Contribution of Aerosol Species to the 2019 Smoke Episodes over the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia by Nur Nazmi Liyana Mohd Napi, Maggie Chel Gee Ooi, Mohd Talib Latif, Liew Juneng, Mohd Shahrul Mohd Nadzir, Andy Chan, Li Li, Samsuri Abdullah

“…The transboundary smoke events in Indochina and Indonesia are linked to HP1 (March–April) and HP2(August–September), respectively from backward trajectory and MERRA-2 model re-analyses weather data. The correlation analysis showed a significantly strong positive correlation (r) of black carbon (HP1: 0.91; HP2: 0.96), organic carbon (HP1: 0.90; HP2: 0.94), and sulphate (HP1: 0.80; HP2: 0.61) with the aerosol optical depth (AOD) levels during high pollution episodes. …”
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Relationship Between Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Force, Sprint Acceleration Mechanics and Performance in National-Level Track and Field Athletes by Ioannis Stavridis, Maria Zisi, Gavriil G. Arsoniadis, Gerasimos Terzis, Charilaos Tsolakis, Giorgos P. Paradisis

“…The IMTPF, the sprint mechanical variables (theoretical maximum horizontal force (F₀), velocity (v₀), and power (P_max)), as well as the sprint performance data at 5 m distance intervals, were collected. Pearson’s product–moment correlation analysis revealed large linear associations between IMTPF and v₀ (r = 0.65, R² = 0.42, <i>p</i> = 0.009), as well as negative linear relationships between IMTPF and sprint times of 15 m (r = −0.53, R² = 0.28, <i>p</i> = 0.043), 20 m (r = −0.55, R² = 0.30, <i>p</i> = 0.033), 25 m (r = −0.57, R² = 0.33, <i>p</i> = 0.025), and 30 m (r = −0.60, R² = 0.36, <i>p</i> = 0.019). …”
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Comparing the Prevalence of Postpartum Depression in Women Receiving Midwifery Care Support and Those Without in Bandar Abbas by Masumeh Ghazanfarpour, Hashem Lashgari Kalat, Padide Jannati-ataei, Malihe Nasiri, Sahebeh Dadshahi

“…Participants were observed and assessed at the maternity ward of Bandar Abbas Social Security Hospital from August 2016 to January 2017. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), administered eight weeks postpartum. …”
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Potentials of Ultrahigh-Field MRI for the Study of Somatosensory Reorganization in Congenital Hemiplegia by Simona Fiori, Laura Biagi, Paolo Cecchi, Giovanni Cioni, Elena Beani, Michela Tosetti, Mirco Cosottini, Andrea Guzzetta

“…Group analysis was performed in the control group. Individual analyses in the native space were performed with data of hemiplegic subjects. …”
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Machine Learning Techniques Applied to COVID-19 Prediction: A Systematic Literature Review by Yunyun Cheng, Rong Cheng, Ting Xu, Xiuhui Tan, Yanping Bai

“…We systematically reviewed COVID-19 ML prediction models developed under the background of the epidemic using the PRISMA method. …”
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Correlation between systemic inflammatory response syndrome and prognosis of patients with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy by Kaiyue Zhang, Ziqun Qu, Rongyu Tang, Hongliang Dong, Jing Fan, Wei Ye

“…Methods Here, clinical data of 161 hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and HE were analyzed. …”
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Influences of social support following hip-fracture surgery for older adults with cognitive impairment and their family caregivers by Ming-Yueh Tseng, Jersey Liang, Ying-Jen Chen, Chi-Chuan Wu, Yea-Ing L. Shyu

“…Methods This secondary analysis utilized data from a single-blind clinical trial involving 131 dyads randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. …”
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Global insights into overactive bladder management: A survey of physician preferences and practices by Omer Anis, Mikolaj Przydacz, Tyler Trump, Saar Anis, Howard B. Goldman

“…The survey, conducted from April to July 2024, collected anonymous responses from 201 physicians. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and ANOVA using R software. …”
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A systematic review of cheerleading injuries: epidemiological characteristics, biomechanical mechanisms, and prevention strategies by Chenliang Deng, Qiaoyan Yu

“…Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) screening procedures, 27 studies were ultimately included for analysis.ResultsEpidemiological data show that from 2010 to 2019, the United States cheerleading injuries exhibited an annual 15% decline in overall rates, but concussions increased by 44% annually, and hospitalization rates rose by 9%. …”
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Construction of Pain Management Strategies After Hepatectomy: Evidence Summary and Delphi Study by Wang Y, Song X, Wang S, Bai T, Li R, Liu H, Liu Y, Han Z

