Neural Radiance Fields for High-Fidelity Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Endoscopy by Jinhua Liu, Yongsheng Shi, Dongjin Huang, Jiantao Qu

“…Feedback from the user study indicates high participant scores for our method.…”
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Prophylactic Mesh Application during Colostomy to Prevent Parastomal Hernia: A Meta-Analysis by JunJia Zhu, YuWei Pu, XiaoDong Yang, DeBao Zhang, Kui Zhao, Wei Peng, ChunGen Xing

“…This meta-analysis included 8 randomized controlled trials with 522 participants. Our pooled results showed that prophylactic mesh application (mesh group) reduced the incidence of clinically detected parastomal hernia (risk ratio [RR]: 0.22; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.13–0.38; P<0.00001), radiologically detected parastomal hernia (RR: 0.62; 95% CI: 0.47–0.82; P=0.0008), and surgical repair for herniation (RR: 0.34; 95% CI: 0.14–0.83; P=0.02) when compared with conventional permanent colostomy formation (control group). …”
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RUSSIA’S INTERESTS AND ROLE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS: THE DYNASTIC UNION WITH THE HOUSE OF ORANGE AS AN INSTRUMENT OF FOREIGN POLICY UNDER ALEXANDER I... by Y. V. Bavykin

“…By using archival documents, including Dutch ones, the author’s purpose is to show that due largely to consistent policy of Alexander I towards restoring independence of the Netherlands, in full accordance with Russia’s national interests, to the Emperor Alexander’s personal participation at the Congress of Vienna, a new state was formed in 1815 – the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. …”
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PARENTING STYLE AS PREDICTORS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY STAFF SCHOOL KADUNA by JONATHAN IORNENGE UGESE, OKOLO IFELUNWA, CHIBUIKE CHINONSO MGBEANULI, CHINONSO NDUBISI UGWUOWO, OKAFOR ONYEDIKACHI JOSEPH, SUNNI ISAAC MALLO, WALTER IWOBI CHUKWUEMEKA

“…Drawing on a sample of 200 participants, data were collected using a cross-sectional survey design, with measures including the Parenting Care Scale (PCS) and the Brief Psychological Wellbeing Scale. …”
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The Influence of Physical Activity, Fast Food, and Body Composition on Hypercholesterolemia in Young Adults: A Step Toward SDGs - Good Health and Well-being by Sari Hesti Permata, Fadlilah Synta Haqqul, Febriani Ayu Rizky, Yasmin Alya, Fadilah Fitria Nur, Azizah Nisa Fithri

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Participants were 19-25 yo, non-smokers, and had no Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) history. …”
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Comparison of the Response to Pulpal Sensibility Tests in Well-Controlled and Uncontrolled Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Fatemeh Owlia, Faezeh Zarezadeh, Sara Jambarsang, Maryam Kazemipoor

“…One hundred two maxillary central incisors, belonging to participants aged 35–67 years, were included in this survey. …”
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Findings from the Tushirikiane-4-MH (supporting each other for mental health) mobile health–supported virtual reality randomized controlled trial among urban refugee youth in Kampa... by Carmen H. Logie, Moses Okumu, Zerihun Admassu, Frannie MacKenzie, Lesley Gittings, Jean-Luc Kortenaar, Naimul Khan, Robert Hakiza, Daniel Kibuuka Musoke, Aidah Nakitende, Brenda Katisi, Peter Kyambadde, Richard Lester, Lawrence Mbuagbaw

“…Analyses were conducted at three time points (baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks) using generalized estimating equations. Among participants (n = 335, mean age: 20.77, standard deviation: 3.01; cisgender women: n = 158, cisgender men: n = 173, transgender women: n = 4), we found no depression reductions for Arms 1 or 2 at 16 weeks compared with Arm 3. …”
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Narratives of incarcerated women in a Prison in Malawi: a qualitative study by Ellen Samwiri Nkambule, Balwani Chingatichifwe Mbakaya

“…Results The following four themes emerged from the data: the burden of conviction, prison as a traumatic environment, health insecurity and perceptions regarding release from prison. Participants reported that being convicted caused significant psychosocial stress. …”
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Transformation of Kyai's Democratic Leadership in Maintaining the Existence of Ibnul Qoyyim Putri Islamic Boarding School Berbah Sleman Yogyakarta by Rubini

“…This leadership style promotes active participation in decision-making and has positive impacts, including increased engagement and motivation, character development, and community strengthening.…”
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Organoids and spheroids: advanced in vitro models for liver cancer research by Mirella Pastore, Alessia Giachi, Elena Spínola-Lasso, Fabio Marra, Chiara Raggi

