Echoes of Strain: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of China’s Zero-COVID Policy on College Students’ Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms by Wang S, Zou X, Tang Q, Zhang L, Liu X, Liu G, Tao Y

“…This study aims to investigate how depressive and insomnia symptoms evolved among Chinese college students throughout the pandemic, including the beginning and end of the dynamic zero-COVID policy period.Patients and Methods: We conducted a 2-years longitudinal survey involving 1102 college students, collecting data at three key time points. …”
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Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Keluarga dengan Tingkat Kecacatan pada Penderita Kusta di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman Tahun 2013 by Agusti Nala Sari, Rina Gustia, Edison

“…The objective of this study was to determine correlation between knowledge and attitudes of families with the grading of disabilities in leprosy patients in the regency of Padang Pariaman 2013.The experiment was conducted at Puskesmas Pauh Kambar and Puskesmas Ulakan in the regency of Padang Pariaman by using a cross-sectional design. …”
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Changes in taste and odor sensitivities during repeated bicycle ergometer exercises by Masataka Narukawa, Kensuke Nojiri, Rina Matsuda, Momo Murata, Seiji Sakate, Sachiko Kuga, Hidetoshi Ue

“…The sensory tests were conducted five times in total: after each exercise segment and once before exercise as a control. …”
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Herbicide resistance in Leptochloa chinensis (L.) Nees populations from different regions of Jiangsu Province, China: sensitivity differences and underlying mechanisms by Peng Xu, Ke Wang, Yawen Ju, Yousheng Fu, Axiu Zhu, Kaige Cao, Hongchun Wang

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to elucidate sensitivity differences and the mechanisms underlying the resistance of L. chinensis (L.) …”
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Utility of a novel point-of-care test for albuminuria in communities at high risk for chronic kidney disease in Thailand by Aminu K Bello, Kriang Tungsanga, Nattachai Srisawat, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Somkanya Tungsanga, Rungrawee Nantanawijit, Patcharakorn Kiatamornrak, Win Kulvichit, Umphan Ngoensawat, Sasipa Tachaboon, Janejira Dinhuzen, Watchadaporn Chaisuriyong, Kittinan Komolpis, Sadudee Peerapornratana

“…Conversely, the POCT urine dipstick for protein had poor sensitivity, positive predictive value and accuracy.Conclusion The urine albumin test strip is a highly effective tool to conduct point-of-care identification for early CKD among high-risk populations. …”
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Exploring survival rates in HIV-infected Ethiopian children receiving HAART: a retrospective cohort study by Yimam Getaneh, Yared Dejene, Birhanemeskel T. Adankie, Siti Qamariyah Khairunisa, Dominicus Husada, Kuntaman Kuntaman, Maria Inge Lusida

“…This study aimed to estimate the survival rate and identify associated factors among HIV-infected children on antiretroviral therapy.Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted from August to December 2022 in 13 health facilities (HFs) using records of 554 children (<15 years old) initiating HAART from 2007 to 2019. …”
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Determinants of Halal Tourism of Setu Babakan Jakarta Based on Global Muslim Travel Index and Importance Performance Analysis by Tati Handayani, Sufyati HS, Purwanto Widodo, Pusporini, Anggi Angga Resti

“…To ensure that the analysis results are valid and credible and can be applied by the management of PBB Setu Babakan, research was conducted using primary data with Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). …”
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Assessment of Treatment Outcomes and Associated Factors Among Pediatric Patients With Burkitt Lymphoma at Kenyatta National Hospital by Divya Kumari Toor, Amsalu Degu, Peter N. Karimi

“…Methods and Results A retrospective one‐arm cohort study was conducted to examine the treatment outcomes of pediatric patients with Burkitt lymphoma. …”
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Chronic lower back pain among occupational workers: effect of relaxation technique on quality of working life, pain and disability level with nurse-led intervention by Nabila ELSayed Sabola, Kamal Wifaq, Musaad M. Alruwaili, Rasha Kamal Mohamed Sweelam, Sabah Hassan El-Amrosy, Amal Yousef Abdelwahed

“…Recommendation Health education and awareness programs should be conducted to improve the quality of life for industrial workers with LBP. …”
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Timing of risk factors, prodromal features, and comorbidities of dementia from a large health claims case–control study by Stefan Teipel, Manas Akmatov, Bernhard Michalowsky, Steffi Riedel-Heller, Jens Bohlken, Jakob Holstiege

“…In addition, the study identified non-specific diagnoses that showed a steep increase in risk close to the index date, such as psychosis, conduct disorder, and other sensory disorders. Consideration of these diagnoses, which may represent prodromal features rather than risk factors for dementia, may help to identify people with dementia in routine care.…”
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Application value of central venous-arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure difference in postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients with acute aortic dissection by Lei Wang, Zhen Hong Wang, Duan Qi Zhu, Xin Yi Xie, Xin Chen, Xiao Liang Wang

