Learning with Digital Tools vs. Learning Through Digital Tools in Physical Education: Impacts on Student Perceptions by André Klostermann, Till Etterlin

“…The data were analyzed with mixed-factorial ANOVAs with group as between-subject and time as within-subject factor. …”
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The current state of the quality of homeopathic clinical research by Patricia M. Herman, Cindy C. Crawford, Margaret A. Maglione, Sydne J. Newberry, Paul S. Amieux, Kimberlee Blyden-Taylor, Raheleh Khorsan, Marcia Prenguber, Elizabeth Rice, Andy Shollar, Tiesha Tyson, Nazanin Vassighi, Ian D. Coulter

“…Regarding model validity, fewer than two-thirds of the studies were consistent with homeopathic principles.Our expert panel was mixed on whether the homeopathic research literature was missing important populations and/or conditions, and they suggested a variety of priority areas. …”
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Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design by Kizito Kayumba, Corneille Ntihabose, Sabine Musange Furere, Bernard Ngabo, Piero Irakiza, Felix K. Rubuga, Nathalie Umutoni, Ina Rukundo Kalisa, Pascal Birindabagabo, Emile Rwamasirabo, Emmanuel Kayibanda, Patience Mukundirukuri, Gashaija Absolomon, Sumana Dhanani, Jeanine Condo

“…Methods This study employed a mixed methods approach, incorporating both cross-sectional and retrospective designs across six Rwandan public hospitals. …”
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Sequential use of low-load-blood-flow-restricted vs. high-load resistance training on neuromuscular activation, hypertrophy and neuromuscular performance by Romina Ledergerber, Paul Ritsche, Eric Lichtenstein, Martin Keller

“…Measurements at baseline including familiarization (PRE1 and PRE2), 8 weeks (MID) and 10 weeks (POST) included maximal voluntary contraction of knee extensors (MVC), leg press strength (LP), voluntary activation (VA, via electrical muscle stimulation) and vastus lateralis muscle volume (V_VL, via ultrasound at 30-70% femur length). Linear mixed models were used to analyze group differences over time, with Cohen’s d effect sizes. …”
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Acute phase responses in clinically healthy multiparous Holsteins with and without calcium dysregulation during the early postpartum period by J.A. Seminara, C.R. Seely, J.A.A. McArt

“…Patterns of protein concentrations in blood over time were compared using linear mixed effects models including fixed effects of calcium status group, time, parity group, farm, relevant 2-way interactions, and the random effect of cow. …”
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Identification and Classification of Factors Influencing the Regulation of Priority Goods Markets Based on Network Governance with an Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach by sadegh Dadashi, Fattah Sharifzadeh, Reza Vaezi, Hossein Aslipour

“…This study, therefore, proposes a model for regulating the priority goods market using a network governance approach.MethodsThis research utilizes an exploratory mixed-method design, combining thematic analysis—from expert interviews and document reviews—with interpretive structural modeling (ISM). …”
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Anosmia, dysgeusia and malnutrition in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review by Gaetano Ferrara, Sara Morales Palomares, Giuliano Anastasi, Mauro Parozzi, Lea Godino, Domenica Gazineo, Marco Sguanci, Stefano Mancin

“…Dysgeusia studies highlighted the potential role of zinc deficiency in malnutrition among dialysis patients, with zinc supplementation showing mixed results to improve taste dysfunction. Taste alterations were correlated with upper gastrointestinal symptoms and malnutrition in CKD patients. …”
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Changes in infant respiratory pathogens pre-, during, and post-COVID-19 non-pharmacological interventions in Beijing by Tongying Han, Yajuan Wang, Di Zhang, Ying Li, Li Zhang, Jin Yan, Chi Li, Shengnan Yang, Litao Guo, Huijuan Yan

“…In 2023, the proportion of infants with respiratory infections after the epidemic was 19.4% (319/1646), the positive detection rate of respiratory pathogens was 68.3% (218/319), and the mixed infection detection rate of respiratory pathogens was 16.1% (35/218). …”
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Phenotypes of primary sclerosing cholangitis in children by M.B. Dyba, V.S. Berezenko

“…The most common phenotype in children with PSC was a mixed one involving both large and small bile ducts (63 %). …”
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A Comparative Study of the Reasons for the Persistence of Buddhism and the Decline of Zoroastrianism in Ancient China by Amin Yazdkhasti, Hamidreza Pashazanous

