Tobacco consumption behavior change during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with perceived COVID threat by Hollyann F. Loui, Joshua Li, Nicholas J. Jackson, Ruby Romero, Lauren E. Wisk, Russell G. Buhr

“…Abstract  Rationale Tobacco use is a risk factor for COVID-19 adverse outcomes. Despite health implications, data conflict regarding COVID-19 and tobacco consumption. …”
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Implementation of the Nadhliyah Method in Enhancing Children's Spiritual Intelligence at Quran Memorization Center At-Taqwa Binjai by Dira Wulandari, Arie Bastian Hadinata

“…Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan tes hafalan, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif. …”
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ICRP Jakarta and Interfaith Marriage Assistance in Indonesia: Civil Rights, Legal Interpretation, and Advocacy for Interfaith Couples by Danu Aris Setiyanto, Sekar Ayu Aryani, Sri Wahyuni

“…These findings have implications for shaping a more inclusive and tolerant understanding and policy towards interfaith marriages. …”
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Potential Clinical Impact of Revised Pulmonary Hypertension Definitions at Moderate AltitudeTake-home Points by August Longino, MD, MPH, Alexandra N. Fuher, MD, Kaitlyn Mcleod, MD, Roger S. Winters, MD, William K. Cornwell, MD, Lindsay M Forbes, MD, Todd Bull, MD

“…Study Design and Methods: We analyzed hemodynamic data from patients’ right heart catheterization procedures at 1,609 m. …”
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Freedom from infection: enhancing decision-making for malaria elimination by Chris Drakeley, Dyah A S Lesmanawati, Riris Andono Ahmad, Lindsey Wu, Isabel Byrne, Henry Surendra, Luca Nelli, Risalia Reni Arisanti, Iqbal R F Elyazar, Elin Dumont, Jason Matthiopoulos, Gillian Stresman

“…However, we demonstrate that our integrated approach to data comprehensively addresses this issue, effectively detecting ongoing transmission patterns, even when local reports might suggest otherwise.Our integrated framework has far-reaching implications for malaria control but also for infectious disease control in general. …”
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The effectiveness of providing training and ongoing support to foster cultural humility in volunteers serving as mentors to youth of color: a mixed-methods study protocol by Bernadette Sánchez, Amy J. Anderson, Carla Herrera, David L. DuBois, Kay Thursby Bourke, Jean K. Sack, So Jung Lee, Karen Burchwell, Lidia Y. Monjaras-Gaytan, Yesenia Garcia-Murillo

“…The study has a mixed-methods design. Survey data, on outcomes (e.g., ethnic/racial identity, sense of mattering, efficacy) aligned with the theory of change, are collected at multiple time points within 12 months from mentors, youth and their parent/guardian, and BBBS staff. …”
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Investigating TSHR gene variants in consanguineous families: novel insights into variable expression in familial congenital hypothyroidism by Zakiye Nadeali, Zakiye Nadeali, Zohreh Mohammadi-Zaniani, Sajjad Biglari, Newsha Molavi, Khashayar Zardoui, Sam Mirfendereski, Mahin Hashemipour, Mahin Hashemipour, Mohammad Amin Tabatabaiefar, Constantin Polychronakos

“…Our study on multiplex consanguineous families could help provide further evidence for the elucidation of the oligogenic inheritance in CH, possibly leading to variable expressivity in patients with CH. These data could have implications for genetic diagnosis and counseling to identify deleterious variants for possible diagnostics, clinical management, and preventive aims.…”
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Ukrainian agriculture during the full-scale Russian-Ukrainian war: consequences, policy responses and recovery strategies by Maryna Nehrey, Nataliia Klymenko, Volodymyr Kravchenko, Mariana Komar

“…Combining bibliometric analysis, statistical data review and policy evaluations, the research provides a novel framework for understanding the war’s immediate and systemic effects. …”
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The role of alpha-synuclein in synucleinopathy: Impact on lipid regulation at mitochondria–ER membranes by Peter A. Barbuti, Cristina Guardia-Laguarta, Taekyung Yun, Zena K. Chatila, Xena Flowers, Chantel Wong, Bruno F. R. Santos, Simone B. Larsen, James S. Lotti, Nobutaka Hattori, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Ulf Dettmer, Saranna Fanning, Vilas Menon, Hasini Reddy, Andrew F. Teich, Rejko Krüger, Estela Area-Gomez, Serge Przedborski

“…These findings have significant therapeutic implications.…”
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Increase in disturbance-induced canopy gaps leads to reorganization of Central European bird communities by Anne Graser, Claudia Frank, Friederike Kunz, Andreas Schuldt, Cornelius Senf, Christoph Sudfeldt, Sven Trautmann, Johannes Kamp

