Predicting the compressive strength of concrete incorporating waste powders exposed to elevated temperatures utilizing machine learning by Islam N. Fathy, Hany A. Dahish, Mohammed K. Alkharisi, Alaa A. Mahmoud, Hala Emad Elden Fouad

“…The prediction of the impacts of waste powders on concrete strength is an important topic in sustainable construction. Such models are needed to understand the complex interactions between waste materials’ powders and concrete strength. …”
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Health management information system utilization and associated factors in public and private health facilities of Mogadishu, Somalia by Adam Sheikh Said, Dmitry Ivanovich Kicha, Yulia Sh. Gushchina, Amenti Teka Geferso, Maye Omar

“…Objective The objective of this study is to determine HMIS utilization and associated factors in public and private health facilities of Somalia's Mogadishu in 2022. …”
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Disparities in technology utilization among youth with type 1 diabetes across diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds by Rozalina G McCoy, Tamim Rajjo, Herbert C Heien, Alaa Al Nofal, Doha Hassan

“…Background Previous studies have demonstrated disparities in the utilization of diabetes technology among youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) based on race and socioeconomic status (SES). …”
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Emergency Department Food Insecurity Screening, Food Voucher Distribution and Utilization: A Prospective Cohort Study by Alexander J. Ulintz, Seema S. Patel, Katherine Anderson, Kevin Walters, Tyler J. Stepsis, Michael S. Lyons, Peter S. Pang

“…These results imply ED food voucher distribution for food insecurity is feasible, but co-location of resources alone may be insufficient in addressing the social risk and alludes to a limited understanding of facilitators and barriers to resource utilization following ED-based social needs screening.…”
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Sex differences in guideline-based statin utilization and recurrent events in patients with known coronary artery disease by Agnes Koczo, Jianhui Zhu, Floyd Thoma, Maha Mumtaz, Steven Reis, Oscar Marroquin, Kathryn Berlacher, Erin D. Michos, Suresh Mulukutla, Anum Saeed

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Summarizing clinical evidence utilizing large language models for cancer treatments: a blinded comparative analysis by Samuel Rubinstein, Aleenah Mohsin, Rahul Banerjee, Rahul Banerjee, Will Ma, Sanjay Mishra, Mary Kwok, Mary Kwok, Peter Yang, Jeremy L. Warner, Jeremy L. Warner, Andrew J. Cowan, Andrew J. Cowan

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Evaluation of processed rubber seed oil Hevea brasiliensis utilization as lipid source in Clarias gariepinus feed by Nuraini Annisa, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Mia Setiawati, Ichsan Ahmad Fauzi

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Armed conflict and maternal health service utilization in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: a community-based survey by Mache Tsadik, Hale Teka, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Hailay Gebretnsae, Awol Yemane, Girmatsion Fisseha, Tesfay Gebregzabher, Gerezgiher Buruh, Fana Gebresellasie, Mulu Tekie, Gebretsadik Kiros, Mahlet Mehari, Bisrat Tewelde, Yibrah Alemayehu, Fisaha Haile Tesfay, Hagos Godefay

“…Abstract Background Evidence generated on utilization of maternal health services during times of conflict can inform the development of targeted interventions. …”
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Utilizing a naturopathic mouthwash with selective antimicrobial effects against multispecies oral biofilms for prevention of dysbiosis by Danyal A. Siddiqui, Danyal A. Siddiqui, Yi-Wen C. Tsai, Yi-Wen C. Tsai, Juliana Giron Bastidas, Juliana Giron Bastidas, Marzieh S. Jazaeri, Marzieh S. Jazaeri, Georgios A. Kotsakis, Georgios A. Kotsakis

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Utilization of insecticide-treated nets among pregnant women in East Africa: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lidetu Demoze, Kassaw Chekole Adane, Natnael Gizachew, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Gelila Yitageasu

“…These findings indicate a need for tailored interventions to address these disparities.…”
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Clinical and economic burden of achondroplasia in the United States: results from a retrospective, observational study by Nadia Merchant, Jose Alvir, Paulette Negron Ericksen, Jane Loftus, Jose Francisco Cara, Alison Slade, Michael P. Wajnrajch, Christine L. Baker

