Cross-sectional survey of changes in knowledge, attitudes and practice of mask use in Sydney and Melbourne during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic by Abrar Ahmad Chughtai, C Raina MacIntyre, Holly Seale, Ashley Lindsay Quigley, Mallory Trent

“…High rates of mask compliance may be explained by high trust levels in information from national and state government, mask mandates, risk perceptions, current outbreaks and the perceived level of risk of COVID-19 infection at the time.…”
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“A one-stop shop”: Real-world use and app-users' experiences of a psychoeducational smartphone app for adults with ADHD by Christina Seery, Rachel Hannah Cochrane, Martha Mulcahy, Ken Kilbride, Margo Wrigley, Jessica Bramham

“…‘Meeting the needs of different stages in the ADHD journey’ showed that while the app significantly benefitted adults new to their ADHD, adults who were familiar with their ADHD sought an app that would help them in moments of challenge. ‘Perception of public services impacts app experience’ suggested that people's attitudes and experiences of the public health system in Ireland affected their views of app content. …”
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Efficacy of Administration of an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor for Two Years on Autonomic and Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus by Triantafyllos Didangelos, Konstantinos Tziomalos, Charalambos Margaritidis, Zisis Kontoninas, Ioannis Stergiou, Stefanos Tsotoulidis, Eleni Karlafti, Alexandros Mourouglakis, Apostolos I. Hatzitolios

“…To detect DPN and DCAN, the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Questionnaire and Examination (MNSIQ and MNSIE), measurement of vibration perception threshold with biothesiometer (BIO), and CARTs [R-R variation during deep breathing [assessed by expiration/inspiration ratio (E/I), mean circular resultant (MCR), and standard deviation (SD)], Valsalva maneuver (Vals), 30 : 15 ratio, and orthostatic hypotension (OH)] were used. …”
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Assessment of satisfaction of using socially marketed health consumables at government settings among beneficiaries in a rural area of Hooghly District, West Bengal by Aditi Sur, Bobby Paul, Lina Bandyopadhyay, Monalisha Sahu, Rivu Basu, Ankush Banerjee

“…Objectives: Present study aims to find out the usage pattern and assess the perceived satisfaction level of beneficiaries of using various socially marketed health consumables at government settings and explore the perception of healthcare personnel regarding barriers to its usage in a rural area of India. …”
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Safety and tolerability of intramuscular sotrovimab administered at different injection sites: results from the Phase 1 COSMIC study by Jennifer Moore, Alicia Aylott, Wen-Hung Chen, Jerzy Daniluk, Ian A. Hawes, Sergio Parra, Prosenjit Sarkar, Yasmin Sanchez-Pearson, Megan Turner, Amanda Peppercorn, Andrew Skingsley

“…Incidence of adverse events (AEs), serious AEs (SAEs) and AEs of special interest (AESIs) were assessed, along with patient-reported outcomes (Perception of Injection version 3 questionnaire and Pain-Numeric Rating Scale [Pain-NRS]). …”
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Overweight, Thinness, Body Self-Image and Eating Strategies of 2,121 Italian Teenagers. by Roberta Guarino, Alberto Pellai, Luca Bassoli, Mario Cozzi, Maria Angela Di Sanzo, Daniela Campra, Andrea Guala

“…This study describes the prevalence rate of overweight and thinness in a population of teens living in two different areas of Italy and explores the body self-image perception and unhealthy eating behaviours and strategies to lose weight. …”
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Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical students of Rivers State University by Moore Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Gift Mibilanyeofori Hart, Barynem Vito-Peter, Aisha Dio, Victory Chidinma Nwogu

“…This reemphasizes the importance of studying specific demographics, such as university students, to understand their perceptions and behaviors regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations. …”
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Caregiver acceptability of seasonal malaria chemoprevention in two districts in the Upper West region, Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Youssouf Diarra, Michael M. Opoku, Charles E. Amankwa, Raymond B. Annor, Justice Nonvignon, Harriet A. Bonful

“…Caregivers had a good level of knowledge of SMC (n = 475; 96.0%; 95% CI 94.2—97.7%) and a good perception of SMC (n = 471; 95.2%; 95% CI 93.3–97.0). …”
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Benefits of the Global Integration Method (Método de Integração Global - MIG) in functional priorities of parents of Brazilian children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorde... by Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento, Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Thalita Karla Flores Cruz, Arthur Felipe Barroso de Lima, Gabriela Silva Oliveira, Vitor Geraldi Haase

“…Activities of daily living, behavioral difficulties, communication, play, and social interactions were the main functional priorities in the perception of parents/caregivers. The profiles of functional priorities were similar between the different levels of support and age groups. …”
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Passive hyperthermia alters the resting-state functional connectivity of mouse brain by Yang Ruan, Kai Liu, Bo Li, Shaowen Qian, Hongxia Lei, Yao Xing, Gang Sun

