The experience of children using long-term non-invasive ventilation: a qualitative study by Deborah Olmstead, Deborah Olmstead, Allison Carroll, Allison Carroll, Jennifer Klein, Joanna E. MacLean, Joanna E. MacLean, Joanna E. MacLean

“…Findings were coded and grouped into identified themes.ResultsData analysis identified four themes: (1) “The double-edged sword,” which identified benefits and challenges of LT-NIV use; (2) “Feeling different,” where children and parents described fears, frustrations, and concerns including emotional and social implications, and physical changes; (3) “It's not just about the mask,” highlighted the influence of equipment issues, including the mask interface, headgear, tubing and humidity, and their impact on tolerance and use of LT-NIV; and (4) “Through the eyes of experience—children and parents as experts for change,” which captured ideas for the functional and aesthetic improvement of the equipment including the need for pediatric specific technology.ConclusionsLT-NIV use has two sides; it helps to improve lives though requires an investment of time and commitment to ensure success. …”
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Social distancing between personal belongings during the COVID-19 pandemic [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Atsunori Ariga, Kyoshiro Sasaki, Yoshitaka Masuda, Kohei Ueda, Ayumi Ikeda, Kaito Takashima, Wen Guo, Yuki Yamada

“…Pre-pandemic data was from Ariga (2016). Analysis was completed with one-tailed t-tests. …”
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Heterogeneous protein dynamics links to mitochondrial activity, glucose transporter, and ALDH cancer stem cell properties by Martin Krkoška, Zuzana Tylichová, Pavlína Zatloukalová, Petr Müller, Bořivoj Vojtěšek, Philip John Coates

“…We also analyzed publicly available gene expression profiling data of ALDH+ CSCs for alterations in mRNAs associated with proteostasis. …”
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A qualitative study exploring experiences of treatment in paediatric rheumatology - children’s, young people’s, parents’ and carers’ perspectives by Kassie Gracella Putri, Sunil Sampath, Charlotte Lucy Richardson, Alice McCloskey, Adam Pattison Rathbone

“…Joint qualitative semi-structured interviews with CYP and PC were used to collect data. Data were transcribed, quality checked and thematically analysed using NVivo 12.4 to identify findings. …”
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Applications of learning analytics in the study of academic performance in higher education: A pilot-tested meta-review protocol by Cristian Molla-Esparza, María Isabel Gómez-Núñez, Fran J. García-García

“…This study develops and empirically tests a systematic and replicable meta-review protocol, providing validated search equations and reliable processes for study selection and data coding. The meta-review will aim to describe the main features of how LA has been applied in the study of academic performance in higher education, and to explore practical implications and research challenges.…”
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Brain Network Abnormalities in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: Insights from Edge Functional Connectivity Analysis by Yongwang Xu, Hongfei Liu, Haiyan Liu, Defeng Lin, Sipeng Wu, Ziwen Peng

“…By employing this advanced method, we sought to gain deeper insights into FC alterations that may underlie the pathology of OCD. We collected data during movie watching from 44 patients with OCD and 33 healthy controls (HCs). …”
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Impact of market orientation on competitiveness: Analysis of internationalized medium-sized and large enterprises by Miklós Stocker, Lídia Várkonyi

“…Research Design & Methods: Quantitative large sample statistical analysis was conducted on a sample of Hungarian internationalized medium and large sized enterprises (n=119). Data was obtained by the survey method, MKTOR scale was implemented in the survey and financial data was also included. …”
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Evidence of active subglacial lakes under a slowly moving coastal region of the Antarctic Ice Sheet by J. F. Arthur, C. Shackleton, G. Moholdt, K. Matsuoka, J. van Oostveen

“…<p>Active subglacial lakes beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet provide insights into the dynamic subglacial environment, with implications for ice-sheet dynamics and mass balance. …”
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Thickness and Wavelength Optimizations of a High-Performance SPR Sensor Employing a Silver Layer and Black Phosphorus in Principal Directions by Jakub Chylek, Dalibor Ciprian, Petr Hlubina

“…Based on this analysis, for the reference structure at a wavelength of 632.8 nm, the optimized silver layer thickness is 50 nm, and the achieved RI sensitivity ranges from 193.9 to 251.5 degrees per RI unit (deg/RIU), with the highest FOM reaching 52.3 RIU<sup data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">−1</sup>. In addition, for the modified structure with BP, the achieved RI sensitivity varies in the range of 269.1–351.2 deg/RIU at the optimized wavelength of 628 nm, with the highest FOM reaching 44.7 RIU<sup data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">−1</sup> for the zigzag direction. …”
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Brief Report: Exercise and Blood Pressure in Older Adults—An Updated Look by George A. Kelley, Kristi S. Kelley

