Reorganization of work schedules for better distribution of work demands in home health care – a feasibility study by Maja Vilhelmsen, Tonje Pedersen Ludvigsen, Kristina Thomassen, Charlotte Diana Nørregaard Rasmussen

“…Method We conducted a 7-week quasi-experimental feasibility study at a Danish home health care institution with 27 home health care aides. …”
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FORECASTING NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS USING MULTI INPUT INTERVENTION ARIMA MODEL by Hidayatul Khusna, Muhammad Mashuri, Muhammad Ahsan, Wibawati Wibawati, Diaz Fitra Aksioma, Novri Suhermi

“…To determine how big the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the recovery process on international tourist visits through Soekarno-Hatta, Ngurah-Rai, and Kualanamu airports in the coming period, forecasting is needed. The forecasting method utilized in this study is multi-input intervention analysis. …”
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Effect of freezing and storage on serum vitamin D levels measured by mass spectrometry and immunoassay in reproductive age women by Jennifer K. Y. Ko, Sammy P. L. Chen, Kevin K. W. Lam, T. O. Chan, Raymond H. W. Li, Ernest H. Y. Ng

“…Each serum sample was divided into equal volume aliquots and stored at -20oC and −80oC. …”
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Smartphones, citizen science, and the fight against gender-based violence in rural Tanzania by Chandler Klein, Patty Kostkova, Herry Kasunga, Janet Chapman

“…We do this through a mixed-method approach, guided by contribution analysis (CA) as the mode of logical enquiry. …”
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Study on risk factors of Montgomery T-tube extraction in patients with post-tracheotomy tracheal stenosis based on Cox regression analysis by XiaoFeng Liu, Lei Li, FuYao Nan, JiaPing Liu, Heng Zou, Nan Zhang, HongWu Wang

“…Abstract Background Although Montgomery T-tube implantation has become an effective method for treating tracheal stenosis, the T-tube needs to be removed as a temporary treatment. …”
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Cytopathological characteristics for provoked lesions of squamous epithelia of digestive system in animal models by V. G. Shestakova, L. I. Nigmatullina, I. B. Atadzhanov, S. A. Donskov, Yu. V. Kozlovskaya, I. S. Dolgopolov, M. Yu. Rykov

“…Investigation of morphological characteristics of changes in the epithelium of foregut in experimental animals put under conditions of provoked carcinogenesis.Materials and methods. The method of chronic experiment on animals is applied: 40 female non-linear white rats, which are divided into 4 equal groups (n = 10). …”
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Relationship between FSH Receptor’s Exon 10 Polymorphisms with IVF Results in Iranian Women by Maliheh Javadi-Arjmand, Elia Damavandi, Hamid Choobineh, Majid Kabuli, Mohsen Ghadami

“…Thr307Ala) and the IVF outcome. Materials and Methods: After blood sampling and DNA extraction, the two polymorphisms in exon 10 of FSHR gene were analyzed using PCR-RFLP method in 120 women randomly assigned to two equal groups including IVF successful and IVF unsuccessful infertile women. …”
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The effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy on self-blame and mental rumination in binge-eating patients by Monica Vakili, Zahra Bagherzadeh Golmakani, Mustafa Bolghan-Abadi

“…The subjects were assigned equally in two experimental (20 patients) and one wait-list control (20 patients). …”
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Beyond achievement gaps: inequalities in affective components of math learning by Mafalda Campos, Nurullah Eryilmaz, Rolf Strietholt

“…This study sets out to contribute to a more holistic view on academic adaptation when it concerns equalities in the field.…”
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Investigation for the effect of variations in heat exchange parameters on the performance of precooled combined engines by Hongwei Mao, Xiaotian Zhao, Haibo Ma, Yuan Ma, Ce Xiao, Minglong Du, Jinxin Liu, Xuefeng Chen

“…Therefore, a mathematical simulation model of a precooled airbreathing combined engine (PATR engine) including a closed helium Brayton cycle is established using the component method. The influence of key parameters in the precooler, helium heater, and hydrogen-helium regenerator on engine performance is analyzed, along with the safety boundaries for component matching. …”
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Implementasi Hak Waris Perempuan Dalam Masyarakat Adat Patrilineal by Nathasya Irish Rachelninta, Sulastri Sulastri

“…The urgency of this research lies in harmonizing legal pluralism, particularly the role of judges in inheritance cases and their impact on the development of customary law and gender equality for Karo women and the community. This study employs a normative juridical method to examine the application of customary inheritance law in the distribution of inheritance assets through judicial decisions. …”
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The possibility of using the DKS-AT1123 dosimeter for radiation monitoring of medical electron accelerators with the energy of more than 10 MeV by A. N. Barkovsky, S. A. Ogorodnikov

