High fatigue levels among psychiatric outpatients – the validity of the Danish Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Fatigue Short-Form (PROMISF-SF) by Ragnar Klein Olsen, Sidse M. Arnfred, Christina Madsen, Oliver Rumle Hovmand

“…Abstract Background Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Fatigue Short-Form (PROMIS-F-SF) is a self-administered, patient reported outcome (PRO) designed to assess fatigue in healthy and clinical populations and for tracking progress during treatment for disorders complicated with fatigue. …”
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Impact of the family doctor system on medication adherence among type 2 diabetes patients in China: a difference-in-differences analysis by Xichen Tong, Haiyan Zou, Luying Zhang, Wen Chen

“…A difference-in-differences design was employed to compare medication adherence between registered and unregistered T2DM patients after the first stage of family doctor system in 2015 and the second stage in 2018. …”
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The Effect of auriculotherapy on sleep quality in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized clinical trial by Laleh Mohammadi, Zahra Tagharrobi, Khadijeh Sharifi, Zahra Sooki, Mohammad Zare, Fatemeh Zare Joshaghani

“…Data from 45 children (23 and 22 children in the intervention and sham groups, respectively) were analyzed using the per-protocol and intention-to-treat designs using repeated measures analysis of variance. …”
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Representing and Quantifying Conformational Changes of Kinases and Phosphatases Using the TSR-Based Algorithm by Tarikul I. Milon, Krishna Rauniyar, Sara Furman, Khairum H. Orthi, Yingchun Wang, Vijay Raghavan, Wu Xu

“…This is due to the difficulty of designing structure-based descriptors that are capable of quantifying conformational changes. …”
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Silicosis prevalence and related issues in India: a scoping review by Mukti Khetan, Bontha V. Babu

“…Methods For this review, data were extracted for each study, including author, location, design, study aims, sample size and characteristics, participant age, duration of silica exposure, diagnostic criteria, and primary outcomes. …”
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Are interventions for low-income groups effective in changing healthy eating, physical activity and smoking behaviours? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Stephan U Dombrowski, Marie Johnston, Nicola McCleary, Eleanor R Bull

“…Objective To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of behavioural interventions targeting diet, physical activity or smoking in low-income adults.Design Systematic review with random effects meta-analyses. …”
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Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Potato under Alternate Furrows and Deficit Irrigation by Kassu Tadesse Kassaye, Wubengeda Admasu Yilma, Mehiret Hone Fisha, Dawit Habte Haile

“…The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design replicated thrice. Results revealed that seasonal irrigation water applied in alternate furrows was nearly half (170 mm) of the amount supplied in every furrow (331 mm). …”
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The Influence of Social Support Theory on AI Acceptance: Examining Educational Support and Perceived Usefulness Using SEM Analysis by Ahmed A. Aldraiweesh, Uthman Alturki

“…These findings highlight the importance of designing AI systems that emphasise usability and provide robust educational and emotional support to enhance acceptance. …”
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Medium Time Heating of Syrop from Red Betel Leaf (Piper crocatum ruiz pav) Can Reduce Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Level Among Adult Women in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia by Hariani Hariani, Wiralis Wiralis, Teguh Faturrahman Teguh Faturrahman, Suwarni Suwarni

“…Methods: The study employed a pseudo-experimental design with a one-group pre-post-test approach. It was conducted over 6 months (June to December 2019). …”
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Numerical research on the impact of horizontal freezing on existing underground structures in shield reception by Zequn Hong, Shuoren Fu, Yuanhao Wu, Yong Zhang, Lu Lu

“…After confirming that the frozen wall had reached the design thickness based on the temperature field, the mechanical effects of frost heave on the existing structures were investigated, including the side tunnel, the upper subway tunnel, and the end diaphragm wall. …”
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Evaluation of disparities in hospitalisation outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing patients with COVID-19: a multistate analysis of statewide inpatient databases from Florida, Mary... by Hiraku Kumamaru, Loren G Miller, Rie Sakai-Bizmark, Dennys Estevez, Emily H Marr, Jong Hyon Lee, Frank Wu

“…Objective Investigate whether deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) patients with COVID-19 exhibited different hospitalisation outcomes compared with hearing patients with COVID-19.Design Cohort studySetting Statewide Inpatient Databases for Florida, Maryland, New York and Washington, for the year 2020.Participants Records of patients aged 18–64 years with COVID-19Primary outcomes and measures Differences in in-hospital death, 90-day readmission, length of stay, hospitalisation cost, hospitalisation cost per day, intensive care unit (ICU) or coronary care unit (CCU) utilisation and ventilation use were evaluated. …”
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Exploring the Effects of a Neck Strengthening Program on Purposeful Soccer Heading Biomechanics and Neurocognition by Katelyn M. Waring, Edward R Smith, Gary P Austin, Thomas G Bowman

