Regional Lymph Node Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer: Single Anterior Supraclavicular Field vs. Two Anterior and Posterior Opposed Supraclavicular Fields by Attique Anwer, Ahmed Ijaz, Muhammad Arshad

“…Several hot spots were produced at the two anterior and posterior opposed supraclavicular fields due to the use of single-photon. How to cite this: Anwer A, Ijaz A, Arshad M. …”
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Could changing invitation and booking processes help women translate their cervical screening intentions into action? A population-based survey of women’s preferences in Great Brit... by Jo Waller, Mairead Ryan, Laura AV Marlow

“…Over half of women said they would book on a website using a smartphone (62%), a computer (58%) or via an app (52%). …”
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Dynamic Microfluidic Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanowires: Impact of Channel Architecture on Growth Homogeneity and Uniformity by Mazen Erfan, Martine Gnambodoe‐Capochichi, Yasser M. Sabry, Diaa Khalil, Yamin Leprince‐Wang, Tarik Bourouina

“…This is demonstrated that the use of optimized tree‐branched microchannel networks enables excellent homogeneity, quantified by a surface coverage of 99% across the whole area of the microfluidic reactor chamber, while it is limited to 55%–78% when using conventional microfluidic chambers. …”
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Time for change is now: Experiences of participants in a community-based approach for iron and folic acid supplementation in a rural county in Kenya, a qualitative study. by Mary Wanjira Kamau

“…Thematic analysis of data was done using NVivo and findings described, with use of quotes.…”
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Determinants of adoption and intensity of improved faba bean cultivars in the central highlands of Ethiopia: a double-hurdle approach by Yehuala Kassa, Almaz Giziew, Dereje Ayalew

“…L) is the most important pulse crop both in area coverage and volume of annual production in Ethiopia. …”
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The Fast Borealis Ionosphere: High Time‐Resolution Mapping of Polar Ionospheric Flows With SuperDARN by D. D. Billett, R. A. Rohel, C. J. Martin, K. A. McWilliams, K. M. Laundal

“…For this local fitting of ionospheric velocity data, we use the Local Mapping of Ionospheric Electrodynamics (Lompe) spherical elementary current systems technique. …”
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The State of Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Disease Management in the United States by Margaret M Paul, Nandita Khera, Praneetha R Elugunti, Kevin C Ruff, Musab S Hommos, Leslie F Thomas, Vivek Nagaraja, Ashley L Garrett, Mari Pantoja-Smith, Nathan L Delafield, Blanca C Lizaola-Mayo, Molly M Kresin, Mahesh Seetharam, Sandhya R Nagarakanti, Manreet Kaur

“…However, new challenges to health care systems include increasing RPM program enrollment, optimizing condition-specific RPM programs to best address the needs of specific patient groups, integrating new RPM-derived data streams into existing IT infrastructure, overcoming limited availability of desired remote monitoring technologies, and quantifying the health outcomes produced by RPM use. Herein, we identify stakeholders for RPM in the United States, summarize the landscape of RPM tools available for chronic disease management, discuss the current regulatory environment, delve into the benefits and challenges of integrating these tools into clinical practice, summarize aspects of coverage and reimbursement, and examine the knowledge and policy gaps regarding sustained use of RPM in clinical practice, along with associated opportunities.…”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of two methods for direct extraction of DNA from Mycobacterium tuberculosis sputum by Victor Ndhlovu, Wilson Mandala, Derek Sloan, Mercy Kamdolozi, Maxine Caws, Gerry Davies

“… Introduction: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has shown superiority over other bacterial typing methods and can be used to monitor disease transmission. The long culture period hinders use of WGS as a diagnostic tool for TB. …”
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Prediction of groundwater level and potential zone identification in Keonjhar, Odisha based on machine learning and GIS techniques by B. Ritushree, Shubhshree Panda, Abinash Sahoo, Sandeep Samantaray, Deba P Satapathy

“…The study considered a number of characteristics, including geology, rainfall, land use/coverage, soil type, drainage density, lineament density, and slope in Keonjhar District to determining the potential zone of groundwater.…”
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The Usability of Citizen Science Data for Research on Invasive Plant Species in Urban Cores and Fringes: A Hungarian Case Study by Georgina Veronika Visztra, Péter Szilassi

