Unlocking health insights: exploring intention to adopt district health information systems in Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia by Habtamu Alganeh Guadie, Amarech Kindie, Hunegnaw Almaw Derseh, Desta Debalkie Atnafu

“…BackgroundDistrict Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2) is an open-source platform designed for data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization within healthcare systems. …”
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Nutritional Value, Ethnopharmacology, Chemistry, and Biological Activities of Species of the Genus <i>Cnidoscolus</i>: An Updated Review by Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, José Jonas Ferreira Viturino, Maria Alice Macêdo Ribeiro, José Galberto Martins da Costa

“…Additionally, certain species like <i>C. aconitifolius</i> have shown potential for human consumption, with leaves being eaten raw or cooked, while <i>C. quercifolius</i> demonstrates nutritional value in its seeds, which can be utilized in the development of functional foods. However, further studies are needed to focus on the isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds found in these species, as well as deeper investigations into the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying their biological activities and assessments of the safety of long-term consumption in both humans and animals. …”
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Technical stakeholders' perspective of solar photovoltaic system failure in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Ghana by Jacob Junior Owusu, Edmund C. Okoroigwe, Chigbo A. Mgbemene, Gabriel Takyi, Onyemaechi Valentine Ekechukwu

“…Alternative electricity-generation fossil-fuel sources are prohibitive. Solar energy photovoltaic systems have great potential in bridging the energy gap in electricity off-grid locations in sub-Saharan Africa and contribute to the region’s energy portfolio at utility and/or domestic levels. …”
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Generative Design-Driven Optimization for Effective Concrete Structural Systems by Hossam Wefki, Mona Salah, Emad Elbeltagi, Majed Alinizzi

“…By leveraging a BIM-based framework, this method enhances efficiency, optimizes resource utilization, and systematically balances structural and architectural requirements. …”
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A hybrid system of mixture models for the prediction of particle size and shape, density, and flowability of pharmaceutical powder blends by Mohammad Salehian, Jonathan Moores, Jonathan Goldie, Isra' Ibrahim, Carlota Mendez Torrecillas, Ishwari Wale, Faisal Abbas, Natalie Maclean, John Robertson, Alastair Florence, Daniel Markl

“…Two data-driven models were developed to estimate the mixture's tapped density and flowability (represented by the flow function coefficient, FFC) using data from 86 mixtures, which utilized the principal components of predicted particle size and shape distributions in combination with the true density, and bulk density as input data, saving time and material by removing the need for resource-intensive shear testing for raw components. …”
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Benchmarking the Mapping of Address and Port With Encapsulation Border Relay Routers by Ahmed Al-Hamadani, Gabor Lencse

“…Moreover, they showed that the tested implementation achieved high performance levels in throughput, Frame Loss Rate (FLR), latency, and Packet Delay Variation (PDV) tests, despite utilizing a low number of worker threads.…”
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Exoskeleton for Upper Limb Rehabilitation (EULR) with 3D printing technology based on force sensor by Triwiyanto Triwiyanto, Levana Forra Wakidi, I. Putu Alit Pawana

“…The design incorporates a lightweight structure, powered by a rechargeable LiPo battery, and utilizes mini ESP32 microcontrollers to collect the sensor parameters and drive the servo motor, enhancing user experience and functionality. …”
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Two TonB-dependent outer membrane transporters involved in heme uptake in Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 by Julia Graf, Martin Schöpperle, Rafael Pernil, Enrico Schleiff

“…Indeed, Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 can utilize external heme as an iron source. The addition of heme resulted in an induction of genes involved in heme degradation and chlorophyll a synthesis and in an increase of the chlorophyll a content. …”
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A comprehensive review of tree cover mapping using satellite sensor data by Md. Shamim Reza Saimun, M. Mahmudur Rahman

“…Abstract Trees serve manifold ecosystem functions including climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, landscape restoration etc. yet are facing threats globally due to human intervention. …”
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Enzymatic system of glucose metabolism in Gluconobacter oxydans strain DHA3-9 by Li Qianyan, Lu Xiangfeng, Zhang Pengcheng, Sun Lingyan, Liu Yu, Ma Xiaohang

