A mixed methods crossover randomized controlled trial exploring the experiences, perceptions, and usability of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT) in health sciences education by Mirella Veras, Joseph-Omer Dyer, Holly Shannon, Bryce J M Bogie, Morgan Ronney, Harmehr Sekhon, Derek Rutherford, Paulo Goberlânio Barros Silva, Dahlia Kairy

“…Conclusions Despite the benefits and positive usability of ChatGPT-3.5 identified by students, an explicit need for the development of policies, procedures and regulations remains. An established framework of best practices for the usage of AI within health science education is necessary. …”
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Spatiotemporal changes of ecosystem health and the impact of its driving factors on the Loess Plateau in China by Xuepeng Zhang, Taixia Wu, Qiqi Du, Ninglei Ouyang, Wei Nie, Yang Liu, Peng Gou, Guangchao Li

“…The Loess Plateau is renowned for its fragile ecosystem, and understanding the changes and driving impacts of ecosystem health (EH) is crucial for formulating environmental protection policies for the region. Soil erosion, as a key limiting factor of the region’s ecosystem, must be considered when evaluating EH in this area. …”
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Indoor and Outdoor Exposure to PM2.5 during COVID-19 Lockdown in Suburban Malaysia by Eliani Ezani, Peter Brimblecombe, Zulfa Hanan Asha’ari, Amirul Aiman Fazil, Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail, Zamzam Tuah Ahmad Ramly, Md Firoz Khan

“…Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, key policies aimed at reducing exposure to the virus from social distancing, restrictions on travel through to strongly enforced lockdowns. …”
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Opioid-related harms and experiences of care among people in justice settings in New South Wales, Australia: evidence from the National Ambulance Surveillance System by Naomi Beard, Michael McGrath, Harry M. X. Lai, James Wilson, Anthony Hew, Amaya Muñoz Labiano, Dan I. Lubman, Rowan P. Ogeil

“…Qualitative findings highlight current barriers to effective opioid care in justice settings and identify opportunities for intervention, including targeted harm reduction programs, as well as policies that promote continuity of care particularly during transitions in and out of justice settings.…”
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Mortality and Years of Life Lost in Diabetes Mellitus and Its Subcategories in China and Its Provinces, 2005–2020 by Feixue Wang, Wei Wang, Peng Yin, Yunning Liu, Jiangmei Liu, Lijun Wang, Jinlei Qi, Jinlin You, Lin Lin, Maigeng Zhou

“…We must put forward more targeted policies to effectively allocate medical resources and focus on high-risk groups to reduce the premature-mortality burden of DM and its subcategories.…”
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Ecological portraits: Mapping functional spectra and space characteristics of birds in China by Fei Duan, Ming Gao, Shuyi Zhu, Xiaoli Shen, Sheng Li

“…Our study, for the first time, quantitatively describes the ecological strategies of China’s avian fauna through an integrated cross-dimensional analysis and provides a solid foundation and valuable insights to future ecological studies and conservation policies.…”
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AI-powered estimation of tree covered area and number of trees over the Mediterranean island of Cyprus by Anna Zenonos, Sizhuo Li, Martin Brandt, Jean Sciare, Philippe Ciais

“…The European Commission’s climate policies underscore the importance of forest monitoring systems to achieve substantial greenhouse gas reductions by 2030. …”
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In-Hospital Macro-, Meso-, and Micro-Drivers and Interventions for Antibiotic Use and Resistance: A Rapid Evidence Synthesis of Data from Canada and Other OECD Countries by Rosa Stalteri Mastrangelo, Anisa Hajizadeh, Thomas Piggott, Mark Loeb, Michael Wilson, Luis Enrique Colunga Lozano, Yetiani Roldan, Hussein El-Khechen, Anna Miroshnychenko, Priya Thomas, Holger J. Schünemann, Robby Nieuwlaat

“…We found that hospital structures and policies may influence antibiotic utilization and variations in antimicrobial management. …”
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Teachers’ responses to racism and racist bullying in Dutch primary schools by Karen M. A. Sieben-Aduful, Roy A. Willems, Trijntje Völlink, Nico van der Wiel, Maria Sapouna, Pieter de Bruijn, Gemma Blok, Gemma Blok, Arjan E. R. Bos, Arjan E. R. Bos, Giel van Lankveld

“…Further, the results implicate that a pro-active approach can stimulate teachers to critically reflect on their own racial identity, and on school methods, teaching resources and policies concerning racism.…”
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Exploring Prevalence and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Smoking Among Malaysian Adults: A Cross‐ Sectional Study by Mohd Hasni Ja'afar, Rosnah Ismail, Zaleha Md Isa, Azmi Mohd Tamil, Noor Hassim Ismail, Nafiza Mat Nasir, Nik Munirah Nasir, Nurul Hafiza Ab Razak, Najihah Zainol Abidin, Andrew Mente, Khairul Hazdi Yusof

