Gynecological Malignancies in Albania: The Challenges of Cancer Care in a Low Resource Country by Kleida Mati, Carmelo Pozzo, Elona Cekani, Kleva Qeraj, Jona Prifti, Olti Pecini, Arlinda Elmasllari, Fatilba Skoku, Cesare Romagnolo

“…Furthermore, new therapeutic options, such as immunotherapy and targeted agents, are not commonly used for gynecological cancers in Albania. …”
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Global Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC)-Producing Gram-Negative Clinical Isolates: A Review by Matthew E. Falagas, Christina-Maria Asimotou, Maria Zidrou, Dimitrios S. Kontogiannis, Charalampos Filippou

“…Implementing proper infection control measures, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and enhanced surveillance is crucial.…”
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A compression method of educational material for special disciplines of technical University by Konstantin P. Baslyk

“…The possibility of compressing the teaching material of a special discipline is ensured by the commonality of the questions studied, as well as the using the same mathematical apparatus, approaches and methods in determining the main relations. …”
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Adaptation and psychometric properties of Psychological Skills Inventory for Sport (PSIS-R5) in Latvian athletes: Insights and implications for practice. by Katrina Volgemute, Gundega Ulme, Viktorija Perepjolkina, Renars Licis, Agita Abele, Rodrigo Lavins, Alīna Klonova, Anna Tihija, Everts Grants

“…While the Psychological Skills Inventory for Sport (PSIS-R5) is a commonly used tool in sports psychology worldwide, it has demonstrated various psychometric issues over time. …”
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Unilateral plyometric training effectively reduces lower limb asymmetry in athletes: a meta-analysis by Wei Sun, Wei Sun, Hui Li, Luping Qu, Yuehui Zhou, Xiaoyang Cao, Ke Wang, Ke Li

“…Plyometric training (PT) and complex training (CT) are commonly used interventions for this problem, but existing evidence on their effectiveness remains inconsistent.ObjectiveThis meta-analysis aimed to evaluate PT and CT’s effects on athletes’ lower limb asymmetry. …”
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Maternal awareness of newborn danger signs before discharge: a secondary analysis of baseline data from a quasi-experimental study in Uganda by Businge Alinaitwe, Francis Nkunzimaana, Charles Kato, Rachel Uwimbabazi, Petranilla Nakamya, Molly McCoy, Adam Kaplan, Elizabeth Ayebare, Jameel Winter, Tom Denis Ngabirano

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Exploring nurse and patient perspectives on WeChat-based prenatal education in Chinese public hospitals: a qualitative inquiry by Yushi He, Guangmei Fan, Guangrui Fan, Dandan Liu

“…Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify commonalities and divergences between nurse-driven and patient-driven experiences. …”
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Insecticide resistance in the field populations of the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus in Beijing: resistance status and associated detoxification genes by Xiaojie Zhou, Jing Li, Ruoyao Ni, Xinghui Qiu, Yong Zhang, Ying Tong

“…Understanding the current status and potential mechanisms of insecticide resistance is an important prerequisite for devising strategies to maintain the sustainability of vector control programs. In this study, we investigated the current status and probable candidate detoxification genes associated with insecticide resistance in the Asian tiger mosquito in Beijing, the capital city of China.MethodsBioassays were conducted on three field populations of Ae. albopictus collected from urban communities in Beijing by exposure to diagnostic doses of permethrin, deltamethrin, malathion, and propoxur. …”
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Flexible grant schemes: a systematic scoping review by Bojana Klepac, Amy Mowle, Erin Fitzpatrick, Melinda Craike

“…One way is through grant-making to other organisations to support the delivery of programs, projects, services, or activities. There is a growing interest in non-traditional approaches to grant-making, including flexible grant schemes. …”
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Poppers use, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Chongqing, China by Huailiang Chen, Jin Chen, Qingge Zhao, Min Zhou

