Factors Influencing Knowledge and Attitudes towards Second-Hand Smoking Exposure Among University Students: An Exploratory Study by Md. Majharul Islam, Firoj Al-Mamun, Moneerah Mohammad ALmerab, Mst. Sabrina Moonajilin, Mohammed A. Mamun

“…Furthermore, age, gender, and living with parents emerged as significant predictors of attitude, explaining 14.7% of its variance (R 2  = 0.147, F = 7.165, P  < .001). …”
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Assessing the impact of waste picking on musculoskeletal disorders among waste pickers in Mumbai, India: a cross-sectional study by Praveen Chokhandre, Shrikant Singh

“…The impact of the occupation of waste picking on MSDs was analysed using the propensity score matching (PSM) method.Participants The study population consisted of waste pickers (n=200) who had been working for at least a year and a control group (n=213) selected from among or living close to the same communities.Results The 12-month prevalence of MSDs was higher among waste pickers (79%) compared to controls (55%) particularly in the lower back (54–36%), knee (48–35%), upper back (40–21%) and shoulder (32–12%). …”
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Recent advances in applications of green nanocomposites in enhanced oil recovery: a comprehensive review of different characterization methods and effective parameters by Meysam Hemmati, Yaser Ahmadi

“…These substances are non-toxic, safe for humans, and harmless to other living things. Common investigations like XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, and Zeta Potential tests are used to detect and evaluate nanoparticles. …”
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Computer-aided cholelithiasis diagnosis using explainable convolutional neural network by Dheeraj Kumar, Mayuri A. Mehta, Ketan Kotecha, Ambarish Kulkarni

“…Abstract Accurate and precise identification of cholelithiasis is essential for saving the lives of millions of people worldwide. Although several computer-aided cholelithiasis diagnosis approaches have been introduced in the literature, their use is limited because Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models are black box in nature. …”
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COMMUNITY POLICING AS A PANACEA FOR MITIGATING ARMED BANDITARY IN CENTRAL NIGERIA by Fidelis Achoba, Peace Oluwatoyin Irefin

“…Findings from this study reveal that the locals should be empowered for enhanced effective and efficient community policing structure as the success of food security can only be guaranteed by security of lives and property. In the final analysis, community policing will enable communities to quickly identify criminals and, through its strategic observation, alert the local police and the Nigeria Police through technology driven devices. …”
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EFFECT OF BASIC AMENITIES ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN BENUE STATE NIGERIA by ONYOWO REBECCA ATUNGWU

“…This will help to improve the living conditions of the people in rural areas, Local government councils in Benue State should always ensure that water is made available and accessible to rural dwellers to help alleviate their sufferings. …”
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The Application of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Skeletal Age Assessment by Khalaf Alshamrani

“…The recurrent use of left-hand radiography in children with chronic conditions might result in the patient being exposed to the same image several times throughout the course of their lives. Use of radiation-free methods such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be able to assist in reducing the risks associated with radiation exposure, if done properly. …”
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Teaching Learners of Specialized Classes the Method of Mathematical Modeling based on Solving Problems with Practical Content by Zhazira Alibekova, Nurgali Ashirbayev, Zhansaya Ashirbayeva, Shadiyar Altynbekov

“…By focusing on real-world, practical tasks, the study seeks to show how applying math to everyday problems can deepen students' understanding and make the subject more engaging and relevant to their lives. Analysis, induction, deduction, and synthesis are the main methods of the research, allowing the description and highlighting of the most important aspects of the mathematical modeling methods application in profile classes. …”
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Antioxidant Activity and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Scavenging Mechanism of Eriodictyon californium, an Edible Herb of North America by Allie Richards, Savita Chaurasia

“…Modern life associated with processed food, exposure to a wide range of pollutants, physical inactivity, unprecedented time, excessive involvement of technology in our lives, and so on give rise to oxidative stress which threatens our physical and mental health. …”
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Measurement of population agglomeration, dynamic change characteristics, and motivations in metropolitan agglomerations-A case study of the Xi'an metropolitan area. by Ke Liu, Xu Bo, Wang Zhaoping, Ran Du, Chen Heng

