Association between the number of pregnancies and hearing loss: NHANES 1999–2018 by Haohong Lai, Juntao Wu, ZhuoYi Chen, Minqian Gao, Haidi Yang

“…Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 5,269 U.S. women aged 20 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2018. Reproductive health data, including the number of pregnancies, were obtained via self-reported questionnaires. …”
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Woody legacies of railroad ties from the Southern Atacama Desert used to strengthen Nothofagus obliqua tree-ring chronologies from Northern Patagonia by Isadora Schneider-Valenzuela, Ariel A. Muñoz, Duncan A. Christie, Karin Klock-Barría, María Eugenia Solari, Marcelo Madariaga-Burgos, Rocío Urrutia-Jalabert, Isabella Aguilera-Betti, Santiago Ancapichún, Alejandro Venegas-González, Mauro E. González

“…This exploitation resulted in degradation of this Northern Patagonian ecosystem with severe biodiversity implications. This also has prevented the development of multicentury N. obliqua tree-ring width chronologies, with implications for regional environmental and paleoclimatological studies. …”
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The Prevalence of Vitamin B12, Hemoglobin, and Ferritin Deficiency in Patients with Morbid Obesity and Changes in their Blood Levels after Bariatric Surgery by Fahimeh Soheilipour, Soroush Nematollahi, Azadeh Mottaghi, Mahtab Ordooei, Mohammad Karim Shahrzad, Mohammadreza Alaei, Gholamreza Bahoush, Mohammad Ebrahimian, Delaram Eskandari

“…Assessing hemoglobin (Hb), vitamin B12, and ferritin deficiencies is crucial for morbidly obese patients due to the significant implications these deficiencies can have on their overall health and well-being. …”
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The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis by Yuval Haber, Dorit Hadar Shoval, Inbar Levkovich, Dror Yinon, Karny Gigi, Oori Pen, Tal Angert, Zohar Elyoseph, Zohar Elyoseph

“…Future research should systematically evaluate the generalizability, efficacy, and ethical implications of these tools across diverse populations and therapeutic contexts.…”
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Strengthening gender equality in small business and achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs): Comparative analysis of Kenya and Nigeria by Bolaji Jubril, Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi, Oluwaseun Samson Sojinu, Rosemary Ngari

“…The primary interview data was gathered from businesses in the manufacturing, services, information technology, transport, trading, and communications sectors. …”
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Spectrum of γ-Secretase dysfunction as a unifying predictor of ADAD age at onset across PSEN1, PSEN2 and APP causal genes by Sara Gutiérrez Fernández, Cristina Gan Oria, Dieter Petit, Wim Annaert, John M. Ringman, Nick C. Fox, Natalie S. Ryan, Lucía Chávez-Gutiérrez

“…The integration of PSEN1, PSEN2 and APP correlation data shows parallel but shifted lines, suggesting a common pathogenic mechanism with gene-specific shifts in onset. …”
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Social Workers’ Reports on Needs and Recommendations to Enhance School Safety by Natalie Fensterstock, Kate R. Watson, Luz E. Robinson, Vanessa R. Warri, Anthony A. Garcia, Chaoyue Wu, Sawyer Hogenkamp, Yinuo Xu, Hannah Garner, Danielle Dunn, Ron Avi Astor, Dorothy L. Espelage, Susan D. McMahon, Linda A. Reddy, Andrew Martinez, Eric M. Anderman, Frank C. Worrell

“…The implications of our findings for future research and practice are presented.…”
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Gendered ethnobotanical practices and their influence on livelihoods: Non-Timber Forest Product collection around Ayubia National Park by Mehwish Zaman, Asma Jabeen, Muhammad Waheed, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Abeer Hashem, Khalid F. Almutairi, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah, Rainer W. Bussmann

“…We analyzed traditional use patterns, trends, and economic value of NTFPs around the fringe three villages around the Ayubia National Park, Pakistan and discussed potential implications for conservation and livelihoods. Field surveys were conducted through snowball method and the data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 108 households. …”
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Should South Asian Stock Market Investors Think Globally? Investigating Safe Haven Properties and Hedging Effectiveness by Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Md. Nahiduzzaman, Sanjoy Kumar Sarker, Mohammad Bin Amin, Md. Ahsan Kabir, Fadoua Kouki, Abdul Rahman bin S Senathirajah, László Erdey

