Use of virtual reality in port implantation to reduce perioperative anxiety and pain: protocol for a randomised controlled pilot trial at a single German university hospital (VIP-t... by Christoph W Michalski, Felix J Hüttner, Colette Dörr-Harim, Sandra Graf, Hannah Feldmann, Lisa S Hunold, Kira C Steinkraus, Nadir Nasir

“…The results will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal in the field and will be presented at applicable conferences to ensure rigorous evaluation and access for the academic community.Trial registration number German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00028508; registration date 15 March 2022; Universal Trial Number: U1111-1275-4995.…”
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The prevalence and prognostic significance of Sarcopenia and Adipopenia in Pleural Mesothelioma by Andrew C. Kidd, Gordon W. Cowell, Geoffrey A. Martin, Jenny Ferguson, Dean A. Fennell, Matt Evison, Kevin G. Blyth

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Migration of Health Workers and Its Impacts on the Nigerian Health Care Sector: Protocol for a Scoping Review by David Omiyi, Ebenezer Arubuola, Marcus Chilaka, Md Shafiqur Rahman Jabin

“…A search strategy will retrieve published studies from MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, Global Health, Academic Search Premiere, and Web of Science. Unpublished studies will be sourced from dissertations and theses. …”
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Multiple Mini Interviews vs Traditional Interviews: Investigating Racial and Socioeconomic Differences in Interview Processes by Banks PW, Hagedorn II JC, Soybel A, Coleman DM, Rivera G, Bhardwaj N

“…T-tests and Cohen’s d explored demographic differences across URM, African American, Hispanic, and disadvantaged applicants in interview and academic metrics to evaluate fairness.Results: When comparing MMIs and traditional interviews, both appear equal in reducing group differences (Underrepresented in Medicine(URM) versus non-URM, African American to non-URM, Hispanic to non-URM, and disadvantaged to non-disadvantaged). …”
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The relationship between psychological stress and mindfulness among outstanding students in the school basic stage by A. A. Alazzam, A. A.K. Al-Shoqran, B. M. Suleiman, M. A. Rababah, B. M. Al-Hawamdeh, I. A.M. Al-Maraziq, I. Tanjour, F. A.M. Al-Habies

“…A total of 232 kids between the ages of 10 and 14 were involved in the study; they were specifically chosen based on their academic records. Students have to meet the selection requirements with grades higher than 90% in every subject. …”
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Sacubitril/valsartan is associated with improvements in quality of life in adult congenital heart disease patients with systemic right ventricular failure by Philippine Kiès, Marieke Nederend, Ralph M.L. Neijenhuis, Anna E. van Groningen, Monique R.M. Jongbloed, Hubert W. Vliegen, J. Wouter Jukema, Anastasia D. Egorova

“…This study aimed to evaluate the medium-term QOL changes in sRV failure patients treated with sacubitril/valsartan.Methods In this single-centre, prospective cohort study, patients with symptomatic sRV failure completed the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research/Academic Hospital Leiden Questionnaire for Adult’s Health-Related Quality of Life (TAAQOL) at baseline and after starting treatment with sacubitril/valsartan. …”
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Sustainable Development Goals and Food Remittances: COVID-19 Lockdowns, Digital Transformation, Lessons and Policy Reflections from South Africa-Zimbabwe Corridor by Sean Sithole, Mulugeta Dinbabo, Daniel Tevera

“…This paper is based on a mixed-methods study whose aim is to contribute to the academic and policy discussion on food remittances by examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns introduced by the South African and Zimbabwean governments on the nature and volume of cross-border food remittance flows between the two countries. …”
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Providing medically tailored groceries and food resource coaching through the charitable food system to patients of a safety-net clinic in Dallas, Texas: a randomised controlled tr... by Michael Bowen, Sandi L Pruitt, Jaclyn Albin, Tammy Leonard, Willis Wong, Milette Siler, Carolyn Haskins, Jessica Turcios, Carla Pezzia, Alisha Ford, Bianca Schinzer, Kelseanna Hollis-Hansen

“…Findings will be disseminated through academic conferences, journals and to the public.Trial registration number NCT06242808.…”
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Whole-of-community interventions that address alcohol-related harms: protocol for a scoping review by Asha S George, Tanya Doherty, Mark Tomlinson, Nandi Siegfried, Ida Okeyo, Ulla Walmisley, Michelle De Jong, Carmen Späth, Nadine Harker

“…The results from this study will be disseminated via publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at relevant academic research fora and conferences.…”
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Development of a core outcome set for school-based intervention studies on preventing childhood overweight and obesity: study protocol by Mai Chinapaw, Teatske M Altenburg, Tessa J Roseboom, Jo Salmon, Deirdre Harrington, Lotte W de Vries, Iris Grooten, Janneke Van 't Hooft, Arend van Deutekom

