An Algorithm for Improving Email Security on the Android Operating System in the Industry 4.0 Era by Isaac Moses Kisembo, Gilbert Gilibrays Ocen, Ocident Bongomin, Andrew Egwar Alunyu, Ildephonse Nibikora, Davis Matovu, Felix Bwire

“…Primary data were collected from email users using tightly structured questionnaires and respondents comprised of those with email technical background and typical email users, while secondary data from scholarly journals and articles informed the study design. The designed algorithm was tested and evaluated through expert opinion. …”
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Correspondence: insulin resistance and chronic kidney disease in patients without diabetes by Hong Tham Pham, Kim-Huong Truong-Nguyen, Minh-Hoang Tran

“…Abstract Future investigations on the association between insulin resistance in people without diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) should consider the following aspects to facilitate causal inference and provide more robust findings. The study design should have an adequate follow-up period to rule out reverse causation and pre-existing diabetes, as well as to confirm the diagnosis of CKD. …”
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Standardization of Alternative Methods for Nanogenotoxicity Testing in Drosophila melanogaster Using Iron Nanoparticles: A Promising Link to Nanodosimetry by Venkatachalam Deepa Parvathi, Kalyanaraman Rajagopal, Ravindran Sumitha

“…Research studies (in vitro model) have demonstrated the lack of toxicity in nanoiron. The present study design involves in vivo toxicity assessment of nanoiron at specific concentrations of 0.1 mM, 1 mM, 5 mM, and 10 mM in Drosophila. …”
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Examining the Peer-Reviewed Published Literature Regarding Low Back Pain in Rowing: A Scoping Review by Veronica Athy, Sylvia Hach, Helen Anderson, Jesse Mason

“… # Purpose The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the breadth and depth of the LBP literature in rowing and to identify areas for future research. # Study Design Scoping review # Methods PubMed, Ebsco and ScienceDirect were searched from inception to November 1, 2020. …”
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Health Program Management Factors Related to Budget Realization at the Kolaka District Health Office by muhammad ikhsan akbar, Sartini Risky, La Ode Saafi, Andi Asri

“…Methods: This research is a quantitative study, with a case-control study design. The population is 13 Health center and the Kolaka District Health Office with a total sample of 209 people, simple random sampling technique Results: The results of statistical tests showed that there is a relationship between planning and budget realization, the Chi-Square value is 71.980 and Phi value of 0.601 with range between 0.60-0.799, which means that there is a strong relationship. …”
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Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Hairy Cell Leukemia in Pregnancy by Beni Adegoke Adeniji, Moses Fallas, Marc Incerpi, Solomon Hamburg, Robert Katz, Dotun Ogunyemi

“…We present a successful case of laparoscopic splenectomy for a massively enlarged spleen at 25 weeks of gestation for hairy cell leukemia in pregnancy in a woman with initial hemoglobin of 4.3 gm/dl and platelet count of 18,000/mm3. Study Design. Case report. Results. This report provides an approach to management that may be applicable in those cases where thrombocytopenia or other clinical imperatives preclude delaying treatment till after pregnancy. …”
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The Effect of Epidural Analgesia on the Delivery Outcome of Induced Labour: A Retrospective Case Series by Angeliki Antonakou, Dimitrios Papoutsis

“…To investigate whether the use of epidural analgesia during induced labour was a risk factor for instrumental vaginal delivery and caesarean section (CS) delivery. Study Design. This was a retrospective case series of primigravidae women being induced at term for all indications with a normal body mass index (BMI) at booking and under the age of 40 years. …”
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Students’ higher-order thinking skills: constructing best practices in teaching English during online learning by Niken Emiria Faradella

“…A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed in this study. Two teachers of senior high schools in Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia volunteered to participate. …”
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A systematised review and evidence synthesis on the broader societal impact of vaccines against Salmonella by Ezgi Dilek Demirtas, Rosanna Barnard, Jungseok Lee, Mark Jit

“…Despite variations in study design, methodology, and study quality, salmonellae infections were largely associated with negative broader societal impacts, including detriments in childhood physical development (very weak association), childhood educational development (strong to very strong association), household security (moderate association), public health spending (moderate association), and national income (moderate to strong association). …”
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Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Region: An Analysis of 171 Cases by Omer Sefvan Janjua, Sana Mehmood Qureshi

“…To analyze the pattern of presentation of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and margin status for excised specimens in the head and neck region. Study Design. Retrospective cross-sectional. Duration of Study. …”
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The Association Between Functional Movement Screen Scores and Knee Valgus Moments During Unplanned Sidestep Cutting in Netball by Desmond Boey, Marcus Lee

