Phenomenological Exploration of Organ Donor Families’ Experiences: From Decision-Making to the Consequences of Life Donation by Yazdan Karimi Monjarmooei, SeyedAlireza Afshani, Ali Ruhani, Mohammad Mobaraki, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati

“…This interview format allowed for gathering comprehensive, first-hand accounts from participants about their experiences related to organ donation decision-making and its aftermath. The interview data were transcribed and converted into text, which was then systematically coded and interpreted using the analytical method proposed by Moustakas. …”
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The Robust Detection and Spatial Distribution of Acetaldehyde in Orion KL: Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array Observations and Chemical Modeling by Miwha Jin, Anthony J. Remijan, Robin T. Garrod, Giseon Baek, Martin Cordiner, Steven Charnley, Eric Herbst, Jeong-Eun Lee

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Applying Mobile Technology to Address Gender-Based Violence in Rural Nigeria: Experiences and Perceptions of Users and Stakeholders by Friday Okonofua, Babatunde Adelekan, Erika Goldson, Zubaida Abubakar, Ulla Mueller, Audu Alayande, Tellson Ojogun, Lorretta Ntoimo, Oluwatosin Sanyaolu, Juliet Omokaro, Vivian Onoh, Bukky Williams, Ibrahim Muhammed, Joy Adeniran, Emilene Anakhuekha, Ogochukwu Udenigwe, Sanni Yaya

“…Interviews were conducted with some callers, health care providers, and CSO staff to explore their experiences with the device. The interviews and data from the server were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. …”
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A Validation Study of Liver Volumetry Estimation by a Semiautomated Software in Patients Undergoing Hepatic Resections by Suyash S. Kulkarni, Nitin Sudhakar Shetty, Kunal B. Gala, Shraddha Patkar, Amrita Narang, Ashwin M. Polnaya, Sushil Patil, Neeraj G. Shetty, Falguni Hota, Mahesh Goel

“…The statistical analysis was performed with SPSS software version 24. Results Data on FLR estimation using the semiautomated software was available for 200 out of 388 patients who underwent formal hepatic resections. …”
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Effect of Steroids on the Progression of Alzheimer's Dementia: A Retrospective Chart Review by Julijana Zoran Conic, Alexandra Chetty, Lily Chen, Audrey Marsh, Sean Barry, Rodney Pattabhi, Thomas Reske, Erwin Aguilar, Lobna Ali

“…The patients were then divided into those who used systemic steroids and those who did not before the progression of their disease. Data on medication prescribed was used to measure the disease's progression. …”
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Machine learning based clinical decision tool to predict acute kidney injury and survival in therapeutic hypothermia treated neonates by Elif Keles, Syed Yaseen Ali, Pia Wintermark, Pieter Annaert, Floris Groenendaal, Suzan Şahin, Mehmet Yekta Öncel, Didem Armangil, Esin Koc, Malcolm R. Battin, Alistair J. Gunn, Adam Frymoyer, Valerie Chock, Djalila Mekahli, John van den Anker, Anne Smits, Karel Allegaert, Ulas Bagci

“…To our knowledge this is the first ML model trained on multicenter, multinational data specifically aimed at predicting neonates’ AKI, death, and survival within the first three days. …”
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Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries and Associated Outcomes at a Level 1 Trauma Center by Bharti Sharma, Tirth Patel, Hasan Al-Ali, George Agriantonis, Navin D. Bhatia, Carrie Garcia, Praise Nesamony, Jasmine Dave, Juan Mestre, Shalini Arora, Saad Bhatti, Zahra Shafaee, Suganda Phalakornkul, Kate Twelker, Jennifer Whittington

“…Demographic data, injury characteristics, vital signs, airway interventions, alcohol level, and insurance status were analyzed. …”
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Study protocol for a single-blind, parallel-group, randomised, controlled non-inferiority trial of 4-day intensive versus standard cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with obs... by David Mataix-Cols, Oskar Flygare, Erik Andersson, Sofia Dahlén, Volen Z Ivanov, Christian Rück, Filipa Sampaio, Ekaterina Ivanova, Robin Fondberg, Max Sannemalm, Sofia Asplund

