Developing and optimizing a Saccharomyces cerevisiae-based cytotoxicity bioassay for toxicity assessment of contaminated waters by Razieh Sheikhi, Mohammad Hadi Dehghani, Ramin Nabizadeh, Amir Hossein Mahvi, Kazem Naddafi, Kazem Ahmadikia

“…As expected, confirmatory experiments using real samples showed 0–54 % cytotoxicity values. …”
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Development of the BMSU Accreditation Model with the Approach of the Wisdom-Based University by Amir Miri, Abbas Abbas Pour, Ali Khoursandi, Mohammad Khoramshad, Abbas Ebadi, Milad Rezaiye

“… Objective: This study aims to develop an accreditation model for Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, employing a wisdom-based university approach through a mixed exploratory method (qualitative-quantitative). Methods: A mixed exploratory design was used in this study. …”
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Relationship between sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease among middle-aged and older adults with normal weight in China: functional limitation plays a mediating role by Hui Cheng, Zhihui Jia, Jiaheng Chen, Yao Jie Xie, Jose Hernandez, Harry H.X. Wang

“…This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between sarcopenia and incidence of new-onset CVD in a normal-weight population, and to examine the mediating effect of functional limitation in this relationship. Methods: We conducted a closed-cohort analysis using a nationwide sample of 4,147 middle-aged and older adults with normal weight in China. …”
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Comparative evaluation of efficacy of guided endodontic technique with and without sleeve for access cavity preparation: An In Vitro study by Varun Prabhuji, S. Archana, A. Srirekha, Veena Pai, C. Champa, Ashwija Shetty

“…Access opening was performed using conventional method, guide with sleeve and guide without sleeve (PriciGuide® system).Samples underwent radiograph scans to measure coronal, apical, and angular deviations, as well as procedural time. …”
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Innovating in Nutrition Education: Application of Gamification and Digital Resources in High School Students (Innovando en educación nutricional: Aplicación de la gamificación y r... by Antonio-José Moreno-Guerrero, María-Elena Parra-González, Jesús López-Belmonte, Adrián Segura Robles

“…It can be concluded that gamification is an effective teaching method for nutritional education for Compulsory Secondary Education students.  …”
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The Effect of Integrative Learning on Improving Understanding of Science Concepts of Grade V Elementary Students Public School 40 Negeri Katon by Riyadh Firdaus, Herpratiwi, Helmy Fitriawan, Rangga Firdaus

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of integrative learning on increasing the understanding of science concepts of Class V Students of Elementary School Negeri 40 Negeri Katon. The research method used in this research is Quasi Experiment can be interpreted as research that is close to experiments or pseudo experiments. …”
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Improvement of point cloud feature extraction and alignment algorithms and lidar slam in coal mine underground by Guanghui XUE, Zhenghao ZHANG, Guiyi ZHANG, Ruixue LI

“…To address the difficulties in LiDAR point cloud feature extraction and registration in this degraded environment, a two-stage method integrating FPFH and ICP algorithms is proposed. …”
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Community participation: a pragmatic solution to negative impacts of Covid-19 on household's socioeconomic lives by John Lola Okunola, Sunday Olutayo Fakunle

“…The study covered all the 10 electoral wards that exist in the study location. Via purposive sampling method, 5 CBOs were selected in each of the 10 wards, making a total size of 50 CBOs. …”
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Estimating the Ebro river discharge at 1 km/daily resolution using indirect satellite observations by Victor Pellet, Filipe Aires, Oscar Baez Villa Nueva, Paolo Filippucci

“…SWOT estimates will soon be available, at the global scale but with irregular space/time sampling: our method should help exploit them to obtain a regular space-temporal description of the water cycle at high resolution.…”
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Epidemiology of body dysmorphic disorder in middle and high school students in Sanandaj city by Soliman Mohammadzadeh, Chiman MohammadiNasab, Sara Mohammadi, Reza Ghaneei gheshlagh, Hajar Kashefi

