GPU Acceleration for FHEW/TFHE Bootstrapping by Yu Xiao, Feng-Hao Liu, Yu-Te Ku, Ming-Chien Ho, Chih-Fan Hsu, Ming-Ching Chang, Shih-Hao Hung, Wei-Chao Chen

“… Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) allows computations to be performed directly on encrypted data without decryption. Despite its great theoretical potential, the computational overhead remains a major obstacle for practical applications. …”
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Role of AI in empowering and redefining the oncology care landscape: perspective from a developing nation by Isha Goel, Isha Goel, Yogendra Bhaskar, Nand Kumar, Sunil Singh, Mohammed Amanullah, Ruby Dhar, Subhradip Karmakar

“…However, it is essential to ensure responsible implementation and address potential ethical and privacy concerns associated with using AI in healthcare.…”
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Patients’ Perspectives on Social Barriers to Care and the Acceptability and Impact of a Community Health Worker Program in Outpatient Ophthalmology by Rustam Z, Amezcua Moreno J, Tran D, Ferguson K, Woods R, Cai CX

“…The transcripts were analyzed using traditional text analysis based on classic grounded theory to identify themes.Results: Patients reported transportation (66%), scheduling conflicts (50%), forgetting appointments (50%) and other illnesses (40%) as barriers to attending eye appointments. …”
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Cross-Domain Feature Enhancement-Based Password Guessing Method for Small Samples by Cheng Liu, Junrong Li, Xiheng Liu, Bo Li, Mengsu Hou, Wei Yu, Yujun Li, Wenjun Liu

“…As a crucial component of account protection system evaluation and intrusion detection, the advancement of password guessing technology encounters challenges due to its reliance on password data. In password guessing research, there is a conflict between the traditional models’ need for large training samples and the limitations on accessing password data imposed by privacy protection regulations. …”
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Acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of integrating HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening into voluntary family planning services in Malawi by Patani Mhango, Andrew Kumitawa, Monica Patricia Malata, Jennifer H. Tang, Effie Chipeta, Bianca Kandeya, Medrina Mtende, Princess Kaira, Razak Mussa, Wanangwa Chimwaza, Lameck Chinula, Ireen Magongwa, Jacqueline Mbendera, Eneli Mhango, Eunice Mwandira, Lizzie Msowoya, Jennifer S. Smith, Mitch Matoga, Agatha Bula, Luis Gadama, Victor Mwapasa

“…The quantitative survey data were analyzed using the Fisher exact test to test for association in Stata Version 16. …”
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Artificial intelligence conversational agents in mental health: Patients see potential, but prefer humans in the loop by Hyein S. Lee, Hyein S. Lee, Colton Wright, Julia Ferranto, Jessica Buttimer, Clare E. Palmer, Andrew Welchman, Kathleen M. Mazor, Kimberly A. Fisher, David Smelson, Laurel O’Connor, Laurel O’Connor, Nisha Fahey, Nisha Fahey, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni

“…Anxiety levels were assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale. Data were collected from December 2022 to February 2023, and three researchers conducted rapid qualitative analysis to identify and synthesize themes.ResultsThe sample included 29 adults (ages 19-66), predominantly under age 35, non-Hispanic, White, and female. …”
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Innovación en sueño by Laura Vigil, Toni Zapata, Andrea Grau, Marta Bonet, Montserrat Montaña, María Piñar

“…Challenges include data quality, patient privacy, and the need for specialized personnel. …”
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Remote work – the new normal needs more research by Annina Ropponen

“…Since the last decade, the use of employer-owned register data for studies of working hours has increased [eg, (11-13)] and such data could enable investigation of place for work (ie, where) in addition to timing (when) (14, 15). …”
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Impact of the universal seasonal influenza vaccination policy on seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in Manitoba, Canada: a population-based interrupted time series analysis by Dr George Okoli, Dr Christiaan Righolt, Mr Geng Zhang, Dr Paul Van Caeseele, Dr I fan Kuo, Dr Silvia Alessi-Severini, Dr Salahhedin Mahmud

“…Methods: We conducted an ecological study utilizing anonymized population-wide electronic data from several centralized Manitoba Health (MH) administrative databases linked using a scrambled (encrypted) version of the unique personal health identification number (PHIN) in Manitoba as a key. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Clinical Decision-Making: A Perspective on Advancing Personalized Precision Medicine for Elderly Diabetes Patients by Hu J, Ren L, Wang T, Yao P

“…Nonetheless, several challenges persist, including issues related to data standardization, algorithm transparency, and patient privacy protection. …”
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Integrative review of artificial intelligence applications in nursing: education, clinical practice, workload management, and professional perceptions by Rabie Adel El Arab, Omayma Abdulaziz Al Moosa, Mette Sagbakken, Ahmed Ghannam, Fuad H. Abuadas, Joel Somerville, Joel Somerville, Abbas Al Mutair, Abbas Al Mutair, Abbas Al Mutair, Abbas Al Mutair, Abbas Al Mutair

