Therapeutic role of isoflavones from traditional medicine in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome by Ashwini Armarkar, Prafulla Sabale, Satyendra Prasad, Vidya Sabale, Lata Potey, Dipti Masram

“…These secondary plant metabolites, which predominantly occur in the Fabaceae family, exhibit structural similarities to 17β-estradiol, and typically exist in conjugated forms. …”
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Design and evaluation of a circuit-based team competition model to enhance fundamental athletic skills in primary school physical education by Iskandar, Juhanis, M. Adam Mappaompo, M. Yusuf Susilo Abdillah, Hilmy Aliriad

“…There is a need for engaging, structured models that effectively combine physical activity with motivation and teamwork. …”
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Perception of neurosurgery among surgical patients with essential tremor: A qualitative mixed methods study by Susanna D. Howard, Ellie Gabriel, Shikha Singh, Iahn Cajigas, Whitley Aamodt, John Farrar, Matthew D. Kearney

“…Thematic analysis of qualitative data was conducted using an approach based on grounded theory methodology. …”
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Differential Association Between Default Mode Network Connectivity and Attachment Styles in Healthy Individuals and Crohn's Disease Patients by Alessandro Agostini, Sara Ventura, Silvia Tempia Valenta, Fernando Rizzello, Paolo Gionchetti, Francesca Benuzzi, Nicola Filippini

“…All participants filled out the Attachment Style Questionnaire (ASQ) widely used to evaluate the dimensions of the attachment style and underwent an MRI protocol including structural and functional scans. Results The ASQ scores were similar between groups. …”
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Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C in First Nations Populations in Canadian Prairie Provinces by Kate P. R. Dunn, Dennis Wardman, Maxim Trubnikov, Chris Sarin, Tom Wong, Hongqun Liu, Samuel S. Lee

“…Current structural barriers experienced by First Nations in Canada shape access and engagement for testing and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. …”
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Fabrication of an Original Transparent PVA/Gelatin Hydrogel: In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity against Skin Pathogens by Naila Imtiaz, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Fehmida Fasim, Barkat Ali Khan, Syeda Asma Bano, Ghulam Mujtaba Shah, Malik Badshah, Farid Menaa, Bushra Uzair

“…Taken together, the experimental data indicated that HGE might be a promising wound dressing.…”
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Ultrasonographic Study of Gallbladder Wall Thickness and Emptying in Cirrhotic Patients without Gallstones by Massimiliano Loreno, Salvatore Travali, Anna Maria Bucceri, Giuseppe Scalisi, Carla Virgilio, Alfio Brogna

“…Statistical analysis was assessed by Student's “t test” for unpaired data. Results. GWT was 0.60±0.22 cm in cirrhotic patients and 0.21±0.06 cm in controls (𝑃<.0001). …”
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Protocol for an observational cohort study investigating biomarkers predicting seizure recurrence following a first unprovoked seizure in adults by Christophe de Bézenac, Laura Bonnett, Tony Marson, Mark P Richardson, Kumar Das, Shubhabrata Biswas, Simon S Keller, Michael Pridgeon, Guleed H Adan, Petroula Laiou

“…Connectivity and network-based analyses of EEG and MRI data will be carried out and examined in relation to seizure recurrence. …”
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Psychological dilemmas and distress among Chinese primiparas during the postpartum transition underlying implicit cultural norms: a phenomenological inquiry by Yiping Nan, Lei Yang, Anum Nisar, Jingjun Zhang, Yan Gao, Miao Zhang, Fang Liu, Xiaomei Li, Yongai Zhang

“…Methods A descriptive phenomenological study design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 primiparas within one year of delivery during July and September 2022. …”
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Challenges prescribing and dispensing oral antibiotics with poor palatability for paediatric patients: A qualitative interview study with GPs and pharmacists by Ayat Elgammal, Joseph Ryan, Colin Bradley, Abina Crean, Margaret Bermingham