“…Hypotheses were specified and analysis code published before data collection started. Results from all analyses will be reported in accordance with the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials statement for non-pharmacological trials and Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards irrespective of outcome.Trial registration number NCT05608278.…”
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Nationwide survey on ICU visiting policies in Mainland of China: Current practices and perspectives by Yanxia Huang, Mei Meng, Xiaojun Pan, Sheng Zhang, Lidi Zhang, Jiao Liu, Dechang Chen

“…The survey was administered online and conducted anonymously, with participants completing it after scanning a two-dimensional bar code. Data were collected from January 2020 to June 2020. …”
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Hybrid hydrogen-electricity production using spherical tokamaks: a cost-driver sensitivity study and techno-economic analysis by J. Hidalgo-Salaverri, T. Griffiths, Z. Xuereb Conti, P. Cano-Megias, R. Chacartegui, M. Bluck, J. Ayllon-Guerola, A. Mancini, M. Garcia-Munoz, E. Viezzer

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Impact of autoimmune rheumatic diseases on birth outcomes: a population-based study by Nisha Parikh, Jennifer Strouse, Brittney M Donovan, Munazza Fatima, Ruth Fernandez-Ruiz, Rebecca J Baer, Nichole Nidey, Chelsey Forbess, Gretchen Bandoli, Randi Paynter, Laura Jeliffe-Pawlowski, Kelli K Ryckman, Namrata Singh

“…Our objective was to evaluate the impact of ARDs on preterm birth (PTB), congenital anomalies, low birth weight (LBW) and small for gestational age (SGA), in a large cohort of women.Methods We conducted a propensity score-matched analysis to predict ARD from a retrospective birth cohort of all live, singleton births in California occurring between 2007 and 2012. Data were derived from birth certificate records linked to hospital discharge International Classification of Diseases, ninth revision codes.Results We matched 10 244 women with a recorded ARD diagnosis (rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), antiphospholipid syndrome, PsA); ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) to those without an ARD diagnosis. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards dengue fever prevention and treatment among health care workers in Somalia: a cross-sectional study by Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Salah Ahmed Nur, Suleiman Elmi Ahmed, Bashiru Garba, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed, Jaweriya Bashir Ahmed, Hamdi Mohamed Isse, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Jihaan Hassan, Najib Isse Dirie, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud

“…A structured questionnaire was disseminated online, especially via WhatsApp, Messenger, and email. Data was cleaned, coded, and analysed using R programming software (version 4.4.0). …”
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Childcare as a social determinant of access to healthcare: a scoping review by Megan McArthur, Persephone Tian, Kimberly A. Kho, Kavita P. Bhavan, Kavita P. Bhavan, Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Anisha P. Ganguly

“…Two independent reviewers reviewed results to determine inclusions and exclusions. Studies were coded into salient themes utilizing an iterative inductive approach.ResultsAmong 535 search results, 526 met criteria for eligibility screening. …”
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LIMFAST. III. Timing Cosmic Reionization with the 21 cm and Near-infrared Backgrounds by Guochao Sun, Adam Lidz, Tzu-Ching Chang, Jordan Mirocha, Steven R. Furlanetto

“…Using the seminumerical code LIMFAST, we investigate the prospects for timing the reionization process by cross-correlating the 21 cm signal with the cosmic near-infrared background (NIRB) contributed by galaxies at z  > 5. …”
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Mahakala: A Python-based Modular Ray-tracing and Radiative Transfer Algorithm for Curved Spacetimes by Aniket Sharma, Lia Medeiros, George N. Wong, Chi-kwan Chan, Goni Halevi, Patrick D. Mullen, James M. Stone

