Nutritional Status and Educational Performance of School-Aged Children in Lalibela Town Primary Schools, Northern Ethiopia by Muluken Ayalew, Alemayehu Bayray, Abate Bekele, Simegnew Handebo

“…A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from Feb 05- March 30, 2017 in Lalibela town. …”
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Hyponatremia is associated with malignant brain edema after mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke by Ao Qian, Longyi Zheng, Jia Duan, Lun Li, Wenli Xing, Shuang Tang

“…Methods A retrospective study was conducted at our center. The primary outcome was postoperative malignant brain edema (MBE). …”
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Numerical simulation of an HTL-free carbon-based perovskite solar cell with graphitic carbon nitride doped zinc oxide as electron transport layers by Joseph Kariuki, Nicholas Rono, Chinedu Christian Ahia, Eric Kibagendi Osoro, Edson L. Meyer

“…Simulations were carried out with an aid of a solar cell capacitance simulator (SCAPS-ID) conducted at AM 1.5 G and 100 mW cm−2. The optimal density defect of the absorber was maintained at 1.0×1012 cm−3, while the donor doping density of the ETL was achieved at 1.5×1022 cm−3 doping level. …”
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The relationship between perceptions toward advertising and consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor foods among adults in the United States: results from a national survey by Chan L. Thai, Jacqui Villarreal, Jacqueline A. Thai

“…The purpose of this study is to explore (1) the differences in perceptions toward and trust in food advertisements between racial/ethnic population subgroups; and (2) the associations between perceptions toward food advertising and the consumption of energy-dense, nutrient poor (EDNP) foods among adults using data from a national data set (n = 1,535).MethodsData from the National Cancer Institute’s Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) survey were utilized in this secondary data analysis study. We conducted one-way ANOVAs to evaluate demographic subgroup differences within advertising trust and perceptions, and utilized bivariate and multivariable linear regression models to examine associations between (1) the perceptions toward and trust in food advertisements between racial/ethnic population subgroups; and (2) the associations between perceptions toward food advertising and the consumption of EDNP foods, while controlling for sociodemographic factors.ResultsResults show significant differences between racial/ethnic groups on advertising perceptions (F = 8.59, p < 0.0001). …”
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Rate capability and electrolyte concentration: Tuning MnO2 supercapacitor electrodes through electrodeposition parameters by Hamed Soltani, Hamed Bahiraei, Shahnaz Ghasemi, Mazdak Hashempour

“…However, its full potential is impeded by inherent characteristics such as its low electrical conductivity, dense morphology, and hindered ionic diffusion, resulting in limited rate capability in supercapacitors. …”
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Patient–specific hemodynamic modeling to optimize LVAD speed and right heart health by Mustafa M. Ahmed, Holly Grant, Jasmine Martinez, Joshua Thomas, Mohammad Al-Ani, Alex Parker, Juan Vilaro, Juan Aranda, Venkat Keshav Chivukula

“…A virtual hemodynamic model (VHM) that can be tailored to each patient may provide useful guidance and reduce repeated studies. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis on 16 patients implanted with HeartMate 3 (HM3) who underwent RHC speed titration study as an outpatient. …”
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Management of Psychosis and Schizophrenia by Primary Care GPs: A Cross-Sectional Study in Spain by Jesús Sepúlveda-Muñoz, Casta Quemada González, María M. Hurtado Lara, Ángel Manuel Gutiérrez García, Celia Martí-García, José María García-Herrera Pérez-Bryan, José Miguel Morales-Asencio

“…Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey was conducted online. The survey, adapted and validated for the local context, included 22 items and 5 sociodemographic questions covering early detection, treatment options, physical health monitoring, and management challenges. …”
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Umbilical cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in hetosa district, Arsi zone, Ethiopia 2021: Community-based mixed design by Genat Balcha Abdi, Bekalu Kassie Alemu, Tensae KassaYizengaw, Beker Ahmed Hussein

“…Methods: A mixed-type cross-sectional study design was conducted in the Hetosa district of Arsi zone, from April 15 to May 15, 2021, with 550 mothers using a systematic random sampling technique for quantitative study. …”
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Residual TPO Content of Photopolymerized Additively Manufactured Dental Occlusal Splint Materials by Philipp Messer-Hannemann, Max Wienhold, Hoda Esbak, Alexander Brunner, Andreas Schönebaum, Falk Schwendicke, Susanne Effenberger

