A cross-sectional study exploring the predictors of herpes zoster vaccination for people aged over 50 years old in Chaoyang district, Beijing by Jiao Zhang, Shuo Zhang, Bin Jia, Yunhua Bai, Zhen Li, Fang Liu, Yingxue Hu, Xiaojing Guo, Jianxin Ma, Shuming Li, Qian Shi

“…It is recommended to enhance the role of medical staff in advocating for vaccination, conduct community-based educational initiatives that focus on varicella, herpes zoster, and related knowledge, and alleviate the financial burden to improve the herpes zoster vaccination coverage.…”
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What does the fox select? Spatial ecology of Rocky Mountain red fox during peaks and troughs of human recreation by Emily N. Burkholder, John Stephenson, Sarah Hegg, David Gustine, Joseph D. Holbrook

“…These findings might indicate some foxes are concentrating on the temporal and spatial resource pulse of anthropogenic food, while others exhibited more natural tactics. Our work advanced the spatial ecology of Rocky Mountain red fox, identified variation in space use tactics associated with humans and natural resources among red foxes in a heavily recreated area, and demonstrated how human activity can influence the spatial behavior of a carnivore within a national park.…”
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Refining α-synuclein seed amplification assays to distinguish Parkinson’s disease from multiple system atrophy by James A. Wiseman, Clinton P. Turner, Richard L. M. Faull, Glenda M. Halliday, Birger Victor Dieriks

“…With further validation of these quantitative parameters, we propose that SAAs could advance from a yes/no diagnostic to a theranostic biomarker that could be utilised in developing therapeutics.…”
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Identification of GPD1L as a Potential Prognosis Biomarker and Associated with Immune Infiltrates in Lung Adenocarcinoma by Zhengyang Fan, Song Wu, Hongyang Sang, Qianping Li, Shaofei Cheng, Hongling Zhu

“…Over the past several years, growing studies have indicated that GPD1L was involved in the advancement of a number of different cancers. However, its clinical significance in LUAD has not been investigated. …”
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Estimation of chlorophyll-a in uncrewed aircraft systems imagery using autonomous surface vessel data with machine learning algorithms and feature selection techniques by Mohammad Shakiul Islam, Padmanava Dash, Abduselam M. Nur, Hafez Ahmad, Rajendra M. Panda, Jessica S. Wolfe, Gray Turnage, Lee Hathcock, Gary D. Chesser, Jr, Robert J. Moorhead

“…Furthermore, the techniques and findings provide valuable insights for advancing water quality monitoring efforts in other regions.…”
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The Predictive Value of Time-Varying Noninvasive Scores on Long-Term Prognosis of NAFLD in South Korea by Sung Won Chung, Min Kyung Park, Xiao Zhang, Tongtong Wang, Thomas Jemielita, Gail Fernandes, Samuel S. Engel, Heejoon Jang, Yun Bin Lee, Eun Ju Cho, Jeong-Hoon Lee, Su Jong Yu, Jung-Hwan Yoon, Yoon Jun Kim

“…Higher baseline NFS (high versus low probability for advanced fibrosis groups) was associated with higher risk of mortality (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR), (95% confidence interval (CI)), 2.80, [1.39–5.63]) and liver-related outcomes (3.70, [1.27–10.78]). …”
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Soviet Russia/the USSR and transformation of the international relations system in the first half of the 1920s by E. V. Romanova

“…In this regard the author notes that although Soviet Russia advocated for the revolutionary transformation of the entire IR system, she was unable to enforce it and eventually turned into a status quo power. …”
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Optimizing the Morphology and Optical Properties of MoS₂ Using Different Substrate Placement: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Verification by Feng Liao, Yuhan Zeng, Qingqing Xie, Yupeng Yang, Shuangyi Linghu, Li Liang, Zewen Zuo

“…The prerequisite for rapid and steady development of TMDC-based optoelectronic devices is high efficiency in materials preparation, which relies on a mature synthesis technique and optimized production conditions. …”
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Improving NGOs’ participation in implementing HIV preventive interventions: a case of adolescents with high-risk behaviors in Iran by Haniye Sadat Sajadi, Laleh Ghadirian, Azadeh Sayarifard, Fatemeh Rajabi, Maryam Nazari, Narges Rostamigooran, Nina Loori, Haniyeh Haji Abolhasan Memar, Mojgan Farshadi, Parvin Afsar Kazerooni, Maryam Sargolzaeemoghaddam, Reza Majdzadeh

“…Tailored strategies were developed, such as the empowerment of NGOs, enhancing public health literacy, modifying the process of identifying eligible NGOs, clarifying key processes for NGOs’ involvement, response to COVID-19, increasing adolescent engagement, advocating for removing the stigma from active NGOs, increasing support for active NGOs, organizing communication networks and collaboration, and strengthening governance arrangements. …”
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The Small Wars Doctrine of the US Marine Corps and Colonial Experience of the European Powers by S. G. Malkin

