From classroom to screen: a cross-sectional study on medical students’ first experiences with e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic by Laleh Khojasteh, Zahra Karimian, Elham Nasiri, Sedigheh Sharifzadeh, Majid Reza Farrokhi

“…The gender factor had no effect on students’ views.ConclusionEven though it seems like e-learning can be a good substitute for or complement to face-to-face training, the most important thing that makes this method more effective is the interaction between the teacher and the students.…”
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SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Hemodialysis Patients Six Months after Infection Compared to Healthcare Workers by Henri Boulanger, Salima Ahriz Saksi, Jedjiga Achiche, Florence Batusanski, Nicolas Stawiarski, Ali Diddaoui, Luc Fromentin, Mokhtar Chawki

“…In this retrospective study performed in two dialysis facilities, we measured the circulating levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in patients who were on maintenance hemodialysis during the first wave of the epidemic in March and April 2020 and were still alive 6 months later. …”
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Procesos y organización del trabajo: elementos incidentes en la conformación de una agenda social integracionista by Neiza Salazar Borrego

“…En este sentido, no es fácil llegar a la consolidación de un mercado común, como tampoco lo es alcanzar un modelo de equidad y justicia por la simple acumulación de ventajas económicas; se requiere el reconocimiento de los derechos humanos fundamentales para la concreción de ideales de justicia social e igualdad y la elevación de la dignidad humana. …”
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Explorer des oeuvres de francophonie périphérique (Belgique francophone) pour amplifier l'expérience interculturelle d'apprenants en Erasmus by Élisabeth Castadot

“…À la suite de cette réflexion, il s’agira de présenter, de façon très concrète, quelques exemples de tâches et d’œuvres présentées à un groupe d’étudiants en séjour Erasmus en Belgique francophone, afin d’entamer avec eux cette démarche de réflexivité à partir de productions culturelles et littéraires de créateurs et créatrices belges francophones. …”
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Assessment of Factors Affecting Time to Recovery from COVID-19: A Retrospective Study in Ethiopia by Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Zelalem Animut Demissie

“…Hence, this study aimed to investigate the median recovery time from COVID-19, and its predictors among patients admitted to Amhara regional state COVID-19 treatment centers, Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted at Amhara regional state COVID-19 treatment centers from 13 March 2020 through 30 March 2021. …”
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Identifying the snake: First scoping review on practices of communities and healthcare providers confronted with snakebite across the world. by Isabelle Bolon, Andrew M Durso, Sara Botero Mesa, Nicolas Ray, Gabriel Alcoba, François Chappuis, Rafael Ruiz de Castañeda

“…On average 70% of victims/bystanders spotted the snake responsible for the bite and 38% captured/killed it and brought it to the healthcare facility. This practice occurred in 30 countries with both fast-moving, active-foraging as well as more secretive snake species. …”
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Persons with Diabetes’ Perceptions of Family Burden and Associated Factors by Israel Bekele Molla, Million Abera Berhie, Kebebe Adugna Debele, Gugsa Nemera Germossa, Fikadu Balcha Hailu

“…The data was collected using the Zarit burden questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentages) were ordered logistic regression, and statistical significance was declared at P value ≤0.05. …”
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Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) for Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Compared to Medical Management: A Case Series Comparison for a Single Institution by Victoria L. Phillips, Anil K. Roy, Jonathan Ratcliff, Gustavo Pradilla

“…Secondary endpoints were rates of inpatient infection and favorable discharge status, defined as discharge to home or rehabilitation facility. Demographics and pre- and postclinical outcomes were compared using t-tests, the Mann–Whitney test, and chi-squared tests for continuous, ordinal and categorical measures, respectively. …”
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Health Inspections of Restaurant Establishments in the Attica Region, Greece. Non-compliance Data Within the Food Hygiene Sector by Olympia Chatzimpyrou, Elias Chaidoutis, Dimitrios Keramydas, Petros Papalexis, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Vassiliki C. Pitiriga, Panagiota Langi, Foteini Koutsiari, Ioannis Drikos, Maria Giannari, Georgios Chelidonis, Andreas Ch. Lazaris, Nikolaos Kavantzas

“…Results: The highest non-compliance rates are in “adequacy of facilities” (14.12%), “equipment maintenance and sanitization” (12.30%), “pest control” (12.45%), “personal hygiene” (7.58%), and “efficient separation of raw materials” (9.76%). …”
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A General Look at Women Taking Shelters: What are they living through? What can we do? by Gamer Gunay, Esra Alatas, Suheyla Dogan Bulut, Sibel Orsel

“…By interviewing 46 cases living in Ankara Women Shelter face to face, a socidemographic form, SCID-1, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ-28) were applied. …”
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Experimental Operation of a Prototype 750C Advanced Chloride Molten Salt Bellows Valve by Kenneth Armijo, Aaron Overacker, Ansel Blumenthal, Jeffrey Parish, Michael Nelson, Ivica Radman, Javier Martell

