Effect of Gravity and Task Specific Training of Elbow Extensors on Upper Extremity Function after Stroke by Mohamed E. Khallaf

“…The aims this trial were to study the effect of gravity as a facilitator for elbow extension and to estimate the immediate and retention effects of task specific training of elbow extensors on upper extremity function after stroke. Methods. Twenty-six right handed patients with first ever stroke represented the sample of the study. …”
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Acceptance and awareness of COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare professionals and students in India. A questionnaire based study by Meenakshi Upadhyay, Ankit Mahajan, Santosh K. Subudhi, Mohina Aggarwal, Madhura Pawar, Guna Shekhar

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, acceptance, and precipitation of COVID-19 vaccination among dental students as well as practitioners in India. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional and observational questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 100 Dentistry students and 100 Dental practitioners. …”
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Soilless greenhouse cultivation: growth and yield of ginger in response to the pot size and culture media by Mansoureh REZAEI, Shahpour KHANGHOLI, Amir BOSTANI

“…The increasing shortage of arable land and adverse weather conditions have caused a significant part of crops, especially medicinal plants, to be cultivated through soilless cultivation methods. In this research, the soilless greenhouse cultivation of ginger was studied. …”
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Microalbuminuria in the Early Diagnosis of Kidney Damage in Diabetic Patients by Gabriel Ignacio Hinojoza Alarcón, Agustín Paramio Rodríguez

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to determine the behavior of microalbuminuria in diabetic patients belonging to the medical office 25 of the Presidente Salvador Allende Teaching Community Polyclinic in Havana. <br /><strong>Methods</strong>: a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. …”
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Potaxies and Fifes: The Formation of New Subcultures on TikTok by Pablo Santaolalla-Rueda, Cristóbal Fernández-Muñoz

“…The Tilinx, symbolic descendants of the Potaxies, are inspired by ballroom culture and drag houses, with “Potaxie mothers” continuing the fight for inclusion and diversity. Using a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative analysis through the TikTok API and qualitative content analysis via MAXQDA and Python, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of the subculture that accumulates over 2.3 billion interactions. …”
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Sex differences in frailty manifestations in patients with coronary artery disease by K. E. Krivoshapova, N. A. Galimova, E. D. Bazdyrev, O. L. Barbarash

“…To analyze the differences in detection rate of prefrailty and frailty syndrome (FS) in male and female patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Material and methods. The study included 387 patients admitted for elective primary CABG. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of iridocorneal angle assessment using anterior segment optical coherence tomography and gonioscopy in glaucoma patients by Neha Adlakha, Eva Rani Tirkey, Sonu Badole, Sujata Lakhtakia, Charudatt Chalisgaokar

“…Purpose: The study aimed to compare the assessment of anterior chamber angle (ACA) by gonioscopy and anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in detecting angle closure in glaucoma patients. Materials and Methods: The study group included 1000 eyes of 500 glaucoma patients. …”
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Comparison of Major External Actors` Strategies for the Power Sector Development in Sub-Saharan Africa by K. A. Gemueva

“…The analysis of strategies is carried out at the level of the conceptual framework of the foreign policies toward Africa in general and the power sector development strategies in particular, and at the level of their actual implementation by studying the methods used, priority areas, scale and features of projects. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Dental Caries, Mucosal Dryness, and Salivary Secretion in Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Children by Mahesh Shenoy, Mohammed Almarshed, Abdulrahman Said S. Alshamrani, Hussain Ali M. Alzayer, Fares Sami A. Aleshaiwy

“…Contrasting the salivary secretion, mucosal dryness, and dental caries of children who received the COVID-19 vaccine to those who did not is the goal of the research. Materials and Methods: Around 60 respondents participated in this cross-sectional research. …”
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Factors that Influence the Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis After Open Septorhino-Plasty by Zhino Adil Mohammed Amin, Aqeel Abdulrazaq Al-hulfi

“…The aim of this study was to assess and to compare the effect of different factors and procedures on periorbital edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty. Methods: The study involved 104 patients, with 4 equal groups. …”
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Factors Influencing the Willingness of Hospitalized Children&rsquo;s Parents to Engage in Patient Safety: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kim Y, Chang M

