Muographic Image Upsampling with Machine Learning for Built Infrastructure Applications by William O’Donnell, David Mahon, Guangliang Yang, Simon Gardner

“…The civil engineering industry faces a critical need for innovative non-destructive evaluation methods, particularly for ageing critical infrastructure, such as bridges, where current techniques fall short. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of difficulty scale for nurses who care for patients with delirium in the intensive care unit by Tianxiang Jiang, Yuecong Wang, Weiying Yang, Hongying Chen, Nan Wang

“…Using a convenience sampling method, 477 ICU nurses from ten general hospitals were recruited for online survey, which collected sociodemographic information, scores on C-DSNCPD-ICU and the Strain of Care for Delirium Index. …”
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Harnessing the ICIQ-SF questionnaire for enhanced diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence in women by Jose Tadeu Carvalho Martins

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the ICIQ-SF questionnaire results with those of the invasive urodynamic study to establish recommendations for clinical conduct. Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study employed a simple random sampling methodology. …”
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Associations between overprotective parenting style and academic anxiety among Chinese high school students by Dexian Li, Wencan Li, Xin Lin, Xingchen Zhu

“…We also analyze the mediating roles of self-concept and positive coping style, and identify intervention programs for academic anxiety and psychological disorders from these dynamic connections. Methods Data were analyzed using a stratified whole-cluster random sampling method from a sample of 2,286 high school students aged 14–19 years in three regions of China: Shanxi (n = 784), Hebei (n = 675), and Henan (n = 827). …”
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Comparison of Quality of Life in Parents of Premature Infants: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zahra Kashaninia, Farzad Alizadeh, Shima Haghani, Alireza Ghanbari

“…This study aimed to compare the quality of life between fathers and mothers of premature infants referred to health centers in Amol, Iran. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 79 couples (mothers and fathers) of premature infants who visited health centers in Amol for vaccination, using convenience sampling. …”
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Postpartum Depressive Symptoms among Bangladeshi Women: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Bristi Rani Saha, Mortuja Mahamud Tohan, Sayeeda Zaman, Mymuna Islam Moon, Md. Amirul Islam, Md. Hasan Howlader, Satyajit Kundu, Md. Ashfikur Rahman

“…This study aimed to measure the prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms among women in the Khulna region of Bangladesh and identify potential associated factors. Methods: A hospital-based, quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Khulna, involving a sample size of 187 women who had given birth within the past 2–12 weeks. …”
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Frequency of Measles Vaccination and Its Complications Among Children, A Single Centered Study by Jamal Ashraf, Faiqa Taj, Ayesha Sadia, Shafi-u-Zaman, Urwa Afzal, Maheen Ijaz, Asma Samee Malik

“…Objective: The study aimed to measure the complications associated with measles infection concerning vaccination status among Paediatrics patients in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This research adopts a cohort design, utilizing a consecutive sampling technique. …”
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KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION, AND STIGMA IN THE JAKARTA COMMUNITY TOWARD TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION by Apriana Rahmawati, Shenda Maulina Wulandari, Ariesta Milanti, Ferry Efendi, Maryuni Maryuni, Jeihan Mutia, Nur Ravica Aprilia

“…Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge, perception, and stigma toward tuberculosis prevention in the community in Jakarta. Methods: Respondents in this study were selected using simple random sampling with the criteria at least 17 years of age and currently not diagnosed as a TB patient. …”
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“Dentists are never seen”: perspectives on multiple job holding among dentists in Nairobi, Kenya by Cyril Ogada, Cyril Ogada, Laetitia C. Rispel

“…IntroductionMultiple job holding (MJH), the phenomenon of working in more than one paid job simultaneously, affects the achievement of universal health coverage. …”
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Taking menstruation health and hygiene seriously: a qualitative exploration of the challenges and facility requirements of female adolescent athletes in Bangladesh by Syeda Nurunnahar, Nazrin Akter, Farjana Jahan, Rehnuma Haque, Julie Hennegan, Mehjabin Tishan Mahfuz

“…Despite global efforts to improve menstrual health, more than 2.3 billion girls and women still lack access to adequate menstrual hygiene facilities. …”
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Work engagement and burnout among Polish labour migrants by Michał Kulisz, Antoni Wontorczyk

