Understanding how, for whom and under what circumstances telecare can support independence in community-dwelling older adults: a realist review by Lauren Fothergill, Niall Hayes, Yvonne Latham, Jenny Hamilton, Saiqa Ahmed, Carol Holland

“…Abstract Background There is substantial interest among policy makers in using telecare to support independence in older adults. …”
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Evaluation of the digital diabetes prevention programme pilot: uncontrolled mixed-methods study protocol by William Henley, Elizabeth Murray, Kerry Daff, Anthi Lavida, Jenny Irwin, Jonathan Valabhji

“…Dissemination will include a report to NHSE to inform future policy and publication in peer-reviewed journals.…”
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Mechanisms and regulatory pathways of recessive land use transition by TAN Lin, CHEN Lan

“…It is rooted in the intervention system composed of regional resource endowments, engineering and technological systems, policy and institutional environments, cultural value recognition, and socio-economic development, featuring inherent relevance and dynamic adjustability. (3) Based on the underlying logic of “comprehensive land benefits - dominant land functions - land development rights”, regulatory pathways with element-coordinated governance, classification-based management guidelines, and well-improved institutional structure are constructed, which facilitate recessive land use transition. …”
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Perspectives on AI-based recommendations for mask-wearing and COVID-19 vaccination for transplant recipients in the post-COVID-19 era by Oscar A. Garcia Valencia, Charat Thongprayoon, Jing Miao, Jackrapong Bruminhent, Iasmina M. Craici, Wisit Cheungpasitporn

“…While this study provides valuable insights into the current AI perspective on these important topics, it is crucial to note that the findings do not directly reflect or influence health policy. Nevertheless, given the increasing utilization of AI in various domains, understanding AI’s viewpoints on such critical matters is essential for informed decision-making and future research.…”
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Retrospective Analysis of RSV Infection in Pediatric Patients: Epidemiology, Comorbidities, Treatment, and Costs in Dubai (2014-2023) by Jean Joury, Nawal Al Kaabi, Sara Al Dallal, Bassam Mahboub, Mostafa Zayed, Mohamed Abdelaziz, Jennifer Onwumeh-Okwundu, Mark A. Fletcher, Subramanyam Kumaresan, Badarinath C. Ramachandrachar, Mohamed Farghaly

“…These findings can inform healthcare stakeholders about future policy measures and the need for effective preventive strategies.…”
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Variants of the Sliding Mode Control in Presence of External Disturbance for Quadrotor by Irfan Ahmad, Muwaida Liaquat, Fahad Mumtaz Malik, Hameed Ullah, Usman Ali

“…The control objective is to construct a controller such that would force the state trajectories to approach the sliding surface with an exponential policy. Meanwhile, a strong condition for reaching the law of sliding surface via Hurwitz stability has been introduced to the hovering of the quadrotor. …”
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One Nudge Can Be Enough:Reducing Cigarette ButtLittering in Public Areas by Artsiom Klunin, Matúš Sloboda, Emília Sičáková-Beblavá, Patrik Pavlovský

“…Cigarette butt littering is a problem for every local government unit; however, policy solutions are either very difficult to implement or expensive. …”
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Gendered Social Norms, Exceptions, and Sanctions: Implications for Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition in Nigeria by Elizabeth Costenbader, Christina Memmott, Kate Litvin, Mackenzie Green, Nnenna Mba-Oduwusi, Izuchukwu Offiaeli, Nemat Hajeebhoy

“…This analysis revealed gender meta-norms, and related sanctions and exceptions that affect multiple MIYCN behaviors and offer potential entry points for community engagement, programming, and policy around these issues.…”
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Visit of the Soviet Union journalists' delegation to Finland and the Baltic countries in 1937: the report of the leader of the delegation, Boris Michailov, to Stalin and Molotov by Zenonas Butkus, Magnus llmjärv

