The proof is in the pudding: patient engagement in studying cannabidiol in mild cognitive impairment by Antonia Keck, Julia-Sophia Scheuermann, Petra Scheerbaum, Elmar Graessel, Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl

“…In CBD research, PE is underutilized too. To design a study on CBD for MCI, we administered an online survey to individuals with MCI to better understand their preferences for trial setup and outcomes. …”
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Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation by Wakida EK, Obua C, Rukundo GZ, Samantha M, Maling S, Karungi CK, Talib ZM, Haberer J, Bartels SJ

“…Participants emphasized the importance of training, mentorship, and standardized reporting tools to enhance the implementation of dementia care. …”
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In vivo and in silico study of europinidin against streptozotocin-isoproterenol-induced myocardial damage via alteration of hs-CRP/CPK-MB/Caspase-3/Bcl-2 pathways by Khalid Saad Alharbi, Muhammad Afzal, Fahad A. Al-Abbasi, Ehssan Moglad, Salwa D. Al-Qahtani, Naif A. R. Almalki, Faisal Imam, Nadeem Sayyed, Imran Kazmi

“…In addition, molecular docking (AUTODOCK Tools 1.5.6.) and dynamics were performed. Europinidin (10 and 20 mg/day) reduced blood glucose, HbA1c, hs-CRP, and CPK-MB. …”
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Screening of COPD patients using the COPD diagnostic questionnaire and a portable spirometer in primary healthcare institutions: a cross-sectional, diagnostic study by Feng Chen, Qingrong Nie, Xuefeng Han, Chunjuan Li, Qimeng Liu, Feifei Xu, Li Zhang, Le Qiao, Maoxin Li, Ying Zhang, Haiyan Wang

“…This study aimed to explore the accuracy of combining these two tools in screening for COPD. Methods Participants aged ≥ 40 years were recruited from primary healthcare institutions between July 2022 and July 2023. …”
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Assessing the impacts of simulated ocean alkalinity enhancement on viability and growth of nearshore species of phytoplankton by J. L. Oberlander, M. E. Burke, C. A. London, H. L. MacIntyre

“…<p>Over the past 250 years, atmospheric CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> concentrations have risen steadily from 277 to 405 ppm, driving global climate change. In response, new tools are being developed to remove carbon from the atmosphere using negative emission technologies (NETs), in addition to reducing anthropogenic emissions. …”
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“Subtype-precise” therapy leads diagnostic and therapeutic innovations: a new pattern for precision treatment of breast cancer by ZHANG Siwei, MA Ding, JIANG Yizhou, SHAO Zhimin

“…Looking forward, the integration of emerging diagnostic tools, such as artificial intelligence, coupled with the continuous update of subtype-specific targets and targeted therapies, is expected to further refine and expand “subtype-precise” therapy. …”
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Preharvest Factors Affecting Quality on “Abate Fetel” Pears: Study of Superficial Scald with Multivariate Statistical Approach by Alessandro Bonora, Enrico Muzzi, Cristiano Franceschini, Alexandra Boini, Gianmarco Bortolotti, Kushtrim Bresilla, Giulio Demetrio Perulli, Melissa Venturi, Luigi Manfrini, Luca Corelli Grappadelli

“…Multivariate techniques could represent useful tools to identify reliable multiyear preharvest variables for SS control in pear fruit different batches.…”
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A deep learning model for assistive decision-making during robot-aided rehabilitation therapies based on therapists’ demonstrations by David Martínez-Pascual, José M. Catalán, Luís D. Lledó, Andrea Blanco-Ivorra, Nicolás García-Aracil

“…These robotic devices provide tools to monitor the patient’s recovery progress while providing highly standardized and intensive therapy. …”
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THE PROSPECTS OF THE RUSSIAN-CHINESE HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION IN FRAMEWORK OF “ONE BELT, ONE ROAD” INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTATION by D. A. Smaliakou

“…The educational component of humanitarian interaction enables to provide effective tools for adjustment and support for the international dialogue and has an extensive range of opportunities for harmonization of cultural, social and even political standards.It is emphasized that further strengthening of the productive bilateral interaction of the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation is prevented by its developed model which is under construction and functions mainly at the level of public authorities. …”
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Teknik Identifikasi Fitur Berdasarkan Kalimat Pernyataan Kebutuhan dalam Konteks Pengembangan Software Product Line by M Syauqi Haris, Tri Astoto Kurniawan

“…Representation of features with nouns is considered too abstract and does not represent the concept of features as capabilities or functionality of the software. …”
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Transformers for Neuroimage Segmentation: Scoping Review by Maya Iratni, Amira Abdullah, Mariam Aldhaheri, Omar Elharrouss, Alaa Abd-alrazaq, Zahiriddin Rustamov, Nazar Zaki, Rafat Damseh

