The prevalence and evidence-based management of needle fear in adults with chronic disease: A scoping review. by Emily Duncanson, Richard K Le Leu, Lisa Shanahan, Luke Macauley, Paul N Bennett, Rick Weichula, Stephen McDonald, Anne L J Burke, Kathryn L Collins, Anna Chur-Hansen, Shilpanjali Jesudason

“…Literature concerning dentistry, vaccination, intravenous drug users and paediatric populations were excluded.<h4>Results</h4>We identified 32 papers reporting prevalence (n = 24), management (n = 5) or both (n = 3). …”
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Leveraging deep learning for robust EEG analysis in mental health monitoring by Zixiang Liu, Juan Zhao

“…Despite the potential of these approaches, they often fall short in capturing the intricate spatiotemporal relationships within EEG data, leading to lower classification accuracy and poor adaptability across various populations and mental health scenarios.MethodsTo overcome these limitations, we introduce the EEG Mind-Transformer, an innovative deep learning architecture composed of a Dynamic Temporal Graph Attention Mechanism (DT-GAM), a Hierarchical Graph Representation and Analysis (HGRA) module, and a Spatial-Temporal Fusion Module (STFM). …”
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Decoding Subjective Understanding: Using Biometric Signals to Classify Phases of Understanding by Milan Lazic, Earl Woodruff, Jenny Jun

“…Future studies should explore how physiological signatures of understanding phases both reflect and influence their associated cognitive processes, as well as the generalizability of this study’s findings across diverse populations and learning contexts (A suite of AI tools was employed in the development of this paper: (1) ChatGPT4o (for writing clarity and reference checking), (2) Grammarly (for grammar and editorial corrections), and (3) ResearchRabbit (reference management)).…”
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Spatial-temporal characteristics and drivers of urban built-up areas land low-carbon efficiency in China by Jin Guo, Pengfei Feng, Han Xue, Jinli Xue

“…However, the disproportionate efficiency gains during periods of high resource input suggest inefficiencies in production factor allocation, particularly in densely populated urban centers. Unlike natural endowments, concentrated factor inputs in such cities often impede efficiency improvements. …”
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Pushing boundaries in the measurement of language attitudes: Enhancing research practices with the L’ART Research Assistant app by Florian Breit, Marco Tamburelli, Ianto Gruffydd, Lissander Brasca

“…Designed specifically for work with populations speaking a majority and a regional/minority/minoritised/heritage language, the app implements reference versions of some common research methods and tasks. …”
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16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis by Yi Tang, Yongchuan She, Danping Chen, Yibo Zhou, Dan Xie, Zhai Liu

“…Microbial diversity was assessed using alpha and beta diversity indices, and differential microbiota populations were identified through Linear discriminant analysis Effect Size (LEfSe) analysis. …”
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Physics‐Based Hazard Assessment of Compound Flooding From Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones in a Warming Climate by Ali Sarhadi, Raphaël Rousseau‐Rizzi, Kerry Emanuel

“…Our methodology is transferable to vulnerable coastal regions, serving as a tool for adaptive measures in populated areas. It equips decision‐makers and stakeholders with the means to mitigate the destructive impacts of compound flooding arising from both current and future TCs, and shows how the same methodology might be applied to ETCs.…”
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Differential protective effects of Family Income-to-Poverty-Ratio on electronic cigarette, depression, and obesity of Black and White Americans by Shervin Assari

“…A comprehensive approach that extends beyond simple access to education is imperative to eliminate the societal obstacles that limit the socioeconomic benefits for Black populations.…”
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The Effect of Ball Heading and Subclinical Concussion On the Neuromuscular Control Of The Lower Limb: A Systematic Review by Georgios Kakavas, Ioannis Giannakopoulos Sr., Athanasios Tsiokanos, Michael Potoupnis, Panagiotis V. Tsaklis

“…Over the previous five years, a relationship between lower extremity (LE) injury and sports related concussion (SRC) has been established in various sporting populations. Athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels have demonstrated a greater risk for sustaining a LE injury post SRC. …”
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On the Formation of Planets in the Milky Way’s Thick Disk by Tim Hallatt, Eve J. Lee