“…An attempt was made to show that the ongoing repressions did not hinder its active foreign policy, and did not prevent it from having close relations with the neighbouring countries. …”
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Post-COVID-19 resurgence of scabies’ cases in the Lazio Region, Italy: a new emerging public health threat? by Martina Spaziante, Alessandro Agresta, Maurizio D’Amato, Gabriella De Carli, Gilda Tonziello, Valentina Vantaggio, Giorgio Nicolò Malatesta, Enrico Girardi, Alessandra Barca, Paola Scognamiglio, Francesco Vairo

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Views of nurses and other healthcare workers on interventions to reduce disrespectful maternity care in rural health facilities in Kilifi and Kisii counties, Kenya: analysis of a q... by Marleen Temmerman, Adelaide M Lusambili, Jerim Obure, Stefania Wisofschi, Lucy Nyaga, Kennedy Mulama

“…The issues raised by healthcare workers are common in sub-Saharan African countries, indicating the need to create awareness at the policy level to highlight the challenges identified, potential solutions, and application or implementation in different contexts.…”
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Changing role of security alliances in the post-Cold War era by I. A. Istomin, A. V. Levchenko

“…In fact, states not only continue to consider military alliance as an important foreign policy tool but actively develop new forms of alliances and coalitions. …”
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Social media warfare: investigating human-bot engagement in English, Japanese and German during the Russo-Ukrainian war on Twitter and Reddit by Wentao Xu, Kazutoshi Sasahara, Jianxun Chu, Bin Wang, Wenlu Fan, Zhiwen Hu

“…By elucidating these network dynamics, our study contributes to a deeper understanding of how digital platforms can be manipulated in geopolitical conflicts, offering critical perspectives for future research and policy-making.…”
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A bibliometric review of functional ingredients and their efficacy in developing functional biscuits [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Kshama Vishwakarma, Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran, Vidya Patwardhan, Asha Kamath

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Utilizing Low-cost Mobile Monitoring to Estimate the PM2.5 Inhaled Dose in Urban Environment by Muhammad Miftahul Munir, Martin Adrian, Casmika Saputra, Puji Lestari

“…Real-time mobile monitoring can help the government make policy and give warnings to people traveling around polluted areas.…”
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Empowering nurse leaders: readiness for AI integration and the perceived benefits of predictive analytics by Mohamed Hashem Kotp, Hossam Ali Ismail, Hassan Ahmed Awad Basyouny, Mohamed Ahmed Aly, Abdelaziz Hendy, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Ahmed Hendy, Aliaa Ezz Eldin Abd Elmoaty

“…However, further training and policy development are necessary to fully realize the benefits of AI in nursing practice.…”
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Knowledge and motivations of researchers publishing in presumed predatory journals: a survey by David Moher, Agnes Grudniewicz, Kelly D Cobey, Manoj M Lalu, Danielle B Rice, Hana Raffoul

“…More than a third (n=32, 45.1%) indicated they did not pay fees to publish.Conclusions This work provides some evidence to inform policy to prevent future research from being published in predatory journals. …”
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Bibliometric analysis for sustainable food waste using multicriteria decision by . Syafrudin, I.B. Priyambada, M.A. Budihardjo, S. Al Qadar, A.S. Puspita

“…These guidelines directly followed the development of policies, business practices, and consumer behavior, indicating a more sustainable food system. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, motivations and expectations regarding antimicrobial use among community members seeking care at the primary healthcare level: a scoping review protocol by Stephen M Campbell, Brian Godman, Eunice Bolanle Turawa, Nishana Ramdas, Johanna C Meyer, Natalie Schellack

“…The findings of this scoping review will be disseminated through publication in a peer-reviewed journal, presentation at relevant conferences and workshops, and collaboration with policy-makers and healthcare stakeholders.…”
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A Study of the Pattern of Admissions to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka by Priyamali Jayasekera, Gayani Dassanayake, Kasthuri Bandara, Lakmali Jayawardhena, K. M. S. Malkanthi

“…The latest national healthcare reform policies of Sri Lanka include the development of accident and emergency (A&E) departments in all major hospitals. …”
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