The effectiveness of rural community health workers in improving health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Neema Kaseje, Meghna Ranganathan, Monica Magadi, Kevin Oria, Andy Haines

“…There is a need to focus on rural CHWs and rural health systems as they have limited material and human resources rendering them more vulnerable than urban health systems to severe disruptions during pandemics. …”
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Latent class analysis of the capacity of countries to manage diabetes and its relationship with diabetes-related deaths and healthcare costs by Samuel Akyirem, Emmanuel Ekpor, Charles Boakye Kwanin

“…Abstract Background The prevalence of diabetes is escalating globally, underscoring the need for comprehensive evidence to inform health systems in effectively addressing this epidemic. The purpose of this study was to examine the patterns of countries’ capacity to manage diabetes using latent class analysis (LCA) and to determine whether the patterns are associated with diabetes-related deaths and healthcare costs. …”
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Assessing ECG Interpretation Expertise in Medical Practitioners Through Eye Movement Data and Neuromorphic Models by Syed Mohsin Bokhari, Muhammad Shafi, Fazal Noor, Sarmad Sohaib, Saad Alqahtany, Mark Donnelly

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Comparison between Hyperspectral Imaging and Chemical Analysis of Polyphenol Oxidase Activity on Fresh-Cut Apple Slices by Luna Shrestha, Boris Kulig, Roberto Moscetti, Riccardo Massantini, Elke Pawelzik, Oliver Hensel, Barbara Sturm

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Digital twins as global learning health and disease models for preventive and personalized medicine by Xinxiu Li, Joseph Loscalzo, A. K. M. Firoj Mahmud, Dina Mansour Aly, Andrey Rzhetsky, Marinka Zitnik, Mikael Benson

“…However, widespread implementation faces several challenges: (1) characterizing dynamic molecular changes across multiple biological scales; (2) developing computational methods to integrate data into DTs; (3) prioritizing disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets; (4) creating interoperable DT systems that can learn from each other; (5) designing user-friendly interfaces for patients and clinicians; (6) scaling DT technology globally for equitable healthcare access; (7) addressing ethical, regulatory, and financial considerations. …”
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How effective and cost-effective are behaviour change interventions in improving the prescription and use of antibiotics in low-income and middle-income countries? A protocol for a... by Mishal Khan, Virginia Wiseman, Neha Batura, Carla Cuevas

“…Introduction Antibiotic resistance endangers effective prevention and treatment of infections, and places significant burden on patients, families, communities and healthcare systems. Low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) are especially vulnerable to antibiotic resistance, owing to high infectious disease burden, and limited resources for treatment. …”
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Effect of <i>Satureja montana</i> Essential Oil on Model Lipid Membranes by Simona Sennato, Silvia Trabalzini, Maria Gioia Fabiano, Domenico Truzzolillo, Edouard Chauveau, Cecilia Bombelli, Federica Rinaldi, Maria Carafa

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Performance comparison of different algorithms to secure the information for Wireless sensor Network by El Gatte Oumayma, El Abbassi Ahmed, Mouhib Omar, Tilioua Amine

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Multisectoral actions in primary health care: A realist synthesis of scoping review. by Resham B Khatri, Daniel Erku, Aklilu Endalamaw, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

“…Proper functional institutional mechanisms are warranted at all levels of health systems to implement MSAs on health.…”
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Girolline is a sequence context-selective modulator of eIF5A activity by Tilman Schneider-Poetsch, Yongjun Dang, Wakana Iwasaki, Mayumi Arata, Yuichi Shichino, Ali Al Mourabit, Celine Moriou, Daniel Romo, Jun O. Liu, Takuhiro Ito, Shintaro Iwasaki, Minoru Yoshida

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Sensor Placement Strategies for the Seismic Monitoring of Complex Vaulted Structures of the Modern Architectural Heritage by Erica Lenticchia, Rosario Ceravolo, Paola Antonaci

“…Effective diagnostic and monitoring systems are highly needed in the building and infrastructure sector, to provide a comprehensive assessment of the structural health state and improve the maintenance and restoration planning. …”
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GOVERNANCE MATTERS: INSIGHTS INTO EUROPEAN UNION FUND ABSORPTION ACROSS SUCCESSIVE MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORKS by Diana BĂLAN, Ana-Cristina NICOLESCU

“…Countries with robust governance systems, such as Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, demonstrate tangible advantages in managing these funds. …”
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Burnout in healthcare – the Emperor’s New Clothes by Wojciech Marlicz, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Dafni Charisopoulou, Janusz Jankowski, Maria Marlicz, Karolina Skonieczna-Zydecka, Patrycja Krynicka, Igor Loniewski, Jerzy Samochowiec, Grażyna Rydzewska, George Koulaouzidis

“…Burnout is common among physicians; it severely alters their health and has a negative impact on functioning of healthcare systems. Hypertension, increased cortisol levels, maladaptive behaviors with negative social consequences, and suboptimal quality of care have been associated with healthcare providers’ burnout. …”
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Ballistic Impact Performance of SiC Ceramic-Dyneema Fiber Composite Materials by Kai-Kuang Wu, Yu-Liang Chen, Jau-Nan Yeh, Wei-Lun Chen, Chia-Shih Lin

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Die geometry influence on the texture and microstructure development during extrusion of AZ31 and ZK60 magnesium alloy chips by Leo Hendriok, Maria Nienaber, Gerrit Kurz, Noomane Ben Khalifa

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The Relation between Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome by Ali Cengiz, Suat Konuk, Tuncer Tuğ

“…The participants having rheumatic or systemic inflammatory disease, advanced liver or kidney failure, diabetes, heart failure, hypertension, pregnancy, prerenal azotemia, known history of coronary artery disease, any pulmonary disease, rhinitis, or atopy, history of major trauma or surgery within the last six 6 months, and inhaled nasal or systemic corticosteroid use or other anti-inflammatory medications and those with <18 years of age were excluded. …”
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE OF LEUCOCYTOCLASTIC VASCULITIS WITH SKIN LESIONS. ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL CASES by O.A. Borzykh, O.V. Belan, I.A. Mormol, Y.M. Avramenko, T. Іengalychev, T.M. Markina

“…When LVC is suspected, an extensive examination is usually required to determine whether the process is limited to the skin or is a manifestation of systemic vasculitis or other systemic diseases. Diagnosis and treatment of LCV is a complex problem in the practice of doctors of many specialties, such as rheumatologists, dermatologists, and therapists, family doctors, which requires close cooperation of specialists. …”
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Numerical heat transfer analysis considering thermal contact conductance between rough reciprocating sliding surfaces by Yuwei Liu, Jiasong Yang, Zhiqiang Guo, Yanpeng Yuan, Weizheng Zhang, Sichuang Wanyan

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Senses of justice after managed retreat in New York city by Veronica Olivotto, Veronica Olivotto, Katinka Wijsman, Timon McPhearson, Timon McPhearson, Timon McPhearson

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Free-space optical spiking neural network. by Reyhane Ahmadi, Amirreza Ahmadnejad, Somayyeh Koohi

“…Neuromorphic engineering has emerged as a promising avenue for developing brain-inspired computational systems. However, conventional electronic AI-based processors often encounter challenges related to processing speed and thermal dissipation. …”
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