AI Discernment in Foot and Ankle Surgery Research: A Survey Investigation by Steven R. Cooperman DPM, MBA, AACFAS, Abisola Olaniyan MBBS, MPH, PhD, Roberto Brandao DPM, FACFAS

“…Participants, blinded to abstract creation methods, determined whether each was AI or human-generated and provided confidence scores on a 0-100 scale. …”
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‘It was a joint plan we worked out together’. How the I-WOTCH programme enabled people with chronic non-malignant pain to taper their opioids: a process evaluation by Martin Underwood, Kate Seers, Charles Abraham, Harbinder Kaur Sandhu, Vivien P Nichols, Sam Eldabe, Alleyne Sharisse, Balasubramanian Shyam, Betteley Lauren, Booth Katie, Carnes Dawn, D Furlan Andrea, Haywood Kirstie, Iglesias Urrutia C Paola, Lall Ranjit, Manca Andrea, Mistry Dipesh, Noyes Jennifer, Rahman Anisur, Shaw Jane, KY Tang Nicole, Taylor Stephanie, Tysall Colin, Underwood Martin, J Withers Emma

“…Fidelity was assessed by listening to a sample of audio-recorded group sessions and nurse consultations. …”
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Enhanced diagnosis of planetary gear train faults based on bispectrum and attention mechanism deep convolutional generative adversarial networks by Dalian Yang, Yang Zhang, Renjie Li, Hui Long, Changzheng Huang

“…Abstract Aiming at the problem of inaccurate fault diagnosis caused by limited fault samples and challenging feature extraction in helicopter planetary gear trains, this study proposes a fault diagnosis method based on Bispectrum and Attention Mechanism Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks (BAMDCGAN). …”
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Assessing pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices on medicines waste reduction in the UAE by Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Mena Al-Ani, Mustafa Aal Yaseen, Hoor Hamidoglu, Heba M. Mohamed, Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber

“…This study aims to assess pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding this issue, recognizing the role pharmacies can play as local collection points for the safe disposal of unwanted medicationsMethods A cross-sectional study design including a random sample of 603 pharmacists responded to the questionnaire via face-to-face interview. …”
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Childhood predictors of charitable giving and helping across 22 countries in the Global Flourishing Study by Julia S. Nakamura, Robert D. Woodberry, Dorota Weziak-Bialowolska, Laura D. Kubzansky, Koichiro Shiba, R. Noah Padgett, Byron R. Johnson, Tyler J. VanderWeele

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Efforts to enhance the achievement motivation of amputee football athletes using the goal-setting module by Eka Kurnia Darisman, Mulyono Mulyono, Moh Hanafi, Gatot Margisal Utomo, Agatha Candrika, Wahyu Indar Pramuji, Salsabila Maghfira

“…Research Objectives: Implementing the goal-setting module for athletes with special needs is expected to enhance their focus, discipline, and drive to excel. Methods: This study employs an experimental design. …”
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Application of Jane Jacobs’ Theory in the Analysis of the Borders of Territory Monitoring in Urban Spaces from Citizens’ Points of View in Bandar Abbas by Amirhamzeh Shahbazi, Esmaeil zakerimnabi, Alireza Shahbazi

“…Upon utilizing a descriptive and analytical methodology, data were collected through surveys from a diverse population aged 15 years and older, employing a 2-stage random sampling method involving 385 respondents. The findings revealed significant variations in how citizens perceived their monitoring territories influenced by factors, such as literacy, gender, age, and residency history. …”
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Choosing the optimal dilution medium for pooled platelet concentrates, thawed after cryopreservation by M. S. Makarov, M. V. Storozheva, N. V. Borovkova, A. Yu. Bulanov, I. N. Ponomarev

“…When thawed PPC-samples were diluted with in ratio 1:9, in experiments with autologous medium or FFP the safety of the total number of biologically complete platelets averaged 52–53%, with InterSol solution – 37%, rheopolyglucine – 8%. …”
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Impact of gas flaring on acute respiratory distress among pregnant women and newborn babies in Delta State Central Senatorial District, Nigeria by Omatseye Alero Akuirene, John Esimaje Moyegbone, Charity Omoikhekpen Chukumah, Mercy Ebiyemi Kalaroo, Josiah Obaghwerhievwo Adjene, Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, Joseph Onyedenyifa Odoko, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…Using a multi-stage random sampling technique, a structured survey questionnaire was used to collect respondents’ RDS experiences and that of their new borne. …”
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Numerical/experimental investigation of energy absorption and compressive properties in 3D-printed bi/multi-material polymeric metamaterials by Shokouh Dezianian, Mohammad Azadi

