Factors in Choosing a Field of Study at a University by Russian and French Applicants: a Comparative Analysis by Larisa V. Temnova, Anna D. Maslennikova

“…This article is based on an empirical study conducted between February and May 2023, employing methods such as online questionnaire surveys, content analysis of school websites, and secondary analysis of regulatory documents in the field of education in Russia and France. …”
Get full text

ACADEMIC MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT AT SOFIA UNIVERSITY “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI“ by G. Ignatov, I. Petkova

“…All of them were in the second and third year of their bachelor study in the specialty Physical Education and Sport at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. METHODS: As an instrument is used Angel Velichkov’s questionnaire for evaluation of the level of academic motivation in which are set the factors that favour or impede the formation of high academic motivation and also allows to trace its development. …”
Get full text

Implementation of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery in a Novice Center by Andre Korshin, Peter Hasse Møller-Sørensen, Jacob Eifer Møller, Christian Lildal Carranza

“…We thus investigated if a novice mitral valve center encountered difficulties implementing MIMVS. Methods: We investigated seven hundred and forty-eight mitral valve surgery patients, two years before and after MIMVS introduction. …”
Get full text

ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF DOSE RADIATION THERAPY REGIMENS FOR TREATING CANCER ACCORDING TO CRITERIA FOR EARLY TOXICITY OF RADIOTHERAPY by V. A. Lisin

“…The purpose of the study was to analyze the patterns of tumor regression in various dose fractionation regimens, while having the same level of normal tissue damage in cases when damage to normal and tumor tissues can be described using the lineal quadratic model. Material and methods. We developed the algorithm for calculating survival of tumor cells under dose fractionation regimes resulting in the same degree of damage to normal tissue. …”
Get full text

Evaluation of Amblyopia in School Going Children by Pawan N. Jarwal, Rekha Singh

“…This study was done to determine the prevalence of amblyopia in school going children in the age group of 5-15 years in and around Jaipur and also to detect the types of amblyopia in these children. Materials and Methods: Cross sectional and time bound study, in which 4020 school children in the age group of 5-15 years underwent screening. …”
Get full text

Evaluating the Remineralizing Potential of Dentifrices Containing Lemon Essential Oil by Varun Chopra, Richa Pathak, P V Samir, Khyati Gupta, DR Mahesh, Vinay Rao

“…Aim: The study’s aim to evaluate the remineralization potential of essential oil containing dentifrices. Materials and Methods: Thirty extracted premolars were collected and sectioned at cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and through buccal and lingual halves. …”
Get full text

Assessment of Safety Profile of Activated Curcumin C3 Complex (AC3®), Enriched Extract of Bisdemethoxycurcumin from the Rhizomes of Curcuma longa by Muhammed Majeed, Sarang Bani, Anjali Pandey, Muhamad Ibrahim A., Smitha Thazhathidath

“…The present work was carried out to investigate the toxic effects of Activated Curcumin C3 Complex (AC3®) through the methods of acute, subacute, subchronic, reproductive/developmental toxicity, and genotoxicity when administered orally in experimental rodents. …”
Get full text

Single-Defect-Induced Peculiarities in Inverse Faraday-Based Switching of Superconducting Current-Carrying States near a Critical Temperature by Mihail D. Croitoru, Alexander I. Buzdin

“…Using both analytical methods within the standard Ginzburg–Landau theory and numerical simulations based on the stochastic time-dependent Ginzburg–Landau approach, we demonstrate that while circularly polarized light can effectively switch between current-carrying superconducting states, the presence of a single defect significantly affects this switching mechanism. …”
Get full text

Visual Representations of Happiness in Portuguese Adolescents by Teresa Freire, Andreia Ramos, Beatriz Raposo, Jenna Hartel

“…This study aims to identify and understand the themes that compose visual representations of happiness in adolescents, while using an innovative qualitative methodology centered on visual research. Methods: Applying the ‘draw-and-write’ technique, Portuguese adolescents were asked to ‘Draw happiness’, generating a visual data set of 330 drawings, coined hSquares. …”
Get full text

Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct Therapy in Trigeminal Neuralgia- A Novel Follow-Up Study by Puneeta Vohra, Pratibha Rajput, Astha Chaudhry, Sumridhi Aggarwal

