Investigating impact of consulting midwives on maternal rights charter on perception of respectful maternity care and postpartum blues among postpartum women: a quasi-experimental... by Razieh Bagherzadeh, Maryam Chananeh, Farahnaz Kamali, Khatoon Samsami

“…Multivariable linear regression analysis revealed that consulting with midwives regarding the Maternal Rights Charter, led to an increase in respectful maternity care (β coefficient = 0.780, 95% C.I. = 19.796). ~ 24.541) and decreased postpartum blues (β coefficient = -0.172, 95% C.I. = -3.318 ~ -0.390) from the perspectives of the mothers. …”
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Advances in the pilot point inverse method: Où En Sommes-Nous maintenant? by White, Jeremy, Lavenue, Marsh

“…This paper will review the advancements and adaptations of the PPM over the last two decades which have led to its ubiquity. Significant reductions in inversion time are transforming the way in which practitioners are deploying the PPM to improve their understanding of hydrogeologic systems, and, ultimately, to provide decision support for water resource management. …”
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Optimization extraction process of Shenghua Decoction and evaluation of its analgesic effects by Zhonghui Pu, Lijuan Chen, Huaidan Liu, Jingzhu Deng, Li Li, Liang Xiong, Liuying Li

“…The optimum conditions led to maximal combined content of ferulic acid and senkyunolide I at 1.2336 mg/g averaged from three validation tests (RSD = 1.84 %, n = 3), 0.9347 mg/g for ferulic acid and 0.2989 mg/g for senkyunolide I, and the bias ratio was 1.82 % compared with the predicted value of 1.251 mg/g, indicating the experimental values obtained from the BBD model agreed with that of the predicted values.Analgesic activity results indicated that SHD at all doses significantly reduced the number of twists induced by glacial acetic acid dose-dependently, and prolonged latency of foot licking to varying degrees at every stage of mice hot-plate test. …”
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Two-stage multi-objective framework for optimal operation of modern distribution network considering demand response program by Mohamed R. Elshenawy, Abdalla Mohamed, A. A. Ali, Magdi A. Mosa

“…Abstract To improve the inadequate reliability of the grid that has led to a worsening energy crisis and environmental issues, comprehensive research on new clean renewable energy and efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly energy management technologies is essential. …”
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Engagements étudiants en Algérie post-22 février. Sociohistoire d’un mouvement « désenchanté » by Siham Beddoubia

“…Indeed, several currents of thought were at odds within the movement. The students were led to question their ideological affiliations (Islamist, “pagsiste”, far left, close to the government). …”
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Experimental Study of 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate Effects on Engine Performance and Exhaust Emissions of Diesel Engine Fueled with Diesel–2-Methylfuran Blends by Balla M. Ahmed, Maji Luo, Hassan A. M. Elbadawi, Nasreldin M. Mahmoud, Pang-Chieh Sui

“…Moreover, the inclusion of 2-EHN led to a significant reduction in Nox by 9.20–17.57%, with the most significant reduction observed at a 2.5% 2-EHN, where hydrocarbon (HC) decreased by 7.93–21.59%, and carbon monoxide (CO) reduced by 12.11–33.98% as compared to the M30 blend without 2-EHN. …”
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Unveiling the Effect of Age and IgE Level on Alopecia Areata: Insights from Comparative RNAseq Analysis by Liu H, Yang S, Xian H, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Xu Y, Liu J, Yang B, Luo Y

“…Additionally, high IgE levels in AA patients led to the upregulation of IFN-γ pathway genes, compared to AA patients with normal IgE levels.Conclusion: In summary, the heightened immune and inflammatory responses, along with the more significant infiltration of immune cells in pediatric AA with atopic predisposition, may explain the increased clinical severity and recurrence rates. …”
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An Outdoor Walking Program for Immigrant Muslim Older Adults: A Community‐Based Participatory Intervention by Jordana Salma, Shelby Yamamoto, Nancy M Salbach, Ruth Barclay, Allyson Jones

“…The majority of participants led a sedentary lifestyle. Participants identified three motivators that increased program satisfaction, which were socialising with peers, having a fitness instructor, and using Fitbit activity trackers. …”
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Implementation effectiveness of ‘Problem solving for better health’ training in Lesotho using mixed methods and the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance (... by Doris Akolbire, Lora L. Sabin, Paballo P. Lethunya, Abhinav Sharma, Howard J. Cabral, Brian W. Jack, Nancy A. Scott

“…This study evaluated the implementation effectiveness of PSBH-Nursing (PSBHN), a nationally led initiative to train nurses in PSBH in Lesotho. …”
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Exploring the impact of seashell powder and nano-silica on ultra-high-performance self-curing concrete: Insights into mechanical strength, durability, and high-temperature resilien... by Sun Yitong, Alqurashi Muwaffaq, Mostafa Sahar A.