“…Under the condition with glucose as the sole carbon source, 50 mmol/L acetate completely inhibited the growth of mutant, whereas this effect was remarkably low on wild type.These results prove that in G. oxydans DHA3-9 mutant strain, glucose is utilized in cytoplasmic compartment primarily through EMP and acetate can be produced by activities of pyruvate decarboxylase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.…”
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Synthesis of Biodegradable Plastic from Wak Banana Peel Starch with Glycerol as Plasticizer by Irmayanti, Chairil Anwar

“…The physical tests covered tensile strength, elongation, water absorption, and biodegradation. The functional groups of biodegradable films were analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Systematic review on the use of patient-held health records in low-income and middle-income countries by Sheila Greenfield, Claire Humphries, Semira Manaseki-Holland, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Anna Lavis, Linju Joseph, Dona Boban, Prinu Jose

“…From the patient perspective, PHRs functioned as documented source of information about their own condition.Conclusion Limited data on existing PHRs make their benefits for improving health outcomes in LMICs uncertain. …”
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Clinical Treatment Strategies and Practical Pathways for Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders Guided by the “Harmony of Tendons and Bones” Theory by LI Jinyu, YUE Jiashu, DENG Bowen, LIU Gang, HUO Luyao, BAI Huizhong, ZHOU Zhuoluo, MU Xiaohong

“…The “Harmony of Tendons and Bones” theory, rooted in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), emphasizes the mutual coordination of tendons and bones, achieving biomechanical balance and functional integration through the nourishment of meridians and qi-blood. …”
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Individual ZnO–Ag Hybrid Nanorods for Synergistic Fluorescence Enhancement Towards Highly Sensitive and Miniaturized Biodetection by Marion Ryan C. Sytu, Jong-in Hahm

“…Hybrid nanostructures can be engineered to exhibit superior functionality beyond the level attainable from each of the constituent nanomaterials by synergistically integrating their unique properties. …”
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STRATEGIC INNOVATION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MICROECONOMICS OF SMALLAND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES by S. Zappala

“…The article concludes that the study of the experience of functioning and development of small Italian enterprises objectively showed that small and medium business activity should be focused on implementation of new technologies and manufacture of new products - of a higher quality and at a lesser cost thus ensuring their competitiveness, strengthening their positions in the market, providing expected gains. …”
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Data for local decision-making, not a mere reporting requirement: development of an index to measure facility-level use of HMIS data by Jiage Qian, Solomon Shiferaw, Assefa Seme, Ousman E. Esmale, Wubshet Denboba, Elizabeth Stierman, Linnea Zimmerman, Andreea A. Creanga

“…# Background Well-functioning health management information systems (HMIS) enable decision-making at all health system levels. …”
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Modified Technique for Type-2 Neutrosophic Number Multiple-Attribute Decision-Making and Applications to Quality Evaluation of Management Work in University Student Organizations by Xinyan Huang

“…Evaluation criteria typically cover areas such as institutional development, event planning and execution, member development and management, and resource utilization. By combining quantitative and qualitative methods, the evaluation not only identifies strengths and weaknesses in the management process but also provides a basis for future improvements and optimizations, ultimately enhancing the overall management level and work quality of student organizations. …”
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Synergistic task-offloading in 6G edge networks based on propagation dynamics by Chao Zhu, Yuexia Zhang, Xinyi Wang, Xuzhen Zhu

“…In future 6G edge networks, Device-to-Device (D2D)-assisted Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) can fully utilize the idle resources of user terminals (UT) and alleviate the burden on backhaul links. …”
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Application of bentonite-chitosan nanocomposites for the adsorptive removal of iron and natural organic matter in peat water by Edwin Permana, M. Naswir, Dhian Eka Wijaya, Ali Nurdin Hidayat, Dimas Setya Nurjamil, Andrian Setyarestu Prayogi

“…The results indicate that bentonite is more effective for iron adsorption, while chitosan plays a key role in removing NOM due to its amine and hydroxyl functional groups. This study highlights the potential of utilizing fishery waste and natural minerals to produce low-cost, eco-friendly nanocomposites for improving water quality in peatland environments.…”
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A performance evaluation of commercially available and 3D-printable prosthetic hands: a comparison using the anthropomorphic hand assessment protocol by Joshua R. Siegel, Jedidiah K. Harwood, Annette C. Lau, Dylan J. A. Brenneis, Michael R. Dawson, Patrick M. Pilarski, Jonathon S. Schofield

“…Abstract Despite significant technological progress in prosthetic hands, a device with functionality akin to a biological extremity is far from realization. …”
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