Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Sisay Yitayih Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Abiy Tassew Dubale, Teshome Bekana, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mathias Nega Tadesse

“…<h4>Result</h4>A total of five articles were included in this meta-analysis and the overall pooled prevalence of this study was 49.85% (95% CI: 37.22-62.47). six variables, Monthly incomes AOR = 3.89 (95% CI: 1.03-14.66), computer literacy 2.93 (95% CI: 1.27-6.74), perceived usefulness 1.68 (95% CI: 1.59-4.52), educational status 2.56 (95% CI: 1.59-4.13), attitude 2.23 (95% CI: 1.49-3.35), perceived ease of use 2.22 (95% CI: 1.52-3.23) were significantly associated with the outcome variable.…”
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Intention to use mobile phone-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Teshager Workneh Ayalew, Kassahun Dessie Gashu, Adamu Takele Jemere, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn

“…Abstract Background To ensure fair access to TB screening, early diagnosis of TB infections, and timely starting of appropriate treatment, mobile technology tools provide convenience and feasibility for communities with limited infrastructure. …”
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Nurses’ experiences of text-based digital triage at primary healthcare centres in Sweden: a qualitative interview study by Ester Rydell, Ulf Jakobsson, Sigrid Stjernswärd

“…Findings One main theme, “Adapting to a new professional toolbox to triage and give health guidance” was constructed based on three categories which describe the altered professional tools. They were: “Using one’s senses differently to collect information”, “Change of communication mode to convey messages” and “Change of timeframe and the use of time”. …”
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Integrative analyses of mendelian randomization and bioinformatics reveal casual relationship and genetic links between COVID-19 and knee osteoarthritis by Xiao Zheng, Jinhao Li, Qinfeng Ma, Jianping Gong, Jianbo Pan

“…Conclusions This study uniquely combines Mendelian randomization and bioinformatics tools to explore the possibility of a causal relationship and genetic association between COVID-19 and KOA. …”
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A Serious Game to Study Reduced Field of View in Keyhole Surgery: Development and Experimental Study by Phoebe Whitley, Connor Creasey, Matthew J Clarkson, Stephen Thompson

“…However, the precise effects of a limited field of view on task performance remain unknown due to the lack of tools to study these effects effectively. …”
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Complete Genome Sequence and Comparative Genome Analysis of Variovorax sp. Strains PAMC28711, PAMC26660, and PAMC28562 and Trehalose Metabolic Pathways in Antarctica Isolates by Prasansah Shrestha, Jayram Karmacharya, So-Ra Han, Jun Hyuck Lee, Hyun Park, Tae-Jin Oh

“…The trehalose metabolic pathway was analyzed via bioinformatics tools, such as the dbCAN2 Meta server, Prokka annotation, Multiple Sequence Alignment, ANI calculator, and PATRIC database, which helped to predict trehalose biosynthesis and degradation genes’ involvement in the complete genome of Variovorax strains. …”
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3D modelling and simulation of thermal effects and dispersion of particles carrying infectious respiratory agents in a railway transport coach by Patrick Armand, Jérémie Tâche

“…Beyond its application to a commuter train, our work confirms the value of validated CFD tools for describing the airflow and dispersion of particles in complex spaces that do not always allow experimentation. …”
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Exploring the influence of age on the causes of death in advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy using machine learning methods by Mengni Zhang, Shipeng Zhang, Xudong Ao, Lisha Liu, Shunlin Peng

“…Additionally, seven different machine learning models were employed as predictive tools to identify key variables and assess the therapeutic outcomes in NPC patients receiving CRT. …”
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Salutogenic Environmental Health Model—proposing an integrative and interdisciplinary lens on the genesis of health by Jule Anna Pleyer, Laura Dominique Pesliak, Annette Konstanze Fides Malsch, Annette Konstanze Fides Malsch, Timothy McCall, Timothy McCall

“…Models serve as indispensable tools. One of the leading paradigms in the health sciences is the Salutogenic Model developed by Aaron Antonovsky. …”
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Uncontrolled hypertension among adult hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa public hospitals: A cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors. by Asmamaw Deguale Worku, Asinake Wudu Gessese

