Impact of co-occurring hearing and visual difficulties in childhood on educational outcomes: a longitudinal cohort study by Matilda Hill, Amanda Hall, Cathy Williams, Alan M Emond

“…Background Mild hearing and visual difficulties are common in childhood, and both may have implications for educational achievement. However, the impact of co-occurring common hearing and visual difficulties in childhood is not known.Objective To determine the prevalence and impact of co-occurring common hearing and visual difficulties of childhood on educational outcomes in primary and secondary school.Methods The sample was drawn from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, a longitudinal birth cohort study in England. …”
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Quality of Four-Tier Diagnostic Test on Wave and Vibration Materials: An Empirical Study Using Rasch Modeling by Moh. Irma Sukarelawan, Toni Kus Indratno, Raden Oktova, Nurul Syafiqah Yap Abdullah

“…These findings have practical implications for teachers who wish to diagnose students' misconceptions about waves and vibration.…”
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A micro-level study of the economic losses of traffic congestion delays in Srinagar city of Kashmir valley by Farzana Ahad, Huma Rashid, Shamim Ahmad Shah, Mohammad Shafi Bhat, Peer Jeelani

“…Evaluating the economic implications of urban traffic congestion is essential for improving productivity, maximizing infrastructure investments, and developing efficient transportation regulations. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Nigerians living with non-communicable diseases: a qualitative study by Ferdinand C Mukumbang, Lucia Y Ojewale

“…Paying attention to these factors could have implications for the management of the next global pandemic requiring mass vaccination.…”
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The Ecological Impacts and Modeling of the Beaver Dam Distribution: A Study on Habitat Characteristics and Environmental Factors in Romania by Alexandru Gridan, Ovidiu Ionescu, Georgeta Ionescu, Ancuta Fedorca, Elena Ciocirlan, Claudiu Pașca, Darius Hardalau

“…Although beaver populations have recovered across Europe, including Romania, understanding the environmental factors driving their dam distribution remains limited. This study aimed to (i) characterize the physical and compositional features of beaver dams in the Râul Negru basin, Romania, (ii) model the environmental variables influencing the dam distribution using MaxEnt, and (iii) evaluate the implications for broader conservation strategies. …”
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Impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on semen quality in Sudanese males: a case-control study by Abdelkarim Abdrabo, Sara Omer, Walid Eldaif

“…However, 30% of diabetic patients exhibited abnormal sperm motility compared to 20% in controls, with odds ratios (ORs) of 1.7 for motility and 5.1 for abnormal morphology. Conclusion: The study highlights significant impairments in semen quality among Sudanese males with type 2 diabetes mellitus, emphasizing the need for further research into the underlying mechanisms and implications for male fertility.…”
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Exploring the Dimensions of Perfectionism in Adolescence: A Multi-Method Study on Mental Health and CBT-Based Psychoeducation by Magdalena Chęć, Krystian Konieczny, Sylwia Michałowska, Karolina Rachubińska

“…Background: Perfectionism in adolescents can have both adaptive and maladaptive forms, with implications for mental health and school performance. …”
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Renal function and risk of coronary heart disease in general populations: new prospective study and systematic review. by Emanuele Di Angelantonio, John Danesh, Gudny Eiriksdottir, Vilmundur Gudnason

“…These findings could have implications for the further understanding of CHD and targeting cardioprotective interventions.…”
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Exploring Built Environment Influence on Taxi Vacant Time in Megacities: A Case Study of Chongqing, China by Guangyue Nian, Jianyun Huang, Daniel (Jian) Sun

“…Average traffic flow speed, road density, the number of bus stops, catering services, residence communities, and motor vehicle services show strong nonlinear relationships with taxi vacant time, and their influence effects are alternately positive and negative. The study provides useful insights for understanding mechanisms of the role of built environment on taxi vacant time and has important implications for driver searching strategy improvement, taxi management measures development, spatial and temporal scheduling of taxi capacity resources, and urban transportation facilities layout planning.…”
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Association of triglyceride-glucose index with Helicobacter pylori infection in the 1999–2000 NHANES cross-sectional study by Wei Liu, Jie An, Cheng Jiao, Jun Guo, Lipu Zhang, Haifeng Jin, Guangchao Liu, Yao Zhang

