Nurses’ nutritional care practice and associated factors for hospitalized surgical patients; the case of referral hospitals in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia by Alamirew Enyew Belay, Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn, Kibret Enyew Belay, Aynamaw Embiale Tesega, Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonnen, Yeshimebet Tamir Tsehay, Sosina Tamre Mamo, Mengistu Abebe Messelu, Tiruye Azene Demile, Henok Biresaw Netsere, Wubet Tazeb Wondie, Gebremeskel Kibret Abebe, Ousman Adal, Sileshi Mulatu, Asnake Gashaw Belayneh

“…Objective we aimed to assess nurses’ nutritional care practice and associated factors for hospitalized surgical patients in Bahir Dar city. Methods An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 nurses in Bahir Dar City referral hospitals from February 1 to March 1/ 2023. …”
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Assessment of salt tolerance in peas using machine learning and multi-sensor data by Zehao Liu, Qiyan Jiang, Yishan Ji, Rong Liu, Hongquan Liu, Xiuxiu Ya, Zhenxing Liu, Zhirui Wang, Xiuliang Jin, Tao Yang

“…The results show that: 1) multi-source data fusion significantly improved the accuracy of AGB and SPAD estimation; 2) the CatBoost algorithm achieved the highest performance for AGB estimation (R² = 0.70, RMSE = 1.59 t/hm2, NRMSE = 13.94 %), while the LightGBM algorithm performed best for SPAD estimation (R² = 0.60, RMSE = 2.33, NRMSE = 14.53 %); and 3) The PSTS established based on the optimal estimation data exhibits a strong consistency with the ground-measured data. …”
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Physiological effects and technical strategies of LED supplemental lighting for pitaya cultivation: a review by Ren Chen, Yiming Ding, Wenke Liu, Xianwei Zhan, Kexin Lin, Kaifeng Lian, Weilong Chen, Keyu Wang, Shangfei Lin

“…It also analyzes existing challenges and proposes strategies such as optimizing LED light source design, accurately planning supplemental light periods and durations, and establishing three-dimensional lighting methods. …”
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Knowledge and Practice Regarding Pressure Injury Prevention among Nurses at King Abdul-Aziz Specialist Hospital by Afnan Sahrah, Wafaa Althobaiti, Sahar Albalawi, Ensherah Althobiti, Turki Alfattah, Abdulellah Almalki, Ahlam Alotaibi, Maha Alkhaldi, Talal Alqurashi, Faten Sahrah, Munirah Alfifi, Rami Alnemari, Alaa Alzahrani

“…Aim: To determine knowledge and practice regarding pressure injury prevention among nurses at King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital (KAASH).  Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was utilized in the current study. …”
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Bioconversion of food waste into compost using rotary drum composter for agricultural utilization by Hrishikesh Shivam, Mulbah Rufus Flomo, Dayanand Sharma, Tushar Bansal, Pooja Jha

“…Purpose: The goal of this research was to create a higher-quality compost produced by mixing sawdust with food waste and dry leaves in four different trials in a rotary drum composting unit. Method: A customized PVC composter, designed to prevent corrosion and overheating, including aeration holes spaced 15 cm apart. 500 kg of waste, sourced from Sharda University and local areas, was mixed for optimal moisture levels and divided into four trials: food waste (FW), FW with leaf powder (FW + LP), FW with sawdust (FW + SD), and food waste with leaf powder and sawdust (FW + LP + SD). …”
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Malaria mortality in Brazil: an age-period cohort study by Lucas Casagrande Passoni Lopes

“…Methods This ecological study analysed malaria mortality data in Brazil from 1980 to 2024, sourced from DATASUS. …”
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Effective Detection of Malicious Uniform Resource Locator (URLs) Using Deep-Learning Techniques by Yirga Yayeh Munaye, Aneas Bekele Workneh, Yenework Belayneh Chekol, Atinkut Molla Mekonen

