Healthcare research and development (R&D) as reflected in digital news: Analysis from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa by Emily Ndulue, Sandra Roberts, Praise Abraham

“…., new medical technologies, activities of high-profile individuals in the health space, and health sector-building events); the diseases and conditions being prioritised (e.g., HIV/AIDS and mental health); the key stakeholders in the sector (e.g., government officials and funding organisations); and the media narratives around the impact of healthcare R&D (including emphasis on digital health). …”
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Influence of Partnership Relationships on Long-Term Neurological Rehabilitation in Germany: Protocol for a Qualitative Retrospective Study by Alexa von Bosse, Peter König, Eva Jansen

“…In the context of long-term rehabilitation, those affected collaborate with health care professionals who are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the affected individuals. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) for detection of tuberculosis drug resistance in India, South Africa and Georgia: a modeling analysisResearch in co... by Suvesh Shrestha, Angelina Addae, Cecily Miller, Nazir Ismail, Alice Zwerling

“…In India, tNGS dominated in-country DST practice, providing greater health impact at lower cost. When comparing tNGS with universal pDST, tNGS was dominated by pDST in all three countries. …”
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Medical leadership, a systematic narrative review: do hospitals and healthcare organisations perform better when led by doctors? by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Kristiana Ludlow, Robyn Clay-Williams, Luke Testa, Zhicheng Li

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Decoding the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024: A Critical Analysis of Global and Chinese Key Data by Zhi Chen, Tao Wang, Jingli Du, Lin Sun, Guirong Wang, Ruizi Ni, Yajing An, Xueting Fan, Yufeng Li, Rui Guo, Lirong Mao, Wei Jing, Ke Shi, Jing Cheng, Qinglan Wang, Wenjuan Nie, Haican Liu, Jianqin Liang, Wenping Gong

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) “Global Tuberculosis Report 2024” underscores the ongoing challenges and progress in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). …”
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Tobacco control research in South Africa from 1978 to 2022: A scoping review by C O Egbe, C Dare, S Gwambe, C van Walbeek

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Effectiveness of Non-Governmental Organizations on Social Service Delivery: A Case Study of Uganda Red Cross Society Kabale District. by Aharizira, Zackaria

“…The study also looks at the ways in which NGOs have impacted community development in the study area and they include reduced illiteracy, reduced health problems, sanitation, environmental management, development of Infrastructure, technical assistance, and empowered population. …”
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Understanding money-management behaviour and its potential determinants among undergraduate students: A scoping review. by Theepa Cappelli, Adrian P Banks, Benjamin Gardner

“…<h4>Background</h4>University students typically face acute financial pressure, which can adversely impact mental health, wellbeing, and academic outcomes. …”
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Real-world effectiveness and causal mediation study of BNT162b2 on long COVID risks in children and adolescentsResearch in context by Qiong Wu, Bingyu Zhang, Jiayi Tong, L. Charles Bailey, H. Timothy Bunnell, Jiajie Chen, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, Dimitri A. Christakis, Stephen M. Downs, Kathryn Hirabayashi, Aaron D. Mishkin, Abu S.M. Mosa, Nathan M. Pajor, Suchitra Rao, Hanieh Razzaghi, Hayden T. Schwenk, Marion R. Sills, Huiyuan Wang, Linbo Wang, Yudong Wang, Dazheng Zhang, Ting Zhou, Ravi Jhaveri, Eric J. Tchetgen Tchetgen, Jeffrey S. Morris, Christopher B. Forrest, Yong Chen

“…The mediation analysis indicates the vaccine’s effectiveness is primarily derived from its role in reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Funding: National Institutes of Health.…”
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Scaling to new heights: methodological insights for uplifting research on grassroots digital innovation by Paolo Gerli, Fabio Neves da Rocha, Luca Mora

“…Recent evidence confirms that many GDIs developed in response to the global health crisis are now facing financial issues that threaten their survival. …”
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Rehabilitation, reablement, and restorative care approaches in the aged care sector: a scoping review of systematic reviews by Claire Gough, Raechel A. Damarell, Janine Dizon, Paul D.S. Ross, Jennifer Tieman

“…Understanding the impact of these approaches requires nuanced insights into their definitions, funding, and delivery within the aged care context. …”
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Process evaluation of the New Interventions for independence in Dementia Study (NIDUS) Family stream randomised controlled trial: protocol by Julie Barber, Laurie Butler, Claudia Cooper, Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Danielle Laura Wyman, Peter Bright

