Can vulnerability and agency co-existin the presence of violence? by Hanzline R. Davids, Eugene Lee Davids

“…Vulnerability means exposure to more risks than peers, which is linked to diminished health and well-being. A plethora of understandings related to the complexities and richness of vulnerability exists within the body of knowledge. …”
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University Social Responsibility during The Covid-19 Pandemic: Lessons from the Indonesian Context by yeni rosilawati, Zain Rafique, Atik Septi Winarsih

“…The results unveiled that UMY, Universitas Pertamina and IPB implemented USR in community empowerment in education, health, and technological innovation. These three universities established community empowerment schemes by involving students, lecturers and other stakeholders to demonstrate their contribution to dealing with and solving community problems caused by the pandemic. …”
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The Importance of Soil Seed Bank Function in Studies of Grassland Degradation by Chao Chen, Wei He, John Scullion, Mike Wilkinson

“…Furthermore, the majority of studies provide information only on ground coverage, sward biomass or species diversity in the plant subcommunity, with very few including information on the health of the soil seed bank or how changes in the soil environment could drive further deterioration in the plant community size, structure or effective functioning of the soil seed bank. …”
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Assessment of Bacterial Load in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottled Water Marketed in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal by Bikram Gautam, Gaumani Gyanwali, David Wayne Ussery

“…For this study, bottled water was purchased, and parameters like pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), heterotrophic plate count (HPC), total coliform count, and Pseudomonas spp. count were determined as per the American Public Health Association, 2005. The pH value of water samples tested ranged from 5.2 to 6.8. …”
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Trends in research on novel antidepressant treatments by Agnieszka Zelek-Molik, Ewa Litwa

“…Collectively, these symptoms underscore depression as a serious, long-term global health issue. In addition, clinical studies indicate a growing number of patients experiencing difficulties in responding to treatment, even in the long term. …”
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Fathers’ Experiences of Relationship Breakdown Including Post-Separation Abuse and Parental Alienating Behaviours by Benjamin Hine, Eilish Mairi Roy, Ching-Yu Huang, Elizabeth Bates

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Prevalence of Asymptomatic Uterine Leiomyoma in Western Turkey and Factors Affecting Myoma Presence by Fatma Nurgul Tasgoz, Nergis Kender Erturk

“…Conclusion: Approximately half of all leiomyomas, one of the important gynecological health problems of women, are asymptomatic. …”
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Whole Body Vibration Exposure among the Tractor Operator during Soil Tillage Operation: An Evaluation using ISO 2631-5 Standard by Amandeep Singh, Siby Samuel, Harwinder Singh, Jagmeet Singh, Chander Prakash, Yash Kumar Dhabi

“…Mean Sed (8) exceeded the limits of ISO 2631-5 indicating the probability of adverse health effects. Tractor velocity and pulling force have a significant impact on Sed (8) with a 64.43% and 27.73% percentage contribution. …”
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Hemorrhagic stroke after Epley maneuver: a case report by Paige Moore, Trung Le, Brian Blakley, Jason Beiko, Eric Meen

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SPECT and PET Imaging of Meningiomas by Varvara Valotassiou, Anastasia Leondi, George Angelidis, Dimitrios Psimadas, Panagiotis Georgoulias

“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria, meningiomas can be classified into grade I meningiomas, which are benign, grade II (atypical) and grade III (anaplastic) meningiomas, which have a much more aggressive clinical behaviour. …”
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Pseudoaneurysm of the Perforating Peroneal Artery following Ankle Arthroscopy by Ichiro Tonogai, Eiki Fujimoto, Koichi Sairyo

“…Here, we report the unusual case of a 48-year-old man in general good health with the absence of the anterior tibial artery and posterior tibial artery. …”
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Older adults do not consistently overestimate their action opportunities across different settings by Isabel Bauer, Milena S. Gölz, Lisa Finkel, Maddalena Blasizzo, Sarah E. M. Stoll, Jennifer Randerath

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Obesity Hypertension: The Regulatory Role of Leptin by Shilpa Kshatriya, Kan Liu, Ali Salah, Tamas Szombathy, Ronald H. Freeman, Garry P. Reams, Robert M. Spear, Daniel Villarreal

“…While the relevance of endogenous leptin needs further clarification, it appears to function as a pressure and volume-regulating factor under conditions of health. However, in abnormal situations characterized by chronic hyperleptinemia such as obesity, it may function pathophysiologically for the development of hypertension and possibly also for direct renal, vascular, and cardiac damage.…”
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Formation of Nanoscale Bioimprints of Muscle Cells Using UV-Cured Spin-Coated Polymers by Fahmi Samsuri, John S. Mitchell, Maan M. Alkaisi, John J. Evans

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Dental and Maxillofacial Abnormalities in Children with Premature Loss of Primary Canines by Amarelys Morera Pérez, Yuneis Ríos Paz, Diana M Villa Fernández, Arletys Cobas

“…<br /><strong>Methods</strong>: a cross-sectional study was conducted in children aged 5 to 9 years attending the Guerrillero Heroico Elementary School located within the health area number 2 of Cienfuegos municipality, from November 2014 through April 2015. …”
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Interpretable Deep Learning for Pneumonia Detection Using Chest X-Ray Images by Jovito Colin, Nico Surantha

“…Pneumonia remains a global health issue, creating the need for accurate detection methods for effective treatment. …”
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Barriers and facilitating factors in the prevention of diabetes type 2 and gestational diabetes in vulnerable groups: A scoping review. by Jessica Breuing, Dawid Pieper, Annika Lena Neuhaus, Simone Heß, Lena Lütkemeier, Fabiola Haas, Mark Spiller, Christine Graf

“…<h4>Aims</h4>Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and gestational diabetes (GDM) are globally on the rise, accompanied by comorbidities and associated health costs. Increased physical activity, healthy nutrition, and weight loss have shown the potential to prevent T2DM/GDM. …”
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The Impact of Upward Social Comparison on Social Media on Appearance Anxiety: A Moderated Mediation Model by Jinrui Tian, Boxuan Li, Ronghua Zhang

“…Social comparison regarding appearance has become more prevalent in this environment, raising concerns about its impact on mental health. This study specifically examines the effects of upward social comparison (USC) on appearance anxiety, providing empirical support for the relationship between USC and appearance anxiety. …”
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Mechanisms of Fetal Programming in Hypertension by John Edward Jones, Julie A. Jurgens, Sarah A. Evans, Riley C. Ennis, Van Anthony M. Villar, Pedro A. Jose

“…Events that occur in the early fetal environment have been linked to long-term health and lifespan consequences in the adult. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which may occur as a result of nutrient insufficiency, exposure to hormones, or disruptions in placental structure or function, may induce the fetus to alter its developmental program in order to adapt to the new conditions. …”
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Association between the body roundness index and female infertility: a cross-sectional study from NHANES by Ming Liu, Yifang Zhang, Jian Liu

“…Therefore, we utilized the 2017-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database to explore the correlation between BRI and infertility.MethodsWe used multiple logistic regression, smoothed curve fitting, subgroup analyses, and interaction tests to investigate the potential association between BRI and infertility. …”
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