Provide a Framework for the Application of Open Policy Making in Parliament of Iran by Mohsen Eynali, Seyed Abbas Ebrahimi, Mohsen Farhadinejad, Hasan Danaeefard

“…Similarly, public participation significantly impacts problem understanding, solution development, formulation, and evaluation. …”
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Optimising Xpert-Ultra and culture testing to reliably measure tuberculosis prevalence in the community: findings from surveys in Zambia and South Africa by Richard Hayes, Sarah Fidler, Sian Floyd, María Rupérez, Helen Ayles, Redwaan Vermaak, Kwame Shanaube, Albertus Schaap, Eveline Klinkenberg, Petra de Haas, Barry Kosloff, Thomas Gachie, Pete J Dodd, Chali Wapamesa, Michael J Burnett, Nico Kalisvaart, Tila Mainga, Linda Mureithi

“…Clinicians reviewed screening and test results; in Zambia, participants with Mycobacterium tuberculosis-positive results were followed up 6–13 months later. …”
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Morphometric parameters of pelvic lymph nodes in experimental metastatic prostate cancer by V. V. Astashov, N. G. Kulchenko

“…At the same time, we revealed a direct relationship of mast cells with the number of tumor cells and immunoblasts in the medullar sinuses, which indicates the participation of tissue basophils in tumor metastasis. …”
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Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation on cognitive and swallowing function in patients with MCI and dysphagia risk: a randomized controlled trial by Jie Wang, Mengqing Zhang, Xiaomei Wei, Cheng Yang, Meng Dai, Zulin Dou, Yonghui Wang

“…Methods Thirty-six participants with MCI were randomly allocated to receive real (n = 18) or sham (n = 18) iTBS. …”
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Seasonal analysis of indoor and outdoor ratios of PM2.5 and PM10 in Bangkok and Chiang Mai: A comparative study of haze and non-haze episodes by Wissanupong Kliengchuay, Sarima Niampradit, Narut Sahanavin, William Mueller, Susanne Steinle, Miranda Loh, Helinor Jane Johnston, Sotiris Vardoulakis, San Suwanmanee, Walaiporn Phonphan, John W. Cherrie, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa

“…Particulate matter (PM) air pollution has been identified as one cause of human health impact with the estimated global 8.8 million attributable deaths. …”
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Measuring Bound Attention During Complex Liver Surgery Planning: Feasibility Study by Tim Schneider, Timur Cetin, Stefan Uppenkamp, Dirk Weyhe, Thomas Muender, Anke V Reinschluessel, Daniela Salzmann, Verena Uslar

“…ResultsThe electrophysiological results, that is, the potentials evoked by the auditory stimulus, were compared with the subjectively perceived stress of the participants, as determined by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) questionnaire. …”
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System of Administrative and Legal Regulation of the Status of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in the Field of Scientific, Research and Technical Activity in Ukraine by V. S. Tarasenko

“…The author of the article studies the mechanism of administrative and legal regulation of the status of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in the field of scientific, research and technical activities in Ukraine. …”
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The association between self-acceptance, emotion regulation, and treatment adherence self-efficacy among adolescents with HIV in Liangshan prefecture, China: a cross-sectional stud... by Dan Tan, Wenxi Zhong, Li Ma, Jing Cheng, Xianjun Mao, Xi Zhang, Jian Tang, Song Fan, Bianchuan Cao, Yanhua Chen

“…Results The study involved 205 participants (response rate: 96%) with an average age of 14.08 years. …”
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Enhancing surveillance for dengue fever in Oyo State, Nigeria – a one health approach by Olawale Sunday Animasaun, Joseph Ojonugwa Shaibu, Busayo Kayode Akomolafe, Olamide Priscilla Animasaun, Piring’ar Mercy Niyang, Olukemi Titilope Olugbade, Akinfemi Oyewumi Akinyode, Ibukun Akinsola Omisakin, Adedapo Olufemi Adeogun, Rosemary Ajuma Audu

“…DENV IgM-positive participants were screened for Lassa Virus (LASV) to rule out coinfection due to an outbreak of Lassa fever. …”
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Risk factors and consequences of traumatic brain injury in a Swiss male population cohort by Jean-Bernard Daeppen, Gerhard Gmel, Joseph Studer, Valentin Petre Matei, Alina Elena Rosca, Alexandru Neculai Pavel, Radu Mihai Paun

