Anthrax: Distribution, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Pastoralists in Jawhar, Qalimow and Adan Yabal Somalia. by Abdirahman Barre, Abdihamid Salad Hassan, Abdullahi Nur Mohamed

“…A structured Questionnaire was used to capture pastoralists Knowledge, Attitude and Their Practice with regards of Anthrax Disease. …”
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Reusability, Reconfigurability and Efficiency Optimization of Satellite Network Modeling and Simulation by Su Gao, Yue Cao, Yinqiao Li, Yujun Chen, Song Jin, Shikun Xie, Jihong Liu

“…Based upon abstract syntax described using metamodels and a set of profiles, concept reusability is established for the specific domain. …”
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Evaluating machine learning algorithms for predicting HIV status among young Thai men who have sex with men by Krittaka Soha, Sadiporn Phuthomdee, Thanapat Srichai, Lanchakorn Kittiratanawasin, Win Min Han, Sirinya Teeraananchai

“…While KNN initially outperformed other ML models, the sensitivity of all models using the original data set was low due to imbalanced data. …”
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Photobleaching alters the morphometric analysis of fluorescently labeled neurons and microglial cells by Tamás F. Polgár, Tamás F. Polgár, Krisztina Spisák, Krisztina Spisák, Zalán Kádár, Nora Alodah, Gabor J. Szebeni, Kata Klein, Roland Patai, László Siklós, Bernát Nógrádi, Bernát Nógrádi

“…All measurements were made using epifluorescence microscopy with identical acquisition parameters. …”
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Qualitative Evaluation of a High-Resolution 3D Multi-Sequence Intracranial Vessel Wall Protocol at 3 Tesla MRI. by Nikki Dieleman, Wenjie Yang, Anja G van der Kolk, Jill Abrigo, Ka Lok Lee, Winnie Chiu Wing Chu, Jaco J M Zwanenburg, Jeroen C W Siero, Ka Sing Wong, Jeroen Hendrikse, Fiona Xiang Yan Chen

“…<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Intracranial vessel wall imaging using MRI has great potential as a clinical method for assessing intracranial atherosclerosis. …”
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Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis by Alessio Bernasconi MD, PhD, Matthieu Lalevée MD, Céline Fernando PhD, Antonio Izzo MD, Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD, François Lintz MD, PhD

“…Class A (hindfoot valgus, measured through the tibiocalcaneal angle, the calcaneal moment arm, the calcaneal offset and the hindfoot angle), class B (midfoot abduction, measured using the talonavicular coverage angle and the axial talo-first metatarsal angle) and class C (forefoot varus, measured through the sagittal talo-first metatarsal angle and the forefoot arch angle) significantly improved after surgery (p< 0.001 for all measurements). …”
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Experimental Study on Microseismic Monitoring of Depleted Reservoir-Type Underground Gas Storage Facility in the Jidong Oilfield, North China by Yuanjian Zhou, Cong Li, Hao Zhang, Guangliang Gao, Dongsheng Sun, Bangchen Wu, Chaofeng Li, Nan Li, Yu Yang, Lei Li

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of a combined surface and shallow borehole monitoring system under deep reservoir conditions, a 90-day microseismic monitoring trial was conducted over a full injection cycle using 16 surface stations and 1 shallow borehole station. …”
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Economic Evaluation of Family Planning Interventions in Low and Middle Income Countries; A Systematic Review. by Neily Zakiyah, Antoinette D I van Asselt, Frank Roijmans, Maarten J Postma

“…Data was synthesized and analyzed using a narrative approach and the reporting quality of the included studies was assessed using the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) statement.…”
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Explainable educational assistant integrated in Moodle: automated semantic assessment and adaptive tutoring based on NLP and XAI by William Villegas-Ch, Rommel Gutierrez, Joselin García-Ortiz, Vanessa Guevara

“…Experimental validation was conducted with 90 students, using real academic submissions and rubrics. Results show a mean absolute error of 0.34 and a Cohen’s Kappa of 0.78 in semantic evaluation. …”
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Evaluating the Final Color of Restorations with Three CAD/CAM Core Materials (Co–Cr, Zirconia, and PEEK), Veneered by Two Methods (Indirect CAD/CAM Composite and Heat-Pressed Ceram... by Foujan Chitsaz, Shima Kaboudani, Nikfam Khoshkhounejad, Somayeh Zeighami

