Prevalence of hearing loss and factors associated with hearing loss in Ethiopia: findings from the 2023 National Ethiopia Hearing Survey by Tolesa Diriba Biratu, Alene Meshesha, Uta Fröschl, Michael Kebede, Yoseph Worku, Fufa Hunduma

“…Evidence-based policies and strategies are essential to reduce ear diseases, improve hearing care services, and address disparities in hearing health across regions.…”
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Development of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Collaborative for Women in Medicine and Biomedical Science: “We Built the Airplane While Flying It” by Maya S Iyer, Aubrey Moe, Susan Massick, Jessica Davis, Megan Ballinger, Kristy Townsend

“…Given the importance of steady improvements, this viewpoint may further guide the efforts of other individuals, groups, and leadership supporting women+ as they consider approaches and strategies advocating for gender equity at the national level.…”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Postoperative Stress Hyperglycemia in Patients without Diabetes Following Cardiac Surgery by Mengli Zhang, Ziyi Zhang, Ningning Zhu, Lulu Wang, Hui Huang, Yike Wang, Fang Xue

“…This evidence provides a basis for healthcare professionals to develop predictive management strategies for perioperative stress hyperglycemia in patients without diabetes. …”
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Stability and Efficacy of Live-Attenuated Vibrio harveyi Vaccines Under Different Storage Conditions in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Models by Mohd Hafiz Ngoo Muhamad-Sofie, Aslah Mohamad, Mohamad Azzam-Sayuti, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal, Mohd Zamri-Saad, Md Shirajum Monir, Ina Salwany Md Yasin

“…This study might offer significant insights into practical strategies for reducing vibriosis, especially in aquaculture settings with limited infrastructure.…”
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Services availability and readiness assessment of adolescent sexual and reproductive health in primary healthcare facilities: evidence from selected districts in Ghana by Michel Adurayi Amenah, Jacob Novignon, Ama Pokuaa Fenny, Irene A. Agyepong, Tim Ensor

“…Future research should expand to other regions to validate these findings and inform nationwide health strategies.…”
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Inhibition of programmed cell death by melanoma cell subpopulations reveals mechanisms of melanoma metastasis and potential therapeutic targets by Yuepeng An, Fu Zhao, Hongling Jia, Siyu Meng, Ziwei Zhang, Shuxiao Li, Jiusi Zhao

“…These unique features highlighted the challenges of treating melanoma and underscored the importance of advanced tools, such as single-cell sequencing, to unravel its biology and develop personalized therapeutic strategies. Thus, we conducted a single-cell analysis of the cellular composition within melanoma tumor tissues and further subdivided melanoma cells into subpopulations. …”
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An approach to boost adherence to self-data reporting in mHealth applications for users without specific health conditions by Maria Aguiar, Ander Cejudo, Gorka Epelde, Deisy Chaves, Maria Trujillo, Garazi Artola, Unai Ayala, Roberto Bilbao, Itziar Tueros

“…Methods In this study, the effectiveness of various behavior change techniques strategies is evaluated through the analysis of two user groups. …”
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Preferences of Integrated Care and the Influencing Factors Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Liu S, Zhao J, Liu N, Qin T, Wang F

“…Since the preferred care patterns were characterized by obvious variability, policymakers and service providers should carefully consider the differences in making tailored strategies.Keywords: health care, social care, home- and community-based settings, preferred care patterns…”
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Different cortex activation between young and middle-aged people during different type problem-solving: An EEG&fNIRS study by Mevhibe Saricaoglu, Meryem Ayşe Yücel, Miray Budak, Ahmet Omurtag, Lutfu Hanoglu

“…Problem-solving strategies vary depending on the type of problem and aging. …”
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In Vivo Functional Assessment of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporters (SGLTs) Using [18F]Me4FDG PET in Rats by Yohji Matsusaka, Xinyu Chen, Paula Arias-Loza, Rudolf A. Werner, Naoko Nose, Takanori Sasaki, Steven P. Rowe, Martin G. Pomper, Constantin Lapa, Takahiro Higuchi

“…As such, [18F]Me4FDG may enable improvement in glycemic control in diabetes by PET-based monitoring strategies.…”
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Nurses intention to stay in the nursing profession and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kirubel Eshetu Haile, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Atitegeb Alebachew Amsalu, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Tsion Zebdiwos Chema, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Gedion Asnake Azeze

