Validation of Mortality Data Sources Compared to the National Death Index in the Healthcare Integrated Research Database by Jamal-Allial A, Sponholtz T, Vojjala SK, Paullin M, Papazian A, Eshete B, Mahmoudpour SH, Verpillat P, Beachler DC

“…At the same time, positive predictive value (PPV) was 93.4% (95% CI = 93.1%, 93.7%), negative predictive value (NPV) was 82.3% (95% CI = 81.7%, 82.9%), and when comparing each individual source, each had a high PPV but limited sensitivity.Conclusion: The composite algorithm was demonstrated to be a sensitive and precise measure of mortality, while individual database sources were accurate but had limited sensitivity.Plain Language Summary: What is known on this topic:The National Death Index (NDI) is the gold standard for ascertaining death in the US, with several limitations, such as time lag and population restrictions.What this study adds:A composite mortality algorithm of several sources of death was shown to be a sensitive and precise in death ascertainment compared to the NDI.Individual mortality sources, such as the Social Security Death Master File and online obituaries, had limited sensitivity on their own compared to the NDI.Keywords: mortality, validation, National Death Index, real word evidence, obituary, claims…”
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Pandemic or “Plandemic”?: The Mediating Role of Epistemic Justification Strategies in the Relationship Between COVID‐19 Conspiracy Beliefs and COVID‐19 Vaccine Conspiracy Beliefs... by Ali Gökalp, Servet Üztemur, Po‐Ching Huang, Aslı Kartol, Hsin‐Chi Tsai, Erkan Dinç, Mark D. Griffiths, Chung‐Ying Lin

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In Vitro Free Radical Scavenging Properties and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ilex paraguariensis (Maté) and the Ability of Its Major Chemical Markers to Inhibit the Production of... by Ingrid Vicente Farias, Eduarda Fratoni, Lais Cristina Theindl, Angela Machado de Campos, Eduardo Monguilhott Dalmarco, Flavio Henrique Reginatto

“…(Aquifoliaceae), popularly known as “yerba mate,” has great economic and social significance for the population of Southern Latin America. …”
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Sociodemographic, Clinical and Genetic Correlates of Aggressive and Auto-Aggressive Behaviour in Alcohol-Dependent Individuals – Preliminary Study by Czarnecki D, Holec EA, Chodkiewicz J, Ziółkowski M, Gorzkiewicz M

“…In the case of COMT polymorphism, the G/G genotype was reported significantly less often among patients with suicide attempts and comorbid aggression than among patients with control group).Conclusion: Compared to patients with either only suicidal tendencies or aggression, those with comorbid aggression and suicide attempts are characterised by poorer social performance. Genetic variation in MAOA loci may be a risk factor for impulsive behaviour like suicidal behaviour, and especially aggression.Keywords: gene polymorphisms, aggression, suicide behaviour, alcohol-dependence…”
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Entre la tradición y el proyecto moderno: proyectos de vida de jóvenes rurales pewenche by Blanca Amo, Francisca Román Mella, Gabriela Garcés, Daniela Palet Correa, Alba Zambrano

“…Para la comprensión de este proceso, se utilizó una aproximación metodológica desde la fenomenología social para relevar la experiencia de los participantes y de sus contextos significativos, propiciando un diálogo entre culturas a través de un facilitador intercultural. …”
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EL ROL DE LOS ACTORES PÚBLICOS EN LA CONSTRUCCIÓN DE UN ESPACIO TURÍSTICO: EL CASO DE VILLA EL CHOCÓN by Mariana Suárez

“…Se determina que el Municipio de Villa El Chocón es un actor público en proceso de consolidación de sus relaciones institucionales y un órgano de gobierno con deficiencias organizacionales que dificultan la concreción del nuevo modelo de desarrollo, aunque se desataca que ha fortalecido su capacidad de cohesión social y ha logrado reconvertir el perfil productivo hacia el turismo.…”
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Cuidados de enfermería a pacientes con trastorno límite de personalidad, un estudio de caso en un Hospital Psiquiátrico. by Lorena Llallio Navarro, Marycely Kely Pereyra Rodriguez, Raisa Rozzy Ramo Maucaylla, Nitzi Kilian Torres Contreras, Gloria Estela Vergaray Bardales, Rodolfo Amado Arevalo Marcos

“…Conclusiones: Para el diagnóstico (00053) Aislamiento social, tuvo como puntuación de cambio en base a los indicadores: comparte sentimientos con otros (+1), controla los cambios en el estado de ánimo (+1), mantiene la autoestima (+1) y para el indicador mantiene un pensamiento positivo (+1).   …”
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Phenotypic identification of Metallo-ß- lactamase resistance Gram negative bacteria from a clinical specimen in Sidama, Ethiopia. by Tsegaye Alemayehu, Wondwesson Abera, Musa Mohammed Ali, Bethelihem Jimma, Henok Ayalew, Limenih Habte, Frezer Teka, Demissie Asegu

