The relationship between activities of daily living and speech impediments based on evidence from statistical and machine learning analyses by Liu Jun, Hongguo Li, Yu Mao, Lan Hu, Dan Wu

“…Machine learning algorithms (Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, and Logistic Regression) were employed to validate the findings and elucidate the underlying relationship between ADL and SI.BackgroundSI poses significant challenges to the health and quality of life of middle-aged and older adults, increasing the demands on community-based and home care services. In the context of global aging, it is crucial to investigate the factors contributing to SI. …”
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Sustainability index analysis of microalgae cultivated in biorefinery palm oil mill effluent by A. Santoso, T. Handayani, D. Pinardi, K. Kusrestuwardani, N. Widyastuti, I. Djarot, J. Haryanti, A. Sitomurni, H. Apriyanto

“…METHODS: The primary data was compilated via the questionnaires to researchers in the community of microalgae as well as scientific judgment by experts as respondents. …”
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Patient-centered outcomes for gastrointestinal cancer care: a scoping review protocol by Natalie G Coburn, Frances C Wright, Alyson L Mahar, Lesley Gotlib Conn, Julie Hallet, Amy T Hsu, Paul D James, Joanna Yang, Tori Barabash, Luckshi Rajendran, Claire Ludwig, Ekaterina Kosyachkova, Julie Deleemans

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Valuation of urban green open space using the Hedonic price model by R. Setiowati, R.H. Koestoer, R.D. Andajani

“…These spaces offer environmental, social, and economic advantages to urban ecosystems, thereby increasing community health and well-being. However, their economic value is often overlooked in urban planning. …”
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Development of the Big Ten Academic Alliance Collaborative for Women in Medicine and Biomedical Science: “We Built the Airplane While Flying It” by Maya S Iyer, Aubrey Moe, Susan Massick, Jessica Davis, Megan Ballinger, Kristy Townsend

“…The conference brought together leaders, faculty, staff, trainees, and industry partners from across the country and met the initial goal of networking, sharing resources, and building community for women+ faculty. These efforts lay a robust foundation for the BTAA CommUNITYten collaborative to foster ongoing collaboration, innovation, and progress in the years to come. …”
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Cross-sectional association among dietary habits, periodontitis, and uncontrolled diabetes in Hispanics: the LLIPDS study by Hunter Smith, David Travis Thomas, Gabriela Nicole Vázquez-Morales, Lakin Puckett, María Del Mar Rodriguez, Arnold Stromberg, Luciana Macchion Shaddox, Mauro Pedrine Santamaria, Kevin Pearce, Oelisoa Mireille Andriankaja

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On the fence: Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among sexually Minoritized men who use substances in the United States by Renessa S. Williams, Acklynn M. Byamugisha, Leah Davis-Ewart, Omar R. Valentin, Samantha E. Dilworth, Christian Grov, Adam W. Carrico

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Computerised cognitive training tools and online nutritional group counselling for people with mild cognitive impairment: study protocol of a completely digital, randomised, contro... by Stephanie Book, Elmar Graessel, Julia Schneider, Michael Jeitler, Petra Scheerbaum, Michael Jank, Etienne Hanslian, Melanie DellO’ro, Julia-Sophia Scheuermann, Sophia Bösl, Christian Kessler

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the two interventions on cognition in people with MCI in a 2×2 randomised controlled trial with German participants.Methods and analysis Participants will be community-dwelling individuals with a psychometric diagnosis of MCI based on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Mini-Mental State Examination. …”
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A pilot cross-sectional study of non-communicable diseases in TB household contacts by Y. Hamada, A. Lugendo, T. Ntshiqa, G. Kubeka, J.M. Lalashowi, S. Mwastaula, K. Ntshamane, I. Sabi, S. Wilson, A. Copas, K. Velen, N.E. Ntinginya, L.T. Minja, I. Abubakar, S. Charalambous, M.X. Rangaka

“…Screening in the same community might similarly find undiagnosed NCDs.…”
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Impact of pharmacist-led educational intervention on knowledge of self-management among asthmatic patients: a prospective cohort study by Ahmad Khan, Saima Mushtaq, Amjad Khan, Nafees Ahmad, Shahzadi Sidra Saleem, Rubina Aman, Shahzadi Sadia Saleem, Ayesha Bibi, Saifullah Mehsud, Ivan R Green, Sheikh Abdur Rashid, Kifayat Ullah Shah

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The moderating role of social support on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on life satisfaction and mental health in adulthood by Muath Aldomini, Jerry W. Lee, Anna Nelson, Rhonda Spencer Hwang, Khulud K. Alharbi, Tassnym H. Sinky, Baraa S. Quronfulah, Wahaj A. Khan, Mohamed O. Elamin, Mohamed O. Nour

