Assessment of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Study by T Elamathi, K Ananthi, Rimi Singh

“…In contrast, levobupivacaine offers a superior effect in terms of the duration of blockade and analgesia. This makes levobupivacaine useful for longer-duration surgeries, while ropivacaine is more suitable for shorter-duration procedures.…”
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Mediating effects of occupational self-efficacy on the relationship of authentic leadership and job engagement by Popy Podder, Hillol Saha

“…When a leader openly shares ideas, opinions and clearly states what is expected from them, it will increase employees’ OSE and makes them more willing to get themselves engaged. …”
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Benefits Conferred by Peer-Support Nursing Intervention to Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Nonsmoking Patients with COPD by Xiaoling Yao, Xiaoyu Wang, Jing Yuan, Zhikang Huang, Dan Wu, Hongyan Xu

“…Before intervention, there was no statistical difference in the self-management efficacy scores such as positive attitude, stress reduction, self-decision-making, and total score between the two groups (P>0.05). …”
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Comparison of Hyperbaric 0.5% Levobupivacaine and Hyperbaric 0.75% Ropivacaine for Intrathecal Use in Infraumbilical Surgeries: A Randomised Clinical Study by Tejash H Sharma, Jagrati Jain, Priya Kishnani, Richa Tailor, Sara Mary Thomas

“…In contrast, levobupivacaine offers a superior effect in terms of the duration of blockade and analgesia. This makes levobupivacaine useful for longer-duration surgeries, while ropivacaine is more suitable for shorter-duration procedures.…”
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Novel image registration algorithm for scene-matching navigation by Hongrui YANG, Qiju ZHU, Peixian CAO, Hao GU, Dongdong ZHAO

“…To tackle these challenges head-on, we developed a novel descriptor known as dimensionality reduction second-order oriented gradient histogram (DSOG), which is characterized by its high precision and robustness, making it ideal for image matching. It effectively extracts image features by delineating pixel characteristics of oriented gradients and uses a regional feature extraction strategy. …”
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Metrics for Evaluating Telemedicine in Randomized Controlled Trials: Scoping Review by Yuka Sugawara, Yosuke Hirakawa, Masao Iwagami, Ryota Inokuchi, Rie Wakimizu, Masaomi Nangaku

“…Not only does telemedicine contribute to improved patient quality of life and satisfaction by reducing travel time and allowing patients to be seen in their usual environment, but it also has the potential to improve disease management by making it easier for patients to see a doctor. Recently, owing to IT developments, research on telemedicine has been increasing; however, its usefulness and limitations in randomized controlled trials remain unclear because of the multifaceted effects of telemedicine. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Large Language Models in Cervical Cancer Management Based on a Standardized Questionnaire: Comparative Study by Warisijiang Kuerbanjiang, Shengzhe Peng, Yiershatijiang Jiamaliding, Yuexiong Yi

“…ConclusionsProprietary LLMs, particularly ChatGPT-4.0 Turbo and Claude 2, show promise in clinical decision-making involving logical analysis. The use of prompts can enhance the accuracy of some models in cervical cancer management to varying degrees. …”
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Efficacy of Intrathecal 0.75% Hyperbaric Ropivacaine versus 0.5% Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Elective Inguinal and Perineal Surgery: A Randomised Double-blinded Clinical Study by Bhavini Shah, Dipanjali Mahanta

“…The shorter duration of action, coupled with profound sensory block and comparatively less side-effects, makes ropivacaine useful in tackling cases of day care surgery. …”
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The Great Vietnamese Famine of 1944-45 Revisited by Geoffrey Gunn

“…While more recent understandings2 recognize that famines are mostly man-made, it is also true that in ecologically vulnerable zones, alongside natural disasters, war and conflict often tilts the balance between sustainability and human disaster.3 Allowing the contingency of natural cause as a predisposing factor for mass famine, this article revisits the Vietnam famine of 1944-45 in light of flaws in human agency (alongside willful or even deliberate neglect) as well as destabilization stemming from war and conflict. …”
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Identifying Touchpoints for Foreign Tourists in the Customer Journey through 5 A's Approach by Mostafa Esmaeili Mahyari, Mohammad Ghaffari, Hamid Reza Irani, Elham Ebrahimi

“…The effectiveness of these efforts has a significant influence on tourists' cognizance and consequential decision-making concerning their destination selection. Furthermore, the results indicate that despite the use of technology and innovative service delivery practices, it is crucial to preserve authenticity and prioritize distinctive attractions and authentic experiences. …”
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Implementasi Layanan Aplikasi Bergerak Untuk Informasi Wisata Provinsi Papua Barat by Parma Hadi Rantelinggi, Arnita Irianti, Dwi Aryanto