“…Tailored harm reduction programs and counseling should be implemented to mitigate the use of poppers and address their potential risks.…”
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Age and pattern of cervical smear cytology in Federal Medical Centre Asaba – a five year review by Daniel Nnaemeka Onwusulu, Samuel okwuchukwu ilikannu, Chikodili Ogugwa Ochuba, Valentine Idama, Emmanuel Egboduku, Adeniyi Johnson Fagbemi, Sunday Emmanuel Jombo

“…</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Population screening programs should be encouraged for the inclusion of younger women in whom lower grade lesions are commoner to reduce the prevalence of cervical cancer in our population.…”
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Assays to detect beta-tubulin codon 200 polymorphism in Trichuris trichiura and Ascaris lumbricoides. by Aissatou Diawara, Lesley J Drake, Richard R Suswillo, Jimmy Kihara, Donald A P Bundy, Marilyn E Scott, Carli Halpenny, J Russell Stothard, Roger K Prichard

“…The benzimidazole (BZ) drugs, albendazole (ALB) and mebendazole (MBZ), are commonly used for mass treatment for STH. Unfortunately, there is concern that increased use of anthelmintics could select for resistant populations of these human parasites. …”
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Penggunaan ponsel pintar sebagai faktor risiko terjadinya nyeri kepala primer pada mahasiswa kedokteran Untan by Kim Liung, Ery Hermawati, Willy Handoko

“…Headache is one of the common symptoms found in nervous system disorders. …”
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Current State and Prospects of Development of the Fuel and Energy Complex of France by A. B. Sekacheva

“…Separately, the author presented the analyses of energy problems of France in the interaction with the supranational structures of the European Union and considered the participation of this country in the development of a common energy policy for the integration. The author determined the advantages of the French fuel and energy sector in comparison with other EU member states. …”
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: pathophysiology and therapeutic opportunities by Jiawen Dong, D Aled Rees

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome is characterised by excessive levels of androgens and ovulatory dysfunction, and is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. …”
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Probing the Clinical, Laboratory, and Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Malaria: A Case-Control Study by Ritesh Upadhyay, Annasaheb J. Dhumale, Chanchlesh Dehariya, Renu Waghmare, Amit Rangari

“…Background: The National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) has helped reduce the mortality from malaria in India, and there are alarmingly high mortality rates from anemia in certain geographical regions. …”
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Learning to Teach in Out-of-University and Out-of-School Environments in Primary Teacher Education in Estonia, Finland, and Sweden by Helene Uppin, Kimberly Norrman, Anne-Mai Näkk, Linn Areskoug, Inge Timoštšuk, Solveig Cornér, Erika Löfström

“…This multiple case study describes the common practices in the pre-service training of primary teachers at Tallinn University, University of Helsinki and Uppsala University concerning teaching in out-of-classroom learning environments. …”
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Investigating clinic transfers among HIV patients considered lost to follow-up to improve understanding of the HIV care cascade: Findings from a cohort study in rural north-eastern... by David Etoori, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson Kabudula, Alison Wringe, Brian Rice, Jenny Renju, Francesc Xavier Gomez-Olive, Georges Reniers

“…Transfers were graphically and geospatially visualised. Transfers were more common for women, patients living further from the clinic, and patients with higher baseline CD4 cell counts. …”
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Dietary Habits and Nutritional Challenges of the Elderly in Ghana by Auswell Amfo-Antiri, Nana Ama Frimpomaa Agyapong, Linda Cobbah

“…Data on food habits reveal that staple food consumption especially those grown within the study area is common. Rice (34.1%), game meat (47.1%), banana (63.9%), and garden eggs (27.8%) were the commonly consumed foods by frequency. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE BARRIERS TO THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTABILITY PRACTICES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS by Abimbola Olukemi Windapo, Olabode Emmanuel Ogunsanmi

“…Results indicated that constructability practices common to contractors include checking M & E drawings for clashes and errors; site-layout planning; and preparation of schedule/construction programmes. …”
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