A workplace-based HIV self-testing intervention as a determinant for self-testing knowledge, beliefs, and use among unskilled workers in Wakiso Uganda by Gerald Mukisa Nsereko, Khamisi Musanje, Eron Robinah Ayesiga, Loyce Kiiza Kobusingye, Rhoda Namubiru, Moses Sempala, Christine Kiwala, Martin Mabunda Baluku

“…Methods A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted among 46 participants systematically and randomly selected. Data was collected via a validated structured self-administered questionnaire and analysed using the paired samples t-tests and hierarchical multiple regression analysis in SPSS v27. …”
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Intestinal protozoa infections and associated factors among diarrheal under-five children in Borena district, central Ethiopia by Alebie Mesfin, Woynshet Gelaye, Getaneh Alemu

“…The prevalence of IPIs and related variables were evaluated between April and May 2023 among 380 under-five children in Borena district of Amhara region, central Ethiopia, by an institution-based cross-sectional survey. Systematic random sampling was used to select study participants. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Workers Towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention in Health Centers of Bushenyi District. by Byamukama, Julius

“…A cross-sectional study technique was used from April 2018 to June 2018 and a total of 246 healthcare professionals from health centers of Bushenyi district were included in the study using a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire and analyzed by using SPSS version 20, which presented tables and charts in this report. …”
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Automated Recipe Generation AI Tool from Food Images using Machine Learning. Approach for Ingredient Extraction and Cooking Instructions by Lwamaza, Eddy, Nuwasiima, Happy

“…Chapter four presents a detailed analysis of the system requirements, architecture, and design considerations essential for the successful implementation of the proposed recipe generation AI tool. It outlines the systematic approach taken to analyze user needs, define functional and non-functional requirements, and develop a robust system architecture. …”
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Meta-analyses of the effects of high-intensity interval training in elite athletes—part I: mean effects on various performance measures by Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Thomas Leonard Stöggl, Thomas Leonard Stöggl, Nils Haller, Nils Haller, Julia Blumkaitis, Tilmann Strepp, Francesca Kilzer, Anna Schmuttermair, Will G. Hopkins

“…There is uncertainty regarding the mean effects on exercise economy and the modifying effects of sex, duration of intervention, phase of training, and type of HIIT for most measures.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?…”
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Mycotoxilogical monitoring. Part 2. Wheat, barley, oat and maize grain by G. P. Kononenko, A. A. Burkin, Ye. V. Zotova

“…Original monitoring data systematized and summarized in the paper are given in electronic format in section Additional materials.Part 1: Veterinary Science Today. 2020; 1 (32): 60–65. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the mechanism of color difference between two kinds of Cistanche deserticola before and after drying by Tiantian Zhu, Tiantian Zhu, Tiantian Zhu, Jing Zhang, Tianle Liu, Shuai Zhang, Baimei Yang, Li Xu, Lei Zhao, Lei Zhao, Mengfei Li, Ling Jin, Ling Jin, Ling Jin

“…This study preliminarily revealed the causes of the color differences between oil cistanche and cistanche, and provided references for the systematic study of cistanche and its germplasm resources, as well as for the breeding of C. deserticola.…”
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Clinical expression of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in carriers of 1–3 D4Z4 reduced alleles: experience of the FSHD Italian National Registry by Antonio Di Muzio, Corrado Angelini, Tiziana Mongini, Liliana Vercelli, Lucia Morandi, Giovanni Antonini, Gabriele Siciliano, Lucio Santoro, Maurizio Moggio, Giacomo Brisca, Luisa Villa, Giuliano Tomelleri, Francesco Sera, Carmelo Rodolico, Lorenzo Maggi, Giulia Ricci, Angela Berardinelli, Elena Pegoraro, Sabrina Ravaglia, Chiara Fiorillo, Michelangelo Cao, Rossella Tupler, Ana Nikolic, Elisabetta Bucci, Monica Govi, Fabiano Mele, Marta Rossi, Lucia Ruggiero, Maria Chiara D'Amico, Maria Grazia D'Angelo, Claudio Bruno

