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Construction & Building Technology
Daria Zukowska, Gabriel Rojas, Esfand Burman, Gaelle Guyot, Maria del Carmen Bocanegra-Yanez, Jelle Laverge, Guangyu Cao, Jakub Kolarik
Summary: The survey results show that mechanical ventilation with heat recovery is commonly used in new low-energy residences in Europe, but there are still countries that use other types of ventilation due to tradition, national legislation, climatic conditions, and cost reasons. The main barriers against mechanical ventilation include high capital cost, space requirements, and duct routing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sibylle C. Mellinghoff, Caroline Bruns, Markus Albertsmeier, Juliane Ankert, Louis Bernard, Sofia Budin, Camille Bataille, Annika Y. Classen, Florian B. Cornely, Elodie Couve-Deacon, Maria Fernandez Ferrer, Jesus Fortun, Alicia Galar, Eva Grill, Thomas Guimard, Juergen A. Hampl, Sebastian Wingen-Heimann, Juan P. Horcajada, Felix Koehler, Carolin Koll, Joan Mollar, Patricia Munoz, Mathias W. Pletz, Jule Rutz, Jon Salmanton-Garcia, Harald Seifert, Ferdinand Serracino-Inglott, Alex Soriano, Jannik Stemler, Janne J. Vehreschild, Tim O. Vilz, Jan-Hendrik Naendrup, Oliver A. Cornely, Blasius J. Liss
Summary: This study retrospectively investigated the incidence and risk factors of S. aureus SSI in various surgical disciplines in Europe, and found a low infection rate. The study provides a method for utilizing big data in epidemiological research.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Federica Cucchiella, Alessia Condemi, Marianna Rotilio, Valeria Annibaldi
Summary: Countries with consolidated energy policies have higher yields in renewable energies, while those offering a variety of subsidies tend to experience greater growth. The paper also provides recommendations for states that have not met the 2020 targets.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingjing Jiang, Peter May
Summary: This study analyzed data on place of death in 30 European countries from 2005 to 2017, revealing varying trends by region and wealth level. It found that strong palliative care provision and generous government financing of long-term care were associated with fewer hospital deaths.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Economics
Beatriz Couto Ribeiro, Luciane Graziele Pereira Ferrero, Adriana Bin, Knut Blind
Summary: The energy transition in the electricity sector is driving the demand for novel technologies and innovation, characterized by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitalization trends. However, the regulated nature and slow technological dynamics of the sector pose challenges in providing proper innovation incentives. To address this, European countries introduced innovation-stimuli regulations, which positively impacted patenting activities in the electricity sector and fostered innovation, particularly among the early adopters.
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Construction & Building Technology
Rafael Gonzalez-Sancha, David Marin-Garcia, Manuel Duarte-Pinheiro, Miguel Jose Oliveira
Summary: This study aims to examine the regulations on ventilation rates in European dwellings and determine if modifications are necessary based on recommendations from international organizations. The results indicate that few countries have made significant changes to their ventilation rates.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Michael Padget, Pauline Adam, Marina Dorfmuller, Clara Blondel, Ines Campos-Matos, Myriam Fayad, Alberto Mateo-Urdiales, David Mesher, Adriana Pistol, Javiera Rebolledo, Flavia Riccardo, Maximilian Riess, Lavinia Cipriana Rusu, Didier Che, COVID Study grp
Summary: International comparisons of COVID-19 incidence rates are affected by differences in surveillance systems and reporting methods. Data collected from six European countries showed significant differences in testing rates, access to free testing, and types of tests recorded in national databases. Improving international comparisons could be achieved by including testing information or using alternative indicators such as death or hospitalization.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lucia Gozzo, Giovanni Luca Romano, Serena Brancati, Laura Longo, Daniela Cristina Vitale, Filippo Drago
Summary: According to European regulation, new drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune and immune dysfunctions must be approved by EMA before being marketed. Each country is responsible for national market access, based on assessment by HTA bodies. This study compares HTA recommendations issued by France, Germany, and Italy for MS drugs following EMA approval. Out of the 11 authorized MS drugs in Europe, there was no agreement on their therapeutic value, indicating the need for better efficacy and safety profiles.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rafael Cardoso, Feng Guo, Thomas Heisser, Harlinde De Schutter, Nancy Van Damme, Mef Christina Nilbert, Anne Julie Tybjerg, Anne-Marie Bouvier, Veronique Bouvier, Guy Launoy, Anne-Sophie Woronoff, Melanie Cariou, Michel Robaszkiewicz, Patricia Delafosse, Florence Poncet, Paul M. Walsh, Carlo Senore, Stefano Rosso, Valery E. P. P. Lemmens, Marloes A. G. Elferink, Sonja Tomsic, Tina Zagar, Arantza Lopez de Munain Marques, Rafael Marcos-Gragera, Montse Puigdemont, Jaume Galceran, Maria Carulla, Antonia Sanchez-Gil, Maria-Dolores Chirlaque, Michael Hoffmeister, Hermann Brenner
Summary: This study analyzed the potential effects of colorectal cancer screening programs in several European countries. The results showed that the proportion of screen-detected colorectal cancers varied widely between countries. Screen-detected cancers were more likely to be detected at an early stage compared to non-screen-detected cancers.
