Effect of HBeAg/anti-HBe coexistence on HBeAg seroconversion in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B patients with peginterferon-α by Kaimin Song, Huitong Wang, Dawu Zeng, Yunyun Qian, Zhixiang Guo, Huatang Zhang, Yijuan Zheng, Yongjun Zhou, Xueping Yu, Zhijun Su

“…It is of significant value to early identify the favored population for Peg-IFN-α therapy in CHB patients. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the impact of HBeAg/anti-HBe coexistence on the effectiveness of Peg-IFN-α and to construct a nomogram for predicting the occurrence of HBeAg seroconversion in treatment-naïve CHB patients with Peg-IFN-α therapy. …”
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Exposure to artificial intelligence in Canadian jobs: Experimental estimates by Tahsin Mehdi, Marc Frenette

“…While it is difficult to predict the net impact of AI on jobs in Canada, Mehdi and Morissette (2024)—integrating data from the 2016 and 2021 censuses of population with data from the Occupational Information Network—offer some experimental estimates of occupational exposure to AI using the methodology developed by Felten, Raj and Seamans (2021) and Pizzinelli et al. (2023). …”
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DIGITAL ECONOMY AND RECRUITMENT POTENTIAL: STRATEGICAL INTERCONNECTION AND PROSPECTS by G. Yu. Peshkova, А. Yu. Samarina

“…A process of digitalisation inevitably changes the structure of population employment and the educational environment as being provider of new HR-recourses.The aims of the research were to identify the problems of the digitalization policy in Russia and to formulate possible solutions.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Patterns and Their Implications for Intervention Strategies in Vietnam by Quang Ngoc Nguyen, Son Thai Pham, Loi Doan Do, Viet Lan Nguyen, Stig Wall, Lars Weinehall, Ruth Bonita, Peter Byass

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Emotion dysregulation and loneliness as predictors of food addiction by Eirini Tatsi, Atiya Kamal, Alistar Turvill, Regina Holler

“…Methods: A correlational study was employed to assess associations within 162 participants which were recruited via online forums on FA and student population. The Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and UCLA Loneliness Scale, and a demographic and personal information questionnaire were all completed online. …”
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Impact of Allergic Contact Dermatitis on the Quality of Life and Work Productivity by H. Kalboussi, I. Kacem, H. Aroui, O. El Maalel, M. Maoua, A. Brahem, S. El Guedri, S. Chatti, N. Ghariani, N. Mrizak

“…Results. The study population consisted of 150 patients. The average score of DLQI was 6.5. …”
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Draft genome sequences of five Calonectria species from Eucalyptus plantations in China, Celoporthe dispersa, Sporothrix phasma and Alectoria sarmentosa by Feifei Liu, Shuaifei Chen, Maria A. Ferreira, Runlei Chang, Mohammad Sayari, Aquillah M. Kanzi, Brenda D. Wingfield, Michael J. Wingfield, David Pizarro, Ana Crespo, Pradeep K. Divakar, Z. Wilhelm de Beer, Tuan A. Duong

“…The availability of these genome sequences will facilitate future studies on the systematics, population genetics, and genomics of these fungi.…”
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Rotavirus Vaccination Protects Against Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 in Children in Developed Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chrysoula Kosmeri, Achilleas Klapas, Nikolas Evripidou, Evanthia Kantza, Anastasios Serbis, Ekaterini Siomou, Fani Ladomenou

“…Further research is needed to confirm the protective effects of rotavirus vaccination against T1D across diverse populations.…”
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Prevalence and determinants of unhealthy feeding practices among young children aged 6-23 months in five sub-Saharan African countries. by Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mulugeta Wassie, Bewuketu Terefe, Mohammed Seid Ali, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Agazhe Aemro

“…The DHS is the global data collection initiative that provides detailed and high-quality data on population demographics, health, and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Variation of Biophysical Parameters of the Skin with Age, Gender, and Body Region by Alireza Firooz, Bardia Sadr, Shahab Babakoohi, Maryam Sarraf-Yazdy, Ferial Fanian, Ali Kazerouni-Timsar, Mansour Nassiri-Kashani, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Yahya Dowlati

“…The aim of this study was to measure 6 biophysical characteristics of normal skin (sebum content, hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), erythema index, melanin index, and elasticity) in a normal population and assess the effect of sex, age, and body location on them. …”
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Water resources carrying capacity before and after volcanic eruption by M. Dede, S.B. Wibowo, Y. Prasetyo, I.W. Nurani, P.B. Setyowati, S. Sunardi

“…The model uses a grid of 100 x 100 meter cells to determine the spatial distribution of water resources carrying capacity in Krasak watershed, and this analysis considers the years 2008, before the eruption, and 2021, after the eruption. The population distribution data have been previously mapped by referring to statistical data and land use at the village level, while water availability is calculated considering rainfall, potential evaporation rate, and runoff.FINDINGS: Water resources carrying capacity in Krasak watershed has undergone changes related to the distribution of volcanic material and human activities. …”
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Identification and analysis of factors affecting the maturity of knowledge-based companies in the food industry with the approach of the fourth-generation industry by Ali Mohaghar, Fatemeh Saghafi, Mohammad Hasan Maleki, Daryamehr Keshani