“…Cr should be above 0.700 and the coefficient of variation (CV) should be below 0.25. Data analysis was performed using SPSS V.25.0.Results: A total of 14 studies were included, and we summarized 13 first-level items and 48  second-level items by two rounds of Delphi. …”
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Effect of cutting parameters and tool coating on residual stress and cutting temperature in dry hard turning of AISI 52100 steel using finite element method by Sandip Mane, Rajkumar Bhimgonda Patil, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Choon Kit Chan, Yong Xu

“…The cutting temperature data recorded using embedded thermocouple technique with infrared thermometers showed a good agreement with the FEM results. …”
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Prevalence of symptom exaggeration among North American independent medical evaluation examinees: A systematic review of observational studies. by Andrea J Darzi, Li Wang, John J Riva, Rami Z Morsi, Rana Charide, Rachel J Couban, Samer G Karam, Kian Torabiardakani, Annie Lok, Shanil Ebrahim, Sheena Bance, Regina Kunz, Gordon H Guyatt, Jason W Busse

“…Paired reviewers independently assessed risk of bias and extracted data. We performed a random-effects model meta-analysis to estimate the overall prevalence of symptom exaggeration and explored potential subgroup effects for sex, age, education, clinical condition, and confidence in the reference standard. …”
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Clinical and immunological characteristics of medical students depending on the duration and program of study by S. A. Chebotov, R. T. Urazmambetov, I. I. Andreeva, M. V. Kharitonova

“…The data obtained indicate that in the first year students with an additional load in the form of a military training program have a more difficult time adapting to learning in comparison with first-year students of the medical faculty. …”
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Health-related quality of life and associated factors among children with Transfusion-dependent β-thalassaemia: a cross-sectional study in Guangxi Province by Jingyi Qiao, Bingxing Luo, Jian Ming, Xinhua Zhang, Junling Weng, Qingwen Deng, Shanyan Zhou, Yingyao Chen

“…Structured questionnaires were employed to gather relevant data on sociodemographic variables, disease characteristics, treatments, and associated costs. …”
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Academic Staff Perspectives on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Pharmaceutical Sciences Research and Writing: A Qualitative Study. by Samer Imad Mohammed, Dheyaa Jabbar Kadhim, Basma Zuheir Al-Metwali, Ehab Mudher Mikhael, Noor Mohammed Hassan

“…The interviews were done in person with the participants from May to November 2023. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Ten academics aged 41 to 59 years participated in this study. …”
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Surgical management of intraventricular hemorrhage and posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus in premature infants – single center experience by David Krahulik, Martin Wita, Vanda Volkova, Jan Halek, Jan Krahulik, Filip Blazek

“…IVH was graded using the modified Papile classification. Clinical data, imaging findings, and surgical outcomes were collected. …”
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Atención a la diversidad y discursos sobre lecturas en Educación Superior / Attention to diversity and discourses on readings in Higher Education by Aurora Martínez Ezquerro

“…This situation poses the need to develop specific training to address diversity with reading itineraries. …”
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Clinical Deformity Correction Following Minimally Invasive Akin Osteotomy Fixated with Single 2.5mm Screw, A Prospective Study by Austin Alecxih MD, Tyler Goodwin MD, Joseph Duff MD, Dillon Morrow MD, Andrew Wilson BS, Jesse Doty MD

“…There is limited data analyzing individualized performance and maintenance of correction with the addition of a percutaneous Akin osteotomy. …”
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Radiation enteritis associated with temporal sequencing of total neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer: a preliminary study by Chen-ying Ma, Yi Fu, Lou Liu, Jie Chen, Shu-yue Li, Lu Zhang, Ju-ying Zhou

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data from 92 patients with LARC who received TNT. …”
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A clinical scoring system to prioritise investigation for tuberculosis among adults attending HIV clinics in South Africa. by Yasmeen Hanifa, Katherine L Fielding, Violet N Chihota, Lungiswa Adonis, Salome Charalambous, Nicola Foster, Alan Karstaedt, Kerrigan McCarthy, Mark P Nicol, Nontobeko T Ndlovu, Edina Sinanovic, Faieza Sahid, Wendy Stevens, Anna Vassall, Gavin J Churchyard, Alison D Grant

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To develop a diagnostic prediction model for TB, for symptomatic adults attending for routine HIV care, to prioritise TB investigation.…”
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