THE ITALY ELT ARCHIVE: IMPLICATIONS FOR SECOND LANGUAGE AWARENESS RESEARCH AND TEACHER EDUCATION by Luciana Pedrazzini, Andrea Nava, Emanuela Tenca

“…One critical issue in teacher education is bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge of second language teaching methods and their practical implementation. In the last part, we provide examples of how IELTA was used to enhance student teachers’ awareness of teaching methods through the analysis and evaluation of ELT materials.   …”
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Características de los talleres extraescolares de los establecimientos educacionales de la Araucanía, Chile (Characteristics of extracurricular activities of educational establish... by Noemi Salvador Soler, Andrés Uribe Delgado, Carlos Roberto Arriagada Hernández

“…For the evaluation of the characteristics of the extracurricular activities implemented in the different establishments, a questionnaire of three dimensions (general characteristics, material resources and experience of the responsable in charge) was applied. …”
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Cholera case trends in Eastern Africa using surveillance data, 2007-2024 by Dr Joy Ebonwu, Ms Dativa Aliddeki, Dr Judith Kose Otieno, Dr Lul Pout Riek, Ms Kyeng Mercy

“…Significant resources are needed to implement long-term WASH strategies. With the predicted above-normal rainfall for the horn of Africa between March and May 2024, climate change in relation to health outcomes should be considered an emerging area of focus.…”
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Cervical cancer screening uptake and its associated factor in Sub-Sharan Africa: a machine learning approach by Fetlework Gubena Arage, Zinabu Bekele Tadese, Eliyas Addisu Taye, Tigist Kifle Tsegaw, Tsegasilassie Gebremariam Abate, Eyob Akalewold Alemu

“…It is preventable through early screening, but incidence and mortality rates are significantly higher in LMICs, with 94% of deaths occurring in these regions. Poor implementation of screening programs, in addition to multiple health system barriers, leads to a high burden from cervical cancer in these countries. …”
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RATIONAL SUPPORTIVE THERAPY FOR CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED ANEMIA: A PHARMACO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ERYTHROPOIETIN THERAPY IN CANCER PATIENTS IN RUSSIAN FEDERATION by V. B. Larionova, I. S. Krysanov, A. V. Snegovoy, P. A. Zeinalova, V. S. Krysanova, V. Yu. Ermakova

“…In many respects the problems of diagnosis, treatment and complications monitoring are associated with the impact on the complex physiological processes occurring in oncological patient. Timely implementation of modern and adequate programs for the prevention and treatment of these complications defines the concept of “supportive therapy”, which provides at least half the effectiveness of antitumor treatment.To date, according to most studies, the most frequent complications of antitumor therapy are hematologic, in particular – anemia. …”
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Effects of an Emergency-Based FASE Strategy on Treating Geriatric Patients with Femoral Neck Fracture: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study by Zhou J, Shi L, Tian C, Gao Y, Wang J, Mao J, Li Y, Fan W, Chen X, Zhang C, Xie T, Rui Y

“…The FASE strategy was implemented since Jan 1st 2020, and patients were categorized into the FASE group or the control group according to the time of admission (before/after the initiation timepoint of FASE strategy). …”
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Structural factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in an urban slum setting in Salvador, Brazil: A cross-sectional survey. by Mariam O Fofana, Nivison Nery, Juan P Aguilar Ticona, Emilia M M de Andrade Belitardo, Renato Victoriano, Rôsangela O Anjos, Moyra M Portilho, Mayara C de Santana, Laiara L Dos Santos, Daiana de Oliveira, Jaqueline S Cruz, M Catherine Muenker, Ricardo Khouri, Elsio A Wunder, Matt D T Hitchings, Olatunji Johnson, Mitermayer G Reis, Guilherme S Ribeiro, Derek A T Cummings, Federico Costa, Albert I Ko

“…The main outcome measure was presence of IgG against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. We implemented multilevel models with random intercepts for each household to estimate seroprevalence and associated risk factors, adjusting for the sensitivity and specificity of the assay, and the age and gender distribution of our study population. …”
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The Effect of Dynamic Service Innovation Capabilities on Firm Performance: The Moderating Role of Perceived Environmental Dynamism and the Mediating Role of Service Innovation and... by Rasoul Nosratpanah, Samad Barani, Aref Ashrafzadeh, Gholamhosein Atashi

“…With effective management of dynamic service innovation capability, firms can implement effective management of their resources by providing what customers want and thereby reaching sustainable competitive advantage. …”
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Experience of controlling behaviour and intimate partner violence among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa by Richard Gyan Aboagye, King David Dzirasah, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…To reduce IPV among women in sub-Saharan Africa, policymakers and stakeholders must implement proactive measures that address various forms of controlling behaviours. …”
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Longitudinal Utilization of Invasive Pain Treatment Procedures Among Veterans with Chronic Pain Following Use of Whole Health Services and Complementary and Integrative Health Ther... by Zeliadt SB, DeFaccio R, Carey EP, Etingen B, Rosser EW, Suri P, Chen JA, Bokhour BG, Coggeshall S