“…Conclusion Public health policies and actions on smoking reduction should emphasize those identified as high‐risk sub‐populations, particularly younger adults, males and those who are not yet married, have no formal education and are of low socioeconomic status.…”
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Administration of non-national immunization program vaccines for children under six in a rural county, Henan Province: Did costs matter? by Miaomiao Yin, Yuan Cao, Xiaolin Xu, Hanzhi Peng, Yu Wang, Qian Long

“…Qualitative interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals (n = 4) and caregivers (Focus Group Discussions, n = 4) to understand local policies, routine practices, and caregivers’ experience with the administration of non-NIP vaccines. …”
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Integrating Drone Truthing and Functional Classification of Remote Sensing Time Series for Supervised Vegetation Mapping by Giacomo Quattrini, Simone Pesaresi, Nicole Hofmann, Adriano Mancini, Simona Casavecchia

“…This approach, characterized by its efficiency, repeatability and adaptability, aligns seamlessly with key environmental monitoring and conservation policies, such as the Habitats Directive. By integrating advanced remote sensing with drone-based technologies, it offers a scalable and cost-effective solution to the challenges of biodiversity monitoring, enabling timely updates and supporting effective habitat management in diverse and complex environments.…”
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the Assessment of Burden of Chronic Conditions tool in Dutch primary care: a context analysis by Onno C P Van Schayck, Danny Claessens, Esther A Boudewijns, Liset van Dijk, Marcia Vervloet, Lotte C E M Keijsers, Annerika H M Gidding-Slok

“…Barriers were present in complexity, available resources, patient needs and resources, and external policies and incentives while facilitators were present in knowledge and beliefs, implementation climate and culture. …”
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Lower respiratory tract infection admissions and deaths among children under 5 years in public sector facilities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa, before and during the C... by K Kehoe, E Morden, N Zinyakatira, A Heekes, H E Jones, S R Walter, T Jacobs, J Murray, H Buys, M T Redaniel, M-A Davies

“…These findings may inform future pandemic response policies. …”
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Direitos humanos e a formação da identidade no atual paradigma cultural by José Vicente Batista Wociechoski

“…Secondly, I will raise the issue of identity through an approach of social web reconfiguration originating from the emergence of liberal thought, drawing attention to insufficient multicultural policies to effectively deal with differences. Next, I will present a notion of transculturalism as a route to possible adjustments in the design of social relations to better comply with the reality in which we live. …”
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Global magnitude and temporal trends of stroke attributable to lead exposure from 1990 to 2021 by Ying Wang, Ran Liu, Wenxia Li, PengNan Bao, JinWei Zhang, Wei Yue

“…Public health measures and policies are urgently needed to prevent and mitigate lead exposure globally.…”
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Remotely-sensed products capture the spatial distribution of regional carbon sequestration potential ability: A case study of Hubei Province, China by Zhaolong Li, Lingya Huang, Yuanyong Dian

“…Utilizing these patterns, managers can make informed adjustments to regional land management and forestry development policies, which is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality.…”
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Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of hydrogen imported by maritime transportation: A South Korean case study by Gyuna Kwak, Juha Lee, Yujin Jung, Wonjae Choi

“…The comprehensive results of this study are applicable to resource-deficient countries seeking to import hydrogen when they develop as part of their hydrogen-related policies.…”
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Transition to Virtual Care Services during COVID-19 at Canadian Pain Clinics: Survey and Future Recommendations by Victoria Borg Debono, Samuel Neumark, Norman Buckley, Ramesh Zacharias, Eleni Hapidou, Jennifer Anthonypillai, Susy Faria, Carrie-Lynn Meyer, Thomas Carter, Nadia Parker, Brenda Lau, Emmanuel Abreu, Scott Duggan, Etienne Bisson, Josie Pierre, Regina Visca, Patricia Poulin

“…Ministries of Health should continue to develop policies and funding mechanisms that support innovations aimed at holistic healthcare, interdisciplinary teams, and the expansion of clinics’ geographical reach for patient access.…”
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Highlighting of Urinary Sodium and Potassium among Indonesian Schoolchildren Aged 9–12 Years: The Contribution of School Food by Farapti Farapti, Muji Sulistyowati, Kurnia Dwi Artanti, Stefania Widya Setyaningtyas, Sri Sumarmi, Bibit Mulyana

“…The present study highlights the need for policies in the environmental school setting to reduce Na intake and K intake.…”
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