Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in COVID-19: Evidence from a northern tanzanian cohort. by Norman Jonas Kyala, Innocent Mboya, Elichilia Shao, Francis Sakita, Kajiru Gadiel Kilonzo, Laura Shirima, Abid Sadiq, Elifuraha Mkwizu, Nyasatu Chamba, Annette Marandu, Sophia Muhali, Faryal Raza, Eliasa Ndale, Damas Bayo, Daniel Mujuni, Furaha Lyamuya

“…<h4>Background</h4>COVID-19 caused a profound global impact, resulting in significant cases and deaths. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of seven psychiatric disorders in India by Vikas Dhiman, Geetha R. Menon, Rajnarayan R. Tiwari

“…Materials and Methods: We performed a systematic bibliographic search in Pub Med, Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx), and Google Scholar, along with a manual search for peer-reviewed epidemiological studies reporting the prevalence of depression, AUD, AD, MR, suicidal attempt/death, autism, and BD in India from January 1980 till March 2022. …”
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Una experiencia transformadora en Luxemburgo: Reflexiones sobre una estancia de investigación predoctoral y su impacto en el desarrollo profesional by Sandra León-Herrera, Marta Sánchez-Castro, Raquel Gómez-Bravo

“…Esta experiencia resultó fundamental para definir las metas profesionales de la estudiante, orientadas hacia una carrera internacional, y reafirmando el valor de trabajar en equipos globales. Finalmente, se ofrecen algunas recomendaciones para estudiantes que tengan en mente la realización de una estancia predoctoral, como invertir en preparación lingüística, o estar abiertos a nuevas metodologías y formas de trabajo colaborativo para aprovechar al máximo estancias internacionales. …”
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Bridging the gap between defossilization and decarbonization to achieve net-zero industry by Steven Griffiths, Benjamin Sovacool, Marfuga Iskandarova, Hans Jakob Walnum

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Plant miRNAs for Improved Gene Regulation in a Wide Range of Human Cancers by Maksym Zoziuk, Vittorio Colizzi, Pavlo Krysenko, Maurizio Mattei, Roberta Bernardini, Fabio Massimo Zanzotto, Stefano Marini, Dmitri Koroliouk

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Hospital pharmacy implementation of a unit dose dispensing system: A qualitative interview study to determine experiences, views and attitudes of nursing staff by Theodora Steindl-Schönhuber, Theresa Drechsel, Gunda Gittler, Anita Elaine Weidmann

“…What does this paper contribute to the wider global clinical community?: • There is no research qualitatively exploring the implementation facilitators and barriers of a unit dose dispensing system at hospital ward level from the nurses' perspectives. • Insights are provided into the significance of good collaboration between all ward staff to ensure the necessary workflow adaptations, the necessity of a seamlessly integrated IT system and the adaptability of the system depending on the patient population. • The findings highlight key factors for a successful implementation of a unit dose dispensing system at ward level while underlining its advantages for workload, staff shortages and patient safety.…”
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Exploring pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) modality preferences among black cisgender women attending family planning clinics in Chicago via a cross-sectional mixed-methods study by Sadia Haider, Amy K Johnson, Emily Ott, Eleanor E Friedman, Agustina Pandiani, Amy Moore, Isa Alvarez, Catherine Desmarais

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The role of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase and serum amyloid A proteins in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis by P.A. Orujova, N.H. Sultanova

“…Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of mortality among newborns globally, with an incidence of 1 per 1,000 live births. …”
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The Potential of SHAP and Machine Learning for Personalized Explanations of Influencing Factors in Myopic Treatment for Children by Jun-Wei Chen, Hsin-An Chen, Tzu-Chi Liu, Tzu-En Wu, Chi-Jie Lu

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The rising prevalence of myopia is a significant global health concern. Atropine eye drops are commonly used to slow myopia progression in children, but their long-term use raises concern about intraocular pressure (IOP). …”
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Elucidating the emotional persona in the Romanian university students’ academic discourse: a corpus-based exploration by Diana Paula Dudău, Diana Paula Dudău, Madalina Chitez, Florin Alin Sava

