Cardiomeds, an mHealth App for Self-Management to Support Swiss Patients With Heart Failure: 2-Stage Mixed Methods Usability Study by Lisa Simioni, Elena Tessitore, Hamdi Hagberg, Aurélie Schneider-Paccot, Katherine Blondon, Liliane Gschwind, Philippe Meyer, Frederic Ehrler

“…ConclusionsThe usability test indicated that Cardiomeds is a suitable and user-friendly app for patients with HF. The app will be further tested in a randomized clinical trial (2022-00731) after acute HF hospitalization to assess its impact on patients’ knowledge about HF, self-care, and quality of life.…”
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Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing Related to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Case Study From Tha... by Aprajita Kaushik, Capucine Barcellona, Nikita Kanumoory Mandyam, Si Ying Tan, Jasper Tromp

“…Possible solutions included improving IT infrastructure, enhancing funding, introducing user-friendly software, and incentivizing health care organizations and personnel to share data for AI-related tools. …”
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Life cycle assessment of paper products based on recycled and virgin fiber by J. Simamora, E.I. Wiloso, M. Yani

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GC/MS Fatty Acid Profile of Marine-Derived Actinomycetes from Extreme Environments: Chemotaxonomic Insights and Biotechnological Potential by Marlene B. Cunha, André F. Jorge, Maria João Nunes, Joana R. Sousa, Maria João Lança, Marco Gomes da Silva, Susana P. Gaudêncio

“…Furthermore, these results underline the diversity and biotechnological potential of FAs in actinomycetes, uncovering their potential to be used as microbial cell factories, and paving the way for innovations in biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and eco-friendly industrial products.…”
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Attitudes toward scale-up of an Intensive Combination Approach to Rollback the Epidemic in Nigerian adolescents (iCARE) intervention for youth in Nigeria: results of a mixed method... by Arthi Kozhumam, Revika Singh, Oche Agbaji, Adedotun Adetunji, Bopo Taiwo, Olayinka Omigbodun, Kehinde Kuti, Agatha David, Sulaimon Akanmu, Folashade Adekambi, Akinsegun Akinbami, Bibilola Oladeji, Babafemi Taiwo, Lisa M. Kuhns, Ogochukwu Okonkwor, Baiba Berzins, Amy K. Johnson, Titilope Badru, Patrick Janulis, Olubusuyi M. Adewumi, Marbella Cervantes, Olutosin Awolude, Robert Garofalo, Aima A. Ahonkhai, Lisa R. Hirschhorn

“…Intervention-specific barriers included legal limitations for MSM and few YMSM friendly clinics (testing), limited client financial resources and cell-phone access (treatment). …”
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AICpred: Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Potential Anti-Inflammatory Compounds Targeting TLR4-MyD88 Binding Mechanism by Lucindah N. Fry-Nartey, Cyril Akafia, Ursula S. Nkonu, Spencer B. Baiden, Ignatus Nunana Dorvi, Kwasi Agyenkwa-Mawuli, Odame Agyapong, Claude Fiifi Hayford, Michael D. Wilson, Whelton A. Miller, Samuel K. Kwofie

“…This study introduces AICpred, a robust, free, user-friendly, and easily accessible machine learning-based web application for predicting inhibitors against TLR4 by targeting the TLR4-myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MyD88) interaction. …”
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Screening and identification of two novel phosphate-solubilizing Pyrenochaetopsis tabarestanensis strains and their role in enhancing phosphorus uptake in rice by Xiaozhe Bao, Haifei Lu, Jinyao Zhao, Taotao Yang, Longmei Wu, Jixiang Zou, Qingchun Chen, Bin Zhang

“…Low phosphorus (P) use efficiency significantly impacts rice yields. An environmentally friendly approach to increase phosphorus absorption and utilization in rice involves the exploration of phosphorus-solubilizing fungal resources. …”
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Control of Ectoparasitic Monogenean Infestation on GIFT Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) using Salt Addition by Yani Hadiroseyani, L.S. Harti, Sri Nuryati

“…Salt addition is one of disease curative and controlling techniques which is cheap, easy and environmental friendly as well as effective to control ectoparasites in freshwater environment. …”
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Translation and assessment of encultured meaning of the Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Diné bizaad (Navajo) using community-based participatory actio... by Tapati Dutta, Jon Agley, Camille Keith, Gregory Zimet

“…For example, concepts of 'family' and 'friend' were often characterized by ethnic clan-based close-knit bonds. …”
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Parents' perception of the promotion of physical activity as part of the Purzelbaum project in Swiss daycare centers by Bianca Celine Schmidli, Claudio R. Nigg

“…Purzelbaum is a one-and-a-half-year training program that certifies “movement-friendly” daycare centers upon completion. This study examines whether the participation and perception of PA by parents differs in daycare centers with or without Purzelbaum certification. …”
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Exploring the Feasibility of a 5-Week mHealth Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity and an Active, Healthy Lifestyle in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study by Kim Daniels, Sharona Vonck, Jolien Robijns, Kirsten Quadflieg, Jochen Bergs, Annemie Spooren, Dominique Hansen, Bruno Bonnechère

