Genetic profiling of extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 from clinical samples among diarrheal patients in Shashemene, Ethiopia by Shimelis Teshome Ayalneh, Biruk Yeshitela Beshah, Yeonji Jeon, Ashenafi Alemu Wami, Seifegebriel Teshome, Solomon Gebreselassie, Se Eun Park, Mekonnen Teferi, Woldaregay Erku Abegaz

“…In Ethiopia, where diarrhea is common, there is limited knowledge about these resistant strains and a lack of data on Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase production. …”
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Current applications and challenges in large language models for patient care: a systematic review by Felix Busch, Lena Hoffmann, Christopher Rueger, Elon HC van Dijk, Rawen Kader, Esteban Ortiz-Prado, Marcus R. Makowski, Luca Saba, Martin Hadamitzky, Jakob Nikolas Kather, Daniel Truhn, Renato Cuocolo, Lisa C. Adams, Keno K. Bressem

“…Abstract Background The introduction of large language models (LLMs) into clinical practice promises to improve patient education and empowerment, thereby personalizing medical care and broadening access to medical knowledge. Despite the popularity of LLMs, there is a significant gap in systematized information on their use in patient care. …”
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Proposal and Strategy for Nursing-Led Research: Protocol for an Unfunded Clinical Trial by Leticia Carmen Simón-López, Ismael Ortuño-Soriano, Raquel Luengo-González, Paloma Posada-Moreno, Ignacio Zaragoza-García, Rubén Sánchez-Gómez

“…For research staff who were aware of the funding, we focused on the “persuasion phase,” while for nursing staff, we mixed the “knowledge and persuasion phases” and used pioneers and early adopters as a positive example for other nurses as well as nonfinancial incentives (persuasion). …”
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Designing community-based strategies to reach non-household contacts of people with tuberculosis in Lusaka, Zambia: a rapid qualitative study among key stakeholders by Andrew D. Kerkhoff, Marksman Foloko, Evelyn Kundu-Ng’andu, Herbert Nyirenda, Zainab Jabbie, Mainza Syulikwa, Chanda Mwamba, Mary Kagujje, Monde Muyoyeta, Anjali Sharma

“…They also indicated an interest in participating, citing many benefits, including increased TB knowledge/awareness, early diagnosis, convenience, and possibly reduced transmission, and recommended that the strategy incorporate sensitization, consent, volunteerism, and respectful, confidential, private services. …”
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Robotic Surgery from a Gynaecological Oncology Perspective: A Global Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Outcomes Collaborative Led Study (GO SOAR3) by Faiza Gaba, Karen Ash, Oleg Blyuss, Dhivya Chandrasekaran, Marielle Nobbenhuis, Thomas Ind, Elly Brockbank, on behalf of the GO SOAR Collaborators

“…There was a distinct lack of knowledge on the environmental impact of robotic surgery. …”
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The Interspecific Competition Between Larvae of <i>Aedes aegypti</i> and Major African Malaria Vectors in a Semi-Field System in Tanzania by Sperancia Coelestine Lushasi, Yohana A. Mwalugelo, Johnson K. Swai, Arnold S. Mmbando, Letus L. Muyaga, Nhandi K. Nyolobi, Anitha Mutashobya, Augustino T. Mmbaga, Hamisi J. Kunambi, Simoni Twaha, Mwema Felix Mwema, Dickson W. Lwetoijera

“…It also influences population dynamics, and cannibalistic and predatory behaviors. However, knowledge of interspecific competition between <i>Ae. aegypti</i> and <i>Anopheles</i> species is limited. …”
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Electric Field Cycling of Physisorbed Antibodies Reduces Biolayer Polarization Dispersion by Cinzia Di Franco, Eleonora Macchia, Michele Catacchio, Mariapia Caputo, Cecilia Scandurra, Lucia Sarcina, Paolo Bollella, Angelo Tricase, Massimo Innocenti, Riccardo Funari, Matteo Piscitelli, Gaetano Scamarcio, Luisa Torsi

“…Understanding these phenomena enhances the knowledge of the properties of physisorbed biolayers and can inform design strategies for bioelectronic devices.…”
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Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Filariasis di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman Tahun 2010-2013 by Dhia Afra, Nora Abdiana Harminarti, Abdiana .

“…The data analysis was based on univariate and bivariate analysis equipped with chi-square test.The results of chi-square statistical test shows that there is significant correlation between age and filariasis prevalence with p value = 0.013, OR= 0.167, 95% CI= 0.043 – 0.652 but there was no correlation between gender, occupation (p value= 0.071, OR=3.800, 95% CI=0.938-15.398), breeding places, knowledge (p value= 1.000, OR=1.135, 95% CI=0.336 – 3.835),attitudes and action. …”
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LE COLLOCAZIONI N-ADJ DELL’ITALIANO ACCADEMICO PARLATO. UN’INDAGINE CORPUS-BASED by Diana Peppoloni

“…A corpus-based study This paper focuses on a lexical aspect of academic spoken Italian language that is particularly relevant for foreign learners, namely collocations. In fact, knowledge of collocations and the correct use of such phraseological units are predictive of an advanced level of linguistic-communicative competence of the speaker and of his/her belonging to a certain social or professional group, as in the case of academic communication. …”
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A novel synthetic synovial fluid model for investigating biofilm formation and antibiotic susceptibility in prosthetic joint infections by Amber De Bleeckere, Frits van Charante, Thibault Debord, Stien Vandendriessche, Michiel De Cock, Marte Verstraete, Fabien Lamret, Bram Lories, Jerina Boelens, Fany Reffuveille, Hans P. Steenackers, Tom Coenye

