Awareness and perception of prevention and management options of sexually transmitted infections among students at secondary school in Rivers State, Nigeria by Florence Mandah, Oluebubechukwu Udi, Pamela Thompsom-Abiye, Basil Ogbu

“…During break pe­riods, classrooms of participants were visited to administer questionnaires after obtaining permission from the head teacher and class teachers. Content of the instrument was explained to participants in simple English language. …”
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Rapid Detection of microRNA-122 in Serum and Finger Blood Using a Lateral Flow Nucleic Acid Biosensor by Min Zhang, Meijing Ma, Jiahui Wang, Yurui Zhou, Xueji Zhang, Guodong Liu

“…Traditional methods for detecting miR-122 mainly include Northern blotting and qRT-PCR, but they are technically complex and cumbersome, requiring expensive instruments and high technical requirements. In this paper, we present a novel rapid testing method utilizing a lateral flow nucleic acid biosensor (LFNAB) for the sensitive and time-efficient detection of miR-122. …”
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External validation of the prediction model of intradialytic hypotension: a multicenter prospective cohort study by Yuhe Xiang, Guoting Ma, Qin Yang, Min Cao, Wenbin Xu, Lin Li, Qian Yang

“…Furthermore, Decision Curve Analysis (DCA) exhibited a net benefit within the threshold probability range of 15.2% to 87.1%.Conclusion Externally validated, recalibrated, updated, and presented IDH prediction models may serve as a valuable instrument for evaluating IDH risk in clinical practice. …”
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Practices supporting cue-based breastfeeding of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units across Europe by Bente Silnes Tandberg, Hege Grundt, Ragnhild Maastrup, Annie Aloysius, Livia Nagy, Renée Flacking

“…Less than half of the units (47%) stated that they had the necessary tools/instruments to support the transition from tube feeding to breastfeeding. …”
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Development and validation of a questionnaire for table tennis teaching in physical education by Miguel Ángel Ortega-Zayas, Antonio José Cardona-Linares, Alberto Quílez, Alejandro García-Giménez, Miguel Lecina, Francisco Pradas

“…The RSAS is a Spanish instrument developed using the Delphi method and consists of 42 questions divided into five subsections benefits of table tennis (TT), facilitators for the application of TT, barriers to applying tennis table in physical education (PE), difficulties in applying the tennis table as a PE content and positive attitude toward racket sports), designed to evaluate the use and impact of the practice of the racket sports, in particular TT, among PE teachers. …”
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PENGGUNAAN JUMPUTAN , TRITIK DALAM UPACARA ADAT DI SURAKARTA by sarwono - sarwono, Adji Isworo Josef, Tiwi Bina Affanti, Ratna Endah Santoso, Novita Wahyuningsih

“…Moreover, the traditional artwhich is formed in the usage art, like the custom clothes, tools / instruments, ornaments and others functioning as ritual purposes, have definitely had the important value symbols in the society, or as the tools to support the ritual implementation in the society.The art of Tritik and Jumputan craft also contains the teachings of ethics and aesthetics in the form of visual appearances and symbolism of life which can basically lead humans to perfection and true identity. …”
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Post-Trial Feedback Alters Landing Performance in Adolescent Female Athletes Using a Portable Feedback System by Thomas W Kernozek, Drew Rutherford, Becky Heinert, Jessica Onsager, Maria Lee, Jeremie Schiedermayer, Stephanie Dietrich, Renee Dade, Thomas Gus Almonroeder

“…# Background Post-performance verbal and visual feedback based on data collected via lab-based instruments have been shown to improve landing patterns related to non-contact ACL injury. …”
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Causal Effects of Air Pollution, Noise, and Shift Work on Unstable Angina and Myocardial Infarction: A Mendelian Randomization Study by Qiye Ma, Lin Chen, Hao Xu, Yiru Weng

“…Leveraging single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as genetic instruments, a comprehensive MR study was used to assess the causal influence of four major air pollutants (PM_2.5, PM₁₀, NO₂, and NO_x), noise, and shift work on unstable angina and myocardial infarction. …”
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A new approach for evaluating maize transgressive segregants and their three-way cross potential in the S4 convergent breeding population by Nuniek Widiayani, Muhammad Fuad Anshori, Nasaruddin Nasaruddin, Muh Farid, Ifayanti Ridwan, Abd. Haris Bahrun, Muhammad Azrai, Amin Nur, Purnama Isti Khaerani, Willy Bayuardi Suwarno, Karlina Syahruddin, Naeem Khan, Majed A. Alotaibi, Mahmoud F. Seleiman

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Association between sedentary behavior, physical activity, and osteoarthritis: results from NHANES 2007–2020 and Mendelian randomization analysis by Jiangqin He, Cao Zhang, Lili Yang

“…Additionally, MR was utilized to infer the genetic causality between SB, PA, and OA risk, using genetic instruments as proxies for SB and PA.ResultsThe final analysis, which included 24,738 participants, revealed that OA prevalence was 13.47%, with individuals diagnosed with OA exhibiting significantly higher levels of SB and lower levels of PA. …”
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PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TEAM ASSISTED INDIVIDUALIZATION TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KONSEP DAN KETERAMPILAN GENERIK SAINS SISWA by Jeni Rahmayanti, Connie Connie, Iwan Setiawan

