Regular Antenatal Attendance and Education Influence the Uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University Hospital, Ku... by Otchere Addai-Mensah, Max Efui Annani-Akollor, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Kwadwo Sarbeng, Enoch Odame Anto, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Shanice Nglokie Arthur

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of Insecticide Treated Bed-Nets and Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) with Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) as interventions in curbing malaria during pregnancy. However, increasing evidence shows a gap in coverage where not all pregnant women receive the recommended SP dose. …”
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Sanming Model of Medical Service Integration: Impact on Medical Expenditures, Service Provision, and Resource Allocation in China by Lin K, Liu X, Xiang L, Luo F

“…However, the growth rates for outpatient and inpatient visits in hospitals significantly decreased post-reform, while there was no significant change observed in community health service institutions.Conclusion: The Sanming Model represents a significant localized attempt to integrate hospital and community health services in China. It effectively curbs the rapid growth of medical expenditures and service provision, thereby reducing the consumption of basic medical insurance funds. …”
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The role of civil society organisations in initiating an anti-corruption policy in Serbia by Korać Srđan T., Bulatović Aleksandra

“…The lack of a participatory political culture in citizen action has limited efficiency in achieving development policy goals, and in implementation and monitoring of public policies relevant to curbing corruption. Belief has been established, that citizens do not ask questions and therefore do not have the power to exercise policy influence nor to shape the environment in which they live. …”
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既往吸入糖皮质激素对合并慢性阻塞性肺病的社区获得性肺炎住院患者预后的影响 by 陈亮

“…相比于无IC使用史的COPD-CAP患者，既往使用IC的患者合并心血管病（19.8% vs 12.7%）和1年内曾有CAP住院史（20.8% vs 11.2%）的比例高；出现胸水（13.9% vs23.7%）比例低；属于慢性阻塞性肺病全球创议（GOLD）2期（10.4% vs 51.0%）比例低，而属于GOLD3期（35.1% vs 22.9%）和4期（51.9% vs 21.8%）的比例高。经过年龄、性别、基础病、CURB-65评分、PSI分级和GOLD分期调整的logistic回归分析证实：既往使用IC与COPD-CAP患者无创机械通气风险降低有关［OR=0.220，95% CI（0.052，0.926），P=0.029］，但是与有创机械通气［OR=0.290，95% CI（0.068，1.236），P=0.094］、需要使用血管活性药物［OR=1.261，95% CI（0.456，3.485），P=0.655］、入住ICU［OR=1.455，95% CI（0.638，3.320），P=0.373］和30d病死率［OR=1.650，95% CI（0.575，2.838），P=0.352］无关。…”
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Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Generation Using Structural and Thermal Modeling in the Thrust Belt of Kuqa Foreland Basin, NW China by Chengfu Lyu, Xixin Wang, Xuesong Lu, Qianshan Zhou, Ying Zhang, Zhaotong Sun, Liming Xiao, Xin Liu

“…In terms of the maturity of the source rock, there are obvious temporal and spatial differences between the different structural belts in the Kuqa foreland basin, such as the early maturation of source rocks and the curbing of uplift and hydrocarbon generation in the piedmont zone. …”
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Assessment of COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among healthcare workers in selected health facilities of the Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study... by Maereg Wolde, Trhas Tadesse Berhe, Addisalem Melesse, Rachana Sharma, Hnin Su Mon, Tesfaye Simireta, Hailemariam Addisu, Yosef Wassihun

“…Vaccination is key in preventing COVID-19, particularly among healthcare workers (HCWs), essential in curbing the pandemic. Despite global data on HCWs’ vaccine uptake, information about vaccination among HCWs in the Somali Region, Ethiopia, is scarce.Objective This study aimed to assess COVID-19 uptake and determinant factors for HCWs in the Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia, 2021.Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 October 2021 to 30 October 2021, involving 440 systematically selected participants. …”
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COVID-19-related stress, anxiety and vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in South-Western Nigeria by Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo, Tajudin Adesegun Adetunji, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Baderinwa Opeyemi Akanji, Olusola Fajobi, Olanrewaju Elugbaju, Olanrewaju Ibikunle Ibigbami, Temilola Oladunmomi Owojuyigbe, Samuel Anu Olowookere, Olusegun Temitope Afolabi, Adedeji Ayodeji Onayade