“…Continuing development may make transformers the state-of-the-art for fast, accurate, and reliable brain magnetic resonance imaging segmentation, which could lead to improved clinical tools for diagnosing and evaluating neurological disorders.…”
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THE RECEPTION OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITION AS A WAY OF FORMING AMERICAN PERSONALISM: THE POST-SECULAR VIEW by V. O. Patsan

“…Bowne by the rationalistic tools of the personal self-reflection. The study proves that it was predetermined by the philosopher's confessional belonging to the Methodist Church detached from patristic Trinitology and Christology forming the arsenal of trinitarian meta-logic intended to expound the personhood as the ultimate principle of being. …”
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Optimization of SiC reinforced Al7039/Cu composites for enhanced thermal conductivity and hardness via response surface methodology by Fetene Teshome Teferi, Kishor Purushottam Kolhe, Assefa Asmare Tsegaw, Samuel Olawale Fatoba

“…The optimized Al7039/Cu/SiC composites exhibit significant enhancements over the base alloy, offering excellent properties suitable for demanding applications such as heat sinks, heat exchangers, mold tooling, and critical components in the automotive and aerospace sectors. …”
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Developing a Machine Learning–Based Automated Patient Engagement Estimator for Telehealth: Algorithm Development and Validation Study by Pooja Guhan, Naman Awasthi, Kathryn McDonald, Kristin Bussell, Gloria Reeves, Dinesh Manocha, Aniket Bera

“…However, the proposed approach and the creation of the new dataset, MEDICA, open avenues for future research and the development of impactful tools for telehealth.…”
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Exploring environmental risk in soils: Leveraging open data for non-sampling assessment? by Silvia Aparisi-Navarro, Maria Moncho-Santonja, Beatriz Defez, Carla Candeias, Fernando Rocha, Guillermo Peris-Fajarnés

“…The significant misclassification rates observed highlight the limitations of relying solely on these tools for critical environmental decisions. Consequently, traditional sampling and laboratory analysis remain indispensable for accurate risk assessments of HM contamination, ensuring a more reliable foundation for decision-making and environmental management.…”
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ORGANISING A «SERATA ITALIANA»: A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH FLEMISH STUDENTS OF L2 ITALIAN by Elisa De Cristofaro, Irene Cenni, Emma Grootvelt

“…The participating students were entrusted with the conceptualisation and execution of an Italian-themed benefit event for a non-academic audience, which required seeking support from Italian-speaking sponsors and collaborators, as well as the use of various project management tools. This case study, which examined student portfolios and a questionnaire through Thematic Analysis, demonstrates the success of the applied PBL method in terms of student motivation and creativity, project management skills (collaboration, planning, networking), self-awareness, and a specific set of communication skills. …”
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Multimodal Pain Recognition in Postoperative Patients: Machine Learning Approach by Ajan Subramanian, Rui Cao, Emad Kasaeyan Naeini, Seyed Amir Hossein Aqajari, Thomas D Hughes, Michael-David Calderon, Kai Zheng, Nikil Dutt, Pasi Liljeberg, Sanna Salanterä, Ariana M Nelson, Amir M Rahmani

“…Current methods of pain assessment often rely on subjective patient reports or behavioral pain observation tools, which can lead to inconsistencies in pain management. …”
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Characteristics of Land Use Change and Evaluation of Ecological Sensitivity in Chongqing by XIE Xianjian, GOU Qiantao, WU Han

“…This evaluation integrated various analytical approaches with software tools such as ArcGIS and Fragstat. Specifically, the Coupled Spatial Distance Index Model, Spatial Autocorrelation Analysis, Geodetector Model, and Grid Coding techniques were applied to evaluate the ecological sensitivity comprehensively. …”
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Characteristics of suicide prevention apps: a content analysis of apps available in Canada and the UK by Lydia Sequeira, Gillian Strudwick, Karen Lascelles, Hwayeon Danielle Shin, Laura Bennett-Poynter, Samantha Groves, Jessica Kemp

“…The domain least frequently included was screening tools followed by wellness content. No identified apps had the ability to be linked to patient medical records.Conclusions The findings of this research present implications for the development of future suicide prevention apps. …”
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Reflections of Foster Youth Engaging in the Co-Design of Digital Mental Health Technology: Duoethnography Study by Ifunanya Ezimora, Tylia Lundberg, Dylan Miars, Jeruel Trujeque, Ashley Papias, Margareth V Del Cid, Johanna B Folk, Marina Tolou-Shams

“…This methodology holds promise for creating tools centered on foster youth, yet little is known about the co-design experience for foster youth. …”
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