Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the risk of stroke: a systematic review protocol by Jennifer K Quint, Ann D Morgan, Chetna Sharma, Kieran J Rothnie

“…Both stages of screening, title and abstract followed by full-text screening, will be conducted independently by two reviewers. The Population, Exposure, Comparator, Outcomes, Study characteristics (PECOS) framework will be used to systematise the process of extracting data from those studies meeting our selection criteria. …”
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Preventing suicide by restricting access to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs): A systematic review of international evidence since 2017. by Bruna Rubbo, Chao-Ying Tu, Lucy Barrass, Shu-Sen Chang, Flemming Konradsen, David Gunnell, Michael Eddleston, Chris Metcalfe, Duleeka Knipe

“…We conducted a systematic review by searching MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO databases in March 2024 for manuscripts published since 2017 that investigated the effects of regulatory changes limiting access to HHPs on pesticide suicide, at the population level. Two reviewers independently screened titles and abstracts, and extracted data using a standardized form, defined a priori. …”
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Stepping into adulthood: pediatric cancer survivors and their parents’ perspectives on the transition from pediatric to adult care by Aleshchenko Ekaterina, Langer Thorsten, Calaminus Gabriele, Glogner Juliane, Enno Swart, Katja Baust

“…Adult survivors acknowledged the transition's importance in fostering self-reliance and independence. Conclusions To facilitate better outcomes, transition planning should include early introductions to adult care providers and strong communication strategies to address the emotional and psychosocial challenges faced by adolescent cancer survivors. …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Functional Movement Screen™ with a Modified Scoring System for Young Adults with Low Back Pain by Khalid Alkhathami, Yousef Alshehre, Sharon Wang-Price, Kelli Brizzolara

“…Each participant performed the FMS™ once while being scored simultaneously and independently by two investigators. In addition, each participant’s FMS™ performance was video-recorded and then was scored by another two investigators separately. …”
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The landscape of family medicine in India - A cross-sectional survey study. by Archna Gupta, Raman Kumar, Ramakrishna Prasad, Sunil Abraham, Nisanth Menon Nedungalaparambil, Paul Krueger, Carolyn Steele Gray, Megan Landes, Sanjeev Sridharan, Onil Bhattacharyya

“…Chi-square tests of independence were used to explore differences between family physicians who completed full-time in-person training versus those who completed part-time, blended or distance training and to look for associations between services provided and the rurality of practice location. …”
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Acceptance and commitment therapy reduces perceived ostracism in suicidal patients by Emilie Olié, Manon Malestroit, Véronique Brand-Arpon, Philippe Courtet, Deborah Ducasse

“…Conclusion ACT decreased social pain independently of its effect on depression. Reduced social pain was correlated with improved therapeutic processes and decreased suicidal ideation, highlighting the therapeutic potential of ACT for managing ostracism and suicide risk.…”
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Availability of support systems for youth who left child and youth care centres during COVID-19 by Fadzaishe B. Zingwe, Maditobane R. Lekganyane

“…Their transition period required them to have solid plans for their uncertain future towards independence. In further compounding their challenges was their being indeterminate given the uncertainties associated with COVID-19. …”
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Individual and Society in Lu Xun's Works: A Journey from Tradition to Modernism by Ali Kiriktaş

“…His writings supported the Cultural Revolution by instilling a revolutionary spirit and promoting the intellectual independence of the people, leading to profound changes in Chinese society. …”
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THE MILITARY IN GOVERNANCE IN THE GAMBIA AND THE QUEST FOR A POLITICAL LEGACY (FROM THE 27TH OF OCTOBER 1980 TO 30TH OF JULY 1981, AND 22ND OF JULY 1994 TO 19TH JANUARY 2017) by ABDULLAH SENGHORE ABOUBACAR

“…On the other hand, Yahya Jammeh’s military government has been very controversial sometimes and had left many questions unanswered regarding the military’s understanding and approach to some of the key principles of democracy as a governance system such as respect for and application of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for the rule of law, separation of powers and judicial independence.Using both primary and mainly secondary sources, the author assessed the two military coups in The Gambia and its lasting legacies and sustainable impacts in the country. …”
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Genesis of Scientific Approaches to the Theory of Human Capital by Demchenko Oleksandr V.

