Patient experiences and contextual appropriateness of universal screening for depression and suicide risk in HIV care: a qualitative study in Tanzania by Kim Madundo, Kim Madundo, Mirlene Perry, Judith Mwobobia, Ismail Shekibula, Elizabeth F. Msoka, Elizabeth F. Msoka, Clotilda S. Tarimo, Victor Katiti, Victor Katiti, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Blandina T. Mmbaga, David B. Goldston, Michael V. Relf, Michael V. Relf, Brandon A. Knettel, Brandon A. Knettel, Brandon A. Knettel

“…Interviews were held 3 months post-enrollment of participants. Data was collected from July to November 2023. We referred to a brief screener developed for the trial, combining the PHQ-2 for depression and one question on suicidal ideation. …”
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Evaluation of dengue fever vulnerability in south and southeast asian countries: A multidimensional approach by Yawen Wang, Conglu Li, Shi Zhao, Guozhang Lin, Xiaoting Jiang, Shi Yin, Mu He, Qianyu Wu, Zihao Guo, Yuchen Wei, Chao Ren, Ka Chun Chong

“…Methods: Monthly dengue surveillance data from 2012 to 2018 were collected in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Thailand, alongside environmental and socioeconomic data. …”
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A Rapid Evidence Support System Assessment (RESSA) of health policymaking in Ireland – A Protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Declan Devane, Mairead O'Driscoll, KM Saif-Ur-Rahman, Barbara Whelan, Marie Tierney, Caitriona Creely, Teresa Maguire, Nikita N Burke, Mary Horgan, Trudy Duffy, Catherine Gill, John O'Neill, John N Lavis, Kerry Waddell

“…For the document review, the data analysis and synthesis process will follow the READ approach, allowing for a systematic way to organise, interpret, and synthesise the information extracted from the selected documents. …”
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Validating a clinical laboratory parameter-based deisolation algorithm for patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit using viability PCR: the CoLaIC multicentre cohort stud... by Albert Wolthuis, Petra F G Wolffs, Tim Frenzel, Mathie P G Leers, Frank van Rosmalen, Steven JR Meex, Otto Bekers, Bas C T van Bussel, Inge H M van Loo, Guy JM Mostard, Rémy LM Mostard, Arjen-Kars Boer, Ruben Deneer, Tom Schoenmakers, Stefan H M Gorissen, Wilhelmine P H G Verboeket-van de Venne, Walter N K A van Mook, Stephanie MC Ament, M Sesmu Arbous, Miranda van Berkel, Dirck W van Dam, William PTM van Doorn, Tom P Dormans, Silvia MAA Evers, Judith Gillis, Iwan CC van der Horst, W Nadia H Koek, Kitty CFM Linssen, Luuk C Otterspoor, Natal AW van Riel, Frans Stals

“…All three cohorts contain clinical, vital and laboratory parameters, as well as logistic data related to isolated patients with COVID-19, with a focus on intensive care unit (ICU) stay. …”
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Effects of ambient air pollution mixtures and household fuel use on progression to advanced cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome among middle-aged and older adults by Shunchang Fan, Haoyue Hu, Yucheng Li, Ying Deng, Shiao Wang, Juxian Xian, Daoqi Zhu, Minyi Zhang

“…Results: In the longitudinal analysis, 18.2 % (604/3317) of participants developed advanced CKM syndrome. …”
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A novel multivariate decomposition-based hybrid model for interpretable multi-step-ahead daily reference evapotranspiration forecasting by Ali Matoog Obaid Lebawi, Mahnoosh Moghaddasi, Mehdi Mohammadi Ghaleni, Mansour Moradi

“…New hydrological insights for the region: Results demonstrated that the developed models significantly enhance ET0 forecasting capabilities across multiple time scales. …”
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Social–emotional learning program: a community-based case-controlled study by Kit Knier, Taylor Harrison, Michelle Grady, Andrew Brock, Gauri Sood, Debbie Fuehrer, Amit Sood, Chris Pierret

“…While there was no statistically significant change in positive affect, self-compassion, or mindfulness, there was meaningful improvement in student internalizing problems and peer problems. Analysis of qualitative data showed the importance of timing during the year to maximize classroom benefits like establishing behavioral expectations early and reducing problem behaviors. …”
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Association of optic neuritis with incident depressive disorder risk in a Korean nationwide cohort by Jaeryung Kim, Seungwon Jang, Junbae Choi, Kyungdo Han, Jin-hyung Jung, Sei Yeul Oh, Kyung-Ah Park, Ju-Hong Min

“…Given that early mental health interventions have substantial public health implications, this study investigated association between optic neuritis, an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the optic nerve, and risk of developing depressive disorders. Utilizing extensive national health insurance data encompassing almost the entire Korean population, this cohort study included 11,745 patients with optic neuritis and 58,725 age- and sex- matched controls between 2010 and 2017. …”
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Association Between Long-term Statin Therapy and New-onset Diabetes in Cardiovascular Risk Patients in the UAE by Romona D. Govender, Saif Al-Shamsi, Raya Almazrouei, Abeer Tahrawi, Rehab Mersal

