Effect of narrative writing based on Gibbs’ reflective model on the empathy and communication skills of nursing students by Najmeh Ahmadpour, Atefeh Shariati, Mahdieh Poodineh Moghadam

“…In the control group, communication skills changed minimally from 186.27 ± 16.07 to 187.60 ± 15.44, which was not statistically significant (P = 0.215). …”
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Some haematological parameters in partridges (allectoris gracea) bred in konya by Ercan Keskin, Ramazan Çöl, Tufan Keçeci, Hüdai İpek, Feyyaz Önder

“…In this investigation, red blood cell counts (BBC), haemoglobin concentrations (Hb). haematocnt values (Hmt) and white blood cell counts (WBC) of male and female chicks were found to be 2.87x10⁶ /mm³, 10.15 g/dl. 34,23 %, 19.50x10³ /mm³ and 2.49x10⁶ /mm³, 10.30 g/dl, 33.00 %, 19.25x10³ /mm³, respectively The same values of male and lemale young patridges were determined to be 2.15x10⁶ / mm3, 11,08 g/dl, 32.20 %, 20.00x10³/mm³ and 2,04x10⁶ /mm³, 10,91 g/dl, 35.00 %. 23.83x10³ /mm³, respectively. …”
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Exploring the utility of different bulking agents for speeding up the composting process of household kitchen waste by Sania Mussa, Muhammad Farhan, Shoaib Ahmad, Khadija Zahra, Amina Kanwal, Qaiser Farid Khan, Muhammad Afzaal, Abdul Wahid, Pallab K. Sarker, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Shafaqat Ali

“…The highest germination index (119.1%) was also obtained in C2. The highest chili height (16.7 cm), greater number of leaves (20), greater shoot fresh weight (4.75 g) and root fresh weight (1.2 g) was obtained in the presence of C2. …”
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Gap analysis of maternity service quality and associated factors at a maternity hospital in northwest Iran: a cross-sectional survey using SERVQUAL and HEALTHQUAL questionnaires by Parnian Rahimi, Farzaneh Miri, Alireza Hajizadeh, Azadeh Anbari, Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi, Edris Kakemam

“…Similarly, according to the HEALTHQUAL questionnaire, the overall score for expectation and perception were 3.66 and 4.53, respectively, and the overall gap in service quality was − 0.87. In addition, the results indicated that the highest gap was observed for the Effectiveness and Assurance dimensions with gap scores of − 1.20 and − 0.69, respectively. …”
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Náboženská a církevně-správní situace na Chrudimsku v 18. století ve světle zpovědních výkazů by Ladislav Nekvapil

“…Using the above- mentioned census by faith for the Chrudim region, it is possible to outline the structure of confessions of the inhabitants registered at farmsteads, manors and in towns in the mid-17th century, while taking geographic and landscape factors into account. …”
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Effect of Stroke Unit Nursing Mode on the Prognosis of Patients with Ischemic Stroke by Limin ZHANG, Dong PANG

“…The excellent prognosis rate (94.44%) and nursing satisfaction rate (98.15%) in the observation group were higher than those of the control group (75.00%,80.56%), and the complication rate (7.41%) was lower than that of the control group (38.89%) (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Conclusion:Stroke unit nursing mode is helpful to improve the blood lipid levels of patients with ischemic stroke, promote the recovery of nerve damage and limb motor function, improve psychological depression, reduce complications and improve clinical outcomes.…”
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Effect of pH and Mexican Oregano (Lippia berlandieri Schauer) Essential Oil Added to Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Starch Edible Films on Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus au... by Addí Rhode Navarro-Cruz, Carlos Enrique Ochoa-Velasco, Francisco Javier Caballero-Alvarez, Martin Alvaro Lazcano-Hernández, Obdulia Vera-López, Aurelio López-Malo, Raul Avila-Sosa

“…CMC and S edible films were formulated with different concentrations (0%, 0.25%, 0.50%, 0.75%, and 1%) of MOEO at different pH (5, 6, or 7). …”
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First-in-human, multicenter, open-label, phase I study of ATOR-1017 (evunzekibart), a 4-1BB antibody, in patients with advanced solid malignancies by Peter Ellmark, Jeffrey Yachnin, Ana Carneiro, Lena Schultz, Amanda Hahn, Sumeet Ambarkhane, Karin Enell Smith, Gustav J. Ullenhag

“…Background ATOR-1017 (evunzekibart) is a human agonistic immunoglobulin G4 antibody targeting the costimulatory receptor 4-1BB (CD137). ATOR-1017 activates T cells and natural killer cells in the tumor environment, leading to immune-mediated tumor cell death.Methods In this first-in-human, multicenter, phase I study, ATOR-1017 was administered intravenously every 21 days as a monotherapy to patients with advanced, unresectable solid tumors having received multiple standard-of-care treatments. …”
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The effects of war-related experiences on mental health symptoms of individuals living in conflict zones: a longitudinal study by Doron Amsalem, Shilat Haim-Nachum, Amit Lazarov, Yossi Levi-Belz, John C. Markowitz, Maja Bergman, Alexandra Klein Rafaeli, Lisa A. Brenner, Nitsa Nacasch, Milton L. Wainberg, Ido Lurie, Shlomo Mendlovic, Yuval Neria

“…Individuals experiencing traumatic losses, forced displacement, or economic hardships, as well as females, consistently demonstrated higher rates of anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms compared to those without such experiences or to males, across all time points (F values ranged from 17.7 to 215.3, p < .001). For ethnic minorities (Arab and other), as compared to Jewish, anxiety and depression symptoms were higher at every time point (F = 8.3–97.1, p = .004 to < .001). …”
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Predictors for recurrence of drug use among males on probation for methamphetamine use in Japan: a one-year follow-up study by Ayumi Takano, Kunihiko Takahashi, Tatsuhiko Anzai, Takashi Usami, Shiori Tsutsumi, Yuka Kanazawa, Yousuke Kumakura, Toshihiko Matsumoto

