Assessing COVID-19 Pandemic-Era Vaccine Uptake and Adherence to Prevention Measures: A Comparative Analysis Among Men and Women Using Lot Quality Assurance Sampling in Central Ugan... by Anguyo RO, Mukama SC, Tasaga C, Bindeeba DS, Senyimba C, Ezajobo S, Nakawesi JS, Mugisa A, Nakubulwa SK, Namitala II E, Aniku G, Katongole SP

“…The low vaccination rates highlight barriers to uptake. A tailored, trust-based messaging approach through community leaders was recommended to address these gaps. …”
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Diagnostic Decision-Making Variability Between Novice and Expert Optometrists for Glaucoma: Comparative Analysis to Inform AI System Design by Faisal Ghaffar, Nadine M. Furtado, Imad Ali, Catherine Burns

“…These findings demonstrate the critical need for AI systems tailored to varying levels of expertise. They also provide insights for the future design of AI systems aimed at enhancing the diagnostic accuracy of optometrists and consistency across different expertise levels, ultimately improving patient outcomes in optometric practice.…”
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Multicenter Surveillance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates From Blood: Clinical Distribution Characteristics and Antibiotic Resistance Trends in Hebei Province, China (2016–... by Qiang C, Liu X, Qin P, Wen H, Li Z, Yang J, Niu Y, Wang W, Ouyang Z, Zhao M, Li J, Zhang Y, Zhao J

“…However, resistance to antibiotics varies with age and department, necessitating tailored antimicrobial administration. The issue of antibacterial drug resistance in newborn patients is concerning, and special attention is needed when during treatment.Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, blood specimens, antibiotic resistance, carbapenem resistance, bloodstream infection…”
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Access to Health Care and Use of Health Care Services Among Males in Africa: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Nkoleleng Johannah Mashilo, Kelechi Elizabeth Oladimeji, Siphamandla Gumede, Samanta Tresha Lalla-Edward

“…It will also provide information on successful health care programs for males that may be tailored and adopted across different African contexts. …”
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Social-structural barriers to primary care among sex workers: findings from a community-based cohort in Vancouver, Canada (2014–2021) by Miriam T. H. Harris, Kate Shannon, Andrea Krüsi, Haoxuan Zhou, Shira M. Goldenberg

“…Scale-up of trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically tailored, sex worker-friendly primary care models are needed, alongside structural interventions to decriminalize and destigmatize sex work and substance use.…”
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Improving ROP management: insights from a comparative analysis of screening and treatment modalities in a tertiary hospital, Pakistan by Muhammad Moin, Aisha Azam, Lubna Siddiq Mian, Ashal Pal, Rutaab Kareem, Noor Us Sehar

“…These findings highlight the need for tailored screening and treatment approaches to improve ROP management and outcomes for preterm infants.…”
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Using a co-design approach to develop a Preventative Online Mental Health Program for Youth (POMHPY): a quality improvement project by Elnaz Moghimi, Kimberly Belfry, Sarah Farr, Shavon Stafford, Arina Bogdan, Megan Brush, Christopher Canning, Soyeon Kim

“…Co-design approaches to developing such programs actively involve young people, resulting in solutions tailored to their unique needs. The current paper details the co-design approach to creating a Preventative Online Mental Health Program for Youth (POMHPY)—a virtually delivered program designed for Ontario youth ages 12 to 25 that promotes mental, physical, and social wellbeing. …”
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The probability of detecting host-specific microbial source tracking markers in surface waters was strongly associated with method and season by Claire M. Murphy, Daniel L. Weller, Tanzy M. T. Love, Michelle D. Danyluk, Laura K. Strawn

“…Our findings build on previous research to suggest that one-size-fits-all approaches to managing fecal hazards in surface waterways may not be appropriate; instead, strategies tailored to specific water sources and conditions at the time of water use may be more effective.…”
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast, from diagnosis to management: a case report by Mendoza-Urbano Diana Marcela, Cañon Diana, Palazuelos Gloria Ines, Torres Fabio, Wills Beatriz, Rodriguez-Urrego Paula Andrea

“…Multidisciplinary management remains crucial as the cornerstone of care, especially for offering therapies tailored to each patient’s specific needs.…”
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Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andrew Hayen, Kiddus Yitbarek, Mirkuzie Woldie, Firew Tekle Bobo, Jane Frawley, Abela Mahimbo, Meru Sheel

“…Furthermore, we identified cost-effective strategies such as geographically informed microplanning, unrestricted vial opening, supplementary immunisation activities, community engagement, outreach programmes and financial incentives.Conclusion Most of the identified vaccination interventions significantly improve measles vaccination coverage and timeliness in LMICs while remaining cost-effective. Tailoring these interventions to local contexts is crucial for maximising their effectiveness in protecting children from measles and its adverse consequences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42023433125.…”
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Configurable Multi-Layer Perceptron-Based Soft Sensors on Embedded Field Programmable Gate Arrays: Targeting Diverse Deployment Goals in Fluid Flow Estimation by Tianheng Ling, Chao Qian, Theodor Mario Klann, Julian Hoever, Lukas Einhaus, Gregor Schiele

