Association of loneliness with the risk of pain in older Chinese adults by Aijun Song, Siying Yu, Yao Shen, Zongyan Guo, Jian Shi

“…The risk of pain due to loneliness did not decrease with an increase in the frequency of social activities. These findings emphasize the need to address mental health as a crucial factor in pain prevention and management.…”
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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Ambient Air Particulate Matter in Tehran by Sasan Faridi, Fatemeh Yousefian, Sadegh Niazi, Mohammad Rezvani Ghalhari, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Kazem Naddafi

“…The non-integrated responses to the pandemic, including the failure to close administrative centers and, in particular, the recommendation to maintain social distancing by reducing public transportation use (prompting citizens to travel by private vehicle), have worsened the ambient air quality in Tehran, providing an exceptional opportunity to evaluate the direct/indirect influence of air quality policies and emission control measures on PM2.5 and PM10. …”
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Estilos musicales en el umbral de la Independencia. Consideraciones a propósito del villancico El Juego del Hombre de Diego Llanos (Arequipa, 1824) by Zoila Vega Salvatierra

“…Es posible encontrar villancicos compuestos en fechas tan tardías como el primer tercio del siglo XIX, y observar en estos una serie de elementos provenientes de usos y estilos diversos, tanto textuales como musicales, que se conservaron y mantuvieron vigentes en las capillas musicales y en el gusto de las audiencias, lo que daba al repertorio una sensación de estabilidad ante los cambios políticos y sociales que tuvieron lugar durante el proceso independentista. …”
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NGOs: Activities on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Challenges at Work by K. B. Levchenko, O. V. Shved

“…The methodological basis of the publication was a dialectical approach to the cognition of social and legal phenomena through the historical and comparative legal analysis of definitions, the use of the method of included observation, as well as problem-chronological analysis of the activities and participation of public organizations in the formation and implementation of state policy. …”
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What factors are associated with utilisation of health services for the poor elderly? Evidence from a nationally representative longitudinal survey in China by Yanbing Zeng, Weiqian Xu, Xiaomeng Tao

“…The poor elderly who are higher educated, have children, live in central regions and have social security and a poor health status and who do not smoke or drink are more likely to use health services. …”
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CD4 Count Pattern and Demographic Distribution of Treatment-Naïve HIV Patients in Lagos, Nigeria by Akinsegun Akinbami, Adedoyin Dosunmu, Adewumi Adediran, Sarah Ajibola, Olajumoke Oshinaike, Kikelomo Wright, Olanrewaju Arogundade

“…Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Inc., Chicago, Ill). Results. Patients consisted of 2507 (62%) female and 1535 (38%) males. …”
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Emotional competence and problem behavior of left-behind preschool children—the roles of self-regulation and authoritative grandparenting styles by Lanlan Luo, Shan Jin, Qi Huang

“…IntroductionWhen parents migrate to other cities for work, their children who are left behind show a high prevalence of behavioral problems, which affect social function. Although previous studies have found that emotional competence significantly predicts problem behavior, little is known about the mechanism(s) through which self-regulation and authoritative grandparenting styles affect emotional competence and problem behavior. …”
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Exome sequencing of UK birth cohorts [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Petr Danecek, Amy Hough, John Wright, Karen Ho, Nicholas J. Timpson, Sarah J. Lindsay, Davide Bonfanti, Daniel S. Malawsky, Rafaq Azad, Deborah Plowman, Sara Widaa, Gemma Shireby, Emla Fitzsimons, David Bann, Matthew E. Hurles, Hilary C. Martin, Susan M. Ring, Dan Mason, Michael A. Quail, Wei Huang, Vivek Iyer, Mahmoud Koko, Iaroslav Popov, Laurie Fabian, Gennadii Zakharov, Ruth Y. Eberhardt, Emma E. Wade, Qin Qin Huang

