Investigating the association between household exposure to Anopheles stephensi and malaria in Sudan and Ethiopia: A case-control study protocol. by Temesgen Ashine, Yehenew Asmamaw Ebstie, Rayyan Ibrahim, Adrienne Epstein, John Bradley, Mujahid Nouredayem, Mikiyas G Michael, Amani Sidiahmed, Nigatu Negash, Abena Kochora, Jihad Eltaher Sulieman, Alison M Reynolds, Eba Alemayehu, Endalew Zemene, Adane Eyasu, Alemayehu Dagne, Elifaged Hailemeskel, Fatou Jaiteh, Dereje Geleta, Ephrem Lejore, David Weetman, Ahmed Mahmoud Hussien, Fadwa Saad, Gudissa Assefa, Hiwot Solomon, Abdelgadir Bashir, Fekadu Massebo, Koen Peeters, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Hmooda Toto Kafy, Martin J Donnelly, Endalamaw Gadisa, Elfatih M Malik, Anne L Wilson

“…Little is known about the public health implications of An. stephensi in Africa. This study is designed to assess the relative importance of household exposure to An. stephensi and endemic malaria vectors for malaria risk in urban Sudan and Ethiopia.…”
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Labour and social protection gaps impacting the health and well-being of workers in non-standard employment: An international comparative study. by Signild Kvart, Isabel Cuervo, Virginia Gunn, Wayne Lewchuk, Kim Bosmans, Letitia Davis, Astrid Escrig-Piñol, Per-Olof Östergren, Eva Padrosa, Alejandra Vives, Alessandro Zaupa, Emily Q Ahonen, Valentina Álvarez-López, Mireia Bolíbar, Ignacio Diaz, Mariana Gutiérrez-Zamora, Lars Ivarsson, Mireia Julià, Carles Muntaner, Patricia O'Campo, Marisol E Ruiz, Kristian Vänerhagen, Emilia F Vignola, David Vílchez, Mattias Vos, Theo Bodin, Sherry L Baron

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Policy gaps threaten workers' health and well-being across all study countries, irrespective of the levels of labour market regulations and social protections. …”
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Exploring burnout, perfectionism, and moral injury among UK physiotherapists: A qualitative study on professional fulfilment and well-being. by Glykeria Skamagki, Laura Blackburn, Daniel Biggs, Maria Kolitsida, Cameron Black, Sivaramkumar Shanmugam

“…This study aimed to explore these issues, by providing a qualitative exploration of UK physiotherapists' lived experiences.…”
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Artificial Reproductive Technology Use and Family-Building Experiences of Female Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study by Selena Banser, A. Fuchsia Howard, Sally Thorne, Karen J. Goddard

“…Methods: In this qualitative Interpretive Description study, interviews were conducted with 15 female ACCSs and data were analyzed using an interpretive thematic approach and constant comparative techniques. …”
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Postcode health inequalities in aortic valve surgery in North East England: retrospective study of disparities in presentation and hospital outcomes by Benjamin Irene Omoregbee, Emeka B. Kesieme, Dumbor L. Ngaage

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Modeling Seasonal Variations of Sediment Transport and Morphological Changes in Delta Ecosystem: A Case Study of the Wulan Delta, Indonesia by Lintang Nur Fadlillah, Margaretha Widyastuti, Dong Hyeon Kim, Muh Aris Marfai

“…The suspended sediment from the Serang River plays a crucial role in the development of the Wulan Delta. This study employs the open-source DELFT3D model to investigate seasonal hydrodynamics, sediment distribution, and morphodynamic changes in the delta. …”
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Energy Flexibility in Aluminium Smelting: A Long-Term Feasibility Study Based on the Prospects of Electricity Load and Photovoltaic Production by Marko Bizjak, Niko Uremovič, Domen Mongus, Primož Sukič, Gorazd Štumberger, Haris Salihagić Hrenko, Dragan Mikša, Stanislav Kores, Niko Lukač

“…Conversely, the direct utilisation of surpluses without substantial investment can yield savings of up to EUR 17 million within the same time frame for Slovenia’s case with an aluminium smelter, which has a maximum power usage of 60 MW. The findings of this study have significant implications in terms of shaping future energy strategies and policies, emphasizing the value of integrating renewable energy sources and industrial processes for enhanced economic and environmental outcomes.…”
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Experimental Study on the Effects of Loading Rates on the Fracture Mechanical Characteristics of Coal Influenced by Long-Term Immersion in Mine Water by Xiaobin Li, Gan Feng, Mingli Xiao, Guifeng Wang, Jing Bi, Chunyu Gao, Huaizhong Liu

“…This hierarchy is determined by the properties of the coal matrix and bedding planes, as well as the mechanical structures composed of them. This study holds significant implications for the safe construction and operational design of underground water reservoirs in coal mines.…”
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A comparative study of ultra-massive MIMO intelligent receivers with adversarial robustness and energy efficiency for 6G applications by Pushkar Nidagundi, Advesh Darvekar, Malik Amber, Ramesh R

