Enhancing furcation involvement classification on panoramic radiographs with vision transformers by Xuan Zhang, Enting Guo, Xu Liu, Hong Zhao, Jie Yang, Wen Li, Wenlei Wu, Weibin Sun

“…This approach is also expected to reduce both the radiation dose and the financial burden on patients while simultaneously improving diagnostic precision.…”
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Anti-phenolic glycolipid antibodies in Mycobacterium bovis infected cattle by Zijie Zhou, Anouk van Hooij, J. Hessel M. van Dijk, Nina Musch, Louise Pierneef, Hamza Khalid, Kees Franken, Thomas Holder, Neil Watt, Anita L. Michel, Jeroen D.C. Codée, Martin Vordermeier, Paul L.A.M. Corstjens, Elisabeth M.D.L. van der Heijden, Jayne C. Hope, Annemieke Geluk

“…Mycobacterium bovis, the causative agent of bovine tuberculosis (bTB), causes significant financial losses in the agricultural industry. Additionally, M. bovis transmission from animals to humans can result in zoonotic TB, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), highlighting the need to enhance One Health surveillance to mitigate this threat.Antibodies directed against a major mycobacterial cell wall component of M. leprae, phenolic glycolipid-I (PGL-I), have shown excellent performance in identifying M. leprae infection in humans and animals. …”
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Substantial Impact of Later-Life Depression Among Community Older Adults on the Family Caregivers’ Burden in the Home Care Setting of Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand by Keisuke Shimizu, Myo Nyein Aung, Saiyud Moolphate, Thin Nyein Nyein Aung, Yuka Koyanagi, Siripen Supakankunti, Motoyuki Yuasa

“…The measures to relieve family caregiver burden include care capacity building, psychological support, respite care service, financial support, and other health promotion activities.…”
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Factors and barriers to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine uptake for intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy in Ghana by Akua Kumi Yeboah, Patrick Ohemeng Gyaase, Richmond Bediako Nsiah, Regina Amoa-Tutu, Saida Abdul-Rahman Zakaria, Lynna Naa Adede Obeng, Frank Prempeh, Phenihas Kwadwo Opoku, Amos Andoono, Gilbert Elara Dagoe, Kwame Kusi Agyemang, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Dominic Nyarko, Paul Kofi Awuah, Gifty Sefaah Owusu, Solomon Anum-Doku

“…Major barriers included time and financial constraints related to ANC attendance. The study underscores the need for better alignment between ANC attendance and IPTp-SP administration, and suggests that future research should evaluate ANC interventions to enhance IPTp-SP uptake and reduce malaria-related complications.…”
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Cost-effectiveness and budget impact of covering Burkitt lymphoma in children under Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme by Richmond Owusu, Dakota Pritchard, Lieke Fleur Heupink, Godwin Gulbi, Brian Asare, Ivy Amankwah, Joycelyn Azeez, Martha Gyansa-Lutterodt, Lydia Dsane-Selby, Ruby Aileen Mensah, William Omane-Adjekum, Francis Ruiz, Mohamed Gad, Justice Nonvignon, Lumbwe Chola, Ghana Health Technology Assessment Technical Working Group

“…Delayed care seeking and treatment abandonment, often due to the financial burden of care seeking to families, are common reasons for a relatively low overall survival (OS) in low-and middle-income countries. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for primary hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol by Tao Xu, Fan-rong Liang, Qifu Li, Taipin Guo, Ziwen Chen, Yun-Jie Shu, Xueli Zhou

“…Many patients require a combination of multiple medications to reach targets, but adverse effects and financial burdens undermine adherence. Additionally, prehypertension affects 25%–50% of adults, increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. …”
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A qualitative study of community perceptions and practices relating to blood donation in Cameroon by Solange Dabou, Wilfred Ngwa, Ngo Valery Ngo, Constantine T Asahngwa, Ghyslaine Bruna Djeunang Dongho, Regina Sinsai, Evrard Kepgang, Odette D Kibu, Ronald Mbua Gobina, Denis Alemka Foretia

“…Occasionally, requests for financial remuneration prior to blood donation also emerged.Conclusions Community members displayed both favourable and unfavourable perceptions as well as both safe and risky practices related to blood donation. …”
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Optimizing Energy and Spectral Efficiency in Mobile Networks: A Comprehensive Energy Sustainability Framework for Network Operators by Luis Mata, Marco Sousa, Pedro Vieira, Maria Paula Queluz, Antonio Rodrigues

