Validation of the uncertainty stress scale-high-risk pregnancy - Chinese brief version: Rasch analysis by Yi Jing Tsai, Chi Chen Chen, Yu Yun Hsu, Chuan Chuan Chen

“…Results The results of CFA supported a two-factor structure of the HRPV-C. Using the Rasch analysis, we reduced the USS-HRPV-C scale from 54 to 17 items. …”
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Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Rumah Tradisional Bali Berdasarkan Asta Kosala-Kosali Berbasis Web by Oka Sudana, Agus Suryadana, Agung Bayupati

“…The system is expected to facilitate the understanding of the philosophy, rules, procedures, layout, and structure of traditional Balinese Houses as well as being able to become a medium for preserving the Balinese cultural heritage, especially in the field of architecture. …”
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A thorny pathway of macrophage activating factor (GcMAF): from bench to bedside by A. A. Ostanin, S. S. Kirikovich, E. V. Dolgova, А. S. Proskurina, E. R. Chernykh, S. S. Bogachev

“…In this review, we also will examine in detail the current data i) on the structure and functions of DBP, as the main precursor of GcMAF, ii) on the main mechanisms of GcMAF anticancer effect, iii) on the tumor strategy for neutralizing GcMAF activity, iv) on the results of GcMAF clinical trials in various cancers; and will discuss the available controversies regarding the positioning of GcMAF as an effective antitumor drug.…”
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Rediscovery of Social Reality of the City and the Village: Methodological Novations of the Study of Life Space Dynamics by C. I. Ildarhanova

“…Living space analysis is structured by differentiation of social groups based on social and cultural causality. …”
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The Mediating Effect of Core Attributes of General Practice between Basic Public Health Service and Self-management Behaviors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by WANG Xiaoru, LI Yueping

“…Descriptive analysis and correlation analysis were conducted using SPSS 26.0, and a structural equation model was constructed using AMOS 28 for mediation testing. …”
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Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths infection and associated risk factors among residents of Jigjiga town, Somali region, Eastern Ethiopia. by Abdlmenur Alewi Sedo, Ahmed Zeynudin, Tariku Belay, Mekdes Mekonen Belay, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohamed Omar Osman, Ramadan Budul Yusuf, Abdifatah Abdulahi

“…Study participants were selected through a multistage sampling method, where households were randomly chosen from the kebeles. A semi-structured questionnaire and observational checklist were used to collect some of the data. …”
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What made people (more) positive toward the COVID-19 vaccine? Exploring positive and negative deviance perspectives by Mitchell A. M. Matthijssen, Mariëlle Cloin, Florian van Leeuwen, Ien van de Goor, Peter Achterberg

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured online interviews with 21 Dutch adults aged 28–75 years (13 positive deviants and 8 negative deviants) between January and July 2022. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of vocational college teachers towards occupational burnout by Hongbing Li, Jiangyun Chen, Qing Wei, Haohao Chen

“…Multivariate linear regression analysis indicated that knowledge score (β = −0.137, 95% CI: −0.251 to −0.024, p = 0.018), attitude score (β = −0.284, 95% CI: −0.424 to −0.145, p < 0.001), practice score (β = 0.320, 95% CI: 0.193 to 0.446, p < 0.001), and sleep disorders (β = −1.915, 95% CI: −3.345 to −0.486, p = 0.009) were independently associated with MBI-ES scores. Structural equation modeling revealed that knowledge directly influenced attitude (β = 0.410, p < 0.001) and practice (β = 0.312, p = 0.001). …”
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Recent Advances in the Mechanisms of Quality Degradation and Control Technologies for Peanut Butter: A Literature Review by Xinyan Liu, Xuchun Zhu, Zhaowei Han, Hongzhi Liu

“…Future research should focus on improving the structural properties and functional performance of these nanoparticles to enhance their practical application as emulsifiers. …”
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Denunciator: type of applicant or individual participant in criminal proceedings by Oheruk I., Zahursky O.

