The impact of social networking addiction on the academic achievement of university students globally: A meta-analysis by Nader Salari, Hosna Zarei, Shabnam Rasoulpoor, Hooman Ghasemi, Amin Hosseinian-Far, Masoud Mohammadi

“…Therefore, it is necessary for students to be aware of the negative consequences of addiction to social networks and improve their academic performance by managing the time when using these networks.…”
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Maximizing tuberculosis services through private provider engagement – A case study from Pakistan by Aamna Rashid, Surbhi Sheokand, Razia Fatima, Hammad Habib, Adeel Tahir, Asim Saleem, Poshan Thapa, Petra Heitkamp

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Library and Information Services for People with Disabilities in Academic Libraries on the Example of the Library of the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Philosophy by Nihada Bećirović

“…The paper also discusses the guidelines of the Library for the blind in the information age: Guidelines for the development of functions and services that provide an overview of all significant aspects of library and information services for the blind, from their historical development, legal and strategic frameworks on which such services directly depend, to users, staff, and the development and management of collections and services. Based on the IFLA guidelines, the paper analyses the following key categories: physical access to the Library’s premises, materials, assistive technology, trained staff, websites, and cooperation with other institutions, strategic documents, and evaluation. …”
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Safety and Phosphate‐Binding Capacity of Oxylanthanum Carbonate in Healthy Volunteers by Pablo E. Pergola, Melanie S. Joy, Armando Garsd, Steve J. Hasal, Atul Khare, Guru Reddy, Pramod Gupta, William F. Finn

“…ABSTRACT Despite the widespread use of currently available serum phosphate management options, elevated serum phosphate is common in patients with end‐stage kidney disease on dialysis. …”
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Measuring Digital Health Literacy in Older Adults: Development and Validation Study by SungMin Kim, Choonghee Park, Sunghyeon Park, Dai-Jin Kim, Ye-Seul Bae, Jae-Heon Kang, Ji-Won Chun

“…Older adults, requiring consistent health management highlight the need for enhanced digital health literacy skills. …”
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Construction process optimisation of graphene-basalt fibre asphalt mixtures by Huzhu Zhang, Wenjia Yang, Huimin Li, Chunyu Zheng, Lijuan Sun

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Chemical Control of the Invasive Weed <i>Trianthema portulacastrum</i>: Nethouse Studies by Yaakov Goldwasser, Onn Rabinowitz, Jackline Abu-Nasser, Evgeny Smirnov, Guy Achdary, Hanan Eizenberg

“…These findings provide a foundation for future field trials investigating integrated pre- and post-emergence herbicide programs for <i>T. portulacastrum</i> management in various crops.…”
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Air pollution, temperature and mumps: A time-series study of independent and interaction effects by Haoyue Cao, Rongrong Xu, Xiqian Lu, Wenguo Jiang, Lihua Wang, Miao Yu, Wenjun Wang, Juxiang Yuan

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Stability Control of the Agricultural Tractor-Trailer System in Saline Alkali Land: A Collaborative Trajectory Planning Approach by Guannan Lei, Shilong Zhou, Penghui Zhang, Fei Xie, Zihang Gao, Li Shuang, Yanyun Xue, Enjie Fan, Zhenbo Xin

“…The design and industrial innovation of intelligent agricultural machinery and equipment for saline alkali land are important means for comprehensive management and capacity improvement of saline alkali land. …”
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Citrullinated Antigens with Multiple Citrulline Similar Motif in the Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Preliminary Single-Center Study by Zhu Chen, Weiting Fang, Yi Qin, Yin-Zhao Jin, Xiang Yang, Jianrong Lou

“…However, up to 40% of RA patients are anti-CCP negative and the diagnostic sensitivity in this population needs to be improved for better clinical management. In this study, peptides with Multiple Citrulline Similar Motif (MCSM) were synthesized and a new ELISA system, which we called RA_CP, was developed to detect citrullinated antigens with MCSM present in the serum. 106 RA,48 other arthritis patients and 41 sex- and age-matched healthy controls (HCs) were included in this study. …”
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Revealing Elasmobranch Distributions in Turbid Coastal Waters: Insights From Environmental DNA and Particle Tracking by Nick Dunn, Sophie Ward, Joanna Barker, Jake Davies, Sarah Davies, Ben Wray, Peter Robins, Isabelle Apetroaie, Jake Williams, Kevin Hopkins, David Curnick

