IGJR 1/2020: Housing crisis: How can we improve the situation for young people? by IF and FRFG

“…Rising rent and purchase prices and the failure of housing construction programmes make it ever more difficult for young people to access the housing market. …”
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Preliminary effectiveness of social prescription and virtual patient information in increasing tertiary prevention among cancer patients (ESPRIT): protocol for a single-centre, ran... by Karen Steindorf, Michael Koller, Michael Leitzmann, Wolfgang Herr, Daniel Heudobler, Lisa Boyer, Anne Herrmann, Tobias Pukrop, Christine Bernardi, Sabine Einhell

“…However, more research is required on the effectiveness of strategies designed to increase the uptake of tertiary prevention programmes among cancer patients. Here, we present the protocol for a single-centre, randomised controlled pilot trial testing the preliminary effectiveness of social prescription and virtual patient information in increasing tertiary prevention among cancer patients and support persons (SPs) (ESPRIT “Effectiveness of a social prescription and virtual patient information in increasing tertiary prevention” pilot trial).Methods and analysis Cancer patients attending medical oncology units at a university hospital in southern Germany and their SPs will be randomly allocated as a dyad to group A (social prescription (n=36)), group B (virtual patient information (n=36)) or group C (usual care (n=36)). …”
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Impact of donor CYP3A5 genotype on pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in South African paediatric liver transplant patients by C Wheeler, C Masimirembwa, B Mthembu, J Botha, J Scholefield, J Fabian

“…In the paediatric liver transplant programme in Johannesburg, South Africa (SA), tacrolimus is the calcineurin inhibitor of choice, comprising an essential component of the immunosuppression regimen. …”
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Impact du régime hydrique et de la gestion des récoltes sur la quantité et la qualité du fourrage herbacé dans l’écosystème sahélien au Sénégal by Ange-Jokébed Adjoua N'goran, Ousmane Ndiaye, Ousmane Diatta, Daouda Ngom, Sékouna Diatta, Haftay Hailu Gebremedhn, Cofélas Fassinou, Laurent Bonnal, Denis Bastianelli, Paulo Salgado, Simon Taugourdeau

“…Conclusions: La quantité et la qualité de fourrage herbacé en fin de saison des pluies ont surtout été influencées par le stade phénologique. Les programmes de gestion des ressources fourragères devront privilégier des périodes et hauteurs de coupe permettant une couverture optimale du sol afin de réduire les risques d’érosion. …”
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ABO-incompatible liver transplantation – exploring utilitarian solutions to restricted access and organ shortages: A single-centre experience from Johannesburg, South Africa by E U Wessels, J Loveland, H Maher, P Gaylard, B Bobat, A D Mahomed, D Parbhoo, M R Beretta, C Hajinicolaou, P Walabh, S Berkenfeld, D Demopoulos, S Rambarran, B Ströbele, F van der Schyff, J Fabian, L Brannigan

“…This study evaluated the outcomes of the Wits Transplant Unit ABO-incompatible liver transplant (ABOi-LT) programme. Methods. This retrospective record review compared all adult and paediatric patients receiving ABO-compatible (ABOc) and ABO-incompatible (ABOi) liver transplants from January 2014 to December 2021 with a minimum one-year follow-up. …”
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Medical student experiences of Case-Based Learning (CBL) at a multicultural medical school by Catherine Bruen, Jan Illing, Ronan Daly, Frances Meagher, Caroline Delany, Gozie Offiah, Sally Doherty, Ellen Stuart, Martina Crehan, Helen Kelly

“…Poor adaptation and low performance in the first year of tertiary education can lead to higher failure rates and potential withdrawal from study programmes. Adopting active learning strategies early in this transition phase is crucial for supporting students’ adaptation and success. …”
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An observational study evaluating the epidemiological and entomological impacts of piperonyl butoxide insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) compared to a combination of indoor residual s... by Banchamlak Tegegne, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Emily R Hilton, Sarah Zohdy, Cecilia Flatley, Kelly M Davis, Amha Worku, Meshesha Balkew, Peter Mumba, Sheleme Chibsa, Jon Eric Tongren, Gudissa Assefa, Achamyelesh Sisay, Dawit Teshome, Mastewal Worku, Mulat Yimer, Melissa Yoshimizu, Isabel Swamidoss, Carla Mapp, Jimee Hwang, Wendy Inouye, Aklilu Seyoum, Dereje Dengela, Sarah M Burnett

“…Introduction National malaria programmes must weigh the relative benefits of different vector control and elimination tools to prioritise resource allocation with the greatest impact. …”
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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Endorsement among Adolescents and Young Adults in Tanzania: Insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey by Alpha Johnson Kapola, Rahma Musoke, Glenda Marie Manayon, Hassan Fredrick Fussi, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Haji Mbwana Ally, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Lynn Moshi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Habib Omari Ramadhani

“…Targeted interventions focused on adolescents, females, and rural communities are needed to increase PrEP awareness and usage to achieve the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (UNAIDS) 95–95–95 goals for HIV epidemic control.…”
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Spatial and temporal changes of breast-conserving surgery rates and its influential factors among Chinese patients with breast cancer from 2013 to 2019: a registry-based study by Pengpeng Ye, Yuan Yang, Wei Hu, Lingyan Dai, Erwei Song, Shunrong Li, Liling Zhu, Kai Chen, Yanjie Xu, Xiaoyu Wang, Jianli Zhao, Jianrong He, Queran Lin, Tongrui Shang, Xiujuan Gui, Ziliang Zhong, Qianru Chen, Qing Yan, Xiaoliang Huang, Zijian Liang