“…Risk factors were measured at baseline (2010–2012) and at follow-up 1 (FU1; 2012–2014), while the consequences and TBI were measured at follow-up 2 (FU2; 2016–2018).Setting Switzerland.Participants All participants at FU2 (Mage=25.43, SD=1.25) of the Cohort Study on Substance Use Risk Factors (N=4881 young Swiss men after listwise deletion).Measures The outcomes measured were TBI, SUD (ie, alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, other illicit drugs), depression and personality traits (ie, sensation seeking, anxiety-neuroticism, sociability, aggression-hostility) at FU2. …”
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Associations between social determinants of health and mental health disorders among U.S. population: a cross-sectional study by S. Tanarsuwongkul, J. Liu, M. Spaulding, K. Perea-Schmittle, M. Lohman, Q. Wang

“…A total of 77,624 participants with AD were identified (25,268 [32.6%] age 50–64 years old; 52,224 [67.3%] female). …”
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Intestinal protozoa infections and associated factors among diarrheal under-five children in Borena district, central Ethiopia by Alebie Mesfin, Woynshet Gelaye, Getaneh Alemu

“…Seven (1.8 %) participants were infected by both protozoan species. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Workers Towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection Prevention in Health Centers of Bushenyi District. by Byamukama, Julius

“…The majority of the study participants, (>80 %) had a piece of adequate knowledge of risk factors for HBV, its mode of transmission, and prevention. 83.3 % of participants had a positive attitude. following infection control guidelines, and 201 (81.7 %) respondents believe that all healthcare workers should take the HBV vaccine. …”
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MEMS-Reconfigurable Metamaterials and Antenna Applications by Tomislav Debogovic, Julien Perruisseau-Carrier

“…Second, we present very low loss metasurface designs with reconfigurable reflection properties, applicable in reflectarrays and partially reflective surface (PRS) antennas. All the presented devices have been fabricated and experimentally validated. …”
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HARMONIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE POLICY OF THE ENTERPRISE by K. Barmashov

“…The research of questions of harmony in economy opens the existing antagonistic contradictions in external and internal environments of activity of participants of the economic relations. Harmonization of industrial and trade policy of the enterprise is, on the one hand, the strategic plan of production and sales, and on the other hand, process of coordination of purposes, principles, methods, criteria and indicators of the production, marketing and business processes providing them at all stages of life cycle of policy which leads to decrease of economic damage…”
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La forza della vulnerabilità. Il mediatore come performer al confine tra culture diverse by Stefano De Matteis

“…In this perspective, the paper emphasizes the figure of the mediator as a cultural “performer”: a social actor who organizes cultural complexity and builds patterns of inclusion through social participation. The capacity to mediate cultural diversity may turn risk and vulnerability themselves into driving forces for social change in the contemporary society.…”
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Starting a Community Garden by Eva C. Worden, Adrian Hunsberger, John McLaughlin

“… A community garden is a collaborative greenspace in which the participants share in both the maintenance and the rewards. …”
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Le Laboratoire de prévention de la criminalité de l’Université de Lausanne : une approche par projets favorisant l’expérience d’apprentissage des étudiants by Manon Jendly, Stéphanie Loup, Romain Voisard, Denis Berthiaume, Jean-Moïse Rochat, Emmanuel Sylvestre

“…This article discusses a pedagogical experience that aims to facilitate master students’ engagement in dealing with real issues related to crime prevention, to develop their relationships with practitioners and, ultimately, to enhance their employability in this field. …”
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On Disability Awareness Training Burcu Keten by Burcu Keten

“…In this context, the creation and scope of Disability Awareness Training are explained and feedbacks of the participants are given with their own words.…”
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Using ChatGPT for academic support: Managing cognitive load and enhancing learning efficiency – A phenomenological approach by Louida P. Patac, Adriano V. Patac, Jr.

“…This study aims to discuss the effects of ChatGPT on the management of students' cognitive load and learning outcomes. Participants used ChatGPT for answering particular questions, checking information, and solving complex problems involving equations. …”
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