“…These enhancements will ensure that the app remains user-friendly, relevant, and sustainable, promoting sustained PA and healthy behaviors among older adults. …”
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Results of replacing fish meal with insect protein in carp feeds by O. Deren, O. Bernakevych, L. Bobeliak, N. Hrytsyshyna, M. Koryliak

“…The application of the knowledge gained in fish farming practice will provide an opportunity to replace traditional feed components with an alternative cheap, affordable and environmentally friendly source of animal protein.…”
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Correlates of prior HIV testing and schistosomiasis treatment: Baseline survey findings from the "creating demand for fishermen's schistosomiasis HIV services" (FISH) cluster-rando... by Geoffrey Kangogo, Donaldson F Conserve, Sekeleghe Kayuni, Moses K Kumwenda, Kathryn L Dovel, James Chirombo, Peter MacPherson, Elizabeth L Corbett, Anthony Butterworth, Augustine Talumba Choko

“…In adjusted analyses, being able to read and write (adjusted risk ratio [aRR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.59-2.29, p<0.001); previous use of praziquantel (aRR: 2.00,95% CI: 1.73-2.30, p<0.001); knowing a relative or friend who died of HIV (aRR: 1.54,95% CI: 1.33-1.79, p<0.001); and being on ART (aRR: 12.93, 95% CI: 6.25-32.93, p<0.001) were associated with increased likelihood of ever testing for HIV. …”
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New Option for Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing in Clinical Practice: Performance Evaluation of AutoMic-i600 Automatic System Based on Broth Microdilution Method by Lin C, Zhang H, Wu Q, Qiu X, Li Q, Wu G

“…Current automated AST systems improve efficiency but face accuracy or operational challenges, highlighting the need for reliable and user-friendly solutions.Objective: This study aims to evaluate the performance of a novel automated AST system (AutoMic-i600) based on the BMD method for AST of common clinical bacteria.Methods: A total of 229 clinical isolates (150 Gram-negative and 79 Gram-positive) were prospectively collected from microbiology laboratory between June 2023 and August 2023. …”
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Magnetic hybrid chitin-horse manure humic acid for optimized Cd(II) and Pb(II) adsorption from aquatic environment by Rahmat Basuki, Yusuf Bramastya Apriliyanto, Elva Stiawan, Adya Rizky Pradipta, Bambang Rusdiarso, Budi Riza Putra

“…Moreover, the feasibility and cost-effectiveness study broaden their applicability as environment-friendly adsorbents for Cd(II) and Pb(II) uptake from aquatic environment.…”
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Development of a Prediction Model and Risk Score for Self-Assessment and High-Risk Population Identification in Liver Cancer Screening: Prospective Cohort Study by Xue Li, Youqing Wang, Huizhang Li, Le Wang, Juan Zhu, Chen Yang, Lingbin Du

“…To aid in risk stratification for individual participants, a user-friendly web-based scoring system was developed. …”
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Selection of potential probiotic candidate bacteria from seawater and shrimp pond sediments for controlling the pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus by Anisa Zulfani, Munti Yuhana, Sukenda Sukenda, Usamah Afif

“…The environmentally friendly approach to prevent bacterial infections in shrimp is through the application of probiotics. …”
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Effects of Microbial Fertilizer Application on Soil Ecology in Saline–Alkali Fields by Xingguo Tian, Xiu Zhang, Guoping Yang, Yu Wang, Qianru Liu, Jingjing Song

“…Microbial fertilizer is an environment-friendly fertilizer that can effectively improve the microecological environment of soil, playing an important role in the remediation of saline–alkali soil and promoting sustainable agricultural development. …”
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Potential diagnostic tools for intensive care unit acquired weakness: A systematic review by Chen Xin, Yubiao Gai, Lili Wei, Yanqiu Wang, Yuhong Luo, Binru Han

“…Nevertheless, there remains a significant gap in the availability of widely accepted, accurate, and user-friendly diagnostic tools for intensive care unit-acquired weakness. …”
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Protección del Patrimonio en Valparaiso (Chile): Proyecto "MAR VASTO" Heritage protection in Valparaiso (Chile): The "Mar Vasto" project by Maurizio Indirli, Minchel Sotero Apablaza

“…Being the city declared patrimony of the humanity by, UNESCO in 2003, the following main outcomes have been achieved: to evaluate the impact of main hazards (earthquake, tsunami, fire, and landslide); to provide a vulnerability analysis for three historical churches San Francisco, Las Hermanas de la Divina Providencia, La Matriz, comprised of various materials (masonry, concrete, wood, and adobe) and located in different city areas); to carry out an architectural and vulnerability analysis for a pilot building stock in the Cerro Cordillera historic area; to suggest guidelines for future urban planning; and to develop a GIS digital data base (well organized, user-friendly and easy to be implemented in the future), providing hazard maps and scenarios. …”
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