“…We searched for signs of perinatal onset and evaluated disease outcome through the systematic collection of clinical and anamnestic records of de novo and familial index cases and their relatives, carrying 1–3 DRA.Setting Italy.Participants 66 index cases and 33 relatives carrying 1–3 DRA.Outcomes The clinical examination was performed using the standardised FSHD evaluation form with validated inter-rater reliability. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of heart failure and its underlying causes, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Jun Ran, Ping Zhou, Jinxi Wang, Xuemei Zhao, Yan Huang, Qiong Zhou, Mei Zhai, Yuhui Zhang

“…This study aims to systematically analyze the global HF disease burden from 1990 to 2021 across temporal, spatial, and demographic dimensions to provide evidence for targeted prevention and control strategies. …”
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Prenatal vitamin utilization and its determinants among pregnant women in south Gondar zone: multicenter cross-sectional study by Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Dagne Addisu, Wassie Yazie Ferede, Fillorenes Ayalew Sisay, Assefa kebie Mitiku, Tegegne Wale Belachew, Tigist Seid Yimer, Habtie Bantider Wubet, Selamawit Girma Tadesse, Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie, Alemie Fentie Mebratie, Moges Kefale Alachew, Temesgen Dessie Mengistu, Yonas Zenebe Yiregu, Rahel Birhanu Arage, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Fikadu Geremew Gebeyehu, Geremew Bishaw Mekonen, Habtam Desse Alemayehu, Abeba Belay Ayalew, Yitayal Ayalew Goshu, Besfat Berihun Erega

“…This study aimed to assess utilization and associated factors of prenatal vitamins among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals in the south Gondar zone, 2024MethodsMulti center crossectional study design was conducted among 416 pregnant women from March 1 to May 30, 2024. Systematic sampling technique was used to select the study participants. …”
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Association between long-term ambient air pollution exposure and the incidence of breast cancer: A meta-analysis based on updated evidence by Ruohan Wang, Peihan Wang, Yongkang Zhou, Yinan Wang, Chengdong Xu, Zhenbo Wang, Wei Wang

“…However, epidemiological studies have yielded inconsistent results. Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have identified an association between nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposure and the incidence of breast cancer, yet no consistent association has been observed for particulate matter (PM). …”
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Tea Stem as a Sorbent for Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Phase by Tzan-Chain Lee, Shumao Wang, Zonggui Huang, Zhongxing Mo, Gangxing Wang, Zhuanrong Wu, Chengshun Liu, Hua Han, Tzu-Hsing Ko

“…Adsorption isotherm, kinetic models, thermodynamic investigation, and regenerability of tea stem were systematically investigated in this study. The experiment results revealed that the removal efficiency decreased with MB concentration and the equilibrium time of adsorption at different initial MB concentrations was approximately at 60 min. …”
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Ethnoracial disparities in childhood growth trajectories in Brazil: a longitudinal nationwide study of four million children by Helena Benes Matos da Silva, Rita de Cássia Ribeiro-Silva, Juliana Freitas de Mello e Silva, Irina Chis Ster, Poliana Rebouças, Emanuelle Goes, Maria Yury Ichihara, Andrêa Ferreira, Julia M. Pescarini, Rosemeire Leovigildo Fiaccone, Enny S. Paixão, Maurício L. Barreto

“…The strengthening of policies aimed at protecting Indigenous children should be urgently undertaken to address systematic ethnoracial health inequalities.…”
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Levels, Chemical Compositions, and Sources of PM2.5 of Rural and Urban Area under the Impact of Wheat Harvest by Zhiyong Li, Ziyuan Yue, Dingyuan Yang, Lei Wang, Xin Wang, Zhenxin Li, Yutong Wang, Lan Chen, Songtao Guo, Jinsong Yao, Xiao Lou, Xiaolin Xu, Jinye Wei

“…Abstract Wheat harvesting significantly alters the characteristics of PM2.5 in both rural regions and the adjacent urban areas. We conducted a systematic PM2.5 sampling campaign at two sites, one rural (ARS) and the other urban (UA), in the center of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei megalopolis during and after the wheat harvest (WH). …”
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Comparison of Therapeutic Effects of Different Rehabilitation Methods on Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Zhaokai Jin, Yi Tang, Hua Huang, Lei Chen, Zhongyi Zhang, Tianyou Ma, Zhengming Wang, Hai Su, Haojing Zhou, Shuaijie Lv, Peijian Tong

