Odor symptom management in patients with malignant wounds in Mali: the use of a cinnamon dressing by Charlotte Ngô, Fatoumata M Sidibe, Sophie Goossens, Dianeko Zenabou Tapa, Irène Kriegel, Abdramane A Kone, Moussa Bathily, Hamidou D Doumbia, Claire Rieux, Isabelle Fromantin

“…Seventeen patients reported that the CINESTEAM® dressing was easy to use, even for patients receiving home-based palliative care in remote areas. The dressing provided an odor control that lasted more than 24 h. …”
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Influence of food availability on the diet and activity budget of two western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) groups of differing size in the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park,... by Terence Fuh Neba, Giuseppe Donati, Angelique Todd, Shelly Masi

“…First, we compared food availability between home-ranges by monitoring leafing/fruiting patterns of major gorilla food trees. …”
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Ankyloglossia and breastfeeding self-efficacy in newborns: a birth cohort study by Carlos Alberto Feldens, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Lívia Mund de Amorim, Elisa Maria Rosa de Barros Coelho, Gabriela Fernandes Kern dos Santos, Paulo Floriani Kramer

“…At 14 days of the children’s lives, the mothers were interviewed at home to collect data on breastfeeding self-efficacy using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF). …”
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Triboelectric‐Inertial Sensing Glove Enhanced by Charge‐Retained Strategy for Human‐Machine Interaction by Bo Yang, Jia Cheng, Xuecheng Qu, Yuning Song, Lifa Yang, Junyao Shen, Ziqian Bai, Linhong Ji

“…The system showcases a diverse range of applications, including complex robotic control, virtual reality interaction, smart home lighting adjustments, and intuitive interface operations. …”
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Development of specialist palliative care in Dutch hospitals between 2014 and 2020: a repeated survey by N. van Velzen, L. Brom, M. J. D. L van der Vorst, M. L. Kiers, M. F. M. Wagemans, H. Kazimier, M. S. A. Boddaert, N. J. H. Raijmakers, A. Stoppelenburg

“…The SPCTs have developed significantly in various aspects, including collaboration between primary and hospital care, the availability of services to patients at home and non-clinical activities. Conclusion Over the years, Dutch hospitals have shown growth in hospital-wide integration of specialist PC. …”
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A community-based father education intervention on breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study by Wolde Melese Ayele, Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne, Asnakew Molla Mekonen

“…Fathers in the intervention area received breastfeeding education services at health facilities or home visits during antenatal, delivery, and postpartum periods. …”
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Differential impact of minimum unit pricing on alcohol consumption between Scottish men and women: controlled interrupted time series analysis by Peter Anderson, Eileen F S Kaner, Jakob Manthey, Jürgen Rehm, Amy O'Donnell, Eva Jané Llopis

“…Objective To assess the immediate impact of the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland on alcohol consumption and whether the impact differed by sex, level of alcohol consumption, age, social grade and level of residential deprivation of respondents.Design Primary controlled interrupted time series analysis and secondary before-and-after analysis of the impact of introducing MUP in Scotland using alcohol consumption data for England as control.Setting Data from Kantar Worldpanel’s Alcovision survey, a continuous retrospective online timeline follow-back diary survey of the previous week’s alcohol consumption.Participants 53 347 women and 53 143 men.Interventions Introduction of a minimum price of 50 pence per UK unit (6.25 pence/g) for the sale of alcohol in Scotland on 1 May 2018.Main outcome measures Number of grams of alcohol consumed per week, in total, in off-trade (eg, at home) and in on-trade (eg, in pubs, restaurants).Results Primary interrupted time series analyses found that the introduction of MUP was associated with a drop in reported weekly total alcohol consumption of 5.94 g (95% CI 1.29 to 10.60), a drop in off-trade consumption of 3.27 g (95% CI −0.01 to 6.56) and a drop in on-trade consumption of 2.67 g (95% CI −1.48 to 6.82). …”
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Examining Family Influence on the Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Hamurwa Sub-County, Rubanda District. by Kiconco, Kate

“…It was guided by specific objectives which included. establishing causes of declining academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Hamurwa Subcounty, finding out how the home influences academic performance in primary schools of Hamurwa subcounty and devising remedial measures to improve pupils' academic performance in primary schools in selected primary schools of Hamurwa subcounty. …”
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The Relationship Between Mindset and Poverty Levels in Kisinga Sub-County Kasese District by Kambere, Roggers

“…There is a challenge of farming systems whereby farmers since the majority of respondents spend much of their attention on food production just for home consumption and therefore they produce less for the markets that can help them generate some money that can help to meet the basic needs, poor finance policies in rural areas. …”
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Enhance Research and Innovation in ICT products, Applications, and Services by Businge, Phelix Mbabazi