“…It is possible to use a correction factor to the measurement results equal to 1.63 ±0.04 to compensate for this underestimation. …”
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Comparative antinociceptive and sedative effects of epidural romifidine and xylazine in dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) by Mohamed A. Hamed, Ibrahim S. Zahran, Alaa Samy, Eman Fayad, Hanadi A. Katouah, Foad Farrag, Mohamed M. A. Abumandour, Adel Sobhy, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Ibrahim A. Okene, Mustafa Shukry, Magdy Elgioushy

“…Twenty-one adult camels (9 non-pregnant females and 12 intact males) weighing between 400–450 kg were randomly divided into three equal groups. Each group received one of the following treatments: an equal volume of sterile saline, 0.17 mg/kg of xylazine, or 50 g/kg of romifidine. …”
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Digital vs. conventional instructor-led midwifery training in Benue State, Nigeria: a randomized non-inferiority trial by Fanan Ujoh, Anja Dzunic-Wachilonga, Rafat Noor, Victoria Gusa, Roseline Ape-aii, Isaac Ohene, Rajan Bola, Jan Christilaw, Stephen Hodgins, Ronald Lett

“…In this study, the Midwifery Active Digitization Empowerment Initiative (MADE-I) program was tested to determine if digital delivery of the Fundamental Interventions, Referral and Safe Transfer (FIRST) course is at least equally effective for training midwifery students compared to conventional small-group delivery.MethodsA non-inferiority randomized controlled trial design was used, enrolling 130 s-year students from 2 midwifery schools in Benue State, Nigeria. …”
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Rapid and sensitive melamine detection via paper-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate: Plasma-assisted in situ growth of closely packed gold nanoparticles on cellulose... by Ba-Thong Trinh, Rashida Akter, Hanjun Cho, Oleksii Omelianovych, Kwanghyeon Jo, Hongki Kim, Taejoon Kang, Huu-Quang Nguyen, Jaebeom Lee, Kwanyong Seo, Ho-Suk Choi, Ilsun Yoon

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Optimization of serious bacterial infections intensive therapy in children in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department by M. Yu. Kurochkin, A. H. Davydova, Yu. V. Horodkova

“…Extracorporeal detoxication methods, particularly discrete plasmapheresis are usually used for septic shock and total organ failure prevention. …”
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Defining minimal invasive surgical therapy for benign prostatic obstruction surgery: Perspectives from a global knowledge, attitude, and practice survey by Bryan Kwun-Chung Cheng, Steffi Kar-Kei Yuen, Daniele Castellani, Marcelo Langer Wroclawski, Hongda Zhao, Mallikarjuna Chiruvella, Wei-Jin Chua, Ho-Yee Tiong, Yiloren Tanidir, Jean de la Rosette, Enrique Rijo, Vincent Misrai, Amy Krambeck, Dean S. Elterman, Bhaskar K. Somani, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Vineet Gauhar

“…Objective: To scrutinize the definitions of minimal invasive surgical therapy (MIST) and to investigate urologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices for benign prostatic obstruction surgeries. Methods: A 36-item survey was developed with a Delphi method. …”
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Chiral Resolution, Absolute Configuration Assignment, and Genotoxicity Evaluation of Racemic 3,4-Dihydroquinazoline as a Novel Anticancer Agent by Junseong Ahn, Dohyeong Ko, Seyoung Yang, Kwang H. Moon, Jiwon Woo, Ho Yoo, Joohoon Ahn, Jeong H. Lee, Kyung S. Chung, Kyung-T. Lee, Jae Y. Lee

“…By using 1H NMR anisotropy method, the absolute configuration (+)-KCP-10043F and (−)-KCP-10043F could be assigned as S and R configuration, respectively. …”
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Nutritional, Cognitive, and Functional Deficits, Frailty, and Quality of Life Associated With Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Bra... by Larissa Amorim Almeida, Bruno Araújo da Silva Dantas, Kalyne Patrícia de Macêdo Rocha, Mayara Priscilla Dantas Araújo, Nathaly da Luz Andrade, Francisco de Assis Moura Batista, Railson Luís dos Santos Silva, Monara Lorena Medeiros Silvino, Lívia Batista da Silva Fernandes Barbosa, Matheus Medeiros de Oliveira, Thaiza Teixeira Xavier Nobre, Rafaela Carolini de Oliveira Távora, Adriana Catarina de Souza Oliveira, Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres

“…Although frailty exhibited similar results, it did not stand out equally as a contributing factor to fall risk.…”
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Estimating a national critical mineral security index in Indonesia using analytical hierarchy process by Nyayu Aisyah, Nugroho Adi Sasongko, Yoyon Wahyono, Martin Anda, Allan Trench

“…This study used a quasi-qualitative method, wherein the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used as the process of analysis. …”
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