Growth Performance and Feed Utilization of Russian Sturgeon Acipenser gueldenstaedtii Brandt&Ratzeburg, 1833 in Grow-out Phase Cultured in the Black Sea by Mehmet Kocabaş, Nadir Başçınar, Şebnem Atasaral Şahin, Ramazan Serezli

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National Exposed Sediment Search and Inventory (NESSI): Utilizing Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning to Identify Dredged Sediment Placement Site Recovery by Thomas P. Huff, Emily R. Russ, Todd M. Swannack

“…To move towards BUDM more broadly, new tools need to be developed to allow researchers and managers to understand the effects and benefits of this practice. …”
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Noise correlations and neuronal diversity may limit the utility of winner-take-all readout in a pop out visual search task. by Ori Hendler, Ronen Segev, Maoz Shamir

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A hurdle and negative binomial model approach to analyzing the gender differences in diagnostic imaging utilization under high-deductible health plans by Qingyu Hu, Sarah Zheng

“…However, their impact on the utilization of diagnostic imaging services, particularly across different genders, remains underexplored. …”
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FLPneXAINet: Federated deep learning and explainable AI for improved pneumonia prediction utilizing GAN-augmented chest X-ray data. by Shuvo Biswas, Rafid Mostafiz, Mohammad Shorif Uddin, Muhammad Shahin Uddin

“…Pneumonia, a severe lung infection caused by various viruses, presents significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to its similarities with other respiratory conditions. Additionally, the need to protect patient privacy complicates the sharing of sensitive clinical data. …”
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The utilization of provider-initiated testing counselling services for citizens at risk of HIV/aids at the polyclinic of class IIA Abepura penitentiary in Papua province by John Toding Padang, Agung Waluyo, Sri Yona, Aria Kekalih, Nurul Huda

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Dynamic representations of theory testing in physical activity using ecological momentary assessment: an example guide utilizing multi-process action control by Ryan E. Rhodes, Matthew Y. W. Kwan

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and policy response on access to and utilization of reproductive, maternal, child and adolescent health services in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. by Shiphrah Kuria-Ndiritu, Sarah Karanja, Brenda Mubita, Tonny Kapsandui, John Kutna, Dona Anyona, Joyce Murerwa, Laura Ferguson

“…Barriers to access and utilization of services cut across all the socioecological levels. …”
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Health service utilization in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a cross-sectional household survey by Julia Scott, Melissa S Nolan, Joseph Mberikunashe, Oscar Tapera, Mufaro Kanyangarara

“…# Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted utilization of health care, especially in low-resource settings in Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Utilization rate and associated factors of ANC care services among Santhal tribe women of Jharkhand, India—A cross-sectional study by Niranjan Kumar, Rahul K. Sah, Paramjot Panda, Jyoti R. Mohanty, Snehasish Tripathy, Sapna Negi, Haritha Sri, Vini Mehta

“…Only 6.7% knew the ideal timing for ANC registration and 5.2% knew about the need for two doses of TT injection. ANC knowledge among women and the husband’s education was found as significant determinant of ANC utilization. …”
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Optimal site selection for utility-scale solar PV projects using a RETscreen-AHP-TOPSIS framework: application to the southern Cameroon by Yvan Ayuketah, Milton Edimu, Cosmas Mwikirize

“…Selecting optimal sites for utility-scale solar PV projects remains a complex challenge, requiring the integration of technical, economic, environmental and social criteria. …”
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Healthcare resource utilization burden associated with cognitive impairments identified through natural language processing among patients with schizophrenia in the United States by Jerome Vaccaro, Mona Nili, Pin Xiang, James K. Nelson, Cory Pack, Randall Thompson, Joe Vasey, Joseph Parks

“…The association of cognitive impairments with high healthcare utilization further emphasizes the need for better treatment options for patients with schizophrenia.…”
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Investigation of the causal relationship between patient portal utilization and patient’s self-care self-efficacy and satisfaction in care among patients with cancer by Jaeyoung Park, Shilin Guo, Muxuan Liang, Xiang Zhong

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Health-related quality of life based on the European Questionnaire 5D-5L utility score in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis by Oki Nugraha Putra, Nur Indah, Fristia Rif’atul Chumaidah, Telly Purnamasari, Muhammad Arif Saifudin

“…This study provides insight into the need for healthcare practitioners to evaluate patients' HRQOL, particularly for those with risk factors. …”
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Delving the influence of socio-economic, demographic and migration factors on utilization of remittances in the agricultural sector in a high out-migrating region in India by Samrat Sarkar, Reshmi R.S.

“…This study provides valuable insights into remittance utilization patterns and associated factors in the agricultural sector, highlighting the need for targeted policies and interventions to enhance the efficient and effective use of remittances in agriculture, ultimately contributing to rural economic growth and development.…”
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Integrating Psychiatric Care With Gender-Affirming Primary Care to Meet Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Mental Health Needs: A Pilot Study by Teddy G. Goetz, Rachel Kishton, Courtney Benjamin Wolk

“…Further research that is sufficiently powered to detect effects is needed.…”
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Geographical Information Systems-Based Assessment of Evacuation Accessibility to Special Needs Shelters Comparing Storm Surge Impacts of Hurricane Irma (2017) and Ian (2022) by Jieya Yang, Ayberk Kocatepe, Onur Alisan, Eren Erman Ozguven

“…Utilizing the floating catchment area method and examining Replica’s OD Matrix data with Geographical Information Systems (GISs)-based technical tools, this research seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of evacuation plans and identify areas that need enhancements for special needs sheltering. …”
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Comparing Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Mortality Between Latin America and the United States From 2008 to 2019: The Need of Regional-Based Lymphoma Registries by Bryan Valcarcel, German Stemmelin, Sofia Rivarola, Ana Cantillo, Brady Beltran, Denisse Castro, Carlos Chiattone, Thais Fischer, Aline Nicole Paats Nicora, Alana Von Glasenapp, Fabiola Valvert, Valeria Bayon, Luis Villela, Henry Idrobo, Humberto Martinez-Cordero, Cecilia Ovando-S, Jose Macias-A, Rosio Baena-T, Macarena Roa, Génesis Velasteguí-M, Marcela Zamora-M, Carolina Oliver, Maria A. Torres, Luis Malpica

“…Our findings highlight the unmet need for a lymphoma-focused registry in Latin America.…”
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Clinical profiles and treatment outcomes of dental rehabilitation in patients treated under general anesthesia: a comparison between healthy and special healthcare needs children by Amal Al-Khotani, Hossam Ajabnoor, Renad Koshak, Shahad A. Alshehri, Dalia E. Meisha

“…The aim of this study is to compare the clinical profiles and treatment outcomes of healthy patients and special healthcare needs (SHCN) pediatric dental patients who underwent a full dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia (DRGA).MethodsThis study utilizes a retrospective cross-sectional design. …”
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Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs Among Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, and Barrett’s Esophagus-Related Neoplasia in the United States... by Prateek Sharma, Gary W. Falk, Menaka Bhor, A. Burak Ozbay, Dominick Latremouille-Viau, Annie Guerin, Sherry Shi, Margaret M. Elvekrog, Paul Limburg

“… # Objectives This study aimed to evaluate healthcare resource utilization (HRU) and costs associated with GERD, BE, and BERN in the United States…”
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