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Intricate interplay of CRISPR-Cas systems, anti-CRISPR proteins, and antimicrobial resistance genes in a globally successful multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clone by Jianping Jiang, Astrid V. Cienfuegos-Galletd, Tengfei Long, Gisele Peirano, Tingyu Chu, Johann D. D. Pitout, Barry N. Kreiswirth, Liang Chen

“…Abstract Background Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most prevalent pathogens responsible for multiple infections in healthcare settings and the community. K. pneumoniae CG147, primarily including ST147 (the founder ST), ST273, and ST392, is one of the most globally successful MDR clone linked to various carbapenemases. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review by Emmanuel Kah, Che Henry Ngwa, John Njuma Libwea, Marion Keinamma, Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Limkile Mpofu, Tchokokam Patricia, Rejoice Uche Obiora, Danga Aloleko Ines, Ngo Valery Ngo, Egbe Henrieta Oneke, Crayton E Bessong, Ngozi Margaret Oguguah, Eman Sobh

“…Increased priority and participatory action with all stakeholders including individuals, communities/policy holders and in research where a huge gap remains to be filled, is crucial in reducing the burden of MHDs in Cameroon.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022348427.…”
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Tisser dans le désert : interactions et adaptations autour d’un ouvroir missionnaire au Mzab (1892-1950) by Mélina Joyeux

“…From the failure to establish a Christian community to the many impasses encountered in reaching Ibadite women or developing school education, the sisters were constantly reinventing their work to perpetuate it. …”
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Interventions for SARS-CoV-2 prevention among Jailed adults: A network-based modeling analysis by Isaac Schneider, Karina Wallrafen-Sam, Shanika Kennedy, Matthew J. Akiyama, Anne C. Spaulding, Samuel M. Jenness

“…Conclusions: Implementing a combination intervention approach could substantially reduce the morbidity from COVID-19 and future respiratory viruses in this jail setting while providing secondary protection to the community.…”
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Burden of diseases attributable to excess body weight in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019 by Saeid Safiri, Jessica A. Grieger, Amir Ghaffari Jolfayi, Seyed Ehsan Mousavi, Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi, Asra Fazlollahi, Mark J. M. Sullman, Nahid Karamzad, Fikrettin Sahin, Kuljit Singh, Gary S. Collins, Ali-Asghar Kolahi

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Weak coupling of observed surface PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR with rice crop residue burning in Punjab and Haryana by Poonam Mangaraj, Yutaka Matsumi, Tomoki Nakayama, Akash Biswal, Kazuyo Yamaji, Hikaru Araki, Natsuko Yasutomi, Masayuki Takigawa, Prabir K. Patra, Sachiko Hayashida, Akanksha Sharma, A. P. Dimri, Surendra K. Dhaka, Manpreet S. Bhatti, Mizuo Kajino, Sahil Mor, Ravindra Khaiwal, Sanjeev Bhardwaj, Vimal J. Vazhathara, Ravi K. Kunchala, Tuhin K. Mandal, Prakhar Misra, Tanbir Singh, Kamal Vatta, Suman Mor

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Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis on Treating Hormone Receptor-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer After CDK4/6 Inhibitors by Neha Pathak, Abhenil Mittal, Sudhir Kumar, Chitrakshi Nagpal, Eitan Amir, Partha Haldar, Bharath B. Gangadharaiah, Akash Kumar, Ashutosh Mishra, Atul Batra

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Knowledge and occupational practices of beauticians and barbers in the transmission of viral hepatitis: A mixed-methods study in Volta Region of Ghana. by Silas Adjei-Gyamfi, Abigail Asirifi, Clotilda Asobuno, Felix Kwame Korang

“…Policy-makers and regulatory bodies should institute and enforce rigorous policies and guidelines on job-related safety measures and health practices including regular training, monitoring, screening, and vaccination programs for these high-risk community workers in Ghana.…”
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Standardised protocol for a prospective cross-sectional multicentre clinical utility evaluation of two dual point-of-care tests in non-clinical settings for the screening of HIV an... by James Kiarie, Karel Blondeel, Igor Toskin, Jordi Casabona, Soe Soe Thwin, Massimo Mirandola, Rosanna Peeling, Ronald Ballard, Laura Fernàndez-López, Inga Upmace, Juliana Reyes-Urueña, Mara Vaselova, Mitja Ćosić, Simon Maljevac, William Mejías, Ander Pazos, Andrii Chernyshev

“…Introduction Point-of-care dual tests (POCTs) for simultaneously detecting antibodies to HIV and syphilis (dual HIV-syphilis POCTs) have been developed recently and show encouraging performance compared with the reference tests in laboratory-based studies. As community-based voluntary, counselling and testing (CBVCT) services are effective providers of HIV and syphilis testing and counselling with high acceptability among men who have sex with men (MSM), the evaluation of the utility of these dual tests in CBVCT services is a high priority. …”
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