Assessing type-2 diabetes risk based on the Indian diabetes risk score among adults aged 45 and above in India by Karthika Maniyara, Prakash Babu Kodali

“…The findings suggest that it is essential to establish population-level interventions to tackle the modifiable risk factors for diabetes. Educational programs on diet and physical activity, creation of public spaces conducive to physical activity, promotion of fruit and vegetable intake, and discouragement of processed and ultra-processed diets can directly address inadequate physical activity and obesity, the two primary modifiable risk factors for type-2 diabetes. …”
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Prevalence, trend and risk factors for antiretroviral therapy discontinuation among HIV-infected adults in Ethiopia in 2003-2015. by Hailay Abrha Gesesew, Paul Ward, Kifle Woldemichael, Lillian Mwanri

“…The trend of ART discontinuation showed an upward direction in the recent times and reached a peak, accounting for a magnitude of 10%, in 2004 and 2005. …”
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Effect of gender and training years on the upper extremity dynamic balance function in adolescent swimmers by Zi-An Lu, Zhao-Feng Lv, Qi-Hao Yang, Shu-Hao Du, Yu-Chen Wang, Yong-Hui Zhang

“…These factors should be considered when selecting swimmers and designing training programs to prevent sports injuries.…”
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Effects of Teaching Methods on Academic Performance of Pupils in Mathematics In Primary Schools of Bufundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Byarugaba, Joseph

“…They can reveal more than you would've thought to ask directly. This was in line with the practices of Triarisanti & Pumawarman, (2019) who revealed that learning results are often referred to as skills or abilities. …”
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High angular resolution diffusion-weighted imaging and higher order tractography of the white matter tracts in the anterior thalamic area: Insights into deep brain stimulation targ... by Ruhunur Özdemir, Kai Lehtimäki, Eetu Siitama, Timo Möttönen, Joonas Haapasalo, Soila Järvenpää, Hannu Eskola, Jukka Peltola

“…A more profound understanding of neuroanatomic characteristics may guide stereotactic implantation and subsequent programming to optimize outcomes.…”
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Testing a systematically braided alcohol reduction and HIV status neutral intervention among people receiving STI care in Malawi: study protocol for a pilot hybrid type 1 effective... by Kathryn E. Lancaster, Agatha K. Bula, Mitch M. Matoga, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Irving F. Hoffman, Irving F. Hoffman, Jaslyn A. Grullon, Eric Umar, Jimmy Msolola, Jessica F. Magidson, Jessica L. Bonumwezi, Judith A. Hahn, Angela M. Parcesepe

“…We will randomly assign 160 people receiving STI care in Lilongwe who report heavy drinking (n = 80 people with HIV; PWH; n = 80 people at high risk of HIV acquisition) to Treat4All or usual care.DiscussionOur study will produce a systematically braided, scalable HIV status-neutral EBI for alcohol reduction and optimization of HIV prevention and treatment behaviors to evaluate in a larger effectiveness-implementation trial. Our study will directly expand alcohol reduction and HIV status-neutral programs for alcohol-impacted populations throughout sub-Saharan Africa and other regions where alcohol contributes to the ongoing HIV epidemic.Clinical trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06668363.…”
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The Global Burden of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Andrea Marino, Antonino Maniaci, Mario Lentini, Salvatore Ronsivalle, Giuseppe Nunnari, Salvatore Cocuzza, Federica Maria Parisi, Bruno Cacopardo, Salvatore Lavalle, Luigi La Via

“…We evaluate the effectiveness of various antimicrobial stewardship programs, documenting success rates and implementation challenges across different healthcare settings. …”
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The interaction of β-arrestin1 with talin1 driven by endothelin A receptor as a feature of α5β1 integrin activation in high-grade serous ovarian cancer by Ilenia Masi, Flavia Ottavi, Danila Del Rio, Valentina Caprara, Cristina Vastarelli, Sara Maria Giannitelli, Giulia Fianco, Pamela Mozetic, Marianna Buttarelli, Gabriella Ferrandina, Giovanni Scambia, Daniela Gallo, Alberto Rainer, Anna Bagnato, Francesca Spadaro, Laura Rosanò

“…Mechanistically, β-arr1 directly interacts with talin1 and Intβ1, promoting talin1 phosphorylation and its recruitment to Intβ1, thus fueling integrin inside-out activation. …”
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Ferroptosis: An Energetic Villain of Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Na Zhao, Siyu Li, Hao Wu, Dong Wei, Ning Pu, Kexin Wang, Yashuang Liu, Ye Tao, Zongming Song

“…Ferroptosis is iron-dependent programmed cell death that is characterized by excessive iron accumulation, elevated lipid peroxides, and the overproduction of ROS. …”
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SAFETY OF CANNED MILK AS AN INTEGRATED CRITERION OF THEIR TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVENESS. RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE by S. N. Turovskaya, A. G. Galstyan, A. N. Petrov, I. A. Radaeva, E. E. Illarionovа, V. K. Semipyatniy, S. A. Khurshudyan