“…Statistical Software for Social Science (SPSS) version 21 is used for data entry and analysis. …”
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Seeking abortion medications online: experiences from a mystery client study in Colombia by Daniel Arango Arango, Alice F Cartwright, Ava Braccia, Ann Moore, Maria M Vivas

“…This study sought to understand whether online sellers provide the instructions and medication dosages necessary for effective medication abortions.Design The study design involved mystery clients contacting sellers identified across websites and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok) to purchase abortion pills. …”
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Does the Frequency of Watching Television Matters on Overweight and Obesity among Reproductive Age Women in Ethiopia? by Mohammed Ahmed, Abdu Seid, Adnan Kemal

“…The results from this study demonstrated that watching television at least once a week is associated with obesity among reproductive age women in Ethiopia. Therefore, a social behavioral change communication campaign needs to be taken to improve awareness regarding the harmful consequences of watching television for long hours. …”
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Biopsychosocial evaluation of patients with multiple sclerosis using a short set of categories of the international classification of functioning, disability and health, and its re... by D. Valadkevičienė, I. Žukauskaitė, D. Jatužis

“…The cross-sectional study involved 184 people with MS including 157 people who had applied to the Disability and Working Capacity Assessment Office under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania (DWCAO) to determine their working capacity level and 27 people with MS who hadn’t yet applied to DWCAO. …”
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THE CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS OF REGULATION OF DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: RUSSIAN AND FOREIGN PRACTICE by Yu. V. Zemtsova, Polina P. Nechaeva, Nadezhda N. Shanihina

“…The Soviet model of regulating the divorce process reflected not only the desire of the state to strengthen family foundations, but also the desire to use marriage as an instrument of control over social processes. The adoption of the Family Code of the Russian Federation in 1995 is an important step in the transition from strict state control to a more liberal model of regulating family relations, which resulted in the simplification of divorce procedures. …”
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IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN KAWASAN RAMAH LANSIA DI KABUPATEN DHARMASRAYA, PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT by M Iqbal Sarabayan Pazka, Ria Ariany, Desna Aromatica

“…Based on the guidelines issued by the Central Government through the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dharmasraya Regency issued an Elderly Area Policy through the 2020-2024 Regional Medium Term Development Plan. …”
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Experiencias de Investigación desde la reflexión y la praxis en alumnos de la Escuela Militar de Suboficiales “Sargento Inocencio Chincá” by Yerife Andrea Parra Orozco, Julián Enrique Barrero García, Julián David Conde Medina

“…The purpose of this article is to socialize the discourse, narration, and interpretation of learning and research practice developed by students at the Escuela Militar de Suboficiales “Sargento Inocencio Chincá”, applying an interpretation to those reflections that arise during the academic process, which are carried out through the development of different knowledge established in the curriculum and in the curriculum of the educational institution's programs from which they are allowed to know, learn and thus acquire skills, abilities, and skills as researchers in the academic and professional fields. …”
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El estrés y las competencias comunicativas: Un reto para la docencia universitaria remota by Amparo López Higuera, Isabel Muñoz Zambrano, Zamanda Correa Correa, Juan Carlos Varona Albán, Elizabeth Roldán González, Reinaldo Erazo Rodriguez

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Un document: Deziluziile mele în Rusia by Emma Goldman, Cristina Deutsch

“…From her works, we mention: Anarchism and Other Essays (1911), The Social Significance of Modern Drama (1914), Living My Life (first volume–1931, second volume – 1933), My Disillusionment in Russia (1922), My Further Disillusionment in Russia (1924).…”
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Status of continuous glucose monitoring use and management in tertiary hospitals of China: a cross-sectional study by Xiaoqin Liu, Hongmei Dai, Liping Wu, Yong Zhao, Zumin Shi, Qin Lin, Liping Chen

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Effects of Video-based Gesture Gaming on Hand Functions in Autistic Population: A Quasi-experimental Study by J Sangeetha Priya, Kalidasan Varathan

“…Symptoms mainly are related to behavioural abnormalities, motor control deficits and social communication issues. Video gaming technology are emerging as valid tool in the intervention protocols for autism, by showing significant improvements in motor strength and executive functions. …”
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The use of pigs vocalisation structure to assess the quality of human-pig relationship by Villain, Avelyne S, Guérin, Carole, Tallet, Céline

“…Understanding and describing the quality of an HAR requires information on several aspects of the animal biology and emotional states (social, spatial and postural behaviours, physiological and cognitive states). …”
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Unlocking biochar impacts on abiotic stress dynamics: a systematic review of soil quality and crop improvement by Periyasamy Rathinapriya, Theivanayagam Maharajan, Ravi Jothi, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran, In-Bog Lee, Pyoung-Ho Yi, Seung Tak Jeong

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