“…School of Public Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA; 6Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC), VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle, WA, USA; 7Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA, USA; 8Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USACorrespondence: Steven B Zeliadt, VA Center of Innovation (COIN) for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, 1660 South Columbian Way, S-15, Seattle, WA, 98108, USA, Tel +1 206 277-4175, Fax +1 206 764-2935, Email steven.zeliadt@va.govObjective: To assess whether Whole Health, a system of care that emphasizes non-pharmacological approaches for chronic pain management, is associated with changes in downstream utilization of invasive pain treatment procedures.Methods: Longitudinal retrospective cohort analysis of VHA administrative data. …”
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Fortaleciendo habilidades de pensamiento computacional en Educación Infantil: Experiencia de aprendizaje mediante interfaces tangible y gráfica / Enhancing computational thinking s... by Yen Air Caballero-Gonzalez, Ana García-Valcárcel Muñoz-Repiso

“…. /// The development and integration of digital technology, in the current social context, makes it necessary to design and implement educational proposals that contribute to strengthening the teaching-learning processes through resources and didactic materials that provide dynamism, flexibility and innovation. …”

Is drought protection possible without compromising flood protection? Estimating the potential dual-use benefit of small flood reservoirs in southern Germany by S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, U. Ehret, U. Ehret

“…In this study, we investigate the potential of different reservoirs to implement a dual flood–drought protection scheme that introduces a retention flow to store excess water for release in drought conditions, assuming that locations with more water available for storage will be better able to mitigate downstream streamflow drought. …”
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Designing a Model for Demand Side Management in Electricity Sector Based on Collaborative Governance by Gholamreza kazemian, Mohammadreza Raecy, Reza Vaezi, Vajollah Ghorbanizadeh

“…While consumers from various groups play a crucial role in the efficacy of DSM, the majority of DSM programs have traditionally focused more on technical aspects, such as the development of intelligent networks or the implementation of smart metering systems. This study, however, aims to shift the focus towards the social aspect of DSM strategy by conducting a thorough analysis of consumer capacities in successful DSM programs. …”
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Examining the Effects of the Protection Motivation Theory–Based Online Intervention on Improving the Cognitive Behavioral Outcomes of Caregivers of Children With Atopic Diseases: Q... by Dequan Shen, Qinzhun Zhang, Jiayu Tang, Jiahui Wu, Hui Huang, Yuchang Xu, Yinan He, Jialu He, Chengyin Ye

“…Moreover, merging this PMT-CBO intervention with implementation techniques or ecological frameworks could help address intention-behavior gaps and external barriers, thereby promoting equitable and precision-based allergy care.…”
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Rethinking Political Moderation in Indonesia: A Critique from Chantal Mouffe’s Agonistic-Pluralism Perspective by Adib Khairil Musthafa, Muhammad Ainun Rofiq, Alfan Nawaziru Zahara

“…As an alternative, we propose agonistic democracy: a model that recognizes conflict and difference as prerequisites for a vibrant public sphere. Its implementation includes reforming party systems based on proportional representation, providing legal protections for minority political groups, and designing public policies that accommodate the contestation of ideas. …”
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A Test of the Enhanced Vegetation Index as an indicator of human–elephant conflict around Bia Conservation Area, Ghana by Jessica-Jane Lavelle

“…To effectively and efficiently implement mitigation measures, a thorough understanding of the spatial and temporal patterns of HEC is required. …”
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A Proposed Diagnostic and Treatment Algorithm for the Management of Lumbar Discogenic Pain by Lorio MP, Beall DP, Myers TJ, Naidu RK, McRoberts WP, Davis TT, Gage EG, Calodney AK, Verrills P, De Palma MJ, Amirdelfan K, Block JE

“…Recognizing that the management program for patients with lumbar discogenic pain can be highly personalized, the treatment options recommended by this algorithm should be considered general guidance.Conclusion: The proposed algorithm offers an easy-to-use clinical tool for identifying, evaluating and treating patients with lumbar discogenic pain. The successful implementation of this algorithm involves an important interplay between advanced practice providers, interventional pain physicians and spine surgeons.Keywords: discogenic pain, disc degeneration, intradiscal, minimally-invasive, algorithm…”
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Robust Higher-Order Nonsingular Terminal Sliding Mode Control of Unknown Nonlinear Dynamic Systems by Quanmin Zhu, Jianhua Zhang, Zhen Liu, Shuanghe Yu

“…The total model-free controllers, derived from the Lyapunov differential inequality, obviously provide conciseness and robustness in analysis/design/tuning and implementation while keeping the essence of the TSMC. …”
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Internally Catalyzed Hydrogen Atom Transfer (<i>I-CHAT</i>)—A New Class of Reactions in Combustion Chemistry by Rubik Asatryan, Jason Hudzik, Venus Amiri, Mark T. Swihart

“…Calculated rate parameters were implemented into a modified version of the <i>n</i>-pentane kinetic model developed earlier using RMG automated model generation tools (<i>ACS Omega,</i> 2023, <i>8,</i> 4908). …”
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Variation of continued breastfeeding by age of the child among children aged 12–23 months: evidence from 21 sub-Saharan African countries by Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…Therefore, the findings of this study could help nutrition policymakers prioritize and implement specific interventions for breastfeeding continuation. …”
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