“…These efficiencies allowed nursing teams to devote more time to direct patient care and were associated with reductions in burnout and improved workplace morale.Nursing perceptionsAcross practice settings, nursing students and practicing nurses broadly welcomed AI’s ability to streamline workflows and support decision-making, recognizing its potential to elevate patient care and professional practice.Ethical implicationsSimultaneously, nurses voiced significant ethical concerns—chiefly around safeguarding patient data privacy, mitigating algorithmic bias, and preserving the compassionate, human-centered essence of nursing in an increasingly automated environment.Framework and recommendationsThe Nursing AI Integration Roadmap (NAIIR) was developed, emphasizing transformational education, advanced clinical integration, ethical governance, robust organizational infrastructure, participatory design, and rigorous economic evaluation. …”
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Awareness and Perception of Hepatitis C Self-Testing in Nigeria: A National Survey of Stakeholders and the Public by Victor Abiola Adepoju, Donald Chinazor Udah, Chinonye Alioha Ezenwa, Jamiu Ganiyu, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani

“…<b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using an online social media survey administered through SurveyMonkey. …”
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Artificial intelligence in nursing: an integrative review of clinical and operational impacts by Salwa Hassanein, Salwa Hassanein, Rabie Adel El Arab, Rabie Adel El Arab, Amany Abdrbo, Mohammad S. Abu-Mahfouz, Mastoura Khames Farag Gaballah, Mohamed Mahmoud Seweid, Mohamed Mahmoud Seweid, Mohammed Almari, Husam Alzghoul

“…However, despite these benefits, ethical challenges remain prominent. Key concerns include data privacy risks, algorithmic bias, and the potential erosion of clinical judgment due to overreliance on technology. …”
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Staff-reported barriers and facilitators to the implementation of healthcare interventions within regional and rural areas: a rapid review by Anna Chapman, Alison Buccheri, Devdini Mohotti, Anna Wong Shee, Catherine E. Huggins, Laura Alston, Alison M. Hutchinson, Sze Lin Yoong, Hannah Beks, Kevin Mc Namara, Anna Peeters, Anna Ugalde

“…Barrier and facilitator data were coded and grouped into sub-themes and broader themes, with results presented narratively. …”
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Providing a customer satisfaction model of non-attendance services in the social security organization by Hossein Barzgar, Vahid Sanavi Garoosiyan, ali hossein zadeh

“…The variable of customer satisfaction with non-attendance services includes 4 dimensions of infrastructures, culture building, reforming structures, and creativity and innovation.Research findingsSPSS software was used to analyze the data of this research, and Lisrel software was used to fit the conceptual model of the research. …”
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Desarrollo y validación de una plataforma híbrida basada en blockchain para la gamificación de hábitos saludables (Development and validation of a hybrid blockchain-based platform... by Juan Lopez-Barreiro, Jose-Luis Garcia-Soidan, Luis-Modesto Alvarez-Sabucedo, Juan-Manuel Santos-Gago

“…A platform was developed using gamification to promote healthy habits, supported by blockchain technology. …”
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High acceptability, feasibility and sustainability of a direct‐to‐pharmacy differentiated PrEP delivery model in public health HIV clinics in Kenya: perspectives of PrEP clients an... by Emmah Owidi, Kenneth Ngure, Vallery Ogello, Njeri Wairimu, Lydia Etyang’, Winnie Waituika, Margaret Mwangi, Dominic Mwangi, Simon Maina, Elizabeth Irungu, Catherine Kiptinness, Nelly Mugo, Kenneth Mugwanya, for the Efficiency Study Team

“…We analysed data using thematic content analysis and organised findings by CFIR constructs. …”
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A phenomenological study of knowledge concealment in country water and sewage engineering company by Gholamreza Moghadasi, Hamidreza Rezaei Kelidbari, Mohammad Doostar

“…Data analysis was done using MAXQDA 2020 software. …”
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BRCA cascade counselling and testing in Italy: current position and future directions by Silvia Costanzo, Lea Godino, Simona De Summa, Tommaso Maria Marvulli, Maurizio Genuardi, Maria Luisa Di Pietro, Emanuela Lucci Cordisco, Daniela Turchetti, Sara Miccoli, Giuseppe Deledda, Giovanna Fantoni, Valeria Viassolo, Oronzo Brunetti, Raffaele De Luca, Maria Digennaro, Francesca Romito, Maria Campanella, Margherita Patruno

“…Categorical variables were compared using Pearson’s Chi-squared test or Fisher’s exact test based on sample size and expected frequencies, whereas continuous variables were analyzed using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test because of non-normal data distribution. …”
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Enhancing Access to Mental Health Services for Antepartum and Postpartum Women Through Telemental Health Services at Wellbeing Centers in Selected Health Facilities in Bangladesh:... by Aniqa Tasnim Hossain, Md Hafizur Rahman, Ridwana Maher Manna, Ema Akter, SM Hasibul Islam, Md Alamgir Hossain, Tasnu Ara, Nasimul Ghani Usmani, Pradip Chandra, Maruf Ahmed Khan, SM Mustafizur Rahman, Helal Uddin Ahmed, Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder, Jesmin Mahmuda Juthi, Fatema Shahrin, Sadia Afrose Shams, Fahmida Afroze, Mukta Jahan Banu, Shafiqul Ameen, Sabrina Jabeen, Anisuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Robed Amin, Shams El Arifeen, Mohammad Sohel Shomik, Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman

“…The Wellbeing Centers’ services were appreciated for their privacy and being free and accessible. However, stigma, postpartum illness, and long waiting times prevented some women from using these services. …”
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