in Lab Workers Conducting Nucleic Acid Testing: Controlling for the Healthy Worker Effect by Ling-Qing Lin, Yu-Yan Chen, Gen-Zhao Lin, Xu Shen, Tian-Ci Yang, Li-Li Liu, Yao Xiao

“…A healthy worker effect was observed and eliminated after matching and stratification based on gender, age, education level, and vaccination. Workers who had ever participated in SARS-CoV-2 NAT had a lower cumulative probability of SARS-CoV-2 infection and a longer duration from vaccination to SARS-CoV-2 infection, and this trend was found to be more prominent with a longer cumulative time to SARS-CoV-2 NAT. …”
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ImmunoglobuliN in the Treatment of Encephalitis (IgNiTE): protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial by R Kneen, M Lim, A Vincent, A J Pollard, W K Chong, L-M Yu, M A Iro, M Sadarangani, M Absoud, C A Clark, A Easton, V Gray, M Pike, T Solomon, L Willis

“…We describe the protocol for the first ever randomised control trial of IVIG treatment for children with all-cause encephalitis.Methods and analysis 308 children (6 months to 16 years) with a diagnosis of acute/subacute encephalitis will be recruited in ∼30 UK hospitals and randomised to receive 2 doses (1 g/kg/dose) of either IVIG or matching placebo, in addition to standard treatment. …”
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Access to HIV testing and factors associated among sexual minority women in a metropolitan region of the Brazilian Amazon by Janaína de Freitas Vale, Wanderson Santiago de Azevedo Júnior, Paula Regina Barbosa de Almeida, Adinaldo Moreira Martins, Flavine Evangelista Gonçalves, Eliã Pinheiro Botelho, Fabianne de Jesus Dias de Sousa, Cintia Yolette Urbano Pauxis Aben-Athar, Luiz Fernando Almeida Machado, Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff Ferreira

“…The dependent variable: participants were asked if they had ever been tested for HIV in their lifetime. The independent variables were the access components: predisposing, facilitating and necessary. 301 women from sexual minorities participated in the study, 42.2% of whom had never tested for HIV. …”
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The Impact of Fireworks on Selected Ambient Particulate Metal Concentrations Associated with the Independence Day Holiday by Danielle Rocco, Esther Morales, Tyler Deflin, Jason Truong, Jaebin Ju, Daniel B. Curtis

“…In 2020, the peak concentrations of Cr and Pb were 510 ± 40 ng m⁻³ and 710 ± 30 ng m⁻³, respectively, while 4900 ± 200 ng m⁻³, 3860 ± 40 ng m⁻³, and 1810 ± 30 ng m⁻³ were observed for Ba, Cu, and Sr, respectively, among the highest ever observed to our knowledge.…”
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INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION: an exploratory investigation into the challenges and opportunities for rehabilitation professionals. by Simone Sottana, Andrea Vianello, Matteo Tognin, Deborah Mazzarotto, Marco Ceccato, Daria Visintin, Riccardo Martignon, Francesca Magaton Rizzi, Noemi Pasquon, Lucia Savietto

“…The analysis highlighted the intricate nature of interprofessional collaboration as an ever-evolving phenomenon that necessitates the formulation of educational and organizational strategies capable of transcending existing barriers while embracing professional diversity. …”
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Exploring associations of financial well-being with health behaviours and physical and mental health: a cross-sectional study among US adults by Kai McKeever Bullard, Carla Mercado, Michele L F Bolduc, Desmond Banks, Courtni Andrews, Zoe R F Freggens, Rashid Njai

“…FWB were lower in adults who have ever been diagnosed with anxiety disorder (−1.8 points) or depression (−2 points). …”
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Delirium Management Quality Improvement Project to Improve Awareness and Screening in a Medical ICU by Hirsh Makhija, Kyle Digrande, Omar Awan, Russell G. Buhr, Rajan Saggar, Victoria Ramirez, Rainbow Tarumoto, Janelle M. Fine, Atul Malhotra, Dale M. Needham, Jennifer L. Martin, Biren B. Kamdar

“…<b>Results:</b> Using a dataset that spanned 9 pre- and 37 post-project months and included 3612 patients, 4470 admissions, and 33,913 patient days, we observed that delirium education was followed by a dramatic rise in CAM-ICU documentation, from <1% for daytime and nighttime shifts to peaks of 73% and 71%, respectively (<i>p</i> < 0.0001 for trend), and a fall in the proportion of mechanically ventilated patients ever receiving benzodiazepine infusions (69% to 41%; <i>p</i> < 0.0001). …”
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Using Peer-Learning and Game-Based Instruction for Achieving Long-Lasting Knowledge of Cybersecurity in Primary Schools by Maja Videnovik, Vladimir Trajkovik, Tone Vold, Linda Vibeke Kionig, Ana Madevska Bogdanova, Sonja Filiposka

