CitySEIRCast: an agent-based city digital twin for pandemic analysis and simulation by Shakir Bilal, Wajdi Zaatour, Yilian Alonso Otano, Arindam Saha, Ken Newcomb, Soo Kim, Jun Kim, Raveena Ginjala, Derek Groen, Edwin Michael

“…Here, we describe how we have coupled advances in the construction of digital or virtual models of real-world cities with an agile, modular, agent-based model of viral transmission and data from navigation and social media interactions, to overcome these challenges in order to provide a new simulation tool, CitySEIRCast, that can model viral spread at the sub-national level. …”
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Management of volume load for patients undergoing hemodialysis via WeChat and home monitoring in China: a protocol for a cluster-randomized trial by Xiaocui Wang, Bonan Yan, Shipeng Zhang, Yuanke Zhou, Qinxiu Zhang, Xueying Li

“…In this regard, WeChat, along with its built-in self-monitoring function, has demonstrated considerable potential for application. WeChat, a versatile social media platform in China, integrating Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and PayPal functionalities, shows potential in managing volume load, especially when paired with home monitoring. …”
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A multi-omics strategy to understand PASC through the RECOVER cohorts: a paradigm for a systems biology approach to the study of chronic conditions by Jun Sun, Masanori Aikawa, Hassan Ashktorab, Noam D. Beckmann, Noam D. Beckmann, Michael L. Enger, Joaquin M. Espinosa, Xiaowu Gai, Xiaowu Gai, Benjamin D. Horne, Benjamin D. Horne, Paul Keim, Paul Keim, Paul Keim, Jessica Lasky-Su, Rebecca Letts, Cheryl L. Maier, Meisha Mandal, Lauren Nichols, Nadia R. Roan, Nadia R. Roan, Mark W. Russell, Jacqueline Rutter, George R. Saade, George R. Saade, Kumar Sharma, Kumar Sharma, Stephanie Shiau, Stephen N. Thibodeau, Samuel Yang, Lucio Miele, NIH Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Consortium

“…The resulting multi-dimensional molecular dataset should be correlated with the deep clinical phenotyping performed through RECOVER, as well as with information on demographics, comorbidities, social determinants of health, the exposome and lifestyle factors that may contribute to the clinical presentations of PASC. …”
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Blepharoplasty: historical aspects, terminology, and modern ideas by A.D. Kazantsev, E.P. Kazantseva, I.B. Alekseev

“…They result in the functional changes and visible cosmetic defects, thereby negatively affecting psychological social status and provoking eyelid discomfort. Patients refer to specialists (plastic or ocular surgeons) to address these age-related issues. …”
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Impact of peer interaction on maternal health service utilization in rural northwest China by Liuchun Xiang, Liuchun Xiang, Dan Li, Junhao Wu, Jun Chen, Jie Yang, Haisong Nie

“…Policymakers and healthcare providers should integrate peer support programs into existing maternal health initiatives and fully use social media and community resources to create interactive platforms for maternal and infant knowledge that combine online and offline. …”
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« Quelque chose d’inaudible à propos d’un prophète et d’un hamster » : le terrorisme à la Mathias Énard by Kathryne Fontaine

“… Dans Fanaticism: The Uses of an Idea (2010), Alberto Toscano dénonce la tendance actuelle à qualifier de « fanatique » tout comportement extrémiste, voire d’entêtement sur des questions sociales. Notre époque semble résolue à « écraser l’infâme », à poursuivre le noble combat entamé au XVIII e siècle contre l’intolérance, croisade toutefois bancale car fondée sur une vision réductrice que l’Occident se fait du danger qui la guette. …”
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Ethical issues in the development and implementation of nutrition-related public health policies and interventions: A scoping review. by Thierry Hurlimann, Juan Pablo Peña-Rosas, Abha Saxena, Gerardo Zamora, Béatrice Godard

“…As a result, these decision makers need technical support and ethical guidance for adaptation of interventions to local (cultural, social, economic, etc.) contexts.<h4>Aim</h4>The goal of this scoping review is to delineate and "map" the range of ethical issues in nutrition-related public health interventions, as well as the range of the various fields in which they may arise.…”
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A systematic review exploring the factors that contribute to increased primary care physician turnover in socio-economically deprived areas. by Jasmine Lee, Evangelos Kontopantelis

“…The factors measured in the studies driving increased turnover in deprived areas included region of work (n = 7), income (n = 2), burnout (n = 2) and social values (n = 2). Some studies found additional challenges specific to socioeconomically deprived areas, such as familial concerns about regional safety, limited employment opportunities for spouses, or personal career development challenges. …”
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Adherence to First-Line Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Therapy in the Context of Guideline Recommendations for US Patients With High-Risk Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer by Franklin D. Gaylis, Bruno Emond, Ameur M. Manceur, Anabelle Tardif-Samson, Laura Morrison, Dominic Pilon, Patrick Lefebvre, Lorie A. Ellis, Hiremagalur Balaji, Andrea Ireland