“…This rich source of longitudinal data, when combined with genomic data, offers the scientific community valuable insights ranging from population genetics to applications across the social sciences. Here we present quality-controlled whole exome sequencing data from three UK birth cohorts: the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (8,436 children and 3,215 parents), the Millenium Cohort Study (7,667 children and 6,925 parents) and Born in Bradford (8,784 children and 2,875 parents). …”
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Re-tratos da juventude na cidade de Fortaleza: direitos humanos e intervenções micropolíticas by João Paulo Pereira Barros, Lilith Feitosa Acioly, Júlia Alves Dias Ribeiro

“…Conclui-se o artigo apontando a proficuidade dessas análises e experiências para a formação em psicologia, articulando temas como violência, exclusão social e modos de subjetivação. …”
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Evaluation and Assessment of Resiliency of Transportation Networks in Ilam City by pakzad azadkhani, Mohammad salavrzizadeh, afsaneh shahmoradian

“…Various factors can affect urban transportation systems including natural, economic, social, and cultural factors. the main objective of the current study is to evaluate and assess the resiliency of urban transportation networks in Ilam City, which is carried out using a descriptive-analytical and comparative method. …”
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Classifying the Involvement of Men and Women in Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in Kayonza Sub-county by Turyasingura, Benson, Ayiga, Natal

“…The study recommends that the government should develop a strategy plan for gender quality based on goals that reflect an awareness of the economic and social implications of compromised climate smart agriculture. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of Cholera Transmission incorporating Media Coverage. by Muhereza, Obed

“…The spread of the disease depends largely on social and environmental factors such as, eating food or drinking water contaminated with feaces from an infected person. …”
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Assessing the Utilization of Technology in the Teaching and Learning of English Language in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale Municipality. by Ariho, Pretty

“…Regarding the first objective, the majority of respondents highlighted the usefulness of social media platforms as tools for enhancing English language teaching and learning by providing diverse resources and fostering interactive opportunities. …”
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Generosity and Solidarity -A Biblical Contribution and Perspective in Response to Poverty in Africa. by Rugyendo, Medard

“…That is, sin lies behind all the economic, social, political, environmental, and psychological factors that result in poverty (Andria, 2006). …”
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Challenges to Teaching and Learning of Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Rubanda West Constituency Rubanda District. by Ariyo, Vincent

“…Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings revealed that all schools offered agriculture as a subject, though it attracted fewer students compared to business studies, with which it is paired in the curriculum. …”
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Examining the Effects of Tourism Activities on the Livelihood of Communities Living in and Around Queen Elizabeth National Park. by Mwije, Eziryerl

“…Utilizing a cross-sectional study design, the research involved 133 respondents, including government authorities, social and economic developers, elected politicians, and local community members. …”
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Effects of Early Marriages on Youths in Kayonza Sub-County Ntungamo District. by Akakwatsa, Racheal

“…The study findings on the factors that cause early marriages among the youth in Kayonza Sub County Ntungamo District, the highest number of the respondents mentioned inadequate social control in sexual matters while the least number of the respondents mentioned inadequate advice for teenagers. …”
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Effects of Supplier Selection on Procurement Performance of Public Institutions: A Case Study of Southern Division. by Kabugho, Sarah

“…The study recommended that public institutions such as the southern division of Kabale municipality should enhance their supplier evaluation criteria to include environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation capabilities. …”
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Classifying the Involvement of Men and Women in Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in Kayonza Sub-county, Kanungu District, Uganda by Benson, Turyasingura, Ayiga, Natal

“…The study recommends that the government should develop a strategy plan for gender quality based on goals that reflect an awareness of the economic and social implications of compromised climate smart agriculture. …”
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Green Transportation and Environmental Sustainability in Selected Manufacturing Entities in Kampala District, Uganda by Rugasira, Jack, Moses, Agaba, Byarugaba Mbiito, Jotham, Makumbi, Rita, Kyotuheire, Jill, Asiime, Jane

“…The researcher applied Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) to test all four hypotheses. …”
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