An observational study evaluating the epidemiological and entomological impacts of piperonyl butoxide insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) compared to a combination of indoor residual s... by Banchamlak Tegegne, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Emily R Hilton, Sarah Zohdy, Cecilia Flatley, Kelly M Davis, Amha Worku, Meshesha Balkew, Peter Mumba, Sheleme Chibsa, Jon Eric Tongren, Gudissa Assefa, Achamyelesh Sisay, Dawit Teshome, Mastewal Worku, Mulat Yimer, Melissa Yoshimizu, Isabel Swamidoss, Carla Mapp, Jimee Hwang, Wendy Inouye, Aklilu Seyoum, Dereje Dengela, Sarah M Burnett

“…Introduction National malaria programmes must weigh the relative benefits of different vector control and elimination tools to prioritise resource allocation with the greatest impact. …”
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COVID-19 on patients with immune-mediated rheumatic disease: a comparative study of disease activity, fatigue, and psychological distress over six months by Claudia Marques, Marcelo M. Pinheiro, Jennifer Lopes, Sandra Lúcia Euzébio Ribeiro, Mary Vânia Marinho de Castro, Lilian David de Azevedo Valadares, Aline Ranzolin, Nicole Pamplona Bueno de Andrade, Rafaela Cavalheiro do Espírito Santo, Nafice Costa Araújo, Cintya Martins Vieira, Valéria Valim, Flavia Patricia Sena Teixeira Santos, Laurindo Ferreira da Rocha, Adriana Maria Kakehasi, Ana Paula Monteiro Gomides Reis, Edgard Torres dos Reis-Neto, Gecilmara Salviato Pileggi, Gilda Aparecida Ferreira, Licia Maria Henrique da Mota, Odirlei Monticielo, Ricardo Machado Xavier

“…Disease activity was assessed through validated tools at inclusion and at 3 and 6 months post-COVID-19. …”
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Comparative microbial metagenomic analysis of drinking water plants and wastewater treatment plants in Istanbul by Mehmet Demirci, Cankut Çubuk, Ferhat Dasdemir, Abdulkerim Suat Saribas, Esra Billur Balcıoglu, Dogukan Ozbey, Dogu Yorulmaz, Tugba Olmez Hanci, Safak Basa, Bekir Sami Kocazeybek, Bekir Sami Kocazeybek

“…DNA isolation was conducted using filter material, followed by sequencing on a NovaSeq 6000 instrument. Kraken2 tools and R scripts were used for statistical analysis and data visualization.ResultsThe microbial metagenomic analysis identified 71 phyla, 113 classes, 217 orders, 480 families, and 1,282 genera across all samples. …”
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Reduction in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Population After a Year-Long Application of Targeted Sterile Insect Releases in the West Valley Region of Southern California by Solomon Kibret Birhanie, Jacob Hans, Jennifer Thieme Castellon, Ale Macias, Rubi Casas, Huy Hoang, Deanna Mormile, Kecia Pitts-Love, Michelle Q. Brown

“…This urgently calls for innovative tools such as the use of sterile insect technique (SIT) to strengthen invasive <i>Aedes</i> control. …”
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Research hotspots and trends in the field of quality of life of oral cancer patients: A visual analysis based on CiteSpace (基于CiteSpace口腔癌患者生活质量研究热点的可视化分析)... by YANG Ting (杨婷), CHEN Siyi (陈思忆), ZHENG Xiaodan (郑晓丹), YANG Yi (杨怡)

“…Research hotspots are the factors influencing the quality of life of oral cancer patients, assessment tools for quality of life, interventions and management of influencing factors. …”
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Best evidence summary for nutritional management of cancer patients with chyle leaks following surgery by Jie Zhou, Wentao Huang, Ya Hu, Fen Liu, Man Xu, Xiaoping Chen, Mingzhu Xin, Huiming Lu, Xia Zheng

“…It emphasized the necessity of thorough screening tools for the assessment of nutritional condition, and the benefits of early enteral feeding. …”
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Presentations on How to Finance Iran's Higher Education Based on the Global Study Model by Ehsan Ehteshamnejad, Mehdi Pakzad Bonab, Mehdi Ramezani

“…In the comparative study, an initial model for the financing of higher education in Iran is presented, and then to auxiliary tools and using the theme analysis method, and processing related to semi-structured questionnaires in NVIVO software, the optimal range. …”
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Tax on Vacant Houses and Housing Price Bubble in Shiraz by Sara Parang, zahra dehghan shabani, Ebrahim Hadian, Ali Asgary

“…Imposing taxes on vacant houses is one of the government's tools to address this issue. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of taxes on vacant houses on the housing price bubble in the city of Shiraz. …”
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Application of artificial neural networks for predictive model of municipal solid waste collection in tourist cities by T. Kridakorn Na Ayutthaya, N. Jakrawatana, D. Rinchumphu, V. Owatsakul

“…It is imperative to develop a standardized risk assessment mechanism utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to quantify the levels of microplastics in the environment and living organisms as the study moves forward. …”
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Outcome differences in acute vs. acute on chronic heart failure and cardiogenic shock by Tara L. Jones, Michael C. Tan, Vidang Nguyen, Kathleen E. Kearney, Charles C. Maynard, Emily Anderson, Claudius Mahr, James M. McCabe

