Study protocol for the international Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Prospective Observational Cohort Study (SPOCS): understanding lupus and the role of type I interferon gene signatu... by Raj Tummala, Anna Berglind, Xia Wang, Henk Nab, Barnabas Desta, Edward R Hammond, Farhat Syed

“…Introduction The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Prospective Observational Cohort Study (SPOCS) aims to describe the disease course of SLE and its association with type I interferon gene signature (IFNGS) status.Methods and analysis SPOCS is an international, multicentre, prospective, observational cohort study designed to follow patients through biannual study visits during a 3-year observation period. …”
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Temporal variation in habitat quality shapes the distribution–abundance relationship in waterbirds at landscape scale by Constantinos Charalambous, Petr Musil, Mathilde Legoguelin, Zuzana Musilová, David Hořák

“…Here, we examine the DAR at the landscape level in a unique but overlooked model system, that is, a waterbird assemblage inhabiting fishponds within the Třeboňsko Basin Biosphere Reserve, Czechia. Using 12 years of biannual census data across 134 intensively managed fishponds, collected in May and July, we describe variation in the slope of the DAR, expressed as the association between bird density and fishpond occupancy. …”
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Evaluation of a national framework for rational use of medicines in Kazakhstan and its role in improving medicine use practices at the organizational and national levels by Gulzira Zhussupova, Ainur Aiypkhanova, Saule Zhaldybayeva, Dinara Satmbekova, Tamila Akhayeva, Sholpan Kaliyeva

“…In 2019 MoH established a national framework with indicators aimed at collecting qualitative and quantitative data from healthcare organizations as part of their annual self-evaluation, and biannual external evaluation by the National Research Center for Health Development (NRCHD). …”
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Nurture-U student mental health longitudinal survey: a study protocol by Kate E Saunders, Samuel R Chamberlain, Jemima Dooley, Edward R Watkins, Liz Forty, Sarah Rees, Anne C Duffy, Anthony Quinn, Ellen Marshall, Lucy Dorey, Kevin A Matlock, Alexandra Newbold, Lucy J Robinson

“…This study aims to address gaps in longitudinal data on student mental health in the UK and to identify risk and protective factors across diverse student populations.Methods and analysis The current Nurture-U survey is developed from the U-Flourish biannual survey study piloted at Queen’s and Oxford universities in Canada and the UK, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Schistosomiasis and Associated Factors among School Children in Wondo District, Ethiopia by Mustafa Geleto Ansha, Kemal Ahmed Kuti, Ephrem Girma

“…Thus, intensified effort is needed to address risk factors contributing to infection and control disease. Additionally, biannual mass drug administration with praziquantel is required according to the WHO standard.…”
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Impact of a potential Chlamydia vaccine in the USA: mathematical modelling analyses by Hiam Chemaitelly, Laith J Abu-Raddad, Houssein H Ayoub, Susanne F Awad, Monia Makhoul

“…The model’s calibration used age-specific CT prevalence data sourced from the biannual rounds of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. …”
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Work ability following breast cancer – the MyHealth randomized controlled trial by Trine A. Horsbøl, Lena Saltbæk, Caroline Urhammer, Randi V. Karlsen, Christoffer Johansen, Pernille E. Bidstrup, Beverley L. Høeg, Vibeke Zoffmann, Federica Belmonte, Ingelise Andersen, Anne S. Friberg, Mads N. Svendsen, Helle G. Christensen, Vesna Glavicic, Dorte L. Nielsen, Susanne O. Dalton

“…Control follow-up consisted of biannual outpatient visits with a physician. Linear mixed-effect models were applied to evaluate the effect of MyHealth on self-reported work ability at 6, 12, 24, and 36 months after randomization as measured by the Work Ability Score (WAS). …”
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Two Collaborative Projects for Coroplastic Research, V. The Work of the Academic Years 2018–2019 by Arthur Muller, Jaimee Uhlenbrock

“…An international team of 7 researchers has been meeting biannually to collaborate on two projects that are envisaged as aids for coroplastic research. …”
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Two Collaborative Projects for Coroplastic Research, III. The Work of the Academic Year 2015-2016. by Jaimee Uhlenbrock, Arthur Muller

“…An international team of 7 researchers has been meeting biannually to collaborate on two projects that are envisaged as aids for coroplastic research. …”
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Two Collaborative Projects for Coroplastic Research, IV. The Work of the Academic Years 2016–2017 by Arthur Muller, Jaimee Uhlenbrock

“…An international team of 7 researchers has been meeting biannually to collaborate on two projects that are envisaged as aids for coroplastic research. …”
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IGJR 2/2019: Open topic issue on intergenerational justice by IF and FRFG

“…The journal is released biannually and employs a double-blind peer review process. …”
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INCIDENCE OF BREAST CARCINOMA AND FIRSTDEGREE RELATIVE POSITIVITY by Ayesha Saeed, Tanya Fareed Khan Khakwani

“…The age group (45 till 60 yrs) as being the highest percentage of first degree relative positivity should be screened biannually. …”
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Participatory and Conventional Investigation of Tick Infestation in Camels and Cattle of Somali Pastoral Areas, Eastern Ethiopia by Mohamoud Mohamed Jama, Hassan Abdi Hussein, Shaban Mohamed Abdi, Teka Feyera

“…Finally, strategic tick control appropriate for specific management and production environments should be implemented biannually in wet seasons.…”
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Interventions for the management of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID): protocol for a living systematic review and network meta-analysis by Paul Garner, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Jason W Busse, Dena Zeraatkar, Thomas Agoritsas, Ariel Izcovich, Tari Turner, Lyn Turkstra, Roger S McIntyre, Rachel J Couban, Tyler Pitre, Sarah Kirsh, Tanvir Jassal, Michael Ling, Samantha Chakraborty, Signe A Flottorp

“…The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach will guide our assessment of the certainty of evidence.We will update our living review biannually, on the publication of a seminal trial, or when new evidence emerges that may change clinical practice.Conclusion This living systematic review and network meta-analysis will provide comprehensive, trustworthy and up-to-date summaries of the evidence addressing the benefits and harms of interventions for the treatment and management of long COVID. …”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Salmonella typhi among Food Handlers Working in Catering Establishments of Public Institutes Found in Dawuro Zone, South-Western Ethiopia by Abera Kumalo, Eyasu Gambura, Terfe Dodicho, Khawaja Shakeel Ahmed, Tamrat Balcha, Bahailu Beshir, Misrak Abraham

“…The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) and Salmonella among food handlers in the present study is relatively high compared to other different studies conducted in developed and developing countries. Therefore, biannually screening of food handlers for intestinal parasites (IPs) and periodic deworming of infected cases along with provision of food safety measures focusing on personal hygiene and environmental sanitation are recommended to control the parasitic infection in food handlers.…”
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IGJR issue 1/2018 by IF and FRFG

“… The IGJR publishes articles from the disciplines from the social sciences/humanities, reflecting the current state of research on intergenerational justice. It is released biannually and employs a double-blind peer review process. …”
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IGJR 1/2020: Housing crisis: How can we improve the situation for young people? by IF and FRFG

“…The journal is released biannually and employs a double-blind peer review process. …”
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IGJR 1/2020: Housing crisis: How can we improve the situation for young people? by IF and FRFG

“…The journal is released biannually and employs a double-blind peer review process. …”
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