“…The study utilized cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 1999 and 2000. …”
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How will mandatory nutrition and ingredient labelling affect the wine industry? A quantitative study of producers’ perspectives by Evelyn Pabst, Gergely Szolnoki, Simone Mueller Loose

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine producers' perspectives on the mandatory labelling of nutrition and ingredient information for wine, as suggested by the European Commission. …”
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Digital mental health: locations and contexts in youths’ presentation of self in video consultations— a qualitative study by Monika Knudsen Gullslett, Frank Larsen, Henriette Lauvhaug Nybakke

“…Abstract Background The long-established use of video consultation in mental health services has undergone significant historical development. This study reveals and discusses how video consultations influence youths’ presentation of self in video consultations and in different locations and contexts. …”
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Accreditation Policy and Internal Quality Assurance: A Study of Private Islamic Religious Universities in Nusa Tenggara by Winengan Winengan, Safwira Guna Putra

“…To enhance their effectiveness, these institutions must fortify their internal quality assurance systems through consistent planning, leadership commitment, and support from their coordinating bodies for private sector universities to ensure sustainable quality in higher education. Practical Implications for Economic Growth and Development: This study serves as a valuable reference for the development of a more effective quality management system in university governance, aligned with the National Standards of Higher Education and responsive to the evolving demands of society. …”
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Improved performance in retail distribution process through a Lean Manufacturing approach: A case study by Sofia Vierci-Codas, Andrea Insfran-Rivarola, Ana Pamela Arevalos, Sharon Macias-Velasquez, Carlos Zepeda-Lugo, Eduardo Martínez-Mendoza

“…Second, a case study was conducted in which LM T&T were applied to reduce the long lead time and propose solutions to address difficulties in the FFP process. …”
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The Accessory Olfactory Bulb in <i>Arvicola scherman</i>: A Neuroanatomical Study in a Subterranean Mammal by Sara Ruiz-Rubio, Irene Ortiz-Leal, Mateo V. Torres, Mostafa G. A. Elsayed, Aitor Somoano, Pablo Sanchez-Quinteiro

“…Our results provide a foundation for future studies exploring the implications of these adaptations, including potential improvements in the management of these vole populations.…”
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Mortality after parental death in childhood: a nationwide cohort study from three Nordic countries. by Jiong Li, Jiong Li, Mogens Vestergaard, Sven Cnattingius, Mika Gissler, Bodil Hammer Bech, Carsten Obel, Jørn Olsen

“…The main limitation of the study is the lack of data on post-bereavement information on the quality of the parent-child relationship, lifestyles, and common physical environment.…”
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Assessment of coastal zone ecosystem health in the context of tourism development: A case study of Jiaozhou Bay by Zhang Shengrui, Zhang Zhenqi, Zhang Tongyan, Ju Hongrun

“…Building upon existing land use planning, this study innovatively constructs a classification system for tourism land use. …”
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The Price of a Neglected Zoonosis: Case-Control Study to Estimate Healthcare Utilization Costs of Human Brucellosis. by Oded Vered, Tzahit Simon-Tuval, Pablo Yagupsky, Miki Malul, Assi Cicurel, Nadav Davidovitch

“…Little is known about its economic implications derived from elevated healthcare utilization (HCU). …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary care for hypertension in the UK: a population-based cohort study by Christel Renoux, James M. Brophy, Kyle Johnson, Sarah Beradid, Robert W. Platt

“…Blood pressure measurements fell by 69% (95% CI 65% to 72%) in April 2020, recovering in February 2021.Conclusions Hypertension diagnosis and management in UK primary care were significantly disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future studies should investigate the potential clinical implications for the cardiovascular health of the UK population.…”
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Partner responses to pain among male partners of women with provoked vestibulodynia—a cross-sectional study by Linn Myrtveit-Stensrud, Elin Ekholm, Ida Flink, Moniek ter Kuile, Linnéa Engman, Isabelle Suvaal, Karen Synne Groven, Silje Endresen Reme

“…Partner's behavioral response to the pain has implications for the affected woman's pain and sexual function, as well as the relational dynamics of the couple. …”
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