Assessment of Risk Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Patients Attending Medical City Complex by Nabaa Wisam Sabri, Buthaina Ateyah Rashid, Raheem Saber Shwiehk, Azad H. Mahdy

“… Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide health problem that is defined as structural abnormalities or progressive or permanent loss of renal function for 3 months or more, which is usually associated with a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or persistent proteinuria, which can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or kidney failure. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices towards soil-transmitted helminthiases among teachers in schools implementing the home-grown school feeding program in Enugu Metropoli... by Daniel Chukwuemeka Obi, Blessing Hafizetu Nwazulu, Susan Chioma Udeh

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which had undergone rigorous validation and reliability testing. …”
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HIV risk perception and changes in sexual behavior and sexual satisfaction following male circumcision among circumcised males and their female partners from a traditionally noncir... by Barbara Burmen, Kennedy Mutai, George Otieno Olilo

“…Methods: A longitudinal bio-behavioural survey using interviewer-administered structured questionnaires was conducted in Siaya County of Kenya between November 2012 and February 2014 among persons of both genders aged ≥13 years. …”
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Accelerating the design and discovery of tribocorrosion-resistant metals by interfacing multiphysics modeling with machine learning and genetic algorithms by Yucong Gu, Kaiwen Wang, Zhengyu Zhang, Yi Yao, Ziming Xin, Wenjun Cai, Lin Li

“…Abstract Lightweight aluminum alloy is one of the widely used structural materials for various industries due to its low density, high strength-to-weight ratio, good corrosion resistance, and excellent recyclability. …”
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Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study by Melis Selamoglu, Ayse Emel Onal, Bircan Erbas, Selma Karabey, Meryem Merve Oren, Mahmut Talha Ucar, Chris Barton

“…Methods Eleven in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with FPs in Istanbul, Türkiye. …”
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Constitutional consolidation of the rule of law as the basis for the development of the Ukrainian state: historical origins and implementation practice by Lutskyi R., Kaleniuk O., Lytsur M.

“…The following methods of scientific knowledge were used during the research: dialectical, systemic-structural, terminological, systemic-functional, historical, normative-dogmatic, generalization method. …”
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Risk factors associated with poor pain outcomes following primary knee replacement surgery: Analysis of data from the clinical practice research datalink, hospital episode statisti... by Hasan Raza Mohammad, Rachael Gooberman-Hill, Antonella Delmestri, John Broomfield, Rita Patel, Joerg Huber, Cesar Garriga, Christopher Eccleston, Rafael Pinedo-Villanueva, Tamer T Malak, Nigel Arden, Andrew Price, Vikki Wylde, Tim J Peters, Ashley W Blom, Andrew Judge

“…Results are presented as relative risk ratios and adjusted risk differences (ARD) by fitting a generalized linear model with a binomial error structure and log link function.<h4>Results</h4>Information was available for 4,750 patients from 2009 to 2016, with a mean age of 69, of whom 56.1% were female. 10.4% of patients had poor pain outcomes. …”
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Endoscopic Analysis of Microstructures of the Colon Mucosa on the Edge of the Post-Resection Defect as a Measure of Preventing Recurrence of Polyps after a Cold Polypectomy by N. V. Ageykina, N. A. Oleynikova, P. G. Malkov, N. V. Danilova, O. A. Kharlova, Yu. M. Korolev, E. D. Fedorov

“…The endoscopic criteria for completely performed cold snare resection were identified, they are parallel crypts and the structure of intestinal pits of type I (S. Kudo) in the edge of the post-resection defect, which were observed in 93 (90.3 %) cases. …”
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MANAGING FRAUD IN CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, THE ROLE OF INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT: A STUDY OF QUOTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS (DMBs) IN NIGERIA by Onajero Kensington OHWO

“…The respondents were purposively selected from 12 listed banks as at 31st January 2024 due to the role they play in fraud risk management. A structured and validated questionnaire was distributed and 99.7% response rate was achieved. …”

Helicobacter pylori Infection and Its Risk Factors: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study in Resource-Limited Settings of Northwest Ethiopia by Markos Negash, Habtamu Wondifraw Baynes, Demeke Geremew

“…Data were collected using a structured and pretested questionnaire, and stool and serum samples were collected and analyzed by SD BIOLINE H. pylori Ag and dBest H. pylori Disk tests, respectively. …”
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Research on Formation Mechanism and Evolution Pattern of Bed Separation Zone during Repeated Mining in Multiple Coal Seams by Jianshuai Ji, Zhihua Li, Ke Yang, Guanghua Zhou, Guojun Ma, Cheng Liu, Peng Zhou

