Characterisation of Phantom Limb Pain in Traumatic Lower-Limb Amputees by André Tadeu Sugawara, Marcel Simis, Felipe Fregni, Linamara Rizzo Battistella

“…Tingling, numbness, flushing, itchiness, spasm, tremor, and throbbing are statistically significant PLP descriptor numbers per patient predicted by above-knee amputation, prosthetic phase, higher education level, and greater PLP intensity by VAS (p<0.05). …”
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Unveiling the path to university students' advocacy intention: exploring the intriguing gender moderation by Abdelhamid K. Abdelmaaboud, Ana Isabel Polo Peña, Abeer A. Mahrous

“…Practical implications – The current study's findings provide several insights for higher education institutions in developing enduring and committed relationships with their students. …”
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Farmers and Agricultural Extension Officers Perception of Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Vatke Parasitism on Cowpea in the Upper East Region of Ghana by Peter Haruna, Aaron T. Asare, Elvis Asare-Bediako, Francis Kusi

“…Majority of the farmer respondents were males between the ages of 21 and 60 with very little or no formal education. Almost all of the respondents could identify the parasitic weed, S. gesnerioides, but they lacked adequate knowledge of the parasitic effects on the host, cowpea plant. …”
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Explainable machine learning models for identifying mild cognitive impairment in older patients with chronic pain by Xiaoang Zhang, Yuping Liao, Daying Zhang, Weichen Liu, Zhijian Wang, Yaxin Jin, Shushu Chen, Jianmei Wei

“…We then developed machine learning models and interpreted them by SHAP. Results Age, education level, number of pain sites, pain duration, pain level, depression and sleep quality were risk factors of MCI in older patients with chronic pain. …”
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Acceptability, usability and utility of a personalised application in promoting behavioural change in patients with osteoarthritis: a feasibility study in Norway by Linn Nathalie Støme, Are Hugo Pripp, Jens S Kværner, Kari Jorunn Kvaerner

“…Our aim is to investigate the acceptability, usability and utility of Vett as a personalised application for goal achievement.Setting The trial took place at the rheumatology clinic at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway from January to June 2015.Participants Twelve participants with osteoarthritis were recruited from a 3.5-hour multidisciplinary group-based educational programme (osteoarthritis school).Interventions With the help of a physician, each participant followed a customised 12-week mixed-mode goal achievement plan with digital support based on preset goals, self-monitoring and individual feedback. …”
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Evaluation of the Relationship between Knowledge Level and Anxiety Level of Cancer Patients with Port Catheter by Buse Sekmen, Anita Karaca

“…Nurses need to consider individual characteristics and disease-related variables in the education of patients with port catheters…”
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Risky sexual behaviour and HIV testing uptake among male college students: a cross-sectional study in China by Yan Luo, Gang Zhao, Junfang Xu

“…This highlights the importance of carrying out targeted and timely HIV risk education towards college students.…”
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A Pre and Postnatal Physical Therapy Protocol for Recreational Athletes: A Case Series by Rachel Selman, Kate S. Early

“…While women are transitioning into motherhood at the height of their athletic careers, there is limited guidance on musculoskeletal training from pregnancy through safe return to activity. The lack of education and support in this population may lead to increased prevalence of symptoms and delay of treatment, ultimately hindering athletic performance. …”
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Native Italian poultry products: the factors influencing consumer perceptions by Eleonora Erika Cappone, Valeria Zambotto, Jatziri Mota-Gutierrez, Dominga Soglia, Giulia Maria Daniele, Marta Cianciabella, Andrea Pieroni, Renata Soukand, Mauro Penasa, Arianna Buccioni, Margherita Marzoni, Nicolaia Iaffaldano, Cesare Castellini, Silvia Cerolini, Claudio Forte, Achille Schiavone