“…These changes might have important implications for priority-setting in species conservation.…”
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The impact of digital transformation and green innovation on sustainable supply chains by Salsbil Abougalil, Gamal Abd Elasser A. Said, Mohamed Gamil, Saurav Negi

“…</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Design/methodology/approach</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The present study follows the quantitative research methodology and uses the survey list for collecting primary data by conducting it on a sample of 266 managers of industrial exporting companies in Egypt. …”
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Development of Android-Based Learning Media Using iSpring Suite to Improve Arabic Vocabulary Mastery Among Students by Ibnu Rawandhy N. Hula, Jabbar Loni, Suharia Sarif

“…Design/methods/approach – The research applied the 4D Thiagarajan model for Research and Development, involving stages of definition, design, development, and dissemination. Data were collected using expert validation, questionnaires and pre-test-post-test results. …”
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Enhancing water balance simulations in SWAT for paddy-dominated catchments through refined soil moisture dynamics by Meng Xiang, Di Wu, Qianan Yu, Haitao Wu, Tianchi Cai, Yuanlai Cui

“…While the results are demonstrated in the YSD basin, SWAT-PW’s modular design enables its application to global paddy-dominated catchments with similar irrigation practices, provided local soil, crop, and climate data are available. While the accuracy of ET depends on region-specific crop coefficients, future integration with remote sensing data could enhance its scalability. …”
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Integrative Analysis of Novel Ferroptosis‐Related Genes Signatures as Prognostic Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer by Leilei Cao, Yiqin Ouyang, Wei Lu, Xiao Qi, Zhijie Wang, Jingshuai Wang

“…ABSTRACT Background Ferroptosis, an iron‐dependent form of cell death, has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several types of cancer. …”
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The Global Burden of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Andrea Marino, Antonino Maniaci, Mario Lentini, Salvatore Ronsivalle, Giuseppe Nunnari, Salvatore Cocuzza, Federica Maria Parisi, Bruno Cacopardo, Salvatore Lavalle, Luigi La Via

“…The review encompasses data from 187 countries, analyzing over 2500 published studies and reports from major health organizations. …”
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Unlocking barriers and strategies of halal certification for micro and small enterprises in Indonesia: Analytic network process approach by Muhammad Anwar Fathoni, Prima Dwi Priyatno, Faizi, Fadhli Suko Wiryanto, Widarto Rachbini, Suryani

“…We also extend our appreciation to all the respondents and participants who contributed valuable insights and data for this study, as well as to the institutions involved for their support and collaboration.…”
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Capturing plant functional traits in coastal dunes using close-range remote sensing by Giacomo Trotta, Marco Vuerich, Elisa Petrussa, Edoardo Asquini, Paolo Cingano, Francesco Boscutti

“…Furthermore, the research outlines practical guidelines for collecting and processing close-range multispectral data, offering a valuable new tool for and accurate field monitoring of ecosystem processes and plant functions.…”
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Prospective Study of the Association Between Frailty and Health Care Utilization in Patients With Advanced CKD by Alice L. Kennard, Alice M. Richardson, Suzanne Rainsford, Kelly L. Hamilton, Nicholas J. Glasgow, Kate L. Pumpa, Angela M. Douglas, Girish S. Talaulikar

“…Demographic and clinical data, including comorbid burden, disability, and laboratory parameters were recorded. …”
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Enhanced neurological anomaly detection in MRI images using deep convolutional neural networks by Ahmed Mateen Buttar, Zubair Shaheen, Abdu H. Gumaei, Mogeeb A. A. Mosleh, Mogeeb A. A. Mosleh, Indrajeet Gupta, Samah M. Alzanin, Muhammad Azeem Akbar

“…Future studies could focus on integrating additional data types, such as longitudinal imaging and multimodal techniques, to further enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility. …”
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Global prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associated risk factors in children and adolescents: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Catherine Morgan, Aminu K Bello, Stephanie Thompson, Ikechi Okpechi, Feng Ye, Allison B Dart, Janice Y Kung, Somkanya Tungsanga, Vinash K Hariramani, Erin Hedin, Robin Erickson, Swasti Chaturvedi, Harley Crowshoe

“…Secondary outcomes will include the causes of and risk factors for CKD, and examining differences and temporal trends in CKD prevalence across countries, geographical regions, income levels and sociodemographic characteristics.Ethics and dissemination No direct involvement with patient data will be used in this systematic review, as data will be obtained from previously published reports. …”
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