Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by K M Saif-Ur-Rahman, Md Shariful Islam, Anupam Sarker, Rina Das, Saraban Ether

“…Four of the studies also demonstrated a significant reduction of different secondary outcomes like weight, BMI, fasting and 2-hour plasma glucose and HbA1c. All the studies demonstrated a low ROB in most of the bias assessment domains with some unclear results in allocation concealments.Conclusions Emphasising non-pharmacological interventions for T2DM prevention can improve health outcomes and lessen the economic burdens, which will be of paramount importance in LMICs.Systematic review registration number CRD42020191507…”
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Protocol for a systematic review on tertiary prevention interventions for patients with stroke in African countries by Adamu Addissie, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Thomas Frese, Eric Sven Kroeber, Lucas Adam, Alexander Bauer, Susanne Unverzagt

“…We will search from inception of each database and repeat this strategy 3 months prior to review submission. Details of all eligible studies will be extracted and risk of bias for outcomes on global disability or dependence in daily living will be assessed. …”
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Variation in Assessing Renal Allograft Rejection: A National Assessment of Nephrology Practice by John Peabody, Paul Billings, Czarlota Valdenor, Zach Demko, Solomon Moshkevich, David Paculdo, Mary Tran

“…We measured clinical practice in a representative sample of 175 practicing nephrologists. All providers cared for simulated patients’ status after renal transplant ranging from 30-75 years in age and 3-24 months after transplant. …”
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The Adducts Lipid Peroxidation Products with 2′-DeoxyNucleosides: A Theoretical Approach of Ionisation Potential by Boleslaw T. Karwowski

“…The obtained results indicate that the AIPs of all the investigated molecules fell within a range of 5.72 and 5.98 eV, which is consistent with the reference value of 7,8-dihydro-8-oxo-2′-deoxyguanosine (^OXOdGua), 5.78 eV. …”
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Protective and risk factors of mental health of working age adults with adventitious total bilateral blindness and low vision: A scoping review protocol. by Nneoma Dike, Lucia D'Ambruoso, Heather May Morgan, Zoë Skea, Emma-Louise Tarburn

“…Two reviewers will independently conduct double screening of all the titles and abstracts in Rayyan- a web application, and full texts in Endnote while three other reviewers will conduct screening of a subset of for example 10% of titles and abstracts and full texts. …”
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Matching plus regression adjustment for the estimation of the average treatment effect on survival outcomes: a case study with mosunetuzumab in relapsed/refractory follicular lymph... by Danilo Di Maio, S. A. Mitchell, S. Batson, E. Keeney, Howard H. Z. Thom

“…Consistent findings (HR range 0.25–0.47 and 0.21–0.50 with all CIs excluding/including 1 for PFS/OS, respectively) were observed in sensitivity analyses. …”
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A comparative evaluation of haematological and biochemical parameters of Nemipterus randalli and Pagellus erythrinus species living in Gökova Bay, Türkiye by Rifat Tezel, Ümit Acar, Sercan Yapıcı

“…Statistical analyses revealed that all of the haematological parameters of N. randalli are higher than the P. erythrinus (p < 0.05). …”
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The design of paper-based electroanalytical microfluidic device coupled with post-synthesized molecularly imprinted polymers (rGO/Au@Ag2S/PANI/polyacrylamide) for the detection of... by Mina Adampourezare, Karim Asadpour-Zeynali, Miguel de la Guardia, Jafar Ezzati Nazhad Dolatabadi

“…Ag/GQD/chitosan nano ink was used to construct reference and counter electrodes and Au@Ag2S/GQD/chitosan nano ink was used to construct working electrode. rGO/Au@Ag2S/anline nano-sheets were encapsulated with acrylamide as a functional monomer to create novel nano-sized molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) and was used for the modification of electrode working.Paper substrate was modified for forming a hydrophobic region around the hydrophilic region on the filter paper and were suitable for the evaluation of target molecules in aqueous environment. All steps of making the MIP and non-imprinted polymer (NIP) sensors are illustrated by FE-SEM, Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and FT-IR. …”
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Validation and assessment of the arabic psychological first aid scale among physicians, nurses, and counselors in Jordan by Basma Eid Alshareef, Othman A. Alfuqaha, Ibraheem B. Maali, Khaled Amer

“…The Arabic version of PFA helps all HCPs in Arab countries to assess, apply, and implement PFA interventions.…”
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Chemical and sensory differentiation of Nemea PDO sub-zones wines: two vintages experiment by Miliordos Dimitrios Evangelos, Goulioti Elli, Lola Despina, Kanapitsas Alexandros, Kontoudakis Nikolaos, Kotseridis Yorgos

“…Descriptive sensory analysis was carried out by a trained panel for all produced wines. The findings revealed variations in volatile compounds among wines, that were primarily influenced by grape provenance, which in turn shaped unique compositional and sensory characteristics. …”
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Normative Reference Values and Validity for the 30-Second Chair-Stand Test in Healthy Young Adults by Donald H. Lein Jr., Mansour Alotaibi, Marzouq Almutairi, Harshvardhan Singh

