Digitalization of Spectral Measurements in the Fourier Basis – Development Trends and Problems by O. V. Ponomareva, A. V. Ponomarev, N. V. Smirnova

“…The direct consequence of the computerization of measurements was, firstly, the emergence of a new class of measuring instruments – Processor measuring instruments (PRIS), secondly, increasing the level of formalization of measuring procedures, thirdly, the creation of a new, revolutionary technology –Virtual Instrument (VI). The purpose of the article is to analyze the development of digital technologies for measuring spectra, identifying the problems that arise in this case and formulating priority scientific and applied problems for their resolution.Theoretical and applied research has established that digital spectrum measurement technologies, in addition to significant advantages, have certain disadvantages. …”
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Indicators of Glucose Metabolism in Children and Adolescents Characterized as Having “Metabolically Healthy” and “Metabolically Unhealthy” Obesity by Maria Baltogianni, Niki Dermitzaki, Vasileios Giapros, Foteini Balomenou, Chrysoula Kosmeri, Fani Ladomenou, Evanthia Kantza, Anastasios Serbis

“…Methods: This study recruited prospectively 104 children and adolescents (aged 6–16 years, 47 boys) with obesity. All participants underwent an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), and a comparative analysis was performed on HOMA-IR, QUICKI, insulin sensitivity index (ISI), insulinogenic index (IGI), disposition index (DI), and oral disposition index (oDI). …”
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How climate change is shaping young people’s health: a participatory, youth co-led study from Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria by Jessie Pinchoff, Karen Austrian, Eno-Obong Etetim, Damilola Babatunde, Eleanor Blomstrom, Sigma Ainul, Toyin Olamide Akomolafe, Brian Medina Carranza, Angel Del Valle

“…A total of 196 AYP ages 12–25 years participated. Open-ended questions elicited responses regarding AYP knowledge, experiences and perceptions of climate change. …”
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The diagnostic performance evaluation of the SD BIOLINE HIV/syphilis Duo rapid test in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Techalew Shimelis, Endale Tadesse

“…Objective To determine the diagnostic performance of the SD BIOLINE HIV/syphilis Duo rapid test.Design A hospital-based cross-sectional study.Setting This evaluation was conducted at one of the largest hospitals in southern Ethiopia.Participants Serum samples obtained from clients attending the antiretroviral therapy and voluntary counselling and testing centres were used. …”
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Impact of topical cetylated fatty acid cream on hand osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial by Sitthiphong Suwannaphisit, Nitiphoom Sinnathakorn, Pormes Suwanno, Warangkana Fongsri, Boonsin Tangtrakulwanich

“…Patients fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology criteria for hand OA participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. …”
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Is There a Nonlinear Relationship between Serum Uric Acid and Lipids in a Hypertensive Population with eGFR ≥30 ml/min/1.73 m2? Findings from the China Hypertension Registry Study... by Yu Yu, Xiao Huang, Minghui Li, Congcong Ding, Lihua Hu, Xiao Zhong, Wei Zhou, Tao Wang, Lingjuan Zhu, Huihui Bao, Xiaoshu Cheng

“…A total of 13,355 hypertensive participants with eGFR ≥30 ml/min/1.73 m2 were selected from the Chinese Hypertension Registry Study. …”
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Implementation and improvement of policies for building healthy cities in China by Quansheng Wang, Guoqing Han, Lansong Huang

“…The proportion of supply-oriented policy is high, which emphasizes the government’s intervention and neglects the participation of individuals and social organizations. …”
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Goal Achievement and Academic Dropout Among Italian University Students: The Mediating Role of Academic Burnout by Arianna Nicita, Angelo Fumia, Concettina Caparello, Carmelo Francesco Meduri, Pina Filippello, Luana Sorrenti

“…Cynicism (β = −0.28, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and professional efficacy (β = −0.17, <i>p</i> < 0.001) were both negatively associated with ID, while they partially mediate the association between PAv goals and ID (cynicism: β = 0.21, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001; professional efficacy: β = 0.05, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001), and between PAp goals and ID via professional efficacy (β = −0.04, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001). …”
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Modified sutureless and glue-free method versus conventional sutures for conjunctival autograft fixation in primary pterygium surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Faisal Aljahdali, Waleed Khayyat, Abdulelah T BinYamin, Sultan A Al-Qahtani, Mohammed D Alghamdi, Ali Saleh Alsudais, Husain A Alalgum, Halah Bin Helayel, Mohammed AlMutlak

“…Standardised mean difference (SMD) and risk ratio (RR) were used for continuous and dichotomous outcomes, respectively.Results 11 RCTs involving 833 participants were included. The analysis revealed that MSGF had a significantly shorter operation time compared with CS (SMD −3.704, 95% CI −5.122 to −2.287, p&lt;0.001). …”
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Validation and assessment of the arabic psychological first aid scale among physicians, nurses, and counselors in Jordan by Basma Eid Alshareef, Othman A. Alfuqaha, Ibraheem B. Maali, Khaled Amer

“…Methods A sample size of 389 HCPs (physicians = 68, nurses = 173, and counselors = 148) was conveniently selected to participate during the period of 10 December 2023 to 10 February 2024 after completing the translated PFA scale into the Arabic language. …”
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Assessment Of Awareness Level and Perception In Usage Of Plastic Bags And Its Hazards Among Secondary School Students by Mohi Ud Din, Zain Arif, Hafiz Usama Naveed, Maryam Tauseef, Nouman Yaseen, Talha Mahboob

