An expert perspective on diversity-oriented standards for assessing sex and gender in clinical research by Hannah R. Hambruch, Nora M. Laskowski, Robert-Paul Juster, Georg Halbeisen, Georgios Paslakis

“…Inclusive research must consider the diversity of sex and gender to eliminate inequalities and improve health outcomes.MethodsA two-stage expert survey was conducted using a self-developed questionnaire in which the constructs of sex, gender, and gender expression were considered. …”
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Arthroplasty registries at a glance: an initiative of the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR) to facilitate access, understanding, and reporting of registry dat... by Anne Lübbeke, Lotje A Hoogervorst, Perla J Marang-van de Mheen, Heather A Prentice, Ola Rolfson, Rob G H H Nelissen, Arnd Steinbrück, Gearoid McGauran, Christophe Barea, Kajsa Erikson, Alma B Pedersen, Martyn Porter

“…Methods: Within the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR) we aimed at developing, testing, adopting, and making publicly available a short, standardized registry description with items considered relevant for stakeholders using a cross-sectional study survey. Items were chosen based on a literature review and expert advice, selected by 9 ISAR working group members, tested iteratively in 3 registries, and commented upon by 4 external experts. …”
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Insulin resistance as a mediator in the association between nickel exposure and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by Zhou Liu, Liang Zhang, Yanrui Wu, Zongbiao Tan, Guang Li, Zhenwen Li, Liying Zhan, Weiguo Dong

“…Methods The data utilized in this study was sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017–2020. Hepatic steatosis was evaluated utilizing controlled attenuation parameters (CAP), and nickel exposure level was reflected by urinary nickel concentration. …”
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School principals’ proposals for preventive actions to improve mental health by Roger Persson, Ulf Leo, Inger Arvidsson, Kerstin Nilsson, Kai Österberg, Carita Håkansson

“…Methods An aggregated analysis was conducted using data from a larger project involving two national surveys (N = 2871), nine group interviews (N = 39), and eleven workshops (N = 270). …”
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Looking at Infrared Background Radiation Anisotropies with Spitzer: Large-scale Anisotropies and Their Implications by A. Kashlinsky, Richard G. Arendt, M. L. N. Ashby, J. Kruk, N. Odegard

“…We also discuss the synergy of these data with future CIB programs at shorter near-IR wavelengths with deep wide surveys and subarcsecond angular resolution as provided by Euclid and Roman space missions.…”
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Associations of multiple adverse childhood experiences, attachment insecurity and loneliness with physical and mental health difficulties in a representative Slovak sample by Natalia Kascakova, Jana Furstova, Jozef Hasto, Peter Tavel

“…Sample and settings: A cross-sectional study with a representative Slovak sample (n = 1018, mean age 46.24 years, 48.7 % men) collected in April 2019 data on ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire; ACE-IQ), attachment (Experiences in Close Relationships Revised; ECR-R-14), mental and physical health (SF-8 Health Survey; questions on long-term health difficulties) and loneliness single-item question. …”
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Estimation of Dietary Acrylamide Exposure of Ethiopian Population Through Coffee Consumption by Dhaba Mengesha, Negussie Retta, Henok Ashagrie Deribew, Markos Makiso Urugo, Paulos Getachew

“…Acrylamide concentrations in traditionally processed Ethiopian C. arabica varieties from Jimma, Sidama, Yirgacheffe, Nekemte, and Hararge were measured. A qualitative survey in Addis Ababa was used to develop a traditional coffee brewing flowchart, which was then applied in a laboratory setting. …”
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Strengthening teamwork and respect (STAR) in maternity units: developing a health system intervention in South Africa by Tanya Doherty, Ruwayda Petrus, Sandra Land, Christiane Horwood, Veronique Filippi, Lyn Haskins, Cleo Phewa, Sphindile Mapumulo, Silondile Luthuli, Vaughn M. John

“…Endline cross-sectional surveys and a parallel process evaluation will advance the evidence base for interventions to improve respectful care and cultures of teamwork and learning within maternity units in rural low- and middle-income settings.…”
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Enhancing end-of-life care practices on the medicine units: perspectives from nurses and families by Julie C Reid, Deborah J Cook, Neala Hoad, Anne Boyle, Rajendar Hanmiah, Lucinda Landau

“…These focus groups were in follow-up to a comprehensive need assessment survey as part of a programme to enhance EOL care practices on the general internal medicine units at our hospital. …”
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Mediation effects of subjective social status and personality traits between childhood nurturing experiences and depressive symptoms in adult volunteers by Yuki Nakagawa, Miki Ono, Chihiro Morishita, Mina Honyashiki, Yu Tamada, Yota Fujimura, Shinji Higashi, Naoki Hashimoto, Takeshi Inoue, Jiro Masuya