“…Methods: One-to-one semi-structured interviews with GPs and pharmacists were conducted via an online video-conferencing platform. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Jute Fibre-Reinforced Composite, a Sustainable Material for Green Energy by Kirubakaran Covallane, Daryl Johan, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Rahul Sinha, Digvijay Boodala, Krishna Kumar Jaiswal, Karthik Selva Kumar

“…The experimental investigation included tensile ASTM D638-03 and flexural ASTM D790 to evaluate the composite’s mechanical properties and structural integrity under various load conditions. …”
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Factors influencing surgical anxiety and postoperative pain: a comprehensive evaluation of psychological and gynecological determinants by Can Bilginer, Melike Punduk, Ali Cetin, Filiz Yarsilikal Guleroglu, Nilgun Erol, Numan Cim

“…Statistical analyses involved correlation tests, group comparisons, and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results Psychological distress and general health were significant predictors of surgical anxiety. …”
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Impact of variables on recovery time in patients undergoing hemodialysis: an international survey by Nurten Ozen, Tayfun Eyileten, Paulo Teles, Baris Seloglu, Ayse Gurel, Aysegul Ocuk, Volkan Ozen, Filipa Fernandes, Luís Campos, Sara Coutinho, Joana Teixeira, Sandra Cristina Mendo Moura, Olga Ribeiro, Clemente Neves Sousa

“…Participants had no communication barriers and voluntarily agreed to take part in the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire to gather descriptive characteristics and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Wet Cupping Therapy (Hijamah) among the Public in Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study by Mohamed M Abd El Mawgod, Hassan Mohammad, Nawaf S Alenezi, Omar Mosab M Alenazi, Ashwaq Ibrahim H Alanazi, Taif Saleem Alanazi

“…Qualitative data were presented as frequencies and percentages. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Security Solutions for IoT Networks: A Comprehensive Survey by Abdullah Alfahaid, Easa Alalwany, Abdulqader M. Almars, Fatemah Alharbi, Elsayed Atlam, Imad Mahgoub

“…However, IoT security remains a significant challenge due to vulnerabilities related to data breaches, privacy concerns, cyber threats, and trust management issues. …”
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Characterizing inquiry-based science classroom learning environments—generative or replicative—using teachers’ epistemic orientations: a qualitative study by Eric Antwi Akuoko, Gavin W. Fulmer, Brian Hand, Jee Suh, Grant Gardner

“…Future research could explore the synergy of all the data sets by adopting a multi-perspective approach for their study.…”
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Pro-democracy platform advocacy: Resisting Big Tech-mediated authoritarianism in Southeast Asia [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Tuwanont Phattharathanasut, Mai Van Tran, Haymarn Soe Nyunt, Nalinthip Ekapong, Lewis Young

“…We conduct an exploratory mixed methods analysis of an original dataset of 38 semi-structured expert interviews, 6000 Facebook posts, and relevant Meta’s Transparency Reports. …”
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Culinary Arts: A Motivator Towards Community-Based Festival Attendance and Sustainability by Ibraheem Kukoyi, Abioye Adedipe, Tajudeen Yusuf, Opeyemi Ijaya

“…Convenience sampling method was further used to select 100 festivals attendees, making a total of 150 respondents and a structured close-ended questionnaire was administered for data gathering. …”
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Exploring the pharmacist's role in regional, rural, and remote kidney transplant care: Perspectives of health professionals and transplant recipients by Tara K. Watters, Nicole J. Scholes-Robertson, Andrew J. Mallett, Beverley D. Glass

“…Six role theory constructs were identified from the data with regards to the pharmacist's role: role identity, role ambiguity, role overload, role overqualification, role underqualification, and role insufficiency. …”
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MORPHOLOGY OF LYMPH NODES IN THE EXPERIMENT (AGE-RELATED AND CIRCANNUAL ASPECTS) by I. I. Markov, A. A. Krayushkin, N. G. Krayushkina, A. T. Yakovlev, E. A. Zagorodneva, E. V. Vlasova, N. I. Kovaleva

“…In this experimental morphological study, we have obtained complex quantitative data reflecting different levels of the structural organization of normal lymph nodes in rabbits, with the consideration of their regional specificity, age, gender, time of day, specimen collection, and seasonal factors. …”
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