“…We used a structured interview questionnaire and chart review and took physical measurements. Data were entered into Epidata and analyzed using the statistical package for social science version 25. …”
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Spleen tyrosine kinase inhibitors disrupt human neutrophil swarming and antifungal functions by Alex Hopke, Adam L. Viens, Natalie J. Alexander, Seok Joon Mun, Michael K. Mansour, Daniel Irimia

“…Here, we leveraged microscale tools to probe the biology of swarming against fungi. …”
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Pharmacist-Led Digital Health Interventions for Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review by Christy A, Fernanda F, Insani WN, Abdulah R

“…We used the PRISMA reporting standard to implement and report the results. A total of 19 studies were included. Among these, the included digital health interventions were telephone monitoring (n = 15), web-based intervention (n = 2), mobile health application (n = 1), and text-message reminder (n = 1). …”
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miR-21 and cathepsin B in familial Mediterranean fever: novel findings regarding their impact on disease severity by Emrah Yucesan, Mehmet Yildiz, Ramila Hajiyeva

“…The objective of this study was to examine the role of IL-1β levels and miR-21-5p, cathepsin B and pyrin levels, which were identified as potential factors causing IL-1β release through the use of bioinformatics tools, in the pathogenesis of FMF and their relationship with disease severity.Materials and methods 50 paediatric patients with FMF and 40 healthy children were enrolled in this study. …”
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Smartphone overuse and distraction: which relationship with general well-being across different generations? by Diego Bellini, Maria Lidia Mascia, Rachele Conti, Maria Pietronilla Penna

“…This study explores the relationship between problematic smartphone use, smartphone distraction, and well-being across four different generations. Method A total of 430 Italian participants ranging across four generations categorized by age groups, completed a comprehensive questionnaire. …”
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Blood Cells Parameters in Second Trimester of Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Vida Ghasemi, Mojdeh Banaei, Zahra Kiani, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Marzieh Saei Ghare Naz

“…Future studies should investigate the potential role of these haematological markers as predictive tools for adverse pregnancy outcomes and evaluate therapeutic interventions targeting these parameters to enhance maternal and fetal health.…”
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A Reconstruction of the Shrine of the Prophet Nahum: An Analysis of 3D Documentation Methods and Data Transfer Technology for Virtual and Augmented Realities by Karel Pavelka, Karel Pavelka, Lukáš Běloch

“…Digital photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning (TLS), which are essential tools for documenting cultural heritage in view of their rapid development in recent years, were used, compared, and analyzed. …”
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Optimizing in vitro spherulation cues in the fungal pathogen Coccidioides by Christina M. Homer, Elena Ochoa, Mark Voorhies, Anita Sil

“…We defined a critical role for the dispersant Tamol in both early spherule formation and prevention of the accumulation of a visible film around spherules. …”
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Investigating impact of consulting midwives on maternal rights charter on perception of respectful maternity care and postpartum blues among postpartum women: a quasi-experimental... by Razieh Bagherzadeh, Maryam Chananeh, Farahnaz Kamali, Khatoon Samsami

“…After the intervention, the second phase of sampling of postpartum women was conducted. Data collection tools included questionnaires assessing women’s perception of respectful maternity care and postpartum blues. …”
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Hubungan antara Beban Kerja dan Kecerdasan Emosi dengan Work Life Balance pada Anggota Polisi by Cantika Yukhoirun Nisya', Trubus Raharjo

“…The research participants involved in this study were 100 participants obtained by accidental sampling technique and the tools used to obtain data using a workload scale, emotional intelligence scale, and work-life balance scale. …”
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Socio-economic determinants and spatial analysis of access to sanitation among older adults in Ghana by Ebenezer Nana Kwaku Boateng, Yvonne Ami Adjakloe, Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, Amos Apraku, Simon Mariwah, Razak M. Gyasi

“…We used data from the 2021 Population and Housing Census and employed the Moran’s I, Hotspot, and Cluster and Outlier analytic tools to assess the spatial distribution of access to sanitation. …”
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