Effect of Sechium edule extract on blood sugar levels and pancreatic histopathology in male Rats with type II diabetes mellitus by Marti Silfia, Gusbakti Rusip, Linda Chiuma, Ade Indra Mukti, Lia Restumulia

“…A pre-test and post-test control group experimental design was employed, using 25 rats divided into five groups: a negative control group, a positive control group, and treatment groups receiving chayote extract at doses of 14 mg/kgBW, 28 mg/kgBW, and 42 mg/kgBW, respectively. …”
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Observation on Therapeutic Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Rehabilitation Training on Dysphagia Patients Caused by Different Brain Injuries and Effect on Their H... by Yan LI

“…All patients received two protocols respectively by cross control design. When the patients received the first protocol, were treated with NMES for two weeks, twenty minutes each time, ten times a week, then the swallowing function changes of all four groups were observed. …”
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Mobilising knowledge with nurses practicing during the Covid-19 pandemic: Prioritising strategies for enhancing nurses’ psychological wellbeing in the workplace by E. Rowland, A. Conolly, R. Abrams, R. Harris, J. Maben

“…This paper documents the early stages of our impact journey, where a subsample of nurses (n = 10) participated in a workshop designed to mobilise knowledge through reflective discussions that would prioritise strategies to enhance nurses’ psychological wellbeing.The workshop included four knowledge mobilisation activities: a film preview, sharing biographical objects, a world ‘strategy’ café, and a celebratory event. …”
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Evaluation of Biocoagulant “Opuntia ficus-indica and Chitosan” to Improve the Removal of Contaminants in Dairy Effluents through Electrocoagulation by Naysha Y. M. Elguera, Stephanie E. S. Pulcha, Edgar M. M. Ballon, Miriam R. F. Castro, Lilia M. M. Ramos, Victor L. A. Tohalino, Pavel K. D. Sarmiento, Vitor C. Almeida, Hugo G. J. Pacheco

“…Additionally, using the Box–Behnken mathematical model for the removal of TB and COD, the effects and interactions of the factors and experimental design levels (considering control formulations using triplicates) were evaluated. …”
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Effect of HBeAg/anti-HBe coexistence on HBeAg seroconversion in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B patients with peginterferon-α by Kaimin Song, Huitong Wang, Dawu Zeng, Yunyun Qian, Zhixiang Guo, Huatang Zhang, Yijuan Zheng, Yongjun Zhou, Xueping Yu, Zhijun Su

“…Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the impact of HBeAg/anti-HBe coexistence on the effectiveness of Peg-IFN-α and to construct a nomogram for predicting the occurrence of HBeAg seroconversion in treatment-naïve CHB patients with Peg-IFN-α therapy. Design: Retrospective, case–control study of treatment-naïve CHB patients with Peg-IFN-α at a tertiary care center. …”
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Urban-rural difference in adverse outcomes of pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis-diabetes mellitus comorbidity by FANG Zijian, LI Qingchun，XIE Li，SONG Xu，DAI Ruoqi，WU Yifei，JIA Qingjun，CHENG Qinglin

“…Methods:Patients with PTB-DM who were admitted and discharged from 14 designated tuberculosis hospitals in Hangzhou City from 2018 to 2022 were selected. …”
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Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases: the course and treatment methods in Russian Federation (Results of multicenter population-based one-stage observational study) by L. . Khalif, M. V. Shapina, A. O. Golovenko, Ye. A. Belousova, Ye. Yu. Chashkova, A. V. Lakhin, O. V. Knyazev, A. Yu. Baranovsky, N. N. Nikolayeva, A. V. Tkachev

“…The present investigation was designed as population-based one-stage observational study. …”
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Exploring digital health interventions for pregnant women at high risk for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in low-income and-middle-income countries: a scoping review by Emily Seto, Anam Shahil Feroz, Noreen Afzal

“…Objective To explore digital health interventions that have been used to support pregnant women at high risk for pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (HRPE/E) in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).Design Scoping review.Data source EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and CINAHL were searched between 1 January 2000 and 20 October 2020.Eligibility criteria The review included original research studies that were published in English, involved pregnant women at HRPE/E and implemented digital health interventions for PE/E in LMICs.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently completed the data extraction for each of the 19 final articles. …”
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Selecting a dietary assessment method for a national nutrition survey: a review and evaluation of online 24-h dietary recall tools by Berit Follong, Sally Mackay, Cliona Ni Mhurchu

