Protocol for process evaluation of SMART Mental Health cluster randomised control trial: an intervention for management of common mental disorders in India by Anushka Patel, David Peiris, Pallab K Maulik, Graham Thornicroft, Shekhar Saxena, Sudha Kallakuri, Amanpreet Kaur, Siddhardha Devarapalli, Mercian Daniel, Beverley M Essue, Shashi Kant, D Praveen, Usha Raman, Rajesh Sagar, Ankita Mukherjee

“…Systematic Medical Appraisal, Referral and Treatment (SMART) Mental Health integrates a community-level stigma reduction campaign and task sharing with the help of a mobile-enabled electronic decision support system (EDSS)—to reduce psychiatric morbidity due to stress, depression and self-harm in high-risk individuals. This paper presents and discusses the protocol for process evaluation of SMART Mental Health.Methods and analysis The process evaluation will use mixed quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate implementation fidelity and identify facilitators of and barriers to implementation of the intervention. …”
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Electronic Health Record Data Collection Practices to Advance Standardization and Interoperability of Patient Preferences for Interpretation Services: Qualitative Study by Krysta Heaney-Huls, Rida Shams, Ruth Nwefo, Rachel Kane, Janna Gordon, Alison M Laffan, Scott Stare, Prashila Dullabh

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to examine current practices for collecting, documenting, and exchanging information on a patient’s self-reported preference for an interpreter in the electronic health record (EHR) and the implementation maturity and adoption level of available data standards. The paper identifies standards implementation; data collection workflows; use cases for collecting, documenting, and exchanging information on a patient’s self-reported preference for an interpreter; challenges to data collection and use; and opportunities to advance standardization of the interpreter needed data element to facilitate patient-centered care. …”
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SAVASTIES ĮGIJIMO BŪDAI. FOUCAULT IR BACHTINAS APIE GYVENIMO ESTETIZACIJĄ by Leszek Koczanowicz

“…It was also developed in a more philosophical way in Lebensphilosophie and existentialism. In this paper two different 20th century approaches to the notion of aesthetic are discussed: conceptions of Michael Foucault and Mikhail Bakhtin. …”
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On the risks of good intentions and poor evidence – comment on “Back to the future? Conservative grassland management can preserve soil health in the changing landscapes of Uruguay... by J. Paruelo, J. Paruelo, J. Paruelo, L. López-Mársico, P. Baldassini, P. Baldassini, F. Lezama, B. Bazzoni, L. Staiano, A. Nuñez, A. Guido, C. Ríos, A. Tommasino, F. Gallego, F. Pezzani, G. Camba Sans, A. Quincke, S. Baeza, G. Piñeiro, G. Piñeiro, W. Baethgen

“…<p>In this article, we make comments on some methodological issues and on the general approach of the paper “Back to the future? Conservative grassland management can preserve soil health in the changing landscapes of Uruguay” (Säumel et al., 2023). …”
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Effects on the Functionality and Structure of Rice-Pea Composite Protein by Industry-scale Microfluidizer Combined with pH Cycling Treatment by Yunfeng LU, Taotao DAI, Zhaoying LI, Jialong HAN, Ti LI, Chengmei LIU, Jun CHEN

“…To investigate the solubilization of composite plant protein after co-processing with an industry-scale microfluidizer and pH cycling and to clarify its solubilization mechanism, this paper used rice protein and pea protein as raw materials, a mixed protein solution with a protein ratio of 1:1 and a total protein concentration of 4% were configured. …”
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Hydra Radio Access Network (H-RAN): Multi-Functional Communications and Sensing Networks, Initial Access Implementation, and Task-2 Approach by Rafid I. Abd, Daniel J. Findley, Kwang Soon Kim