“…As the world becomes increasingly dependent on technology, cybersecurity education has become more important than ever before. However, teaching cybersecurity to primary school students faces several challenges, including limited resources, lack of specialized teachers, and age-appropriate content. …”
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A retrospective analysis of outcomes and complications of living- and deceased-donor split-liver transplantation in Johannesburg, South Africa by R Crawford, J Loveland, P Gaylard, J Fabian, K Kinandu, B Bobat, A Mahomed, D Parbhoo, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, S Rambarran, F van der Schyff, L Brannigan, B Strobele

“…South African transplant centres are faced with significant challenges in meeting the need for liver transplantation, owing to the low and ever-decreasing number of deceased-donor organs. …”
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Joint effect of modifiable risk factors on Parkinson’s disease: a large-scale longitudinal study by Panlong Li, Xirui Zhu, Min Liu, Yanfeng Wang, Chun Huang, Junwei Sun, Shan Tian, Yuna Li, Yuan Qiao, Junting Yang, Shanshan Cao, Chaohua Cong, Lei Zhao, Jingjing Su, Dandan Tian

“…The top 5 factors were hand grip strength (hazard ratio (HR) = 0.98, p = 1.59 × 10−24), long-standing illness (HR = 1.38, p = 3.63 × 10−20), self-reported nervousness (HR = 1.56, p = 5.9 × 10−20), ever suffered from mental health concerns (HR = 1.42, p = 5.48 × 10−18) and chest pain (HR = 1.42, p = 1.43 × 10−18). …”
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Reconstruction of built-up urban areas taking into account accessibility to limited mobility population groups: the case of Krasnodar by E. P. Shnurnikova, S. P. Gorzova, V. V. Kononenko

“…The problem is more relevant than ever, because due to the ongoing Special Military Operation, the number of physically challenged persons is growing fast. …”
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The antibacterial and antifungal potential of marine natural ingredients from the symbiont bacteria of mangrove by D. Pringgenies, W. Ari Setyati, F. Feliatra, D. Ariyanto

“…Afterwards, 13 isolates were successfully isolated and characterised based on their morphology. Further, everal tests were conducted, including the antibacterial test, antifungal test, molecular identification, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. …”
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Fast Rate Production of Biodiesel from Neem Seed Oil Using a Catalyst Made from Banana Peel Ash Loaded with Metal Oxide (Li-CaO/Fe2 (SO4)3) by Ismail J. Madai, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…Biodiesel is a possible remedy to the present toxic, finite sources and ever-diminishing crude fuels. Nonedible and locally available (Azadirachta indica) neem seed oil (NSO) as a second-generation feedstock was transformed into biodiesel using calcined banana ash (CBA) derived from banana peels blended with lithium calcium oxide iron (III) sulphate Li-CaO/Fe2 (SO4)3 catalyzed transesterification. …”
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Resolving ambiguity in natural language for enhancement of aspect-based sentiment analysis of hotel reviews by Asma Nadeem, Malik Muhammad Saad Missen, Mana Saleh Al Reshan, Muhammad Ali Memon, Yousef Asiri, Muhammad Ali Nizamani, Mohammad Alsulami, Asadullah Shaikh

“…In the ever-expanding digital landscape, the abundance of user-generated content on consumer platforms such as Booking and TripAdvisor offers a rich source of information for both travellers and hoteliers. …”
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Exploring the drivers of adolescent sexual and reproductive healthcare-seeking behavior in northwestern Botswana: a cross-sectional analysis by Mackenzie Lawson, Helen Apps, Peggie Ramaphane, Francis Barchi

“…The outcome variable of interest was whether a respondent had ever forgone a visit to a health clinic for sexual and reproductive health information or services. …”
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Excerpts from The Freedom Fight: A Novel of Resistance and Freedom. by Pamela J. Olubunmi Smith

“…In Fálétí’s words, “the choice of ending is no different from what happens in ‘real-life’ situations, when the colonizer ensures that he 208 From the Archives does not leave the negotiation table completely empty handed.” 1 The incongruous, happily-ever-after ending of weddings among the freedom fighters, while plausible, appears rather contrived. …”
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The intersection of intimate partner violence with sexual reproductive health in the Pacific: findings from a Kiribati population study by Anneliese Spiteri-Staines, Luz Viviana Sastre Gomez, Jess Letch, Anna Bornemisza, Kristin Diemer

“…Results Of the n = 3,106 women who had been intimately partnered or sexually active in the last year, 20% had unmet need for either spacing or limiting, the greatest unmet need being observed in women aged 15–24 years (28.8%). Half (51%) of ever-partnered Kiribati women experienced physical IPV from an ex/partner in their lifetime, one quarter experienced sexual IPV (24%) and 46% psychological IPV. …”
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