Peran Dukungan Keluarga sebagai Upaya Pengontrolan Hipertensi Pada Lansia by Afni Yan Syah, Neiliel Fitriana Anies

“… As the elderly undergo physiological alterations during the aging process and are exposed to environmental influences that heighten their vulnerability to diseases, understanding the role of family support in mitigating health challenges, particularly hypertension, becomes paramount. …”
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High-Affinity Detection of Alpha-Synuclein by Aptamer-Gold Conjugates on an Amine-Modified Dielectric Surface by Xuemei You, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Thangavel Lakshmipriya, Dingan Li

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive health issue and influences an increasingly larger number of people, especially at older ages, affecting the central nervous system (CNS). …”
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Association of Toll-Like Receptor 2 (TLR2) Expression in Placenta and Intrauterine Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus by Dian Utami, Maisuri T. Chalid, Rina Masadah, Rizalinda Sjahril, Andi Dwi Bahagia Febriani

“…TLR2 expression was predominantly identified in syncytiotrophoblast and cytotrophoblast cells with the highest score in mothers aged 20–35 years (75%), multigravida (58.3%), and mothers with term pregnancies (70.8%). …”
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Empowering Women: A Reflection on Protecting Against Dating Violence In the Indonesian Context by Ani Purwanti, Zahroh Shaluhiyah, Bagoes Widjanarko, Aga Natalis

“…The study reveals that a substantial portion of women aged 15 to 64, specifically 33.4%, have experienced instances of physical and sexual violence throughout their lives. …”
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Person-to-person bacterial transmission can change the sleep pattern in newly married couples by R. Rastmanesh, F. Marotta

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Relationship between cognitive abilities and manual coordination and balance in preschool children by Filip Sadri, Ivo Sadri, Željko Krneta, Jovana Trbojević Jocić, Maja Batez

“…Methods: The sample consisted of 41 preschool children aged 6.4±0.8 on average, of both sexes (30 boys and 11 girls). …”
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Methods for measuring body composition in Zambian adolescents living with HIV. by Suzanne Filteau, Molly Chisenga, Cassandra Namunkonda, Cynthia Mukwasi-Kahari, Lackson Kasonka, Victoria Simms, Celia L Gregson, Jonathan C Wells

“…We estimated body composition of 420 perinatally HIV-infected Zambian adolescents, aged 11-19 years, using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and anthropometry: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and subscapular and suprailiac skinfolds. …”
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Cardiovascular and Vector-Cardiographic Effects of Articaine Anesthesia with Epinephrine by Christoph Pökel, Antina Schulze, Martin Busse

“…The aim was to investigate the vector-cardiographic effects in patients submitted to dental extraction under local anesthesia. Twenty-one patients aged 36.6 ± 12.4 years with a clinical and radiographic indication of mandibular or maxillary tooth extraction were enrolled. …”
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Mechanisms of co-presence in repetitive drama studio performances by Željka Flegar, Grozdana Lajić Horvat

“… When working with older children (ages 9-12) in a drama studio environment (extracurricular theatre and drama education with performative outcomes), keeping everyone present is both an exciting and challenging task. …”
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A Survey of Data Mining Implementation in Smart City Applications by Zainab Salih Ageed, Subhi R. M. Zeebaree, Mohammed Mohammed Sadeeq, Shakir Fattah Kak, Zryan Najat Rashid, Azar Abid Salih, Wafaa M. Abdullah

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Contribution of Agricultural Cooperatives to Smallholder Potato Farmers’ Livelihood: A Case Study of Mubuga Cooperative in Nyarusizasub-County Kisoro District. by Niringiyimana, Steven

“…The results that revealed the majority of respondents were aged between 35 and 65 years old and female respondents dominated in cooperatives. …”
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Factors Associated with Hand Washing Practices among Secondary School Students in Ndorwa East Constituency in Kabale District by Benja, Twinomuhwezi, Topher, Byamukama, Nathan, Nshakira

“…Factors associated with a higher likelihood of hand washing practice among secondary school students in Ndorwa East Constituency–Kabale District were being aged <18 years (aOR =8.1, 95%CI: 2.65-21.61, p<0.001), presence of water for hand washing (aOR =50.7,95%CI:11.50-309.38,p<0.001), presence of hand washing stations (aOR=7.3,95%CI:2.72-30.37, p<0.001), and cleanliness of hand washing stations (aOR=70.0,95%CI:10.44-605.6, p<0.001). …”
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Measuring Physical Inactivity: Do Current Measures Provide an Accurate View of “Sedentary” Video Game Time? by Simon Fullerton, Anne W. Taylor, Eleonora Dal Grande, Narelle Berry