“…Clinical trials and risk stratification tools have largely focused on acute CS, particularly secondary to acute coronary syndrome. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of HIV testing-seeking behaviors among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: analysis of the 2022 Demographic and health survey by Jackson Micheal Asingwire, Isaac isiko, Kuli Faith Rombe, Aaron Mwesigwa, Emmanuel Asher Ikwara, Haron Olot, Lenz Nwachinemere Okoro, Manankong Jane Precious Izunwanne, Blessing Onyinyechi Agunwa, Abdul Aziiz Bwana, William Yiga Kalemba, Ebuka Louis Anyamene

“…Raise Awareness and Accessibility of HIV Prevention Tools: Expand education on PrEP and HIV self-test kits to improve familiarity and acceptance, which may empower individuals to proactively seek testing. …”
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Can nebulised heparin reduce acute lung injury in patients with SARS‑CoV‑2 requiring advanced respiratory support in Ireland: the CHARTER‑Ireland phase Ib/IIa, randomised, parallel... by David Cosgrave, Bairbre McNicholas, Ciara Hanley, John Robert Sheehan, Padraig Calpin, Maeve Kernan, Darragh Murphy, Alberto Alvarez‑Iglesias, John Ferguson, Camilla Giacomini, Christine Greene, Catriona Cody, Shane McGeary, Marion Murphy, Marianne Fitzgerald, Gerard Curley, Barry Dixon, Roger J. Smith, Claire Masterson, Daniel O’Toole, Frank van Haren, John G. Laffey

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Advanced Fractional Mathematics, Fractional Calculus, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence with Applications in Complex Chaotic Systems by Dumitru Baleanu, Yeliz Karaca

“…Therefore, mathematical modeling and scientific computing are among the chief tools to solve the challenges and problems related to complex and chaotic systems through innovative ways ascribed to data science with a precisely tailored approach which can examine the data applied. …”
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Regarder au-delà des élections : l’historicité complexe de la participation politique dans la Libye contemporaine by Chiara Loschi, Chiara Pagano

“…The role has been emphasized of popular mobilisations aimed at challenging the decisions of the ruling class, articulating alternative political demands to those articulated by the interim authorities, or rejecting elections as mere tools for the 'staging of democracy' (Benzenine, 2020; Gana and Van Hamme, 2020). …”
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Informasi Dini Terhadap Penyakit Kanker Payudara berbasis Telepon Pintar by Hesti Lina Wiraswati, Savira Ekawardhani, Sarasati Windria, Arina Al Khaq, Fauzia Nurfitri, Dini Wahyuni, Nadya Rachmawati, Rusdi Toriq Baasin, Annissa Retno Arimdayu, Annisa Retno Arimdayu

“…One of the socialization tools that are considered effective is digital media. …”
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Microplastic contamination in the gut and gills of commercial marine fish by . Nurhasanah, . Hasrianti, L. Hakim, E. Riani, M.Y. Iswari, M.R. Cordova

“…It is imperative to develop a standardized risk assessment mechanism utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to quantify the levels of microplastics in the environment and living organisms as the study moves forward. …”
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Dealing with Complexity – Knowledge, design, and management of the built environment by Cesare Sposito, Francesca Scalisi

“…Which strategies, measures, actions, and tools can Architecture disciplines implement in a holistic view and with a systems approach to meet the terms of the Paris Agreement? …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with childhood malaria and anaemia in Osun state, Nigeria: a baseline household malariometric study by Olusola Ajibaye, Semiu Adebayo Rahman, Oluwagbemiga Olanrewaju Aina, Chinazo Ujuju, Chimere Obiora Agomo, Samuel Akindele, Olakiigbe Abiodun, Tolulope Victoria Uzoka, Nnenna Ogbulafor, Olufemi Oroge, Rufai-Ahmed Garba, Michael Ekholuenetale, Kolawole Maxwell, Ridwan Akorede Awosanya, Mary Abosede Adekola, Benjamin Bukky Ilesanmi, Adekemi Ajayi, Olusola Oresanya, James K. Tibenderana, Adeola Yetunde Olukosi

“…Caregivers were interviewed on malaria management practices using tools adapted from Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey. …”
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Management control for quality in a hospitality business using ARP curves and the multivariate geometric indicator - Control de gestión para la calidad en una empresa hotelera con... by Tomás José Fontalvo Herrera, Juan José Tous Ferrigno, Fabio Mejía Zambrano

“…It introduces ARP operational curves and the multivariate geometric capacity indicator as tools to evaluate and optimize performance. Results: the premium and standard service lines achieved the highest Sigma Z levels, consistently exceeding 5. …”
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Effectiveness of shared decision-making for glycaemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus adult patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Edosa Tesfaye Geta, Dufera Rikitu Terefa, Wase Benti Hailu, Wolkite Olani, Emiru Merdassa, Markos Dessalegn, Miesa Gelchu, Dereje Chala Diriba

“…As a result, the pooled MD showed that the SDM significantly lowered HbA1c by 0.14% compared to the usual care (95% CI = [-0.26, -0.02], P = 0.02). …”
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