Federated Learning Lifecycle Management for Distributed Medical Artificial Intelligence Applications: A Case Study on Post-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Complication Predi... by Min Hyuk Jung, InSeo Song, KangYoon Lee

“…This study provided a comprehensive framework for applying federated learning to AI solutions in the medical domain. It advocates a sustainable learning ecosystem by overseeing federated learning servers and clients and evaluating performance by managing the federated learning lifecycle. …”
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Role of Political Leaders in Promoting Effective Service Delivery in Central Division Kabale Municipality. by Akampurira, Allan

“…In terms of accessibility to services, the study revealed that political leaders play a crucial role by creating and enacting policies and legislation, ensuring equitable resource distribution, promoting infrastructure development, decentralizing services, advocating for laws and policies, and raising public awareness to inform citizens. …”
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Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District. by Bagye, Jassy

“…Recommendations include increasing the frequency and duration of PE classes, implementing standardized curricula that focus on fundamental motor skills, and using technology to boost engagement. The study also advocates for the inclusion of culturally relevant activities to enhance motivation and participation, as well as the establishment of policies to ensure consistent and comprehensive PE programs across schools, promoting long-term developmental benefits for pupils. …”
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Impact of Family Background on Pupil’s Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools in Kabale Central Municipality. by Turyasingura, Emily

“…The study highlighted the importance of effective parental engagement and called for tailored support programs, enhanced communication channels between schools and families, and the removal of barriers to parental involvement. It also advocated for policies that supported family-school partnerships. …”
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Effect of Physical Education on Pupils' Motor Skill Development: A Case Study of Hamurwa Primary School Rubanda District. by Bagye, Jassy

“…The study recommends increasing the frequency and duration of PE classes, implementing standardized curricula that emphasize fundamental motor skills, and incorporating technology to enhance engagement. It also advocates for the inclusion of culturally relevant activities to boost motivation and participation. …”
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Development Projects of Non-Governmental Organisations towards Social-Economic Welfare in Kisoro Municipality. by Pius, Ngarama

“…Among the development projects included agriculture through empowering the local people with quicker growing crop varieties, better breeds of cattle and goats and supporting poultry farming among others; in addition to promoting and advocating for gender equality where NGOs had invested in boosting the potentials of women in the participation of household, national and international development in many capacities. …”
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Understanding Nigeria’s antibiotic resistance crisis among neonates and its future implications by Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Temiloluwa Adebayo Odeniyi, Praise Oluwatobi Ogunleke, Josiah Temitope Olatunde, Adedoyin Veronica Babalola, Akintunde Abisoye Omoleke, Tolulope Felix Omitade, Damilare Emmanuel Olakanmi, Adewunmi Akingbola, Chidera Stanley Anthony

“…This problem can be mitigated by enhancing public education, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, advocating for better maternal health, and promoting the rational use of antibiotics. …”
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Subclinical Inflammatory Status in Rett Syndrome by Alessio Cortelazzo, Claudio De Felice, Roberto Guerranti, Cinzia Signorini, Silvia Leoncini, Alessandra Pecorelli, Gloria Zollo, Claudia Landi, Giuseppe Valacchi, Lucia Ciccoli, Luca Bini, Joussef Hayek

“…Inflammation has been advocated as a possible common central mechanism for developmental cognitive impairment. …”
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Inter-agency collaboration in building urban fire resilience in Indonesia: how do metropolitan cities address it? by Ahmad Harakan, Yusuf Adam Hilman, A. Junaedi Karso, Awaluddin Awaluddin, Nurhalijah Nurhalijah, Indah Sidrawaty Muin, Aldy Nurdiansyah B, Arfan Fadillah, Rudi Hardi

“…The study identifies critical deficiencies in inter-agency collaboration, largely due to differing organizational cultures, inadequate coordination mechanisms, and resource distribution challenges.Discussion and conclusionBy evaluating global fire resilience models, the research proposes a governance framework to enhance inter-agency cooperation in Makassar. The study advocates for integrated strategies, combining infrastructure development with community-driven initiatives to strengthen disaster prevention, response, and recovery. …”
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Exploring the synergy between emotional intelligence and self-esteem among university students in Ghana by Daniel Miezah, Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Christopher Fenu, Raphael Quainoo, Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah

“…Abstract Background The need for educational institutions to create a conducive learning environment for participation of all students in school activities is one of the pillars advocated under Goal 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Informatics strategies for early detection and risk mitigation in pancreatic cancer patients by Di Jin, Najeeb Ullah Khan, Wei Gu, Huijun Lei, Ajay Goel, Tianhui Chen

“…Ultimately, the review advocates the adoption of informatics and AI-driven strategies to enhance early detection, reduce morbidity, and save lives in the fight against pancreatic cancer.…”
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Urban Green Spaces in Brazil: Challenges and Opportunities in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic by Romero Gomes Pereira da Silva, Cláudia Lins Lima, Sterling D. Quinn, Aneta Afelt, Anne-Elisabeth Laques, Carlos Hiroo Saito

