Beliefs in Good and Bad Days among the Tatars in Dobrudja and Among the Polish-Lithuanian Tatars (Preliminary Remarks) by Veneta Yankova

“…Also, to reveal the universal dimensions of beliefs in good days and bad days, as similar beliefs are known among other ethnic groups and denominations. …”
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Is joint hypermobility linked to self-reported non-recovery from COVID-19? Case–control evidence from the British COVID Symptom Study Biobank by Hugo D Critchley, Dorina Cadar, Claire J Steves, Kevin A Davies, Alan J Hakim, Nicholas Gall, Jessica A Eccles, Vicky Bowyer, Lisa Quadt, Nathan Cheetham

“…This association remained after sequential models adjusting for age, sex, ethnic group, education level and index of multiple deprivation (OR 1.33 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.61)) and further adjustment for vaccination status and number of vaccinations (OR 1.33 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.60)). …”
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Ultrasonic radiomics-based nomogram for preoperative prediction of residual tumor in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: a multicenter retrospective study by Shanshan Li, Qiuping Ding, Lijuan Li, Yuwei Liu, Hanyu Zou, Yushuang Wang, Xiangyu Wang, Bingqing Deng, Qingxiu Ai

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From cellular senescence towards age-related macular degeneration: the role of telomeres by L.K. Moshetova, O.I. Abramova, K.I. Turkina, O.P. Dmitrenko, N.S. Karpova

“…  The prevalence of dry and wet AMD varies among ethnic and racial groups worldwide. Various types, stages, and prevalence of the disease may be seen in the same age group. …”
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MENURUNNYA PENUTUR BAHASA INDONESIA SEBAGAI LINGUA FRANCA by Tato Nuryanto

“…</span> <span class="hps">There</span> <span class="hps">it</span> <span class="hps">is forgotten</span> <span class="hps">that the</span> <span class="hps">Indonesian</span> <span class="hps">actually has</span> <span class="hps">a function</span> <span class="hps">as a symbol of</span> <span class="hps">the pride of</span> <span class="hps">nationhood</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">national identity</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">means of</span> <span class="hps">transportation</span> <span class="hps">atarwarga</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">interregional</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">intercultural</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">as well as</span> <span class="hps">tools that</span> <span class="hps">allow</span> <span class="hps">the unification of</span> <span class="hps">the various ethnic groups</span> <span class="hps">with</span> <span class="hps">socio-cultural background</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">language</span> <span class="hps">of each</span> <span class="hps">into a</span> <span class="hps">unitary</span> <span class="hps">national</span> <span class="hps">Indonesia</span> <span class="hps">,</span> <span class="hps">It is very clear</span> <span class="hps">that the</span> <span class="hps">Indonesian</span> <span class="hps">association</span> <span class="hps">as</span> <span class="hps">an intermediate language</span> <span class="hps atn">(</span><span>lingua</span> <span class="hps">franca</span><span>)</span> <span class="hps">from</span> <span class="hps">time immemorial</span><span>.…”
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The breast cancer genetic testing experience: probing the potential utility of an online decision aid in risk perception and decision making by Anna Vaynrub, Brian Salazar, Yilin Eileen Feng, Harry West, Alissa Michel, Subiksha Umakanth, Katherine D. Crew, Rita Kukafka

“…Abstract Background Despite the association of pathogenic variants (PVs) in cancer predisposition genes with significantly increased risk of breast cancer (BC), uptake of genetic testing (GT) remains low, especially among ethnic minorities. Our prior study identified that a patient decision aid, RealRisks, improved patient-reported outcomes (including worry and perceived risk) relative to standard educational materials. …”
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Multi-modal characterisation of early-stage, subclinical cardiac deterioration in patients with type 2 diabetes by Ambre Bertrand, Andrew Lewis, Julia Camps, Vicente Grau, Blanca Rodriguez

