Evaluation of a train-the-coach program in the context of a complex intervention for diabetes type 2 and coronary heart disease patients (P-SUP study) by Isabel Hamm, Aliza Lehmann, Angeli Gawlik, Yeliz Nacak, Julia Timmke, Christian Funke, Stefan Wilm, Lisa Giesen, Marcus Redaèlli, Chloé Chermette, Frank Vitinius, Frank Vitinius

“…However, few training programs have been evaluated so far. In this study coaches should provide telehealth coaching to patients with T2DM and/or CHD within a peer support program to increase overall health status. …”
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Implementing a digital treatment program for patients with irritable bowel syndrome into routine care: a qualitative evaluation of barriers and facilitators perceived by key stakeh... by Camilla Thuen, Hanne Karoline Hinderaker, Elisabeth Kjelsvik Steinsvik, Linn Anja Slåke Vikøren, Gülen Arslan Lied, Birgitte Berentsen, Robin Maria Francisca Kenter

“…Methods A qualitative study design was employed, and data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 16 key stakeholders involved in the implementation process. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination intention among people who use drugs in France in 2021: results from the international community-based research program EPIC by C. Lacoux, V. Villes, L. Riegel, S. Coulmain, N. Lorente, S. Eddine Derras, D. Rojas Castro, P. Roux, R. M. Delabre, D. Michels

“…However, people who use drugs (PWUD) face structural and individual barriers to vaccination, and little is known about vaccination intention and factors associated with that intention among PWUD. …”
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Pelvic Floor Adaptation to a Prenatal Exercise Program: Does It Affect Labor Outcomes or Levator Ani Muscle Injury? A Randomized Controlled Trial by Aránzazu Martín-Arias, Irene Fernández-Buhigas, Daniel Martínez-Campo, Adriana Aquise Pino, Valeria Rolle, Miguel Sánchez-Polan, Cristina Silva-Jose, Maria M. Gil, Belén Santacruz

“…This study aimed to evaluate pelvic floor adaptations to a structured prenatal exercise program using transperineal ultrasound, and to assess associations with the duration of the second stage of labor and mode of delivery. …”
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Financial and Economic Performance of the Russian Railways in the Context of Reform by D. A. Macheret, N. A. Valeev

“…The aim of the article is to identify trends in key financial and economic indicators of the Russian railways in the context of the structural reform of the industry. The objective of the study is to develop a methodology for the long-term management of the financial and economic performance of the railways, as well as recommendations for its sustainable growth. …”
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Detecting Conversation Topics in Recruitment Calls of African American Participants to the All of Us Research Program Using Machine Learning: Model Development and Validation Study by Priscilla Pemu, Michael Prude, Atuarra McCaslin, Elizabeth Ojemakinde, Christopher Awad, Kelechi Igwe, Anny Rodriguez, Jasmine Foriest, Muhammed Idris

“… BackgroundAdvancements in science and technology can exacerbate health disparities, particularly when there is a lack of diversity in clinical research, which limits the benefits of innovations for underrepresented communities. Programs like the All of Us Research Program (AoURP) are actively working to address this issue by ensuring that underrepresented populations are represented in biomedical research, promoting equitable participation, and advancing health outcomes for all. …”
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Health perceptions of older individuals on the cognitive benefits of a multicomponent green physical activity program: A qualitative exploration in the Southwest Region of Bahia, B... by Carolina Rego Chaves Dias, Saulo Vasconcelos Rocha, Milena Fernandez Dias, Bruno Morbeck de Queiroz, Natália Nascimento Silva, Ariani França Conceição, Bruna Maria Palotino-Ferreira, Sonia Brito-Costa, Sofia de Lurdes Rosas da Silva, Clarice Alves dos Santos, Lélia Renata Carneiro Vasconcelos, Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado

“…A total of 14 participants were analyzed through random sampling after systematic allocation into two groups: the MEP-G and the Theoretical Behavioral Change Program (BCP). Post-intervention interviews were conducted using the focus group technique, guided by a structured question script. …”
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Learning-Based Energy Management System for Scheduling of Appliances inside Smart Homes by Nastaran Gholizadeh, Mehrdad Abedi, Hamed Nafisi, Mousa Marzband