“…It is defined that the complexity of the connection between a person and the performed labor is caused by its subject-objectivity: a person is a subject of the labor process, independently determining what to do, from what to do and for what to do; at the same time, a person is an object of the labor process, since the main task of social production is to satisfy human needs. …”
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Infertility and risk of ovarian cancer: A systematic review and meta analysis by Indra Sambasivam, H. Gladius Jennifer, Saravanan Chinnaiyan

“…In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, this review contains studies on infertility and ovarian cancer as an outcome measure among ovarian cancer groups and those not having cancer. Two authors independently retrieved the articles through electronic databases such as PubMed and Scopus. …”
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Prognostic impact of presenting symptoms of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma by Samuel Jun Ming Lim, Ying Hao, George Boon Bee Goh, Jason Pik Eu Chang, Chee Kiat Tan

“…On multivariable Cox regression analysis, only fluid retention (hazard ratio [HR] 1.56, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.30–1.87) and jaundice (HR 1.36, 95% CI 1.07–1.74) were independently associated with shorter survival. There was no significant relationship between the duration of symptoms and overall survival. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review of economic evaluations considering costs and health outcomes of weather and climate-related extreme events in humans by Collins Iwuji, Saeideh Babashahi, Kingsley Orievulu, Ekeminiabasi Eyita-Okon, Dominic Kniveton

“…Two reviewers will independently assess each study for inclusion. Study quality will be evaluated with the recommended quality assessment tools. …”
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Association between wasting and inadequate breastfeeding practices among infants under six months in SNNPR and Somali regions of Ethiopia: A multilevel cross-sectional study. by Bethel Getachew, Yemane Berhane, Yadeta Dessie, Walelegn W Yallew, Hanna Y Berhane, Sunny S Kim

“…Non-exclusive breastfeeding (APR = 1.50; 95% CI:1.02, 2.21), delayed initiation of breastfeeding (APR = 1.52; CI:1.00, 2.30), being male infants (APR = 1.50; 95% CI:1.09, 2.07), and mothers who attained primary level (APR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.95) or secondary level education (APR = 0.30; 95% CI: 0.09, 0.99) were independently associated with wasting in the multivariable analysis.…”
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CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO’S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND WELFARIST APPROACH TO STATECRAFT IN NIGERIA’S FIRST AND SECOND REPUBLIC by FRIDAY JOHN OGALEYE, GODWIN A. VAASEH

“…Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo, GCFR, was a nobleman, politician, Yoruba leader, and advocate for Nigerian and African independence. The study explores into his reasoning and methods for improving effective leadership and reinforcing good governance in Nigeria by promoting intellectual capacity among political leaders, leading to general growth and development. …”
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Role of prescribed medication in the development of iron deficiency anaemia in adults—a case–control study by Orouba Almilaji, Jonathon Snook, Kiran Prabhu, Elizabeth Williams, Frazer Warricker

“…In contrast to the relationship with PPIs, the association with OACs was primarily in the IDA sub-group with haemorrhagic lesions.Conclusion Long-term exposure to PPIs and OACs are independently associated with the risk of developing IDA. …”
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Vertical and Horizontal Proportions of the Face and their Correlation to Phi in a South Indian Population by Crystal R. Soans, Karishma A. Mathew, M. Subramanya Ravi, K. Gauthami, Shalin Shersha

“…A total of 11 vertical and horizontal ratios were independently measured for males and females, and their relation to phi was assessed. …”
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Prevalence and Incidence of Injury during Olympic-style Shooting Events: A Systematic Review by Mica R. Harr, Cody J. Mansfield, Bailey Urbach, Matt Briggs, James Onate, Laura C. Boucher

“…Studies were included if they reported prevalence or incidence of injury in collegiate or Olympic shooting events, and were excluded if inclusion criteria were not met, full text was unavailable, or not in English. Two reviewers independently screened articles in two phases: 1) screening of titles/abstracts 2) full text review. …”
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Comprehensive design of a 100-kilowatt solar power plant with bifacial technology in PVsyst for Arak, Iran by Mohammad Parhamfar, Alireza Zabihi

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An elucidatory model of oxygen's partial pressure inside substomatal cavities by A. S. Kowalski, A. S. Kowalski

“…At very high leaf temperatures, mass flow also influences transport of water vapour and carbon dioxide, physically decoupling their exchanges and reducing water-use efficiency, independently of stomatal regulation.</p>…”
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