“…Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that government and stakeholders should ensure that: schools are provided with the necessary ICT infrastructure; qualified computer teachers are recruited; computer laboratory technicians are rectruited; that there is continuous retooling of both students and staff; and that schools encourage ICT usage at home.…”
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Influence of Land-Use and Landcover on the Nest Distribution and Breeding Success of Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica Regulorum) In Kiyanja- Kaku Wetland Ecosystem. by Tayebwa, Gilbert

“…The Kiyanja-Kaku wetland ecosystem in central Uganda is home to a valuable population of endangered Grey-crowned cranes (Balearica regulorum). …”
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Assessing the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Among Communities of Rubanda DistrictUganda. by Ahabwe, John Brighton

“…Tourists treks through the dense forest to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, some respondents also showed the district's forests and wetlands are home to a diverse array of bird species, making it an excellent destination for bird watching enthusiasts. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Social Media Usage and Performance of the Selected Small and Medium Businesses in Ntungamo District. by Nyamwija, Bonitah

“…The study included different retail shop owners such as; clothing, cosmetics, electronic accessories, make-up services, home appliances, and food stuffs. Furthermore, some other members that added to the population were the customers who engaged in business exchange with the small businesses through social media. …”
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Determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers of Mangochi district, Malawi: a community-based cross- sectional study by Jonas, Sagawa, Allen, Kabagenyi, Godwin, Turyasingura, Saul Eric, Mwale

“…Therefore, PNC awareness campaigns, training and economic empowerment programs targeting mothers who delivered at home with primary education background and low economic status are needed.…”
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Provision of Managerial Skills by Micro Credit Institutions and Sustainability of MSMEs During COVID-19 Pandemic in Kigezi Region South Western Uganda by Kyabarongo, Benon, Moses, Agaba, Siraje, Kaaya

“…Six districts make up the region: Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Rubanda, and Rukiga. Southwest Uganda is home to the Kigezi region. Yamane's sampling formulas were used to calculate the sample size, which was based on a 5% level of precision. …”
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Overview of results in the application of flywheel hybrid transportation systems by Tarraf Mokhammad, V. V. Gayevskiy, Deeb Mukhammad

“…Although some progress has been made in the applied research of flywheel energy storage technology, there are no detailed studies at home and abroad that summarize its application in the vehicle applications. …”
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Implementing a Care Model for Bedridden Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Study in Northeastern Thailand by Panpanit L, Jongudomkarn D, Doungmungkorn A, Boontoch K, Neelasmith S, Manorat M, Maneerat T

“…Despite investments in stroke prevention, inadequate support exists for severely disabled stroke survivors (SSs) and their caregivers, particularly in enhancing their quality of life.Purpose: This research aimed to explore the experiences of SSs receiving home care, develop and implement a care model to enhance community volunteer caregivers’ (CVCGs) capabilities, and evaluate the outcomes of this model for bedridden stroke survivors in Northeastern Thailand.Methods: A research and development study was conducted in low-income, semi-urban communities in Northeastern Thailand, comprising three phases: 1) situation analysis, 2) development of a community care model, and 3) implementation and evaluation. …”
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The integration of hospital pharmacists into primary care settings in Shenzhen, China: a qualitative study by Zhiling Deng, Pengxiang Zhou, Yiting Lu, Zhengrong Li, Mi Yao, Yang Li, Chuan Zou, Haixin Li, Songtao Cai, Yi Guo, Yuling Tong, Yang Zhao, Zhijie Xu

“…Hospital pharmacists mainly conduct medication reviews and consultations in clinics or pharmacies of CHCs and engage in home visits with GPs in a few cases. Barriers to their integration include pharmacists’ inadequate competency, a lack of patient recognition, GPs’ resistance, and insufficient technological support. …”
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Implications of the availability and distribution of birth weight on addressing neonatal mortality: population-based assessment from Bihar state of India by Lalit Dandona, Rakhi Dandona, G Anil Kumar, Debarshi Bhattacharya, Sibin George, Priya Nanda, Md Akbar

“…Majority (87.5%) of the live births born at home were not weighed at birth. LBW prevalence decreased and birth weight ≥2500 g increased significantly with increasing wealth index quartile. …”
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A Case Report of Accidental Intoxication following Ingestion of Foxglove Confused with Borage: High Digoxinemia without Major Complications by Maria Silvia Negroni, Arianna Marengo, Donatella Caruso, Alessandro Tayar, Patrizia Rubiolo, Flavio Giavarini, Simone Persampieri, Enrico Sangiovanni, Franca Davanzo, Stefano Carugo, Maria Laura Colombo, Mario Dell’Agli

“…Her symptoms started following consumption of a home-made savory pie with 5 leaves from a plant bought in a garden nursery as borage. …”
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