Social frames promoting sharing in Norwegian Recovery Colleges: an ethnographic study by Therese Ersvær Sjursæther, Christine Øye, Sonja Mellingen

“…This paper examines the social frameworks that facilitate or hinder sharing within RCs.MethodsWe conducted an ethnographic study in two distinct RC settings, using participatory observation and semi-structured interviews with facilitators, students, and leaders. …”
Get full text

Measurement of the Poisson expansion effect on crack openings in self-sensing concrete by Xueying Wang, Lee Scott Cunningham, Michele Win Tai Mak, Janet Lees, Abir Al-Tabbaa, Stuart Kenneth Haigh

“…Further numerical simulation has suggested that to achieve a stable measurement, the electrodes’ penetration should equal the spacing.…”
Get full text

Comparison Of Frontalis Sling With Or Without Tarsal Fixation Sutures For Severe Ptosis With Poor Levator Function by Asima Rafique, Muhammad Shaheer, Ummara Rasheed

“… Objective: To compare the outcomes of frontalis sling with tarsal fixation or without tarsal fixation suture in patients of severe ptosis with poor levator function. Methods: This QUASI-experimental study was conducted at the College of Ophthalmology & Allied Vision Sciences/King Edward Medical Study after obtaining ethical approval vide no 2162/22.  …”
Get full text

Charged rotating hairy black holes in AdS5 × S 5: unveiling their secrets by Óscar J. C. Dias, Prahar Mitra, Jorge E. Santos

“…These solutions uplift to asymptotically AdS5 × S 5 solutions of Type IIB supergravity with equal angular momenta along AdS5 (J = J 1 = J 2) and S 5 (Q = Q 1 = Q 2 = Q 3). …”
Get full text

ON USING PERIODIC REFERENCE SIGNAL IN HOMODYNE ACOUSTO-OPTIC SPECTRUM ANALYZER by Leonid A. Aronov, Yurii S. Dobrolenskii, Victor N. Ushakov

“…Analyze the spectrum analyzer functioning with a periodic reference signal. Materials and methods. We derive the mathematical expression to describe the influence of the reference signal structure on the analyzer’s output signal for the cases of continuous photosensor and photosensor with charge accumulation. …”
Get full text

ORGANIZATION OF PSYCHOSOMATIC CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CARDIAC PATHOLOGY by V. S. Skripov, A. D. Gubernskova

“…Special attention is required by the age group of 60–75 years and older; men and women equally. It is important to note that the specific weight of clinically expressed forms is significant. …”
Get full text

Gender-Inclusive Language in Public-Facing Labor and Delivery Web Pages in the New York Tristate Area: Cross-Sectional Study by Sarah Mohsen Isaac, Mark Dawes, Emily Ruth Howell, Antonia Francis Oladipo

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the current prevalence of gender-inclusive terminology among labor and delivery services in the New York tristate area. MethodsThe labor and delivery web pages of 189 hospitals from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut were examined for gender-inclusive language. …”
Get full text

Identification and Validation of Ferroptosis Related Genes in Ischemic Stroke and Its Effect on the Peripheral Immune Landscape by Chen Y, Zhu Y, Huang C, Qu Y, Zhu Y

“…Yan Chen,1,* Yanmei Zhu,1,* Cong Huang,2 Youyang Qu,1 Yulan Zhu1 1Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150080, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150080, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yulan Zhu, Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 246, Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081, People’s Republic of China, Email ylz1111@outlook.comBackground: This research utilized a combination of gene databases associated with ferroptosis and online gene expression data from ischemic stroke samples to pinpoint ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in ischemic stroke cases.Methods: By employing Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) models based on these genes, an overlap of genes from both models was identified as “Hub” genes. …”
Get full text

Frameworks describing the transition to open labour employment for persons with mild and moderate intellectual disability: a scoping review protocol by Taryn Lynne du Toit, Mogammad Shaheed Soeker, Lisa Wegner

“…Introduction Persons with mild and moderate intellectual disability (MMID) have the right to participate in all aspects of society and be afforded equal opportunities to realise their full potential. …”
Get full text

Circulating miR-147b as a diagnostic marker for patients with bacterial sepsis and septic shock. by Ngo Tat Trung, Tran Thi Lien, Vu Viet Sang, Nghiem Xuan Hoan, Nguyen Dang Manh, Nguyen Sy Thau, Dao Thanh Quyen, Tran Thi Thu Hien, Phan Quoc Hoan, Mai Hong Bang, Thirumalaisamy P Velavan, Le Huu Song