“…Fewer significant differences were observed in participants of non-white ethnic background. QRS duration and Sokolow-Lyon index showed a positive association with the development of cardiovascular disease in cohorts with and without T2DM, respectively. …”
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Study of pattern of lipid profile amongst type II diabetic patients of two major tribal populations of Tripura by Sagar Samrat Debbarma, Arunabha Dasgupta, Atanu Ghosh, Kanak Choudhury, Prithvijit Kole, Sonali Paul, Brainist Kalai, V. Saikumar

“…The study was performed to evaluate the lipid profile parameter in the diabetic population among the ethnic tribal community of Tripura and calculate the risk of cardiovascular events. …”
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The association between age at menarche (AAM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in the MASHAD cohort study by Niloofar Shabani, Sara Saffar Soflaei, Khadijeh Bavafa-Valenlia, Nayereh Esmaeilzadeh, Maryam Mohammadi-Bajgriran, Zahra Namazibaygi, Mohsen Moohebati, Gordon A. Ferns, Habibollah Esmaily, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan

“…Abstract Age at menarche may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors in different ethnic groups. The purpose of this study was to identify the association of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors with age at menarche (AAM) in Mashhad, the second biggest city in Iran. …”
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Molecular Patterns of MEFV Gene Mutations in Egyptian Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Amal R. Mansour, Ayman El-Shayeb, Nihal El Habachi, Mohamad A. Khodair, Doaa Elwazzan, Nermeen Abdeen, Marwa Said, Riham Ebaid, Noha ElShahawy, Amr Seif, Nadia Zaki

“…Certain mutations are more common in particular ethnic groups. To date, different mutations of MEFV were observed in studies carried out in different regions worldwide. …”
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IDENTITAS ARSITEKTUR MANDAR PADA BANGUNAN TRADISIONAL DI KABUPATEN MAJENE by Nurmiati Zamad, Alfiah Alfiah

“…This symbolic meaningful ornament is so significant why Mandar architectural identity is still used in the Mandar ethnic buildings of 1960-2010, especially in contemporary Mandar architectural buildings, and in non-physical terms influenced by social status factors and environmental factors. …”
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Screening of West Siberian patients with primary congenital glaucoma for CYP1B1 gene mutations by D. E. Ivanoshchuk, S. V. Mikhailova, O. G. Fenkova, E. V. Shakhtshneider, A. Z. Fursova, I. V. Bychkov, M. I. Voevoda

“…As a result, in the sample of the white population we examined, pathogenic variants previously described in other ethnic groups were revealed: E387K (rs55989760), R444* (rs377049098), R444Q (rs72549376), and P437L (rs56175199), as well as novel single-nucleotide deletion p.F114Lfs*38 in the CYP1B1 gene. …”
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High-density lipoprotein nanoparticles spontaneously target to damaged renal tubules and alleviate renal fibrosis by remodeling the fibrotic niches by Shanshan He, Xiaoyang Li, Yuanyuan He, Ling Guo, Yunzhou Dong, Leilei Wang, Lan Yang, Lin Li, Shiyun Huang, Jiali Fu, Qing Lin, Zhirong Zhang, Ling Zhang

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Does digital, multimedia information increase recruitment and retention in a children’s wrist fracture treatment trial, and what do people think of it? A randomised controlled Stud... by Jacqueline M Martin-Kerry, Peter Knapp, Steven Higgins, Rebecca Sheridan, Juul Achten, Duncan Appelbe, Louise Spoors, Thirimon Moe-Byrne, Daniel Perry, Jenny Roche

“…Children’s mean age was 9.2 years, 41.0% were female, 77.4% were ethnically White and 90.0% spoke English as a first language.Interventions Participants and their parents/guardian received trial information either via multimedia, including animated videos, talking head videos and text (revised for readability and age appropriateness when needed) on tablet computer (MMI group; n=681), or printed participant information sheet (PIS group; n=728).Outcome measures Primary outcome was recruitment rate to FORCE. …”
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Thyroid cancer survival and prognostic factors in Yantai, China (2012–2022): a population-based study by Haiyun Liu, Shuxia Zhang, Xiaohui Liu, Qianqian Wang, Hongjie Zhang, Weihong Cui