“…Drawing on methods like VaR and CVaR tail risk estimators, the DCC-GJR-GARCH time-varying connectedness approach, and cost-effectiveness tools for hedging, we analyze data spanning from 2014 to 2022 to assess these relationships comprehensively. …”
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The Impact of Camtasia-Based Learning Videos on Vocabulary Mastery in Eighth-Grade MTsN 1 Padang Pariaman by Yulva Maya Padilah, Amin Harahap, Haerani Kadar, Raudhatunnur

“…Analisis data meliputi statistik deskriptif, uji normalitas (Shapiro-Wilk), dan uji homogenitas (Levene's test). …”
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Exploration of the Motivating and Controlling Contexts of Childbearing in Yazd City by Maliheh Alimondegari, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati, Hamideh Shiri Mohammad Abaad, Zahra Falakodin, Forozandeh Kalantari

“…These demographic shifts, particularly the decline in fertility, have significant implications for the age structure of the population. …”
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Perceptions of generative AI in education: Insights from undergraduate and master’s-level future teachers by Maria Tsiani, Ioannis Lefkos, Nikolaos Fachantidis

“…As AI continues to transform educational practices, understanding its potential benefits, limitations, and ethical implications is critical. This study explores future educators’ perceptions of generative ΑΙ in higher education. …”
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Effects of Urban Configuration on Human Thermal Conditions in a Typical Tropical African Coastal City by Emmanuel Lubango Ndetto, Andreas Matzarakis

“…A long-term simulation of urban climate was done using the easily available long-term meteorological data from a nearby synoptic station in a tropical coastal city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. …”
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Professionalism of Project Management Team and Implementation of National Government Constituency Development Funded Projects in Kenya by Amayo Meshack Otieno, Jackline Akoth Odero, Ben Oseno

“…The study targeted 1680 project management committee members out of which a sample size of 323 was drawn using Yamane’s formula. Primary data was obtained by use of structured questionnaires and later analyzed by use of descriptive statistics which entailed mean as well as standard deviation and for inferential statistics the study used Pearson’s correlation and simple linear regression. …”
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Beyond clay: tracing Mekelle’s pottery tradition through ethnoarchaeological and sociocultural lenses by Kibrom Gebremariam

“…These findings have significant archaeological implications and offer insights into behavioral patterns within the community. …”
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Sertoli cells maintain Leydig cell number and peritubular myoid cell activity in the adult mouse testis. by Diane Rebourcet, Peter J O'Shaughnessy, Ana Monteiro, Laura Milne, Lyndsey Cruickshanks, Nathan Jeffrey, Florian Guillou, Tom C Freeman, Rod T Mitchell, Lee B Smith

“…This has implications for our understanding of male reproductive disorders and wider androgen-related conditions affecting male health.…”
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The Principle of Moderatism in The Formation of Fatwa of The Indonesian Ulema Council Number 83 of 2023 by Ahmad Agus Ramdlany, Ahmad Musadad

“…This research uses a qualitative method, with data collected through document analysis of fatwa texts, related scholarly works, and other relevant literature. …”
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Failure Mode and Effect Analysis on the Impact of Zakat on the Local Economy by Darmawan Darmawan, Siti Alfajriyani

“…Purpose: This study employs a risk management approach to analyze factors influencing the impact of zakat on the local economy, with a focus on stimulating economic activity and job creation. Design/methodology: Data were collected from respondents involved in failure risk assessments based on frequency, impact, and detection capabilities of zakat institutions. …”
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Air-Pollution-Mediated Microbial Dysbiosis in Health and Disease: Lung–Gut Axis and Beyond by Md Habibul Hasan Mazumder, Salik Hussain

“…Epidemiological and experimental data associate air pollution exposure with host microbial dysbiosis in the lungs and gut. …”
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The Role of Student Involvement and Engagement in Rural and Urban High School Environments on Postsecondary Transition and Academic Success by Victoria Parohl, Michelle Prytula

“…Implications for secondary and postsecondary instructors and advisors, as well as policymakers, are included. …”
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