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Paediatric nephroblastoma at a South African tertiary hospital: A 21-year retrospective analysis by E Brits, E Gerber, I Iroka, L Mgidlana, J Willoughby, S Dhlamini, P Nxumalo, S Sefadi, A Mthembu, J B Sempa

“…To assess profiles, disease presentations, management and outcomes of patients with nephroblastoma at Universitas Academic Hospital Complex (UAHC), and to compare patients from SA and Lesotho, including differences between early and late presenters and reasons for delayed presentation. …”
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Faktor-faktor yang Memengaruhi Perilaku Judi Online pada Remaja: Narrative Literature Review by Ida Ayu Pringga Mayradevi, David Hizkia Tobing

“…Online gambling also has several negative impacts on the lives of adolescents, including a decline in academic performance, emotional instability, poor relationships with others, and gambling disorders. …”
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Burden of early neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Natnael Moges, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Natnael Amare Tesfa, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Ermias Sisay Chanie, Berihun Bantie

“…Therefore, governmental and nongovernmental agencies, international organizations, healthcare providers and institutions and academic and research institutions should give a due attention and design strategies to reduce early neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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Dataset on electricity usage measurement for lower-to-middle-income primary and secondary schools in Western Cape, South AfricaMendeley Data by Jason Avron Samuels, Terhemba Michael-Ahile, M. J. (Thinus) Booysen

“…It enables the analysis of usage trends, the impact of academic schedules and holidays, and the effects of load shedding on school operations. …”
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Who is engaging with lateral flow testing for COVID-19 in the UK? The COVID-19 Rapid Survey of Adherence to Interventions and Responses (CORSAIR) study by Nicola T Fear, Susan Michie, Richard Amlot, G James Rubin, Louise E Smith, Henry WW Potts

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Entrepreneurial agility and organizational performance of IT firms: A mediated moderation model by Leul Girma Haylemariam, Stephen Oduro, Zewdu Lake Tegegne

“…To improve the link between OI and OP, managers should prioritize building relationships with external partners, such as customers, suppliers, and academic institutions. IT firms should also prioritize building a diverse and inclusive workforce that can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the innovation process to enhance their innovation capabilities and create products and services that better meet the needs of customers. …”
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Towards PErsonalised PRognosis for children with traumatic brain injury: the PEPR study protocol by Jaap Oosterlaan, Marsh Königs, Job B M van Woensel, Marc Engelen, Marjan E Steenweg, Petra J W Pouwels, Cece C Kooper, Hilgo Bruining, Arne Popma, Dennis R Buis, Maayke Hunfeld

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Prevalence and factors associated with burnout among healthcare providers at Kasulu district in Kigoma region, 2024: an analytical cross-sectional study in a primary healthcare set... by Omary Ubuguyu, Godbless Henry Mfuru, Khadija I Yahya-Malima

“…Significant factors included age 21–30 years (adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) 1.55, 95% CI 1.06 to 2.27), nursing profession (aPR 2.19, 95% CI 1.07 to 4.48), off-site residence (aPR 1.23, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.49), 6 months to 2 years of experience (aPR 1.44, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.86), dissatisfaction with salary (aPR 1.77, 95% CI 1.02 to 3.07), poor colleague relationships (aPR 1.25, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.51), ≥4 night shifts/week (aPR 2.54, 95% CI 1.33 to 4.86), attending ≥41 patients per day (aPR 1.52, 95% CI 1.06 to 2.19) and lack of academic growth opportunities (aPR 1.62, 95% CI 1.15 to 2.29).Conclusion Rural settings like Kasulu face unique challenges, including limited resources and heavy workloads, exacerbating burnout among healthcare providers. …”
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Augmenting neurocognitive remediation therapy to Preventive Cognitive Therapy for partially remitted depressed patients: protocol of a pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled t... by Huibert Burger, Claudi Bockting, Marlies Brouwer, Gert J Geurtsen, Amanda M Legemaat, Johanne G J van der Stappen, Maria Semkovska, Isidoor O Bergfeld, Nicoline Lous, Damiaan A J P Denys

“…This first dual approach study of augmenting oNCRT to PCT might facilitate full remission in partially remitted individuals as well as prevent relapse over time.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was obtained by Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam. Outcomes will be made publicly available.Trial registration number NL9582.…”
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Tracing Aquatic Macrophyte Development in Nansi Lake, Northern China's Largest Freshwater Lake: Plant Macrofossils From 1855 to Present by Qinghui Zhang, Yufei Wu, Liwei Yang, Zekun Li, Zonglei Li, Yuying Yang, Shiyue Chen, Enfeng Liu

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