“…However, replacing cement with a blend of seashells and nano-silica led to an improvement ranging from 5 to 6% in compressive strength across various replacement ratios at 7, 28, and 90 days. …”
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The Role of Syrian Christians (Shuwām) in the Nahda Movement of the 19th Century by Turgay Gökgöz

“…The translations produced by Syrian immigrants and the newspapers and journals they founded became the building blocks for the modernization efforts during the period of Kavalian Mehmed Ali Pasha. This led to advancements in science and literature, particularly among Christian Arabs, and elevated Egypt to a significant position within the Arab world. …”
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Occupational noise-induced hearing loss in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yong Hu, Jiena Zhou, Zhihao Shi, Lifang Zhou, Meibian Zhang

“…Coexposure to noise and chemicals such as organic solvents, welding fumes, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide led to greater HFNIHL than noise exposure alone (overall weighted OR=2.36). …”
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Challenges and opportunities for assessing trends of amphibians with heterogeneous data – a call for better metadata reporting by Klaus Henle, Reinhard A. Klenke, M. Benjamin Barth, Annegret Grimm-Seyfarth, Diana E. Bowler

“…The different data processing decisions mainly led to similar annual occupancy estimates, newts being an exception. …”
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Implications of the Improvement in Atmospheric Fine Particles: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic in Northern Taiwan by Chuan-Hsiu Huang, Yi-Ru Ko, Tzu-Chi Lin, Yu-Hsiang Cheng, Yu-Cheng Chen, Yu-Chieh Ting

“…Abstract The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in northern Taiwan led to the implementation of Level 3 alert measures during 2021 and thereby impacted the air quality significantly, which provided an unprecedented opportunity to better understand the control strategies on air pollutants in the future. …”
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Growth, Yield and Quality of Maize under Ozone and Carbon Dioxide Interaction in North West India by Achchhelal Yadav, Arti Bhatia, Sudesh Yadav, Archana Singh, Ritu Tomer, Ramesh Harit, Vinod Kumar, Bhupinder Singh

“…O3 exposure of 27 ppm hr (AOT4O) under elevated O3 (EO) treatment led to a significant decline in yield (p < 0.01) by 9.2% in HQPM-1 and 9.8% in PMH-1. …”
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Effects of Different Levels of <i>Lycium barbarum</i> Flavonoids on Growth Performance, Immunity, Intestinal Barrier and Antioxidant Capacity of Meat Ducks by Minhang Tu, Gentan Cai, Longfei Ma, Leyan Yan, Tian Wang, Zhendan Shi, Chao Wang, Zhe Chen

“…Dietary supplementation with 500 mg/kg LBFs significantly up-regulated the mRNA expression of genes associated with intestinal barrier function and antioxidant capacity in the jejunal and ileal mucosa, as well as the protein expression of these antioxidant genes, and led to a significant reduction in the mRNA expression of pro-apoptotic and inflammatory-related genes. …”
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Człowiek i przyroda w nauce chrześcijańskiego Wschodu by Janusz Aptacy

“…But man, because of original sin, has led to a true cosmic catastrophe, to a darkening of the modality of paradise and to the appearance of a new way of universal existence, marked by sin. …”
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Individual-Level Determinants of Self-Care Behaviors and Adaptation to Chronic Illness in Turkish Patients With Chronic Disease: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study by Kılıç YF, Yardımcı Gürel T

“…Future research should prioritize evaluating nurse-led interdisciplinary interventions and exploring the impact of tailored strategies for specific chronic conditions to improve self-care and adaptation.Keywords: chronic illness, self-care, adaptation, nurses…”
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Identifying [between] Geser and Genghis Khan. Part 1: Contamination of Images in Folklore and Historical Memories of Central and Inner Asia by Natalia N. Nikolaeva, Evgenii V. Nolev

“…The involvedness of Siberia’s peoples ― including Buryat clans and tribes (despite their largely peripheral locations) ― in general Mongolian historical events led to the two characters became equally popular, widespread, and somewhat sacral folklore images. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Hydroxypropyl Guar-Hyaluronic Acid Dual-Polymer Lubricating Eye Drops in Indian Subjects with Dry Eye: A Phase IV Study by Deborah Awisi-Gyau, Neha Kapur, Rajesh Parekh, Umesh Yeddula, Shreesha Kumar Kodavoor

“…One subject discontinued due to TEAEs, and none led to drug interruptions. No serious adverse events were reported. …”
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