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the general data of 236 patients. Blood gas samples were collected from the arterial and venous lines at various time points during the surgery, including before and after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), immediately after CPB initiation, before and after deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, 30 min after rewarming, and 5 min before weaning from CPB. …”
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Heavy metals concentration in the sediment of the aquatic environment caused by the leachate discharge from a landfill by L. Sulistyowati, N. Nurhasanah, E. Riani, M. Cordova

“…Therefore, it is essential to conduct study on the sediment quality of this river. …”
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Approaches to implementing and financing primary health care in Kenya: a case of seven counties by Janette Karimi, Salim Hussien, Elizabeth Wangia, Mercy-Irene Kimani, Mohamud Mohamed, Melissa Wanda, Rosemarie Muganda, Rachel Ndirangu, Daniel Mwai, Mercy Wanjala, Fadhila Richter

“…Key informant interviews were conducted with county health officials and partners. …”
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Long-term effect of repeated application of pig slurry digestate on microbial communities in arable soils by Daniela Mora-Salguero, Lionel Ranjard, Thierry Morvan, Samuel Dequiedt, Vincent Jean-Baptiste, Sophie Sadet-Bourgeteau

“…This study assessed the cumulative effect of repeated pig slurry digestate applications on soil microbial communities over a decade, using an in-situ approach to compare digested feedstock with undigested feedstock and other fertilization treatments. Conducted from 2012 to 2022 at an experimental field site in France, the study involved plots with identical agricultural soil management practices, differing only in fertilization treatments: mineral fertilizer, three different OW (cattle manure, pig slurry, pig slurry digestate), and a control with no organic or mineral fertilizer input. …”
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TWIST1 regulates HK2 ubiquitination degradation to promote pancreatic cancer invasion and metastasis by Xinxing Wang, Mingze Ma, Shuai Shao, Xianwen Xu, Chuan Qin, Ruxin Gao, Zhenhai Zhang

“…Cell treatments with Elesclomol-Cu and 2-deoxyglucose (2DG) were conducted. Immunofluorescence staining and immunoprecipitation analyses were performed to investigate the binding relationship between TWIST1 and HK2. …”
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Diagnostic Decision-Making Variability Between Novice and Expert Optometrists for Glaucoma: Comparative Analysis to Inform AI System Design by Faisal Ghaffar, Nadine M. Furtado, Imad Ali, Catherine Burns

“…These guidelines will assist in developing AI systems for glaucoma diagnosis, ultimately enhancing the diagnostic accuracy of optometrists and minimizing inconsistencies in their decisions. MethodsWe conducted in-depth interviews with 14 optometrists using within-subject design, including both novices and experts, focusing on their approaches to glaucoma diagnosis. …”
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Clinicopathological Characteristics and Prognosis of Upper Gastric Cancer Patients in China: A 32-Year Single-Center Retrospective Clinical Study by Yingbo Gong, Pengliang Wang, Zhi Zhu, Junyan Zhang, Jinyu Huang, Huimian Xu

“…As it differs from other gastric cancers in pathology and prognosis, we evaluated patient and disease characteristics that might guide improved treatment and survival of upper gastric cancer. Methods. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 649 patients with upper gastric cancer and 1551 patients with lower gastric cancer and R0 radical surgery at our institution between January 1980 and December 2012. …”
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Clinical usefulness of patient-reported-outcome-measurement information system in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: a cross-sectional study by Sara Azevedo, Maria Miguel Oliveira, Paulo Nogueira, Ana Isabel Lopes

“…A subanalysis according to the PCDAI (remission versus active disease) was also conducted. Results Thirty-one patients (mean age: 15.3; 58% female) with a mean disease duration of 2.7 years were included; 80.6% were in remission or had mild disease. …”
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Maximal and Explosive Muscle Strength During Hip Adduction Squeeze and Hip Abduction Press Test Using A Handheld Dynamometer: An Intra- and Inter-tester Reliability Study by Lasse Ishøi, Kristian Thorborg, Laura Krohn, Lars Louis Andersen, Asger Møller Nielsen, MIkkel Bek Clausen

“…Therefore, rate of force development should preferably be conducted by the same tester, while the long lever squeeze and press test can reliably be used within- and between testers to measure maximal isometric strength…”
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Longitudinal analysis of academic stress and its effects on salivary cortisol, alpha-amylase, and academic outcomes: Study protocol. by Juan Luis Castillo-Navarrete, Alejandra Guzmán-Castillo, Claudio Bustos

“…(ii) Bivariate and multivariate analyses will be conducted to compare groups. (iii) Random intercept cross-lagged models will be used to assess the direction and reciprocal effects between variables over time. …”
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