“…Healthcare system should be prepared to support the increased awareness of seeking BCS among younger patients with breast cancer by improving the availability of radiotherapy, multidisciplinary team and patients’ education programme.…”
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ER-GMMD: Cross-Scene Remote Sensing Classification Method of <italic>Tamarix chinensis</italic> in the Yellow River Estuary by Liying Zhu, Yabin Hu, Guangbo Ren, Na Qiao, Ziyue Meng, Jianbu Wang, Yajie Zhao, Shibao Li, Yi Ma

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Investigating the effects of knee valgus orthosis on knee joint contact forces among subjects with knee osteoarthritis: A case series study by Mohammad Taghi KARIMI, Mahmood BAHRAMIZADEH, Hanieh KHALILIYAN, Majid ANSARI, Kavita BATRA, Aanuoluwapo AFOLABI, Olayinka ILESANMI, Lukasz SZARPAK, Hicham KHABBACHE, Gabriella NUCERA, Aldo SITIBONDO, Farhad GHAFFARI, Arash SHARAFATVAZIRI, Francesco CHIRICO

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Le mouvement étudiant et la question des langues en Algérie (1962-1965) : à propos d’un épisode méconnu de l’histoire de l’UGEMA-UNEA by Yassine Temlali

“…This organisation would adhere to the programme of the FLN, established in 1962 as a single party, and mobilised students in support of the initiatives of the government (joint worker-management control, nationalisation, etc.), notably through voluntary service campaigns. …”
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Trends and factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes in Zimbabwe, 2005 - 2015 by T Chibura, H Twabi, K Maluleke, A Musekiwa

“…There is a need to reduce these outcomes through integration of social issues into maternal health programmes, as well as ensuring accessibility and availability of comprehensive reproductive health services that target high-risk groups such as women aged 35 - 49 years. …”
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Perceptions paysannes de la dynamique des parcours naturels et stratégies d’adaptation dans la vallée du Mandoul au Tchad by Terei Massa Mabilo, Ali Brahim Bechir, Adi Mama, Koussou Mian Oundanang, Sedjro Antoine Tranquillin Affossogbe, Luc Hippolyte Dossa

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Dianchonair Fhéideartha an Inspreagtha in Oideachas Múinteoirí an Tumoideachais [Potential Powerful Pathways of Motivation in Immersion Teacher Education] by Caoileann Ní Dhonnchadha, Karen Ní Chlochasaigh, T.J. Ó Ceallaigh

“…DMC represents a powerful type of motivation and has been empirically reported in the unique experiences of participants of Irish language teacher education programmes, although this area remains underexplored. …”
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Appropriate Timing of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis in Medium- and Low-Risk Women: Effectiveness of the Italian NHS Recommendations in Preventing Fetal Macrosomia by Paola Quaresima, Federica Visconti, Eusebio Chiefari, Maria Mirabelli, Massimo Borelli, Patrizia Caroleo, Daniela Foti, Luigi Puccio, Roberta Venturella, Costantino Di Carlo, Antonio Brunetti

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Self-Perceived Barriers to Pediatric Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Multinational Study by Ole Stoeter, Nikolaus C.S. Mezger, Tamara Koenig, Eric Chokunonga, Girum Tessema, Adugna Fekadu Damise, Alda Stevy Makouanzi, Esther Majaliwa, Mahine Ivanga, Bakarou Kamate, Franck Gnahatin, Sarah Nambooze, Ima-Obong A. Ekanem, Toralf Bernig, Biying Liu, Sumit Gupta, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt

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A Digital Tool (Technology-Assisted Problem Management Plus) for Lay Health Workers to Address Common Mental Health Disorders: Co-production and Usability Study in Pakistan by Maham Saleem, Shamsa Zafar, Thomas Klein, Markus Koesters, Adnan Bashir, Daniela C Fuhr, Siham Sikander, Hajo Zeeb

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to co-produce Technology-Assisted Problem Management Plus (TA-PM+) for "lady health workers" (LHWs; this is the terminology used by the Lady Health Worker Programme for lay health workers) to efficiently deliver sessions to women with symptoms of common mental health disorders within the community settings of Pakistan and conducted usability testing in community settings. …”
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A Systematic Review of Research on Guided Access Cavity Preparation Endodontic Treatment: Dentin Preservation Perspectives by Muryani A, Aripin D, Dharsono HDA, Rajion ZA, Wicaksono S

“…Anna Muryani,1,2 Dudi Aripin,2 Hendra Dian Adhita Dharsono,2 Zainul Ahmad Rajion,3 Satrio Wicaksono4 1Doctoral Programme Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; 2Conservative Dentistry Department Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; 3Department Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Diagnosis Kulliyyah of Dentistry International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia; 4Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, West Java, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Anna Muryani, Gedung Pamitran Unpad, lantai 4 Wing Utara Jl. …”
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Findings from the Tushirikiane-4-MH (supporting each other for mental health) mobile health–supported virtual reality randomized controlled trial among urban refugee youth in Kampa... by Carmen H. Logie, Moses Okumu, Zerihun Admassu, Frannie MacKenzie, Lesley Gittings, Jean-Luc Kortenaar, Naimul Khan, Robert Hakiza, Daniel Kibuuka Musoke, Aidah Nakitende, Brenda Katisi, Peter Kyambadde, Richard Lester, Lawrence Mbuagbaw

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