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The epidemiology of malaria in four districts in southern Mozambique receiving indoor residual spray as part of a cross-border initiative by Rajendra Maharaj, Nada Abdelatif, Mara Maquina, Ishen Seocharan, Vishan Lakan, Krijn Paaijmans, Francois Maartens, Pedro Aide, Francisco Sauté

“…Therefore, the South African Department of Health funded implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS) in Mozambiquan districts identified as sources of malaria infection for border communities in KwaZulu-Natal. …”
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Arts and Humanities Research in the Innovation System: The UK Example by Bakhshi Hasan, Schneider Philippe, Walker Christopher

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Microbiome Understanding in Maternity Study (MUMS), an Australian prospective longitudinal cohort study of maternal and infant microbiota: study protocol by Amanda Henry, Emad M El-Omar, Lynne M Roberts, Georgina L Hold, Maria E Craig, Katie Harris, Daniella Susic, Gregory Davis, Anthony J O' Sullivan, Emily McGovern, George Mangos

“…Results will be made available to the participants of MUMS, their families and the funding bodies; in the form of a summary document. …”
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Clinical Research Network: JHCRN Infrastructure and Lessons Learned by Rahul Kashyap, Gayane Yenokyan, Robert Joyner, Melissa Gerstenhaber, Mary Alderfer, Erika Siegrist, Joan Moore, Channing J. Paller, Hanan Aboumatar, James J. Potter, Stanley Watkins Jr, John E. Niederhuber, Daniel E. Ford, Adrian Dobs

“…ABSTRACT Clinical research studies are becoming increasingly complex resulting in compounded work burden and longer study cycle times, each fueling runaway costs. The impact of protocol complexity often results in inadequate recruitment and insufficient sample sizes, which challenges validity and generalizability. …”
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Remote Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Postpartum Weight Retention: Protocol for a Community-Engaged Hybrid Type I Effectiveness-Implementation Randomized Controlled Trial by Lindsay M Martin, Christine D McKinney, Lia Escobar Acosta, Janelle W Coughlin, Noelene K Jeffers, Alexandra Solano-Umaña, Kathryn A Carson, Nae-Yuh Wang, Wendy L Bennett, Kelly M Bower

“…Throughout the paper, we highlight the community input used to improve intervention effectiveness and study implementation and as a strategy to promote maternal health equity. ResultsThis study was funded in June 2021, and recruitment began in April 2023. …”
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Categorising implementation determinants and strategies within the US HIV implementation literature: a systematic review protocol by Justin D Smith, Brian Mustanski, Virginia McKay, James Lorenz Merle, Dennis Li, Brennan Keiser, Alithia Zamantakis, Artur Queiroz, Carlos G Gallo, Juan A Villamar, Juan Pablo Zapata, Nanette Benbow

“…Over 200 HIV-related implementation studies have been funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Therefore, a comprehensive review of the literature identifying implementation determinants (barriers and facilitators) and categorising implementation strategies across the continuum of HIV prevention and care in the USA is appropriate and needed to enhance current knowledge and help achieve the goals laid out in the EHE national strategic plan.Methods and analysis This systematic review protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Reproducibility in Subsurface Geoscience by Michael J. Steventon, Christopher A-L. Jackson, Matt Hall, Mark T. Ireland, Marcus Munafo, Kathryn J. Roberts

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Harnessing Human-Centered Design for Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions and Implementation Strategies in Community Settings: Protocol for Redesign to Improve Usability, Enga... by Aaron R Lyon, Sean A Munson, Michael D Pullmann, Brittany Mosser, Tricia Aung, John Fortney, Alex Dopp, Katie P Osterhage, Helen G Haile, Kathryn E Bruzios, Brittany E Blanchard, Ryan Allred, Macey R Fuller, Patrick J Raue, Ian Bennett, Jill Locke, Karen Bearss, Denise Walker, Elizabeth Connors, Eric Bruns, Jenna Van Draanen, Doyanne Darnell, Patricia A Areán

“…ObjectiveThis protocol outlines the renewal of the National Institute of Mental Health–funded University of Washington Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness Center, which draws from human-centered design (HCD) and implementation science to improve clinical interventions and implementation strategies. …”
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