“…Vaccination emerged as the most effective measure to curb the spread and reduce COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. …”
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Extent, Distribution, and Causes of Soil Acidity under Subsistence Farming System and Lime Recommendation: The Case in Wolaita, Southern Ethiopia by Fanuel Laekemariam, Kibebew Kibret

“…Changes in land use, cropping intensity, and socioeconomic status were also significantly attributed to soil acidification. To curb the effects of soil acidity, the lime requirement for common bean growing fields varied from zero to 6.6 t/ha, while for maize it was between zero and 4.3 t/ha. …”
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Capital formation and production of carbon emissions in low-carbon development by E.S. Siregar, S.U. Sentosa, A. Satrianto

“…Measures include controlling interest rates, supporting businesses, fostering an investment-friendly climate, ensuring security, and integrating environmental sustainability considerations into project implementation to curb carbon emissions. Prevention of deforestation involves tightening land clearance licenses and enhancing institutional quality through environmental protection and property rights legislation. …”
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Trends in the use and dual use of factory-made combustible cigarettes, other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes: Results from South African Social Attitudes Surveys during... by Catherine O. Egbe, Siphesihle Gwambe, Mukhethwa Londani, Olufemi Erinoso, Olalekan A. Ayo-Yusuf

“…Interventions to help users quit and prevent young people from initiating use are urgently needed to curb these increases.…”
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Dengue dynamics, predictions, and future increase under changing monsoon climate in India by Yacob Sophia, Mathew Koll Roxy, Raghu Murtugudde, Anand Karipot, Amir Sapkota, Panini Dasgupta, Kalpana Baliwant, Sujata Saunik, Abhiyant Tiwari, Rajib Chattopadhyay, Revati K. Phalkey

“…Our findings point to a significant influence of temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity on dengue mortality in Pune, at a time-lag of 2–5 months, providing sufficient lead time for an early warning targeted at curbing dengue outbreaks. We find that moderate rains spread over the summer monsoon season lead to an increase in dengue mortality, whereas heavy rains reduce it through the flushing effect, indicating the links between dengue and monsoon intraseasonal variability. …”
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Acinetobacter baumannii infection in critically ill patients with COVID-19 from Tehran, Iran: the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance patterns and molecular characteristics of iso... by Mahsa Ghamari, Fereshteh Jabalameli, Shirin Afhami, Shahnaz Halimi, Mohammad Emaneini, Reza Beigverdi

“…Regarding the limited therapeutic options, it is crucial to implement effective prevention and containment policies to curb the spread of these strains.…”
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Molecular and Transmission Characteristics of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Strains Among College Students in Beijing, China by Cao X, Li X, Song Z, He P, Zhang R, Teng C, Sun Q, Wang X, Zhao B, Zhang Z, Zhao Y

“…Xiaolong Cao,1,2,* Xinyue Li,1,3,* Zexuan Song,4 Ping He,5 Ruiqing Zhang,1,3 Chong Teng,6 Qian Sun,2 Xue Wang,2 Bing Zhao,3 Zhiguo Zhang,7 Yanlin Zhao3 1National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 102206, People’s Republic of China; 2Outpatient Department, Beijing Changping Institute for Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment, Beijing, 102200, People’s Republic of China; 3National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 102206, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, 100020, People’s Republic of China; 5Center for Infection Biology, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People’s Republic of China; 6Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Department, Beijing Dongcheng District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, 100050, People’s Republic of China; 7Hospital Management Office, Beijing Changping Mental Health Care Hospital, Beijing, 102202, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhiguo Zhang, Beijing Changping Mental Health Care Hospital, Changping District, Beijing, 102202, People’s Republic of China, Email zhgzh8689@126.com Yanlin Zhao, National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Changping District, Beijing, 102206, People’s Republic of China, Email zhaoyl@chinacdc.cnBackground: College students are a crucial link in curbing the epidemic. The aim of this study is to analyze the genetic diversity and drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in college students with tuberculosis in Beijing, revealing the lineage structure and transmission patterns specific to this group.Methods: This study used the hospital’s electronic management system to screen for tuberculosis among college students in Changping District, Beijing, from January 2004 to December 2023. …”
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Spatial-Temporal Variation and Driving Forces of Carbon Storage at the County Scale in China Based on a Gray Multi-Objective Optimization-Patch-Level Land Use Simulation-Integrated... by Gui Chen, Qingxia Peng, Qiaohong Fan, Wenxiong Lin, Kai Su