“…Methods: We analyzed retrospective data of patients who were initiated on statin therapy from April to December 2008 and followed up till January 2020. …”
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Time and Covariance Threshold Triggered Optimal Uncooperative Rendezvous Using Angles-Only Navigation by Yue You, Hua Wang, Christophe Paccolat, Volker Gass, Jean-Philippe Thiran, Jiu Ren Li

“…Multi-impulsive Hill guidance law is employed in closed-loop linear covariance analysis model, based on which the quantitative relative position robustness and relative velocity robustness index are defined. …”
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Social Support, Spiritual Well-Being, and Quality of Life Among MSM and Transgender Women Living with HIV in Rural Thailand by Anongluk Vongtree, Natawan Khumsaen, Wimonpan Sungsakul, Supannee Peawnalaw, Panarat Chenchob, Tassamon Namwong

“…Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. …”
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Learning Motivation of Science Education Students on Biochemical Learning Outcomes: Profile and Correlation by Dea Santika Rahayu, Setia Rahmawan, Ayu Lestari, Ismun Nisa Nadhifah, Paskalia Pradanti

“…The researchers used the descriptive correlation research design to describe students' motivation profiles and provide an overview of the relationship between chemistry learning motivation and learning outcomes in Biochemistry courses (Theory and Practicum). The data was collected using the AMS-Chemistry instrument, which was analyzed through descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. …”
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Dynamic Performance Evaluation of Bidirectional Bridgeless Interleaved Totem-Pole Power Factor Correction Boost Converter by Hsien-Chie Cheng, Wen-You Jhu, Yu-Cheng Liu, Da-Wei Zheng, Yan-Cheng Liu, Tao-Chih Chang

“…This proposed PFC boost converter integrates the self-developed silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFET modules for achieving high efficiency and high power density. …”
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Kinetic characterization of amino acid activation by aminoacyl‐tRNA synthetases using radiolabelled γ‐[32P]ATP by Igor Živković, Morana Dulic, Petra Kozulic, Marko Mocibob, Ita Gruic‐Sovulj

“…Kinetic assays were developed to follow each of these steps independently, as well as cumulative two‐step aminoacylation. …”
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Enhanced recovery pathway for older people with hip fracture and cognitive impairment in acute hospitals: the PERFECTED research programme including an RCT by Chris Fox, Simon P Hammond, Lee Shepstone, Fiona Poland, Catherine Henderson, Tamara Backhouse, Bridget Penhale, Simon Donell, Martin Knapp, Douglas Lewins, Alasdair MacLullich, Martyn Patel, Opinder Sahota, Toby O Smith, Justin Waring, Jane L Cross

“…Main outcome measures Mortality, patient and carer quality of life, cognition, activities of daily living. Data sources Clinical trial. Results A total of 284 participants were recruited, 132 to the PEFECT-ER intervention arm and 150 to the control arm, had good retention in the study and provided data for analysis. …”
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The serum uric acid to creatinine ratio as a diagnostic biomarker for normoalbuminuric diabetic kidney disease by Haoran Mu, Qilun Zhang, Wenyao Huang, Qiang Pan, Yan Zhang, Yanyan Lu, Zhangxiang Zhu, Xu Jiang, Guojuan Wang, Mao Zheng, Li Chen

“…The developed nomograms offer valuable tools for clinical decision-making, potentially enhancing diagnostic accuracy for NADKD in type 2 diabetes patients.…”
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A carbon-centric evaluation framework for building-integrated agriculture: a comparison of three farm types and building standards by Mohamed Imam, Alesandros Glaros, Cheney Chen, Ajwal Dsouza, Amy Brander, Robert Ferguson

“…This work introduces a structured methodology for cross-industry data integration and offers actionable insights for designers, growers and developers. …”
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Simultaneous determination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid in the human plasma by high performance liquid chromatography: Mass spectrometry (UPLC/MS) by Ćirić Biljana, Jandrić Dušan, Kilibarda Vesna, Jović-Stošić Jasmina, Dragojević-Simić Viktorija, Vučinić Slavica

“…Background/Aim. Quantitative analysis of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid in biological matrices requires sensitive and specific methods which allow determination of therapeutic concentration in μg/mL range. …”
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Causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic obstructive respiratory disease: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study by Shan Lin, Dingfeng Lai, Wanmei He, Qingyuan Zhan

“…Methods: Using a two-sample bidirectional MR, we explored the causal influence of GERD on the risks of developing COPD and asthma, drawing on aggregated genome-wide association study data from European cohorts. …”
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Vulnerability context due to COVID-19 and El Nino: Case study of poultry farming in South Sulawesi, Indonesia by Rusman Rusni Fitri Y., Salman Darmawan, Munir Abdul Razak, Hastang

“…This study aims to fill this knowledge gap by conducting a comparative analysis of the vulnerability of poultry farms to COVID-19 and El Niño events and identifying potential mitigation strategies to reduce their impacts. …”
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