Quantifying human genome parameters in aging by V. P. Volobaev, S. S. Kunizheva, L. I. Uralsky, D. A. Kupriyanova, E. I. Rogaev

“…Determining the causes and processes influencing human longevity is the primary fundamental goal facing the scientific community. Currently, the main efforts of the scientific community are aimed at identifying the qualitative characteristics of the genome that determine the trait. …”
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Influence of Smartphone Usage on development of Sexuality among Late Adolescent Boys in Health Sciences Colleges of South India [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Sara J Ommen, Preeti M Galagali, Sharath M Manya, Prasanna Mithra, Jayashree K

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Unraveling the microecological mechanisms of phosphate-solubilizing Pseudomonas asiatica JP233 through metagenomics: insights into the roles of rhizosphere microbiota and predatory... by Yuhan Tang, Linlin Wang, Jing Fu, Fangyuan Zhou, Hailei Wei, Xiaoqing Wu, Susu Fan, Xinjian Zhang

“…Furthermore, the effect of exogenous PSB on rhizosphere microbial community and their functions are largely unexplored. …”
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Translation, adaptation and validation of an epilepsy screening instrument in two Ghanaian languages. by Emmanuel Kwame Darkwa, Sabina Asiamah, Elizabeth Awini, Cynthia Sottie, Anthony Godi, John E Williams, Albert Akpalu, J Helen Cross, Josemir W Sander, Arjune Sen, Charles R Newton, Anthony Danso-Appiah, Patrick Adjei

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The prevalence of epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa varies considerably, and the exact estimate for Ghana remains unclear, particularly in peri-urban areas where data are scarce. More community-based studies are required to understand better the actual burden of epilepsy in these areas and the difficulties in accessing healthcare.…”
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Barriers and enablers to young people accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: A scoping review. by Maggie Ikinue Baigry, Robin Ray, Daniel Lindsay, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Michelle Redman-MacLaren

“…Cultural and religious beliefs also invoked stigmatising behaviours in some family and community members.<h4>Conclusion</h4>This scoping review revealed that social stigma and judgemental attitudes imposed by family and community members, including healthcare providers, hinder young unmarried individuals in Pacific Island Countries and Territories from accessing sexual and reproductive health information and contraceptives. …”
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The effects of training female students in emotion regulation techniques on their social problem-solving skills and social anxiety: a randomized controlled trial by Ashraf Akbari, Camellia Torabizadeh, Narjes Nick, Giti Setoodeh, Parvin Ghaemmaghami

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Association of Glioblastoma Multiforme Stem Cell Characteristics, Differentiation, and Microglia Marker Genes with Patient Survival by Sandra Bien-Möller, Ellen Balz, Susann Herzog, Laura Plantera, Silke Vogelgesang, Kerstin Weitmann, Carolin Seifert, Matthias A. Fink, Sascha Marx, Angela Bialke, Chitra Venugopal, Sheila K. Singh, Wolfgang Hoffmann, Bernhard H. Rauch, Henry W. S. Schroeder

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Structural validity and internal consistency of the Patient Centred Assessment Method in a primary care setting in a Japanese island area: a cross-sectional study by Masato Matsushima, Shuhei Yoshida, Rieko Mutai, Yoshifumi Sugiyama, Ryoko Horiguchi, Hisashi Yoshimoto

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia by Demelash Wachamo, Yadessa Tegene, Abdisa Tibeso, Assefa Washo

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FreshWater Watch: Investigating the Health of Freshwater Ecosystems, from the Bottom Up by Isabel Bishop, Amedeo Boldrini, Wim Clymans, Charlotte Hall, Heather Moorhouse, Stephen Parkinson, Kesella Scott-Somme, Ian Thornhill, Steven Loiselle

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Household air pollution exposure and risk of tuberculosis: a case–control study of women in Lilongwe, Malawi by Kenneth Maleta, Robert Krysiak, Irving Hoffman, Sam Phiri, Pamela Jagger, Ryan McCord, Anna Gallerani, Charles Jumbe, Joseph Pedit

