Exploring influenza vaccination determinants through digital participatory surveillance by Kathleen Kelley, Nicolò Gozzi, Mattia Mazzoli, Daniela Paolotti

“…On the other hand, university-educated individuals, and those on medication for chronic diseases are more likely to be vaccinated. Age also plays a role: individuals aged 44 and under are less likely to vaccinate compared to those aged 45–65, while those over 65 are more likely to do so. …”
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PrEP your step: Implementing an online crowdsourcing contest to engage young people in HIV prevention in Washington DC, USA. by Tamara Taggart, Allison Mathews, Toni Junious, Joseph A Lindsey, Andrea Augustine, Charles Debnam, Yavonne Boyd, Seraiya Wright, Joseph D Tucker, Manya Magnus

“…The contest used standard methods recommended by the World Health Organization and feedback from our community partners. …”
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Association between cancer surface area and histopathological parameters of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in total laryngectomy specimens by Tomanović Nada, Tomić Ana Marija, Mikić Anton, Milovanović Jovica, Đorđević Vladimir, Trivić Aleksandar

“…Cancers with larger CSA were more common in the advanced T stage. Metastases were found in 36 out of 72 (50%) neck LN samples submitted for evaluation. …”
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Determination of selected heavy metals (Zn, Ni, Cd, Cr, and Pb) in Leafy Vegetables (Ethiopian Cabbage) cultivated around Dilla Town by Ayalew Mekuria, Samuel Gemeda, Elias Ture, Bilise Getachew

“… In the Dilla area, vegetables like cabbage can be grown in a variety of methods and are eaten in large quantities. In recent years, it has become more and more popular for people to eat more green leafy vegetables (GLV). …”
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Beyond general food craving: sex differences in food-specific craving identified using item response theory by Daiil Jun, Daiil Jun, Sean Joo, Tera L. Fazzino, Tera L. Fazzino

“…The current study aimed to address this limitation by examining craving for specific foods (food-item level) and examining differences across sex in food item craving, while controlling for overall food craving.MethodsThe sample (N = 583) was collected via crowdsourcing. …”
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Understanding emotional issues of clients approaching to nutrition counseling: A qualitative, exploratory study in Italy by Angelo R Pennella, Cristina Rubano

“…Introduction: This study aimed to explore how stressful file events and clients’ emotional feelings may affect their approach towards diet intervention, the client-nutritionist relationship, and dietary outcomes. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were administered to a purposive sample of clients (n = 15; F = 15) and nutritionist/dietitians (n = 14; M = 2, F = 12). …”
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Impact of geography on the control of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review of geocoded clinical data from general practice by Richard Varhol, Moyez Jiwa, Ori Gudes, Narelle Mullan

“…There was some evidence that they were more likely to be recorded as having consulted with regard to other chronic diseases. …”
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Is the association between working from home and higher frequency of drinking and heavy episodic drinking causal? A longitudinal analysis in the Norwegian workforce by Torleif Halkjelsvik, Inger Synnøve Moan

“…We go beyond cross-sectional associations by using longitudinal data and directly inquiring about alcohol consumption while working from home. METHODS: Based on demographics of the Norwegian workforce, participants were recruited from an online research panel (sample sizes N=1257–4294) before (2018–2019), during (2020–2021) and after (2022–2023) pandemic restrictions that encouraged or mandated remote work. …”
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Features of the anatomical structure of leaves depending on the high-altitude growth of apricot in Dagestan by D. M. Anatov, Z. M. Asadulaev, Z. R. Ramazanova, R. M. Osmanov

“…Trees from greater heights had more trichomes on the leaf’s upper side than on its underside. …”
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“Just a second, mommy’s here”: the impact of mothers’ smartphone use on children’s affect regulation and the quality of mother–child interactions by Aleksandra Mikić, Aleksandra Mikić, Sarah Bergmann, Sarah Bergmann, Georgina Perejoan Martí, Annette M. Klein

“…The sample comprised 52 mothers and their children aged 5 to 6 months (24 female).ResultsInfants expressed less positive affect in the interruption phase than in the free play phase, as well as more negative affect in the interruption phase when the free play phase preceded the interruption phase. …”
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Predicting the outcome of psychological treatments for borderline personality disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder: a machine learning approach to predict long-term outcome o... by Jakob Blaß, Benjamin Iffland, Philipp Herzog, Tim Kaiser, Thomas Elbert, Carolin Steuwe