“…A priori in the implementation of appropriate social and economic programs, an important place is taken by products of the dairy industry. …”
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Evaluating implementation preparedness for suicide screening and referral in a Nepali emergency department: A mixed-methods study by Anmol P Shrestha, Roshana Shrestha, Ajay Risal, Renu Shakya, Kripa Sigdel, Riya Bajracharya, Pratiksha Paudel, Divya Gumudavelly, Emilie Egger, Sophia Zhuang, Lakshmi Vijayakumar, Ashley Hagaman

“…Results Qualitatively, clinicians expressed hopelessness and reservations surrounding ED programs to prevent suicide given important system and social barriers. …”
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Shock reaction model for impact energy release behavior of Al/PTFE reactive material by Bao-yue Guo, Ke-rong Ren, Xia-yin Ma, Gan Li, Cai-min Huang, Zhi-bin Li, Rong Chen

“…The mathematical expressions, programming implementation principles, and methods for obtaining model parameters of the shock reaction model are elaborated. …”
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Distribution of Cetaceans in the Canary Islands (Northeast Atlantic Ocean): Implications for the Natura 2000 Network and Future Conservation Measures by Inma Herrera, Inma Herrera, Manuel Carrillo, Marcial Cosme de Esteban, Ricardo Haroun

“…Based on this fact, this study pays attention to the spatial distribution pattern of cetacean species and the conservation role of the Natura 2000 Network, a set of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), which were defined mainly based on data compiled in 1996, under the framework of the European Habitats Directive. In recent years, the declaration of conservation areas for cetaceans between the Tenerife—La Gomera Islands by two global conservation programs, Mission Blue (“Hope Spots”) and Whale Heritage Site (“Whale Sanctuary”) sent clear signals of scientific and social interest to promote better protection of the cetacean species in the Canary Islands. …”
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Identifying and Ranking the Challenges and Strategies of Academic Resilience based on the Integration of Thematic analysis and the House of quality by Dariush Mohamadi Zanjirani, Shahla Shahpari

“…The findings from such research could contribute to the development of resilience-building programs tailored for this demographic. Given that teaching and learning methodologies vary across different age groups, a deeper understanding of the challenges and strategies for fostering academic resilience among middle-aged individuals can inform the design of more flexible and effective educational programs.   …”
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Gender differences in L1 vertebral strength in adults 50+ using automated CT-based finite element analysis by Hsiang-Ho Chen, Chieh-Wei Wu, Yen Cheng, Mao-Chieh Su, Yu-Jhen Chen, Po-Liang Lai

“…However, it is limited by low testing rates and the inability to directly measure bone strength. Finite Element Analysis allows for a more detailed assessment of bone strength. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to sports participation in autistic Europeans: insights from a large-scale questionnaire survey by Célia Ruffino, Nicolas Gueugneau, Sidney Grosprêtre, Sidney Grosprêtre

“…Increased accessibility to adapted sports programs, better awareness campaigns, and policy reforms are needed to encourage greater participation. …”
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Factors associated with the intention to vaccinate and price sensitivity to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among Chinese male medical college students: a cross-sectional su... by Yuan Li, Hiromi Kawasaki, Zhengai Cui, Sae Nakaoka

“…Conclusions HL levels directly increased HPV vaccination intentions, and PSM analysis revealed the nine-valent vaccine’s market price exceeded the acceptable price range, contrasting with the affordability-aligned quadrivalent vaccine. …”
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Study on dust distribution characteristics and dust-cleaning optimization during the pulse cleaning process for the uniseriate filter cartridges by Fan GENG, Xinyue FENG, Shihang LI, Linlin LI, Kun YANG

“…Based on the self-developed post-processing programs, the strength of the re-adsorption phenomenon for different filter cartridges was quantitatively analyzed. …”
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Correlations of pilot trainees' brainwave dynamics with subjective performance evaluations: insights from EEG microstate analysis by Mengting Zhao, Andrew Law, Chang Su, Sion Jennings, Alain Bourgon, Wenjun Jia, Marie-Hélène Larose, David Bowness, Yong Zeng

“…These neurophysiological markers offer a basis for designing targeted pilot training programs and interventions to enhance trainees' aircraft control skills.…”
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Genomic characterization and radiation tolerance of Naganishia kalamii sp. nov. and Cystobasidium onofrii sp. nov. from Mars 2020 mission assembly facilities by Patrick Leo, Marcus de Melo Texeira, Atul M. Chander, Nitin K. Singh, Anna C. Simpson, Andrey Yurkov, Fathi Karouia, Jason E. Stajich, Christopher E. Mason, Kasthuri Venkateswaran

“…The genomic analysis predicted proteins associated with dehydration and desiccation stress-response and the presence of genes that are directly related to osmotolerance and psychrotolerance in both novel yeasts described. …”
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