“…The application is Android-based, utilizing the PaaS cloud service as well as the Google maps service for making it easier to find tourist sites. The final evaluation is seen from the results of the questionnaires distributed to respondents to find out their level of satisfaction of the application. …”
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Pengembangan dan Penerapan Sistem Persuasif pada E-learning : Aspek Perceived System Credibility dan Social Influence by Vanya Anjani Mupti, Yohana Dewi Lulu Widyasari, Indah Lestari

“…This is due to the implementation of web 2.0 technology that focuses on the process of information exchange and the existence of user interactions within the system. To make e-learning function like web 2.0, in this final project an e-learning was designed by applying persuasive concepts using perceived system credibility and social influence aspects to improve communication and interaction functions in e-learning. …”
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Prediksi Stok dan Pengaturan Tata Letak Barang Menggunakan Kombinasi Algoritma Triple Exponential Smoothing dan FP-Growth by Kristoko Dwi Hartomo, Sri Yulianto Prasetyo, Rahmat Abadi Suharjo

“…The shop owner wants to make an invasion to repair goods and equipment, because consumers are in dire need of things and supermarkets often occur. …”
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Optimizing risk in action: Differences between fixated aim points and movement outcomes in throwing by Stephan Zahno, Damian Beck, Ralf Kredel, André Klostermann, Ernst-Joachim Hossner

“…., & Landy, M. S. (2008). Decision making, movement planning and statistical decision theory. …”
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The Role of Prosocial (Politicized) Identity and Prejudice in Collective Action Intentions to Help Women and Men Suffered from Domestic Violence by O.A. Ananyeva, I.S. Prusova

“…</strong>Prosocial identity makes a significant positive contribution to the intentions to help women and men suffered from DV, both directly and indirectly through self-efficacy (to help both women and men suffered from DV) and anger (to help men suffered from DV). …”
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Depression symptom severity and behavioral impairment in school-going adolescents in Uganda by Ronald Anguzu, Catherine Abbo, Julia Dickson-Gomez, Max Bobholz, Arthur Kiconco, Abdul R. Shour, Richard Kabanda, Kenneth Kalani, Laura D. Cassidy

“…Abstract Background During adolescence, a critical developmental phase, cognitive, psychological, and social states interact with the environment to influence behaviors like decision-making and social interactions. Depressive symptoms are more prevalent in adolescents than in other age groups which may affect socio-emotional and behavioral development including academic achievement. …”
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REZAGO Y ABANDONO EDUCATIVO EN COLOMBIA: UN CAMBIO EN LA POLÍTICA PÚBLICA PARA LA EQUIDAD EDUCATIVA by Angela María Rojas Ladino

“…From this context a review and proposal of the Colombian public policy is made around the educational problems around school disengagement, with the aim of proposing, from an institutional perspective, an intervention hypothesis that addresses the causal root of the school factors of dropout and academic lag. …”
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Business’ Attitudes Towards Corruption in Selected Central European Countries by Nenad Vretenar, Ana Marija Filipas, Martina Briš Alić

“…All respondents were business representatives with decision-making responsibilities in their companies, ensuring that the results reflect company perceptions rather than those of the general public. …”
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How to estimate the probability of a live birth after one or more complete IVF cycles? the development of a novel model in a single-center by Xiangyi Kong, Zhiqiang Liu, Chunyu Huang, Xiuyu Hu, Meilan Mo, Hongzhan Zhang, Yong Zeng

“…Therefore, this model could assist clinicians with making clinical decisions and providing guidance for patients. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with childhood malaria and anaemia in Osun state, Nigeria: a baseline household malariometric study by Olusola Ajibaye, Semiu Adebayo Rahman, Oluwagbemiga Olanrewaju Aina, Chinazo Ujuju, Chimere Obiora Agomo, Samuel Akindele, Olakiigbe Abiodun, Tolulope Victoria Uzoka, Nnenna Ogbulafor, Olufemi Oroge, Rufai-Ahmed Garba, Michael Ekholuenetale, Kolawole Maxwell, Ridwan Akorede Awosanya, Mary Abosede Adekola, Benjamin Bukky Ilesanmi, Adekemi Ajayi, Olusola Oresanya, James K. Tibenderana, Adeola Yetunde Olukosi

“…Though significant progress has been made towards malaria prevention and control in Nigeria, it is expected that the addition of new malaria prevention strategy, such as perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) can contribute to a more rapid decline in malaria cases. …”
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