“…Traditional detection methods often suffer from high false alarm rates and struggle to keep pace with evolving threats due to outdated feature extraction techniques and datasets. …”
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Discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for reasons other than disease progression and the impact on relapse and survival of advanced melanoma patients. A systematic review... by Konstantinos Lallas, Eftychia Chatziioannou, Derya Durak, Georg Frey, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita, Marie-Lena Rasch, Athanassios Kyrgidis, Eleni Timotheadou, Zoe Apalla, Ulrike Leiter, Lukas Flatz, Lukas Flatz, Aimilios Lallas, Teresa Amaral, Teresa Amaral

“…BackgroundDespite durable responses achieved with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs), data about optimal duration of treatment, especially in the context of adverse events, remain scarce.ObjectiveTo systematically review the evidence concerning the impact of treatment discontinuation with ICIs for reasons other than progressive disease (PD) on relapse rates and survival of melanoma patients.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted in three electronic databases until July 2024. …”
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Diversity of Bioactive Compounds in Microalgae: Key Classes and Functional Applications by Maslin Osathanunkul, Suebsuya Thanaporn, Lefkothea Karapetsi, Georgia Maria Nteve, Emmanouil Pratsinakis, Eleni Stefanidou, Giorgos Lagiotis, Eleni Avramidou, Lydia Zorxzobokou, Georgia Tsintzou, Artemis Athanasiou, Sofia Mpelai, Constantinos Constandinidis, Panagiota Pantiora, Marián Merino, José Luis Mullor, Luka Dobrovic, Leonardo Cerasino, Tomohisa Ogawa, Meropi Tsaousi, Alexandre M. C. Rodrigues, Helena Cardoso, Rita Pires, Daniel Figueiredo, Inês F. Costa, Catarina Anjos, Nikolaos E. Labrou, Panagiotis Madesis

“…Microalgae offer a sustainable and versatile source of bioactive compounds. Their rapid growth, efficient CO₂ utilization, and adaptability make them a promising alternative to traditional production methods. …”
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Large Language Models and Artificial Neural Networks for Assessing 1-Year Mortality in Patients With Myocardial Infarction: Analysis From the Medical Information Mart for Intensive... by Boqun Shi, Liangguo Chen, Shuo Pang, Yue Wang, Shen Wang, Fadong Li, Wenxin Zhao, Pengrong Guo, Leli Zhang, Chu Fan, Yi Zou, Xiaofan Wu

“…Qwen-2 and Llama-3 are high-performance, open-source large language models (LLMs) available online. …”
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The Effect of Sowing Date on Yield and Quality Characteristics of Autumn Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Cultivars in Gonbad Kavous by E Paserakloo, A Biabani, S Yarahamdi, A Saberi, M Naeemi, F Taliei

“…IntroductionIn many countries of the world, sugar production is one of the essential aspects of their agricultural economy, and in the meantime, the sugar beet plant, which is cultivated exclusively as a source of sucrose, plays an important role. In recent years, many studies have been conducted in Iran on various aspects of crop, breed, quality and other agricultural characteristics of autumn sugar beet. …”
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Developing a Machine Learning Model for Predicting 30-Day Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: Retrospective Study by Ju-Seung Kwun, Houng-Beom Ahn, Si-Hyuck Kang, Sooyoung Yoo, Seok Kim, Wongeun Song, Junho Hyun, Ji Seon Oh, Gakyoung Baek, Jung-Won Suh

“…Using these observational health care data, we developed machine learning–based prediction models using the observational health data sciences and informatics open-source patient-level prediction package in R (version 4.1.0; R Foundation for Statistical Computing). …”
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The efficacy and safety of ketorolac for postoperative pain management in lumbar spine surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jianbin Guan, Ningning Feng, Kaitan Yang, Haimiti Abudouaini, Peng Liu

“…Data were extracted and analyzed using open-source meta-analysis software OpenMeta-Analyst, focusing on outcomes such as VAS pain scores, postoperative morphine requirements (PMR), length of hospital stay (LOS), and adverse effects, such as nausea, vomiting, pruritus, and constipation. …”
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Performance and Cost-Effectiveness of Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening Scenarios in a Population-Based Setting: A Microsimulation Modeling Analysis in Ontario, Canada. by Kevin Ten Haaf, Martin C Tammemägi, Susan J Bondy, Carlijn M van der Aalst, Sumei Gu, S Elizabeth McGregor, Garth Nicholas, Harry J de Koning, Lawrence F Paszat

