Validation of a scale based on the DigComp framework on internet navigation and cybersecurity in older adults by Francisco de Paula Rodríguez-Miranda, Rocio Illanes-Segura, Yolanda Ceada-Garrido, Juan Carlos Infante-Moro

“…In this study, we present a new and reliable instrument adapted to the digital needs of seniors, which can be used by organizations and administrations to promote support policies and training activities for older adults within the active aging framework.…”
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Iron deficiency and common neurodevelopmental disorders-A scoping review. by Scout McWilliams, Ishmeet Singh, Wayne Leung, Sylvia Stockler, Osman S Ipsiroglu

“…While pre-, peri-, and early postnatal iron deficiency sets the stage for the risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders, iron deficiency acquired at later ages aggravates pre-existing neurodevelopmental disorders. …”
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Stress and Coping Strategies among Students: Review by J.A. Marakshina, V.I. Ismatullina, L.M. Marina

“…The analysis included articles where the participants were aged 17–25, primarily students. The analysis of theoretical and empirical studies allowed us to systematize the types of students' stressors and the specifics of coping strategies. …”
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miR-124-3p Combined with ANGPTL2 Has High Diagnostic Values for Obese and Nonobese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Hongmei Dai, Fangting Liu, Jianshu Lu, Yan Yang, Pingping Liu

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 5–20% of women of reproductive age. Interestingly, serum miR-124-3p and ANGPTL2 are differentially expressed in PCOS patients. …”
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Poor school attendance and exclusion: a systematic review protocol on educational risk factors for self-harm and suicidal behaviours by Sophie Epstein, Emmert Roberts, Rosemary Sedgwick, Katie Finning, Tamsin Ford, Rina Dutta, Johnny Downs

“…We aim to identify studies that explore the association between poor school attendance or exclusion and self-harm or suicidal behaviours in school-age children and adolescents. Two independent reviewers will screen titles, abstracts and full-text documents and independently extract relevant data for analysis. …”
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CULTURAL PROPERTIES OF BOVINE RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS STRAIN AB1908 by V. V. Kirpichenko, S. V. Kononova, A. V. Kononov, O. P. Byadovskaya, B. L. Manin, A. V. Sprygin

“…The following virus cultivation optimal parameters were also determined during this study: the age of the culture for virus inoculation should be 1–2 days and multiplicity of inoculation should be 0.1 TCID50/cell.…”
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Premature Mortality from Colorectal Cancer by Ronaldo Valdés Villafranca, Suleidy Pérez García, Ángel Ernesto Ramos Cordero, Suniel Pérez García, Rubén Valdés Villafranca, Elvis Hernández

“…The variables described were age groups, sex, year of death, municipality of residence and years of life potentially lost. …”
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The Burden of HIV Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Jimma University Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia: A Retrospective Observational Study by Taye Kebede, Michael Dayu, Abiot Girma

“…The seroprevalence is high in urban residents (4.4%) and age group of 25–29 years (38.9%) (p value <0.05). …”
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Analysis of Influencing Factors and Construction of a Column Chart Model for Postoperative Pulmonary Infection in Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury by Wu G, Zhong X, Chen J

“…Independent risk factors for postoperative pulmonary infection in patients with severe TBI included age ≥ 60 years, diabetes, tracheotomy, operation time ≥ 4 hours, sputum excretion in the supine position, mechanical ventilation duration ≥ 7 days, and GCS score < 8 points mechanical ventilation duration (P< 0.05). …”
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The analysis of the relationship between respiratory functions and body compositions of alpine discipline and cross-country skiing athletes by Buket Sevindik Aktaş

“…The results revealed positive correlations between age and FVC (0.563), FEV1 (0.521), PEF (0.679), and MVV (0.511) in cross-country skiing athletes. …”
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The relationship between physical activity, fatigue, sleep quality, and anxiety levels of students during the university examination period by Emine Baran, Ayşenur Yılmaz

“… Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the physical activity level of university students during exam week and to investigate the relationship between physical activity level and the severity of fatigue, sleep quality, and anxiety. Methods: Volunteers aged 18-30 years, studying in health sciences, were included in the study. …”
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Teak-Soil Interaction: Teak (Tectona grandis) Plantations Impact and are Impacted by Soil Properties and Fertility in Southwestern Ghana by Michael Asigbaase, Michael Annan, Daniel Adusu, Simon Abugre, Collins Ayine Nsor, Samuel Kumi, Selina Adutwumwaa Acheamfour

“…The study was conducted in teak plantations aged 5, 10, 15, 20, and over 20 years and an adjacent natural forest remnant. …”
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Knowledge and attitude towards ankle sprain management among primary care physicians in the department of family medicine, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Abdullah A. Alzahrani, Norah A. AlQarni, Fahad S. Alghamdi, Tariq A. Alghamdi

“…Results: A total of 88 primary care physicians were included. Physicians’ ages ranged from 25 to 60 years with a mean age of 33.4 ± 7.4 years old. …”
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C-Reactive Protein As A Response Indicator In Drug-Naïve Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Hospital-Based Study by Ather Muneer, Nargis Munir, Nadia Shams, Mirza Inam, Usman Ghani, Neelam Ayub

“…Results: Amongst the 30 cases, 11(36.7%) were males and 19(63.3%) were female patients. The mean age was 35.95±7.85 years. Both groups were matched concerning age, gender, BMI and baseline HRSD score (p>0.05). …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Patient-Centered Standardized Prophylaxis Processes in Enhancing Patient Satisfaction and Return Intentions by Wen Tao, Tingfang Liu

“…Among the respondents, 438 received standardized prophylaxis services, while 388 were in the non-standardized group, with a mean age of 38.2 ± 12.1 years and 50.24% male participation. …”
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Effect of hypnotherapy on paediatric cancer pain management in Indonesia: A quasi-experimental study by Sri Hartini M.A, Nafisatun Nisa, Satriya Pranata, Mudy Oktiningrum, Sri Puguh Kristiawati

“…Pain scores were compared using ANCOVA, but pain categories were compared using the chi-square test.Results: The mean age of the subjects was 8.8 (standard deviation, 4.2) years; 60% were boys. …”
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Awareness of workplace hazards and preventive measures among sandstone mineworkers in Rajasthan, India: A cross-sectional study by Absar Ahmad

“…Awareness of workplace hazards was associated with age less than 60, young age of starting work in mines (< 30 years), hours work per day (< 8 hr), and no availability of drinking water facility. …”
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Association between fluoride exposure and the risk of serum CK and CK-MB elevation in adults: a cross-sectional study in China by Junhua Wu, Ming Qin, Yue Gao, Yang Liu, Xiaona Liu, Yuting Jiang, Yanmei Yang, Yanhui Gao

“…Stratified analysis revealed that urinary fluoride concentration was associated with CK elevation in villagers under the age of 60 years (OR = 1.80 [95% CI: 1.26–2.59]). …”
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Evaluation of the willingness to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with automated external defibrillator (AED) among Hong Kong Chinese using the theory of planned behavio... by Victor C W Tam, Anthony Wai Leung Kwok

“…This study evaluated the willingness and associated factors of performing CPR with AED in HK using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB).Methods A total of 1449 responses from HK Chinese aged 15–64 years were collected in a cross-sectional online survey using convenience sampling on social media including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. …”
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Performance of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete in Structural Applications by Puneet Kaura, P N Ojha, Brijesh Singh

“…Mechanical behaviour of concrete was studied through tests like compressive strength (at age of 1, 3, 7, 28, 56 and 90 days) and flexure strength (at an age of 7, 28 and 90 days). …”
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