“…The urgent need to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance net-zero commitments and the financial risks posed by rising energy costs, are placing increasing pressure on Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to optimise energy use. …”
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Patient participation in free cataract surgery: a cross-sectional study of the low-income elderly in urban China by Bo Qu, Hui Chen, Xuhua Tan, Xiaohang Wu, Haotian Lin, Zhenzhen Liu, Lixia Luo, Bo Zhang, Erping Long, Duoru Lin, Weirong Chen, Yizhi Liu, Haofeng Jiang, Jingjing Chen, Zhuoling Lin, Xiaoyan Li, Jinzhu Tang, Yingfen Lin

“…Only 21.5% of the respondents underwent physical examinations that included regular eye screening, and only 6.30% were highly educated patients. Financial problems were the primary reason cited by patients for participating in the free surgery programme. …”
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Stock price prediction with attentive temporal convolution-based generative adversarial network by Ying Liu, Xiaohua Huang, Liwei Xiong, Ruyu Chang, Wenjing Wang, Long Chen

“…Stock price prediction presents significant challenges owing to the highly volatile and nonlinear nature of financial markets, which are influenced by various factors including macroeconomic conditions, policy changes, and market sentiment. …”
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Foreign experience in the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems and the possibility of its application in Russia by T. G. Antropova, M. V. Shatokhin, N. M. Suray

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Housing Price Forecasting Using AI (LSTM) by Hossein Ziyadi, Erfan Salavati, Mohammad Mahdi Lotfi Heravi

“…This characteristic of AI is very useful in financial models to increase the accuracy of output. …”
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PHARMACOECONOMICAL RESEARCH OF THE USE OF SORAFENIB IN MALIGNANT TUMORS by M. Y. Frolov, N. A. Avksentjev, I. G. Rusakov, E. V. Derkach

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The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study by Ajit Kerketta, Raghavendra A N

“…Previous studies have identified several motivators, including community ties, cultural alignment, job satisfaction, and financial incentives. However, the role of alimentation in their motivation and retention in rural areas has not been sufficiently explored. …”
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What Affects Agricultural Green Total Factor Productivity in China? A Configurational Perspective Based on Dynamic Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis by Danni Lu, Xinhuan Zhang, Degang Yang, Shubao Zhang

“…Major economic events, such as the 2008 financial crisis and policy shifts, including the 2012 “Ecological Civilization” strategy, significantly altered the effectiveness of existing configurations. …”
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Post-evaluation model for 500 kV substation engineering projects using the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method by Jianquan Chen, Yi Zhuang, Shaoyong Chen, Zhongtian Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…However, the economic benefit indicator scores only 61.88, particularly with a financial performance score of 54.33, highlighting areas for improvement in cost control and fund utilization. …”
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The availability and distribution of health services and resources across different regions in Afghanistan by Nelly Hegazy, Sherif El Deeb, Marwa Rashad Salem, Jerome A. Shaguy, Ramesh Nassery Mohammed, Abdullah Khawari, Jamshed Tanoli, Alaa Abouzeid, Alaa Abouzeid

“…Furthermore, the study underscores the significant impact of financial constraints and equipment shortages on the functionality of healthcare facilities, particularly in the Northeastern and Western regions. …”
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Effectiveness of multimethod, community-based educational interventions on the knowledge and attitude to birth preparedness and complications readiness among women in southwest Nig... by Bosede B Afolabi, Ifeoma P Okafor, Mobolanle R Balogun, Adekemi O Sekoni, Duro C Dolapo, Claudia A Hawkins

“…Further research can examine the role of financial exclusion in inadequate knowledge.…”
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Assessment of healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice toward medical research in southwest Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Hadi Al Sulayyim, Ali Alrashah, Ali Al Mansour, Fahad Al Sleem, Yahya Alfaifi, Mansour Alyami, Ali Alkhudeer, Hassan Al Hutaylah, Yousef Allajam, Abdullah Alkhurais, Noura Alfaifi, Mansour Majrshi, Abdullah Alsulayyim

“…The most reported barriers were lack of financial support (82.3%), poor time management (78.7%), no enough research facilities (75.2%), lack of motivation (74.8%), inadequate skills and knowledge (72.3%), and lack of rewards (71.6%). …”
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Could Infectious Agents Play a Role in the Onset of Age-related Macular Degeneration? A Scoping Review by Petra P. Larsen, MD, PhD, Virginie Dinet, PhD, Cécile Delcourt, PhD, Catherine Helmer, MD, PhD, Morgane Linard, MD, PhD

“…Conclusions: Overall, this review highlights the diversity of possible interactions between infectious agents and AMD and suggests avenues of research to enrich the data currently available, which provide an insufficient level of evidence to conclude whether or not infectious agents are involved in this pathology. Financial Disclosure(s): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found in the Footnotes and Disclosures at the end of this article.…”
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