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional # Methods Eighty-one participants completed this study. All participants performed two trials of 30CST, 5-times sit-to-stand (5xSTS), and lateral step-up test (LSUT). …”
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Pharmacological interventions for hidradenitis suppurativa: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials and non-randomised studies by Phichayut Phinyo, Surapon Nochaiwong, Naritthorn Aroonsakul, Lalita Lumkul, Nutcha Jarupanich, Jacek Szepietowski, Mati Chuamanochan

“…The predefined primary outcomes will include treatment responses that reflect the patient’s perspective and all-cause discontinuation. Screening, selection, extraction, assessment of the risk of bias and analysis of the strength of the evidence will be performed independently by a pair of reviewers. …”
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Investigation of Fe-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Silver Tungstate as a Ternary Visible Light Active Photocatalyst by Eid H. Alosaimi, Nadia Azeem, Noor Tahir, Asim Jilani, Muhammad Zahid, Salman. S. Alharthi, Javed Iqbal, Muhammad Yaseen, Zulfiqar Ahmad Rehan, Imran Shahid

“…Heterogeneous photocatalysis is one of the broadly used technologies for wastewater treatment among all advanced oxidation processes. Graphitic carbon nitride alone or in combination with various other semiconductor metal oxide materials acts as a competent visible light active photocatalyst for the removal of recalcitrant organic pollutants from wastewater. …”
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Qatar residents' satisfaction for using the Doha Metro Rail System: An analysis for sustainable transportation by Larry C. Flores, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Crisha Mae M. Cedron

“…Crisis management, accessibility, and perceived economic benefits all had a considerable positive impact on passenger trust. …”
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The effect of sowing dates on the yield of soybean (<i>Glycine max</i> (L.) Merr.) accessions differing in maturity schedules under the climate conditions of Irkutsk Province by N. B. Katysheva, A. V. Pomortsev, N. V. Dorofeev, S. Yu. Zorina, L. G. Sokolova, A. S. Zhuravkova, Yu. S. Bukin, A. I. Katyshev

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Synthesis, Characterization, Cyclic Voltammetry, and Biological Studies of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) Complexes of a Tridentate Schiff Base, 1-((E)-(2-Mercaptophenylimino) Methyl)... by Maurice Kuate, Mariam Asseng Conde, Evans Ngandung Mainsah, Awawou G. Paboudam, Francis Merlin M. Tchieno, Kevin I. Y. Ketchemen, Ignas Tonle Kenfack, Peter T. Ndifon

“…The Schiff base and its metal complexes were characterized using 1H-NMR, microanalysis, FT-IR, UV-visible, and mass spectroscopy (ESI-MS). All the compounds are soluble in DMSO and DMF. Spectroscopic studies show that the ligand coordinates to the metal center through the azomethine nitrogen, naphthoxide oxygen, and thiophenoxide sulfur to form a tridentate chelate system. …”
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A novel graph neural network based approach for influenza-like illness nowcasting: exploring the interplay of temporal, geographical, and functional spatial features by Jiajia Luo, Xuan Wang, Xiaomao Fan, Yuxin He, Xiangjun Du, Yao-Qing Chen, Yang Zhao

“…Notably, our approach exhibits excellent capability in accurately and timely capturing short-term influenza outbreaks during the flu season, outperforming competitors across all evaluation metrics. Conclusion The incorporation of dual topology processing and the subsequent fusion mechanism allows the model to explore in-depth spatiotemporal feature interactions. …”
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Acute Angiographic and Intermediate-Term Clinical Results of Patients with Non-Left Main Coronary Bifurcation Lesions Treated with BVS by Jailed Semi-Inflated Balloon Technique and... by Chieh-Shou Su, Keng-Hao Chang, Chih-Hung Lai, Yu-Wei Chen, Tzu-Hsiang Lin, Hung-Chih Pan, Tsun-Jui Liu, Wen-Lieng Lee

“…The intermediate-term clinical outcomes were good in terms of incidence of target lesion failure, target lesion revascularization, target vessel revascularization, myocardial infarction, and all-cause death in both groups. Conclusion. The use of JSIBT for treating CABD with modern BVS can provide SB protection as similar as those with DES, even with higher incidence of acute SB dissection/occlusion. …”
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Dietary Variations in a Multiethnic Parkinson’s Disease Cohort and Possible Influences on Nonmotor Aspects: A Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study by Anna Sauerbier, Anette Schrag, Pablo Martinez-Martin, Lynsey J. Hall, Miriam Parry, Laurie K. Mischley, Panagiotis Zis, K. Ray Chaudhuri

“…The primary aim of this cross-sectional analysis was to compare dietary habits in a multiethnic PD population and investigate potential nonmotor differences. All patients completed a dietary habits questionnaire. …”
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Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention to Apply Freemium Services in Islamic Lifestyle Digital Applications Using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) by Yan Putra Timur, Ririn Tri Ratnasari, Anwar Allah Pitchay, Dyah Permata Sari, Muhammad Rifqi

“…Conclusion: The research described that all UTAUT variables, along with UT and US, influenced the intention to adopt freemium services in ILDA. …”
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