Socio-cultural determinants of health-seeking behaviour on the Kenyan coast: a qualitative study. by Amina Abubakar, Anneloes Van Baar, Ronald Fischer, Grace Bomu, Joseph K Gona, Charles R Newton

“…<h4>Methods and results</h4>Health-seeking behaviour, and the factors influencing this behaviour, were examined in two traditional communities. …”
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The effect of acceptance and commitment therapy on depression in parents of children with special needs: a meta-analysis by Wei Wang, Haoran He

“…Additionally, it examined the moderating effects of geographic and cultural contexts, intervention parameters, and types of children’s diseases.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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Revealing the challenges and efforts of routine immunization coverage in Nigeria by Tolulope Joseph Ogunniyi

“…Therefore, this study revealed the challenges and efforts associated with RI program in Nigeria and the way forward. Methods In this perspective article, I conducted searches and extracted relevant information from publicly available sources such as Google Scholar, Pubmed, and grey literature. …”
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The Effect of Gut Microbiome, Neurotransmitters, and Digital Insights in Autism by Victoria Bamicha, Pantelis Pergantis, Athanasios Drigas

“…At the same time, it captures the role of digital technology in diagnosing and intervening in autism, which is mainly related to the individual subjects under study. Methods: The current research employs an exploratory review to provide a concise overview of the complex neuronal functions associated with neurotransmitter action and the homeostasis mechanisms that allow the brain and the human body to survive and perform optimally. …”
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Selection of Ceiling Fans for the Microclimate System of Livestock Facilities by A. V. Kuzmichev, D. A. Tikhomirov, A. V. Khimenko

“…(Research purpose) The study aims to develop recommendations for selecting ceiling fans in agricultural premises to equalize air temperature at different heights and ensure uniform distribution of supply air; while maintaining regulated air flow velocity in animal housing areas. (Materials and methods) Various approaches and models for describing the propagation of compact jets and supply air jets from axial ceiling fans were analyzed. …”
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Dental zirconia residuals recycling: processes, applications, and future perspectives: a scoping review by Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi, Hatem Hazzaa Hamadallah, Aseel Mohammed Aloufi, Ayman Thamer Alharbi, Rawan Mohammed Alaydaa, Mohammed Ahmed Alghauli

“…Further, the review evaluates the potential applications of recycled zirconia in dentistry. Methods This scoping review followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines. …”
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FLASH radiotherapy: bridging revolutionary mechanisms and clinical frontiers in cancer treatment – a narrative review by Jae Sik Kim, Hak Jae Kim

“…Challenges for clinical implementation include technical issues in dosimetry accuracy at ultra-high dose rates, adaptations in treatment planning systems, beam delivery methods, and economic considerations due to specialized equipment requirements. …”
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Bypassing of primary healthcare for emergency departments in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review by Muminat O. Ahmad

“…Objective: This systematic review aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing patients in Saudi Arabia to prefer EDs over PHC. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Emerald, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) to identify studies examining factors influencing PHC bypassing in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Design Methodology of LLC Resonant Converter for PV-Powered Li-Ion Battery Charger by Ahmed Y. Farag, Mohamed Rabah, Khaled A. El-Metwally, Abdelmomen Mahgoub

“…By accounting for the unique characteristics of PV sources and Li-ion batteries, the proposed approach achieves a narrow variation in PV voltage, which results in a narrow converter gain range and enables a more optimal LLC converter design. …”
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Towards a Circular Economy: Government Policy in Waste Management Based on the 3R Concept in Makassar City, Indonesia by Nurul Akramila, Fatmawati A. Mappasere, Abdul Mahsyar

“…Qualitative research methods were used in this study. The data sources of this research were collected through interviews, observations, and study of relevant documents. …”
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Indexation of pension payments: Finding a balance between inflation and wage changes in the economy by A. L. Safonov, K. V. Ugodnikov

