Rapid On-site Detection of Microleakage of Lithium Battery Electrolytes by Vacuum-Assisted Volatilization-Portable Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry by Xin-xin LU, Shuo ZHANG, Kai XU, Jun-wei QIU, Hui-jun ZHU, Yu-lin CHEN, Xiao-xu LI

“…To further verify the practicality of the method, a microleakage simulation system was developed and used in microleakage detection experiments on two types of 18650 and 21700 cylindrical lithium batteries. …”
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Sexual practices and risky sexual behaviours among public secondary school adolescents in a local government area in Ekiti State, Nigeria by Ojo JO, Ipinnimo TM, Alao TA, Alabi OS, Adeojo OM, Ilevbare MO, Olorunfemi BN, Esan FJ, Adejumo JO, Dailo CO, Ubulom KA, Ogbonna KO, Adebayo TO, Mesileya AO, Ajewole OO, Stephen-Douglas SJ, Chukwuonye CVS, Oluwagbemi OD

“…We assessed sexual practices and risky sexual behaviours among public secondary school adolescents in Ido/Osi Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 in-school adolescents selected using multistage sampling. …”
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The Use of Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry: A Survey of Specialists’ Current Practices in Children and Attitudes in Relation to Articaine by Thikrayat Bani-Hani, Rami Al-Fodeh, Abedelmalek Tabnjh, Rona Leith

“…A total of 72 responses were received. The sample consisted of 62 (86.1%) females and 10 (13.8%) males with varying levels of experience. …”
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Development and internal validation of a depressive symptoms prediction model among the patients with cardiovascular disease who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection in Wuhan,... by Zhenwei Dai, Xin Liu, Shu Jing, Hao Wang, Yiman Huang, Jiaqi Fu, Yijin Wu, Ling Zhang, Bicheng Han, Xiaoyou Su

“…Abstract Background Middle-aged  and elderly patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection may experience depressive symptoms due to the physical and psychological impact of the pandemic. …”
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Condomless sexual encounters among female sex workers included in a longitudinal coital diary study in Zimbabwe by Galven Maringwa, Tatenda Kujeke, Memory Makamba, Gracious Madimutsa, Sungai T. Chabata, Harriet Jones, Fortunate Machingura, Elizabeth Fearon, Frances M. Cowan, James R. Hargreaves

“…Abstract Background Compared with the general female population, female sex workers (FSWs) experience a greater burden of STIs, including HIV. …”
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Understanding mental health among university students in Kenya: what role do family support and age play? by Bylhah Mugotitsa, Bylhah Mugotitsa, Reinpeter Momanyi, Joseph Kuria, David Amadi, Jacob Masai, Eric Angula, Benjamin Tsofa, Benjamin Tsofa, Jay Greenfield, Jim Todd, Agnes Kiragga

“…Given the use of non-probabilistic sampling, findings should be interpreted with caution. …”
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Pattern and determinants of self-medication among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in primary health care facilities in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria by Olaniyan Akintunde Babatunde, Ikeola Adejoke Adeoye, Aishat Bukola Usman, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…Therefore, this study was carried out to determine the prevalence and factors associated with self-medication among pregnant women in Oyo State. Methods: The study was a hospital-based cross-sectional survey. …”
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New year, new ambitions! by Sheba Nakacubo Gitta

“…The topics were: How to write the methods section of your manuscript; study designs and sampling strategies, sample size determination for common epidemiological studies; how to write the discussion section of a manuscript; and how to write the introduction section of a scientific manuscript. …”
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Barriers to the success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation teams in emergency departments: A perspective from nurses by Alireza Sadeghi, Hosein Jahani, Mojtaba Senmar, Farzaneh Mehdipour, Amir Reza Mirzaei, Ali Poorshivaee, Faranak Sadat Hosseini

“…The present study was conducted to identify the barriers to the success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation teams in emergency departments. Methods A descriptive-analytical study was conducted in the emergency department of teaching hospitals in Qazvin, Iran 2023–2024. …”
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Knowledge and practice of catheter-related urinary tract infection prevention and its associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia:... by Misra Nure, Abebe Dechasa, Meseret Ifa, Jamel Bedane