“…This study aims to identify the factors influencing parents of children with hospitalization experiences in their willingness to engage in patient safety.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed 210 parents whose children had been hospitalized within the past one year in South Korea. …”
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Comparison of Attitude of Smokeless Tobacco Users Taking Dental Treatment versus Not Seeking Dental Treatment toward Cessation of Smokeless Tobacco Use by P. Linda, Sandhya Gupta, Sonali Jhanjee, Vijay Prakash Mathur

“…This experimental study is intended to deter the use of smokeless tobacco (ST) for the users who seek treatment and who do not seek treatment as well. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted using a pretest–posttest design on ST users (dental group = 40 and nondental group = 40) in a tertiary care setting. …”
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Intestinal fatty acid bind protein as a biomarker for vitiligo by Olfat G. Shaker, Samar M. El-Tahlawi, Mina A. Fawzy

“…Objective To evaluate the serum and tissue levels of I-FABP in vitiligo patients and its relation to healthy controls. Patients and methods The present study is a case-control study that was carried out on 44 subjects subdivided into two equal groups, vitiligo, and matched controls. …”
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An Experimental Study of Strategies to Control Diversity in Grouping Mutation Operators: An Improvement to the Adaptive Mutation Operator for the GGA-CGT for the Bin Packing Proble... by Stephanie Amador-Larrea, Marcela Quiroz-Castellanos, Octavio Ramos-Figueroa

“…Grouping Genetic Algorithms (GGAs) are among the most outstanding methods for solving NP-hard combinatorial optimization problems by efficiently grouping sets of items. …”
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Review of comprehensive approaches for encouraging innovation and inclusion in ETC education to foster women’s engagement by Asegul Hulus

“…Quantitative data analysis demonstrated that the implementation of evidence-based interventions by institutions resulted in substantial, quantifiable enhancements; specifically, structured mentorship programs integrated with technologically advanced learning environments yielded a 15–20% increase in women’s retention rates compared to conventional methods. Collaborative early intervention initiatives, involving industry partners, resulted in a 25–35% rise in female enrollment. …”
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The role of mobile applications and online platforms in the rehabilitation process of patients with coronary heart disease: a literature review by Larysa Bielecka, Klaudia Bielecka

“…Aim of the study The aim of this study is to review the literature on the effectiveness of digital tools as support mechanisms in the rehabilitation of patients with coronary heart disease, and to compare their effectiveness with traditional medical care.   Materials and Methods A review of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published in 2024 regarding the use of mobile and online applications in cardiac rehabilitation was conducted. …”
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Study of Magnesium, Potassium and Ferritin Levels in the Blood Serum of People Infected with COVID-19 by Rafal Ahmed Lilo, Zahraa M. Al-Taee, Liqaa Y. Mohsen, Zeena Hadi Obaid Alwan, Mustafa Abdulrahman A. Al-Kinani

“…Objective: This research aimed to evaluate the circulating potassium, magnesium, and ferritin concentrations and their potential to use as a marker in COVID-19 infection. Materials and Methods: The study’s subjects were split into five age groups based on their respective levels of infection with the coronavirus (P ~ 0.05), circulating potassium, magnesium, and ferritin concentrations were measured in the blood serum via the Bioassay Technology laboratory techniques. …”
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Evaluation of antistreptolysin O titer, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C reactive protein before and after tonsillectomy by Mahmoud M.M. Elbahrawy, Mohamed M. Wafai, Amr S.A. Essa

“…We aimed to assess the anti-streptolysin O titer (ASOT), C reactive protein (CRP), as well as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in serum prior to and 3 months following tonsillectomy. Patients and methods The study, conducted at Al-Azhar University Hospitals, involved 60 patients admitted between 11/2022 and 5/2024, with 31 undergoing tonsillectomy and 29 undergoing adenotonsillectomy. …”
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Exploring skills acquisition differences in leather work among technical university students in Ghana: The case of Tamale Technical University by Mohammed Seini Issah, Essel Harry Barton, Akosua Tachie-Menson

“…Factors such as instructional methods and gender-specific learning preferences were explored. …”
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ANALYSIS OF DEGRADATION PROCESSES IN RESERVOIRS ON THE BASIS OF REMOTE SENSING DATA by Joanna Jaskuła, Mariusz Sojka

“…The second purpose was to analyze possibility using remote sensing data to monitor the dynamics of the vegetation processes. Material and methods: Monitoring and mapping of spatio-temporal changes of the vegetation occurring in the reservoirs was analyzed on the basis on Sentinel-2 data. …”
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