“…Moreover, the Asian population consists of different ethnic groups that are not homogeneous. This study aimed to perform a population-based analysis of survival outcomes and prognostic factors in thyroid cancer patients. …”
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Demographic variation and socioeconomic inequalities in all forms of malnutrition among children aged 6 months to 9 years: findings from the Vietnamese General Nutrition Survey 202... by J Bernadette Moore, Xiaodong Lin, Louise Dye, Van Khanh Tran, Yun Yun Gong, Xiaomian Tan, Pui Yee Tan, Somphos Vicheth Som, Son Duy Nguyen, Do Tranh Tran, Nga Thuy Tran, Samantha Caton, Hannah Ensaff, Geoffry Smith

“…Older children aged 2–4 years (OR (95% CI) 1.43 (1.20, 1.72)), ethnic minorities (5.94 (3.78, 9.36)) and those living in mountainous areas (5.06 (1.18, 14.42)) had increased odds of stunting, whereas reduced odds were found in children from the richest quintile (0.13 (0.05, 0.32)). …”
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Culturally appropriate terminologies in health research: a participatory study with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Uganda by Ritah Nakijoba, Adelline Twimukye, Josephine Bayigga, Aida N. Kawuma, Simon Peter Asiimwe, Fredrick Byenume, Jacqueline Kyeyune, Sylvia Nabukenya, Francis Williams Ojara, Francis Williams Ojara, Catriona Waitt, Catriona Waitt

“…The study explored commonly used terminologies during research involving pregnant and lactating mothers using public engagement and participatory approaches in Uganda.MethodsA cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted in August 2023 among 5 ethnically diverse communities with different languages and from different regions across Uganda. …”
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“Space to see the future”? A political economy analysis of child and adolescent mental health and well-being in Ethiopia including routes for change by Kibur Engdawork, Kibur Engdawork, Kibur Engdawork, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Tsion Hailu, Tsion Hailu, Tsion Hailu, Mahlet Yared, Mahlet Yared, Girma M. Geletu, Girma M. Geletu, Semere G. Baraki, Semere G. Baraki, Elias Sebsibe, Pamela Abbott

“…Service delivery was further complicated by widespread and normalised violence against children and young people, low knowledge and awareness among children and families, entrenched stigma and gender inequities, and ethnic tensions, conflict and displacement. Overall, regional resource shortages drastically limited the collective agencies of service users and providers. …”
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Factors associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among Tunisian children by Asma Guedria, Asma Guedria, Asma Guedria, Mohamed Guedria, Manel Ben Fredj, Manel Ben Fredj, Randaline Ayoub, Randaline Ayoub, Randaline Ayoub, Hela Ben Abid, Hela Ben Abid, Hela Ben Abid, Ahmed Mhalla, Ahmed Mhalla, Ahmed Mhalla, Hela Slama, Hela Slama

“…However, the multivariate model conducted to determine the variables independently associated with ADD/ADHD revealed only three determining factors: passive smoking during pregnancy (OR = 4.60 [2.14, 9.94]; p &lt; 0.001), acute fetal distress (OR = 5.08 [1.47, 17.52]; p = 0.01), and familial psychiatric history (OR = 9.37 [2.46, 35.59]; p = 0.001).DiscussionThe recognition of factors involved in the genesis of ADHD within different ethnic populations may help understanding and broaden our knowledge of this disorder to develop targeted strategies for prevention and early intervention. …”
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Plasma phospho-tau217 as a predictive biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease in a large south American cohort by Neetesh Pandey, Zikun Yang, Basilio Cieza, Dolly Reyes-Dumeyer, Min Suk Kang, Rosa Montesinos, Marcio Soto-Añari, Nilton Custodio, Lawrence S. Honig, Giuseppe Tosto

“…However, most studies have been conducted in non-Hispanic Whites, limiting our understanding of the performances and utility of these biomarkers across ethnicities. Methods We examined a cohort of Peruvians from the GAPP study, a recently established cohort of Peruvian mestizos from Lima and indigenous groups from Southern Peru (Aymaras and Quechuas). …”
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