Socio-demographic and clinical determinants of self-care in adults with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Zhejiang province, China by Xuefen Lan, Xiaozhen Ji, Xiaojia Zheng, Xiaoyu Ding, Hongyi Mou, Shunfei Lu, Bin Ye

“…By enhancing self-care self-efficacy and participating in diabetes self-management education, healthcare providers can develop tailored self-care interventions to improve diabetes care, particularly for adults with type 2 diabetes who are female, belong to minority groups, have complications, use insulin, or reside in the southwest of Zhejiang province.…”
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Optimization of SiC reinforced Al7039/Cu composites for enhanced thermal conductivity and hardness via response surface methodology by Fetene Teshome Teferi, Kishor Purushottam Kolhe, Assefa Asmare Tsegaw, Samuel Olawale Fatoba

“…Advancements in engineering technologies are fundamentally driven by the development of superior materials with tailored properties to meet stringent application demands. …”
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The effectiveness of providing training and ongoing support to foster cultural humility in volunteers serving as mentors to youth of color: a mixed-methods study protocol by Bernadette Sánchez, Amy J. Anderson, Carla Herrera, David L. DuBois, Kay Thursby Bourke, Jean K. Sack, So Jung Lee, Karen Burchwell, Lidia Y. Monjaras-Gaytan, Yesenia Garcia-Murillo

“…Discussion This culturally tailored training and support intervention for volunteer mentors may be one way to increase the effectiveness of mentoring programs for youth of color. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives on facilitators and barriers to implementing a zero-dollar copay program for chronic conditions study by Debra Winberg, Elizabeth Nauman, Lizheng Shi, Brice L. Mohundro, Kelly Louis, Eboni G. Price-Haywood, Tiange Tang, Alessandra N. Bazzano

“…Discussion guides were developed collaboratively and tailored to each participant group. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using NVivo® qualitative analysis software. …”
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Sport innovation structure landscape in Switzerland and abroad by Christelle Ganné-Chedeville, Solange Emmenegger, Hippolyt Kempf, Cornel Gübeli

“…Discussion/Conclusion Identifying innovation management solutions in Switzerland and abroad can help developing a tailored solution for sport. The results of the study show that a structure of innovation with a strong regional network and a dynamic ecosystem of actors could be a solution for Switzerland. …”
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Effectiveness of eHealth literacy interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies by Chiara Barbati, Elvira Maranesi, Cinzia Giammarchi, Matteo Lenge, Manila Bonciani, Elisa Barbi, Giacomo Pietro Vigezzi, Mauro Dragoni, Tania Bailoni, Anna Odone, Roberta Bevilacqua

“…Conclusions Our findings support the effectiveness of tailored interventions in significantly enhancing eHL, providing key insights for evidence-based intervention design targeted to different population groups.…”
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Exploring Self-Management Behavior Profiles in Patients with Multimorbidity: A Sequential, Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study by Fu Y, Wu J, Guo Z, Shi Y, Zhao B, Yu J, Chen D, Wu Q, Xue E, Du H, Zhang H, Shao J

“…The integrated results highlighted distinct characteristics: Symptom-driven Profile patients exhibited reactive behaviors with limited health awareness, Passive-engagement Profile patients reduced engagement once symptoms stabilized, while Active-cooperation Profile patients proactively managed their conditions.Conclusion: Identifying three distinct self-management behavior profiles and their relationship with workload and capacity provides valuable insights into multimorbid patients’ experiences, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions targeting workload and capacity to improve health outcomes.Keywords: multimorbidity, self-management, workload, capacity, interaction, mixed-methods study…”
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Development and Validation of the Digital Sensitivity Scale for Adults: Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Hae In Park, Minjeong Jeon, Ji Seon Ahn, Kyungmi Chung, Jin Young Park

“…ObjectiveThis study was designed to address the shortcomings of existing scales and formulate a digital sensitivity scale tailored to the requirements of today’s society. …”
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Age modulates, religious coping mediates: the role of attitude to self in cancer patients’ quality of life by Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Barbara L. Andersen, Uzoamaka F. Ugwoke, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu

“…These findings underscore the urgent need for tailored interventions that integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with culturally and religiously sensitive approaches to improve patient outcomes. …”
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Characteristics of suicide prevention apps: a content analysis of apps available in Canada and the UK by Lydia Sequeira, Gillian Strudwick, Karen Lascelles, Hwayeon Danielle Shin, Laura Bennett-Poynter, Samantha Groves, Jessica Kemp

“…App content was examined using the Essential Features Framework.Results 52 suicide prevention apps were included within the review. Most were tailored for the general population and were in English language only. …”
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Network analysis combined with genome-wide association study helps identification of genes related to amino acid contents in soybean by Kyujung Van, Sungwoo Lee, M. A. Rouf Mian, Leah K. McHale