“…Furthermore, work-language proficiency can be associated with more engagement F(1, 409) = 37.66, p = 0.000 and less burnout F(1, 409) = 11.68, p = 0.000 than limited work-language knowledge. …”
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Integrating augmented reality into physical education: a comparative study on traditional and technology-assisted learning approaches by Rifqi Festiawan, Wawan Sundawan Suherman, Tri Ani Hastuti, Eko Sumanto, Idah Tresnowati, Gilang Nuari Panggraita, Syahrir Syahrir, Taufik Rahman, Eko Prabowo, Muchtar Hendra Hasibuan

“…Conclusion: AR-based learning proved more effective than traditional methods in enhancing comprehension, motivation, and motor skills. …”
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Lived experiences of patients using positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy: a nested phenomenological study within the 3DPiPPIn randomised controlled trial by Stephanie K Mansell, Cherry Kilbride, Swapna Mandal, Eleanor Main, Francesca Gowing, Silvia Schievano, Stephen T. Hilton

“…The findings of this study will contribute to a more holistic understanding of the lived experience of PAP therapy users, informing clinical practice and future research.Trial registration number ISRCTN74082423.…”
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The short-course chemotherapy in the treatment of multiple drug resistant tuberculosis in children with different HIV status by E. Yu. Zorkaltseva, S. V. Pugacheva, L. V. Zaritskaya, D. A. Kudlay

“…The objective: to study the time frames and efficacy of treatment for tuberculosis with confirmed and suspected multiple drug resistance (MDR) in children with different HIV status.Subjects and methods. The method of continuous sampling was used in the study which included 21 children with MDR tuberculosis, they all had been exposed to MDR TB and were treated in hospital. 3 children had concurrent HIV.Results. …”
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Speciation studies of potentially toxic elements within the vicinity of major dumpsites in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria by Oluwakemi O. Tovide, John A.O. Oyekunle, Odunayo T. Ore, Bukola A. Oyebode, Elizabeth O. Moseri, Abolanle S. Adekunle, Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi, Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan, Adebayo O. Eludoyin

“…Background: This study evaluated the concentrations, speciation, and environmental risks of aluminium (Al), cadmium (Cd), manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) in the major refuse dumpsite soils of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Methods: Soil samples were collected from refuse dumpsite soils in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. …”
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Construction of the risk predition model of mild cognitive impairment in hospitalized elder patients by WU Ruikai, MA Long, ZHOU Xiaohui, HAN Zhengfeng

“…Objective To explore the influencing factors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in hospitalized elderly people, construct and compare the relative risk prediction model of multi-group MCI.Methods A convenient sampling method was used to select the elderly hospitalized in the geriatrics department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2023 to September 2023. …”
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Invasive mosquito species Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus: genetics (COI, ITS2), Wolbachia and Dirofilaria infections by E. V. Shaikevich, I. V. Patraman, A. S. Bogacheva, V. М. Rakova, O. Р. Zelya, L. A. Ganushkina

“…Precise identification and understanding of the genetic diversity of invasive mosquito populations allows us to develop appropriate control methods. Endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia pipientis has different effects on their arthropod hosts and can influence the transmission and spread of the pathogens. …”
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Seroprevalence of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Peng Li, Zhen-Dong Tong, Ke-Feng Li, An Tang, Ya-Xin Dai, Jian-Bo Yan

“…Here, we clarify this discrepancy and reach a more comprehensive result by mean of a meta-analysis.…”
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The association between sleep quality and anxiety symptoms: a cross-sectional study based on Tibetan university students at high altitude in China by Mengying Shi, Ruijing Miao, Meijun Bing, Shiru Liu

“…Analyzing the relationship between sleep quality and anxiety symptoms due to increased altitude may provide a reference for mental health promotion and intervention for Tibetan university students in high altitude areas.MethodsStratified whole cluster sampling was used. …”
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Fire-Induced Changes in Daily Butterfly Assemblages in Mediterranean Forests: Insights from the Edough Massif, Algeria by Nariman Laref, Mehdi Boukheroufa, Rym Sakraoui, Feriel Sakraoui, Walid Dadci, Rached Hadiby, Oualid Sayah, Kaouther Bounnour

“…This study compares the diversity and structure of diurnal butterflies in two cork oak forests of the Edough Massif (Algeria): a natural forest and a post-fire forest, based on surveys conducted from March to July 2023. Butterfly sampling was carried out using two complementary methods: a modified linear transect approach based on the British Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (BMS) and the Kilometric Abundance Index (KAI). …”
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