Evaluation of the COVID-19 testing strategy in PHC of a high-vulnerability health district in Brazil, 2020-2022 by Sandra Garrido de Barros, Thais Regis Aranha Rossi, Ana Clara de Rebouças Carvalho, Denise Nogueira Cruz, Sisse Figueiredo de Santana, Camila Ramos Reis, Laio Magno, Inês Dourado, Ligia Maria Vieira-da-Silva

“…Results There was a lack of coordination in implementing actions; COVID-19 testing was concentrated in a few PHC units, generating work overload and weakness of other health programs in these units; the health units’ physical structure was inadequate, and human resources were insufficient; and no criteria were identified for defining the number of tests offered per day per unit. …”
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Design Concept of Advanced Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor and Related R&D in Korea by Yeong-il Kim, Yong Bum Lee, Chan Bock Lee, Jinwook Chang, Chiwoong Choi

“…The current status of nuclear power and SFR design technology development program in Korea will be discussed. The developments of design concepts including core, fuel, fluid system, mechanical structure, and safety evaluation have been performed. …”
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Genomic characterization and insights into the belted coat pattern of a local, reconstituted pig population by Samira Giovannini, Maria Giuseppina Strillacci, Raffaella Milanesi, Caterina Altissimi, Massimo Biagetti, Francesca Maria Sarti

“…Genetic analyses were conducted to assess population structure and diversity, with comparisons made to other Italian pig breeds and wild boars. …”
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Electrical Characteristics of Mesh-Type Floating Gate Transistors for High-Performance Synaptic Device Applications by Soyeon Jeong, Jaemin Kim, Hyeongjin Chae, Taehwan Koo, Juyeong Chae, Moongyu Jang

“…Individual floating gates with dimensions of 3 µm × 3 µm are arranged in an array configuration to form the floating gate structure. The Mesh-FGT is composed of an Al/Pt/Cr/HfO₂/Pt/Cr/HfO₂/SiO₂/SOI (silicon-on-insulator) stack. …”
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Determinants of WhatsApp and Telegram usage for learning support in Nigerian universities: a quantitative study by Chinyere Ori Elom, Hayford Mensah Ayerakwa, Sikiru Ibrahim-Olesin, Eric Worlanyo Deffor, Chidebe Chijioke Uwaleke, Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke

“…The constraints to students’ usage of WhatsApp and Telegram for learning support include high cost of Internet, poor connectivity and epileptic/poor power supply to charge phones, mistrust, lack of structure and coherence, and irresponsible use of social media. …”
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Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the self-management behaviors questionnaire in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Mehdi Rezaeian, Erfan Pourshahri, Poopak Mohaghegh, Azizallah Dehghan, Mostafa Bijani, Hamed Taherhaghighi

“…Results The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) revealed statistically significant factor loadings ranging from 0.62 to 0.89 for all 23 items, indicating a robust underlying factor structure. Furthermore, the instrument demonstrated excellent internal consistency, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.92 for the entire scale. …”
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Economic and mathematical modeling of innovative development of the agglomeration on the basis of information technologies by Mykhailo Oklander, Oksana Yashkina, Оlena Chukurna, Tatiana Oklander, Аnastasia Pandas, Larysa Radkevych, Viktoriia Sinkovska

“…This will accelerate the establishment of links between the players of the regional innovation market and contribute to a qualitative change in the spatial and functional structure of urban agglomerations. The development of information and communication technologies allows to create effective systems that will stimulate the agglomerations innovative development . …”
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How Do Space Hurricanes Disturb the Polar Thermosphere: A Statistical Survey by Zhi‐Feng Xiu, Yu‐Zhang Ma, Qing‐He Zhang, Zan‐Yang Xing, Larry Lyons, Kjellmar Oksavik, Yong‐Liang Zhang, Marc Hairston, Yong Wang, Duan Zhang, Sheng Lu

“…Abstract The space hurricane is a polar cap auroral structure with strong flow shears and intense particle precipitation that can disturb the thermosphere under quiet geomagnetic conditions. …”
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Development of entrustable professional activities framework for clinical microbiology residency: a national multi-step consensus using modified Delphi study by Mennatallah H. Rizk, Niveen Ghoraba, Hanaa S. Elhoshy, Omayma Hamed

“…As the first step, a thorough literature review was undertaken to identify potential EPAs pertinent to clinical microbiology residency programs. Then, evaluation of EPAs for quality and structure using EQual rubric involved five experts in medical education and clinical microbiology, resulting in the confirmation of relevant EPAs. …”
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Chromatographic insights into hemoglobinopathies: Spectrum analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography in a western Indian tertiary care hospital by Parineeta Shelke, Preeti Doshi, Amit Nisal, Abdulrahaman Momin, Ravindra Nimbargi

