The influence of surface modification on the morphological characteristics and microhardness of HVG steel by A. A. Teploukhov, N. A. Semenyuk, A. E. Teryokhina, S. I. Motovilov, D. V. Skakun

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Stakeholder engagement for inclusive climate impact attribution studies by Albert Nkwasa, Inga Menke, Lisa Murken, Liliana Zaharia, Gabriela Ioana-Toroimac, Laura Müller, Melania Michetti, Muhammad Asaduzzaman, Gabriela-Adina Morosanu-Mitoșeriu, Maria Theresa Nakkazi, Vytautas Akstinas, Afnan Agramont Akiyama, Konstantin Gregor, Nermin Basaran, Amit Kumar, Vera Shiko, Hamdi Tekin, Elena Vaculovschi, Püren Veziroğlu Biçer, Christopher P O Reyer, Ann van Griensven

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Path model explaining the association between fear of falling and health-related quality of life in (pre-)frail older adults by Tjard Sattler, Sophie Gottschalk, Hans-Helmut König, Tobias Braun, Gisela Büchele, Michael Denkinger, Tim Fleiner, Corinna Nerz, Kilian Rapp, Martina Schäufele, Christian Werner, Judith Dams

“…The model included potential explanatory pathways through physical activity (German Physical Activity Questionnaire for middle-aged and older adults), physical capacity (Short Physical Performance Battery), physical performance (Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument [LLFDI] function component), disability (LLFDI disability component – short form), and affect (visual analogue scales on ‘happiness’, ‘sadness’, ‘calmness’ and ‘tension’). Age, sex, education, and previous falls were considered as covariates. …”
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Gender difference in domain-specific quality of life measured by modified WHOQoL-BREF questionnaire and their associated factors among older adults in a rural district in Banglades... by Fakir M Amirul Islam

“…Females engaged in income generation activities had better QoL in social and environmental domains than those with house duties, irrespective of their education or socioeconomic status. Males in retired life had the highest QoL in the social and environmental domains if they had better SES.…”
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D-mannose alleviates chronic periodontitis in rats by regulating the functions of neutrophils by Xue Li, Xueting Chen, Qingyu Zhu, Pengye Zhang, Shunxue Nan, Lei Lv, Shengcai Qi

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Yoga programme for type-2 diabetes prevention (YOGA-DP) among high risk people in India: a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol by Mark Hamer, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Kavita Singh, Nikhil Tandon, Sanjay Kinra, Kaushik Chattopadhyay, Tess Harris, Pallavi Mishra, Sheila Margaret Greenfield, Sarah Anne Lewis, Nandi Krishnamurthy Manjunath, Rukamani Nair, Somnath Mukherjee, David Ross Harper

“…In this current study, we are determining the feasibility of undertaking the main RCT.Intervention YOGA-DP is a structured lifestyle education and exercise programme. The exercise part is based on Yoga and includes Shithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises), Surya Namaskar (sun salutation exercises), Asana (Yogic poses), Pranayama (breathing practices) and Dhyana (meditation) and relaxation practices.Methods and analysis This is a multicentre, two-arm, parallel-group, feasibility RCT with blinded outcome assessment and integrated mixed-methods process evaluation. …”
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Development and validation a methodology model for traditional Chinese medicine good practice recommendation: an exploratory sequential mixed methods study by Su Li, Su Li, Su Li, Luan Zhang, Yangyang Wang, Yangyang Wang, Runsheng Xie, Runsheng Xie, Wenjia Chen, Wenjia Chen, Myeong Soo Lee, Yasser Sami Amer, Yasser Sami Amer, Yasser Sami Amer, Amin Sharifan, Heba Hussein, Hui Li, Hui Li, Hui Li

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Parents' perception of the promotion of physical activity as part of the Purzelbaum project in Swiss daycare centers by Bianca Celine Schmidli, Claudio R. Nigg