“…We extracted the required data according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Finally, 32 trials involving 2292 patients were included, the mean age of the enrolled patients was ~69.10 years, the sex ratio of males was (31.6%), and the longest follow‐up time was 2 years. …”
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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment and treatment of patients with disorders of consciousness by Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Yifang He, Sipeng Zhu, Dongsheng Liu, Xiaoke Chai, Xiaoke Chai, Qiheng He, Tianqing Cao, Jianghong He, Jingqi Li, Juanning Si, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Jizong Zhao, Jizong Zhao

“…Specifically, it investigates the potential value of combining fNIRS with brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and closed-loop neuromodulation systems for patients with DoC, aiming to elucidate mechanisms that promote neurological recovery.MethodsA systematic analysis was conducted on 155 studies published between January 1993 and October 2024, retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database.ResultsAnalysis of 21 eligible studies on neurological diseases involving 262 DoC patients revealed significant findings. …”
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Strong-lensing Analysis of SPT-CL J2325−4111 and SPT-CL J0049−2440, Two Powerful Cosmic Telescopes (RE > 40″) from the SPT Clusters Sample by Guillaume Mahler, Keren Sharon, Matthew Bayliss, Lindsey. E. Bleem, Mark Brodwin, Benjamin Floyd, Raven Gassis, Michael D. Gladders, Gourav Khullar, Juan D. Remolina González, Arnab Sarkar

“…We conclude that these clusters are spectacular sightlines for further observations that will reduce the systematic uncertainties due to cosmic variance. This paper provides the community with two additional well-calibrated cosmic telescopes, as strong as the Frontier Fields and suitable for studies of the highly magnified background Universe.…”
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Large‐Vessel Occlusion Stroke Knowledge and Training for Stroke Severity Assessment Among Emergency Medical Services Personnel in the United States by Kaiz S. Asif, Robin Novakovic, Thanh N. Nguyen, Santiago Ortega‐Gutierrez, Youngran Kim, Amanda Jagolino‐Cole, Sushanth Aroor, Alicia Castonguay, Prateek Kumar, Ashutosh P. Jhadav, Dileep Yavagal, May Nour, Gabor Toth, Maxim Mokin, Sunil A. Sheth, Mouhammad A. Jumaa, Alhamza Al‐bayati, Mohamed Teleb, Ossama Y. Mansour, Shashvat M. Desai, Joshua Hartman, David S. Liebeskind, Ameer E. Hassan, Brijesh P. Mehta

“…Conclusions EMS providers in the United States reported inadequate LVO training and demonstrated gaps in knowledge of LVO, stroke severity scales, and stroke center levels. Systematic efforts to enhance and standardize the educational content and delivery of LVO education are needed.…”
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Evaluating the Adequacy of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection As a Quality Measure: A Cross-Sectional Analysis at a Single Tertiary Care Center by Piyush Mathur, MD, FCCM, FASA, FAMIA, Amanda J. Naylor, MD, MPH, Moises Auron, MD, Jean Beresian, MD, Alexandra Tallman, BSN, RN, SANE-A, Allison Griffith, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPHQ, Kathleen Seasholtz, BSN, RN, HACP, Mariel Manlapaz, MD, Katherine Zacharyasz, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Reem Khatib, MD, MBA, FASA, Shreya Mishra, PhD, Kathryn Haller, PA, Thomas Fraser, MD, Katherine Holman, MD

“…Resources should be assigned to further investigate and systematically prevent BSIs from secondary sources while adhering to existing CLABSI prevention bundles.…”
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Food for thought: a qualitative assessment of medical trainee and faculty perceptions of nutrition education by Olivia Kunitsky, Mahdi Taye, Karla Feeley, Hugh Johnson, Abigail Glynn, Avery Stivale, Matthew Hamers, Alexis Notarianni, Sireesha Mamillapalli, Gabi Waite, Sonia Lobo

“…Transcripts were manually reviewed alongside the audio files to ensure accuracy. Data were systematically organized using the qualitative research methodology Rigorous and Accelerated Data Reduction (RADaR). …”
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