“…**Background:** Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) can reduce recurrence and delay progression among patients with high-risk non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), but is associated with a substantial emotional, physical, and social burden. **Objectives:** This study evaluated the adequacy of first-line intravesical BCG treatment among high-risk NMIBC patients in the United States, including the subgroup with carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the bladder. …”
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Dampak E-WOM dan Kepercayaan Merek terhadap Minat Beli Somethinc pada Gen Z by Addriani Sukma Melati, Deni Yanuar, Novi Susilawati

“…The information shared on social media platforms plays an important role in shaping individuals' perceptions and considerations, which are then reflected in beliefs about a brand's credibility and integrity, potentially motivating purchasing decisions. …”
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Anthropological Dimension of the Philosophical "Literature-Centric" Model of Ukrainian Romanticism by Z. O. Yankovska, L. V. Sorochuk

“…Ukrainian writers, reflecting the philosophical ideas of Romanticism, saw in man a harmonious combination of "natural" and "social", through which he indirectly carries out his own national existence. …”
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Requirements for Universally Accessible Upper-Body Exercise Equipment: The Case of People with Spinal Cord Injuries in Korea by Kwang-Ok An, Myo-Jung Choi, Sung-Shin Kim, Bo-Ra Kang, Young-Hyeon Bae, Hyosun Kweon

“…People with disabilities face considerable obstacles when exercising, which precludes them from the social and health benefits of physical activity. Especially for individuals with paraplegia with spinal cord injuries, it is necessary to maintain continuous participation in physical activity even after discharge, as it helps to maintain mobility and daily living activities through upper body strength. …”
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Rehabilitation, reablement, and restorative care approaches in the aged care sector: a scoping review of systematic reviews by Claire Gough, Raechel A. Damarell, Janine Dizon, Paul D.S. Ross, Jennifer Tieman

“…Abstract Background Ageing populations are set to drive up demand for aged care services, placing strain on economies funding social care systems. Rehabilitation, reablement, and restorative care approaches are essential to this demographic shift as they aim to support independent function and quality of life of older people. …”
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Using Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Fluorescence (SRXRF) to Assess the Impacts of Shipping Emissions on the Variations of PM10-bound Elemental Species by Siwatt Pongpiachan, Nichada Jearanaikoon, Kanjana Thumanu, Jureerat Pradubsri, Ratchadaporn Supruangnet, Chaisri Tharasawatpipat, Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi, Ronbanchob Apiratikul

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Relationship between multiple morbidities and performance on the Timed Up and Go test in elderly patients: a cross-sectional study by Arsalan Tariq, Sayed Alireza Mousavi Zadeh, Muhammad Ammar, Nafisehsadat Mousavizadeh, Arash Hajary, Somayeh Mohamadi

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EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF MASS TOURISM ON THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AND TOURISM DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA by Nnana Okoi OFEM, Chinasa UTTAH, Ndem Samuel ETIM, Queen Olubukola AYENI, Josephat Owan EMEKA, Agnes Awoli EWURU, Maxwell-Borjor Achuk EBA, Eja Iwara EJA, Jeremiah ABANBESHIE, Daniel Daniel JAMES, Ayuk Awunghe ACHU, Michael Takim OTU, Fidelis Ngaji AKWAJI, Etta Oyen ETTA

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Il principio vitale della biblioteca: il sapere e l’apprendimento come beni comuni by Franco Neri

“…Books are for all: Legge 2, nella formulazione iniziale del capitolo 2) esprime una trasformazione radicale nella percezione sociale delle finalità e delle modalità di fruizione e organizzazione del servizio bibliotecario. …”
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Características sociodemográficas y condiciones de riesgo de la persona adulta mayor en situación de pobreza extrema frente a la pandemia por COVID-19 by Rosa María Pretell Aguilar, Rodolfo Amado Arevalo Marcos, Jeannette Giselle Avila Vargas-Machuca, Milagros Lizbeth Uturunco Vera

“…Conclusiones: Se confirma la alta vulnerabilidad de la muestra del estudio, esta información servirá para potenciar actividades de acompañamiento y comunicación permanente con los usuarios y usuarias, así como fortalecer las coordinaciones con el sector salud, contribuyendo a la mejora del estado de salud, y con una red social de apoyo para adultos mayores en situaciones de vulnerabilidad. …”
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Catastrophic health expenditure associated with non-inpatient costs among middle-aged and older individuals in China by Xiaojuan Zhang, Kun Zhu

“…BackgroundSince their establishment, the two predominant social health insurance schemes in China, Urban Employee Medical Insurance (UEMIS) and Urban and Rural Residents’ Medical Insurance (URRMS), have primarily focused on covering non-inpatient expenditure, while costs associated with outpatient care and pharmaceutical purchases have been largely excluded from the insurance benefit package. …”
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From consumers to pioneers: insights from thermal energy communities in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands by Sara Herreras Martínez, Justus Mesman, Daniel Møller Sneum, Lars Holstenkamp, Robert Harmsen, Marijke Menkveld, Sanne Akerboom, André Faaij

“…TECs also rely on additional factors for success, including organisational and entrepreneurial abilities to engage with stakeholders, gain social acceptance, and secure commitment from community members. …”
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