“…Results: About 97.6 % of the participants considered plastic as a contributory factor to environmental pollution and 67.6% used plastic bags as carrying materials. …”
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How does playfulness (re)frame the world? Evidence for selective cognitive and behavioral redirecting in times of adversity by Xiangyou Shen, Zoe Crawley

“…Sequential analyses including MANOVA, ANOVA, and ANCOVA were performed to examine overall, univariate, and adjusted group differences, respectively, validated by sensitivity analysis across three group categorization methods.ResultsThree sets of contrasting findings evidenced selective playful (re)framing effects, wherein more playful individuals (1) shared similar perceptions of current risk and protective factors while adopting a more optimistic future outlook, (2) perceived similar levels of vulnerability and isolation but engaged in significantly higher levels of resilient coping and adaptive leisure, and (3) participated in similar categories and frequencies of leisure activities but with higher experiential quality, marked by greater immersion, activeness, and positive affect.DiscussionPlayfulness functions as a “color spotlight” rather than “rose-tinted glasses,” with selective influence through “lemonading”—creatively imagining and pursuing positive possibilities to cultivate adaptive, enjoyable experiences while maintaining a clear-eyed realism about challenges. …”
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Effects of Metformin Added to Insulin in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: An Exploratory Crossover Randomized Trial by Daizhi Yang, Jinhua Yan, Hongrong Deng, Xubin Yang, Sihui Luo, Xueying Zheng, Jing Lv, Wen Liang, Mengjie Hong, Zekai Wu, Bin Yao, Jianping Weng, Wen Xu

“…This was an exploratory, crossover, randomized trial conducted in adolescents with type 1 diabetes aged 12-18 years old. Participants were randomly received metformin (≤1000 mg/d) added to insulin for 24 weeks followed by insulin monotherapy for a subsequent 24 weeks or vice versa. …”
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Mechanism of TGIF1 on glycolipid metabolism disorders in mice with type 2 diabetes by Yuchen Li, Li Tao, Shikai Wang, Fuyan Bai, Liping Zheng, Lijun Hou

“…TGIF1 was enriched on the miR-106b-5p promoter and promoted miR-106b-5p expression. miR-106b-5p inhibited EGR2 expression. miR-106b-5p inhibition or EGR2 overexpression partially reversed the alleviative effect of TGIF1 overexpression on glycolipid metabolism disorders.Conclusion TGIF1 reduces glycolipid metabolism disorders in mice with T2D through the miR-106b-5p/EGR2 axis.…”
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Components of cognitive–behavioural therapy for mitigating core symptoms in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Sayo Hamatani, Kazuki Matsumoto, Yoshihiko Kunisato, Yoshifumi Mizuno

“…This review included only randomised controlled trials.Findings 43 trials with 3817 participants were included in the network meta-analyses. …”
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LDHA-mediated glycolysis in stria vascularis endothelial cells regulates macrophages function through CX3CL1-CX3CR1 pathway in noise-induced oxidative stress by Ying Yi, Min-Yu Wu, Kai-Tian Chen, An-Hai Chen, Lin-Qiu Li, Qin Xiong, Xian-Ren Wang, Wen-Bin Lei, Guan-Xia Xiong, Shu-Bin Fang

“…In conclusion, our study revealed that glycolysis-related LDHA was reduced in oxidative stress-induced SV-ECs, and that LDHA inhibition in SV-ECs elicited anti-inflammatory effects on Mφ, at least partially through the CX3CL1-CX3CR1 pathway. These findings suggest that LDHA represent a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of NIHL.…”
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Characterising “obesogenic” versus “protective” food consumption, and their value chain among Ghanaian households by Reginald Adjetey Annan, Nana Ama Frimpomaa Agyapong, Robert Aidoo, Charles Apprey, Linda Nana Esi Aduku, Elizabeth C Swart

“…Setting: Rural and urban communities in the Ashanti Region and selected retail/wholesale/producers nationwide. Participants: 612 households, 209 retailers and 185 wholesalers/distributors. …”
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A scoping review key elements and effects of cardiovascular disease management programs based on community-based participatory research. by Juhyeon Yang, Bohyun Park

“…Regarding application of the CBPR principles, community partners participated only in executing the research, not in analysing and interpreting research results. …”
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Revisão sistemática sobre a teoria da evidenciação na contabilidade by Clademir Teixeira, Silvana Dalmutt Kruger, Mara Vogt, Larissa de Lima Trindade

“…Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas/práticas: as principais contribuições desta revisão, especialmente para o campo teórico, são que os estudos que possuem como base a Teoria da Evidenciação na Contabilidade, reforçam a necessidade das empresas, independente do setor de atuação, divulgarem informações confiáveis e fidedignas que possam atender aos distintos interesses dos usuários. …”
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Multilevel determinants of racial/ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity and mortality in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA: protocol for a concurrent triang... by Bankole Olatosi, Jiajia Zhang, Xiaoming Li, Chen Liang, Jihong Liu, Peiyin Hung, Shan Qiao, Berry A Campbell, Myriam E Torres, Neset Hikmet

“…Informed consent will be provided by the participants in the in-depth interviews. Study findings will be disseminated with key stakeholders including patients, presented at academic conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.…”
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