“…Purpose: The current research seeks to identify and prioritize factors affecting the maturity of knowledge-based companies in the food industry, focusing on the approach of the fourth-generation industry.Methodology: The current research is applied in terms of orientation and it is a quantitative study from the point of view of methodology. The theoretical population of the research is the specialists of organizational maturity and the fourth-generation industry in the food industry. …”
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Contextual awareness, response and evaluation (CARE) of diabetes in poor urban communities in Ghana: the CARE diabetes project qualitative study protocol by Leonard Baatiema, Daniel Llywelyn Strachan, Lydia Osetohamhen Okoibhole, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Mawuli Kushitor, Raphael Baffour Awuah, Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Ernestina Korleki Danyki, Samuel Amon, Kafui Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Haim Yacobi, Megan Vaughan, Ann Blandford, Publa Antwi, Hannah Maria Jennings, Daniel Kojo Arhinful, Ama de-Graft Aikins, Edward Fottrell, the CARE Diabetes Team

“…Six qualitative studies utilising a range of methodologies are proposed in this protocol to generate a contextual understanding of type 2 diabetes mellitus in an urban poor population. They focus on community, care provider, and policy stakeholder perspectives with a focus on food markets and environmental influences, the demand and supply of health services, and the history of the Ga Mashie community and its inhabitants. …”
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Positive Association between the Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Hyperuricemia in Chinese Adults with Hypertension: An Insight from the China H-Type Hypertension Registry Study by Chao Yu, Tao Wang, Wei Zhou, Lingjuan Zhu, Xiao Huang, Huihui Bao, Xiaoshu Cheng

“…Previous studies have revealed the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is closely related to hyperuricemia in the general population. However, this relationship in hypertensive patients has not been reported. …”
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Autoantibodies to NR2A Peptide of the Glutamate/NMDA Receptor in Patients with Seizure Disorders in Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Yan Yang, Chao Yuan, Shu-qun Shen, Xue-er Wang, Qing-hua Mei, Wen-qing Jiang, Qin Huang

“…Methods and Results. The study population consisted of 107 SLE patients and 43 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. 73 SLE patients had active disease. 36 of these had NPSLE. …”
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Artificial neural network detection of pancreatic cancer from proton (1H) magnetic resonance spectroscopy patterns of plasma metabolites by Meiyappan Solaiyappan, Santosh Kumar Bharti, Raj Kumar Sharma, Mohamad Dbouk, Wasay Nizam, Malcolm V. Brock, Michael G. Goggins, Zaver M. Bhujwalla

“…Conclusions Our results demonstrate that the ANN approach presented here can identify PDAC from 1H MR plasma spectra to provide a convenient plasma-based assay for population-level screening of PDAC. The ANN approach can be suitably expanded to detect other cancers with metabolic dysregulation.…”
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Assessment of Cognitive Functions in Multimorbid Patients in Lithuanian Primary Care Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study Using MMSE and LT-GPCOG by Silvija Valdonė Alšauskė, Ingrida Grabauskytė, Ida Liseckienė, Jūratė Macijauskienė

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The aging population has led to a rise in cognitive impairments, including dementia, often associated with multimorbidity. …”
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Determinants of traditional Korean medicine utilization by individuals with physical disabilities: inference of causal relationships using Korea health panel data by Chihyoung Son, Jong-hyun Kim, Eunkyung Yoon, Eunji Ahn, Minjung Park, Dongsu Kim

“…Nevertheless, there is a lack of research on the characteristics of TKM utilization within this population. Therefore, this study aims to explore the characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities who utilize TKM services, to support future policy development in TKM for enhancing the health and quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. …”
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The feasibility of a novel national quality improvement programme for tobacco dependency treatment pathways in acute UK hospitals by Robyn Fletcher, Alexander Hammant, Christina Moll, Miguel Souto, Sanjay Agrawal

“…A national quality improvement (QI) approach to enhance the treatment of an estimated 1,000,000 annual hospital admissions of tobacco smokers could provide a new opportunity to improve population health and reduce healthcare demand. Barriers to QI include knowledge, costs and competing demands.This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a national QI programme hosted by the British Thoracic Society, focused on improving NHS tobacco dependency treatment in acute hospitals. …”
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Identification of Plasma Proteins Associated with Alzheimer's Disease Using Feature Selection Techniques and Machine Learning Algorithms by Zakaria Mokadem, Mohamed Djerioui, Bilal Attallah, Youcef Brik

“…This non-invasive and affordable diagnostic method has the potential to make Alzheimer’s screening accessible to a broader population. …”
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