“…These results demonstrate the importance of consumer education to encourage informed choices in favour of sustainable poultry farming, thereby fostering economic development, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation and consumer satisfaction.…”
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Rainfall forecasts, learning subsidies and conservation agriculture adoption: Experimental evidence from Zambia by Hambulo Ngoma, Esau Simutowe, João Vasco Silva, Isaiah Nyagumbo, Kelvin Kalala, Mukwemba Habeenzu, Christian Thierfelder

“…Other important drivers of adoption are hosting demonstration plots and education level of the participant. These findings provide evidence that providing rainfall forecasts and time-bound learning subsidies may be effective ways to enhance the adoption of conservation agriculture in Zambia and imply a need to reframe conservation agriculture as means to address low and erratic rainfall. …”
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The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. by Ka Chon Mok, Ming Liu, Xin Wang

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>These insights highlight the importance of tailoring physical activity interventions to address the specific needs and challenges faced by primiparous women and those who are unemployed during pregnancy, with a view to enhancing education on the potential hazards associated with sedentary habits and promoting active lifestyles within this unique sociocultural context.…”
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Transcending the urban–rural dichotomy: inequality in urban green space availability among urban neighbourhoods, urban villages and rural villages in Guangzhou, China by Fubin Luo, Yunzheng Zhang, Luyang Zhang

“…Neighbourhoods with high population density and sufficient job opportunities in UN and UV, as well as those with low housing prices, low-salary and low-educated jobs in UN and RV, are suffering from UGS inequality. …”
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Socioeconomic status correlates with clinical outcomes in patients with acral melanoma by Rong Huang, Jiayu Wang, Kelin Zheng, Mengke Zhao, Zhengyun Zou, Zhengyun Zou, Zhengyun Zou

“…Compared to individual socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, medical insurance, and marital status, the socioeconomic level derived from these four dimensions accurately predicted patient survival. …”
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Oral Health Knowledge and Experience of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents in Kuwait: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Abrar Alanzi, Saleh Hajiah, Anfal Faridoun, Aisha Alterkait

“…The majority has adequate knowledge of the current anticipatory guidance of oral health issues, but they have insufficient knowledge levels on oral preventative measures. Adequate education and training in oral health are highly recommended.…”
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Exploring mental health patterns of African international university students in Germany: A review by Jude Tsafack Zefack, Brenda Mbouamba Yankam, Fuanyi Awatboh, Mbonjo Bitsie Dora, Esua Alphonsius Fotindong

“…Introduction: The increasing globalization of higher education has led to a rise in African international students studying at German universities. …”
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Strategies for strengthening cervical cancer screening programmes in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe: a qualitative study by Fennie Mantula, Yoesrie Toefy, Vikash Sewram

“…Conclusions To exploit on women’s willingness to be screened, delivery of screening services need to be re-engineered through development of strategies for increased and sustained educational programmes and increase of screening facilities. …”
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Systematic Approach to Teaching Academic Writing: Practical Experience by I. E. Abramova, A. V. Ananyina

“…The article describes the practical implementation of an experimental model for teaching academic writing to non-linguistic students of humanities at three levels of higher education. Improving the quality of domestic scientific publications submitted to high-ranking journals requires new effective pedagogical technologies. …”
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Becoming smart “digital natives”: cultivating Chinese English majors’ new media literacy via Journalism English Reading and Listening by Zhang Danyang, Wu Yang

“…Understanding new media literacy: An explorative theoretical framework. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 16(4), 160–170) NML framework to quantitatively self-evaluate their NML. …”
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In vitro micropropagation protocols for two endangered Dianthus species - via in vitro culture for conservation and recultivation purposes by Dóra Farkas, Judit Csabai, Angéla Kolesnyk, Pál Szarvas, Judit Dobránszki

“…The protocols are designed to produce large quantities of propagation material for recultivation, educational, and research purposes within three months.…”
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Survey on Tunisian Dentists’ Anti-Inflammatory Drugs’ Prescription in Dental Practice by Line Berhouma, Amira Besbes, Abdellatif Chokri, Jamil Selmi

“…Thus, knowledge updating, practices assessment, and continuous education are always required to avoid drug iatrogenesis.…”
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