Niche markets for sustainable agri-food systems: A systematic review by Kehinde Oluseyi Olagunju, Simone Angioloni, Maurizio Canavari

“…Using the PRISMA framework, this study performs a systematic literature review up to November 2024 to gather existing evidence on how niche markets can promote sustainable agri-food systems while also identifying challenges and policy options. …”
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Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics of Adolescents who Attempted Suicide and Differences in Clinical Characteristics Related to Tobacco, Alcohol, and Substance Use by Buket Canlan Özaydın, Mustafa Selahattin Yeşil, Börte Gürbüz Özgür, Hatice Aksu

“…In the tobacco, alcohol, and substance user group, being male (p < .01), having a father who smokes (p = .05) or consumes alcohol (p < .01), having self-injurious behavior (p < .001), having a history of recurrent suicide attempts (p < .05), having a psychiatric diagnosis (p < .001), and not being in the formal education system (p = .01) were more common than in non-tobacco, alcohol, and substance users. …”
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Practice patterns in pediatric myopia management: Insights from a 2023 survey among Indian ophthalmologists by Lav Kochgaway, Anuradha Chandra, Ipsita Basu, Debarpita Chaudhury, Jitendra Jethani, Arup Bhaumik

“…Methods: The survey aimed to gather insights into physicians' perceptions and experiences concerning the clinical and treatment aspects of myopia in children. …”
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Aetiological, seasonal and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan (2016–2022): a retrospective study of surveillance data by Sangay Dorji, Kinley Gyem, Sonam Pelden, Dorji Tshering, Kinley Penjor, Rinzin Wangchuk, Jigme Tenzin, Birdi Lal Phuyel

“…Objectives This study aimed to identify the aetiological spectrum, seasonal distribution and antimicrobial resistance patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan.Study design and setting The study used a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis of secondary data gathered through a passive, hospital-based sentinel surveillance for diarrhoeal disease across 12 hospitals, representing Bhutan’s demographically diverse regions.Participants A total of 3429 participants’ data of all age groups who presented with diarrhoea at sentinel hospitals between 1 January 1 2016 and 31 December 2022 were analysed.Results Diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli (DEC), Shigella, Salmonella and Aeromonas spp. were predominant bacterial pathogens, while Rotavirus, Astrovirus and Norovirus were the leading viral pathogens. …”
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Early Age of the First Myopic Spectacle Prescription, as an Indicator of Early Onset of Myopia, Is a Risk Factor for High Myopia in Adulthood by Wei-Yu Chiang, Yun-Wen Chen, Yu-Peng Liu, Yung-Hsun Liu, Pei-Chang Wu

“…Only 3.3% of participants had fathers with high myopia, while 6.0% had mothers with high myopia. …”
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Antiasthmatic Medicinal Plants of Tanzania: An Ethnomedicinal and Ethnopharmacological Review by David Sylvester Kacholi

“…The review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. To gather relevant literature on antiasthmatic TMPs used by Tanzanians, a web search using electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest, Academic Library, Web of Science, SciFinder, Wiley Online Library, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and African Journals Online) was conducted. …”
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Nurturing care during COVID-19: a rapid review of early evidence by Bernadette Daelmans, Tarun Dua, Vanessa Cavallera, Kristy Hackett, Kerrie Proulx, Rachel Lenzi-Weisbecker, Rachel Hatch, Carina Omoeva

“…Lastly, studies suggest that fathers’ engagement in caregiving increased during the early phase of the pandemic, children’s outdoor play and physical activity decreased (while screen time increased), and emergency room visits for child injuries decreased.Conclusion The results highlight key evidence gaps (ie, breastfeeding support and opportunities for early learning) and suggest the need for increased support and evidence-based interventions to ensure young children and other caregivers are supported and protected during the pandemic.…”
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Have you seen this fish? Important contribution of stakeholder observations in documenting the distribution and spread of an alien fish species in Iceland by Theresa Henke, Hlynur Bárðarson, Magnús Thorlacius, Guðbjörg Asta Ólafsdóttir

“…In recent years, experiential knowledge of the public, or specific stakeholder groups, has become increasingly popular to gather species’ occurrence data. In the context of aquatic alien species recreational fishermen often represent a valuable stakeholder group. …”
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Simple methods for estimating the maximum 24-hour urinary potassium excretion in kidney failure without replacement therapy patients by Danyang Zhang, Yukun Wang, Shimin Jiang, Wenge Li

“…We developed and validated two new models to assess the upper limit of dietary potassium consumption in this high-risk cohort, using the maximum 24-hour urinary potassium excretion as a proxy.Methods The data of 145 kidney failure without replacement therapy patients with hyperkalemia was gathered. The prediction models were developed using multilayer perceptron and stepwise multiple linear regression utilizing a stochastic sample of 102 (70%) patients. …”
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Mapping the Land Suitability for Paddy, Corn, and Soybean in Tropical Situation of Jombang District, Indonesia by Zainal Arifin, Dwi Setyorini, Donald Sihombing, Sugiono Sugiono, Evy Latifah, Mohammad Saeri, Catur Hermanto, Amik Krismawati, Nurul Istiqomah, Eni Fidiyawati

