PRACTICAL TRAINING OF OFFICERS OF THE STATE FIRE SERVICE THROUGH GAME-BASED LEARNING by V. V. Bulgakov, A. A. Lazarev, E. P. Konovalenko, T. A. Mochalova

“…The authors considered monitoring indicators of the results of training of graduates of Ivanovo Fire and Rescue Academy in order to develop the methodology, which purposefully addresses the shortcomings and gaps of education of future firefighters’ knowledge and their practical skills.The competitive spirit increases positive dynamics of the educational process and contextual content of business games, built on realistic situations from the field of firefighting and implementation of rescue operations at various socioindustrial, housing and transport infrastructures, attract interest of cadets and stimulate their motivation to improvement of own business qualities. …”
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Accuracy of noninvasive total haemoglobin measurement for detecting anaemia in infants: a cross-sectional study in a well-child care clinic, Khon Kaen, Thailand by Leelawadee Techasatian, Rattapon Uppala, Suchaorn Saengnipanthkul, Chamaiporn Tawiangnan, Prapassara Sirikarn, Sakuntala Supasai, Phanthila Sitthikarnkha

“…This study evaluated the accuracy of noninvasive total haemoglobin (Hb) spot-check monitoring as part of anaemia screening in healthy infants, compared with the conventional laboratory method.Design A cross-sectional study was conducted using a consecutive sampling technique.Setting The study was carried out at the Well-Child Clinic, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.Participants Healthy, full-term infants aged 6–12 months who were scheduled for vaccination. …”
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Five-year Variations in Air Pollutant Emissions with Ultra-low Emission Retrofits in a 660 MW Coal-fired Power Unit by Zhiyong Li, Zhuangzhuang Ren, Chengjing Cao, Chen Liu, Zhen Zhai, Jixiang Liu, Ziyi Zhan, Changtao Huang, Lan Chen, Hongdan Yuan

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Risk factors for dengue mortality: a 7-year retrospective cohort in Honduras by Dilcia Sauceda-Acosta, Sandra Paola Paz Almendares, Elsy Cárcamo, Melba Zúniga-Gutiérrez, Briana Beltrán, María Félix Rivera, Marlon Meléndez Rodríguez, Judy Enamorado

“…Early identification of risk factors can help recognize patients who require close and timely clinical monitoring, which could improve outcomes in terms of reducing dengue mortality.…”
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Effect of General Anesthesia Combined with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Sleep Disorders in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Tumor Surgery: A Prosp... by Pu J, Guo C, Xiao Y, Cao Y, Liu Z, Jin Y, Hu Y

“…Group GA was injected bilaterally with equal amounts of saline in the same way. Sleep was monitored using wearable devices on the first day before surgery (P1) and the first and third day after surgery (D1 and D3). …”
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Biofloc technology significantly reshapes water microbiome and improves survival rates in Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) by Jiho Yang, Hyunjun Choi, Jun Seong Park, Yehyeon Cha, Ju-Ae Hwang, Seung-Yoon Oh

“…In this study, we observed the survival and growth rates of eels treated with BFT over 8 weeks and monitored changes in the gut and water microbiome using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing (metabarcoding) and quantitative PCR. …”
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Healthcare performance of leprosy management in peripheral health facilities of Dhanusa and Mahottari, Nepal by Ram Kumar Mahato, Uttam Ghimire, Bijay Bajracharya, Binod K. C., Deepak Bam, Deepak Ghimire, Uttam Raj Pyakurel, David T. S. Hayman, Basu Dev Pandey, Chuman Lal Das, Krishna Prasad Paudel

“…Conclusion Overall leprosy care median performance was low (53%) and can be improved by evidenced-based training, onsite coaching, monitoring, and supervision to facilitate leprosy transmission elimination. …”
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Pegloticase and Methotrexate Cotherapy in Patients With Uncontrolled Gout With Prior Pegloticase Monotherapy Failure: Findings of an Open‐Label Trial by Orrin M. Troum, John K. Botson, Katie Obermeyer, Bo Chao, Yang Song, Jennifer Zarzoso, Kjerstina Gutierrez, Supra Verma, Lissa Padnick‐Silver, Brian LaMoreaux

“…Safety was assessed via adverse events (AEs) and laboratory monitoring. Results Eleven patients began pegloticase plus MTX treatment (91% male patients, mean age 58.6 ± 11.3 years, mean ± SD SU levels 8.5 ± 3.2 mg/dL, 91% tophaceous). …”
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A rapid and simple clonality assay for bovine leukemia virus-infected cells by amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis by Tomoko Kobayashi, Sakurako Makimoto, Nagaki Ohnuki, Md Belal Hossain, M. Ishrat Jahan, Misaki Matsuo, Kazuhiko Imakawa, Yorifumi Satou

“…Early detection and monitoring of clonal expansion are necessary for managing EBL and reducing economic losses. …”
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Particulate matter emission in agricultural biomass residue combustion by M.G. Nugraha, A. Sharfan, V.S.Y. Prakoso, M. Hidayat, H. Saptoadi

“…Emission factors from open and closed burning practices are assessed using an experimental furnace equipped with real-time combustion parameters monitoring, including temperature, particulate matter concentration, and oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. …”
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Efficacy of Unsupervised YouTube Dance Exercise for Patients With Hypertension: Randomized Controlled Trial by Mizuki Sakairi, Taiju Miyagami, Hiroki Tabata, Naotake Yanagisawa, Mizue Saita, Mai Suzuki, Kazutoshi Fujibayashi, Hiroshi Fukuda, Toshio Naito