“…To provide more objective information regarding this nonpharmacologic approach, this study applied more robust methods to this data. Design. Meta-analysis of 41 randomized controlled trials representing 96 groups (52 exercise; 44 control). …”
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Anaesthetic emergence agitation in adults following general surgery: A scoping review by Meredith Heily, Marie Gerdtz, Rebecca Jarden, Yen Yap, Rinaldo Bellomo

“…Results: Twenty-five articles were identified and were eligible for data extraction. Risk factors included co-morbid conditions, anaesthetic agents and the presence of in-situ invasive devices. …”
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Leveraging ChatGPT for Empowering MSMEs: A Paradigm Shift in Problem Solving by Gautam Bapat, Rinku Mahindru, Anuj Kumar, Aruna Dev Rroy, Sanjay Bhoyar, Sonia Vaz

“…However, limitations arise from the model’s reliance on existing data, potentially introducing biases. Significantly, this research offers practical implications for both MSMEs and policymakers. …”
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Blood levels of copper, manganese, selenium, and zinc are positively associated with cognitive function and academic performance in adolescents by Abdur Rahman, Muddanna Rao, Ahmed Aldughpassi, Reem Jallad, Lemia Shaban

“…Improving micromineral status by public health intervention is strongly warranted, as academic performance during early-life education has implications on the later-life socio-economic status.…”
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Magnetic resonance imaging findings in Ghanaian patients presenting with low back pain: a single centre study by Godwill Acquah, Derick Seyram Sule, Lawrence Fesi, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Jacob Leonard Ago, Dennison Agala, William K. Antwi

“…Data was analysed descriptively and inferentially. …”
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Knowledge Management Applied to a University Training System in Angola Through a Diagnostic Tool by Diamilin Cutins Nodarse, Caridad Alonso Camaraza, Marcelina Cruz da Fonseca, Francisco Farnum Castro

“…An integrated diagnostic approach guided the study, combining document analysis, surveys, interviews, classroom observations, and a case study. Data collection involved 68 students, 30 faculty members, and 6 academic and administrative leaders. …”
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Partly cloudy with a chance of mosquitoes: Developing a flexible approach to forecasting mosquito populations by Travis McDevitt‐Galles, Arthur T. Degaetano, Sarah C. Elmendorf, John R. Foster, Howard S. Ginsberg, Mevin B. Hooten, Shannon LaDeau, Katherine M. McClure, Sara Paull, Erin Posthumus, Ilia Rochlin, Daniel Grear

“…Abstract Climate‐induced shifts in mosquito phenology and population structure have important implications for the health of humans and wildlife. The timing and intensity of mosquito interactions with infected and susceptible hosts are a primary determinant of vector‐borne disease dynamics. …”
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TBESO-BP: an improved regression model for predicting subclinical mastitis by Kexin Han, Yongqiang Dai, Huan Liu, Junjie Hu, Leilei Liu, Zhihui Wang, Liping Wei

“…The model is based on TBESO (Multi-strategy Boosted Snake Optimizer) and utilizes monthly Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) data to forecast the status of subclinical mastitis in cows.Materials and methodsThe Monthly Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) data spanning from January 2022 to July 2022 (full dataset) was partitioned into both the training and testing datasets. …”
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Using the Fraud Triangle framework to explore the impact of information technology misuse on academic fraud in accounting education: evidence from Indonesia by Dhany Efita Sari, Nadia Fauzi Asila, Rochman Hadi Mustofa, Suranto, Surya Jatmika, Noor Lela Ahmad, Septi Setianingrum, Risma Fadhilah

“…Data analysis was conducted using SmartPLS 2.3.9 with Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to test the hypotheses. …”
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Factors Contributing to Work‐Life Balance Among Iranian Nurses Working in Clinical Settings: A Multicenter Cross‐Sectional Study by Reza Jotare, Akram Ghahramanian, Mansour Ghafourifard, Tonia C. Onyeka

“…Design This multicenter cross‐sectional study collected data from 205 nurses using structured questionnaires. …”
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Task-specific morphological and kinematic differences in Lipizzan horses by Manja Zupan Šemrov, Lucie Přibylová, Elena Gobbo

“…Both the left and right sides of the body were measured to ensure consistency. Kinematic data, including regularity, symmetry, cadence, dorsoventral power, propulsion power, stride length and speed, were recorded using the Equimetrix accelerometer at a sampling rate of 100 Hz. …”
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