“…The multiple regression results showed that the income level, public consumption expenditure level, education level, comfortable living environment, and educational level were important factors leading to differences in population agglomeration. …”
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Individuals of older adults hospitalized with social isolation by Jercy Subyen Iglesias Toriza, Elaine Teresa Gutiérrez Pérez, Linet Pérez Jurajuria, Galia Yagnalis Delgado Pagán, Yara Díaz Ibáñez

“…Introduction: social isolation is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon that affects people's lives, promotes inequality and affects dignity and personal and social identity. …”
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Examining the Ethical Considerations of Placing Elderly Parents in Nursing Homes: A Perspective on Maqasid Sharia and Social Welfare by Abdul Helim, Syarifuddin Syarifuddin, Aris Sunandar Suradilaga

“…Consequently, this study aligns with maqasid sharia including the protection of parents' lives (hifz al-nafs), enabling parents to focus on worship (hifz al-Din) safeguarding against negative thoughts between them (hifz al-‘aql), pertains to the avoidance of children doing wrong if they gather in the same house (hifz al-Nasl) and encompasses the maintenance of good relations between parents and children as an asset (hifdz al-mal). …”
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Effectiveness of a Group-Based Culturally Tailored Lifestyle Intervention Program on Changes in Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes among Asian Indians in the United States by Rupal M. Patel, Ranjita Misra, Sudha Raj, Ashok Balasubramanyam

“…Findings demonstrated that participation in a culturally tailored, lifestyle intervention program in a community setting can effectively reduce weight, waist circumference, and HbA1c among Gujarati AIs living in the US.…”
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Orthodontic retention protocol among Kurdistan Region of Iraq orthodontists by Mahmoud Kanan Mohsin, Zana Qadir Omer, Rebin Ali Mohammed Amin

“…Patients and methods: thirty five questionnaires in total with 20 questions were sent to all members of the Iraqi Orthodontic Society living in the Kurdistan region- Iraq. 35 orthodontists were responded to questionnaires. …”
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Main methodological challenges faced by Youth and Adult Education (EJA) teachers by Alcemir Horácio Rosa, Francisco Willan Costa dos Santos, Daniel Nascimento e Silva, Marcus Marcelo Silva Barros

“…In addition, the results showed that teachers face methodological difficulties in reaching the EJA public, and this is due to 1) students' limited availability of time, 2) the short duration of the course, 3) lack of student motivation, 4 ) lack of own methodologies for EJA, and, 5) disregard of EJA classes with the reality of students' lives. …”
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PENGARUH UMUR BETINA Drosophilla melanogaster strain tx TERHADAP JUMLAH ANAKAN DAN JENIS KELAMIN F1 SEBAGAI BAHAN PANDUAN PRAKTIKUM GENETIKA by Antik Nur Wijayanti, Marheny Lukitasari

“…Every living organism has the ability to reproduce that aims to maintain the kind ( species). …”
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CURRANTS (RIBES L., GROSSULARIACEAE) IN THE PETER THE GREAT BOTANICAL GARDEN by G. A. Firsov, L. F. Yandovka

“…The present article is based on the data of the 2017 inventory, and  has been prepared within the framework of the forthcoming  publication Annotated Catalogue of the Outdoor Collection of Living  Plants at the Peter the Great Botanical Garden.…”
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Abortion and contraception within prison health care: a qualitative study by Martha J. Paynter, Clare Heggie, Anja Mcleod, Wendy V. Norman

“…Our study team included members with lived experience of incarceration. We conducted recruitment in partnership with community organizations. …”
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LEGAL MIGRATION – RIGHTS AND BENEFITS IN THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM by Nicoleta ANDRICA, Andreea-Florina FORA

“…In 2023, more than are 17 million of Europeans citizens are working or living abroad. European Union provides information for all the workers: equal treatment, E.U. legislation, rules for each one, rights in each country and also for family members. …”
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Effects of radiation and manganese oxide nanoparticles on human glioblastoma cell line U-87 MG glycolysis by N. B. Illarionova, D. V. Petrovski, I. A. Razumov, E. L. Zavyalov

“…Cell viability was determined using the ViaCount reagent staining of living and dead cells. Their count was performed using flow cytometry. …”
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