Association between diabetes mellitus and trochanteric bone mineral density in individuals with osteoporotic fractures: a retrospective study by Shao-han Guo, Jian Xu, Min-zhe Xu, Chong Li, Ya-qin Gong, Ke Lu

“…In this study, the exposure variable was diabetes status. …”
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Mendelian randomization study of self-reported long sleep duration, short sleep duration, and insomnia and cognitive function. by Yunyun Guo

“…These results may have implications for public health interventions aimed at reducing the risk of cognitive decline.…”
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Exploring Cross-Cultural Sensory Acceptance of Vinegar-Based Dipping Sauces: A Taiwanese Consumer Study with Dumplings by Jung-Kuei Ker, Ming-Chen Chiang, Ching-Sung Lee, Yen-Cheng Chen

“…These insights yield practical implications for culinary innovation, global flavor localization, and the development of culturally responsive food products.…”
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COVID-19 outbreak control strategies and their impact on the provision of essential health services in Ghana: An exploratory-sequential study. by Duah Dwomoh, Isaac Yeboah, Rawlance Ndejjo, Steven Ndugwa Kabwama, Justice Moses Aheto, Anne Liu, Siobhan Lazenby, Fidelia Ohemeng, Sylvia Akpene Takyi, Ibrahim Issah, Serwaa Akoto Bawuah, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Julius Fobil

“…Finally, we document core health system strategies and practices adopted to maintain EHS during the early phase of the pandemic.<h4>Methods</h4>This study used an explanatory sequential study design. …”
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Translators’ Allocation of Cognitive Resources in Two Translation Directions: A Study Using Eye-Tracking and Keystroke Logging by Yifang Wang, Saihong Li, Yubo Zhou Rasmussen

“…These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of cognitive effort in translation and raise implications for translator training, assessment, and cognitive translation studies, particularly in contexts where translation direction and processing mode interact to shape cognitive demand.…”
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Type and density of independent takeaway outlets: a geographical mapping study in a low socioeconomic ward, Manchester by Jennifer Blow, Sumaiya Patel, Ian G Davies, Rebecca Gregg

“…Takeaway outlets may cluster in lower socioeconomic areas and their proximity to schools is of concern. This study aimed to map takeaway food outlets, characterise takeaway types and their proximity to educational institutions within a low socioeconomic ward in Manchester.Design The Rusholme ward and a 2 km Euclidean buffer were included as the study area. …”
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Sediment Connectivity in Human-Impacted vs. Natural Conditions: A Case Study in a Landslide-Affected Catchment by Mohanad Ellaithy, Davide Notti, Daniele Giordan, Marco Baldo, Jad Ghantous, Vincenzo Di Pietra, Marco Cavalli, Stefano Crema

“…The results reveal significant differences in sediment connectivity between the anthropogenic and natural morphologies, with implications for erosion and landslide susceptibility. …”
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Tropical cyclone track prediction harnessing deep learning algorithms: A comparative study on the Northern Indian Ocean by Sabbir Rahman, M. Fahim Faisal, Prianka Mondal, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman

“…Beyond model performance, this study highlights the practical implications of deploying LSTM in real-world meteorological systems. …”
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Association of Bioavailable 25(OH)D Levels With Endometriosis in Infertile Bangladeshi Women: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Ratna Paul, Mst Sabrina Moonajilin, Hridhima karmakar, Himel Pal, Swatilekha Paul, Sujit Kumar Sarker, Labina Taher

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study was carried out among infertile women at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh, examining the association of bioavailable 25(OH)D levels with endometriosis in infertile Bangladeshi women. …”
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Causal analysis of education attainment and brain structure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a Mendelian randomization study by Shaochu Zheng, Xiaotong Liu, Jinliang Kong, Jing Luo

