APPLYING THE CAPABILITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND MOTIVATION BEHAVIOUR MODEL (COM-B) TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Applying the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation Behaviour Model (COM-B) to Guide the Development of Interventions to Improve Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to use the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) model to identify potential strategies aimed at improving the early detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the general population.Methods: We undertook a review of the literature to identify factors associated with participation

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Advanced Numerical Simulation and Modeling of Multi-Pass Welding Processes: Detailed Analysis of Temperature Distribution in Structural Elements

The growing importance of numerical simulations in the welding industry stems from their ability to enhance structural performance and sustainability by ensuring optimal manufacturing conditions.The use of the finite element method (FEM) allows for detailed and precise calculations of the mechanical and material changes caused by the welding proces

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Role of the Group B antigen of Streptococcus agalactiae: a peptidoglycan-anchored polysaccharide involved in cell wall biogenesis.

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B streptococcus, GBS) is a leading cause of infections in neonates and an emerging pathogen in adults.The Lancefield Group B carbohydrate (GBC) is a peptidoglycan-anchored antigen that defines this species as a Group B Streptococcus.Despite earlier immunological and biochemical characterizations, the function of this

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Interactive Field Effect of Atomic Bonding Forces on the Equivalent Elastic Modulus Estimation of Micro-Level Single-Crystal Copper by Utilizing Atomistic-Continuum Finite Element Simulation

This study uses the finite element analysis (FEA)-based Natural Feminine atomistic-continuum method (ACM) combined with the Morse potential of metals to determine the effects of the elastic modulus (E) of a given example on atomic-level single-crystal copper (Cu).This work aims to overcome the estimated drawback of a molecular dynamic calculation a

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