Analysis of gene expression dynamics and differential expression in viral infections using generalized linear models and quasi-likelihood methods by Mostafa Rezapour, Stephen J. Walker, David A. Ornelles, Patrick M. McNutt, Anthony Atala, Metin Nafi Gurcan

“…IntroductionOur study undertakes a detailed exploration of gene expression dynamics within human lung organ tissue equivalents (OTEs) in response to Influenza A virus (IAV), Human metapneumovirus (MPV), and Parainfluenza virus type 3 (PIV3) infections. …”
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Improving the accuracy of the Water Detect algorithm using Sentinel-2, Planetscope and sharpened imagery: a case study in an intermittent river by Thiaggo C. Tayer, Michael M. Douglas, Maurício C. R. Cordeiro, André D.N. Tayer, J. Nik Callow, Leah Beesley, Don McFarlane

“…We recommend that practitioners using Water Detect to identify surface water undertake a workflow similar to that described here to improve the accuracy of the Water Detect algorithm. …”
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Protocol for a Delphi consensus exercise to identify a core set of criteria for selecting health related outcome measures (HROM) to be used in primary health care by Pasqualina Santaguida, Lisa Dolovich, Doug Oliver, Larkin Lamarche, Anne Gilsing, Lauren E. Griffith, Julie Richardson, Dee Mangin, Monika Kastner, Parminder Raina

“…The purpose of this proposed study is to undertake a formal consensus exercise to establish criteria for selecting HROM (including patient-reported (PRO or PROM), observer-reported (ObsR)), clinician-reported (ClinRO) and performance related outcomes (PerfO) for use in shared decision-making, or in assessing, screening or monitoring health status in primary health care settings. …”
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Health policy competencies in regional organizations: a retrospective analysis for 76 regional organizations from 1945 to 2015 by Zongbin Wang, Zhisheng Liang, Xuejie Dong, Liqun Gao, Shuduo Zhou, Hui Yin, Yinzi Jin, Zhi-Jie Zheng

“…Abstract Background Health policy competencies of regional organizations include mandates to create regional health laws and policies, as well as authorities that allow member states to undertake collective actions in the health field. The examination of the health policy competencies of regional organizations is essential, as it constitutes an important prerequisite for regional organizations to govern regional health. …”
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Investigation on the Conservation Consciousness of an Important Pollination Insect: Stingless Bee in Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park by Chen Xin, Zhao Shan, Li Linming, Wu Huazhou, Zhang Zhe, Gao Jinglin, Wang Shijie

“…Given these challenges, conservation of stingless bees within the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park has emerged as an enduring and pivotal undertaking. In the promotion process, a strategy that encompasses enhanced science communication and public consciousness campaigns is essential. …”
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A cluster randomised controlled trial, process and economic evaluation of quality improvement collaboratives aligned to a national audit to improve the care for people with diabete... by Michael Sykes, Bethan Copsey, Tracy Finch, David Meads, Amanda Farrin, Jenny McSharry, Naomi Holman, Bob Young, Alex Berry, Kat Ellis, Lauren Moreau, Thomas Willis, Sarah Alderson, Melissa Girling, Elaine O’Halloran, Robbie Foy

“…We will evaluate whether the QIC improves the uptake of insulin pumps following NDA feedback. Methods We will undertake an efficient cluster randomised trial using routine data. …”
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Research trends in readiness for hospital discharge between 2002 and 2021: A bibliometric analysis by Rong Zhang, Dongmei Wang, Ling Zhu, Yongdong He, Ling Cheng, Jifen Ma, Ting Zhang, Jun Zhang, Longti Li

“…Abstract Aim This study aimed to undertake a bibliometric analysis to provide comprehensive information in demonstrating the current status and outline the overall trends in the area of readiness for hospital discharge (RHD). …”
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Ontario’s Experiment with Primary Care Reform by Arthur Sweetman, Gioia Buckley

“…However, the same challenges that make reform a formidable undertaking also make it difficult to readily, or quickly, measure success, especially since many changes are ongoing. …”
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Investigating the internal structure of multiple mini interviews-A perspective from Pakistan. by Rukhsana Ayub, Naveed Yousuf, Nadia Shabnam, Muhammad Azeem Ashraf, Azam S Afzal, Ayesha Rauf, Danish Hassan Khan, Faiza Kiran

“…Considering the high stakes involved for students, faculty, institutions and the society, rigorous quality assurance mechanisms similar to those used for student assessment must be employed for student selection, throughout the continuum of medical education. It is a difficult undertaking as these psychological constructs are difficult to define and measure. …”
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Adaptation of Quinoa (<i>Chenopodium quinoa</i> Willd.) to Australian Environments by Richard Snowball, Harmohinder S. Dhammu, Mario Francesco D’Antuono, David Troldahl, Ian Biggs, Callen Thompson, Mark Warmington, Amanda Pearce, Darshan L. Sharma