“…Abstract Background In recent years, multiple observational studies have confirmed the association between educational attainment and the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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A qualitative study exploring experiences of treatment in paediatric rheumatology - children’s, young people’s, parents’ and carers’ perspectives by Kassie Gracella Putri, Sunil Sampath, Charlotte Lucy Richardson, Alice McCloskey, Adam Pattison Rathbone

“…This is important as it could have implications for adherence. This study aimed to explore treatment experiences of CYP and PC in a paediatric rheumatology service. …”
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Applications of learning analytics in the study of academic performance in higher education: A pilot-tested meta-review protocol by Cristian Molla-Esparza, María Isabel Gómez-Núñez, Fran J. García-García

“…The meta-review will aim to describe the main features of how LA has been applied in the study of academic performance in higher education, and to explore practical implications and research challenges.…”
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Magnetic resonance imaging findings in Ghanaian patients presenting with low back pain: a single centre study by Godwill Acquah, Derick Seyram Sule, Lawrence Fesi, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Jacob Leonard Ago, Dennison Agala, William K. Antwi

“…This provides a better understanding of the pathology in the study setting and adds to the literature on the subject, which is useful during intervention and has implications for policymaking. …”
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Gut microbiota changes in patients with hypertensive disorders and gestational diabetes in early pregnancy: a prospective cohort study by Zhihua Zuo, Shanshui Zeng, Xinyi Ou, Lijun Du, Yongcan Guo

“…This prospective cohort study aimed to analyze the gut microbiota changes of pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) before the 20th week of gestation. …”
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Reliability and validity of the original and brief German version of the Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS): Longitudinal study findings. by Franziska Lehnig, Katja Linde, Viktoria Schmidt, Michaela Nagl, Julia Martini, Holger Stepan, Anette Kersting

“…However, studies including the MAAS presented missing or inadequate psychometric properties. …”
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Maximizing Energy Recovery from Waste Tires Through Cement Production Optimization in Togo—A Case Study by Mona-Maria Narra, Essossinam Beguedou, Satyanarayana Narra, Michael Nelles

“…In Togo, approximately 350,000 t of end-of-life tires (ELT) are generated annually, creating significant environmental and health hazards through uncontrolled disposal and burning practices. This study investigated the technical feasibility and economic viability of incorporating waste tires as an alternative fuel in cement manufacturing. …”
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The causal effect of serum amino acids on the risk of prostate cancer: a two-sample mendelian randomization study by Long Miao, Qichao Wang, Sen Kan, Wanqi Liu, Yijing Zhang, Wei Chen, Nienie Qi, Xiliang Cao

“…Our results suggest a protective role of Glu against PCa development, which may have implications for disease prognosis. Increasing dietary Glu intake may present a potential preventive or therapeutic approach for PCa.…”
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Glyoxalase 1 gene expression in various types of cancer cells immunopathology: a pan-cancer analysis study by Ali M. Alaseem, Jehad A. Aldali, Glowi Alasiri, Muhanad Alhujaily, Khalid I. AlHussaini, Osama A. AlKhamees

“…GLO-1 protects cells from damage by detoxifying MG via glutathione. In the curent study, pan-cancer analysis revealed elevated GLO-1 mRNA levels across various malignancies, exhibiting variable prognostic implications on patient survival: reduced survival in ACC, MESO, and SARC, and enhanced survival in KIRC and LIHC. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models in Student Credit Scoring: A Case Study in Vietnam by Nguyen Thi Hong Thuy, Nguyen Thi Vinh Ha, Nguyen Nam Trung, Vu Thi Thanh Binh, Nguyen Thu Hang, Vu The Binh

“…It offers practical implications for financial institutions and universities in developing machine learning and deep learning tools for student loan eligibility prediction. …”
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Accompanying study of the development process towards a smart city strategy-with a particular focus on social change by Christian SCHACHTNER, Nadine BAUMANN

“…The systematics of the requirements of the state as a funding provider and the approach of local actors will be examined in more detail in this study. The Objectives  of the work are a supervised process of a model facility, on the basis of which observations for a process model are to be derived. …”
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