“…ABSTRACT Many sharks, rays and skates are highly threatened and vulnerable to overexploitation, as such reliable monitoring of elasmobranchs is key to effective management and conservation. The mobile and elusive nature of these species makes monitoring challenging, particularly in temperate waters with low visibility. …”
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Pengenalan Jalan Berlubang Berbasis Vision Menggunakan Pyramid Histogram Of Oriented Gradients by Ahmad Habib Fitriansyah, Ema Rachmawati, Risnandar Risnandar

“…Abstract Potholes on roads can damage vehicles and endanger drivers, potentially leading to accidents. Preventative management of potholes is crucial for driver safety and efficient traffic flow. …”
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Brain 18FDG-PET pattern in cognitively impaired elderly patients with bipolar disorder by Nouredine Saleh, Capucine Blaise, Amina Daoudi, Matthieu Queneau, Karim Fard, Julien Dumurgier, Esteban Munoz-Musat, Emeline Marlinge, Jacques Hugon, Claire Hourregue, Claire Paquet, Emmanuel Cognat

“…Further studies using other biomarkers are needed to investigate the brain processes involved, which could lead to improved understanding and management of cognitive impairment in patients with BD.…”
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Crack Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Fiber-Reinforced Cement-Stabilized Macadam Base by Yi Zhao, Xuan Yang, Qingyu Zhang, Naixing Liang, Yangkai Xiang, Min Qin

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Evaluation of Total Phenolic Content, HPLC Analysis, and Antioxidant Potential of Three Local Varieties of Mushroom: A Comparative Study by Anika Tabassum Bristy, Tairin Islam, Rezwana Ahmed, Jumana Hossain, Hasan Mahmud Reza, Preeti Jain

“…The results indicate that the mushroom species tested in this study could serve as a potential source of natural antioxidants in the development of nutraceuticals and herbal drugs for the management of oxidative stress-associated diseases as well as infectious diseases.…”
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage Is a Modulator on the Association between High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Coronary Vasospastic Angina by Heng-Jung Hsu, Chiung-Hui Yen, Kuang-Hung Hsu, I-Wen Wu, Chin-Chan Lee, Chiao-Yin Sun, Chia-Chi Chou, Chun-Yu Chen, Shih-Ying Yang, Chi-Jen Tsai, Mai-Szu Wu, Ming-Jui Hung

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Changing Trends in Eye-Related Complaints Presenting to the Emergency Department in Beirut, Lebanon, over 15 Years by Haytham I. Salti, Carl-Joe Mehanna, Bachir Abiad, Nicola Ghazi, Samih Raad, Anita Barikian, Randa Haddad, Adnan Ashkar, Elie Harmouche, Elie Zaghrini, Afif Mufarrij

“…A detailed nationwide review is needed to make solid recommendations for the management of ophthalmologic presentations in the ED.…”
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Limited Exchange Transfusion Can Be Very Beneficial in Sickle Cell Anemia with Acute Chest Syndrome: A Case Report from Tanzania by Clara Chamba, Hamisa Iddy, Erius Tebuka, Furahini Tluway, Elisha Osati, Neema Budodi, Collins Meda, Mbonea Yonazi, Anna Schuh, Lucio Luzzatto, Julie Makani

“…Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) with blood transfusion an integral part in its management. Red cell exchange (RCE) transfusion is usually regarded as preferable to top-up transfusion, because it reduces the proportion of Hemoglobin (Hb) S while at the same time avoiding circulatory overload. …”
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Signs of Nervous System Sensitization in Female Runners with Chronic Patellofemoral Pain by Brian J. Eckenrode, David M. Kietrys, Allison Brown, J. Scott Parrott, Brian Noehren

“…For female runners with chronic PFP, physical therapy management may need to include interventions which address signs of central and peripheral sensitization…”
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Hematological Parameters and Hemozoin-Containing Leukocytes and Their Association with Disease Severity among Malaria Infected Children: A Cross-Sectional Study at Pawe General Hos... by Muluken Birhanu, Yaregal Asres, Wondimagegn Adissu, Tilahun Yemane, Endalew Zemene, Lealem Gedefaw

“…Hemozoin-containing leukocytes, leukocytosis, and other identified associated factors should be considered for proper management of children with severe malaria.…”
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