Caesarean section rates and indications in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The case of Mbandaka City by Patrick Bongbanga Mundembe, Roger Mwimba Mbungu, Félicien Kandolo Tshimungu, Jules Moti Kangite, Jean Claude Efoloko Likulu, Guillin Boboko Bikoko, Monizi Mawunu, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua

“…Furthermore, improving access to timely medical interventions and promoting strategies for preventing complications such as fetal distress and macrosomia could reduce the need for emergency caesarean sections and enhance overall maternal and child health. …”
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Zonation system in admission of new student at state secondary school in Indonesia: how predictable to learning success by B. Bulkani, M. Fatchurahman, M. A. Setiawan

“…The distribution of quality public schools are not evenly distributed, causing limited choices and causing the implementation of the principle of justice in access to education services – lack of readiness of local governments in setting zones.Aim. …”
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Ascorbate-glutathione cycle in wheat and rice seedlings under anoxia and subsequent reaeration by V. V. Yemelyanov, E. G. Prikaziuk, V. V. Lastochkin, O. M. Aresheva, T. V. Chirkova

“…The most important part of the plant antioxidant system is the ascorbate-glutathione cycle (AGC), the activity of which is observed upon exposure to a range of stressors, including lack of O2, and oxidative stress occurring immediately after the restoration of oxygen access, hereafter termed reaeration or post-anoxia. …”
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Model of property relations in the Soviet Lithuania village (Case of Stungiai village) by Žilvinas Kačiuška

“…According to different accession to resource allocation process, the privileged society groups had formed. …”
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Comparing the Technological and Intraoperative Performances of Da Vinci xi and DaVinci 5 Robotic Platforms in Patients Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by Ahmed Gamal, Marcio Covas Moschovas, Shady Saikali, Sumeet Reddy, Yu Ozawa, Rohan Sharma, Avaneesh Kunta, Travis Rogers, Vipul Patel

“…Additionally, this video will illustrate key aspects of the surgery, including anterior bladder neck access, lateral bladder dissection from the prostate, posterior prostate dissection and anastomosis. …”
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Latinx and White Adolescents’ Preferences for Latinx-Targeted Celebrity and Noncelebrity Food Advertisements: Experimental Survey Study by Marie A Bragg, Samina Lutfeali, Daniela Godoy Gabler, Diego A Quintana Licona, Jennifer L Harris

“…MethodsParticipants (N=903) were selected from a volunteer sample of adolescents, aged 13-17 years, who self-identified as Latinx or White, had daily internet access, and could read and write in English. They participated in a web-based Qualtrics study where each participant viewed 8 advertisements for novel foods and beverages, including 4 advertisements that featured Latinx celebrities and the same 4 advertisements that featured Latinx noncelebrities (matched on all other attributes), in addition to 2 neutral advertisements (featuring bland, nontargeted products and did not feature people). …”
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Lightweight Cryptographic Algorithms for Guessing Attack Protection in Complex Internet of Things Applications by Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Muhammad Shafiq, Shayla Islam, Bishwajeet Pandey, Yousef A. Baker El-Ebiary, Nazmus Shaker Nafi, R. Ciro Rodriguez, Doris Esenarro Vargas

“…However, it is essential to note that this convenience comes with a price that involves security vulnerabilities as IoT networks are prone to be interfered with by hackers who can access the sensor/communication data and later utilize it for malicious purposes. …”
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Analisis Interaksi Aktivitas Pembelajaran Daring Berdasarkan Data Log Aktivitas pada Learning Managemefnt System (LMS) Menggunakan Educational Process Mining by Novriani Dewi Anwar, Nanang Yudi Setiawan, Welly Purnomo

“…Abstract   The combination of technological developments in the field of education has developed an innovation called LMS (Learning Management System) that can be accessed from anywhere and anytime without having to conduct physical meetings in class. …”
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Somatic comorbidities and health related uncertainty among Swedish adolescents with ADHD by Sara Lundqvist, Sara Lundqvist, Sara Röjås, Kourosh Bador, Maria Råstam, Nóra Kerekes, Nóra Kerekes

“…These findings highlight the importance of addressing both health literacy and access to healthcare. By focusing on this group, we cannot only improve their ability to understand and navigate the healthcare system but also strengthen their confidence in managing their own health.…”
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Mediating effects of occupational self-efficacy on the relationship of authentic leadership and job engagement by Popy Podder, Hillol Saha

“…In this research, convenience sampling technique was used, a type of non-probability sampling method where the sample is taken from a group of people who are easily accessible. The sample chosen for this research comprised of 95 employees working at different universities in Bangladesh. …”
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Medication underuse in real-life practice: the impact of galcanezumab towards achieving very low frequency episodic migraine in a southeast Asian middle-income nation by Wanakorn Rattanawong, Prakit Anukoolwittaya, Akarin Hiransuthikul, Thanakit Pongpitakmetha, Auranee Trisataya, Sekh Thanprasertsuk, Alan Rapoport

