Association between Corneal Stiffness Parameter at the First Applanation and Keratoconus Severity by Kaili Yang, Liyan Xu, Qi Fan, Shengwei Ren

“…It was lower in keratoconus than that in normal eyes and could be helpful in identifying keratoconus eyes from normal eyes. Further researches would be warranted to expand the clinical utility of SP-A1.…”
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Mathematical modelling and phylodynamics for the study of dog rabies dynamics and control: A scoping review. by Maylis Layan, Simon Dellicour, Guy Baele, Simon Cauchemez, Hervé Bourhy

“…Future integrative approaches that use phylodynamic analyses and mechanistic models within a single framework could take full advantage of not only viral sequences but also additional epidemiological information as well as dog ecology data to refine our understanding of rabies spread and control. This would represent a significant improvement on past studies and a promising opportunity for canine rabies research in the frame of the One Health concept that aims to achieve better public health outcomes through cross-sector collaboration.…”
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Rural-urban disparity in uptaking skilled antenatal care visits by pregnant women in Bangladesh: Zero and One Inflated Poisson regression model. by Lubana Tanvia, M Ershadul Haque, Wasimul Bari

“…However, there is a general tendency of pregnant mothers in Bangladesh of receiving skilled antenatal care (SANC) service once, or even never which refrains us to ensure World Health Organization (WHO) recommended eight plus SANC visits, additionally, to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number three.…”
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Perceived benefits and challenges one year after receiving brief therapy in a district psychiatric centre. An exploration of patients' and GPs' experiences: A qualitative study. by Hilde V Markussen, Lene Aasdahl, Petter Viksveen, Marit B Rise

“…Additionally, we suggest implementing joint assessment meetings to facilitate comprehensive information exchange and coordination among different care levels. This approach would improve assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up strategies, ultimately leading to better patient care and resource management.…”
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Pengembangan Gim Simulasi Kehidupan untuk Peningkatan Literasi Grafik Menggunakan Framework DPE by Erico Silitonga, Eriq Muhammad Adams Jonemaro, Muhammad Aminul Akbar

“…The results of the black box testing show 100% valid in the test, so the system is proven to work properly. From the competency tests it can also be seen that the average score has increased from 70,657 to 81,090. …”
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Detention of a person under suspicion of committing a criminal offence and the possibility to appeal in criminal proceedings by V. M. Fedchenko

“…The article analyzes the provisions of the current criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine and separate scientific works in the field of criminal procedure regarding the detention of a person under suspicion of committing a criminal offense without a decision of the investigating judge or a court, especially when the detention of a person under suspicion is carried out by an authorized official at the scene of the crime or immediately after its commission. …”
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Community Integration of Disability: A Bibliometric and Knowledge-Map Analysis by Wang S, Li D, Liu C, Sun X, Shi Y, Wang H, Zhang H

“…Research on community integration related to traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, children, and spinal cord injuries is current focus of community integration. …”
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Thrombotic vs. Bleeding Events of Interruption of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy within 12 Months among Patients with Stent-Driven High Ischemic Risk Definition following PCI by Hao-Yu Wang, Bo Xu, Chen-Xi Song, Chang-Dong Guan, Li-Hua Xie, Yan-Yan Zhao, Zhong-Xing Cai, Sheng Yuan, Ke-Fei Dou

“…There is a paucity of real-world data regarding the clinical impact of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) interruption (temporary or permanent) among patients at high ischemic risk. …”
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Predictive Policing and Enhancing Security Performance through Artificial Intelligence Applications by Bensalem Kheira

“…This paper stress the importance of leveraging predictive technologies to foster preparedness, resilience, and security in an increasingly interconnected world. By modernizing infrastructures and embracing AI-driven strategies, nations can navigate the complexities of the digital era effectively, paving the way for sustainable progress and global stability.…”
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Human-Centered Design of an mHealth Tool for Optimizing HIV Index Testing in Wartime Ukraine: Formative Research Case Study by Nancy Puttkammer, Elizabeth Dunbar, Myroslava Germanovych, Mariia Rosol, Matthew Golden, Anna Hubashova, Vladyslav Fedorchenko, Larisa Hetman, Liudmyla Legkostup, Jan Flowers, Olena Nesterova

