Determinants Affecting Family Commitment and Capability in Preventing Stunting in Children Under Two Years by Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman, Nur Hatijah, Ani Intiyati

“…Methods: The study employed an observational survey design involving 150 mothers of children aged 0–2 years in the Puskesmas (Community Health Center) areas of Surabaya. …”
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Thermal stability optimization of single-leg skutterudite-based thermoelectric devices based on lattice distortion effects by Hui Pan, Zhan Sun, Huiyuan Geng, Qing Chang, Bo Zhang, Lixia Zhang

“…The addition of large-scale Mo causes severe lattice distortion in the barrier alloy, which contributes to the sluggish elemental diffusion. Thus, after aging at 823 K for 600 h, the Fe80Cr17.5Mo2.5 junction has a thinner reaction layer (∼25 μm), lower contact resistivity (∼3.8 μΩ·cm2), and higher shear strength (∼14 MPa), compared with the Mo-free (Fe80Cr20) barrier junction. …”
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3D BIOPRINTING IN DENTISTRY: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS by Peter Frantsevich Litvitskiy, Alexander Tsymbal, Zhangirkhan Bolat, Yelaman Bazarbayev, Madina Bekentayeva, Raushan Nauryzbay, Azhar N. Zhexenova, Gulbanu Mukyshova, Lida Aliyeva, Aliya Zhylkybekova

“…According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Oral Health Surveillance Report, 2019, nearly 90% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 had tooth decay, and this percentage did not change significantly between the NHANES 1999-2004 and 2011-2016 cycles. …”
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Study of an outbreak of jaundice in Rajshahi, Bangladesh: a sociodemographic and clinical manifestation by Mahi Mubassira, Muntasir Alam Muhib, Syed Abeed-Ul-Haque, Sanzida Khanam, Faruk Hasan

“…In the sociodemographic study, the highest percentage (94%) of jaundice-positive patients were men, which was found in patients aged 20–30 years. In the case of the clinical test, the jaundice-positive patients were hepatitis A virus (HAV)-positive, and the highest average alanine transaminase (ALT) and total bilirubin levels were 1312.67 ± 1.32 U/L and 2.08 ± 0.70 mg/dL, respectively. …”
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Time-dependent model for in-situ concrete carbonation depth under combined effects of temperature and relative humidity by Ting Du, Yongjia Cai, Yipu Guo, Jinghao Chen, Sen Chen, Mofang Yuan, Fulin Qu

“…The experimental results demonstrate an exponential relationship between carbonation depth and temperature at all ages of the concrete, showing a consistent increase, with rising temperature. …”
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CASSAVA ADDITION FOR AMYGDALIN ENRICHMENT IN DAIRY BEVERAGES by H. F. Forsan, M. M. El Abd, W. B. Elsabie, H. M. Sobhy

“…Properties associated with amygdalin include anticoagulants, atherosclerotic, hepatic protective, anti-tumor, antidiabetic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, anti-aging, and antioxidants. Cassava paste was prepared by boiling its roots in water for 1 hour and subsequently mashing them. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of the Association between Autoantibodies and Qualitative Ultrasound Index of Bone in an Elderly Sample without Clinical Autoimmune Disease by Rosebella A. Iseme, Mark McEvoy, Brian Kelly, Linda Agnew, Frederick R. Walker, Michael Boyle, John Attia

“…Bone loss is characteristic of the ageing process and a common complication of many autoimmune diseases. …”
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The Potential of Virtual Reality for Inducing Neuroplasticity in Children with Amblyopia by María B. Coco-Martin, David P. Piñero, Luis Leal-Vega, Carlos J. Hernández-Rodríguez, Joaquin Adiego, Ainhoa Molina-Martín, Dolores de Fez, Juan F. Arenillas

“…VR-based therapies can induce cortical reorganization and promote the activation of different neuronal connections over a wide range of ages, leading to contrasted improvements in motor and functional skills. …”
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Antibacterial Properties of Dental Luting Agents: Potential to Hinder the Development of Secondary Caries by Erik Unosson, Yanling Cai, Xiyuan Jiang, Jesper Lööf, Ken Welch, Håkan Engqvist

“…Streptococcus mutans bacteria were placed in direct contact with specimens that had been aged for 10 min, 1 day, and 7 days, in order to test the antibacterial properties of the materials. …”
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Needs of older adults in Kazakhstan: analysis and psychometric properties of the localized version of the EASYCare standard 2010 instrument by Kerbez Kimatova, Lyudmila Yermukhanova, Dorota Talarska, Marzena Dworacka, Gulnar Sultanova, Gulzat Sarsenbayeva, Yerlan Bazargaliyev, Perizat Aitmaganbet, Aleksandra Suwalska, Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis, Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis, Ian Philp, Slawomir Tobis

“…Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the needs of older adults in Kazakhstan with the EASYCare Standard 2010 (EC) questionnaire.MethodsThe study involved 524 participants aged 65 and older from various regions in Kazakhstan. …”
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Efficacy of Functional Re-Education as a Treatment for Infantile Flexible Flatfoot: Systematic Review by Cristina Molina-García, George Banwell, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Andrés Reinoso-Cobo, Clara Pujol-Fuentes, Jose Medina-Luque, Laura Ramos-Petersen

“…Of these, 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria, resulting in a sample of 419 children aged 6 to 14 years with a diagnosis of flexible flatfoot. …”
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Anodized Ti6Al4V-ELI, electroplated with copper is bactericidal against Staphylococcus aureus and enhances macrophage phagocytosis by Paula Milena Giraldo-Osorno, Adam Benedict Turner, Sebastião Mollet Barros, Robin Büscher, Simone Guttau, Farah Asa’ad, Margarita Trobos, Anders Palmquist

