24.04.2025
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Cervical cancer mortality trend in Montenegro—1990–2018
Abstract
Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, resulting in an estimated 350 000 deaths worldwide in 2022. Public health preventive strategies can modify the burden of cervical cancer. This study aimed to assess the mortality trends of cervical cancer in Montenegro from 1990 to 2018 and identify the impact of preventive measures on mortality rates associated with cervical cancer. The data concerning cervical cancer mortality from 1990 to 2018...
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21.04.2025
MDPI AG
Peer Violence in Youth Sport: Do Age, Year of Training, and Type of Sport Affect Outcomes?
Background: In sports and physical activities, destructive behaviors such as aggression and violence are not uncommon. Although sports and physical activities have many benefits, they can also have negative consequences. This study aimed to investigate the factors that can contribute to the manifestation of aggression and interpersonal violence (IV). The variables incorporated were the athletes’ age, sports experience (training years), and type of sport. Methods: This study included n = 2091 youth...
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17.04.2025
SAGE Publications
Machine learning for improved medical device management: A focus on dialysis machines
Background
Dialysis is a very complex treatment that is received by around 3 million people annually. Around 10% of the death cases in the presence of the dialysis machine were due to the technical errors of dialysis devices. One of the ways to maintain dialysis devices is by using machine learning and predictive maintenance in order to reduce the risk of patient's death, costs of repairs and provide a higher quality treatment.
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16.04.2025
MDPI AG
The Influence of Vehicle Color on Speed Perception in Nighttime Driving Conditions
Vehicle color coatings have long been recognized as a factor influencing road safety, particularly regarding their impact on speed perception and crash risk. This study aims to examine how different vehicle color coatings affect drivers’ perception of speed under nighttime driving conditions, with a specific focus on sustainability and visibility. A controlled laboratory experiment was conducted using a driving simulator to replicate realistic night traffic scenarios. A total of 161 participants...
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