“… # Purpose This study investigated whether peak knee valgus moments (KVM) during weight-acceptance phase of an unplanned sidestep cut were correlated with composite and component scores of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS™). # Study Design Cross-sectional, Correlation # Methods Thirteen female national-level netballers performed six movements of the FMS™ protocol and three trials of USC. …”
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Erector Spinae Plane Block for Control of Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Thoracolumbar Spinal Fracture Fixation by Sushruta Bhattacharya, Priti Banerjee, Sunit Hazra, Kiran Kumar Mukhopadhyay

“…Erector Spinae Plane block (ESB) is an effective method. Study Design: A prospective comparative longitudinal observational study. …”
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Umbilical Artery Doppler Findings in Patients with Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes by Oya Aldemir, Ertuğrul Karahanoğlu, Deniz Esinler, Neslihan Yerebasmaz, Erdem Fadıllıoğlu

“… OBJECTIVE: Comparison of umbilical artery hemodynamic parameters in Preterm Premature Membrane Rupture of Membrane (PPROM) cases with healthy control group STUDY DESIGN: This study was performed as a retrospective cohort study at Ankara Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Maternity Hospital among 100 patients (42 with PPROM and 58 control group). …”
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Hemoglobin A1c Level is Associated with Lymphovascular Space Invasion in Diabetic Endometrial Cancer Patients by Ayse Rabia Senkaya, Sercan Kantarci, Suna Yildirim Karaca, Muzaffer Sanci

“… Objective: Our aim in this study is to examine the relationship of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and fasting glucose with the stage, grade and histological type of cancer and its value in predicting the prognosis of endometrial cancer in diabetic endometrial cancer patients. Study Design: The data of 138 endometrial cancer patients with diabetes who met the study criteria were analyzed. …”
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Evaluation of the Frequency and Pathological Diagnosis of Vulvar Lesions Is it Associated with Vulvar Pruritus - If So, How Closely? by Omer Demir, Mirac Ozalp, Turhan Aran, Mehmet Armagan Osmanagaoğlu

“…In this study; we aimed to show the frequency of pathologic diagnosis of vulvar lesions and their relationship with vulvar pruritus. STUDY DESIGN: The pathological results of the patients who underwent vulvar biopsy between 2015 and 2019 were examined. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of an Intravaginal Prebiotic Gel in the Prevention of Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis: A Randomized Double-Blind Study by Isabelle Coste, Philippe Judlin, Jean-Pierre Lepargneur, Sami Bou-Antoun

“…This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a prebiotic treatment in the balance recovery of the vaginal flora in subjects previously treated for bacterial vaginosis (BV). Study Design. A randomized trial was carried out on 42 subjects with an active prebiotic group compared to a placebo group. …”
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A Pre and Postnatal Physical Therapy Protocol for Recreational Athletes: A Case Series by Rachel Selman, Kate S. Early

“…The purpose of this case series is to assess pelvic floor symptoms through implementing a new pre- and postnatal exercise training paradigm in a group of women aiming to return to recreational athletics. # Study Design Case series # Methods Six recreationally athletic women between 25-35 years of age were referred to physical therapy during pregnancy to participate in this protocol. …”
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The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. by Ka Chon Mok, Ming Liu, Xin Wang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Through a cross-sectional study design, a total of 306 expectant mothers were recruited via various social media platforms and completed a sociodemographic questionnaire alongside the Chinese version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.…”
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"I Feel Like I Have Lost Part Of My Identity" - A Qualitative Study Exploring The Impact Of Chronic Ankle Instability by Anders Mohrsen, Thomas Sørensen, Henrik Lund, Steven Zartov Rasmussen, Asger Jensen, Katrine Bruun Skov, Michael Skovdal Rathleff

“…The aim of this study was to explore the thoughts and expectations of CAI-patients concerning their condition and expectations of care in an orthopedic setting.  # Study Design Qualitative study # Methods Nine semi-structured one-to-one interviews were conducted with CAI-patients who were referred to an orthopedic setting. …”
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Advances to Electrode Pullback in Cochlear Implant Surgery by Ingo Todt, Dietmar Basta, Rainer Seidl, Arne Ernst

“…To observe the intracochlear behavior of a cochlear implant electrode insertion technique (called “pullback”) in temporal bones. Study Design. Experimental. Settings. Tertiary referral center. …”
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