“…A total of 640 students were selected using cluster random sampling method. The Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) for body dysmorphic disorder (Phillips et al., 1997) was used to collect data. …”
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Rapid determination of chlorine in fertilizers by pressed pellet-wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry by Ze Yao, Xuyao Yao, Xing Tang, Jun Peng, Bin Deng, Zhao Liu, Lianwu Xie

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Concerns of Novice Nurses in the First Year of Work: A Qualitative Content Analysis by Bahareh Najafi BScN, MScN, PhD, Ahmad Nasiri BScN, MScN, PhD

“…Methods Unstructured in-depth open individual interviews were used for data collection. …”
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Passive surveillance of bat-borne viruses in Hungary by Miss Anna Szabó, Dr. Zsófia Lanszki, Dr. Gábor Kemenesi, Dr. Endre Sós, Miss Ágnes Nagy, Dr. Éva Szűts, Dr. Tamás Görföl

“…Our main goal was to establish a passive surveillance system for bat-borne viruses in Hungary, and to study the bat lyssavirus situation in the country. Methods: Samples were donated mostly by Hungarian bat rehabilitation centres and national park directorates as well as bat workers and researchers. …”
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BioFire FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Utilised for the Unsolved Cases of Meningitis/Encephalitis: A Cross-sectional Study by Bashir Ahmad Fomda, Sanam Rasool Wani, Irfan Ul Haq, Anjum Ara, Gulnaz Bashir, Shugufta Roohi, Sheikh Imtiyaz, Naseer Ahmad Bhat

“…Even in resource-limited countries, adopting a syndrome-based method is essential, as Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) can be caused by a multitude of agents that require detection through a multiplex assay. …”
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Exploring resilience in critical care nursing: a qualitative inquiry into continuous adaptation, collaborative unity, and emotional balance by Eman Arafa Hassan, Shimmaa Mohamed Elsayed

“…The study was conducted in five intensive care units across two hospitals in Egypt. The purposeful sampling approach includes 17 critical care nurses with diverse experiences. …”
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Determination of Tacrolimus in Plasma by Paper Spray In-situ Mass Spectrometry Based on Multistage Fragmentation by Fei PAN, Shuang YANG, Zi-yu QU, Di ZHANG, Chun-xia WANG, Hong-bin ZHEN, Zi-hong YE, Xin-hua DAI, Xiang FANG, Hai-di JIANG, Jie XIE, You JIANG

“…The matrix effect normalization factor (RSD) is less than 8.88%. This method was applied to monitor tacrolimus levels in 20 plasma samples, with concentrations ranging from 5.62 to 36.75 μg/L and RSD between 1.75% and 14.41%, indicating that the method has good precision and can meet the needs of clinical blood drug concentration monitoring. …”
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Emotional intelligence and pedagogical intuition by Yulia M. Garipova

“…A pilot study was carried out on Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University graduate students. The sample consisted of 50 young men and women, who were diagnosed using three methods: "Emotional intelligence" by J. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Digital Tools on the Recruitment Process Using the Design Thinking Methodology by Danijela Magdalenić, Ljerka Luić

“…Methods such as desk research, interviews, diary methods, and P/C matrix diagonalization, supported by original metrics, assess the effectiveness of these approaches. …”
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Lung Function Changes with Swim Training in Healthy and Allergic Endurance Athletes by João Rodrigues, Bárbara Jesus, Paulo Caseiro, António Jorge Ferreira, Luís Rama

“…This study aimed to characterize athletes’ lung function according to their swimming experience. Methods: The sample consisted of 45 male athletes, including 15 swimmers, 15 triathletes, and 15 runners. …”
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Loss and Grief in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: The Role of Spirituality and Religiosity by Mary Rute Gomes Esperandio, Luciana Soares Rosas, Fabiana Torres Xavier, Arndt Büssing

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the experience of loss and mourning, potentially increasing distress among bereaved individuals. …”
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