“…Background: Hemoglobinopathies are a group of inherited disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin structure or synthesis, primarily classified into thalassemia syndromes and structural hemoglobin variants. …”
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Impact of multidimensional assessment on anti-fracture treatment decisions in patients with fragility hip fractures within a Fracture Liaison Service by Chiara Ceolin, Stefania Sella, Cristina Simonato, Ester Bukli, Giulia Bano, Valentina Camozzi, Anna Bertocco, Marco Onofrio Torres, Alberta Cecchinato, Martin Diogo, Mor Peleg Falb, Francesca Guidolin, Maria Grazia Rodà, Michele Cannito, Antonio Berizzi, Andrea Venturin, Vito Cianci, Elisa Pala, Mariachiara Cerchiaro, Deris Gianni Boemo, Maria Vittoria Nesoti, Gaetano Paride Arcidiacono, Paolo Simioni, Pietro Ruggieri, Giuseppe Sergi, Sandro Giannini, Marina De Rui, on behalf of the Hip-POS working group

“…Conclusion The integration of the MPI into multidisciplinary taking care of old patients with hip fractures may provide a structured approach for individualizing treatment decisions, considering aspects such as prognosis, functional autonomy, and cognitive status. …”
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Janus effect of FeCo dual atom catalyst with Co as active center in acidic oxygen reduction reaction by Long-Ji Yuan, Zhen-Yu Miao, Xu-Lei Sui, Chi-Feng Lee, Qi Li, Mei-Jie Yin, Li-Xiao Shen, Ying-Rui Lu, Zi-Gang Zhao, Yu-Zhe Liu, Lin-Sheng Zhu, Wei Gong, Wen-Liang Feng, Hsiao-Tsu Wang, Guo-Xu Zhang, Zhen-Bo Wang

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Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Cosmos caudatus: Effects of calcination temperature and precursor type on photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities by Indah Riwayati, Sugeng Winardi, Suci Madhania, Manabu Shimada, Kusdianto

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BioPipeline Creator—a user-friendly Java-based GUI for managing and customizing biological data pipelines by Cléo Maia Cordeiro, Gislenne da Silva Moia, Mônica Silva de Oliveira, Lucas da Silva e Silva, Maria Paula Cruz Schneider, Sávio S. Costa, Rafael Azevedo Baraúna, Diego Assis das Graças, Artur Silva, Adonney Allan de Oliveira Veras

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Preparation and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol thin films: Rheological, physicochemical and functional properties by Morteza Abazari, Safa Momeni Badeleh, Soroush Barkhordari, Shahen Salih Mohammed, Mohammed Mahmood Ahmed, Muath Sheet Mohammed Ameen, Hossein Abdollahi

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An Overview of Starch-Based Materials for Sustainable Food Packaging: Recent Advances, Limitations, and Perspectives by Tarsila Rodrigues Arruda, Gabriela de Oliveira Machado, Clara Suprani Marques, Amanda Lelis de Souza, Franciele Maria Pelissari, Taíla Veloso de Oliveira, Rafael Resende Assis Silva

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S100A12 in Digestive Diseases and Health: A Scoping Review by Alexandre Carvalho, Jacky Lu, Jamisha D. Francis, Rebecca E. Moore, Kathryn P. Haley, Ryan S. Doster, Steven D. Townsend, Jeremiah G. Johnson, Steven M. Damo, Jennifer A. Gaddy

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Assessing the cumulative effects of nearshore habitat restoration actions for multiple populations of juvenile salmon in Whidbey Basin, Washington: foundation and approach for synt... by Kathryn L. Sobocinski, Michael LeMoine, Joshua W. Chamberlin, Letitia Conway-Cranos, Annelise Del Rio, Heida L. Diefenderfer, Heida L. Diefenderfer, Correigh M. Greene, Jason Hall, Gary E. Johnson, Ronald M. Thom, Elene Trujillo, Todd Zackey

“…Ecosystem restoration is a common tool for re-establishing ecosystem processes, structures, and functions to improve biodiversity and services in coastal and estuarine ecosystems. …”
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Analyzing Macro-Regulation Strategies of the Digital Economy in Selected Countries and Providing Macro Components of Regulation for Iran by Fatemeh Kasaei Najafi, Afsaneh Vahedian, Hassan Yeganeh

“…In general, most countries have developed structured, integrated, and measurable strategies to achieve a secure and sustainable digital economy and promote its development across all sectors. …”
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Investigating the role of digital capabilities on the relationship between teacher readiness and teacher skills using augmented reality media in elementary schools: A mediation and... by Mohammad Archi Maulyda, Sugiman, Wuri Wuryandani, Nawang Sulistyani, Anas Ma'ruf Annizar

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