Supporting Self-Regulated Learning in Primary Education: Using Written Learning Guides in the Lessons by Liina Kersna, Kristjan-Julius Laak, Liina Lepp, Margus Pedaste

“…We analysed 11 written learning guides, interviewed three primary education teachers who created and used them, and observed 985 min of classroom implementation. …”
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Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) in Patients with Liver Dysfunction of Chronic Viral Hepatitis: Segmental Heterogeneity and Relationship with Ch... by Lei Ding, Lianxiang Xiao, Xiangtao Lin, Chunmei Xiong, Lingbo Lin, Shijun Chen

“…This was a retrospective study of 82 consecutive patients with chronic liver disease who underwent MRI examination at the Jinan Infectious Diseases Hospital between January 2015 and December 2016. …”
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Risk factors analysis and prediction model establishment of acute kidney injury after heart valve replacement in patients with normal renal function by Xiaofan Huang, Xiaofan Huang, Xiangyu Sun, Jiangang Song, Yongqiang Wang, Jindong Liu, Jindong Liu, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…BackgroundThe study aimed to develop a risk prediction model through screening preoperative risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) after heart valve replacement in patients with normal renal function.MethodsA total of 608 patients with normal renal function who underwent heart valve replacement from November 2013 to June 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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Radiofrequency ablation vs. cryoablation for pediatric atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in the era of three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping by Yao-Wei Chan, Chieh-Mao Chuang, Chieh-Mao Chuang, Pi-Chang Lee, I-Hsin Tai, I-Hsin Tai, I-Hsin Tai, Ying-Hsuan Peng, Ying-Hsuan Peng, Wen-Po Fan, Wen-Po Fan, Yu-Shin Lee, Ming-Chih Lin, Ming-Chih Lin, Sheng-Ling Jan, Sheng-Ling Jan, Yun-Ching Fu, Yun-Ching Fu, Shih-Ann Chen, Shih-Ann Chen

“…This study compares RF ablation and cryoablation using a 3D EAM system for pediatric AVNRT treatment.MethodsA retrospective study enrolled consecutive pediatric patients with AVNRT who underwent RF ablation (RF group) or cryoablation (Cryo group) guided by a 3D EAM system at multiple centers from July 2018 to January 2024.ResultsAmong 95 patients, 69 received RF ablation and 26 received cryoablation. …”
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Linguistic Identity with Special Reference to Western Hindi Dialects by Pallav Vishnu

“…Linguistic identity gets trickier when you’re talking about two people who may share linguistic bonds but come from mutually hostile ethnic groups. …”
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Apply IOT technology to practice a pandemic prevention body temperature measurement system: A case study of response measures for COVID-19 by Wei-Ling Lin, Chun-Hung Hsieh, Tung-Shou Chen, Jeanne Chen, Jian-Le Lee, Wei-Chung Chen

“…All in all, the results of this research will provide a wide range of applied thinking for people who are committed to the development of science and technology.…”
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Prevalence of dyslipidaemia and transaminitis in obese 8 to 18-year-old in Eastern India by Ghose N, Sur K, Sahana D

“…Methods: Obese children between 8-18 years, who had no other illness, were included in the study. …”
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Prevalence And Social Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression In Urban Areas Of Pakistan: Cross-Sectional Study by Muhammad Moeed Azwar Bhatti, Muhammad Saarim Ashraf, Hafsa Bhatti, Mahwash Jamil, Kaniz Mukhdooma, Zainab Ibrahim

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in various parts of Pakistan, and information from 126 women who lived in urban areas, was gathered. To gauge postpartum depression, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale was utilized, and a cut-off score of 13 was chosen to separate depressed from non-depressed women. …”
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Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a sample of medical students in Erbil city by Dilan Burhan Yousif, Zana Qadir Omer

“…According to Helkimo clinical dysfunction index temporomandibular disorder was more prevalent among females and those who had a degree of anxiety. …”
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Nomogram based on dual-energy computed tomography to predict the response to induction chemotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a two-center study by Huanhuan Ren, Junhao Huang, Yao Huang, Bangyuan Long, Mei Zhang, Jing Zhang, Huarong Li, Tingting Huang, Daihong Liu, Ying Wang, Jiuquan Zhang

“…Methods This two-center retrospective study included patients diagnosed with NPC who underwent contrast-enhanced DECT between March 2019 and November 2023. …”
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LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION by Ivett STUMPF-TAMÁS, Marianna MÓRÉ