“…In our comparative analyses, we evaluated the usability of citizen science data (Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)) for mapping the occurrence density of five invasive plant species (<i>Ailanthus altissima</i>, <i>Asclepias syriaca</i>, <i>Elaeagnus angustifolia</i>, <i>Robinia pseudoacacia</i>, and <i>Solidago</i> spp.) in urban cores and fringes in Hungary by comparison to maps obtained from spatially homogeneous data (EUROSTAT Land Use and Coverage Area Frame Survey (LUCAS)) collected by experts. …”
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Barriers of continuous positive airway pressure machine purchasing in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea by Bundit Sawunyavisuth, Sasawan Heingraj, Suwakitti Amornpan, Darunee Jongudomkarn, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth

“…Even though CPAP is effective, not all older adults with OSA purchased it for personal use. This study aimed to evaluate why older adults with OSA denied purchasing CPAP by using a qualitative study. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing six monthly multi-month dispensing of antiretroviral therapy in two urban HIV clinics during the COVID-19 Era in Malawi. by Rachel Chamanga, Agatha Bula, Denview Magalasi, Stella Mahuva, Mulinda Nyirenda, Kwasi Torpey, Thulani Maphosa, Mitch Matoga

“…The major facilitators were orientation and review meetings, teamwork among staff, and the use of the electronic medical records system to track patients. …”
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Pattern scaling of simulated vegetation change in northern Africa during glacial cycles by M. Duque-Villegas, M. Duque-Villegas, M. Claussen, M. Claussen, T. Kleinen, J. Bader, C. H. Reick

“…We use such scaling to approximate northern African vegetation fractions over the last eight glacial cycles. …”
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Effects of Grazing Intensity on Features of Vegetation, Soil and Its Erosion in a Steppe Desert by Yang Yanan, Yang Zhenqi, Guo Jianying

“…For steppe regions damaged by heavy grazing, soil erosion resistance can also be increased by soil improvement through the use of appropriate artificial reseeding and introduction of microorganisms.…”
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Utilization of borax and its impact on the income and the livelihood of miners and other stakeholders: A case of Uganda. by James Natweta Baguma, Victoria Mukasa, D K Sekimpi, Daniel Sekabojja, Victoria Nabankema, Kamese Geoffrey, Eva Magambo, John Ssempebwa, Margrethe Smidth

“…<h4>Results</h4>Findings indicate low adoption of borax and limited training coverage on the use of borax. While 80.1% of respondents saved money attained from gold mining activities, only 21.5% had investments. …”
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Impact of stewardship pharmacist driven MRSA nasal surveillance and de-escalation of anti-MRSA therapy (STEW PHARM MRSA NASAL SURVEILLANCE) by Jessica Dillon, Domenic Vita, Jessica Abrantes-Figueiredo, Dora Wiskirchen

“… Abstract Objective: To determine if implementing stewardship pharmacist-driven methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal surveillance increases use of the test and reduces the inappropriate use of vancomycin for MRSA coverage in patients with pneumonia. …”
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Forms of interaction of units of the National Police units with the public under martial law by O. M. Muzychuk, A. T. Komziuk, V. O. Naida

“…Also, the most common forms of interaction between the police and the public were separately considered: joint delivery of humanitarian aid to the civilian population and units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the escort by the police of humanitarian cargo organized by the public; joint evacuation of the population from the regions of active hostilities, ensuring public safety at all stages of evacuation; joint trainings for the public on safety issues, provision of police premises, including shelter, for public safety needs; the use of police premises as “points of invincibility”, allowing the public to use generators, heaters, etc.; conducting trainings by the representatives of the public for the personnel of police units, in particular, participation in the organization of trainings on pre-medical care of representatives of public organizations, paramedics and professional trainers on pre-medical care. …”
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Adaptive genetics reveals constraints on protein structure/function by evolving E. coli under constant nutrient limitation by Katja Schwartz, Margie Kinnersley, Charles Ross Lindsey, Gavin Sherlock, Frank Rosenzweig

“…Here, we report on the use of this approach, adaptive genetics, to discover targets of selection and the mutational consequences thereof in E. coli evolving under chronic nutrient limitation. …”
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Global estimates of groundwater withdrawal trends and uncertainties by Sara Nazari, Robert Reinecke, Nils Moosdorf

“…Agriculture accounts for 50% of total withdrawals, followed by domestic use at 34.5% and industrial use at 15.5%. Temporal analysis shows increasing groundwater withdrawal in 66% of the 44 IPCC WGI reference regions over the 20 years, with a global average annual increase of 0.5% (varying regionally from 6.5% annual increase to 9% annual decrease). …”
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The Aga Khan Development Network’s (AKDN) approach to supply chain carbon foot printing for healthcare providers by Jerome Baddley, Fawzia N. Rasheed

“…The approach was used successfully by staff to generate carbon footprints for healthcare organisations in 8 LMICs in South and Central Asia and East Africa. …”
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