“…The One Health concept advocated by health organizations worldwide supports the idea that the well-being of urban residents is strongly linked with physical activity in green areas. …”
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Spatial indicators of inequity in urban health research: a scoping review by Ana L. Favarão Leão, Raúl D. Gierbolini-Rivera, Milena Franco Silva, Courtney Shaw, Áine O’Connor, Deborah Salvo, Rodrigo Siqueira Reis

“…This research highlights the reliance on descriptive methodologies and advocates for robust statistical approaches. With conceptual clarity and improved measurements, researchers and practitioners can better develop strategies to advance urban health policies with the goal of reducing health inequities.…”
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The hidden impact: social isolation and inflammation’s role in pancreatic cancer risk among those with diabetes by Lilu Ding, Jing Qian, Ruoqi Dai, Hui Zhang, Jingyou Miao, Jing Wang, Min Yu, Xiao Tan, Yingjun Li

“…Objectives To explore the complex interplay of metabolic and psychosocial determinants in pancreatic cancer risk among individuals with diabetes, challenging prevailing perspectives and advocating for a comprehensive approach. Methods A total of 21,945 UK Biobank participants with baseline diabetes diagnosis were analyzed. …”
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Fungal Biocontrol Agents in the Management of Postharvest Losses of Fresh Produce—A Comprehensive Review by Phathutshedzo Ramudingana, Ndivhuho Makhado, Casper Nyaradzai Kamutando, Mapitsi Silvester Thantsha, Tshifhiwa Paris Mamphogoro

“…Therefore, healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives to existing methods for managing postharvest decays of fresh produce should be advocated. There is increasing consensus that utilization of biological control agents (BCAs), mainly fungi, represents a more sustainable and effective strategy for controlling postharvest losses compared to physical and chemical treatments. …”
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Clinician’s perceptions and experiences with tobacco treatment in people who use cannabis: a qualitative study by Cristina Martínez, Marga Pla, Ariadna Feliu, Marta Enríquez, Judith Saura, Carmen Cabezas, Joan Colom, Josep M. Suelves, Sílvia Mondon, Pablo Barrio, Magalí Andreu, Antònia Raich, Jordi Bernabeu, Xavier Roca, Maite Narváez, Esteve Fernández, Group of clinicians of the ACT_ATAC study

“…Discussion and conclusions Recommendations included integrating tobacco cessation into all services, reducing healthcare service fragmentation, improving resource accessibility, enhancing clinical documentation, and advocating for stronger population-level tobacco control policies. …”
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Managing Water-Ecosystem-Food Nexus using participatory approaches: insights from an innovative methodological approach developed in two Mediterranean areas by Dimitrios Malamataris, Vassilios Pisinaras, Alessandro Pagano, Valentina Baratella, Silvia Vanino, Manuel Bea, Konstantinos Babakos, Anna Chatzi, Stefano Fabiani, Raffaele Giordano, Petros Kafkias, Estrella López-Moya, Christina Papadaskalopoulou, Ivan Portoghese, Dimitris Tassopoulos, Andreas Panagopoulos

“…Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are gradually being advocated to enhance sustainable and resilient Nexus management efforts. …”
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Design of a dual randomized trial in a type 2 hybrid effectiveness—implementation study by June Stevens, Sarah Denton Mills, Mary-Louise Millett, Feng-Chang Lin, Jennifer Leeman

“…A clear distinction is made between the dual strands that test the implementation versus the intervention, and a minimum of three randomized arms is advocated. We suggest an active treatment arm that includes both the implementation strategy and intervention that are hypothesized to be superior. …”
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Percutaneous Compression Plate versus Dynamic Hip Screw for Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Meta-Analyse of Five Randomized Controlled Trials by Lei Zhang, Jie Shen, Shengpeng Yu, Qiang Huang, Zhao Xie

“…Percutaneous compression plating (PCCP) has been advocated to reduce blood loss, relieve pain, and lead to faster rehabilitation for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. …”
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Challenges of Engaging Primary Care Providers in Specialized Telementoring Education About Sickle Cell Disease for Sickle Cell Specialists: Results from the Sickle Cell Disease Tra... by Lisa M. Shook, DHPE, MA, MCHES, Bailey House, MPH, Christina Bennett Farrell, MPH, Rosalyn Stewart, MD, Sophie Lanzkron, MD, MHS, Allison A. King, MD, MPH, PhD, Taniya Varughese, MSOT, J.J. Strouse, MD, PhD, Marsha Treadwell, PhD, Julie Kanter, MD

“…The majority of attendees were hematologists and other community-based advocates with a vested interest in SCD. Conclusions: Despite a federal partnership, the STAMP outreach strategy was unsuccessful in recruiting PCPs to participate in a virtual telementoring education program designed to increase access to care for adults with SCD. …”
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