“…Taking a mine in Ningdong as the engineering background, using the research methods of theoretical analysis, numerical simulated, and field measurement, four overburden structure models of single or multiple key strata with repeated mining and single or multiple key strata without repeated mining were constructed. …”
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Decrease of NAD+ Inhibits the Apoptosis of OLP T Cells via Inducing Mitochondrial Fission by Zhang ZY, Wang F, Zhou G

“…Mitochondrial fission plays a crucial role in T cell fate through structural remodeling. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) regulates mitochondrial remodeling and function. …”
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Preparation and Physicochemical Properties of High-purity Isomaltooligosaccharides by Sequential Simulated Moving Bed Chromatography by Shenghui RUAN, Xiqun ZHENG, Xiaolan LIU, Liangyu LI

“…Meanwhile, after 7 days of storage in environments with relative humidity of 43% and 0, the moisture retention rates of high-purity isomaltooligosaccharides were 77.96% and 15.56% respectively. Its chemical structure could still maintain high stability at 352.5 ℃. …”
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Peculiarities of in-Stent Thrombosis and Restenosis in Coronary Arteries Post-COVID-19: A Systematic Review of Clinical Cases and Case Series by Pivina L, Batenova G, Omarov N, Ygiyeva D, Messova A, Alibayeva G, Jamedinova U, Kurumbayev R, Pivin M

“…In total, we analyzed 22 cases.Results: In the structure of in-stent restenosis and thrombosis, 59.1% were very late, 9.1% were late; 18.2% were considered subacute events, and 13.6% were acute events. …”
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Extraction of Saponins from Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge Leaves Using Deep Eutectic Solvents and Their Inhibitory Activity against Postharvest Pathogenic Fungi by Xue LI, Xinyu CHU, Erzheng SU, Jiahong WANG

“…DES was observed to disrupt cell integrity and cell wall structure by dissolving lignin and hemicellulose components, facilitating the release and solubilization of saponins. …”
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Analysis of drug release models from biodegradable nanomodified chitosan based materials by М. О. Кумеда, Л. Б. Суходуб, Л. Ф. Суходуб

“…Selected C60 nanoparticles are widely used as antibacterial agents and can strengthen the structure of composites. Microwave (MW) irradiation is an exposure method that shortens the synthesis time by significantly increasing the number of nucleation centers, which results the reducing the size of the crystallites formed, which affects the adsorption capacity of the product. …”
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Exploring Variation of Double-peak Broad-line Profile in Strongly Variable AGNs by Jiancheng Wu, Qingwen Wu, Kai-Xing Lu, Xinwu Cao, Xiangli Lei, Mengye Wang, Xiao Fan

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Optical band gap modulation in functionalized chitosan biopolymer hybrids using absorption and derivative spectrum fitting methods: A spectroscopic analysis by Dyari M. Mamand, Dana S. Muhammad, Daron Q. Muheddin, Karzan A. Abdalkarim, Dana A. Tahir, Hawkar A. Muhammad, Shujahadeen B. Aziz, Sarkawt A. Hussen, Jamal Hassan

“…Tauc and ASF model was also used to calculate the electronic transitions, band structure, and optical characteristics. Bandgap energy based on Tauc model at m = 2, 1/3, 1/2, and 2/3 are 1.77, 1.54, 1.47, and 1.37 eV, based on ASF model are 1.52, 1.42, 1.69, and 1.47 eV, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among food handlers in food establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: an institution-based, cross-sec... by Zemichael Gizaw, Woinishet Abera, Binyam Gintamo, Tewoderos Shitemaw, Zelalem Negash Mekuria

“…Personal and establishment-related information was collected using a pretested questionnaire, with a structured observation. Multivariable binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the prevalence of intestinal parasites on the basis of adjusted OR (AOR) and 95% CI and p values &lt;0.05.Setting Food establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Participants 411 food handlers participated in the study.Outcome measures The primary outcome was the prevalence of intestinal parasites, defined as the presence of one or more intestinal parasitic species in stool samples.Results One or more intestinal parasites were detected in 171 (41.6%; 95% CI 36.6% to 46.4%) stool samples. …”
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Sleep duration, sleep disturbances and skeletal muscle mass change over time: A population-based longitudinal analysis in Peru [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with... by Enrique S. Nuñez-del-Arco, Renzo A. Agurto-García, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, J. Jaime Miranda, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz

“…Background The skeletal muscle has mainly a structural function and plays a role in human’s metabolism. …”
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