“…Discussion of Results and ConclusionsConsidering the results of the present study, the factors that caused the popularity and longevity of Buddhism in China can be summarized in four cases in order of importance: 1) Reign support, 2) Compatibility with local customs and traditions, 3) Mixing with Chinese religions, and 4) Effective propaganda and education.The approach of Buddhism, especially in the school of Mahayana, caused these values to have positive spiritual and social effects on the Chinese people and they viewed this religion as a solution to end the long-term political and social violence in their land. …”
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Cognitive function differs across healthy lifestyle behavior profiles: a 10-year population-based prospective cohort study by Huixiu Hu, Yajie Zhao, Di Guo, Ying Deng, Huanhuan Luo, Yuqing Hao, Chao Sun, Kang Yu

“…The resultant profiles, were then used to further explore associations with cognitive function using cox proportional hazard regression and linear mixed models. Results: During a 10-year follow-up period, 2017 (37.5%) out of 5381 participants developed cognitive impairment. …”
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Amplifying children’s leadership roles and voice in decision-making through co-production in outside of school hours care: qualitative findings from the connect promote and protect... by Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Kristin Ballesteros, Helen Hernandez, Yenni Hwang, Nick Glozier, Nick Glozier, Tom McClean, Haley M. LaMonica, Haley M. LaMonica, Karen Thorpe, Karen Thorpe, Ian B. Hickie, Ian B. Hickie

“…The Connect Promote and Protect Program (CP3), a social connection and wellbeing program that provides a structured method of co-producing with children, educators, and their OSHC communities, is examined.ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the response to a co-production approach in OSHC settings as part of participation in the CP3.MethodsQualitative interviews and focus groups were conducted with 12 OSHC staff (educators, coordinators, managers, and volunteers) and 12 children attending OSHC as part of a wider mixed-methods implementation-effectiveness stepped-wedge trial of CP3 in 12 OSHC services located in urban and regional areas of New South Wales, Australia. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte binding antigen-175 gene dimorphism in Ghana by Abraham Y. Kpirikai, Belinda A. Ofosu, Josie N. A. Okai, Victor Kornu, Abdul Rashid Kassim, Esther Donkor, Frederica Malm, Osumanu Ahmed, Mona-Liza E. Sakyi, Samirah Saiid, Albert Yao Kudakpo, Charles Mensah, Francis Dzabeng, Collins Morang’a, Gordon A. Awandare, Yaw Aniweh, Lucas N. Amenga-Etego

“…Conclusion The F-allele was the most prevalent form across all age groups, followed by the C allele and mixed F/C alleles. No significant difference in allele prevalence was observed between the high malaria season (wet) and low malaria season (dry). …”
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Application of molecular approach in combination with providing treatment and control measures for combating Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections in small scale livestock... by Nutsuda Klinkaew, Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Giang Thi Nguyen, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman, Domechai Keawnoi, Niorn Rattanapob, Pipat Arunvipas, Meyanee Kanjanaphan, Nuttapon Manojai, Suwitcha Panchakhan, Julaluk Jaiboon, Piyavadee Numnual, Prattana Tong-in, Thongphanchang Khanthong, Paween Srirarai, Chutima Chantarakot, Pattarakitti Noenchat, Jaroonwit Napornram, Somtat Yangsuk, Tanakrit Cham-iam, Phuncharat Nilsuwan, Supicha Jindarut, Kanokrat Boonyok, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Tawin Inpankaew, Burin Nimsuphan, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Ketsarin Kamyingkird

“…B. bigemina infection was predominant in goats (53.33 %), followed by beef cattle (25.33 %) and dairy cattle (8.88 %). Mixed infection was also detected in beef and dairy cattle at 2.09 % and 1.58 %, respectively. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of post-neonatal mortality in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey by Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Wubshet D. Negash, Wubshet D. Negash, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Tsegaw Amare Baykeda, Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Banchlay Addis, Sisay Maru Wubante, Abel Endawkie, Tadesse Tarik Tamir

“…STATA/SE 14 was used for data analysis. The multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression model was applied to determine the factors associated with post-neonatal mortality. …”
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Comparative end-of-life communication and support in hospitalised decedents before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective regional cohort study in Ottawa, Canada by Shirley H Bush, Monisha Kabir, Peter Lawlor, James Downar, Brandi Vanderspank-Wright, Sarina Isenberg, Peter Tanuseputro, Akshai Iyengar, Claire Dyason, Julie Lapenskie, Colleen Webber, Henrique Parsons, Samantha Rose Adeli, Ella Besserer, Leila Cohen, Valérie Gratton, Rebekah Murphy, Grace Warmels, Adrianna Bruni, Chelsea Noel, Brandon Heidinger, Koby Anderson, Kyle Arsenault-Mehta, Krista Wooller, Daniel Bedard, Paula Enright, Isabelle Desjardins, Khadija Bhimji