“…The current structure uses machine learning techniques to design the best demand response programs for heating, ventilation and cooling devices of each user based on his/her behavior and desired comfort level. …”
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A Real-time Speed Profile Planning Algorithm for Freight Trains Based on Neural Network by ZHU Yuqing, BAI Baoxue, CHEN Honghui, CHEN Nankuang, WANG Qingyuan

“…Firstly, the algorithm determines the input and output forms of the neural network model by analyzing the optimization results of the quadratic programming, and then trains the neural network model with a large number of optimization results as sample data to determine the structure and weights of the model. …”
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Determining Appropriate Strategy for Managing the Energy Production System in the Presence of Renewable Energy Sources and Improved Intelligence Method by Amir Sohel, Md Faisal Bin Ashab

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A Moving Target Defense Strategy against Load Redistribution Attacks by Quanpeng HE, Wei LIU, Weiyong YANG, Xingshen WEI, Qi WANG

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Coal Plant Retirement and Repurposing Optimization Model by Debabrata Chattopadhyay

“…Decision variables in the model include retirement decisions, repurposing options that maximize the value of the site, employment, finance structure and dispatch of coal units. The working of a prototype model has been illustrated using a set of simple examples.…”
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Design of experiments for the stochastic unit commitment with economic dispatch models by Nahal Sakhavand, Jay Rosenberger, Victoria C.P. Chen, Harsha Gangammanavar

“…For this purpose, we use a two-stage stochastic programming formulation of the stochastic unit commitment-economic dispatch problem. …”
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Container Liner Shipping System Design Considering Methanol-Powered Vessels by Zhaokun Li, Xinke Yu, Jianning Shang, Kang Chen, Xu Xin, Wei Zhang, Shaoqiang Yu

“…Specifically, the upper-level model optimizes the number of liners deployed in the fleet and shipping network structure, whereas the lower-level model coordinates decisions associated with liner sailing speed management, bunker fuel management, and slot allocation. …”
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Collaborative Management of Water‐Energy‐Food‐Ecosystems Nexus in Central Asia Under Uncertainty by Yuan Ma, Yongping Li, Guohe Huang, Yuanrui Liu, Yufei Zhang

“…MCFP has advantages in evaluating trade‐offs among multiple competitive decision makers, solving decentralized planning problems with hierarchical structure, and tackling uncertainties expressed as randomness and vagueness. …”
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Optimizing sustainable development in arid river basins: A multi-objective approach to balancing water, energy, economy, carbon and ecology nexus by Yufei Zhang, Yongping Li, Guohe Huang, Yuan Ma, Yanxiao Zhou

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Radio Mean Labeling Algorithm, Its Complexity and Existence Results by Meera Saraswathi, K. N. Meera, Yuqing Lin

“…Radio mean labelings have been proposed for cryptographic key generation in previous works, and the algorithm presented in this paper is general enough to support similar applications across various graph structures.…”
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SHAPING THE MODEL FOR COORDINATING MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL INVESTMENT SYSTEM by Alexander A. Gretchenko

“…The author has developed basic elements in the structure of the National Innovation System (NIS), which allow to coordinate steps of federal and regional bodies of legislative and executive power and at the same time to ensure adjusted work of the Russian Academy of Sciences, public associations and research organizations of the Russian Federation. …”
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VOCATIONAL MASTERS TRANING IN THE CONTEXT OF GROWING SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL MOBILITY by Alexandr G. Kislov

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Facilitators and challenges in collaboration between public health units and faith-based organizations to promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence in Ontario by Kadidiatou Kadio, Denessia Blake-Hepburn, Melodie Yunju Song, Anna Karbasi, Elizabeth Estey Noad, Samiya Abdi, Nazia Peer, Shaza A. Fadel, Sara Allin, Anushka Ataullahjan, Erica Di Ruggiero

“…Conclusions Engaging with faith-based communities is an ongoing process that requires time, flexibility, and patience, but it is necessary to improve vaccine confidence and equity access among population groups made structurally vulnerable. Lessons learned from this research can guide the implementation of future vaccination programs.…”
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