“…Results Parents (n=353; mean age=37.93, SD=5.24; 86% completed Bachelor; 73% female; mean # of days children spent in daycare=2.39, SD=1.00; 84 Purzelbaum and 278 non-Purzelbaum daycare centers) completed the questionnaire. Age and education differed significantly between the two groups (p=.033 and p=.006, respectively). …”
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Adaptive Just-in-Time Intervention to Reduce Everyday Stress Responses: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Jillian A Johnson, Matthew J Zawadzki, Martin J Sliwinski, David M Almeida, Orfeu M Buxton, David E Conroy, David Marcusson-Clavertz, Jinhyuk Kim, Robert S Stawski, Stacey B Scott, Christopher N Sciamanna, Paige A Green, Emily M Repka, Meynard John L Toledo, Nicole L Sturges, Joshua M Smyth

“…Participants enrolled in both conditions will engage in self-monitoring for the entire study period and have access to a general stress management education module. Self-report outcomes will be assessed again 1 month after the intervention. …”
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Clinical Features and Changes in Insulin Requirements in People with Type 2 Diabetes Requiring Insulin When Hospitalised with SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Antonella Corcillo, Aaisha Saqib, Niruthika Sithamparanathan, Amina Khanam, Jamal Williams, Abhiti Gulati, Dulmini Kariyawasam, Janaka Karalliedde

“…This study highlights the important variations of insulin requirements in people with T2DM new to insulin and the importance of a dedicated team for patient education and close follow-up.…”
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Rationale and design of APOLLO: a personalized rehAbilitation PrOgram in aLLOgeneic bone marrow transplantation by Edith Pituskin, Stephen Foulkes, Rachel J. Skow, Thomas McMurtry, Calvin Kruger, Janet E. Bates, Daena Lamoureux, Joseph Brandwein, Elena Lieuw, Cynthia Wu, Nancy Zhu, Peng Wang, Daniel Sawler, Minakshi Taparia, Marlene Hamilton, Tiffany Comfort-Riddle, Tara Meyer, Gabor T. Gyenes, Ian Paterson, Carla M. Prado, Mark J. Haykowsky, Justin G. Greiner, Margaret L. McNeely, Puneeta Tandon, Richard B. Thompson

“…Well-established multi-disciplinary care models such as cardiac rehabilitation offer holistic care including exercise training, nursing support, physical/occupational therapy, psychosocial support and nutritional education. HSCT patients may be excluded from conventional outpatient physical rehabilitation programs due to prolonged pancytopenia and frequent hospital admissions. …”
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A Vitamin Pattern Diet Is Associated with Decreased Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Chinese Women: Results from a Case Control Study in Taiyuan, China by Qiong Chen, Yongliang Feng, Hailan Yang, Weiwei Wu, Ping Zhang, Keke Wang, Ying Wang, Jamie Ko, Jiaxin Shen, Lingling Guo, Feng Zhao, Wenqiong Du, Shouhang Ru, Suping Wang, Yawei Zhang

“…Dietary nutrient patterns were identified using factor analysis, and their associations with GDM risk were evaluated using unconditional logistic regression models adjusting for total energy intake, maternal age, high blood pressure, education, maternal body mass index (BMI), parity, and family history of diabetes. …”
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On the seasonal dynamics of groups of short-winged beetles (Staphylinidae, Coleoptera, Insecta) in the forest ecosystems of the Gorgan mountain massif by M.P. Lutska

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Sexual practices and risky sexual behaviours among public secondary school adolescents in a local government area in Ekiti State, Nigeria by Ojo JO, Ipinnimo TM, Alao TA, Alabi OS, Adeojo OM, Ilevbare MO, Olorunfemi BN, Esan FJ, Adejumo JO, Dailo CO, Ubulom KA, Ogbonna KO, Adebayo TO, Mesileya AO, Ajewole OO, Stephen-Douglas SJ, Chukwuonye CVS, Oluwagbemi OD