“…Abstract Implants aim to restore skeletal dysfunction associated with ageing and trauma, yet infection and ineffective immune responses can lead to failure. …”
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Longitudinal Study on Low-Dose Aspirin versus Placebo Administration in Silent Brain Infarcts: The Silence Study by Ilaria Maestrini, Marta Altieri, Laura Di Clemente, Edoardo Vicenzini, Patrizia Pantano, Eytan Raz, Mauro Silvestrini, Leandro Provinciali, Isabella Paolino, Carmine Marini, Matteo Di Giuseppe, Tommasina Russo, Francesco Federico, Cristiana Coppola, Maria Pia Prontera, Domenico Maria Mezzapesa, Vincenzo Lucivero, Lucilla Parnetti, Paola Sarchielli, Maria Peducci, Domenico Inzitari, Giovanna Carlucci, Carlo Serrati, Carla Zat, Anna Cavallini, Alessandra Persico, Giuseppe Micieli, Stefano Bastianello, Vittorio Di Piero

“…Methods. We included subjects aged ≥45 years, with at least one SBI and no previous CVD. …”
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American and Australian family experiences while receiving a diagnosis or having treatment for idiopathic toe walking: a qualitative study by Verity Pacey, Cylie Williams, Kristy Robson, Kelly Gray

“…Trustworthiness of data was achieved through member checking, researcher triangulation, reflexivity and transferability and comparison with the MPOC-20 results.Setting USA and Australia.Participants Parents of children diagnosed with ITW who had seen more than one health professional during their care and lived in Australia or the USA.Results Ten parents of children aged between 3 and 13 years and diagnosed with ITW participated. …”
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Changes in Serum Natriuretic Peptide Levels after Percutaneous Closure of Small to Moderate Ventricular Septal Defects by Yuksel Kaya, Ramazan Akdemir, Huseyin Gunduz, Sani Murat, Orhan Bulut, İbrahim Kocayigit, M. Bulent Vatan, M. Akif Cakar, Ekrem Yeter, Harun Kilic, Mustafa Tarik Agac, Zeydin Acar

“…Brain natriuretic peptide levels were measured in nine patients (4 male, mean ages were 25.3±14.3) who underwent percutaneous closure with Amplatzer occluders for membranous or muscular ventricular septal defects were enrolled in the study. …”
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Safety and efficacy of the amino acid-crosslinked hyaluronic acid in the treatment of temple hollowing by Yanping Guo, Puzhen Li, Wuhan Wei, Qiang Li, Caiqi Shen, Xiaoying Zhuo, Yujie Luo, Jie Liu, Peisheng Jin, Xueyang Li

“…Background: Loss of volume in the temples is an early sign of aging and often gives the impression of a gaunt and emaciated appearance. …”
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Calcium-fortified fresh milk ameliorates postmenopausal osteoporosis via regulation of bone metabolism and gut microbiota in ovariectomized rats by Qishan Wang, Bin Liu, Xianping Li, Junying Zhao, Zongshen Zhang, Weicang Qiao, Xinyue Wei, Lijun Chen

“…The aging of the global population has made postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention essential; however, pharmacological treatments are limited. …”
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Research on Cumulative Damage Characteristics of Rock Anchor Beam Concrete Supporting Structure by Blasting Vibration of Underground Powerhouse by Sheng Wan, Junhong Huang, Yi Luo, Xinping Li, Qingsong Pu

“…Aiming at the dynamic disturbance problem of the upper rock anchor beam concrete support structure caused by the blasting excavation of the lower rock mass of the underground powerhouse of the hydropower station, the dynamic finite element software was used to numerically simulate the cumulative damage characteristics of the rock anchor beam concrete structure under multiple blasting, which aims to study the effect of blasting times and blast center distance on the cumulative damage characteristics of rock anchor beam concrete structures in two directions at different ages. The results show that 7 days after the completion of the concrete pouring of rock anchor beam, the damage and destruction effects are produced under the single blasting action. 28 days after the completion of the concrete pouring, there is basically no damage and destruction under the action of five times of blasting. 14 days after the completion of the concrete pouring, the growth process of the cumulative damage effect of the rock anchor beam concrete structure under the disturbance of the blasting excavation of the underground powerhouse shows nonlinear increasing characteristics with the increase of blasting times and nonlinear decreasing characteristics with the increase of blasting center distance. …”
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SOX5-Null Heterozygous Mutation in a Family with Adult-Onset Hyperkinesia and Behavioral Abnormalities by Michael Zech, Katharina Poustka, Sylvia Boesch, Riccardo Berutti, Tim M. Strom, Wolfgang Grisold, Werner Poewe, Juliane Winkelmann

“…Here a novel SOX5 loss-of-function point mutation, c.13C>T (p.Arg5X), is reported, identified in the course of exome sequencing applied to the diagnosis of an unexplained adult-onset motor disorder. Aged 43 years, our female index patient demonstrated abrupt onset of mixed generalized hyperkinesia, with dystonic and choreiform movements being the most salient features. …”
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Development and Validation of the Patient Experience Assessment Scale (PXAS) in Tertiary Care Hospital - Oman by Naima Khamis Al-Bulushi MD, FFR RCSI, Zainab Ali Al-Mukhaini MD, DCH, DTM&H, MSc, PhD, Jehan Al Fannah BSc, MSc, MBA, Afaf Ali Al Zadjali BSN, MBA, Huda Al Zidi BSc, Zubaida Mahmood Al-Balushi NNP BSN, MBA, Aida Khalfan Al-Hadidi IBCLC, Samir Al-Adawi BSc, MSc, PhD

“…Results: 464 participants were included, mainly aged 31 to 40, participated. PXAS showed good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.88) and test-retest (r = 0.72). …”
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