“…The research sample was taken by simple random sampling technique with the experimental class using the Team Assisted Individualization model while the control class used the direct instruction model. The research instrument used test questions understanding of the concepts and science generic skills. …”
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TOOLS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A POSTCOLONIAL APPROACH by Eldar Veremchuk, Hennadii Vasylchuk

“…Furthermore, the article undertakes an examination of the manner in which these instruments can be employed not solely within the context of business communicative discourse but also as a means of constructing and reinforcing a national concept and cultural unity. …”
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Integration of simulation-based medical education: Student satisfaction and self-confidence at Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia by Abuobaida Yassin

“…Subjects and Methods: Data were gathered through validated questionnaires aligned with the chosen framework: the Educational Practices Questionnaire, the Simulation Design Scale, and the Self-Confidence in Learning Questionnaire. These instruments were translated into Arabic and circulated among 532 medical students enrolled in the internal medicine clerkship courses. …”
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A comparative study on the efficacy of over-the-counter wax solvents versus distilled water for managing ear cerumen by Syed. Mohd. Ahmad, Rajesh Kumar Suman, Simran Kaur Pal, Ayush Agrawal

“…Evaluation of patients took place pre- and post-intervention, focusing on three key parameters: the total duration required for ear suctioning, any additional instrumentation employed, and the occurrence of pre-procedure and post-procedure complications. …”
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Potential traumatic events in the workplace and depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress: a cross-sectional study among Dutch gynaecologists, paediatricians and orthopaedic su... by Maria G van Pampus, Karel Willem Frank Scheepstra, Hannah S Pauw, Minouk Esmee van Steijn, Claire A I Stramrood, Miranda Olff

“…Objective To compare the prevalence of work-related potential traumatic events (PTEs), support protocols and mental health symptoms across Dutch gynaecologists, orthopaedic surgeons and paediatricians.Design Cross-sectional study, supplementary analysis of combined data.Setting Nationwide survey between 2014 and 2017.Participants An online questionnaire was sent to all Dutch gynaecologists, orthopaedic surgeons and paediatricians, including resident physicians (4959 physicians). 1374 questionnaires were eligible for analysis, corresponding with a response rate of 27.7%.Outcome measures Primary outcome measures were the prevalence of work-related PTEs, depression, anxiety, psychological distress and traumatic stress, measured with validated screening instruments (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Trauma Screening Questionnaire). …”
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Assessment of ICT tool usage in teaching Chemistry among secondary school teachers by Nafisat Oyebola Oyeniyi, Tawa Abiola Ahmed, Habibat Bolanle Abdulkareem

“…The tool employed to obtain the data was a questionnaire that the researcher designed. The instrument was face-validated by senior lecturers in scientific education and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). …”
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Using Micro-Learning to Enhance Knowledge and Skills of Airway Management in Nurse Anesthesia Students: An Interventional Study by Masoumeh Albooghobeish, Alireza Ghalandeh, Ali Khalafi, Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh

“…Then, the first and second Post-tests were given to assess the acquisition and retention of knowledge and skills, using a researcher-made instrument called AMAI-NA. Results: Based on within-group comparisons, in both M-L M and T M groups mean scores of both Knowledge and Skills significantly increased from the Pre-test to 1st Post-test, then declined from 1st Post-test to 2nd Post-test. …”
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Economic impact of road accidents on costs of employee turnover: A quantitative study from Poland by Agata Małgorzata Jaździk-Osmólska, Magdalena Kalbarczyk Kalbarczyk, Daniel Trzaskowski, Robert Wojtachnik, Adrianna Trzaskowska-Dmoch

“…Management of economic loss in enterprises due to road accidents is essential not only from the financial point of the organisation but also from the idea of corrective instruments to equate marginal social costs with marginal social benefits of transport The results of the conducted research bridge the research gap, vital from the point of view of community and corporate operations, regarding the volume of losses of enterprises due to employee turnover due to road accidents, which are likely to affect any. …”
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Hubungan Flow dengan Kesejahteraan Psikologis pada Atlet Mahasiswa Universitas Diponegoro by Niken Fatimah Nurhayati, Zaenal Abidin, Chamilul Hikam Al Karim

“…The subjects in this study were 54 student athletes at Universitas Diponegoro. The instruments used were the Flow Scale (α = 0.917) and the Psychological Well-Being Scale (α = 0.899). …”
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Assessment of older persons with multimorbidity in Norwegian primary care: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals’ experiences and preferences in fostering continuity of c... by Turid Rimereit Aarønes, Kristin Taraldsen, Linda Aimée Hartford Kvæl

“…Conclusions In this qualitative study, healthcare professionals emphasised that assessment is a complex, continuous process due to the fluctuating health of individuals with multimorbidity. Effective instruments and diverse assessment methods are essential to understanding all aspects of patients’ health and well-being to ensure care continuity across individual, service, and system levels. …”
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