“…Using a combination of approaches provides insights into the genetic control and pleiotropy among AA contents, which can be applied to mechanistic understanding of variation in AA content as well as tailored nutrition in cultivars developed from soybean breeding programs.…”
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Universal health coverage for women of reproductive ages: a survey-based comprehensive assessment of service utilisation and health expenditure in Tanzania by Jim Todd, Ties Boerma, Peter Binyaruka, Mark Urassa, Milly Marston, Sophia Adam Kagoye, Charles Mangya, Coleman Kishamawe

“…Comprehensive assessments of women’s health needs, service use and expenditures with an equity focus are crucial for shaping UHC strategies tailored to women of reproductive ages.…”
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To what extent are digital health interventions targeting HIV care cascade among mobile populations feasible, acceptable, and effective? A mixed methods systematic review protocol by Thulile Mathenjwa, Bessie Malila, Lucia Knight, Frank Tanser, Patricia Makwambeni, Tamsin K. Phillips

“…The results will inform the development of tailored digital health interventions to enhance HIV care delivery and health outcomes for this hard-to-reach population, supporting global HIV prevention and treatment goals. …”
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Farmers’ perceptions of climate change, long-term variability and trends in rainfall in Apac district, northern Uganda by Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Basil Mugonola, George William Omony, Ipolto Okello-Uma

“…This, therefore, provides a basis for the government to strengthen the provision of an effective climate tailored agricultural advisory service to aid farmers’ adaptation planning at the local level and to assist smallholder farmers and land-use managers in developing effective adaptation management strategies to the effects of climate change.…”
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Recent Developments in the Physical Adsorption of Toxic Organic Vapours by Activated Carbons by Robert H. Bradley

“…Research workers are now looking beyond conventional ACs to materials with very specific properties which are tailored to meet these more exacting high-performance applications. …”
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Keeping Active with Texting after Stroke (KATS): a single-arm feasibility and acceptability study of a behavioural intervention to promote community-based physical activity after s... by Gozde Ozakinci, Stephan U Dombrowski, Andrew Murphy, Albert Farre, Jenna Breckenridge, Jacqui H Morris, Linda A Irvine, Keith Jenkinson

“…Participants perceived KATS as acceptable, valuing messages and motivational prompts, but personalised tailoring was desired by some.Conclusions Recruitment, retention and outcome measure completion were feasible, and KATS was perceived as acceptable. …”
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Decarbonizing Saudi Arabia energy and industrial sectors: Assessment of carbon capture cost by Feras Rowaihy, Ali Hamieh, Naser Odeh, Mohamad Hejazi, Mohammed Al-Juaied, Abdulkader M. Afifi, Hussein Hoteit

“…The study highlights the need to prioritize low-cost capture opportunities and develop strategies tailored to regional and sector-specific conditions, offering a roadmap for the Kingdom's significant contribution to global net-zero ambitions.…”
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Improved magnetostriction of Tb-Dy-Fe/Dy–Cu multilayer films by introducing interfacial stress due to the semi coherent interface by Yuze Zhao, Jiheng Li, Xiaoqian Bao, Xuexu Gao

“…The analysis of stress and strain distribution at the interface showed that Dy–Cu phase produced a maximum tensile strain of 3.8 %, and Tb-Dy-Fe phase correspondingly subjected to a significant compressive stress. By tailoring the anisotropy and magnetic domain structure through internal interface stress, it is expected to become an effective way to control the magnetic properties of magnetic thin films.…”
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Trends and Gaps in Digital Precision Hypertension Management: Scoping Review by Namuun Clifford, Rachel Tunis, Adetimilehin Ariyo, Haoxiang Yu, Hyekyun Rhee, Kavita Radhakrishnan

“…Personalized digital interventions were the primary focus of most studies; however, the review highlighted the need for more precise definitions of personalization and the integration of more diverse data sources to improve the tailoring of interventions and promotion of health equity. …”
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Use of supervised and unsupervised approaches to make zonal application maps for variable-rate application of crop growth regulators in commercial cotton fields by Maria C. da S. Andrea, Cristiano F. de Oliveira, Fabrícia C. M. Mota, Rafael C. dos Santos, Edilson F. Rodrigues Junior, Lucas M. Bianchi, Rodrigo S. de Oliveira, Caio M. de Gouveia, Victor G. S. Barbosa, Marco A. Bispo E Silva

“…Abstract Background Zonal application maps are designed to represent field variability using key variables that can be translated into tailored management practices. For cotton, zonal maps for crop growth regulator (CGR) applications under variable-rate (VR) strategies are commonly based exclusively on vegetation indices (VIs) variability. …”
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