“…While household air pollution (HAP) emitted from burning these fuels has well-established links to numerous health outcomes, the relationship between active tuberculosis (TB) and HAP exposure remains inconclusive.Methods We explore the association between HAP exposure and TB among adult women in Lilongwe’s high-density suburbs using hospital and community-based health data, objectively measured exposure to HAP, and sociodemographic data controlling for individual, household and community-level confounders. …”
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Dietary antioxidant consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes in South Korean adults: a prospective cohort study based on the Health Examinees study by Sangah Shin, Li-Juan Tan, Su Bin Hwang, Shinyoung Jun, Hyojee Joung

“…This study aimed to identify the association between dietary antioxidant consumption and the incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus (defined using the Korean Diabetes Association criteria) in South Korean adults.Design Baseline and follow-up data from the Health Examinees (HEXA) study, a large-scale community-based genomic cohort study conducted in South KoreaSetting A South Korean community.Participants A total of 20 594 participants, aged 40–79 years, who participated in the baseline and follow-up surveys of the HEXA study were included. …”
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Genome-resolved year-round dynamics reveal a broad range of giant virus microdiversity by Yue Fang, Lingjie Meng, Jun Xia, Yasuhiro Gotoh, Tetsuya Hayashi, Keizo Nagasaki, Hisashi Endo, Yusuke Okazaki, Hiroyuki Ogata

“…ABSTRACT Giant viruses are crucial for marine ecosystem dynamics because they regulate microeukaryotic community structure, accelerate carbon and nutrient cycles, and drive the evolution of their hosts through co-evolutionary processes. …”
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Grazing mortality as a controlling factor in the uncultured non-cyanobacterial diazotroph (Gamma A) around the Kuroshio region by T. Sato, T. Sato, T. Yamaguchi, K. Hidataka, S. Sogawa, T. Setou, T. Kodama, T. Kodama, T. Shiozaki, K. Takahashi

“…In the study region, Gamma A was ubiquitous and dominant in the diazotroph communities, whereas cyanobacterial diazotrophs had lower relative abundances. …”
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Qualitative focus group discussions exploring PrEP method and service delivery preferences among female sex workers and their managers in four Zambian provinces by Holly M Burke, Emily Evens, Tendai Munthali, Featherstone Mangunje, Mercy L Kotaka, Bupe Musonda, Musonda Musonda, Catherine S Todd

“…FSWs and managers also identified frequent stigma and misinformation-related barriers to PrEP access and use at community and facility levels. Most FSWs and managers agreed that informing non-paying or long-term partners of PrEP use was acceptable. …”
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Payment Reforms for Prehospital Care Services in a Middle Income Country: Assessing Implementation and Patient Outcomes Using a Mixed-Methods Approach by Paibul Suriyawongpaisal, Samrit Srithamrongsawad, Pongsakorn Atiksawedparit, Khanisthar Phooseemungkun, Krongkan Bunchaiyai, Thanita Thongtan

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Optimizing Vegetation Restoration: A Comprehensive Index System for Reclaiming Abandoned Mining Areas in Arid Regions of China by Aishajiang Aili, Yuguang Zhang, Tao Lin, Hailiang Xu, Abdul Waheed, Wanyu Zhao, Amannisha Kuerban, Kun Liu, Haitao Dou

“…Integration of socioeconomic indicators, community involvement, and advanced monitoring technologies are necessary for successful outcomes.…”
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Proportion and Associated Factors of Low Vision among Adult Patients Attending at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Gondar Town, Ethiopia by Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Gizachew Tilahun Belete, Ayanaw Tsega Ferede, Aragaw Kegne Assaye

“…Therefore, it requires a plan to provide an eye care education to the community, increasing the quality of cataract surgery and refractive service for the community in the catchment area.…”
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Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts by Raed Aldahash, Mohammed A. Batais, Ashraf El-Metwally, Saja Alhosan, Mohammed Alharbi, Mohammed Almutairi, Abdulghani Alsaeed, Mohammed Alsofiani, Mohammed AlMehthel, Mohammed Aldubayee, Khaled Aldossari, Sulieman Alshehri

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The Association Between Posting WeChat Moments and the Risk of Depressive Symptoms Among Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Adults: Prospective National Cohort Study by Wei Wang, Hui Wang, Xinru Hu, Qian Yu, Fangyi Chen, Xirui Qiu, Xiaoxiao Wang

“…The impact of using WeChat and posting WeChat moments on the risk of developing depressive symptoms among community-based middle-aged and older adults in China is unknown. …”
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