“…Spheroids are simpler 3D culture models that partially recreate tumor structure and cell interactions. …”
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FISCAL POLICY PROBLEMS UNDER CONDITIONS OF FINANCIAL LIBERALIZATION by V. Urazayeva

“…The article under the title deals with the difficulties in pursuing national fiscal policy in conditions of international financial liberalization. …”
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ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF THE INDUCED TELEWORK ON WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT IN PORTUGAL by Ekaterina REZNIKOVA, Laura Tereza GOMEZ URQUIJO, Marta ENCISO SANTOCILDES

“…The findings shed light on the increasing participation of women in remote work in Portugal, underscoring its negative impact on efforts to create a fairer and more inclusive labor market. …”
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Neurodevelopmental outcomes of very low birth weight preterm infants during the COVID-19 pandemic by Yen-Chen Lin, Hung-Yang Chang, Chia-Huei Chen, Jui-Hsing Chang, Wai-Tim Jim, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Chia-Ying Lin, Yu-Xiang Song, Cheng-Wei Chen, Tzu-Yu Liu, Mary Hsin-Ju Ko

“…The antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal data, and neurodevelopmental outcomes at 12 and/or 24 months corrected age (CA) of the participants were collected and compared. Results: A total of 547 VLBW infants were born during the study period. …”
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Effects of Nutrient-Fortified Milk-Based Formula on the Nutritional Status and Psychomotor Skills of Preschool Children by Mavil May C. Cervo, Diane S. Mendoza, Erniel B. Barrios, Leonora N. Panlasigui

“…This randomized, single-masked, controlled trial examined the effects of nutrient-fortified milk-based formula supplementation on nutritional status, nutrient intake, and psychomotor skills of selected preschool children with mean age of 4.10 ± 0.14 years. The study participants were divided equally into three major groups, normal, underweight, and severely underweight based on WHO-Child Growth Standards, and were further divided into two groups: fortified milk group who was given two glasses of fortified milk (50 g of powdered milk/serving) a day for twelve weeks in addition to their usual diet and the nonintervention group who was not given fortified milk and thus maintained their usual intake. …”
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Characterisation of Phantom Limb Pain in Traumatic Lower-Limb Amputees by André Tadeu Sugawara, Marcel Simis, Felipe Fregni, Linamara Rizzo Battistella

“…A total of 55 eligible patients participated in the study; most were male, young, above-knee amputees in the preprosthetic phase of the rehabilitation. …”
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The impact of empathy on professional identity among Chinese junior male nurses: a moderated mediation model by Hezi Mu, Hezi Mu, Yi Cui, Lihua Zhang, Qin Liu, Lanfang Zhang, Haoshuang Yang, Changchang Chen, Na Liu, Yinling Zhang

“…BackgroundNursing care is essential, but the role of junior male nurses in medical and health services is underestimated; thus, many junior male nurses leave the profession due to a lack of professional identity.ObjectiveThis study examined how the mediating effect of emotional intelligence and the moderating role of locomotion mode influence the relationship between empathy and professional identity among Chinese junior male nurses.MethodsThis cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among junior male nurses in China from December 2021 to May 2022. We asked participants from ten hospitals to complete a questionnaire regarding empathy, emotional intelligence, locomotion mode, and professional identity. …”
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Choosing Periodontology for Specialty Specialization: Perspective of Dental Undergraduate Students by Prabhati Gupta, Zoya Chowdhary, Vikas Singh, Aashima Bajaj, Disha Gupta, Monika Loitongbam

“…Results: Among 114 participants, 53 (46.5%) were males and 61 (53.5%) were females. …”
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Child Maltreatment and Medical Traumatic Stress—A Double-Edged Sword by Rony Kapel Lev-ari, Roy Aloni, Amit Shalev, Avi Elbaz, Yael L. E. Ankri, Shiri Ben-David, Naomi Kahana Levy, Fortu Benarroch, Amichai Ben-Ari

“…Methods: A prospective study of 219 parents and children hospitalized in a pediatric surgical ward was conducted, with participants divided into study and control groups based on their reports of early traumatic experiences. …”
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Predictive Clinical-Biological Markers Over the First 3 Years of Nusinersen Treatment in SMA Type 1 Patients by Mihaela Badina, Andrada Mirea, Corina Sporea, Gabriel Cristian Bejan

“…Biological samples and clinical outcomes from 34 participants were analyzed at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years post-treatment initiation. …”
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English literacy learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia by Gin Gin Gustine, Sri Setyarini, Rojab Siti Rodliyah

“…Ten English teachers were selected to participate in the individual online interviews, followed by a focus group discussion with four teachers. …”
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