“…The results also suggest that despite high HCRU and costs, individuals with achondroplasia likely are not seen by providers early enough nor are they necessarily seen by appropriate specialists, indicating a need for improved care and disease management.…”
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Advice on better utilization of validation data to adjust odds ratios for differential exposure misclassification (recall bias) by Igor Burstyn, George Luta

“…Such exquisite validation studies that compare self-report to employment records are rare and sorely needed if we are to draw appropriate inferences from epidemiologic studies, both in characterization the degree of risk and – as recently argued by IARC – hazard identification (2). …”
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Evaluation of the Common Needs and Preferences of Different Generations in Mixed-Age Community Public Spaces Based on the IPA-Kano Model by Yuming Lu

“…This study adopts an intergenerational perspective, categorizing users of community public spaces into three distinct age groups—children, young and middle-aged adults, and the elderly—to construct a needs-oriented evaluation framework. Utilizing the IPA-Kano model, we conducted a comparative analysis, integrating satisfaction levels to identify and rank factors requiring enhancement as perceived by each age group within various communities. …”
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Exploring mathematics teacher’s perceptions of students’ computational thinking and attitudes towards STEAM-AR: A need for module development by Masduki Masduki, Rita Pramujiyanti Khotimah, Sukirman Sukirman, Salsabila Kurniawati, Isnaini Nurul Hidayati

“…Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that the learning process will achieve higher quality by utilizing technology-based learning modules that integrate STEAM. …”
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Demystifying User Needs in Wardrobe Furniture Design: A Network Analysis via Text Mining and DEMATEL-ANP Integration by Xinlian Li, Peijun Jia, Jinyang Xu

“…The findings demonstrate that integrating text mining with the DEMATEL-ANP-TOPSIS framework can effectively identify the prioritization of user needs, thereby providing scientific decision support for furniture design.…”
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Informing transplant candidate and donor education in living kidney donation: mapping educational needs through a rapid review by Tayler E. Truhan, James McMahon, Aisling E. Courtney, Paul Gill, Holly Mansell, Helen Noble, Joanne Reid, Nicola Rosaasen, Alison Wood, Clare McKeaveney

“…Conclusions Improvements and innovations are needed regarding LDKT education for kidney transplant candidates, donors, and support networks.…”
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Identifying key safety investments needed for arctic shipping via a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) approach by Junjie Wan, Raphael Baumler, Dimitrios Dalaklis

“…This paper intends to provide input towards better-informed decision-making and identification of priority investments needed to improve the level of safety related to the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and Northwest Passage (NWP). …”
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Coach leadership behavior and achievement goal orientation in relation to athlete engagement: the dual mediating role of basic psychological needs by Kaixin Li, Zhibu Cui, Tong Wang, Zhihua Li, Chengbo Yang

“…The study utilized established scales, including the Leadership Behavior Scale for Coaches-15 (LSS-15), the Achievement Goal Questionnaire for Sport (AGQ-S), the Athlete Engagement Questionnaire (AEQ) and the Basic Psychological Needs Questionnaire (BPNQ).ResultsA total of 351 valid questionnaires were analyzed. …”
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Exploring Care Management for Older Adults with Illnesses as Family Members’ Responsibility. The Need for Social Workers’ Support Services in Nigeria by Jacinta Chibuzor Ene, Ngozi Eucharia Chukwu, Henry Tochukwu Ajibo

“…Second, provide insight into family members’ management of health care challenges. Third, explore the need for geriatric support services in providing care for older adults. …”
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What changes does rural medical education need?——a qualitative study exploring the experiences of rural grassroots doctors by Wenjun Yan, Xiuyin Gao, Wei Wang, Qingzhi Wang, Vorapoj Promasatayaprot, Sumattana Glangkarn

“…Some thought it had limited utility, while others emphasized its importance. Clinical training often failed to align with real-world grassroots practice, rendering much of the content impractical. …”
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