“…The process of successful leadership succession involves selecting the right candidates who not only have the necessary technical and management skills, but are also capable of addressing the future challenges of the organisation. …”
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Perceptions and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant and lactating women in Singapore: a pre-vaccine rollout cross-sectional study by Pooja Agarwal Jayagobi, Chengsi Ong, Kee Thai Yeo, Caleb Chun Wei Lim, Meei Jiun Seet, Lee Koon Kwek, Chee Wai Ku, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Manisha Mathur, Mei Chien Chua

“…Vaccine acceptance rates in pregnant and lactating women were 30.3% and 16.9%, respectively. Pregnant women who were unsure or unwilling to take the vaccine cited concerns about safety of the vaccine during pregnancy (92.9%), while lactating women were concerned about its potential long-term negative effects on the breastfeeding child (75.6%). …”
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Use of a Food Frequency Questionnaire for the Estimation of Gut Microbiota Composition Based on Dietary Patterns and Its Association with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms in the L... by Christie J. Bou Chacra, Sofi G. Julien

“…Our study revealed a dietary shift toward a more Westernized pattern among Lebanese adults who experienced symptoms of IBS. FFQ may be used to estimate the gut microbiota to provide customized nutritional therapy for patients suffering from IBS.…”
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Characteristics That Predict Psoriatic Arthritis by the Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 18 Years After Disease Onset by Agnes Szentpetery, Mia Glerup, Kristiina Aalto, Ellen D. Arnstad, Anders Fasth, Troels Herlin, Charlotte Myrup, Ellen Nordal, Suvi Peltoniemi, Marite Rygg, Veronika Gjertsen Rypdal, Lillemor Berntson

“…Objective The purposes of this study were to assess the clinical characteristics of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who fulfill the ClASsification criteria for Psoriatic ARthritis (CASPAR) 18 years after disease onset in a population‐based setting and to identify features likely to predict psoriatic arthritis (PsA). …”
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Evaluating the use of Uromune® autovaccine in recurrent urinary tract infections: a pilot unicenter retrospective study in Reus, Spain by Simona Iftimie, Paula Ladero-Palacio, Ana F. López-Azcona, Laia Pujol-Galarza, Antoni Pont-Salvadó, Xavier Gabaldó-Barrios, Jorge Joven, Jordi Camps, Antoni Castro, Mercè Pascual-Queralt

“…The number of patients who suffered three or more episodes per year dropped from 43 (87.7%) before the intervention to 7 (14.3%) afterwards. …”
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The Impact and Risk Factors of Screen Time Exposure in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Shahad Ali Ahmed AL-Baldawi, Nabeeha Najatee Akram, Zahraa Aqeel Abdulmajeed

“…Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are increasingly exposed to screens that correlate to negative health effects.Objectives: To identify possible risk factors associated with long screen viewing in ASD children and identify the effects of prolonged screen time.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study recruited children with ASD who were followed in the Psychiatry Department in the Central Child Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq over 7 months. …”
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Orthopedic Trauma Epidemiology in Pediatric Patients at a Tertiary Care Trauma Center in North India by Syed Faisal Afaque, Vikas Verma, Farhat Fatima, Ajai Singh

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the epidemiology, etiology, mechanisms of injury, and outcomes of orthopedic trauma in pediatric patients who are admitted to a tertiary care trauma center located in North India. …”
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Development of an expectation management intervention for patients with Long COVID: A focus group study with affected patients. by Manuel Funk, Max Reinke, Bernd Löwe, Petra Engelmann

“…<h4>Background</h4>A significant number of individuals who have contracted SARS-CoV-2 report persistent somatic symptoms after the infection has resolved. …”
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The relationship of growth differentiation factor 15 with some biochemical parameters in cardiovascular disease patients in Babylon City by Hiba Resheed Behayaa, Zinah Abbass Ali, Seenaa Badr Mohammed, Suhayr A. Alqaysi

“…Materials and Methods: GDF15 was assessed in 80 Iraqi subjects; 40 were diagnosed with CVD and 40 subjects who appear healthy were considered for this study. …”
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The Effect of Whey Protein Consumption on Postprandial Glucose, Insulin and Incretin Responses in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acute-Term... by Zahra Salimi, Maryam Asadi, Anahita Mansoori

“…Results: The pooled analysis of the included trials indicated a significant reduction in the mean of glucose in the area under the curve [standard mean difference (SMD)=-1.295, 95% CI: -1.878 to -0.712, P<0.001] and also an increase in the mean of insulin, gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (SMD=0.562, 95% CI: 0.303 to 0.822, P<0.001, SMD=0.349, 95% CI: 0.074 to 0.624, P=0.013 and SMD=0.439, 95% CI: 0.154 to 0.724, P=0.003, respectively) in participants who consumed whey protein compared with the control group. …”
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