Enhancement of weld penetrations classification model performance through the implementation of denoising methods towards the acquired acoustic and optical signals during laser beam welding process by Aleem, S.A.A., Mohd Fadhlan, Mohd Yusof, M., Ishak, F. R. M., Romlay, I., Ishak

“…The increased demand for predictive monitoring in Laser Beam Welding (LBW) process for quality management of the welded joint has led to the development of systems utilizing various signals with the combination of acoustic and optical signals being particularly cost-effective and less complex. …”
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Wholesale central bank digital currencies: approaches, implementation strategies and use cases by Bear, K, Vertex, P, Zhang, B, Hussain, H, Coelho, H

Circularly polarized antennas and phased arrays for 5G applications by Hu, Yiyun

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Associations between health literacy and health care utilization and mortality in patients with coexisting diabetes and end-stage renal disease : a prospective cohort study by Griva, Konstantina, Loong, Russel K. L., Nandakumar, Mooppil, Rajeswari, Moothathamby, Khoo, Eric Y. H., Lee, Vanessa Y. W., Kang, Augustine W. C., Osborne, Richard H., Brini, Stefano, Newman, Stanton P.

“…Objectives Health literacy encompasses a broad skill set linked to patients' self-management ability and the complexity of their health care environments. Self-management in the context of multimorbidity is particularly challenging, placing patients at risk of poor clinical outcomes. …”
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Effectiveness of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease integrated care pathway in a regional health system : a propensity score matched cohort study by Wu, Christine Xia, Hwang, Chi Hong, Tan, Woan Shin, Tai, Kai Pik, Kwek, Lynette Siang Lim, Chee, Thong Gan, Choo, Yee Mun, Phng, Francis Wei Loong, Chua, Gerald Seng Wee

“…Objective: The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) integrated care pathway (ICP) programme was designed and implemented to ensure that the care for patients with COPD is comprehensive and integrated across different care settings from primary care to acute hospital and home. …”
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Effect of glass fibre reinforced polymer composite material on structural performance of reinforced concrete beams through experimental observation and finite element modelling : A critical review by Solahuddin, Azuwa, Fadzil, Mat Yahaya

“…Incorporating CFRP composite material has enhanced the structural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams (RCB) as external reinforcement. It is also important to compile a summary of how different RCB characteristics are affected by GFRP. …”
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拉盖尔-高斯光束照射产生散斑场的特性研究 = Study on properties of speckle field formed by Laguerre-Gaussian beam illumination by 李新忠 Li Xinzhong, 田晓敏 Tian Xiaomin, 王辉 Wang Hui, 汤洁 Tang Jie, 王屹山 Wang Yishan, 聂兆刚 Nie Zhaogang, 李贺贺 Li Hehe, 王静鸽 Wang Jingge

“…The properties of speckle field is studied when Laguerre-Gaussian (LG) beams illuminate a ground glass plate. The LG vortex beams are generated by a spatial light modulator combing with computer-generated hologram. …”
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Fabrication of core−shell structure of M@C (M=Se, Au, Ag2Se) and transformation to yolk−shell structure by electron beam irradiation or vacuum annealing by Zhu, Jixin, Sun, Ting, Hng, Huey Hoon, Ma, Jan, Boey, Freddy Yin Chiang, Lou, David Xiong Wen, Zhang, Hua, Xue, Can, Chen, Hongyu, Yan, Qingyu

“…Se@C, Au/Se@C and Ag2Se@C, can be achieved through thermal evaporation under electron beam irradiation or vacuum annealing to evaporate Se. …”
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Multiple introductions of NRCS-A Staphylococcus capitis to the neonatal intensive care unit drive neonatal bloodstream infections: a case-control and environmental genomic survey by Lees, EA, Gentry, J, Webster, H, Sanderson, N, Eyre, D, Wilson, D, Lipworth, S, Crook, D, Wong, THN, Mark, A, Jeffery, K, Paulus, S, Young, BC

“…</strong> The Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A strain has emerged as a global cause of late-onset sepsis associated with outbreaks in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) whose transmission is incompletely understood.…”

The development of volcanic ash cloud layers over hours to days due to atmospheric turbulence layering by Bursik, Marcus, Yang, Qingyuan, Bear-Crozier, Adele, Pavolonis, Michael, Tupper, Andrew

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Tribological properties of three-dimensionally printed Ti-6Al-4V material via electron beam melting process tested against 100Cr6 steel without and with Hank's solution by Khun, Nay Win, Toh, Wei Quan, Tan, Xi Peng, Liu, Erjia, Tor, Shu Beng