“…Grid-shaped specimens were fabricated using the recommended workflow of each manufacturer (n = 18). TPO extraction was conducted using a maximum of eight extraction cycles of 72 h at a temperature of 37 °C until no more TPO eluates were detected by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). …”
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Phytochemical and toxicological evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Premna integrifolia L. in male balb/c mice by Suman, Pratibha Gaurav, Rajesh Saini, Kavindra Nath Tiwari, Gautam Geeta Jiwatram

“…The oral acute toxicity of the ALEPI was conducted using male mice. The study involved administering single doses of ALEPI at 300, 2000, and 5000 mg/kg b.wt., followed by a fourteen-day observation period to monitor any signs of toxicity or adverse effects. …”
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Effectiveness of a personal health coaching intervention (diabetescoach) in patients with type 2 diabetes: protocol for an open-label, pragmatic randomised controlled trial by Oliver Faude, Fiona Streckmann, Lukas Zahner, Markus Gerber, Vivien Hohberg, Jan-Niklas Kreppke, Jan Kohl, Eleonora Seelig, Daniel König

“…This superiority study will be conducted in Switzerland. All enrolled patients (n=90) will receive the standard medical treatment for T2D. …”
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Dairy consumption and premature coronary artery disease onset: Iran premature coronary artery disease (IPAD) study insights by Noushin Mohammadifard, Ali Asadi, Ehsan Zarepur, Mohammad Hossein Paknahad, Alireza Khosravi, Razieh Hassannejad, Mohammad Kermani-Alghoraishi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan

“…This case-control study was conducted on 813 individuals with PCAD and 471 healthy controls. …”
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POPULATION GENETICS STUDY OF THE WHEAT LEAF RUST AGENT PUCCINIA TRITICINA IN DAGESTAN by E. I. Gultyaeva, E. L. Shaydayuk, K. M. Abdullaev

“…The study of the Derbent population  has a long history, and has been conducted since 1970. The aim of  this work is to analyze the virulence of the P. triticina population in 2008-2017.Materials and methods. …”
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The effect of a community-based health behaviour intervention on healthcare services use among people with type 2 diabetes in Nepal by Grish Paudel, Corneel Vandelanotte, M Mamun Huda, Padam Kanta Dahal, Lal Rawal

“…Methods: A cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted in the Kavrepalanchowk and Nuwakot districts of Nepal, enrolling 481 people with clinically diagnosed type 2 diabetes, aged 30–70 years. …”
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Performance Analysis of 2022 Women’s European Football Champion England National Team by Gizem Başkaya

“…In this direction, this study was conducted to analyze the England National Team, which was the champion in the 2022 Women's European Football Championship, in terms of different variables. …”
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Magnitude of Child Food Insecurity, Its Association with Child Immunization and Huosehold wealth Status, and Coping Strategies In Dabat Demographic and Surveillance System North We... by Nigusie Birhan Tebeje, Gashaw Andargie Biks, Solomon Mekonnen Abebe, Melike Endris Yesuf

“…A community-based cross-sectional survey has been conducted in Dabat demographic and health surveillance site among 7152 mothers/caretakers of children under the age of five years. …”
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A Research Synthesis of Therapeutic Interventions for Whiplash-Associated Disorder (WAD): Part 5 – Surgical and Injection-Based Interventions for Chronic WAD by Robert W Teasell, J Andrew McClure, David Walton, Jason Pretty, Katherine Salter, Matthew Meyer, Keith Sequeira, Barry Death

“…A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the strength of evidence associated with various WAD therapies. …”
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Anxiety, Depression, and Their Related Factors Among Parents/Guardians of Students Affected by Nigerian University Staff Strikes by Patrick Ayi Ewah, Idoo Womboh, Peter Agba Awhen, Felicia Agbor-Obun Dan

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 214 healthy adults (parent/guardians of students) aged 22-73 years during the university staff strike in 2022 in Nigeria. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-Reported Substance Use among Patients with Mental Illness in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study by Kilaye Karino, Joel S. Ambikile, Masunga K. Iseselo

“…Therefore, this study is aimed at determining the 12-month period prevalence of self-reported substance use and associated factors among patients with mental illness. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study among patients with mental illness at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. …”
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Un manifeste patrimonial pour la gastronomie by Marie-Hélène Bénetière, Isabelle Chave, Julie Faure, Michaël Vottero

“…In their respective specialities, heritage actors have gradually cleared the field of culinary practices, through the establishment and enhancement of heritage gardens and food plant conservatories, studies of the gastronomic heritage conducted by the services of the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage, work to restore or rehabilitate the architectural framework of gastronomy, protection of historic monuments, monuments and movable objects related to the culinary arts, the collection of specialised funds, sometimes called "gourmet funds", by archives and libraries and the constitution of collections of objects by museums, in particular ecomuseums and social museums. …”
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