Strategies to promote the provision of sexual health services during menopause: a qualitative study from the perspective of menopausal women and healthcare providers in Isfahan cit... by Maryam Moradi, Mahnaz Noroozi, Firoozeh Mostafavi, Marjan Beigi

“…Results Data analysis led to the extraction of three main categories: 1-providing comprehensive and client-centered care with five sub-categories, namely “screening and active search for recognition of sexual dysfunction”, “compliance with cultural considerations in service delivery”, “tailoring treatment plans for individual patients”, “collaborative decision‐making approach”, and “improving specialty care follow-up”; 2- improving infrastructure for better service delivery with three sub-categories, namely “allocation of appropriate physical space”, “strengthening teamwork and interdisciplinary cooperation”, and “provision of cost-effective services”; and 3- expanding services as well as enhancing access with five sub-categories, namely “integration of sexual health services in primary health care”, “using telemedicine to provide services”, “expansion of intersectoral relations”, “introducing sexual health services”, and “conducting research on sexual health services”. …”
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Parameter Sensitivity Analysis of the Hydraulic Fracture Growth Geometry in a Deep Shale Oil Formation: An Experimental Study by Shanzhi Shi, Yushi Zou, Lihua Hao, Beibei Chen, Shicheng Zhang, Xinfang Ma, Shipeng Zhang

“…The horizontal principal stress difference of deep shale reservoir is high, and the low viscosity fracturing fluid (10 mPa·s) tends to activate the horizontal bedding, while the high viscosity fracturing fluid (80 mPa·s) tends to directly penetrate the bedding to form the vertical main fracture. …”
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Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency after pancreatic resection: a systematic review by Marcello Di Martino, Ángela de la Hoz Rodriguez, Andrea Saibanti, Guillermo Salvador Camarmo, Nico Pagano, Elena Martín-Pérez, Matteo Donadon

“…Abstract Introduction Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is a condition defined by a reduction in pancreatic exocrine activity that impairs normal digestion. Despite established guidelines recommendations, precise diagnosis of PEI after pancreatic resection are infrequently achieved. …”
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Value chains in construction based on the concept of lean manufacturing in the conditions of digital transformation by K. Yu. Kulakov, A. K. Orlov, V. S. Kankhva

“…The authors propose a practical approach to the implementation of the concept of lean production using digitalization tools in the activities of a construction company. The analysis of the results of the introduction of digital tools based on the concept of lean construction in Russia made it possible to quantify the losses in the framework of the implementation of investment and construction projects, as well as to calculate the effects of the implementation of the proposed solutions.Conclusions. …”
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide (ZnO)-Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)-Chitosan-Farnesol Nanocomposites and Assessment of Their Anticancer Potential in Human Leukemic MOLT-4 Cell Line by Abozer Y. Elderdery, Badr Alzahrani, Siddiqa M. A. Hamza, Gomaa Mostafa-Hedeab, Pooi Ling Mok, Suresh Kumar Subbiah

“…To analyze its anticancer activity, MOLT-4 cells were cultured and treated at diverse dosages of NCs. …”
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Systemic inflammation response index association with gout in hyperuricemic adults: NHANES 2007–2018 by Xiaochan Tian, Guixing Zeng, Junping Wei

“…Systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) is a novel method for evaluating an individual’s systemic inflammatory activity. However, the association between SIRI and gout in the hyperuricemic population has not been studied.MethodsThe study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-2018.SIRI was log2-transformed before analysis. …”
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Drawing-Aware Parkinson’s Disease Detection Through Hierarchical Deep Learning Models by Ioannis Kansizoglou, Konstantinos A. Tsintotas, Daniel Bratanov, Antonios Gasteratos

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Bioadhesive Chitosan Films Loading Curcumin for Safe and Effective Skin Cancer Topical Treatment by Seila Tolentino, Mylene M. Monteiro, Felipe Saldanha-Araújo, Marcilio Cunha-Filho, Tais Gratieri, Eliete N. Silva Guerra, Guilherme M. Gelfuso

“…A cytotoxicity test on metastatic melanoma cells showed that curcumin at topical doses exerted activity similar to that delivered via the skin. Furthermore, curcumin alone was more effective in inhibiting tumor cells than radiotherapy alone (<i>p</i> < 0.01), with no additional benefit observed when curcumin was combined with radiotherapy. …”
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ANTHROPOCENTRIC DIMENSIONS OF UKRAINIAN CULTURE (IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ARCHETYPE OF THE WISE OLD MAN) by Z. O. Yankovska, L. V. Sorochuk