“…One key difference between the two stellar populations is the time at which they emerged: thick-disk stars are the likely product of cosmic noon (redshift z ∼ 2), an era characterized by high star formation rate, massive and dense molecular clouds, and strong supersonic turbulence. …”
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Perspectives on usability and adoption of a new ACL injury prevention programme for female handball players: a mixed methods approach by Tron Krosshaug, Anne Inger Mørtvedt, Erich J Petushek

“…Enhancing programme usability and involving all end-users in the design process are crucial steps toward promoting the acceptance and adoption of IPPs among target populations.…”
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Geography of Sand and Gravel Mining in the Lower Mekong River by Jean-Paul Bravard, Marc Goichot, Stéphane Gaillot

“…Currently, the most important issue in the Mekong basin is certainly the threat to the delta coastline because of its importance in terms of food security for the growing populations of Vietnam and Cambodia. The reasons most often cited to explain the retreat of the delta are the trapping of sediment in the existing upstream reservoirs and climate change. …”
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Earthworm (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) intraspecific genetic variation and polyploidy by S. V. Shekhovtsov, Ye. A. Derzhinsky, E. V. Golovanova

“…Our analysis revealed that in many cases, a single genetic lineage appears to encompass populations with different ploidy levels, indicating recent polyploidization. …”
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Effectiveness of inactivated influenza vaccine against laboratory-confirmed influenza in elderly Chinese patients with diabetes: A test-negative design case-control study by Zhengyan Chen, Tianchi Yang

“…Vaccination coverage for influenza among diabetic populations remains suboptimal. Various factors contribute to this low vaccination rate, with a prominent issue being skepticism among potential vaccine recipients regarding vaccine effectiveness. …”
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Genetic control of scald resistance in barley landraces by O. N. Soboleva, G. S. Konovalova, E. E. Radchenko

“…There is only one gene, Rrs9, that maintains efficiency against pathogen populations in Russia. The aim of this study is to find donors of genes for effective resistance to scald with the ability to easily transfer this trait for hybridization. …”
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Wastewater metagenomics in Africa: Opportunities and challenges. by Stephen Kanyerezi, Fatma Zahra Guerfali, Abbas Abel Anzaku, Oluwasegun Adesina Babaleye, Tracey Calvert-Joshua, Julien Alban Nguinkal, Oluwaseun Paul Amoo, Chiraz Atri, Waqasuddin Khan, Iqra Saleh, M Imran Nisar, Arthur Shem Kasambula, Koketso Morapedi, Gerald Mboowa

“…This is especially critical in densely populated urban areas with poor sanitation, where the risk of disease spread is high. …”
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Insights into total phenolic, flavonoid, and antioxidant activity of callus subculture frequency in rare endemic Ajuga xylorrhiza Kit Tan by Pınar Orcan, Mehmet Yusuf Orcan

“…Abstract This study assessed the callus morphology, growth index, callus diameter, total antioxidant activity, and total phenolic and flavonoid contents (TPC and TFC) of callus extracts from Ajuga xylorrhiza, a severely endangered plant found in small populations in Türkiye. Calluses obtained from a total of 18 applications formed in culture media supplemented with Kin and 2,4-d at six ratios (A, B, C, D, E, and F) and their subcultures (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, and F2) were used for examination. …”
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Breeding practices of indigenous chickens in the Liban Jawi District of the West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia: A qualitative and quantitative analysis by Desalegn Begna, Teferi Bacha, Shambel Boki, Kasahun Bekana

“…The findings advocate for effective trait selection and the implementation of controlled mating systems to mitigate inbreeding risks and enhance productivity in indigenous chicken populations.…”
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Human drone interaction in delivery of medical supplies: A scoping review of experimental studies. by Franziska Stephan, Nicole Reinsperger, Martin Grünthal, Denny Paulicke, Patrick Jahn

“…<h4>Background</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic, ageing populations and the increasing shortage of skilled workers pose great challenges for the delivery of supplies for people with and without care needs. …”
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Betula pendula Roth. survival and growth in treeline is affected by genotype and environment by Kari Saikkonen, Otto Saikkonen, Marjo Helander, Irma Saloniemi

“…These results demonstrate that the acclimation capacity of B. pendula allows its distribution to expand north from the present range; however, local abiotic environmental conditions (soil fertility and winter temperatures) and other selection pressures (herbivory) are likely to affect the genetic structure and growth of B. pendula populations.…”
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