“…These results confirm the workflow’s ability to identify optimal FPGA accelerators tailored to specific deployment requirements, achieving a balanced trade-off between precision, inference latency, and energy efficiency.…”
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Effect of Prior Bariatric Surgery on the Outcomes of Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zhou Zhang, Xiang Shi, Wei Liu, Jianwei Wang, Qingfeng Shen, Guozhu Xu, Jiakuan Bao, Yupeng Dong

“…The effects vary significantly across different types of joint arthroplasty, suggesting a need for tailored preoperative assessments and care protocols.Protocol registration This systematic review and meta-analysis was registered at PROSPERO, with the number: CRD42024539052…”
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Generative spatial artificial intelligence for sustainable smart cities: A pioneering large flow model for urban digital twin by Jeffrey Huang, Simon Elias Bibri, Paul Keel

“…This study introduces a pioneering Large Flow Model (LFM), grounded in a robust foundational framework and designed with GenAI capabilities. It is specifically tailored for integration into UDT systems to enhance predictive analytics, adaptive learning, and complex data management functionalities. …”
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A recurrent YOLOv8-based framework for event-based object detection by Diego A. Silva, Kamilya Smagulova, Ahmed Elsheikh, Mohammed E. Fouda, Ahmed M. Eltawil

“…ReYOLOv8 incorporates a low-latency, memory-efficient method for encoding event data called Volume of Ternary Event Images (VTEI) and introduces a novel data augmentation technique based on Random Polarity Suppression (RPS) optimized for event-based sensors and tailored to leverage the unique attributes of event data. …”
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A Deep Learning Framework for the Classification of Brazilian Coins by Debabrata Swain, Viral Rupapara, Amro Nour, Santosh Satapathy, Biswaranjan Acharya, Shakti Mishra, Ali Bostani

“…This paper presents a novel deep-learning framework tailored to classify Brazilian coins. Our proposed deep learning framework leverages state-of-the-art convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to address these challenges. …”
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Carbon sequestration effects of the typical restored vegetation types in Eastern Qinling Mountains by XU Xiaoming, YAN Shanshan, PENG Xiaobang

“…However, effective management strategies for high-carbon sink tree species tailored to local conditions are essential for achieving national goals for carbon neutrality by 2060.…”
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Timely short-term specialised palliative home care for older people with frailty and their family: a mixed-methods pilot randomised controlled trial and process evaluation by Lieve Van den Block, Kim de Nooijer, Lara Pivodic, Peter Pype, Nele Van Den Noortgate, Rose Miranda, Kim Eecloo, Stefanie De Buyser, Aurelie Joos, Katlijn Van Mulders

“…The baseline mean score on the five palliative care symptoms was 6.0 and 5.6 in intervention and control group, respectively; and 4.5 and 4.1 at 8 weeks (adjusted ratio 1.0, ie, no effects on symptoms).Conclusions While Frailty+ was generally welcomed by older people with frailty, families and palliative care nurses, our process evaluation uncovered multiple barriers, mostly rooted in the current organisation of specialised palliative care that is tailored to advanced stages of illness. Ensuring timely access requires efforts beyond timely referral alone, and implies profound organisational and cultural change.Trial registration number ISRCTN39282347.…”
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The system can change: a feasibility study of a doula-clinician collaborative at a large tertiary hospital in the United States by Jeannette C. Myrick, Lily Schneider, Christina Gebel, Kathleen Clarke, Stephanie Crawford, Lucy Chie, Chloe Zera, Karen M. Emmons, Elysia Larson

“…Regular review of implementation outcomes could allow for adaptation and tailoring of implementation strategies.…”
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Mechanistic switch in corrosion behavior of magnesium alloy diamond lattice structures induced by argon plasma treatment by Viviana M. Posada, Alexandru Marin, Tonny Naranjo, Juan Ramírez, Patricia Fernández-Morales

“…This corrosion behavior switch enhances stability but risks pore clogging, offering insights for tailoring Mg alloy degradation and H2 evolution in 3D architectures for biomedical applications.…”
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Application of GUHA data mining method in cohort data to explore paths associated with premature death: a 29-year follow-up study by Lily Nosraty, Esko Turunen, Saila Kyrönlahti, Clas-Håkan Nygård, Prakash KC, Subas Neupane

“…GUHA involves an active dialogue between the user and the LISp-Miner software, with parameters tailored to the data and user interests. The parameters used are not absolute but depend on the data to be mined and the user’s interests. …”
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