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Missense variants in FRS3 affect body mass index in populations of diverse ancestries by Andrea B. Jonsdottir, Gardar Sveinbjornsson, Rosa B. Thorolfsdottir, Max Tamlander, Vinicius Tragante, Thorhildur Olafsdottir, Solvi Rognvaldsson, Asgeir Sigurdsson, Hannes P. Eggertsson, Hildur M. Aegisdottir, David O. Arnar, Karina Banasik, Doruk Beyter, Ragnar G. Bjarnason, Gyda Bjornsdottir, Søren Brunak, Mie Topholm Bruun, Joseph Dowsett, Eythor Einarsson, Gudmundur Einarsson, Christian Erikstrup, Run Fridriksdottir, Jonas Ghouse, Solveig Gretarsdottir, Gisli H. Halldorsson, Torben Hansen, Anna Helgadottir, Peter C. Holm, Erna V. Ivarsdottir, Kasper Karmark Iversen, Bitten Aagaard Jensen, Ingileif Jonsdottir, Stacey Knight, Kirk U. Knowlton, Snaedis Kristmundsdottir, Adalheidur E. Larusdottir, Olafur Th. Magnusson, Gisli Masson, Pall Melsted, Christina Mikkelsen, Kristjan H. S. Moore, Asmundur Oddsson, Pall I. Olason, Frosti Palsson, Ole Birger Pedersen, Michael Schwinn, Emil L. Sigurdsson, Aron Skaftason, Lilja Stefansdottir, Hreinn Stefansson, Thora Steingrimsdottir, Arni Sturluson, Unnur Styrkarsdottir, Erik Sørensen, Unnur D. Teitsdottir, Thorgeir E. Thorgeirsson, Gudmundur A. Thorisson, Unnur Thorsteinsdottir, Magnus O. Ulfarsson, Henrik Ullum, Arnor Vikingsson, G. Bragi Walters, DBDS Genomic Consortium, Lincoln D. Nadauld, Henning Bundgaard, Sisse Rye Ostrowski, Agnar Helgason, Bjarni V. Halldorsson, Gudmundur L. Norddahl, Samuli Ripatti, Daniel F. Gudbjartsson, Gudmar Thorleifsson, Valgerdur Steinthorsdottir, Hilma Holm, Patrick Sulem, Kari Stefansson

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Overall compilation of adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: a hypothesis-free systematic investigation using a nationwide cohort study by Hyein Han, Du Hyun Ro, Du Hyun Ro, Du Hyun Ro, Du Hyun Ro, Hyuk-Soo Han, Hyuk-Soo Han, Sungho Won, Sungho Won, Sungho Won, Sungho Won

“…To address this, we conducted a hypothesis-free screening of AEs within a large, single cohort.MethodsUsing a nationwide South Korean cohort, we selected 888,909 newly diagnosed OA patients with health screening data between 2010 and 2014. The first three characters of ICD codes were considered as potential AEs and their effects were evaluated. …”
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Interventions to improve mental health and well-being in care-experienced children and young people aged less than 25: the CHIMES systematic review by Rhiannon Evans, Sarah MacDonald, Robert Trubey, Jane Noyes, Michael Robling, Simone Willis, Soo Vinnicombe, Maria Boffey, Charlotte Wooders, Asmaa El-Banna, GJ Melendez-Torres

“…We conducted backward and forward citation tracking of included study reports. Data extraction We coded all eligible study reports as part of the review mapping, with intervention descriptions being coded using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist. …”
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Gyrokinetic profile prediction and validation of a negative triangularity plasma in ASDEX Upgrade by R. Bielajew, B. Vanovac, N.T. Howard, P. Rodriguez-Fernandez, L. Aucone, G.D. Conway, T. Happel, C. Holland, P. Mantica, J. Schellpfeffer, C. Yoo, A.E. White, the EUROfusion WPTE Team, the ASDEX Upgrade Team

“…In this work, gyrokinetic simulations are performed with the CGYRO code (Candy et al 2016 J. Comput. Phys. 324 73–93) for a negative triangularity H-mode plasma in ASDEX Upgrade, and compared with experimental measurements. …”
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Factors influencing smoking cessation in Lebanese patients with bladder cancer: A cross sectional study by Georges Horkoss, Joey El Khoury, Rami Halabi, Anthony Kanbar, Serge Assaf, Anthony Mina, Sabine El Breidi, Charbel Dabal, Charbel El Hachem, Maher Abdessater, Rodrigue Saad, Antoine Kassis, Raghid El Khoury

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