“…End-of-life (last 5 days) rates of in-person and telephone team–family communication encounters were examined using mixed-effects negative binomial models with incidence rate ratios (IRRs) and 95% CIs.Results End-of-life in-person family presence decreased progressively across pre-COVID (90.6%), COVID-ve (79.4%) and COVID+ve (47.1%) groups: adjusted ORs=0.38 (0.2–0.73) and 0.09 (0.04–0.17) for COVID-ve and COVID+ve groups, respectively. …”
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Six months of hybrid closed-loop therapy improves diabetes-specific positive well-being, and reduces diabetes distress and fear of hypoglycemia: secondary analysis of a randomized... by Anthony C Keech, Vijaya Sundararajan, Bruce R King, Sara Vogrin, Richard J MacIsaac, Leon A Bach, Jane Speight, Alicia J Jenkins, Christel Hendrieckx, David O’Neal, Sybil A McAuley, Geoff R Ambler, Fergus J Cameron, Jan M Fairchild, Elizabeth A Davis, Timothy W Jones, Morton G Burt, Philip M Clarke, Neale D Cohen, Peter G Colman, Joey Kaye, Kavita Kumareswaran, Melissa H Lee, Roland W Mccallum, Barbora Paldus, Stephen N Stranks, Steven Trawley, Glenn M Ward, David N O’Neal, Sienna Russell-Green, Deborah Jane Holmes-Walker, Benjamin Lam, Jennifer A Halliday, Glenn Ward, Catriona M Sims, D Jane Holmes-Walker, Andrzej Januszewski, Hanafi Mohammed Husin, Martin I de Bock, Mary B Abraham

“…Psychological outcomes (awareness and fear of hypoglycemia; and diabetes-specific positive well-being, diabetes distress, diabetes treatment satisfaction, and diabetes-specific quality of life (QoL)) were measured at enrollment, mid-trial and end-trial. Linear mixed models were conducted, using restricted maximum likelihood estimation, unadjusted and adjusted (for covariates: age, sex, diabetes duration, glycated hemoglobin, recent severe hypoglycemia, pre-trial insulin delivery modality, enrollment and mid-study scores).Results 120 participants (mean age 44±12 years) were randomized to intervention (n=61) or standard therapy (n=59). …”
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CAR-CIK vs. CAR-T: benchmarking novel cytokine-induced killer cells as solid tumor immunotherapy in ErbB2+ rhabdomyosarcoma by Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Laura M. Moser, Catrin Heim, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Sebastian E. Koschade, Philipp Wendel, Philipp Wendel, Philipp Wendel, Philipp Wendel, Süleyman Bozkurt, Sabine Harenkamp, Hermann Kreyenberg, Hermann Kreyenberg, Michael Merker, Michael Merker, Christian Münch, Christian Münch, Christian Münch, Elise Gradhand, Meike Vogler, Meike Vogler, Meike Vogler, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Evelyn Ullrich, Halvard Bönig, Halvard Bönig, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Jan-Henning Klusmann, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Peter Bader, Winfried S. Wels, Winfried S. Wels, Winfried S. Wels, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger, Eva Rettinger

“…CIK cells are a heterogenous population of predominantly T cells with a mixed natural killer (NK) phenotype and combine non-MHC-restricted cytotoxicity with potent anti-tumor capacity of the adaptive immune system. …”
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Cardio-metabolic-related plasma proteins reveal biological links between cardiovascular diseases and fragility fractures: a cohort and Mendelian randomisation investigationResearch... by Karl Michaëlsson, Rui Zheng, John A. Baron, Tove Fall, Alicja Wolk, Lars Lind, Jonas Höijer, Carl Brunius, Eva Warensjö Lemming, Olga E. Titova, Bodil Svennblad, Susanna C. Larsson, Shuai Yuan, Håkan Melhus, Liisa Byberg, Hannah L. Brooke

“…Findings: The average age at baseline was 68 years in the discovery cohort of women and 74 years in the mixed-sex replication cohort. During 100,619 person-years of follow-up, 2168 had any fracture, and 538 had a hip fracture. …”
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Development of a framework to structure decision-making in environmental and occupational health: A systematic review and Delphi study by Emily Senerth, Paul Whaley, Elie Akl, Brandy Beverly, Pablo Alonso-Coello, Ezza Jalil, Jayati Khattar, Nicole R. Palmer, Andrew Rooney, Holger J. Schünemann, Kristina A. Thayer, Katya Tsaioun, Rebecca L. Morgan

“…Conclusions: Findings of this mixed-methods study comprise a foundation for a GRADE EtD that is applicable for use in EOH decision-making, with implications for approaches to regulation of environmental and occupational exposures and the formulation of recommendations for interventions to prevent or mitigate undesirable health and other consequences.…”
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