“…Conclusions This study emphasizes the benefit of early anti-CGRP therapy initiation, especially in patients with fewer headache days, and highlights the need for accessible migraine-specific treatments in low- to middle-income countries.…”
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Long-term impact of different prevalent cropping systems on soil physico-chemical characteristics under subtropical climate conditions of Punjab, Pakistan by Fahad Ali Fayyaz, Irfan Aziz, Muhammad Ansar, Muhammad Akmal, Saud Alamri, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Renata Gamrat, Abdul Qayyum

“…A total of 470 georeferenced soil samples were collected using a random survey approach, and the samples were analyzed for soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter percentage (OM), total nitrogen percentage (TN), accessible phosphorus (AvP) (mg kg−1) and extractable potassium (ExK) (mg kg−1). …”
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Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation by Wakida EK, Obua C, Rukundo GZ, Samantha M, Maling S, Karungi CK, Talib ZM, Haberer J, Bartels SJ

“…Dementia affects a substantial portion of older people globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda, where rural healthcare systems face challenges in dementia care access. To address these needs, we gathered key stakeholders’ perspectives on a culturally tailored model employing lay health workers, supported by health assistants as internal facilitators, to implement the World Health Organization dementia toolkit in rural communities.Methods: We conducted a formative qualitative study, utilizing one-on-one interviews with health assistants, district health team members, and primary healthcare providers in rural Uganda. …”
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Bio-active composition, antibacterial activity and molecular docking studies of Salicia nitida (Benth.) root extracts by Wisdom U. Ike, Okereke C. Stanley, Nosiri Ijeoma, Okamgba C. Okezie, Nwokocha W. Osita, Aguwanba Chinedu, Aaron C. Friday

“…Standard qualitative screening methods were employed to access phytochemical constituents present in the root extracts of S. nitida. …”
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Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study by Laura M. Harris-Lane, Mitchell Sheehy, Courtney A. Loveless, Joshua A. Rash, David P. Storey, Gregory K. Tippin, Vikas Parihar, Nick Harris

“…Abstract Background Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. …”
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Structural and functional features of phytoene synthase isoforms PSY1 and PSY2 in pepper Capsicum annuum L. cultivars by E. A. Dyachenko, M. A. Filyushin, G. I. Efremov, E. A. Dzhos, A. V. Shchennikova, E. Z. Kochieva

“…In the PSY1 and PSY2 HH-IPPS domains, functionally significant sites were determined. For all accessions studied, the active sites (YAKTF and RAYV), aspartate-rich substrate-Mg2+-binding sites (DELVD and DVGED), and other functional residues were shown to be conserved. …”
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Designing a Policy-Making Model for Biomass Energy Development Training in the Agricultural Supply Chain Sector by Tahereh Pourelmi, Seyed Mohammad Shobeiri, Enayatollah Yazdanpanah, Gholam Reza Bakhshi Khaniki, Mahdieh Rezaei

“…Creating a supply chain for basic agricultural products by including a wide range of agricultural subsectors from the supply of required production inputs to the final consumer’s access to the goods will lead to an increase in the productivity of the agricultural sector as well as the upstream and downstream industries related to it. …”
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Stigma towards mental illness in Asian nations and low-and-middle-income countries, and comparison with high-income countries: A literature review and practice implications by Mrugesh Vaishnav, Afzal Javed, Snehil Gupta, Vinay Kumar, Parth Vaishnav, Akash Kumar, Hakimullah Salih, Petros levounis, Bernardo NG, Samia Alkhoori, Cora Luguercho, Armen Soghoyan, Elizabeth Moore, Vinay Lakra, Martin Aigner, Johannes Wancata, Jamila Ismayilova, Md. Azizul Islam, Antonio Geraldo Da Silva, Gary Chaimowitz, Wang Xiaoping, Tarek Okasha, Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, Thomas Schulze, Roger NG, SN Chiu, Chan Kit Wa (Sherry), Andi J Tanra, Yong Chon Park, Liliya Panteleeva, Marisol Taveras, Ramune Mazaliauskiene, Ahmad Hatim Bin Sulaiman, Thelma Sanchez, Chandra Prasad Sedain, Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, Lars Lien, Ghulam Rasool, Robert Buenaventura, Harish Chandra Gambheera, Kapila Ranasinghe, Norman Sartorius, Chawanun Charnsil, Amine Larnaout, Juliet Nakku, Zarif Ashurov

“…Mental health stigma is associated with more serious psychological problems among the victims, reduced access to mental health care, poor adherence to treatment, and unfavorable outcomes. …”
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Exploring the Use of Smartwatches and Activity Trackers for Health-Related Purposes for Children Aged 5 to 11 years: Systematic Review by Lauren Thompson, Sydney Charitos, Jon Bird, Paul Marshall, Amberly Brigden

“…These devices often provide limited data feedback and functionality to support children’s independent engagement with the data, relying on paired smartphone apps managed by caregivers, who control access and facilitate children’s interaction with the data. …”
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Cost Savings in Chronic Pain Patients Initiating Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) with a 60-Day PNS Treatment by David M. Dickerson, Hemant Kalia, Kevin E. Vorenkamp, Konstantin V. Slavin, Jonathan M. Hagedorn, Candace Gunnarsson, Eric L. Keuffel, Andrew J. Epstein, Mark Stultz, Nathan D. Crosby

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