“…A cross-validated genetic algorithm was used to detect baseline predictors of change in PTSD symptoms.Results: In the NET group higher education, more baseline PTSD symptoms, more traumatic experiences, fewer baseline BPD symptoms, and not taking antipsychotic medication predicted better treatment outcome. …”
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Risk assessment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases before statin therapy initiation: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of physicians in Yemen. by Fahmi Y Al-Ashwal, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi, Mohammed Abdullah Kubas, Abdulsalam Halboup

“…Two trained pharmacists distributed the questionnaires in 5 major tertiary governmental hospitals and more than ten private hospitals. Also, private clinics were targeted so that we get a representative sample of physicians at different workplaces.…”
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Trends and Determinants of Underweight among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: Data from EDHS by Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Lijalem Melie Tesfaw, Muluwerk Ayele Derebe

“…The survey in 2000, 2005, 2011, and 2016 showed that 41, 33, 29, and 24% of sampled under-five children were underweight, respectively, and after adjusting for confounders, children were more likely to be underweight if they were male (OR=1.16, 95%CI=1.02, 1.33) in 2016 EDHS. …”
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The presence of early childhood caries among the members of different ethnic groups of the South Bačka District by Tušek Ivan, Carević Momir, Tušek Jasmina

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of ECC among different ethnic groups of preschool children in the South Bačka District. Methods. The survey was performed as a crosssectional analytical study on the sample of preschool children of both sexes and different ethnic groups in the South Bačka District. …”
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Caesarean Section Delivery and Risk of Poor Childhood Growth by Mahama Saaka, Addae Yaw Hammond

“…This study assessed caesarean section delivery and the risk of poor postnatal childhood growth. Methods. A retrospective cohort study design was used to collect the requisite data on a sample of 528 mothers having children between the ages of 6 to 24 months. …”
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Serological investigation on the prevalence of poliovirus in Guangdong province: A cross-sectional study by Linxiang Chen, Quan Qiu, Qi Zhu, Jialing Li, Xin Xie, Xiaoping Shao, Jian Liang, Wei Zhang, Huanying Zheng, Baisheng Li, Lin Xu, Hanri Zeng, Limei Sun

“…Using multistage random sampling method, four counties/districts were randomly selected per city, and within each, one general hospital and two township hospitals were chosen. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Semicrystalline Blends SAXS Data: Theoretical Modeling versus Linear Correlation Function by Mohamed Fatnassi, Fadhel Ben Cheikh Larbi, Jean Louis Halary

“…The first method is based on the use of a theoretical modeling for isotropic samples and a subsequent curve fitting. …”
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Sri Lanka Child Growth Cohort (SLCGC): a population-based study on growth faltering of children by Abner Daniel, Dhammica Rowel, Upul Senarath, Vithanage Pujitha Wickramasinghe, Shreenika De Silva Weliange, Guwani Liyanage, Yasaswi Niranjala Walpita, Indika Siriwardena, Kunarathinam Partheepan, Suganya Yogeswaran, Hiranya Senani Jayawickrama, Shreenika D S Weliange, Yasaswi N Walpita, Kunarathinum Partheepan, Hiranya S Jayawickrama, Harendra De Silva, Jagath C Ranasinghe, Gitanjali Sathiadas, Ishani Rodrigo, Amali Dalpatadu, Heshan Jayaweera, Wasana Bandara, Deepthi Samarage

“…Purpose This paper aims to describe the study design and baseline characteristics of the Sri Lanka Child Growth Cohort (SLCGC), which was established to assess the timing, pattern and determinants of growth faltering in infants and young children in Sri Lanka.Participants A retrospective cohort study was conducted among term-born babies (≥37-week gestation), currently aged between 12 and 24 months. A sample of 1875 mother–child pairs were recruited using two-stage stratified cluster sampling method. …”
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Using multiple machine learning algorithms to optimize the water quality index model and their applicability by Fei Ding, Shilong Hao, Wenjie Zhang, Mingcen Jiang, Liangyao Chen, Haobin Yuan, Nan Wang, Wenpan Li, Xin Xie

“…To validate the performance of improved model, the monthly water quality monitoring data of 16 sampling sites in Chaohu Lake during 2016–2020 was used. …”
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Metabolic syndrome and the urinary microbiome of patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy by Ryan A. Dornbier, Chirag P. Doshi, Shalin C. Desai, Petar Bajic, Michelle Van Kuiken, Mark Khemmani, Ahmer V. Farooq, Larissa Bresler, Thomas M.T. Turk, Alan J. Wolfe, Kristin G. Baldea

“…Conclusion: Bacteria are more common and more abundant in MetS stones than control stones. …”
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