“…Conclusion: About a third of the adolescents have had a partner while one-fifth have been exposed sexually with a huge proportion (25%) at risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy due to their inconsistent use of condoms. We recommend sex education in secondary schools as well as strategies that will encourage safe sexual practices among adolescents. …”
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Dynamic analysis of growth characteristics, secondary metabolites accumulation, and an in-depth understanding of anthraquinones biosynthesis in Rubia cordifolia Linn. by Conglong Lian, Conglong Lian, Conglong Lian, Xiuyu Liu, Xiuyu Liu, Kaihua Guo, Kaihua Guo, Hao Yang, Hao Yang, Jingfan Yang, Jingfan Yang, Jinxu Lan, Jinxu Lan, Suiqing Chen, Suiqing Chen, Suiqing Chen, Suiqing Chen

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Depression symptom severity and behavioral impairment in school-going adolescents in Uganda by Ronald Anguzu, Catherine Abbo, Julia Dickson-Gomez, Max Bobholz, Arthur Kiconco, Abdul R. Shour, Richard Kabanda, Kenneth Kalani, Laura D. Cassidy

“…Future research should examine school-level factors influencing academic performance by depression status. Policymakers in education and gender sectors should prioritize mental health programs in secondary schools.…”
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Development of a PROM to measure patient-centredness in chronic care consultations in primary care by Anne Holm, Anna Bernhardt Lyhnebeck, Sussi Friis Buhl, Kristine Bissenbakker, Jette Kolding Kristensen, Anne Møller, Anders Prior, Zaza Kamper-Jørgensen, Sidsel Böcher, Mads Aage Toft Kristensen, Asger Waagepetersen, Anders Hye Dalsgaard, Volkert Siersma, Ann Dorrit Guassora, John Brandt Brodersen, on behalf MM600 trial group

“…Few items demonstrated differential item functioning concerning variables such as age, sex, and education. Conclusions This study successfully developed and validated a PROM to measure patient-centredness in consultations for patients with multimorbidity. …”
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The Role of Thickening Agent Proportions in Optimizing Nanoemulsion Gel for Dermatophytosis Treatment by Zhang X, Wu CC, Jiang H, Zhao JF, Pan ZJ, Zheng Y

“…Xiao Zhang,1,* Chen-Chen Wu,1 Hua Jiang,2 Jia-Fu Zhao,1,3 Zhong-Jian Pan,1 Yin Zheng1,3,* 1College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agriculture University, Lanzhou, Gansu, People’s Republic of China; 3Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction in The Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yin Zheng, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Mingyi Building (Teaching and Research Center), Room 428, West Campus of Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, 550025, People’s Republic of China, Email yzheng@gzu.edu.cnBackground: Adjusting thickening agent proportions in nanoemulsion gel (NG) balances its transdermal and topical delivery properties, making it more effective for dermatophytosis treatment.Methods: Carbomer 940 and α-pinene were used as model thickening agent and antifungal, respectively. …”
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Multiple and complex eye injuries in children by G.Sh. Arzhimatova, O.V. Karaseva, E.A. Koroleva, G.M. Chernakova

“…Chernakova² </p> <p> ¹Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow,&nbsp;&nbsp; Russian Federation </p> <p> ²S.P. …”
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Unlocking the potential of serious games for rehabilitation in low and middle-income countries: addressing potential and current limitations by Diriba Dereje, Diriba Dereje, Dheeraj Lamba, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Chala Kenea, Chala Kenea, Cintia Ramari, Cintia Ramari, Muhammad Osama, Muhammad Osama, Oyéné Kossi, Oyéné Kossi, Paul Muteb Boma, Paul Muteb Boma, Jules Panda, Jules Panda, Jules Panda, Anna Kushnir, Anna Kushnir, Joanna Mourad, Joanna Mourad, Jean Mapinduzi, Jean Mapinduzi, Maryam Fourtassi, Kim Daniels, Kim Daniels, Judith Deutsch, Bruno Bonnechère, Bruno Bonnechère, Bruno Bonnechère

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