“…Indeed, while the potential of H-RAN networks encompasses numerous improvements and innovations across various aspects of next-generation technologies, this paper addresses the initial access implementation and data transmission approaches under the non-line-of-sight (NLoS) of the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text {level}_{1}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> case study. …”
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Descemet Endothelial Thickness Comparison Trial 1 (DETECT 1): outcome masked, placebo-controlled trial comparing two types of corneal transplant surgeries and effect of rho kinase... by Thomas M Lietman, Jennifer Rose-Nussbaumer, Bennie H Jeng, Benjamin F Arnold, Winston Chamberlain, Charles C Lin, Jennifer Y Li, William Gensheimer, Jameson Clover, Nicole Varnado, Sarah Abdelrahman

“…Adjuvant ripasudil, a rho kinase inhibitor, may address the challenge of ECL in corneal transplantation. This paper presents the protocol for the Descemet Endothelial Thickness Comparison Trial 1 (DETECT 1), a multicentre, outcome-masked, randomised, placebo-controlled, four-arm clinical trial.Methods A total of 160 eligible patients with endothelial dysfunction will be enrolled from five participating sites in the USA. …”
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Design of Intelligent Feature Selection Technique for Phishing Detection by Sharvari Sagar Patil, Narendra M. Shekokar, Sridhar Chandramohan Iyer

“…Phishing detection techniques rely mainly on static features that are selected based on traditional feature selection or ranking techniques. This paper proposes an innovative approach to phishing detection by designing a feature selection technique using reinforcement learning. …”
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The rat's sciatic nerve functional index dynamics after its transection and recovery by means of epineural neurorrhaphy by Ziia K. Melikov, Volodymyr V. Medvediev

“…The development of new methods of treatment of PNI is impossible without validating existing models of PNI and clarifying the dynamics of the recovery process in this type of injury over long periods of observation. In this paper, the dynamics of the sciatic functional index (SFI) after transection and immediate suturing of the sciatic nerve of an adult rat during 24 weeks of observation was analyzed in detail. …”
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Quantifying uncertainties in satellite NO₂ superobservations for data assimilation and model evaluation by P. Rijsdijk, P. Rijsdijk, P. Rijsdijk, H. Eskes, A. Dingemans, A. Dingemans, K. F. Boersma, K. F. Boersma, T. Sekiya, K. Miyazaki, S. Houweling, S. Houweling

“…Superobservations are averages of individual observations matching the model's resolution and are functional to reduce the data load on the assimilation system. In this paper, we discuss the construction of superobservations, their kernels, and uncertainty estimates. …”
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Peer- and community-led responses to HIV: A scoping review. by George Ayala, Laurel Sprague, L Leigh-Ann van der Merwe, Ruth Morgan Thomas, Judy Chang, Sonya Arreola, Sara L M Davis, Aditia Taslim, Keith Mienies, Alessandra Nilo, Lillian Mworeko, Felicita Hikuam, Carlos Garcia de Leon Moreno, José Antonio Izazola-Licea

“…The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to further slow momentum made to date. The purpose of this paper is to review available evidence on the comparative advantages of community-led HIV responses that can better inform policy making towards getting the world back on track.…”
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Private, public, and bottled drinking water: Shared contaminant-mixture exposures and effects challenge by Paul M. Bradley, Kristin M. Romanok, Kelly L. Smalling, Stephanie E. Gordon, Bradley J. Huffman, Katie Paul Friedman, Daniel L. Villeneuve, Brett R. Blackwell, Suzanne C. Fitzpatrick, Michael J. Focazio, Elizabeth Medlock-Kakaley, Shannon M. Meppelink, Ana Navas–Acien, Anne E. Nigra, Molly L. Schreiner

“…Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to provide a meta-analysis (quantitative synthesis) of POU–DW contaminant–mixture exposures and corresponding potential human–health effects of private-TW, public-TW, and BW by aggregating exposure results and harmonizing apical–health–benchmark–weighted and bioactivity–weighted effects predictions across previous studies by this research group. …”
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Implementation of prehospital point-of-care ultrasound using a novel continuous feedback approach in a UK helicopter emergency medical service by Salman Naeem, Shadman Aziz, Thomas Hirst, Johannes Strobel, Jamin M. Mulvey, Ailidh Lang, Jankee Patel, Alexander Smith, Ka Jun Cheng, Michael Palmer, Jonas Schlautmann, Michael D. Christian, Daniel Nevin

