Effectiveness of case-area targeted interventions including vaccination on the control of epidemic cholera: protocol for a prospective observational study by Lauren D'Mello-Guyett, Ruwan Ratnayake, Andrew S Azman, Yap Boum, Francesco Checchi, W John Edmunds, Placide Okitayemba Welo, Nicolas Peyraud, Iza Ciglenecki, Etienne Gignoux, Maria Lightowler, Primitive Gakima, Jean Patrick Ouamba, Joseph Amadomon Sagara, Rollin Ndombe, Nana Mimbu, Alexandra Ascorra, Elisabeth Mukamba Musenga, Berthe Miwanda, Francisco Luquero, Klaudia Porten, Flavio Finger, Miriam Alia, Bachir Assao, Catherine Bachy, Rob D'hondt, Karl Njuwa Fai, Caroline Henry-Ostian, Abdoul-Moumouni Issa-Soumana, Danish Malik, Herbert Mutubuki, Rodrigue Ntone, Isabella Panunzi, Issaka Soumana, Oumar Touré, Mamady Traore

“…Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) plans to implement CATI in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Cameroon, Niger and Zimbabwe. …”
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State regulation of public libraries in Russia in the first half of the XIX century by D. I. Popov

“…The results of the implementation of the ministerial project turned out to be modest: instead of the planned fifty-two, only twenty-nine public libraries were opened, most of which ceased to exist within 10–15 years. …”
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The engagement of healthcare providers in implementing the selfBACK randomised controlled trial – A mixed-methods process evaluation by Mette Jensen Stochkendahl, Barbara I Nicholl, Karen Wood, Frances S Mair, Paul Jarle Mork, Karen Søgaard, Charlotte DN Rasmussen

“…The vignette-based survey showed high agreement among HCPs (n = 62) with the self-management plans generated by the app (84.1–88.9%) but also highlighted concerns about tailoring and content. …”
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The Impact of High Labour Turnover on Students Performance in Private Higher Institutions of Learning in Kabale District: A Case Study of African College of Commerce and Technology... by Kemigisha, Maryshivan

“…Adequate healthcare, retirement plans, and other non-monetary benefits should also be considered to enhance employee satisfaction and retention. …”
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Modelled Public Health Impact of Introducing Adjuvanted Recombinant Zoster Vaccine into the UK National Immunisation Programme by Manjit Hunjan, Desmond Curran, Alen Marijam, Yasmeeta Vekria, Nikolaos Giannelos

“…The vaccination age was reduced from 70 to 65 years, with a subsequent planned reduction to 60 years. This modelling study aimed to evaluate the public health impact (PHI) of RZV vaccination in the 70 years of age (YOA) population and in younger individuals 65 and 60 YOA. …”
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The impact of introducing new stops into the agglomeration railway network on changes in transport behaviour in the catchment area by Sabina Puławska-Obiedowska, Aleksandra Ciastoń-Ciulkin, Mariusz Soboń

“…Results can be used to forecast changes in travel behaviors for planned railway stations and to determine their potential benefits. …”
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Web-based platform to collect, share and manage technical data of historical systemic architectures: the Telegraphic Towers along the Madrid-Valencia path by Margherita Lasorella, Pasquale de-Dato, Elena Cantatore

“…As the experience has demonstrated, the systematisation of technical details and operative pipeline of methods and tools allow the normalisation and standardisation of the intervention selection process; this offers policymakers an innovative tool based on traditional procedures for conservation plans, coherent with a priority-based practice.…”
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Attitudes of healthcare workers at a District in KwaZulu-Natal regarding institutionalisation of antimicrobial stewardship by Andile P. Dlungele, Lehlohonolo J. Mathibe

“…Background: The Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programme is one of the strategic initiatives of the World Health Organization’s global action plan to reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In sub-Saharan countries, there is insufficient scientific evidence regarding healthcare providers’ perception of institutionalisation of ASPs as a strategy to reduce AMR. …”
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Emergency medical service interventions and experiences during pandemics: A scoping review. by Despina Laparidou, Ffion Curtis, Nimali Wijegoonewardene, Joseph Akanuwe, Dedunu Dias Weligamage, Prasanna Dinesh Koggalage, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena

“…The quantitative narrative synthesis included seven overarching themes, describing EMS pandemic preparedness plans and interventions implemented in response to pandemics. …”
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Meteorological Issues and Technological Progress in the Development of New Energy Systems by Yanbo SHEN