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A service evaluation of the implementation of a novel digital intervention for hypertension self-monitoring and management system in primary care (SHIP): protocol for a mixed methods study by Smith, A, Tucker, KL, Barnes, RK, Drakesmith, CW, Agwunobi, A, Bateman, PA, Forbes, A, de Lusignan, S, Ford, GA, Fujiwara, T, Hobbs, FR, Koshiaris, C, Mant, J, McKinstry, B, Pollock, S, Rice, C, Yang, Y, McManus, RJ

“…Aim: The self-monitoring and management service evaluation in primary care (SHIP) study will evaluate a novel digital intervention for hypertension management and medication titration platform (“Hypertension-Plus”) that is currently undergoing initial implementation into primary care in several parts of the UK. …”

A comparison of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor kidney outcome trial participants with a real-world chronic kidney disease primary care population by Forbes, AK, Hinton, W, Feher, MD, Elson, W, Ordóñez-Mena, JM, Joy, M, Fan, X, Banerjee, D, Cole, NI, Munro, N, Whyte, M, Suckling, RJ, Swift, PA, de Lusignan, S

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional analysis of adults with CKD in English primary care was conducted using the Oxford-Royal College of General Practitioners Clinical Informatics Digital Hub. …”

Exploring barriers and enablers of self-management behaviours in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: A qualitative study from the perceptions of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in primary care by Zhu, Xiaoli, Lee, Eng Sing, Lim, Phoebe X. H., Chen, Yee Chui, Chan, Frederick H. F., Griva, Konstadina

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious threat to global health and diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) remains one of the most common complications of DM1 affecting around 20 million people annually.2 DFUs are complex to treat, take months or years to heal, and the recurrence rates remain high up to 40% within 1 year of healing.3 People with DFUs are at risk of prolonged healing times and hospitalisation, reduced quality of life4, 5 and higher five-year mortality rates.3 Moreover, DFU is a causal factor for up to 85% of patients with diabetes who subsequently undergo lower extremity amputation3, 6 and is a leading cause of global disability.2 Singapore has the highest rate of diabetic lower extremity amputation (DLEA) in the world7 because of DFU and the trend is increasing.8 Additionally, DFU is a substantial clinical and economic burden to health systems in Singapore with escalating healthcare costs corresponding to more proximal amputation levels and high re-admission rates.9 Thus, understanding barriers to managing DFU is vital for improving patient care.…”
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Prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated factors in a primary care clinic in Malacca: a cross-sectional study by Ali, Hanifatiyah, May, Janarisa Mustar, Yein, Lee Ping, Abdul Rashid, Aneesa

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and its associated factors in a primary care clinic. Materials and methods: A cross sectional study was done in a government funded primary care clinic in Melaka involving type 2 diabetes mellitus patients aged 18 years and above using a systematic random sampling. …”
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Combining laser frequency combs and iodine cell calibration techniques for Doppler detection of exoplanets by Cahoy, K., Fischer, D., Spronck, J., Demille, D.

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Patient and healthcare professional perspectives on the Practical Guide to Implementing PROMs in Gender-Affirming Care (PG-PROM-GAC): analysis of open-ended responses from patients and healthcare professionals by Kamran, R, Jackman, L, Laws, A, Stepney, M, Harrison, C, Jain, A, Rodrigues, J

“…<p><strong>Importance</strong> Several international calls have been made for evidence-based patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) implementation for gender-affirming care. The Practical Guide to Implementing PROMs in Gender-Affirming Care (PG-PROM-GAC) is a resource which can help guide PROM implementation efforts, developed using a three-phase participatory research approach with transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients and gender-affirming healthcare professionals. …”

Development of Attention-based Prediction Models for All-cause Mortality, Home Care Need, and Nursing Home Admission in Ageing Adults in Spain Using Longitudinal Electronic Health Record Data by Carrasco-Ribelles, LA, Cabrera-Bean, M, Khalid, S, Roso-Llorach, A, Violán, C

“…Considering longitudinal rather than cross-sectional information from primary care electronic health records (EHRs) can contribute to more informed predictions. …”

Effectiveness of digital education on communication skills among medical students : systematic review and meta-analysis by the digital health education collaboration by Kyaw, Bhone Myint, Posadzki, Pawel, Paddock, Sophie, Car, Josip, Campbell, James, Car, Lorainne Tudor

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Promoting the implementation of clinical decision support systems in primary care: A qualitative exploration of implementing a Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)-guided decision support system in asthma consultations by Morton, K, Santillo, M, Van Velthoven, MH, Yardley, L, Thomas, M, Wang, K, Ainsworth, B, Tonkin-Crine, S

“…Participants included asthma nurses, pharmacists, General Practitioners and respiratory nurse specialists involved in conducting asthma reviews in primary care. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”