“…Design of experiment (DOE) was performed for the data. The testing samples were fabricated using the fused deposition modeling (FDM). …”
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Anorectal Melanoma Surgical Management: A Tertiary Cancer Centre Analysis by Ravi Arjunan, C. Ramach, Pavan Kumar Jonnada, Uday Karjol

“…Design and Setting: Retrospective study. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study describes the experience in surgical management of 18 cases of anorectal melanoma treated surgically at our center, between 2010 and 2015. …”
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Hypoglycemic episodes among type 1 diabetic patients in Unaizah, Saudi Arabia: causes, management, and associated factors by S.K.S. Aldekheel, M.A.S. Shahin

“…Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes may experience multiple episodes of asymptomatic or symptomatic hypoglycemia per week.AIM: To assess the frequency of hypoglycemic episodes and identify associated factors among individuals with type 1 diabetes in Unaizah City, Saudi Arabia.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive research design was employed in April and May of 2023. …”
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What strategies do people with borderline personality disorder use to maintain their well-being and performance at work? by Nadine Larivière, Marc Corbière, Eve-Lyne Robitaille-Beaumier, Pierre David, Lionel Cailhol

“…The sample comprised 103 women, 22 men, and five non-binary persons, with an average age of 35. …”
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Swiss cohort on Traumatic Childbirth and Health (SwiTCH): protocol for a prospective, population-based cohort study on parents’ mental health from pregnancy to one year postpartum... by Antje Horsch, Hélène Chanvrier, Valentine Rattaz, Valentin Offredi, Marc Dupuis

“…Understanding risk and protective factors of CB-PTSD for both parents and its consequences on the family is key to detecting or anticipating it, to developing interventions aimed at reducing its detrimental effects and to supporting parents.Methods and analysis This study protocol describes an observational, population-based study, consisting of a longitudinal prospective cohort with online surveys at four time points. …”
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Perceptions of community health workers on their training, teamwork and practice: a cross-sectional study in Tshwane district, Gauteng, South Africa by S. L.N. Nyalunga, J. V. Ndimande, G. A. Ogunbanjo, A. Masango-Makgobela, T. Bogongo

“…Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among CHWs in the seven regions of Tshwane health district between October and November 2015. …”
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A systematic review of population-based dental caries studies among children in Saudi Arabia by Dania Ebrahim Al Agili

“…Understanding caries experience is an important task for Saudi Arabian policymakers to identify intervention targets and improve oral health. …”
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Tight Cutting Seton for Anal Fistulae Revisited by Edgaras Smolskas

“…Design: Retrospective study. Patients and Methods: Between 2008 - 2018 a retrospective study included all patients with primary or recurrent fistulas who were treated using tight seton were analyzed. …”
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The relationship between self-confidence and attitude of emergency medical technicians towards family presence during resuscitation by Jaber Najafi, Neda Gilani, Hadi Hassankhani, Mansour Ghafourifard, Abbas Dadashzadeh, Mahnaz Zali

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the self-confidence and attitudes of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) towards family presence during resuscitation (FPDR). Methods In this cross-sectional study, a random sample of 252 EMTs were selected from 110 prehospital emergency centers. …”
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A large-scale study of anxiety and depression in people with Multiple Sclerosis: a survey via the web portal of the UK MS Register. by Kerina H Jones, David V Ford, Philip A Jones, Ann John, Rodden M Middleton, Hazel Lockhart-Jones, Lisa A Osborne, J Gareth Noble

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Studies have found that people with Multiple Sclerosis experience relatively high rates of anxiety and depression. …”
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The nature of association of oral para-functional habits with anxiety and big-five personality traits in Saudi adult population by Nouf Albesher, Modi Aljohani, Misam Alsenani, Ohood Turkistani, Mahmoud Salam, Adel Almutairi

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of various types of oral parafunctional habits and evaluate its association with the level of anxiety and personality traits among the Saudi adult population. Material and methods: It is a cross-sectional study based on an anonymous, Arabic language electronic survey distributed through social media networks among Saudi public community. …”
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