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Genetically proxied glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor perturbation and risk of mood disorders: a Mendelian randomization study by Yaejin Jeon, Ju Han Kim

“…Conclusions GLP1R perturbation may have protective effects on MDD and BD through different mechanisms, although additional clinical trials are required to determine the therapeutic implications. Trial registration Clinical trial number not applicable.…”
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Baseline characteristics and seven-year follow-up of patients with coronary slow flow: A cohort study in northeastern Iran by Farima Farsi, Negar Morovatdar, Ali Eshraghi

“…Although the prognosis for the majority of CSFP cases is favorable, frequent angina significantly lowers their quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the potential contributing risk factors and prognostic implications of CSFP on long-term cardiovascular outcomes. …”
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Social Network Analysis of Information Flow and Opinion Formation on Indonesian Social Media: A Case Study of Youth Violence by Irwanto Irwanto, Tuti Bahfiarti, Andi Alimuddin Unde, Alem Febri Sonni

“…These findings extend existing theoretical frameworks while highlighting the need for more culturally nuanced approaches to understanding digital discourse in contexts of collectivist cultural dimensions. This study’s results have significant implications for digital literacy education, social media intervention strategies, and youth violence prevention efforts, suggesting the need for sophisticated, network-aware approaches that consider both structural dynamics and cultural contexts.…”
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A comparative study between price-driven and mechanistic moving averages using causal analysis on bitcoin historical data by Ihor Tsapro

“…This study aims to explore the effectiveness of mechanistic versus price-driven moving averages in predicting Bitcoin price trends. …”
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Phytogenic synthesis and antimicrobial activity of ZnO nano bow ties (ZnO NBTs): An experimental and computational study by Manju Manuel, M. Gomathy, Manikantan Pappuswamy, Krishna Bisetty, Suvardhan Kanchi

“…The findings of this study indicate that efficient morphology (shape) is a major contributor to the protein binding affinities of ZnO NBTs, with promising implications for the design of antibacterial drugs in nanomedicine.…”
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Assessing the Use of an Oral Health Literacy Toolkit in Three California Dental Practices: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study by Evangelin Yeeda, Winston Tseng, Linda Neuhauser, Susan Ivey, Jessica Liu, Lesley Latham, Michelle Ta, Lindsey Robinson

“…It also identified ways to minimize barriers and improve the toolkit.Practical Implications The study provides insights into effective strategies and barriers for implementing the toolkit, which can inform future efforts to improve oral health literacy in dental practices.…”
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Does Community Engagement Boost Pre- and In-Service Teachers’ 21st-Century Skills? A Mixed-Method Study by Khaleel Alarabi, Badriya AlSadrani, Hassan Tairab, Othman Abu Khurma, Nabeeh Kasasbeh

“…This study investigated community engagement in developing the 21st-century skills of pre-service and in-service teachers in the context of four skills: communication, creative thinking, collaboration, and critical thinking. …”
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Impact of Perioperative Lidocaine on Neutrophil Extracellular Trapping and Serum Cytokines in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Randomized Controlled Study by Dongho Shin, Jiheon Kim, Subin Lee, Min Suk Chae

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Influence of spousal educational disparities on intimate partner violence (IPV) against pregnant women: a study of 30 countries by M. D. Nahid Hassan Nishan, M. Z. E. M. Naser Uddin Ahmed, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Koustuv Dalal

“…Educational disparity and socioeconomic factors play a significant role in encountering IPV during pregnancy. This study revealed complex, region-specific effects on violence likelihood, emphasizing implications for policymakers and practitioners addressing IPV. …”
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Sleep Varies According to Game Venue but Not Season Period in Female Basketball Players: A Team-Based Observational Study by Aaron T. Scanlan, Nathan Elsworthy, Jordan L. Fox, Emilija Stojanović, Amalia Campos-Redondo, Sergio J. Ibáñez, Cody J. Power

“…Sleep is an essential part of the recovery process that may be jeopardized during specific contexts across the season. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of key contextual factors—game venue and season period—on sleep in semi-professional, female basketball players. …”
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Sexual function and pelvic floor function in men with systemic sclerosis compared to healthy controls: a cross-sectional study by Barbora Heřmánková, Sabína Oreská, Maja Špiritović, Hana Štorkánová, Martin Komarc, Karel Pavelka, Ladislav Šenolt, Jiří Vencovský, Radim Bečvář, Michal Tomčík

“…Objectives This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the sexual function (SF) and pelvic floor function of men with systemic sclerosis (SSc) with age-matched healthy controls (HC) and to identify the implications of clinical features on SF.Material and method Twenty SSc males and 20 HC aged 18–70 years completed eleven questionnaires assessing SF [International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), Male Sexual Health Questionnaire (MSHQ)]; sexual quality of life: Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Male (SQoL-M); pelvic floor function: Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-Short Form 7 (PFIQ-7), fatigue, depression, physical fitness, functional disability, and quality of life. …”
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