“…The ROI-ROI FC analysis showed that passive hyperthermia exposure significantly reduced the FC strength in the overall brain represented by CN, SN, DMN of mice.Conclusion Prolonged exposure to high temperature has a greater impact on the overall perception and cognitive level of mice, which might help understand the relationship between neuronal activities and physiological thermal sensation and regulation as well as behavioral changes.…”
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IŠ KO KYLA ŽMOGAUS TEISĖS? by Evaldas Nekrašas

“…They played an important role in the process of transforming - in the public perception - specific ideals into specific rights. Now this process has reached a rather advanced stage. …”
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Evolutionary analysis of genes associated with the sense of balance in semi-aquatic mammals by Yuehuan Dong, Qinguo Wei, Guolei Sun, Xiaodong Gao, Tianshu Lyu, Lidong Wang, Shengyang Zhou, Xibao Wang, Yongquan Shang, Lupeng Shi, Honghai Zhang

“…Our study endeavors to unravel the genetic components associated with the sense of balance in semi-aquatic mammals and to examine the evolutionary trajectories of these genes, shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying the adaptive evolution of balance perception in semi-aquatic mammals. Results We selected 42 mammal species across 20 orders, 38 families, and 42 genera for analysis. …”
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Enablers of Physician Prescription of a Long-Term Asthma Controller in Patients with Persistent Asthma by Francine M. Ducharme, Alexandrine J. Lamontagne, Lucie Blais, Roland Grad, Kim L. Lavoie, Simon L. Bacon, Martha L. McKinney, Eve Desplats, Pierre Ernst

“…Tools and training to improve physician knowledge, skills, and perception towards long-term ICS and resources that increase patient adherence and physician comfort to facilitate long-term ICS prescription should be considered as targets for implementation.…”
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Application of human-in-the-loop hybrid augmented intelligence approach in security inspection system by Ying Huang, Ying Huang, XiaoKan Wang, XiaoKan Wang, Yong Zhang, Yong Zhang, Li Chen, Li Chen, HongJi Zhang

“…This “Hybrid decision-making” method not only enhances risk perception, thereby widening the safety margin of the security inspection system, but also reduces the need for human labor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs. …”
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Risk Factors of Upper Limb Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Surgery in Women by Jinghui HUANG, Feng HUANG, Pei ZHU, Shuainan SHEN, Kefan CAO, Cheng LIU, Fanfu FANG, Bai LI

“…BCRL evaluation was completed by means of the follow-up cases, and its severity was judged by the perception of self-symptoms in bilateral palms, forearms, upper arms and other parts in patients, by using the Norman Chinese version questionnaire. …”
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Physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding practices of male and female surgical sterilization procedures in Lebanon by Jad Najdi, Alexandre Armache, Elia Abou Chawareb, Nassib Abou Heidar, Marwan Zein, Anthony Fadel, Jimmy Nehme, Bassel Bachir

“…This, coupled with low levels of family planning training and negative perception of patient beliefs may impact attitudes and recommendations. …”
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DYSFUNCTION OF MODERN RUSSIAN INSTITUTES OF STATE AWARDS IN THE SPHERE OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE by Aleksey V. Ruchkin

“…The study identifies the main factors that influence the perception of the role of changes in modern society awards, offers solutions to the identified problems. …”
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Neuroprotective and Antiapoptotic Activity of Lineage-Negative Bone Marrow Cells after Intravitreal Injection in a Mouse Model of Acute Retinal Injury by Anna Machalińska, Dorota Rogińska, Ewa Pius-Sadowska, Miłosz P. Kawa, Edyta Paczkowska, Michał Rudnicki, Renata Lejkowska, Bartłomiej Baumert, Barbara Wiszniewska, Bogusław Machaliński

“…The second relates to upregulated genes associated with neurological system processes and sensory perception. Collectively, our data demonstrate that transplanted Lin−BMCs exert neuroprotective function against acute retinal injury and this effect may be associated with their antiapoptotic properties and ability to express neurotrophic factors.…”
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Additively Manufactured Flexible EGaIn Sensor for Dynamic Detection and Sensing on Ultra-Curved Surfaces by Jiangnan Yan, Jianing Ding, Yang Cao, Hongyu Yi, Limeng Zhan, Yifan Gao, Kongyu Ge, Hongjun Ji, Mingyu Li, Huanhuan Feng

“…Electronic skin is widely employed in multiple applications such as health monitoring, robot tactile perception, and bionic prosthetics. In this study, we fabricated millimeter-scale electronic skin featuring compact sensing units using the Boston Micro Fabrication S130 (a high-precision additive manufacturing device) and the template removal method. …”
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A Multi-Target Threat Assessment Method Based on Objective Three-Way Decision by Humberto Baldessarini Pires, Lamartine Nogueira Frutuoso Guimaraes, Sergio Reboucas

“…Traditional 3WD often utilizes a subjectively defined, fixed risk avoidance coefficient that reflects human perception of battlefield information. This study addresses these challenges by proposing a dynamic multi-target TA method within an intuitionistic fuzzy environment, eliminating subjective parameter settings in the technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), and incorporating an objective 3WD (O3WD) approach. …”
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