“…The authors use general scientific methods: analysis, modeling and comparison. The article analyzes the practice of indexing pensions that has developed in the Russian Federation and provides a calculation of the results of the valorization of such payments in the early 2000s. …”
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Assessing the impact of artifact correction and artifact rejection on the performance of SVM- and LDA-based decoding of EEG signals by Guanghui Zhang, Steven J. Luck

“…Researchers who are using similar methods to decode EEG data from paradigms, populations, and recording setups that are similar to those examined here may benefit from our recommendations to optimize decoding performance and avoid incorrect conclusions.…”
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Impact of mouthguards on the prevention of dentofacial injuries and sports performance among athletes: An umbrella review by Abhilasha Agarwal, Sumaiyya Saleem, Richa Khanna, Rajeev Kumar Singh, Sulekha Doley, Narasimha Neerugattu

“…The AMSTAR 2 tool was applied to evaluate the methodological quality of the included reviews, focusing on factors such as risk of bias, data synthesis methods, and transparency of reporting. Out of 466 records, nine SRs met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Bonding of timber and high-performance concrete by Tomáš Vlach, Nick Vanheeswijck, Jan Macháček, Eliška Kafková, Věra Kabíčková, Jakub Hájek

“…The findings highlight the potential of timber-concrete composite systems high-performance concrete to achieve high shear strength and structural integrity through optimized adhesive and rib configurations. The goal is to make maximum use of the material’s mechanical potential and significantly reduce the primary sources of raw materials. …”
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Ultrasoft Ground Treatment of Vacuum Preloading Combined with Calcium-Based Flocculants by Jin-Kai Yan, Feng Ji, Xia Bian, Gui-Zhong Xu, Lei Liu, Xue-Ling Liu, Jian-Hua Song

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Efficient Recovery of Gadolinium from Contaminated Waters Using Manganese Ferrite Nanoparticles by Joana Sousa, João Pinto, Helena Barbosa, Daniela S. Tavares, Rosa Freitas, Tito Trindade, João Rocha, Eduarda Pereira

“…Addressing this challenge, recent studies have explored the potential of magnetic materials, such as spinel ferrite nanoparticles, in the removal of Gd from contaminated water sources. The present study specifically focused on the use of MnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles to remove Gd from contaminated solutions, employing response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize sorption conditions. …”
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Optimalisasi Badan Penasihatan Pembinaan dan Pelestarian Perkawinan Kepenghuluan Dalam Meminimalisir Angka Perceraian by Bagus Kusumo Hadi, Opia Tatarisanto, Adam Dewantara Putra, Asyifa Nur Azizah, Taufik Pajar Pebriansyah

“…However, the effectiveness of its application in various regions in preventing divorce is still limited. This research method uses qualitative research with field research with critical analytical descriptive methods, then this composition uses a normative and empirical approach methodology sourced from direct experience in the field. …”
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Cultured sand sea cucumber growth with different water exchange systems by Debora Liubana, Joi Alfreddi Surbakt, Claudya Zyta Tobu

“… ABSTRACT Sand sea cucumber (Holothuria scabra) is a high economic value as a food source. Sea cucumbers contain beneficial bioactive compounds for health. …”
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Sustainable Self-Training Pig Detection System with Augmented Single Labeled Target Data for Solving Domain Shift Problem by Junhee Lee, Heechan Chae, Seungwook Son, Jongwoong Seo, Yooil Suh, Jonguk Lee, Yongwha Chung, Daihee Park

“…To address the degradation issue, this study proposes a self-training-based domain adaptation method that utilizes a single label on target (SLOT) sample from the target domain, a genetic algorithm (GA)-based data augmentation search (DAS) designed explicitly for SLOT data to optimize the augmentation parameters, and a super-low-threshold strategy to include low-confidence-scored pseudo-labels during self-training. …”
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Multiphysics modeling and validation of a microwave applicator with a three-stub tuner for the continuous flow pasteurization of fruit juices with low reflection by Guilherme Russo, Jorge A. W. Gut, Jorge A. W. Gut, Dorin Boldor

“…Using the principles of electromagnetism and the Monte Carlo method, the stub heights in the tuner were optimized to minimize power reflection, quantified by the scattering parameter (S11). …”
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