“…Lack of governance structure and evidence of benefit have been described as major barriers to its implementation. This paper describes a novel approach to implementation of prehospital PoCUS and clinical governance framework in a UK HEMS. …”
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Análisis espectral de nubes de sal originadas en las cercanías de la laguna de Mar Chiquita utilizando sensores remotos. by Diana Rodriguez, Silvana Carina Bolzi, Ines Velasco, Mónica Marino

“…From 2006 observations from space with different satellites allowed document the presence of white clouds originating from the salt that is raised from the ground with intensity winds occur. In this paper we present several examples of clouds of salt documented MODIS images and using AVHRR data from satellites NOAA 18 and 19 the observed changes in the water body of the lake between 2006 and 2012 and discuss two particular events. …”
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Prototype Instrumentation for the Spatial and Temporal Characterisation of Voltage Supply Based on Two-Dimensional Higher-Order Statistics by Juan-José González-de-la-Rosa, Olivia Florencias-Oliveros, José-María Sierra-Fernández, Manuel-Jesús Espinosa-Gavira, Agustín Agüera-Pérez, José-Carlos Palomares-Salas, Victor Pallarés-López, Rafael-Jesús Real-Calvo, Isabel Santiago-Chiquero

“…This paper presents a proof-of-concept of a versatile Power Quality (PQ) analyser for tracking the voltage supply in industrial and residential sectors. …”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Similarly, advancements in green cementless mortar and geopolymer technology utilizing waste paper sludge ash highlight engineering's role in reducing carbon footprints and repurposing industrial by-products. …”
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Predictive markers of rapid disease progression and chemotherapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer patients following postoperative adjuvant therapy by Tao Ma, Xiao-meng Hao, Hong-dan Chen, Min-hui Zheng, Xiao-geng Chen, Shuang-Long Cai, Jin Zhang

“…This term is defined as the occurrence of distant metastasis or death within 24 months post-diagnosis. The paper mainly studies the clinicopathologic traits of TNBC patients experiencing rapid disease progression and chemotherapy resistance and identify predictive markers for this outcome. …”
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Human Health: A Key to Modern Nutritional Balance in Association with Polyphenolic Compounds from Food Sources by Magdalena Mititelu, Dumitru Lupuliasa, Sorinel Marius Neacșu, Gabriel Olteanu, Ștefan Sebastian Busnatu, Andreea Mihai, Violeta Popovici, Nicoleta Măru, Steluța Constanța Boroghină, Sebastian Mihai, Corina-Bianca Ioniță-Mîndrican, Alexandru Scafa-Udriște

“…Nutritionists have drawn attention to the moderate consumption of saturated fats and the need to increase the intake of unsaturated fats to the detriment of saturated ones. This paper examines the biochemical roles of polyunsaturated fats, particularly essential fatty acids, and contrasts their benefits with the detrimental effects of saturated fat overconsumption. …”
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Supporting teams with designing for dissemination and sustainability: the design, development, and usability of a digital interactive platform by Maura M. Kepper, Allison J. L’Hotta, Thembekile Shato, Bethany M. Kwan, Russell E. Glasgow, Douglas Luke, Andrea K. Graham, Ana A. Baumann, Ross C. Brownson, Brad Morse

“…D4DS principles and methods are not well-known or used during clinical and public health research; research teams would benefit from applying D4DS. This paper presents the development of a new digital platform for research teams to learn and apply a D4DS process to their work. …”
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Bromfenac in ophthalmic practice by M.L. Maximov, A.A. Zveginceva, I.D. Kanner, N.M. Lapkin

“…</i> </p> <p> <i>This paper reviews advantages of a modern topical NSAID, bromfenac, for ocular use. …”
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