“…CASI-Plus provides client-facing information on APS methods and uses a standardized, self-guided questionnaire with nonjudgmental language for clients to list partners who would benefit from HIV testing. The tool also enables health care workers (HCWs) to see summarized data to facilitate partner tracking. …”
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Cardiomeds, an mHealth App for Self-Management to Support Swiss Patients With Heart Failure: 2-Stage Mixed Methods Usability Study by Lisa Simioni, Elena Tessitore, Hamdi Hagberg, Aurélie Schneider-Paccot, Katherine Blondon, Liliane Gschwind, Philippe Meyer, Frederic Ehrler

“…In response to open questions, 85% (17/20) of the participants responded that they would like to use the app when it became available. …”
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Identification of QTL for Plant Height Traits in Single-segment Substitution Lines of Wild Rice by Xingxin DAI, Yanjie LIU, Chengxia LI, Rui TANG, Jiamei MU, Xuelin FU

“…Through fully exploring the elite genetic loci for plant height in wild rice, it would be helpful in the enrichment of dwarf genes and to provide new genetic resources for breeding rice varieties with ideal plant height.…”
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Exploring in vivo human brain metabolism at 10.5 T: Initial insights from MR spectroscopic imaging by Lukas Hingerl, Bernhard Strasser, Simon Schmidt, Korbinian Eckstein, Guglielmo Genovese, Edward J. Auerbach, Andrea Grant, Matt Waks, Andrew Wright, Philipp Lazen, Alireza Sadeghi-Tarakameh, Gilbert Hangel, Fabian Niess, Yigitcan Eryaman, Gregor Adriany, Gregory Metzger, Wolfgang Bogner, Małgorzata Marjańska

“…Here, we present the preliminary findings from 3D MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) of the human brain conducted with the world's first 10.5 T whole-body MR system. Methods: Employing a custom-built 16-channel transmit and 80-channel receive MR coil at 10.5 T, we conducted MRSI acquisitions in six healthy volunteers to map metabolic compounds in the human cerebrum in vivo. …”
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Protective Effects of Gynostemma pentaphyllum Saponins on Liver Injury in Guinea Pigs of Hyperlipemia Based on Oxidative Stress by Tianyi DAI, Donglian LIU, Xingmin QIN, Chengling GAO, Jiayi LI, Hailing KUANG

“…The fluorescence expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 proteins in both the high and low dose groups of GPs significantly increased (P<0.01). Conclusion: GPs would have a good hepatic protective effect through significantly improve oxidative stress levels by activate the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in guinea pigs of hyperlipemia.…”
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Reflexive Methods of Knowledge in Educational Activities: Phenomenological Hermeneutics by T. N. Korneenko

“…Today, lifelong learning and self-education individual skills are of paramount importance for each representative of the society in relation to the world trends of a post-industrial era: economic domination in the innovative sector, progressive increase of intensity of information flows and rates of distribution of high technologies, rapid development of science and industry of knowledge, quickly changing and becoming tougher requirements to professionalism, qualification and creativity of experts irrespective of the sphere of employment. …”
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From the history of Lithuanian picture books (1900-1930) by Ingrida Korsakaitė

“…Ptašekas bookshop in Kaunas published especially many picture books during the period between the two world wars, but most of them featured imported German illustrations. …”
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An Assessment of Microfinance Institution Services and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality. by Mugarura, Elijah

“…The study also found out that development of managerial skills positively affected SMEs performance mainly by improving SME governance, increasing business vision through met objectives and plans as well as motivating employees to work hard for better hence guaranteeing SMEs ability to compete, survival and thrive in a dynamic environment. …”
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Production of Biogas from Bio-Degradable Municipal Solid Waste – A Way of Resource Recovery. by Atatiru, Faiza

“…The rate of solid waste generation was reported to be 0.77kg/person/day with recovery rates from 5-40%. In 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tonnes of solid wastes, amounting to footprint of 0.79kg per person per day. …”
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Effects of Bride Price on Women's Rights Among the Bakiga in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kitumba Sub-County. by Asiimwe, Bettus

“…The government should also tighten laws on domestic violence that incriminate individuals found violating the Law. This would help to deter people found of beating their wives and reducing them into objects and not loving them as partners.…”
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Joint Education Provision: A Relief or Challenge to Quality Education Services in Uganda. “A Study in Buganda Region”. by Sempungu, Godfrey

“…Grounded in the Ugandan education system’s practice of joint education service delivery, without losing sight of the bulk of private education providers, this study sought to test whether the quality of education delivered today is better than what it would be if one stakeholder provided the service. …”
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