“…The research employed the following scientific methods: terminological, logical-semantic, functional, systemic-structural, and logical-normative. Results: The study found that the rights granted to denunciators under the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) of Ukraine are broader than those of a claimant. …”
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Disparities in well-being outcomes among medical students: a comparative study between medical students with and without disability by Henry J. Seaborne, Lara Z. Chehab, Nikhil Rajapuram, Amanda Sammann

“…These findings highlight the necessity for tailored support strategies and structural interventions to improve the well-being of medical students with disabilities, especially for those with intersecting vulnerable identities. …”
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Evaluation of the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during an implant procedure: A comparative study between OPG and CBCT by Hassan A. Barzanji, Alan A. Tahir

“… Background and objectives: Dental implants are considered as one of the major options for replacement of missing teeth and this surgical procedure may be accompanied by trauma to the adjacent vital structure when there is inadequate information of the implant site. …”
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Identification of a Novel Anticancer Oligopeptide from Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. and Its Enhanced Anticancer Effect by Targeted Nanoparticles In Vitro by Dong-Liang He, Ri-Ya Jin, Hui-Zhen Li, Qing-Ye Liu, Zhi-Jun Zhang

“…The oligopeptides were isolated from enzymatic hydrolysates of Perilla seed crude protein by using ultrafiltration, gel filtration chromatography, and reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC). The structure of the oligopeptide was determined using a peptide sequencer, and its anticancer effect was examined by the MTT assay. …”
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SpikeDroidDB: AN INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR ANNOTATION OF MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF WHEAT SPIKE by M. A. Genaev, E. G. Komyshev, Fu Hao, V. S. Koval, N. P. Goncharov, D. A. Afonnikov

“…The structure of the ear is one of the most important features of cereals associated with such agronomically important traits as productivity, resistance to environmental factors and pests, threshebility. …”
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Enhancing prehospital decision-making: exploring user needs and design considerations for clinical decision support systems by Enze Bai, Zhan Zhang, Yincao Xu, Xiao Luo, Kathleen Adelgais

“…Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 prehospital providers recruited from four Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies in an urban area in the northeastern U.S. …”
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Faculty Perceptions on the Roles of Mentoring, Advising, and Coaching in an Anesthesiology Residency Program: Mixed Methods Study by Sydney Nykiel-Bailey, Kathryn Burrows, Bianca E Szafarowicz, Rachel Moquin

“…ConclusionsImplementing structured mentoring, advising, and coaching can profoundly impact resident education but requires role clarity, protected time, culture change, leadership buy-in, and faculty development. …”
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Study protocol for a hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial of Game Changers for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Uganda. by Glenn J Wagner, Laura M Bogart, Joseph K B Matovu, Violet Gwokyalya, Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya, Allison Ober, Harold D Green, Sylvia Nakami, Margrethe Juncker, Eve Namisango, Emmanuel Luyirika, Ryan K McBain, Kathryn Bouskill, Rhoda K Wanyenze

“…In the Preparation phase we will prepare the four study clinics for implementation of GC-CCP and the expected increase in demand for CC screening, by using qualitative methods (stakeholder interviews and client focus groups) to identify and address structural barriers to easy access to CC screening. …”
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Recognition and Classification of 3D Objects of Different Details by Islam A. Alexandrov, Maxim S. Mikhailov, Alexander N. Muranov, Vladimir Zh. Kuklin

“…Subsequently, the parameters of the descriptors are calculated, and then they are calculated through the neural network, resulting in the classification of the object. In summary, the structure of the proposed method comprises the computation of the Laplace-Beltrami spectrum, the construction of spectral distribution maps, and the subsequent processing of this information using a neural network. …”
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Effect of Yoga on Blood Pressure in Prehypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Janhavi Sandeep Khandekar, Vanamala Lakshmi Vasavi, Vijay Pratap Singh, Stephen Rajan Samuel, S. G. Sudhan, Bidita Khandelwal

“…Supporting evidence lacks in providing a proper structured dosage of yoga asanas and breathing techniques. …”
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Implementation of global health competencies: A scoping review on target audiences, levels, and pedagogy and assessment strategies. by Meike Schleiff, Bhakti Hansoti, Anike Akridge, Caroline Dolive, David Hausner, Anna Kalbarczyk, George Pariyo, Thomas C Quinn, Sharon Rudy, Sara Bennett

“…<h4>Background</h4>As the field of global health expands, the recognition of structured training for field-based public health professionals has grown. …”
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