“…It may also be instrumental in addressing the deepening contradictions between advocates of a ‘global leadership’ concept and proponents of a multipolar world during the post-Cold War period. …”
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Integration and the Diplomatic Crisis: Current Realities of the GCC by L. V. Shkvarya

“…Currently, the GCC is one of the most advanced and successful integration associations in developing countries. …”
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Frequency and Predictors of Pneumonia After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): A Single-Center Study by Ozgur Baris, Tugba Asli Onyilmaz, Huseyin Kaya

“…<b>Background:</b> CABG is a commonly performed procedure to improve survival and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease. Despite advances in surgical techniques and perioperative care, postoperative pneumonia remains a serious complication contributing to increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. …”
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The Validity Of 75gms OGTT For Detection Of GDM Keeping 100gms OGTT As Gold Standard by Shazia Mehreen, Muhammad Usman, Kashif Rauf, Saima Naz, Muhammad Abdul Rab Faisal Sultan, Muhammad Akram Randhawa

“…Conclusion: Results of this study showed that 75 gms OGTT is highly sensitive (83.02%) and specific (82.83%) for the detection/diagnosis of gestational DM. Advanced screening and diagnosis of gestational DM, and its effective treatment not only inhibit adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes but also save the lives of both child and mother from diabetes in future. …”
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Burden and Determinant of Inadequate Dietary Diversity among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hagos Degefa Hidru, Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Yared Hailesilassie, Fissaha Tekulu Welay

“…The searches were restricted to articles published in the English language only, and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH terms) was used to help expand the search in advanced PubMed search. Result. A total of 850 articles were identified through the initial search of which 21 studies were included in the final review yielding a total sample size of 9,230 pregnant women. …”
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« Une femme en Côte d’Ivoire, une femme au Burkina Faso » by François Ruf

“…Women’s contribution to labour on cocoa farms and adjacent fields of food crops is known and acknowledged. …”
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Reconstruction of drought and long-rain chronologies since the 17th century in central Japan using intra-annual tree-ring oxygen isotope ratios and documentary records by H. Iizuka, K. Sho, Z. Li, M. Sano, Y. Kato, T. Nakatsuka

“…Subsequently, we chronologically listed the occurrence of eight types of disasters in the 17th to 19th centuries in the area adjacent to the sample tree according to 20 titles of “Town/City history”, which is a compilation of historical documentary records from the local municipality. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Dienogest and Dienogest Plus Ethinylestradiol on Endometriosis Related-Pain by Tolga Karacan, Huseyin Kiyak, Eser Ozyurek, Mevlide San, Engin Oral

“…The intensity of pain symptoms was evaluated before therapy, then after 3 and 6 months of treatment using a 10-point numerical rating scale (0 = no pain and 10 = worst possible pain) (NRS) provided to the patients in advance. Results: The pain scores related to chronic pelvic pain decreased 36% for dienogest and 49% for dienogest plus ethinylestradiol (p<0.05) and scores for dysmenorrhea decreased 38% and 44% respectively (p<0.05) at 6 months, significantly lower than before treatment. …”
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Culturally appropriate terminologies in health research: a participatory study with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Uganda by Ritah Nakijoba, Adelline Twimukye, Josephine Bayigga, Aida N. Kawuma, Simon Peter Asiimwe, Fredrick Byenume, Jacqueline Kyeyune, Sylvia Nabukenya, Francis Williams Ojara, Francis Williams Ojara, Catriona Waitt, Catriona Waitt

“…The findings offer guidance for future research, advocating for community-driven inclusive language in research involving pregnant and breastfeeding women. …”
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Texts by Petrus Wilhelmi de Grudencz in the context of the late medieval ars poetriae by Bartosz Awianowicz

“…By contrast, in his longest work, titled Pontifices ecclesiarum, Petrus employs stylistic measures crucially advocated by Geoffrey of Vinsauf: ‘elaborate arrangement’ (ordo artificialis) and ‘difficult decorativeness’ (ornatus difficilis). …”
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Requiem – Alàgbà, Dr., Prince, Mosọbalájé Ajíbádé Àkàndé Adébáyọ̀ Fálétí, OON, DLitt., FNAL, JP, a.k.a ‘Pa Fálétí’ to Some; ‘Bàbá Fálétí’ to all and Sundry.... by Pamela J. Olubunmi Smith

“…Thankfully, Fálétí heeded his friend’s daring, but honest friendly advice, switching his language choice to Yorùbá, and thus making us all heirs to a lasting legacy undoubtedly steeped in and shaped by quintessential Yorùbá traditions. …”
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