“…Valve test results from this study assessed Cv curves as well as multiple actuator cycles, under varying thermodynamic and operational mode conditions, which would be characteristic within a commercial molten salt facility. The results indicate nominal operation for the baseline design, though improved performance and reliability is expected with the full designed FCV. …”
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Pengaruh Kompetensi Keahlian, Motivasi Kerja, Dan Praktik Kerja Industri Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa SMK by Ragil Febrian, Irwanto Irwanto, Cahyono Bagus Dwi

“…Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian survei dengan pendekatan Ex-Post Facto. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMKN 2 Pandeglang pada siswa kelas 12. …”
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Factors that shape the integration of HIV and TB services in Zomba District, Malawi by Alex F. Maseko, Adam Silumbwe, Patricia Maritim, Margarate N. Munakampe, Griphin Baxter Chirambo, Choolwe Jacobs, Joseph M. Zulu

“…Methods A purposive sampling technique was used to select study participants from 3 selected health facilities in Zomba, Malawi. This study used an exploratory qualitative case study and was performed from February to March 2024. …”
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Revalidation and adaptation of the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS) in a cross-sectional survey to measure the menstrual experiences of adult women working in Mukono District,... by Julie Hennegan, Kellogg J Schwab, Natalie G Exum, Simon P S Kibira, Fredrick E Makumbi, Justine N Bukenya, Petranilla Nakamya

“…A survey of 525 working women who had menstruated in the past 6 months (435 working in markets, 45 in schools and 45 working in healthcare facilities) in Mukono District, Uganda was used to test the dimensionality, reliability and validity of the measure.Results The 36 scale items were well understood by the study population. …”
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Risk Factors of Anaemia among Children under Five Years in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana: A Case Control Study by Phyllis Atta Parbey, Elvis Tarkang, Emmanuel Manu, Hubert Amu, Martin Amogre Ayanore, Fortress Yayra Aku, Sorengmen Amos Ziema, Samuel Adolf Bosoka, Martin Adjuik, Margaret Kweku

“…We examined the risk factors of anaemia among children under five years in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana. Methods. This facility-based matched case control study recruited 210 children (70 cases and 140 controls) aged 6 to 59 months. …”
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METHAPHYSICS OF DEATH PENALTY by V. E. Gromov

“…As the society is guilty partially in the existing criminality, it accepts the fact of cruel punishment applied to redress an injustice.…”
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La necesaria previsión de un referendo abrogatorio en el sistema constitucional español by Gabriele Vestri

“…La inclusión en la Constitución de este instrumento de democracia directa no es fácil pero es necesario. En este sentido la Constitución Española no prevé una herramienta que utilizada a través del impulso del pue- blo elimine definitivamente un principio de ley. …”
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Avaliação da vida de prateleira de mandioca minimamente processada tratada com solução antioxidante e película comestível à base de fécula de mandioca by Juliana Cristina Castro, Natália Santos Pretes, Ana Laura Castilho Franco, Anna Beatriz da Silva, Manoel Genildo Pequeno, Rerison Catarino da Hora, Juliana Scanavacca, Cristiane Mengue Feniman Moritz

“… A praticidade do fácil preparo de mandioca minimamente processada torna esse segmento de mercado uma alternativa viável para a agregação de valor ao produto. …”
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Effectiveness of women-led community interventions in improving tuberculosis preventive treatment in children: results from a comparative, before–after study in Ethiopia by Jacob Creswell, Degu Jerene, Ahmed Bedru, Dawit Assefa, Kalkidan Tesfaye, Samuel Bayu, Samuel Seid, Fikirte Aberra, Amera Khan

“…Two control zones received the standard of care, which comprised of facility-based provision of TPT to children. We analysed quarterly TPT data for treatment initiation and completion and compared intervention and control zones before and after the interventions and tested for statistical significance using Poisson regression.Primary and secondary outcome measures There were two primary outcome measures: proportion of eligible children initiated TPT and proportion completed treatment out of those eligible.Results TPT initiation rate among eligible under-15-year-old children (U15C) increased from 28.7% to 63.5% in the intervention zones, while it increased from 34.6% to 43.2% in the control zones, and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). …”
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‘I no longer worry about money for transport to the health centre’ - economic empowerment of caregivers of children living with HIV through Village Savings and Loan Associations: e... by Joseph Rujumba, Carmen Roebersen, Susan Namara, Richard Ochen, Sharon Eva Ahumuza, Allen Tushabe, Mathias Akugizibwe, David Bitira, Innocent Mwesigye, Stella Kentusi, Henry Zakumumpa, Japheth Kwiringira, Merian Natukwatsa Musinguzi

“…Data were collected through 31 focus group discussions (FGDs) with VSLA members, children and adolescents living with HIV, networks of people living with HIV and Village Health Team members (VHTs). …”
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