“…Given the growing popularity of quinoa with consumers, new commercial opportunities for farmers and international interest in the crop, it was timely to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the potential of quinoa in Australia. …”
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Challenges of an attempted cross-national comparison of healthcare and social care utilization and costs in patients with congestive heart failure in the United States and Netherla... by Michelle Carlson, Yvonne De Man, Brita Roy, Judith Wolf, Paul Batalden, Julie Johson, Gijs Hesselink, Syl Jones, Hub Wollersheim, Bradley Bart, Stef Groenewoud

“…Lessons Learned:  Our findings suggest that these domains should be considered prior to undertaking an international comparison of healthcare and social care. …”
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Perception and Experience of Medical Students Regarding Hybrid Problem-based Learning Technique at a Medical College in West Bengal, India: A Cross-sectional Study by Susmita Bhattacharya, Nandita Pal, Koushik Ghosh, Parthasarathi Chakrabarty, Sipra Saha, Debalina Das

“…They also felt that it improved their communication skills, teamwork ethics and motivated them to undertake self-directed learning.…”
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Co-producing research in the context of Covid-19: Global South and North collaborations by Rahma Hassan, Jessica Ritchie, Teela Sanders

“…Shared learning became an important value while undertaking such research, and mutual respect and support built lasting working ties among researchers as important elements of good collaboration. …”
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Antidepressant use during pregnancy and risk of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: systematic review of observational studies and methodological... by Daniel R. Morales, Jim Slattery, Stephen Evans, Xavier Kurz

“…Alternative comparisons and sibling designs may aid the interpretation of causality and their utility requires further evaluation, including understanding potential limitations of undertaking meta-analyses with such data.…”
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Coral reef island shoreline change and the dynamic response of the freshwater lens, Huvadhoo Atoll, Maldives by Lucy Carruthers, Holly East, Vasile Ersek, Andrew Suggitt, Millie Campbell, Kara Lee, Victoria Naylor, Dominic Scurrah, Liam Taylor, Liam Taylor

“…Additionally, rates of shoreline change were used to undertake numerical modelling of shifts in freshwater lens volume in 2030, 2050 and 2100 in response to changes in recharge. …”
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Diversified caregiver input to upgrade the Young Children’s Participation and Environment Measure for equitable pediatric re/habilitation practice by Vivian C. Villegas, Dianna L. Bosak, Zurisadai Salgado, Michelle Phoenix, Natalie Parde, Rachel Teplicky, Mary A. Khetani, High Value Early Intervention Research Group

“…Results also motivate the need for user-centered design of an intelligent virtual agent to strengthen user navigation, prior to undertaking a community-based pragmatic trial of its implementation for equitable practice.…”
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Does Intradialytic Group Exercise Programme Influence Patient-Reported Outcomes, Laboratory Parameters, and Anthropometric Parameters in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients? A Single... by Zhou L, Shi D, Zhang L, Wang Q, Chen L, Chen H

“…Lijuan Zhou,1,2,&ast; Dan Shi,2 Liyuan Zhang,2,&ast; Qian Wang,2 Li Chen,2 Honglin Chen3 1Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, People’s Republic of China; 2Nursing Department, Taizhou People’s Hospital, Taizhou, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Honglin Chen, Email honglinyjs@126.comBackground: Maintenance hemodialysis(MHD) patients often suffer from fatigue and are recommended to undertake physical activities. The optimal format of exercise rehabilitation for MHD patients remains uncertain despite demonstrated health benefits. …”
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Selección y Permanencia en la Educación Superior: el Caso de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán by Ileana López, Carlos Echazarreta, Silvia Pech, Brenda Gómez

“…A positive relationship was found between some areas of EXANI-II and general academic performance. For the students undertaking the academic program of Infirmary, no relationship was found between results in the EXANI-II and academic performance up to the fourth semester. …”
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Réprimer par le droit : L’intervention de la Brigade nationale de police judicaire dans les procès du Hirak El-Rif by Mariam Benalioua

“…The first shows how the BNPJ has evolved from a police force specializing solely in state security matters to a brigade with a much broader scope of intervention. The second undertakes to describe how the arrest practices of this brigade correspond to a "confrontational" style of intervention, characterized by the foregrounding of police authority and the use of force ( Maillard and Zagrodzi; 2017). …”
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O tratamento contábil do capital intelectual em empresas com valor de mercado superior ao valor contábil by Joel Marques de Oliveira, Ilse Maria Beuren

“…However, the intellectual capital systematized information must be part of the generated reports for the decion takings, so that the managers of these undertakings can effectively use them as a competitive differential in the management process.…”
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