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The plasma miR-147b may be an useful biomarker independently or in combination with PCT to support clinical diagnosis of sepsis and equally prognosis of patients with septic shock.…”
Get full text

The effects of preoperative pregabalin administration on postoperative pain on Libyan patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Munira Elmansouri, Aisha Dugani, Salah Adala

“…Objective: The present prospective study was carried out in Surgical Department of Tripoli Central Hospital with the aim to evaluate the effect of preoperative single dose of 150 mg pregabalin in reducing postoperative pain and analgesic consumption after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients and Methods: Sixty patients of both sexes in the age of 18–60 years undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly allocated into two equal groups of 30 patients each. …”
Get full text

Outcomes following use of a standard antibiotic protocol in the management of maxillofacial trauma patients by Amit Sethi, Emily Van Huekelom, Pushkar Mehra

“…Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of a standard antibiotic regimen protocol in the management of maxillofacial trauma patients. Materials and methods: The study sample included patients with at least one facial fracture and managed by either closed (CR/MMF) or open reduction (ORIF) by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. …”
Get full text

Perpetual Peace: An Analysis of Kant’s Theory of Peace in Terms of The Islamic Worldview by Iqbal Maulana Alfiansyah, Mohamad Latief, Naqia Salsabila Taslim

“…This research was library research, and the methods used were descriptive, analytical, and comparative. …”
Get full text

Child sexual abuse awareness among parents visiting pediatric outpatient hospital services in Southern India by Tabassum Parvin, Padmavathi Nagarajan, Shivanand Kattimani, Venkatesh Chandrasekaran, Rajeev Seth

“…Out of the 273 participants, we had equal representation from both genders. Sixty-three percent were from rural residential backgrounds. …”
Get full text

Effect of Fenugreek Seeds in Maternal Diet on Some Features of Newborn Pups in Albino Mice by Karim R. Hamad

“…The present study aimed to investigate the effects of 5% raw fenugreek seed and its boiled aqueous extract containing diet on adult female mice, for 2 weeks before mating, to evaluate fertility, and some features of newborn pups. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 adult female mice randomly and equally were divided into three groups. …”
Get full text

Unraveling Demographic Patterns in Hepatitis B Clinical and Laboratory Profiles: Insights From a Ghanaian Cohort: A Retrospective Study by Napoleon Bellua Sam, Saeed Folorunsho Majeed, Adams Dramani

“…This study assessed the impact of age and gender on HB disease manifestations in a Ghanaian population. Methods This retrospective study evaluated 569 patients at Tamale Teaching Hospital. …”
Get full text

Assessment of peri-implant tissues in posterior implants placed using flapless approach: A clinicoradiographic study by Pranjali Vijaykumar Bawankar, Abhay Pandurang Kolte, Rajashri Abhay Kolte

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the hard- and soft-tissue changes in immediate and delayed posterior implants with a flapless approach. Materials and Methods: With an equal allocation ratio, the study included 46 patients requiring implant treatment in the posterior segment, including the premolars and molars. …”
Get full text

Mortality inequalities at retirement age between migrants and non-migrants in Denmark and Sweden by Julia Callaway, Cosmo Strozza, Sven Drefahl, Eleonora Mussino, Ilya Kashnitsky

“…RESULTS: Non-European-born migrants had the survival advantage in both countries, but equal or higher lifespan inequality at retirement. …”
Get full text

CXCR2 Activated JAK3/STAT3 Signaling Pathway Exacerbating Hepatotoxicity Associated with Tacrolimus by Chen X, Hu K, Zhang Y, He SM, Wang DD

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of tacrolimus-induced hepatotoxicity and provide reference for drug development target.Methods: In this study, biochemical analysis, pathological staining, immunofluorescent staining, immunohistochemical staining, transcriptomic analysis, Western blotting was used to investigate the mechanism of tacrolimus-induced hepatotoxicity in gene knockout mice and Wistar rats.Results: In gene knockout mice, compared to wild-type mice, CXCR2-deficiency alleviated tacrolimus-induced hepatotoxicity (P…”
Get full text

Thriving in golden years: Promoting psychological well-being for healthy ageing in India by Dhananjay W Bansod, Raghunath Mandi

“…Because, with increasing age, as the health status among individual's decline, promoting a positive self-perception of ageing is equally important in facilitating healthy ageing as that of promoting healthier lifestyle.…”
Get full text