“…IntroductionDespite growing global interest in the emotional dimensions of academic writing, Romanian academic discourse remains underexplored, particularly in multilingual contexts. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of self-medication practices among adult household members in Hosanna town, Hadiya zone, central Ethiopia by Sentayehu Admasu Saliya, Awoke Girma Hailu, Sisay Foga Sebro, Misgana Desalegn Menesho

“…Abstract Background Self-medication is a global health concern with serious public health implications. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome in People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: An Assessment of the Prevalence and the Agreement between Diagnostic Criteria by Kim Anh Nguyen, Nasheeta Peer, Anniza de Villiers, Barbara Mukasa, Tandi E. Matsha, Edward J. Mills, Andre Pascal Kengne

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Prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among adolescent pregnant women in Dolo-Ado town, Somali region, Ethiopia by Abdirahman Ahmed, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Mahamed Dol Ateye, Saleha Abdusamed

“…Abstract Background Maternal malnutrition, particularly among adolescent pregnant women, is a significant public health issue globally, with far-reaching consequences for both maternal and fetal health. …”
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Implementación y valoración de una Guía para el manejo farmacológico de diabéticos hospitalizados en el Servicio de Medicina Interna by Luis Alberto Corona Martínez, Laydamí Rodríguez Amador, Ramón Ricardo Vélez Pérez, Sandra Borroto Lecuna, Caridad Hernández Abreus

“…Algunos con resultados positivos, fueron la referencia en la Orden de Ingreso al factor descompensante (82 %), adherencia a la conducta propuesta para cada grupo (86 %), utilización del esquema de insulina subcutánea programada (71 %), consideración del factor de descompensación en el manejo terapéutico (100 %), y cumplimiento global del esquema. El control metabólico se fue logrando progresivamente.…”
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STUDY OF COMPATIBILITY OF METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES OF HIGH-LEVEL PROTOCOLS AND ERROR-CORRECTING CODES by Vladyslav Sharov, Olena Nikulina

“…These advancements addressed the escalating cyber threats and facilitated the secure exchange of data across global networks. The importance of studying error-correction codes and VPNs in the modern era cannot be overstated. …”
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Dos décadas de transformaciones de la nupcialidad uruguaya. La convergencia hacia la segunda transición demográfica by Wanda Cabella

“…Sin embargo resulta difícil explicar la similitud de las tendencias de cambio familiar en Uruguay respecto a aquellos países, sin hacer referencia al patrón global de cambio familiar que encierra la segunda transición demográfica.…”
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Snake-DETR: a lightweight and efficient model for fine-grained snake detection in complex natural environments by Heng Wang, Shuai Zhang, Cong Zhang, Zheng Liu, Qiuxian Huang, Xinyi Ma, Yiming Jiang

“…Abstract The rapid changes in the global environment have led to an unprecedented decline in biodiversity, with over 28% of species facing extinction. …”
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You cannot be what you cannot see: a retrospective natural longitudinal cohort study exploring the impact of face-to-face rural immersion on student medical training satisfaction a... by Srinivas Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Matthew R McGrail, Bushra F Nasir, Alan Bruce Chater

“…Objective Community-engaged immersive rural experiences were limited during the COVID-19 pandemic when online learning was instigated across medical institutions globally. This study aimed to explore the impact of online learning on medical students’ satisfaction levels and intentions to practice in a rural area after graduation.Design, setting and participants We conducted a natural quasi-experimental longitudinal retrospective cross-sectional study during 2011–2022 for all Australian domestic medical students who undertook a Rural and Remote Medicine (RRM) placement at the University of Queensland. …”
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Mind the leaf anatomy while taking ground truth with portable chlorophyll meters by Zuzana Lhotáková, Eva Neuwirthová, Markéta Potůčková, Lucie Červená, Lena Hunt, Lucie Kupková, Petr Lukeš, Petya Campbell, Jana Albrechtová

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The incidence of radiologically verified community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalisation in adults living in southern Sweden, 2016-2018: a population-based study by Elisabeth Rünow, Frida Valeur, Gustav Torisson, Karin Hansen, Christian Theilacker, Kristian Riesbeck, Jonas Ahl

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