“…Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of catheter associated urinary tract infection prevention and its associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals in the Oromia region, Ethiopia. Methods: Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 nurses working at public hospitals in the Oromia, Ethiopia. …”
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Latent profiles of post-traumatic growth in patients with recent hysterectomy: psychosocial predictors and stigma-associated outcomes by Yuqing Sun, Shirong Wu, Qunfeng Zou, Dingrong Qiu, Xiuzhen Fu, Silu Liu, Gongna Chen, Xiaojie Zheng

“…It also analyses the relationship between stigma and different profiles of post-traumatic growth in patients.MethodsThis study, which used convenience sampling to select patients who underwent hysterectomy at the gynaecology department of a tertiary hospital in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, was conducted from February to September 2024. …”
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Lessons learnt in the response to COVID-19 in Mozambique: enabling readiness for the next pandemic by Mariana E. Posse, Grace Njeri Muriithi, Daniel Malik Achala, Elizabeth Naa Adukwei Adote, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Senait Alemayehu Beshah, Senait Alemayehu Beshah, Chijioke Osinachi Nwosu, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba, John Ele-Ojo Ataguba

“…We used purposive sampling by selecting institutions with relevant experience and knowledge to inform the study objectives. …”
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Lassa fever prevention in Nigeria: A study of a multi-disciplinary mix of healthcare workers in a referral treatment centre in Nigeria by Osarhiemen Iyare, Sadiku Saidu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Sandra Chizoba Mba, Abdulhakeem Abayomi Olorukooba

“…This study aimed to determine knowledge, attitude and practice toward Lassa fever prevention and control in a tertiary hospital in Ebonyi State Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out at the Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki among 386 healthcare workers selected using a stratified random sampling technique. …”
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Cannabis tolerance reduces symptom relief by Sarah S. Stith, Xiaoxue Li, Franco Brockelman, Keenan Keeling, Branden Hall, Jacob M. Vigil

“…ObjectivesWe measure for the first time how tolerance from repeated consumption of medical cannabis affects acute symptom management.MethodsUsing the Releaf App, medical cannabis patients recorded their symptoms, product type, cannabis consumption method, major cannabinoid levels, dosing patterns, and real-time symptom intensity levels prior to and following each cannabis administration session, as well as any side effects from usage. …”
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Enhancing physical health care for patients with severe mental illness: describing the implementation of a physical health liaison nurse in a mental health outreach team for long-t... by Nicolaas Martens, Marianne Destoop, Geert Dom

“…We aimed to enhance the physical health of patients with severe mental health conditions, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care. Methods A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection. …”
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Comparative analysis of free SMAS fold flap and ADM in facial depression after parotidectomy by Xianda Chai, Xianxian Qian, Huan Wang, Ziqi Zhou, Lingling Tang, Jing Zhang, Longfei Yue

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to analyze the effects of anterior descending mandible (ADM) and free superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) folding flaps on post-parotidectomy facial depression. Methods This retrospective study examined the effects of sex, age, surgical sample size, method, duration, and blood loss on postoperative complications in 65 patients. …”
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Pre-Service Teachers' Cognitive Processes Concerning Early Childhood Education Pedagogical Skills Through the Perspective of Cognitive Load Theory by Hasan Dilek

“…Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the cognitive load experienced by preservice preschool teachers in the implementation of early childhood education pedagogical skills through an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design. To assess changes in cognitive load, a weekly questionnaire was administered to preservice teachers (n=31) over a six-week implementation period. …”
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The Effectiveness of a Question-Embedded Movie Clips Learning Program in Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Pretest-Posttest Study by Chanokruthai Choenarom, Juraipon Samputtanon

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the comparative effect between the newly developed Question-Embedded Movie Clips Learning program and the current practice of mind mapping exercises on students’ learning outcomes and study satisfaction. MethodsThis study adopted a quasi-experimental design using a pretest-posttest approach with nonequivalent groups. …”
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Supporting Stressed Students: How Veteran Educators Recognize and Address Academic Stress by Lisa Konieczna, Gail Collins

“…Data collection methods included interviews, focus groups, and letters of advice. …”
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Mpox and the medley of cultural factors: a rural Nigerian perspective by Sunday Olutayo Fakunle

“…Therefore, this qualitative study employed an in-depth interview approach to examine the cultural factors influencing the perceptions and responses of residents in Famia, a rural community in Osun State, Nigeria, in the context of the emerging Mpox outbreak. Purposive sampling was utilized to recruit a diverse sample of 25 participants with relevant experiences and perspectives. …”
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