“…Data were collected via a cross-sectional telephone survey in South Australia. Participants aged 18 years and above (n=2026) were asked about their video game habits, as well as demographic and socioeconomic factors. …”
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Microstructural, Mechanical, and Tribological Properties of Selective Laser Melted Inconel 718 Alloy: The Influences of Heat Treatment by Ümit Gencay Başcı, Egemen Avcu, Mertcan Kıraç, Ahmet Sever, İdris Gökalp, Hasan İsmail Yavuz, Serkan Oktay, Eray Abakay, Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu, Rıdvan Yamanoğlu

“…The SLM-processed samples received a two-step heat treatment: solutionizing at 1065 °C for 1 h, followed by double aging at 720 °C for 8 h and 620 °C for 6 h. The as-built sample exhibited a grain structure mostly characterized by fine Laves phases, while the hardening phases γ′ ((Ni₃ (Al, Ti)) and γ″ (Ni₃Nb) precipitated during the heat treatment. …”
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Serological and Molecular Characterization of the Hepatitis B Virus in Blood Donors in Maputo City, Mozambique by Olga Maquessene, Osvaldo Laurindo, Lúcia Chambal, Nalia Ismael, Nédio Mabunda

“…The frequency of HBV infection was estimated at 4.4% and was higher among males (79.1%), individuals aged 25–39 years (55.2%), and replacement donors (89.6%). …”
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Second-Hand Smoke Increases Bronchial Hyperreactivity and Eosinophilia in a Murine Model of Allergic Aspergillosis by Brian W. P. Seymour, Edward S. Schelegle, Kent E. Pinkerton, Kathleen E. Friebertshauser, Janice L. Peake, Viswanath P. Kurup, Robert L. Coffman, Laurel J. Gershwin

“…BALB/c mice were exposed to aged and diluted sidestream cigarette smoke to simulate 'second-hand smoke'. …”
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Relationship between Sustained Reductions in Plasma Lipid and Lipoprotein Concentrations with Apheresis and Plasma Levels and mRNA Expression of PTX3 and Plasma Levels of hsCRP in... by Claudia Stefanutti, Fabio Mazza, Michael Steiner, Gerald F. Watts, Joel De Nève, Daniela Pasqualetti, Juergen Paal

“…The effect of lipoprotein apheresis (Direct Adsorption of Lipids, DALI) (LA) on plasma levels of pentraxin 3 (PTX3), an inflammatory marker that reflects coronary plaque vulnerability, and expression of PTX3 mRNA was evaluated in patients with hyperLp(a)lipoproteinemia and angiographically defined atherosclerosis/coronary artery disease. Eleven patients, aged 55±9.3 years (mean ± SD), were enrolled in the study. …”
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A Solution-Based Approach for Mo-99 Production: Considerations for Nitrate versus Sulfate Media by Amanda J. Youker, Sergey D. Chemerisov, Michael Kalensky, Peter Tkac, Delbert L. Bowers, George F. Vandegrift

“…The medical community has been plagued by Mo-99 shortages due to aging reactors, such as the NRU (National Research Universal) reactor in Canada. …”
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Effect of turbinate reduction surgery on allergic rhinitis symptoms in hospitalized patients by Yusuf Kusuma Dewa, Andriana Tjitria Widi Wardani Sardjana, Moch. Agus Suprijono

“…An experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed, utilizing primary data collected from 19 patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis (SFAR = 7) who underwent turbinate reduction surgery at the ENT Clinic, Sultan Agung Islamic Teaching Hospital, Semarang, from April to July 2023. Participants aged 18–55 years were included after providing informed consent. …”
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Structural Model for Preparing Safe and Hygienic Complementary Food in Indonesia by Lucy Widasari, Anto J. Hadi, Haslinah Ahmad, Wirawan Setyalaksana, Lusy Damayanti, Elly Sutrisni

“…The study aimed to evaluate how mothers provide complementary feeding (CF) to infants and young children aged 6–23 months. It explored factors influencing the adoption of safe and hygienic CF practices recommended by the WHO and Infant and Child Feeding Guidelines. …”
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