“…Additionally, it examined the forecast demand and forecast period divisions for wind and solar energy, introduced the technical progress and main products of the China meteorological administration in ultra-short, short, medium, and long-term forecasts, and discussed the implementation of the precise meteorological service demonstration plan for wind and solar power generation (SDP). [Result] Wind and solar energy resource assessment technologies have seen significant improvements; however, they also face challenges posed by large-scale wind turbine generation systems and the diversified utilization of solar energy. …”
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A system approach to the modeling of fungal infections of the wheat leaf by S. V. Nikolaev, U. S. Zubairova, E. S. Skolotneva, E. A. Orlova, D. A. Afonnikov

“…In this regard, methods for monitoring the condition of crops in order to predict their dynamics and plan agrotechnological events to control the state of plants in crops, including the development of fungal infection are developing. …”
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Eski Türklerin Savaş Taktikleri ve Savaş Alanındaki Uygulamaları by Eda DURMUŞ

“…The attackers started to withdraw as if they were defeated; the enemy became surprised and was taken to the field where the attackers had planned to wage the war. The third part of the tactic was to ambush and destroy the enemy. …”
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A scoping review of randomized trials assessing the impact of n-of-1 trials on clinical outcomes. by Joyce P Samuel, Susan H Wootton, Travis Holder, Donald Molony

“…Treatment alternatives are systematically tested against each other, generating patient-specific data used to inform an individualized treatment plan. We hypothesize that clinical decisions informed by n-of-1 trials improve patient outcomes compared to usual care. …”
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Government Support and Local Residents’ Behavior in E-waste Management: Evidence from Thailand by Peeranart Kiddee, Somsiri Decharat, Suttiporn Bunmak

“…These findings can inform the development of action plans that consider crucial aspects of e-waste management. …”
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Predictive performance of oximetry in detecting sleep apnea in surgical patients with cardiovascular risk factors. by Rida Waseem, Matthew T V Chan, Chew Yin Wang, Edwin Seet, Frances Chung

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This was a planned post-hoc analysis of multicenter prospective cohort study involving 1,218 at-risk surgical patients without prior diagnosis of sleep apnea. …”
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Characterization of Somatic Mutations in Malaysian Luminal Breast Cancer by Yock Ping Chow, Ryia Illani Mohd Yunos, Isa Mohd Rose, Norlia Abdullah, Rohaizak Muhammad, Shahrun Niza Abdullah Suhaimi, Saladina Jaszle Jasmin, Norshahidah Mahamad Nadzir, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Rahman Jamal

“… Luminal breast cancer subtype (ER/PR+, HER2+/-) represents about two-thirds of all breast cancers, and better understanding of the genetic alterations underpinning the disease pathogenesis is desirable to develop improved treatment plans and to increase patients’ survival. To date, other than hormonal and anti-HER2 therapies (e.g. tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitor, trastuzumab), no other targeted therapies have been approved by FDA for luminal breast cancer. …”
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Health-related quality of life and its predictors among chronic kidney disease patients: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. by Tasmia Tasnim, Kazi Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Tanjina Rahman, Harun-Ur Rashid

“…By addressing the determinants of poor HRQoL, healthcare providers can tailor treatment plans to better meet the needs of these individuals and ultimately enhance their overall well-being.…”
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Making space for patients’ preferences in precision medicine: a qualitative study exploring perspectives of patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Bente Appel Esbensen, Karin Schölin Bywall, Jennifer Viberg Johansson, Inger Erlandsson, Marie Heidenvall, Marta Lason

“…In order for that to work, patients need information on potential treatment options, an ability to express their preferences, an individual treatment plan and identification of personal treatment goals. …”
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Watershed conservation prioritization using geomorphometric and land use-land cover parameters by G.R. Puno, R.C.C. Puno

“…The study provides significant information helpful to watershed managers and planners especially in crafting a plan for integrated watershed management wherein programs and projects implementation have to be prioritized.…”
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Ultrasound diagnosis and monitoring of fetal tachyarrhythmias by Yu.А. Ivaniv, N.V. Lozynska

“…Prenatal echocardiography provides reliable monitoring of the fetus condition and effectiveness of antiarrhythmic treatment, determining the tactics during pregnancy, helps to plan childbirth and defines treatment after birth.…”
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