“…The purpose of this work is to study the influence of personality on the development of Ukrainian culture in a global, comprehensive dimension, based on the experience and works of famous figures that carried out cultural activities in a certain historical period. In this case, we can appeal to the archetype of the Wise Old Man, which contains a set of permanent features (ordinary and transcendent) that connect its projections with both the "foretype" and at the same time the "accumulation" of experience. …”
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Effects of Ghrelin on Triglyceride Accumulation and Glucose Uptake in Primary Cultured Rat Myoblasts under Palmitic Acid-Induced High Fat Conditions by Lingling Han, Jia Li, Ying Chen, Wei Wang, Dan Zhang, Guoliang Liu

“…The glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4), AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), and uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) were assessed by RT-PCR and western blot. …”
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AMPD1 and MTHFR genes are not associated with calcium levels in rheumatoid arthritis patients with methotrexate therapy in Indonesia by Dika P. Destiani, Sumartini Dewi, Syed A. S. Sulaiman, Sofa D. Alfian, Melisa I. Barliana, Rizky Abdulah

“…Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association of AMPD1 rs17602729, MTHFR C677T, and MTHFR A1298C polymorphisms with MTX activity in RA patients. A retrospective design was adopted to collect data from medical records and blood samples of 99 patients experiencing outpatient care at a referral hospital in Bandung. …”
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Endoscopic tympanoplasty type I using interlay technique by Masahiro Takahashi, Masaomi Motegi, Kazuhisa Yamamoto, Yutaka Yamamoto, Hiromi Kojima

“…Another key point is to actively improve anteroinferior visibility even if the overhang is slight because most perforations and postoperative reperforations are found in the anteroinferior quadrant of the tympanic membrane. …”
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Anti-obesity mechanisms elucidation of essential oil components from Artemisiae Argyi Folium (Aiye) by the integration of GC-MS, network pharmacology, and molecular docking by Yongxiang Liu, Jinhai Luo, Maninder Meenu, Baojun Xu

“…Aiye essential oil components are responsible for lipase activity inhibition, intestinal barrier protection, and blood lipid regulation effects. …”
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Tracing the Intellectual History of the Knowledge Economy: An Analysis of OECD Publications within the International Political Economy Framework by V. I. Konnov, D. A. Talagaeva

“…Conversely, the intellectual history perspective is instrumental in elucidating the role of the “knowledge economy” in advancing the intellectual pursuits of the scholarly communities actively involved in its conceptual development. When viewed through this lens, the trajectory of the “knowledge economy” from its emergence within the OECD's discourse in the early 1990s to the contemporary era can be characterized as a self-contained cycle. …”
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Influence of the Model of Care on the Outcomes of Diabetes Self-Management Education Program: A Scoping Review by Emmanuel Kumah, Emmanuel K. Afriyie, Aaron A. Abuosi, Samuel E. Ankomah, Adam Fusheini, Godfred Otchere

“…The main outcome measures assessed were glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), body mass index (BMI), diet, and physical activity. Results. The majority of the patients with diabetes were seen by primary care physicians. …”
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Epidemiology and associated factors of genital warts among patients in Iran: A cross-sectional study highlighting the impact of education and sexual behavior by Hossein Faramarzi, Hasti Jofreyi, Nahid Heydari Marandi, Mehdi Ghahartars, Nasrin Aliabadi

“…Furthermore, the findings showed that eGW was strongly linked to a past of engaging in sexual activity with multiple partners.…”
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Analisis Usability Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Destinasi Wisata Pulau Ambon Berbasis Android by Sri Widyanti Ginting, I Made Sudarma

“…So it can be concluded that the Android-based Ambon Island tourism information system application is able to provide tourist attractions, tourist activities and culinary lists that can be used by tourists to facilitate them to plan their desired tourist destinations. …”
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Research on optimal selection of runoff prediction models based on coupled machine learning methods by Xing Wei, Mengen Chen, Yulin Zhou, Jianhua Zou, Libo Ran, Ruibo Shi

“…Abstract Runoff fluctuations under the influence of climate change and human activities present a significant challenge and valuable application in constructing high-accuracy runoff prediction models. …”
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A Mobile Image-Driven PM2.5 Estimation Framework Using Deep Learning Techniques by Anupam Kamble, Somrawee Aramkul, Paskorn Champrasert

“…When planning outdoor activities, understanding the PM2.5 concentration measurement is essential. …”
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Tumor-derived exosomal lncRNA-MIR193BHG promotes bone metastasis of breast cancer by targeting the miR-489-3p/DNMT3A signaling axis in osteoclasts by Xiaoya Liu, Rui Ma, Feng Wei, Maihuan Wang, Yiwei Jiang, Peng Zheng, Zhen Cao

“…LncRNA-MIR193BHG was delivered to osteoclasts via exosomes and promoted osteoclast formation and activity by targeting the miR-489-3p/DNA methyltransferase 3A (DNMT3A) signaling axis, thereby accelerating breast cancer-induced osteolysis. …”
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