“…Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted on 404 adults. Multiple regression analysis and structural equation modeling were conducted using demographic information and scores for the Patient Health Questionnaire‐9, Parental Bonding Instrument, and NEO Five‐Factor Inventory. …”
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Pollen metabarcoding reveals a broad diversity of plant sources available to farmland flower visitors near tropical montane forest by B. Karina Montero, B. Karina Montero, Nicole Gamboa-Barrantes, Nicole Gamboa-Barrantes, Geovanna Rojas-Malavasi, Geovanna Rojas-Malavasi, E. Jacob Cristóbal-Perez, E. Jacob Cristóbal-Perez, Gilbert Barrantes, Gilbert Barrantes, Gilbert Barrantes, Alfredo Cascante-Marín, Alfredo Cascante-Marín, Alfredo Cascante-Marín, Paul Hanson, Paul Hanson, Manuel A. Zumbado, Ruth Madrigal-Brenes, Ruth Madrigal-Brenes, Ruth Madrigal-Brenes, Silvana Martén-Rodríguez, Silvana Martén-Rodríguez, Silvana Martén-Rodríguez, Mauricio Quesada, Mauricio Quesada, Eric J. Fuchs, Eric J. Fuchs, Eric J. Fuchs, Eric J. Fuchs

“…Here, we conducted monthly surveys over a period of one year to study the diversity of insect visitors in dominant fruit crops—avocado, plum, apple, and blackberry—and used pollen DNA metabarcoding to characterize the community of plant sources in and around low-intensive farmland bordered by protected montane forest in Costa Rica. …”
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Early-life famine exposure may modify the association between long-term temperature variability and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases: a nationwide study by Yao Wu, BinBin Su, Junqing Xie, Bo Wen, Xiaolan Wu, Mengfan Wang, Yanhui Dong, Yi Song, Jun Ma

“…We used data from the fourth national urban and rural elderly population survey (2015). Participants were categorized into six groups based on their age at famine exposure (famine exposure under age 5, between ages 5 and 18, and during adulthood) and the severity (severely affected areas versus mildly affected areas) of the Great Chinese Famine (1959–1961) in their province of residence. …”
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Repellent Activities of Essential Oils of Some Plants Used Traditionally to Control the Brown Ear Tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus by Wycliffe Wanzala, Ahmed Hassanali, Wolfgang Richard Mukabana, Willem Takken

“…Essential oils of eight plants, selected after an ethnobotanical survey conducted in Bukusu community in Bungoma County, western Kenya (Tagetes minuta, Tithonia diversifolia, Juniperus procera, Solanecio mannii, Senna didymobotrya, Lantana camara, Securidaca longepedunculata, and Hoslundia opposita), were initially screened (at two doses) for their repellence against brown ear tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, using a dual-choice climbing assay. …”
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Assessment of Fish Species Biodiversity in the Yong River Basin Based on Environmental DNA Metabarcoding by Shengming Deng, Bai-an Lin, Yan Luo, Xiaolong Dang, Chengdan Ma, Yongcan Zhou, Xiang Zhang, Yang Zhang, Ning Xu, Shousong Jiang, Jiana Li, Jianlong Li

“…Additionally, we checked the results against fishing gear (drift gillnets and ground cages) surveys and historical records. A total of twenty-two fish species were found from eDNA metabarcoding, fourteen species were found via fishing, and only two species were found from both methods. …”
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INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AS A MEANS OF ORGANIZING THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE WRITING IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION by Vira Svyrydiuk, Anzhela Hordieieva, Valentyna Kyrykylytsia

“…The empirical research with the help of diagrams based on the survey of the students of different specialities at four Ukrainian universities has been described. …”
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Navigating Translation Rights: Expanding Access to Global Literature in Modern Education by Nodira Rustamova, Dilnoz Ruzieva, Umida Sharaxmetova, Leyla Burxanova, Umida Makhmudxodjayeva, Doniyorbek Imomniyozov, Azimjon Ibrokhimov

“…A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining comparative legal analysis of international copyright laws, case studies of specific educational contexts, and surveys of educators to assess the impact of translation rights on their teaching and research. …”
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Blended Learning Model for Writing Courses on Media in Era 4.0 (Model Blended Learning untuk Mata Kuliah Menulis Pada Media di Era 4.0) by Muthia Damaiyanti, Desi Yulastri, Sumira Sumira, Edwar Kemal, Wahyudi Rahmat

“…This study uses the following methods: observation with a tick observation technique, and notes; documentation with document analysis techniques; and survey with a questionnaire technique. Research data in the form of curriculum, SAP, and teaching methods. …”
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Licença Paternidade no Brasil - by Andréa de Sousa Gama, Renata Gomes da Costa, Mellyne Sousa de Araujo Rocha

“…Foram analisados um bloco de perguntas de um survey nacional, com 1575 entrevistados, amostra representativa da população brasileira acima de 18 anos, probabilística e aplicada em estágios, desenvolvido no ano de 2016. …”
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An Integrated Use of Topography with RSI in Gully Mapping, Shandong Peninsula, China by Fuhong He, Tao Wang, Lijuan Gu, Tao Li, Weiguo Jiang, Hongbo Shao

“…Then the slope threshold values of gully edge line and gully thalweg were gained through field survey and the slope data were segmented using thresholding, respectively. …”
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A study on the impact of accounting information security controls on the effectiveness of internal controls in Vietnamese enterprises by Vuong Thi Thanh Nhan, Nguyen Ngoc Khanh Dung, Tran Phuoc

“…In the quantitative phase, data collected from surveys were analyzed using various methods, including Cronbach’s Alpha method, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) method, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method. …”
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