“…This research includes the following 3 series of activities: (1) data gathering and administration, (2) field activities, and (3) data processing. …”
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Professionally focused vlog in pre-service foreign language teacher education by A. Melnyk

“…Its genesis is ascribed to contemporary pedagogical demands for the establishment of an enriching multimedia educational environment, envisioned to foster the augmentation of interaction; the integration of authentic online resources and tasks, inciting students to explore diverse professional and pedagogical issues; the cultivation of the skills pertinent to both independent and collaborative information gathering, transforming it into a profound learning experience that steers clear of a linear sequence in favor of a comprehensive array of sources for forging personalized learning pathways. …”
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Parental wellbeing, parenting, and child mental health in families with young children in Arghakhanchi, Nepal by Sirjana Adhikari, Hari Rana³, Mahesh Prasad Joshi, Sabrina Cheng, Theresa Castillo, Keng-Yen Huang

“…Methods This cross-sectional study recruited parents (N = 393) whose children attended preschool to primary classes in the Arghakhanchi district of Nepal. Data were gathered through parent interviews. Structural Equation Modeling was used to examine the pathways of the mediational mechanism that examined the influence of parental well-being on parenting and children’s mental health outcomes. …”
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Higher gut Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria population in early pregnancy is associated with lower risk of gestational diabetes in the second trimester by Seyedeh Neda Mousavi, Navid Momeni, Hossein Chiti, Howra Mahmoodnasab, Mohammad Ahmadi, Siamak Heidarzadeh

“…Materials and methods Three-hundred healthy women aged 18–40 years who were in the first trimester were participated in this cohort study and followed to the screening time for GDM diagnosis (in 24–28 weeks of pregnancy). Stool samples were gathered in the first trimester. GDM was diagnosed based on the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Groups. …”
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Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study. by Helen Adesoba, Adesola Olumide, Kehinde Oluwadiya, Ajibola Oladiran, Kehinde Ojifinni, Oluwafemi Popoola, Carl Bonander

“…<h4>Results</h4>Stakeholders identified the most feasible scope for the trauma registry (TR) as daily data collection on all trauma patients from their initial presentation to discharge or death. This data would be gathered primarily at two critical points: the accident/emergency department and the wards where trauma patients are admitted. …”
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Comparative cross-sectional study on the prevalence, determinants and willingness to use long-acting reversible contraception among female students attending public and private uni... by Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Taofeek Adedayo Sanni, Kabir Adekunle Durowade, Olusegun Elijah Elegbede, Kayode Rasaq Adewoye, Oluseyi Adedeji Aderinwale, John Olujide Ojo, Ayo Kamal Alabi, Richard Dele Agbana, Joy Bosan

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, determinants and willingness to use LARC among undergraduate female students attending public and private universities in Ekiti State, Southwest NigeriaDesign This survey employed a cross-sectional comparative study design.Setting Public and private universities in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria.Participants 418 female students in their undergraduate years at public and private universities (208 students in public universities and 210 students in private universities).Primary and secondary outcomes A semistructured questionnaire was used to gather data, and analysis was done using IBM SPSS V.25. …”
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Index-based livestock insurance schemes to manage climate risks in Ethiopia: determinants of farmer’s willingness to pay and lessons learned from Dasenech district, South Omo by Tagesse Melketo, Degefa Tolossa, Meskerem Abi, Sisay Bedeke, Tenaw Fentaw

“…A mixed research method was employed to gather data from primary and secondary sources. Cross-sectional data were obtained from 157 cattle farmers, drawn randomly from the study area. …”
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Various prosthodontic options for malpositioned implants in the anterior region: A narrative review by Archana K Sanketh, Shrutika, N. Kalavathy, Mitha Shetty, Roshan Kumar, V Anuradha

“…However, in certain cases, surgical corrections rather than prosthetic modifications would be required to improve results, which may pose a limitation.…”
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Transportation and production collaborative scheduling optimization with multi-layer coding genetic algorithm for non-pipelined wells by Qiushi Li, Yuze Li, Haitong Sun, Wei Song, Honghong Li, Xiaoyong Gao, Chaodong Tan, Yaoyun Liu, Hongbing Liu

“…The construction of large-scale gathering pipelines has large investment. So the current production mode is featured by single well tank oil storage, oil tank truck transportation and manual tank truck scheduling. …”
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Associations between parental bonding and health-related quality of life in a clinical sample of youths aged 14–35 years in Singapore by Yoke Boon Tan, Eng Hong Tay, Shazana Shahwan, Yunjue Zhang, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Mythily Subramaniam

“…Results: About half of the sample reported affectionless control for mothers (46.6%) and fathers (45.9%). After controlling for sociodemographic variables, no significant relationship was found between aspects of parental bonding and PCS scores. …”
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Injury characteristics, mechanisms, and game circumstances in junior community-level Australian football by Indianna L. Franke, Andrea B. Mosler, Brooke E. Patterson, Kay M. Crossley, Patrick Clifton, Steven McPhail, Mark J. Scholes, Matthew G. King

“…The injury surveillance survey gathered information relating to the injury characteristics, game circumstances and management undertaken. …”
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