“…Therefore, this short communication outlines the process of selecting a 24-h dietary recall tool for a national nutrition survey in New Zealand. Design: To identify suitable 24-h dietary recall tools, a review of peer-reviewed and grey literature was conducted (2019–2022). …”
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Hubungan Komunikasi Dokter–Pasien Terhadap Kepuasan Pasien Berobat Di Poliklinik RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang by Tiara Wahyuni, Amel Yanis, Erly Erly

“…This study aimed to determine the relationship of doctor communication - patient to patient satisfaction for treatment in the policlinic Dr M. Djamil Padang. The design of study was cross-sectional sampling technique that is proportionate stratified random sampling with a total sample of 107 people. …”
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Development of an automated method for in-house production of sodium 18F-fluoride for injection: process validation as a step toward routine clinical application by Marija Atanasova Lazareva, Maja Chochevska, Katerina Kolevska, Maja Velickovska, Filip Jolevski, Paulina Apostolova, Ana Ugrinska, Emilija Janevik-Ivanovska

“…Since the clinical demand for this radiopharmaceutical is constantly increasing, this study aimed to design and develop a simple, fully automated method for the in-house, rapid, and efficient processing and dispensing of injectable solutions of Sodium 18F-fluoride without the need of a synthesis module and disposable kit, but using only the dispensing unit. …”
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Application of microbially induced calcite precipitation to mitigate soil frost heave by M.F. Nikshoar, M.A. Rowshanzamir, S.M. Abtahi, S. Soleimanian-Zad

“…The influence of three factors in four levels, including bacteria concentration, cementing solution concentration, and curing time, was investigated based on a plan set by Taguchi design of experiment method. The results were obtained by analysis of means and analysis of variance statistical methods and compared with the conventional frost heave reduction methods.FINDINGS: The results were presented in terms of heave ratio. …”
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EFFECT OF DIFFERENT WEED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF INDIAN MUSTARD (BRASSICA JUNCEA) by Puspa Raj Bista, Krishna Bohara, Dhirendra Man Thapa, Keshav Bahadur Karki, Keshar Bahadur Shahi

“…The experiment followed a Randomized Block Design (R.B.D) with eight weed management treatments and three replications, resulting in 24 experimental plots. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Environmental Parameters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Comprehensive Study and Future Projections by Mehjabeen Khan, Ruishan Chen

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Family Self-Support in Managing Down Syndrome Children: A Qualitative Study by Farzaneh Noroozi, Zohreh Farrar, Tayebeh Gharibi, Roqayeh Gashmard

“…Also, since very limited qualitative studies have been conducted, it seems necessary to design a qualitative study. Method. This qualitative study was conducted by the content analysis method and through purposeful sampling method with the participation of 26 participants including 15 mothers, 6 fathers, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers of DS children in 2022-2023. …”
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Incidence and fatality of serious suicide attempts in a predominantly rural population in Shandong, China: a public health surveillance study by Aiqiang Xu, Mei Wang, Xiaolei Guo, Cunxian Jia, Jiandong Sun, Jiyu Zhang

“…Objectives To estimate the incidence of serious suicide attempts (SSAs, defined as suicide attempts resulting in either death or hospitalisation) and to examine factors associated with fatality among these attempters.Design A surveillance study of incidence and mortality. …”
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Prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide tendency among individual with long-COVID and determinants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi, Akbar Biglarian, Jannike Lie Karlstad, Cathrine Fredriksen Moe, Enayatollah Bakhshi, Mohammad-Reza Khodaei-Ardakani, Samira Behboudi-Gandevani

“…Meta-regression results indicated that being female and younger age were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of mental health symptoms. Study design and study setting did not contribute to heterogeneity.…”
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Moral distress, ethical climate, and compassion fatigue among oncology nurses: the mediating role of moral distress by Akbar Zare-Kaseb, Fariba Borhani, Abbas Abbaszadeh, Amir Mohamad Nazari

“…Method A descriptive correlational design was recruited. One hundred twenty-two participants were recruited using the convenience sampling method. …”
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Impact of Blended Learning Use On Agricultural Entrepreneurship Development by B. P Siriwardena, L. M Abeywickrama, A. L Sandika, N. P Vidanapathirana

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study is to fill this research gap by investigating how undergraduate agricultural entrepreneurs use blended learning to develop their entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach: This research was conducted at the University of Colombo Institute for Agrotechnology and Rural Sciences in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of unhealthy feeding practices among young children aged 6-23 months in five sub-Saharan African countries. by Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mulugeta Wassie, Bewuketu Terefe, Mohammed Seid Ali, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Agazhe Aemro

“…<h4>Method</h4>A cross-sectional study design was employed with the most recent demographic and health survey secondary data (DHS) from five SSA countries. …”
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