“…The activity levels of the participants were monitored using a triaxial accelerometer. BP and body composition were measured on the day of participation and after 2 months. …”
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The Effect of Laboratory Parameters on the Hospital Stay and Mortality in Pediatric Patients Who Underwent Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy by Ahmet Ulusan, Hilal Zehra Kumbasar Danaci, Bekir Elma, Maruf Sanli, Ahmet Feridun Isik

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> This study determines the effects of laboratory parameters (particularly PIV, neutrophil, PLR, and NLR) on the duration of hospital stay, development of complications, and mortality and emphasizes the importance of monitoring these parameters in the treatment of infectious or noninfectious diseases.…”
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Cardiomeds, an mHealth App for Self-Management to Support Swiss Patients With Heart Failure: 2-Stage Mixed Methods Usability Study by Lisa Simioni, Elena Tessitore, Hamdi Hagberg, Aurélie Schneider-Paccot, Katherine Blondon, Liliane Gschwind, Philippe Meyer, Frederic Ehrler

“…This app includes an interactive medication list; daily self-monitoring of symptoms, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate; and educational information on HF delivered through various formats. …”
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Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing Related to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Case Study From Tha... by Aprajita Kaushik, Capucine Barcellona, Nikita Kanumoory Mandyam, Si Ying Tan, Jasper Tromp

“… BackgroundHealth care systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can greatly benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) interventions in various use cases such as diagnostics, treatment, and public health monitoring but face significant challenges in sharing data for developing and deploying AI in health care. …”
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Mortality and immunological indicators of men who have sex with men living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: a 10-year retrospective cohort study in Southern China by Huaxiang Lu, Huanhuan Chen, Shujia Liang, Yuhua Ruan, He Jiang, Jinghua Huang, Guangjie Tan, Xiuling Wu, Jianjun Li, Chen Gong, Qiuying Zhu, Guanghua Lan

“…Conclusions Mortality among MSM PLHIV on ART in Guangxi is relatively low, and both high viral loads and low CD4+/CD8+ T cell ratios during treatment and at recent follow-up are strongly predictive of a serious prognosis and should be closely monitored.…”
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Application of Rapid Impacts Assessment Matrix (RIAM) in Detecting Environmental Impacts of Chabahar Desalination Plant by Hasan Sayyad, Mohsen Shahriari Moghaddam, Malihe Erfani, Saeed Mohammadi

“…Discussion: It is necessary to reduce the intensity of their effects by implementing corrective actions and monitoring environmental parameters at the wastewater disposal site, as well as continuously measuring the output pollutants in the surrounding environment and comparing them with national and international standards. …”
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The increasing burden of group B Streptococcus from 2013 to 2023: a retrospective cohort study in Beijing, China by Yingxing Li, Wenhang Yang, Yi Li, Kexin Hua, Ying Zhao, Taie Wang, Lingli Liu, Yali Liu, Yao Wang, Wenjing Liu, Li Zhang, Renyuan Zhu, Shuying Yu, Hongli Sun, Hongtao Dou, Qiwen Yang, Yingchun Xu, Lina Guo

“…This study highlights the importance of continuous screening and monitoring for GBS, especially given the concerning antibiotic resistance rates of GBS.IMPORTANCEGroup B Streptococcus (GBS) is an important pathogen that commonly causes infections in newborns and the elderly. …”
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Physician’s perception and practices on antimicrobial resistance in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Md Fuad Al Fidah, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mohibbul Haque, Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Sabrin Shohid, Pilot Hossain, Rotna Rani Sen, Chaity Dey, Sumaiya Khan, Meherun Nahar Munni, Sonia Afroze Shopna, Razia Shultana, Nasreen Farhana, Shadman Sakib Choudhury

“…Moreover, medical audits and continuous quality improvement (such as programmes for antimicrobial stewardship) should be legislated, and monitoring prescribing behaviour and formulating policies accordingly are the way forward in combating AMR.…”
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A machine learning model to predict neurological deterioration after mild traumatic brain injury in older adults by Daisu Abe, Motoki Inaji, Takeshi Hase, Eiichi Suehiro, Naoto Shiomi, Hiroshi Yatsushige, Shin Hirota, Shu Hasegawa, Hiroshi Karibe, Akihiro Miyata, Kenya Kawakita, Kohei Haji, Hideo Aihara, Shoji Yokobori, Takeshi Maeda, Takahiro Onuki, Kotaro Oshio, Nobukazu Komoribayashi, Michiyasu Suzuki, Taketoshi Maehara

“…Early detection of neurological deterioration would allow appropriate monitoring and timely therapeutic interventions to improve patient outcomes. …”
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Unraveling landslide failure mechanisms with seismic signal analysis for enhanced pre-survey understanding by J.-M. Chang, J.-M. Chang, C.-M. Yang, W.-A. Chao, W.-A. Chao, C.-S. Ku, M.-W. Huang, M.-W. Huang, T.-C. Hsieh, C.-Y. Hung

“…<p>Seismic signals, with their remote and continuous monitoring advantages, have been instrumental in unveiling various landslide characteristics and have been widely applied in the past decades. …”
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