“…By replacing these standard growth media with an in vivo-like medium, such as the synthetic synovial fluid medium, we hope to expand our knowledge on the aggregation of pathogens in the context of PJI. …”
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Case report: Successful treatment of hyperbaric oxygen for radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis in a 95-year-old patient with bladder cancer by Li Lin, Li Lin, Man He, Yanyan Zeng, Xiaoxiao Ni, Yequn Guo, Xiaojuan Xie, Lingling Sun, Huai Huang

“…Moreover, there was no recurrence of hematuria during the follow-up period. To the best of our knowledge, this report represents the first documented case of hematuria resolution in a patient over 90 years old with severe RHC.ConclusionThis case represents the first documented instance of successful hematuria resolution in a patient over 90 years of age with severe RHC. …”
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Distribution and dynamics for the ecological assessment of Asan Wetland through periphyton -a water quality indicator by Sazia Tabassum, C. B. Kotnala, A. K. Dobriyal, Mohammed Salman, Richa Bamola

“…This study fills a gap in our knowledge of the Asan Wetland’s ecological health by analyzing periphyton populations and a number of physicochemical characteristics across three selected sites from November 2021 to October 2023. …”
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Identification of novel autoantibodies in Sjögren’s disease by Fiona Engelke, Petra Budde, Salvatore De Vita, Thomas Dörner, Diana Ernst, Jan Gras, Harald Heidecke, Annika Loredana Kilian, Katja Kniesch, Ann-Sophie Lindemann, Luca Quartuccio, Jacob Ritter, Kai Schulze-Forster, Benjamin Seeliger, Hans-Dieter Zucht, Torsten Witte

“…We aimed to identify novel autoantibodies in SjD that may facilitate the diagnostic procedure for Ro/SSA negative SjD.MethodsIgG and IgA autoantibody reactivity of 94 potential candidate autoantigens for SjD, selected from a discovery screen of 1,629 human antigens coupled to Luminex beads and prior knowledge about potential biological relevance, were examined in serum of SjD patients (n=347) using Luminex and ELISA technology. …”
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Intention to use eLearning-based continuing professional development and its predictors among healthcare professionals in Amhara region referral hospitals, Ethiopia, 2023: using mo... by Jenberu Mekurianew Kelkay, Sisay Maru Wubante, Deje Sendek Anteneh, Mitiku Kassaw Takilo, Chernet Desalegn Gebeyehu, Temesgen Ayenew Alameraw, Kassahun Dessie Gashu

“…Abstract Background Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is provided through in-service programs organized based on competency development and lifelong learning for healthcare professionals to stay fit with the required knowledge and skills. However, healthcare professionals’ financial constraints and tight schedules sending them away from the workplace for CPD training is a challenge. eLearning is becoming the best solution to overcome those barriers and create accessible, efficient, flexible, and convenient professional development. …”
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Impacts of stem cells from different sources on wound healing rate in diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Le Tong, Le Tong, Le Tong, Lin Tang, Lin Tang, Lin Tang, Bangli Tang, Jianna Zhang, Jianna Zhang, Jianna Zhang

“…The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the impacts of stem cells from different sources on wound healing rate in DFU patients.MethodsWe systematically retrieved records via key databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang from the inception to October 2024. …”
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Être enfant à Sfax (Tunisie) by Fanny Vuaillat, Noa Schumacher, Sami Ben Fguira

“…The children’s everyday urban experiences provide an opportunity to document socio-spatial disparities and contribute to new knowledge about the city of Sfax.…”
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Porosity and Joule heating effects in chemically reactive peristaltically driven motion of Alumina-Ethylene glycol-Water nanofluid by S. Farooq, S. Ravikumar, S. Khalid, Hala H. Abd El-Gawad, Khalid Abdulkhaliq M. Alharbi

“…To understand the flows of biological fluids due to contraction and relaxation in various biological and industrial areas, the knowledge of peristaltic mechanism is very important. …”
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The environmental health literacy level was effectively improved of residents in Shaanxi Province, China, 2022 by Feidan Deng, Feidan Deng, Feidan Deng, Xinyue Wen, Xinyue Wen, Guoqiang Dong, Guoqiang Dong, Guoqiang Dong, Xining Wang, Xining Wang, Huifang He, Huifang He, Ruixuan Zhu, Lichun Qiao, Lichun Qiao, Jing Han, Jing Han, Jing Han

“…The first-level classification literacy level of EHL was ranked in descending order: basic skills (21.64%), basic concepts (17.93%), and basic knowledge (14.44%). The EHL level was influenced by age, education level, and occupation. …”
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Resident-based learning model for sustainable resident participation in municipal solid waste management program by A. Ghazali, J. Tjakraatmadja, . Sunarti, E.Y.D. Pratiwi

“…Second, key stakeholders need to identify knowledge and value needs before the program started. …”
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Status of seawater intrusion in Mexico: A review by Xiaoxiao Zha, Jesús Horacio Hernández Anguiano, Francisco Padilla Benítez, Arturo Cruz-Falcón, Raul Miranda-Avilés, Manuel E. Mendoza Cantú, Jorge Adrian Perera-Burgos, Xu Liao, Juan Manuel Navarro-Céspedes, Miguel Angel Acosta-Reyes, Yanmei Li

“…Study focus: The review synthesizes current knowledge on seawater intrusion in Mexican coastal aquifers, documented since the 1980s. …”
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