“…The hypothesis was that the neck strengthening program would improve strength, maintain neurocognition, and alter purposeful soccer heading biomechanics. # Study Design Randomized controlled trial. # Methods Twenty collegiate soccer athletes (8 males, 12 females, age=20.15±1.35 years, height=171.67±9.01 cm, mass=70.56±11.03 kg) volunteered to participate. …”
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Ozone-Safe Low Boiling Working Media for Turbo-Expander Plants by A. V. Ovsyannik, V. P. Kliuchinski

“…Thermodynamic analysis of working media based on the classical turbo-expander scheme with a heat exchanger designed to cool the superheated LBWM that has left the turbo-expander has been performed. …”
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US-Japan Trade Relations Amid the Globalization Crisis by V. G. Shvydko

“…Trump administration’s policy versus main trade partners has shifted towards working out and revising bilateral agreements designed to make American foreign trade more manageable and balanced, and it well may represent part of a long-term change and continue irrespective of the outcome of the US presidential election.The changes that have occurred in Japan-US relations regarding mutual economic ties confirm the general tendency of the international trade and investment system to become more fragmented, shifting from multilateral global and regional platforms to ad hoc agree­ments with clearly defined national goals and priorities.A possible change of political leadership in both countries will not change these processes, which reflect both the characteristic features of the world perception by national elites and the objective interests of influential business groups. …”
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Fruit Leather Melon Formulation with Supplementation of Pineapple Puree, Carrageenan and Sorbitol by Aini Nur, Nurfadilah Azzahra Salma, Setyawati Retno, Sustriawan Budi, Eko Kusuma Kurniawan Ruly, Sabila Arsyistawa Hadana, Putri Roro Arianti Embun

“…The study used Response Surface Methodology with a Central Composite Design. The factors studied were pineapple puree, carrageenan, and sorbitol. …”
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Predictors of Neonatal Jaundice Admissions: A Comparative Study Between Thai and Myanmar Mothers Residing in Thailand by Eksamut W, Rungamornrat S, Payakkaraung S

“…Wimala Eksamut,1 Somsiri Rungamornrat,2 Sudaporn Payakkaraung2 1Master of Nursing Sciences (Pediatric Nursing) (Candidate), Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence: Somsiri Rungamornrat, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, Tel +6624197466, Email somsiri.run@mahidol.ac.thPurpose: This study aimed to explore the relationship between maternal health literacy, preventive practices, and neonatal jaundice admissions among Thai and Myanmar mothers.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional predictive design was employed with 400 mothers of full-term infants, including 200 Thai and 200 Myanmar mothers, recruited from a provincial hospital in Thailand. …”
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A Gaussian Variogram‐Based Model of Total Electron Content in the Regional Ionosphere of China by Ang Liu, Zishen Li, Ningbo Wang, Ang Li, Zhouyu Zhang, Yunlong Zhang

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Motorcycle Taxi: Initial Discussion on Guidelines for Riding Ajnabiyah Women According to The Sharia Perspective by Mohd Azhar Abdullah, Abdul Azib Hussain, Mohd Saiba Yaacob, Muhammad Lukman Ibrahim, Khairulnazrin Nasir

“…The motor industry can use this study's formula as a basis to design motorcycles suitable for motorcycle taxis. …”
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Opportunities and challenges for enhancing preconception health in primary care: qualitative study with women from ethnically diverse communities by Joe Kai, Nadeem Qureshi, Helena Tuomainen, Laura Cross-Bardell, Mandeep Bhoday

“…We sought to explore perceptions about preconception health and care among women from these communities to identify opportunities and challenges for intervention development in primary care.Design Qualitative study using focus groups and semistructured interviews.Setting Ethnically diverse and socially disadvantaged community settings of the UK.Participants 41 women aged 18–45 years, of Pakistani, Indian, Caribbean, African, White and mixed ethnic origin, participating in nine focus groups, half of whom (n=19) had one-to-one follow-up telephone interviews.Results Women had modest or poor awareness of preconception health issues. …”
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Effect of blindfolding the lead resuscitator on frequency of closed-loop communication during veterinary cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training: a randomized, controlled pilot stu... by Olivia X. Walesby, Giacomo Stanzani, Lindsay Kellett-Gregory, Mayank Seth, Emily K. Thomas

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of blindfolding the lead resuscitator during veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) simulation training sessions on frequency of completed closed-loop communication statements (CLC).DesignTen groups of staff volunteers were recruited for a prospective, randomized, blinded, observational pilot study over a 6-month period. …”
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