“…Objectives: To compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection as an adjunct with carbamazepine and only carbamazepine as a therapy in trigeminal neuralgia patients. Methods: This hospital-based original study included 10 clinically confirmed cases of trigeminal neuralgia based on the (ICHD-3) International classification of headache disorder, who were randomly and equally (1:1) assigned to two groups. …”
Get full text

Ranking the Components of Algebraic Thinking Model in Sixth-Grade Students during Coronavirus Pandemic Based on Fuzzy Analysis by Zahra Kalati, Mohsen Rostamy-Malkhalife, Mohammad Hassan Behzadi

“…Methods: To collect data based on survey research, an open and closed-ended questionnaire was used. …”
Get full text

Improving Sensor Interoperability between Contactless and Contact-Based Fingerprints Using Pose Correction and Unwarping by Laurenz Ruzicka, Dominik Söllinger, Bernhard Kohn, Clemens Heitzinger, Andreas Uhl, Bernhard Strobl

“…However, when the various extension methods were combined on a finger-wise basis, an average decrease of 36.9% in equal error rates (EERs) was observed. …”
Get full text

A New Approach to Infrastructure Development in Sri Lanka’s Urban Areas by Alahakoon Lahiru, Černeckienė Jurgita, Jansons Leo, Tekshan Wanigasinghe Mudiyanselage Miran

“…The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative data analysis, GIS technologies, case studies, and stakeholder interviews. …”
Get full text

4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid photo-reduction with sulfite excitation under UV irradiation: Kinetics, energy consumption, operational variables and toxicology with Daphnia ma... by Farzaneh Totoni Mofrad, Ahmad Jonidi Jafari, Majid Kermani, Mahdi Farzadkia, Ali Esrafili

“…Therefore, for its photo-reduction, new methods are needed, including advanced photo- reduction process. …”
Get full text

Professionalisierung von Schulbegleiter:innen von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Autismus-Spektrum – Evaluation des Schulbegleiter:innentrainings „ASS ST“ by Marie Schottel, Charlotte Hanisch, Inés von der Linde, Sascha Knorr, Franziska Schmitz, Nicole Bruning

“…Dazu fand in Rahmen einer Prä-/Post-/Follow-Up-Studie ein Mixed-Methods-Ansatz Anwendung, der eine Fragebogenerhebung (N = 37) sowie halbstrukturierte Leitfadeninterviews (N = 18) integrierte. …”
Get full text

Extensive Dynamic Functional Network Connectivity Alterations in Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Liu H, Gu ZX, Li XT, Huang X

“…Initial application of Independent Component Analysis (ICA) methods was used to extract the resting state network (RSN) from resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data. …”
Get full text

The Relationship Between Immune-Inflammatory Indexes and the Severity of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital i... by Wu Y, Sheng J, Liu X, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Feng N

“…This study aims to investigate whether immune-inflammatory markers derived from complete blood count (CBC) exhibit an independent association with the severity of BPH/LUTS.Patients and Methods: This study included a total of 698 BPH/LUTS patients who met the inclusion criteria at the Department of Urology, Jiangnan University Medical Center. …”
Get full text

A comparative study in the functional outcomes after conventional Deltopectoral approach vs. anterior deltoid split approach for fixation of proximal humerus fractures by Shradha A. Kulkarni, MS Orthopaedics, DNB Orthopaedics, Mansoor Malnas, Postgraduate Student-MS Orthopaedics (final year- 3rd year), Karan Bhanushali, MS Othopaedics, DNB Orthopaedics, Parag K. Munshi, MS Orthopedics, Dorth, DNB, MchOrth, FRCS (Gen Surg), FRCS (Orth)

“…Management may involve conservative methods or surgical procedures, such as open reduction and internal fixation using Proximal Humerus Interlocking Osteosynthesis (PHILOS) plates. …”
Get full text

Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Traditional Chinese Version of the Family Caregiver Medication Administration Hassle Scale by Ku TL, Wu SY, Chie WC, Huang YM

“…In Phase II, a convergent mixed-methods study was carried out with a convenience sample of 138 family caregivers who completed the FCMAHS-TC. …”
Get full text

Ethical, legal, and social aspects of health technologies for home-based paediatric palliative care – a systematic review by Erik Bjørnerud, Simen A. Steindal, Bjørn M. Hofmann, Anette Winger, Kirsti Riiser, Weiqin Chen, Heidi Holmen

“…The eligible studies employed a range of different methods from randomised controlled trials to usability studies. …”
Get full text