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of lung cancer screening in a population-based setting in Ontario, Canada, and evaluate the effects of screening eligibility criteria.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This study used microsimulation modeling informed by various data sources, including the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), Ontario Cancer Registry, smoking behavior surveys, and the NLST. …”
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Efficacy and safety of oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy as first-line treatment in elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis by Shaoqing Fan, Zeming Zhao, Haiqian Wang, Handong Wang, Wenbo Niu

“…Subgroup analyses explored heterogeneity sources, including chemotherapy combinations (e.g., bevacizumab, panitumumab).ResultsSeven RCTs (1,839 patients) met inclusion criteria. …”
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Midazolam infusions for therapeutic management of pediatric refractory status epilepticus: a systematic review by K. Taneille Johnson, Ammar AlZadjali, Dawoud Al Nasseri, Jessie Cunningham, Kazuhiro Shoya, Cecil D. Hahn, Cecil D. Hahn, Cecil D. Hahn, John Basmaji, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon

“…ObjectiveWe aim to determine the optimal dosing of midazolam continuous intravenous infusions for the treatment of pediatric refractory status epilepticus (RSE).Data sourcesWe searched Medline ALL, Embase, Embase Classic, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science in March 2023 and again in February 2024.Study selectionRandomized and non-randomized studies involving pediatric patients who received continuous midazolam for the treatment of RSE were eligible. …”
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An eHealth Intervention to Improve Quality of Life, Socioemotional, and Health-Related Measures Among Older Adults With Multiple Chronic Conditions: Randomized Controlled Trial by David H Gustafson Sr, Marie-Louise Mares, Darcie Johnston, Olivia J Vjorn, John J Curtin, Gina Landucci, Klaren Pe-Romashko, David H Gustafson Jr, Dhavan V Shah

“…Tested moderators were sex, scheduled health care use, and number of chronic conditions. Data sources were surveys at baseline and 6 and 12 months comprising validated scales, and continuously collected ElderTree usage. …”
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Effects of therapeutic interventions on long COVID: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsResearch in context by Chang Tan, Jiahao Meng, Xingui Dai, Baimei He, Pan Liu, Yumei Wu, Yilin Xiong, Heng Yin, Shuhao Wang, Shuguang Gao

“…Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to comprehensively explore the effectiveness of diverse therapeutic interventions in long COVID. Methods: In this meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus (EBSCO), CINAHL (EBSCO), and Rehabilitation &amp; Sports medicine source (EBSCO) from inception to July 20, 2025, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating exercise training, respiratory muscle training, telerehabilitation, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), olfactory training, palmitoylethanolamide with luteolin (PEA-LUT), and steroid sprays in adults with Long COVID. …”
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A Provisional Mix Design of Porous Asphalt Pavement Using Crumb Rubber Modified Bituminous Mixes by Rajesh Kumar K.

“…The aims of the research were to develop a method for designing a porous asphalt mix using the recommended gradation by the National Centre for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) and locally sourced aggregates. …”
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Image navigator–based, automated coronary magnetic resonance angiography for the detection of coronary artery stenosis by Gregory Wood, Reza Hajhosseiny, Alexandra Uglebjerg Pedersen, Simon Littlewood, Tina Juul Hansen, Radhouene Neji, Karl P. Kunze, Jens Wetzl, Bjarne Linde Nørgaard, Jesper Møller Jensen, Michael Maeng, Per Lav Madsen, Niels Vejlstrup, Claudia Prieto, René M. Botnar, Won Yong Kim

“…Additionally, the study incorporates the utilization of standardized postprocessing with sliding-thin-slab multiplanar reformatting, in combination with evaluation of the source images, to optimize the visualization of coronary artery stenosis. …”
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