“…Exploring and predicting the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and driving forces of carbon storage in typical mountain forest ecosystems under land-use changes is crucial for curbing the effects of climate change and fostering sustainable, eco-friendly growth. …”
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The impact of the National Syphilis Prevention Program on the prevalence of syphilis among people living with HIV in China: a systematic review and meta‐analysis by Qingling Zeng, Yuhui Yang, Limin Zhang, Jiangyu Yan, Jian Wang, Jingmin Nie, Qingmei Wang, Yu Luo, Gaoming Li

“…Abstract Introduction In 2010, China launched the 10‐year National Syphilis Prevention and Control Program to curb the spread of syphilis by integrating syphilis screening and treatment with HIV services. …”
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Delayed completion of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination among children 4–48 months in rural Uganda: a socio-demographic inquiry by Herbert Malemo, Andrew Tamale, Paul Kakwangire, Matthew C. Igwe, Dickens R. Mwine, Isa Asiimwe, Solomon A. Mbina, Mary G. Abalinda

“…Among children who complete the last dose of PCV vaccination, a considerable proportion are actually receiving it late which may result into eventual failure to curb the targeted pneumococcal infections. Thus, concerted efforts in terms of sensitization are un-doubtfully desired especially among caretakers aged 20–39 years as well as those who are not married.…”
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A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Center, Crossover Study to Evaluate the Effects of Pre-Meal Whey Protein Microgel on Post-Prandial Glucometabolic and Amino Acid Response i... by Ian J Neeland, Luiz H de Gregório, Roberto Zagury, Bo Ahrén, Joel Neutel, Christian Darimont, John Corthesy, Yohan Grzywinski, Emilie Perrin, Maximilian von Eynatten, Odd Erik Johansen

“…<b>Purpose</b>: Whey protein (WP) consumption prior to a meal curbs appetite and reduces postprandial glucose (PPG) through stimulating endogenous GLP-1 secretion and insulin. …”
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MSCs Contribute to the Conversion of Ly6Chigh Monocytes into Ly6Clow Subsets under AMI by Wenbin Lu, Genshan Ma, Zulong Sheng, Qingjie Wang, Lijuan Chen, Junhua Qi, Ronghui Shi, Jingjing Ji, Zhenjun Ji, Qiming Dai

“…Ly6Chigh monocytes are inflammatory cells that accumulate in an infarcted myocardium, and Ly6Clow monocytes are believed to be reparative and curb myocardial remodeling. NR4A1 is a novel target for modulating the inflammatory phenotype of monocytes during atherogenesis. …”
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A Meta-Synthesis of the Integrated Model of Customer Value co-Destruction and Value co-Creation by Zohreh Dehdashti Shahrokh, Vahid Nasehifar, Mohammad Reza Karimi Alavijeh, Yazdan Rahmatabadi

“…This is also true regarding the co-destruction of customer value and the tendency of the system to create co-destruction is that by identifying the factors that cause co-destruction and curbing them using the appropriate strategy, it will be possible to create co-creation continuously and continuously. …”
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A Comparative study of Daiva's Sin and its Evolution in the Stories of Ancient Iran and Ta'ziehs of Daiva's Tying Thumb Based on Six Poetic Verses by Mahdi mohamadi, Adel Meghdadian, Abolfazl Tajik

“…His way of getting rid of moral vices is similar to the way of getting rid of the demon Az, that is, suffering from hunger, which causes contentment, curbs greed, anger, and oppression, and then, it brings wisdom and reasoning in the evolved existence of the demon.…”
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