LANCET GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Vladimir Zmrhal, Martin Bartak
Summary: The article analyzes the risk of condensation in various European cities when using high-temperature air conditioning systems and presents technical measures to prevent condensation, which may reduce cooling capacity and affect thermal comfort. It also emphasizes the suitable solutions that should be adopted during the design phase to ensure the smooth operation of these energy-efficient systems.
BUILDING SIMULATION
(2021)
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Immunology
Olga Matveeva, Svetlana A. Shabalina
Summary: The effect of vaccination/booster administration dynamics on excess mortality during COVID-19 infection waves in European countries was evaluated. The study found that faster vaccination countries performed better in protecting their residents from mortality throughout the pandemic. Slower booster rates were associated with higher mortality during periods dominated by the Omicron variant. Rating: 8/10.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Angelika Van Hoy, Marcin Rzeszutek, Malgorzata Pieta, Jose M. Mestre, Alvaro Rodriguez-Mora, Nick Midgley, Joanna Omylinska-Thurston, Anna Dopierala, Fredrik Falkenstrom, Jennie Ferlin, Vera Gergov, Milica Lazic, Randi Ulberg, Jan Ivar Rossberg, Camellia Hancheva, Stanislava Stoyanova, Stefanie J. Schmidt, Ioana Podina, Nuno Ferreira, Antonios Kagialis, Henriette Loffler-Stastka, Ewa Gruszczynska
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine cross-cultural differences in burnout levels among psychotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that burnout at the individual level was positively related to self-enhancement and conservation values, but negatively related to self-transcendence and openness-to-change values. Additionally, male sex, younger age, being single, and reporting higher COVID-19-related distress were significant burnout correlates.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Alessandra Blonda, Teresa Barcina Lacosta, Mondher Toumi, Steven Simoens
Summary: This study explores the role of economic evaluation and budget impact analysis in the reimbursement of nusinersen. It was found that nusinersen was granted reimbursement in all jurisdictions, despite none of them considering it cost-effective. The majority of jurisdictions implemented a managed entry agreement (MEA).
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Business
Asta Pundziene, Rima Sermontyte-Baniule, Josep Rialp-Criado, Henry Chesbrough
Summary: The study examines the impact of open innovation on value creation in digital healthcare services, with a focus on clinical and economic value. Through a sample of 184 Lithuanian and Spanish physicians, the study confirms that open innovation indirectly affects value through patient and physician experience. It also highlights the context-dependent nature of open innovation and its variation across countries. The study introduces the concept of inside-in open innovation.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Law
Elizabeth R. DeSombre, Jette Steen Knudsen, Molly Elder
Summary: This paper compares the greening efforts of the busiest container and cargo ports in the US and the EU, examining how specific environmental decisions are influenced by regulatory characteristics in each region. The study finds systematic differences in the number and type of greening measures adopted, with the US focusing on local problems and the EU adopting broader regulations.
REGULATION & GOVERNANCE
(2023)