“…Therefore, it’s imperative for healthcare policymakers and stakeholders to prioritize on retention strategies encompassing job satisfaction, recognition, incentives, career opportunities, professional support, and autonomy were necessary.…”
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Investigation of Woody Species Structure and Regeneration Status in the Central Rift Valley, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia by Assegid Assefa, Tamrat Bekele, Sebsebe Demissew, Tesfaye Abebe

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the floristic composition, population structure, and regeneration status of woody species in the Loka Abaya National Park, to design conservation strategies. A total of 99, 20 m × 20 m quadrats were systematically laid along an established line transect to collect a list of woody species, abundance, height, and diameter at breast height (DBH), while five 3 m × 3 m subquadrats within the main quadrats were established to assess the regeneration status of woody species. …”
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Creating a Digital Insurance Model: A Grounded Theory Approach by Mohammad Adabi, Nastaran Haji Heydari, Hamed Vares

“…The central categories include digital insurance itself, causal conditions (such as generational change, the internationalization of the insurance industry, and the diversity of insurance services), context conditions (including technological, organizational, and cultural contexts), and intervening conditions (like legal requirements and industry characteristics). Additionally, strategies incorporating a strategic, systematic, and transformative approach, along with the development of digital culture and thinking, were employed. …”
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Genetic Assessment of Living Kidney Transplant Donors: A Survey of Canadian Practices by Somaya Zahran, Ke Fan Bei, Aisha Adil, Princess Okoh, Thomas Kitzler, Ahsan Alam

“…Genetic testing of potential LKDs may improve risk assessment and inform the safety of donation. The strategies to evaluate these donors are still evolving. …”
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Effects of Source on the Nitrogen Uptake, Allocation Patterns, and Performance of Strawberry (<i>Fragaria × ananassa</i> Duch.): A ¹⁵N-Tracer Study by Sirajo Salisu Jibia, Kanokwan Panjama, Chaiartid Inkham, Takashi Sato, Norikuni Ohtake, Soraya Ruamrungsri

“…This study elucidates the importance of the sources of N in optimizing strawberry growth and flowering, providing a foundation for developing tailored N-management strategies. Future research should focus on refining mixed N application ratios and timings, exploring molecular mechanisms of N metabolism, and evaluating long-term impacts on strawberry production sustainability.…”
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Genome drafting of nosocomial infection CRE Klebsiella pneumoniae confirming resistance to colistin and eravacycline, carrying blaNDM-1, mcr-1, and blaKPC-2, in neonatology from No... by Xinlong Zhou, Kailash Wagh, Guizhen Lv, Devender Sharma, Wei Lei

“…For neonatal care, these resistance challenges increase the risk of treatment failures and mortality, underscoring the importance of enhanced infection prevention and novel therapeutic strategies.…”
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Dynamic stability evaluation method of mine goaf slopes by Yan DU, Hongda ZHANG, Mowen XIE, Yujing JIANG, Ming ZHANG, Beining JIA

“…This limits the effectiveness of early warning and prevention strategies for geological disasters in mines. To address these challenges, this study introduces a dynamic stability evaluation method tailored for mine slopes, targeting the landslide formation mechanisms in mining goaf areas. …”
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The evolutionary history of Plasmodium falciparum from mitochondrial and apicoplast genomes of China-Myanmar border isolates by Yini Tian, Run Ye, Dongmei Zhang, Yilong Zhang

“…Additionally, by mapping global patterns of mt/apico genome polymorphism, we will gain valuable insights into the evolutionary history of P. falciparum and optimised strategies for controlling P. falciparum malaria at international borders. …”
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Ultrasound-based radiomics and clinical factors-based nomogram for early intracranial hypertension detection in patients with decompressive craniotomy by Zunfeng Fu, Lin Peng, Laicai Guo, Chao Qin, Yanhong Yu, Jiajun Zhang, Yan Liu

“…It shows promise for enhancing non-invasive ICP monitoring and supporting individualized therapeutic strategies.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Mechanistic and Correlative Models for Global and Bhutan-Specific Suitability of Parthenium Weed and Vulnerability of Agriculture in Bhutan by Sangay Dorji, Stephen Stewart, Asad Shabbir, Ali Bajwa, Ammar Aziz, Steve Adkins

“…Given the high suitability of parthenium weed under the current climate and its potential negative impacts in Bhutan, early action such as early detection and control of infested areas, regular survey and monitoring, and creating public awareness are proposed as risk mitigation strategies.…”
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