“…The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc test. Results. …”
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Research on defect perception model of distribution network based on big data analysis and waveform matching algorithm by LIN Kaifeng, LI Yiming, ZHANG Bo, YANG Changyu, ZHU Zeting, YANG Zhenda

“…Aiming at the problem that after the distribution automation coverage, the massive signal data in the zone I system is not effectively used, and the switchgear in the distribution network ring network cabinet has frequent transient flashover, grounding and other conditions before failure, which cannot be found in time and lead to tripping, this paper proposes a defect perception model of distribution network based on big data analysis and waveform matching algorithm. …”
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An exploratory study of context and factors shaping policies for integrated management of multimorbidity in Malawi by Gift Treighcy Banda-Mtaula, Elias Rejoice Maynard Phiri, Miriam Taegtmeyer, Felix Limbani, Rhona Mijumbi, Multilink Consortium

“…We used the policy triangle framework to examine the context in which the policies aimed at improving management of multimorbidity were formulated, the actors involved, the policy process and the contents of the policies. …”
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Impact of Noncommunicable Disease Multimorbidity on Healthcare Utilisation and Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures in Middle-Income Countries: Cross Sectional Analysis. by John Tayu Lee, Fozia Hamid, Sanghamitra Pati, Rifat Atun, Christopher Millett

“…Association between the number of NCDs and healthcare utilisation as well as out-of-pocket spending was assessed using logistic, negative binominal and log-linear models.…”
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Contextual factors influencing schistosomiasis treatment and identification of delivery platforms for arpraziquantel in hard-to-reach areas and populations in Homa Bay County, Keny... by Phyllis Munyiva Isaiah, Doris Osei Afriyie, Mary Maghanga, Donna Obare Ogeto, Mary Amuyunzu Nyamongo, Peter Steinmann

“…The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The case study interviews and FGDs revealed awareness of schistosomiasis among community members but limited knowledge of transmission risk factors. …”
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Machine learning-based energy consumption models for rural housing envelope retrofits incorporating uncertainty: A case study in Jiaxian, China by Taoyuan Zhang, Zao Li, Zihuan Zhang, Yulu Chen, Xia Sun

“…These factors serve as inputs for ML models built with neural networks and random forests. The coverage ratio and evenness were used to assess residual distributions. …”
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Health system perspective costing of TB, HIV and dysglycaemia (prediabetes and diabetes) in Kenya and a minimum care package policy proposal: the THANDYS study by Cheryl Zawadi Kerama, Marianne Mureithi, Erick Njenga, Brian Vezi, Rosemary Kamuyu, Victor Kidake, Ann Kiplimo, Sarah Mulera, Stella Mollen, Brenda Chiboli, Aiban Ronoh, Dickson Kirathe, Richard Kiplimo, Omu Anzala, Jane Ong’ang’o

“… # Methods This cross-sectional, mixed methods, nested design study aimed to determine the cost of managing TB patients, with or without HIV, in addition to diabetes or prediabetes, from a health system perspective using a bottom-up (BU) approach. The study aimed to propose a minimum care package as part of efforts towards universal health coverage in Kenya. …”
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A Discourse Analysis of State Approaches to Religious Diversity in Multi-Ethnic Societies by Arailym Abubakirova, Meirambek Shimtemir, Albina Duissenbayeva, Feride Kamalova, Ulzhan Tungatova

“…A critical discourse analysis was also conducted using the model of five articles taken from the National Spiritual and Educational Portal. …”
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Novel protocol for mapping virus integration sites in genes involved in therapy resistance by Michele Massimino, Zhangzan Huang, Jean Helmijr, Camilla Muritti, Anna Uijtdewillegen, Paolo Vigneri, John W. M. Martens, Maurice P. H. M. Jansen

“…Abstract Retroviral transduction of cancer cell lines has been used to find genes related to therapy resistance. …”
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Incidence and risk factors contributing to exposed calvarium in the management of scalp skin cancer: a retrospective review by Brandon He, Isabella Jackson, Morgan Haines, Joseph Descallar, Quan Ngo

“…A comparison using the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) was statistically significant, with radiotherapy patients having an average CCI score 0.97 points higher than surgical patients (_p_ < 0.05). …”
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A Population Survey on Barriers and Facilitators to Breast Cancer Screening Based on the Theoretical Domains Framework by Sarah Huf, Ada Humphrey, Ara Darzi, Deborah Cunningham, Dominic King, Gaby Judah

“…In 2023, London’s breast screening coverage was 56%, falling below the NHS target of 70%. …”
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