“…After adjusting for demographic characteristics, severity of drug use, type of probation, and use of treatment for substance use disorders, the use of social welfare services (OR = 2.78) and a lack of trustworthy relationships (OR = 3.17) were significantly associated with recurrence of illicit drug use. …”
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Variation of the Side Chain Branch Position Leads to Vastly Improved Molecular Weight and OPV Performance in 4,8-dialkoxybenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]dithiophene/2,1,3-benzothiadiazole Copol... by Robert C. Coffin, Christopher M. MacNeill, Eric D. Peterson, Jeremy W. Ward, Jack W. Owen, Claire A. McLellan, Gregory M. Smith, Ronald E. Noftle, Oana D. Jurchescu, David L. Carroll

“…The hole mobility as determined by thin film transistor (TFT) measurements is improved from ~1×10−6 cm2/Vs for P1 and P2 to 7×10−4 cm2/Vs for P3, while solar cell power conversion efficiency in increased to 2.91% for P3 relative to 0.31% and 0.19% for P1 and P2, respectively.…”
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Dual-Functional Fe₃O₄@SiO₂/Ag/AgCl Nanocomposites as Photocatalyst for Degrading Methylene Blue Dye Under Natural Light Irradiation by Kha Minh Nguyen, Nga Ngan Pham, Hien Thi-Thu Tran, Son Truong Nguyen

“…In this study, Fe3O4@SiO2/Ag/AgCl (FSAC) nanocomposites were synthesized and evaluated for methylene blue (MB) dye degradation under natural light irradiation. …”
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Mortality Predictors using Chest Computed Tomography Findings in COVID-19 Patients by Ali Yavuz Uzun, Yılmaz Üçüncü, Nur Hürsoy, Fatma Beyazal Çeliker, Zihni Yazıcı

“…Conclusion: Total lung volume and intrathoracic main vascular sizes can be obtained from CT images using computer applications, and these measurements can provide an idea of the mortality rate in COVID-19 patients. …”
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Functional outcomes following injury in pediatric patients without traumatic brain injury by Ryo Yamamoto, Lillian Liao, Keitaro Yajima, Akira Endo, Kazuma Yamakawa, Junichi Sasaki

“…Results: Among 1,412 patients eligible for the study, 137 had an unfavorable physical function at discharge. …”
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Moxibustion for Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Meta-Analysis by Yuanen Huang, Jingping Wu, Hongbin Cheng, Yanling Liu

“…The VAS scales, WMD = 1.69 (95% CI: 1.17∼2.22), and the time of analgesia, WMD = 2.41 (95% CI: 3.26∼1.73), indicated that moxibustion surpassed others in the relief of pain. …”
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Higher Physical Activity is Associated with Reduced Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Korean Men by Seo Eun Hwang, Jae Moon Yun, Su Hwan Cho, Kyungha Min, Ji Young Kim, Hyuktae Kwon, Jin Ho Park

“…Compared to the minimal activity group, which engaged in <5 MET-hours per week of PA, the odds ratios for moderate to severe LUTS were 0.83 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.72–0.97) for men engaging in 15–30 MET-hours per week, 0.82 (95% CI: 0.71–0.95) for 30–60 MET-hours per week, and 0.72 (95% CI: 0.62–0.84) for ≥60 MET-hours per week. …”

IMPACT OF DIFFERENT DOSES OF GAMMA IRRADIATION AND ETHYL METHANE SULPHONATE (EMS) ON PLANT GROWTH AND BULB YIELD OF ONION (Allium cepa L.) by Ghosh Shompa Rani, Hossain Md. Mokter, Islam Md. Rofiqul, Md. Nazmul Hasan Mehedi

“…The highest germination 90.16%, survivability 94.33%, SCMR value 63.56μmol/ms, Total Soluble Solids (TSS) 15.10 %Brix were recorded in T1(GD50) treatment and the maximum mortality 67% in T7(ED0.5%), shoot length 17.18 cm in T5(ED0.1%), root length (3.35 cm) in T5(0.1%), neck diameter 1.06cm in T8 (ED0.7%), bulb diameter 5.36 in T4(GD200), plant height 70 cm in T4(GD200), single bulb weight 75g in T4(GD200) and fresh yield 24t/ha in T5(ED0.1%,). …”
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Application of the flipped classroom model based on Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives in endodontics education for undergraduate dental students by Yaru Wei, Zhengjun Peng

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Biomass Potentials and Carbon Storage of Wooden Plants in the Community Forest of Nglanggeran Village, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta by Ris Hadi Purwanto, Rohman Rohman, Ahmad Maryudi, Teguh Yuwono, Dwiko Budi Permadi, Makmun Sanjaya

“…The average of stem diameter at breast was 20.8 cm (range between 17.0 and 27.3 cm), and the average height was 15.0 cm (range between 11.6 and 20.6 cm). …”
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Association between ambient air pollution and outpatient visits of cardiovascular diseases in Zibo, China: a time series analysis by Yamei Wang, Shaoning Qu, Ting Li, Liang Chen, Liping Yang

“…SO2 on CHD was 0.92% (lag6), O3 on stroke was 0.16% (lag6), and CO on CHD, stroke, and arrhythmia were 8.77% (lag07), 5.38% (lag01), 4.30% (lag0). …”
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