A dimensão espacial nos estudos sobre saúde: uma trajetória histórica The spatial dimension in health studies: a historical trajectory by Aylene Bousquat, Amélia Cohn

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Formation mechanism and stability analysis of a landslide in altered ophiolite in the upper reaches of Jinsha River: A case study of the Duirongtong landslide by RAN Lina, ZHANG Yongshuang, REN Sanshao, LI Jinqiu

“…Based on numerical simulation, some preventive recommendations are proposed.   Conclusion  The study suggests that the formation and evolution of the DRT landslide are controlled by the combination of geological structure and clay-altered rock. [ Significance ] These findings have important implications for the slope stability analysis and disaster prevention in the tectonic suture zone of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.…”
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Association of meteorological factors with childhood pneumonia incidence in Central Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a time-series study (2013–2022) by Lidetu Demoze, Gelila Yitageasu

“…Methods Institution based time-series cross-sectional study design was conducted in Central Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Fused roots of maxillary molars: characterization and prevalence in a Latin American sub-population: a cone beam computed tomography study by Maytté Marcano-Caldera, Jose Luis Mejia-Cardona, María del Pilar Blanco-Uribe, Elena Carolina Chaverra-Mesa, Didier Rodríguez-Lezama, Jose Hernán Parra-Sánchez

“…Additionally, molars with root fusion presented variation at different levels of the radicular portion, with implications for treatment quality.…”
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The direct effect of the international standard on auditing – 701 requirements on audit profession concerning the reimbursement costs: case study of Jordanian finance industry... by Esraa Esam Alharasis

“…The findings confirmed that KAM disclosures increase auditor workload, responsibility, complexity, and risk, consequently resulting in higher reimbursement expenses. Practical implications – The findings of this study have the potential to serve as a basis for the development of a novel financial regulatory legislation or a regulated framework for disclosing significant occurrences. …”
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Molecular Insights into the Temperature-Dependent Binding and Conformational Dynamics of Noraucuparin with Bovine Serum Albumin: A Microsecond-Scale MD Simulation Study by Erick Bahena-Culhuac, Martiniano Bello

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: These findings offer insights into the dynamic behavior of the noraucuparin–BSA complex and enhance the understanding of serum albumin–ligand interactions, with potential implications for drug delivery systems.…”
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Enhancing communication about paediatric medicines: lessons from a qualitative study of parents' experiences of their child's suspected adverse drug reaction. by Janine Arnott, Hannah Hesselgreaves, Anthony J Nunn, Matthew Peak, Munir Pirmohamed, Rosalind L Smyth, Mark A Turner, Bridget Young

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Simulation Model for a Sustainable Food Supply Chain in a Developing Country: A Case Study of the Banana Supply Chain in Malawi by Evance Hlekwayo Moyo, Stephen Carstens, Jackie Walters

“…<i>Results</i>: The research identified awareness, collaboration, efficiency, governance, knowledge sharing, and resilience as sustainability practices in the case study banana SC, thus forming a sustainability model. …”
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Time trends in the incidence of clinically diagnosed type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes in the UK 2009–2018: a retrospective cohort study by Irwin Nazareth, Irene Petersen, Kingshuk Pal, Laura Horsfall, Manuj Sharma

“…The implications of this on timely treatment, complication rates and mortality need further longer term exploration.…”
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How Do Stress Situations Affect Higher-Level Text Processing in L1 and L2 Readers? An Eye-Tracking Study by Ziqing Xia, Chun-Hsien Chen, Jo-Yu Kuo, Mingmin Zhang

“…Existing studies have revealed that the reading comprehension ability of readers can be adversely affected by their psychosocial stress. …”
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Associations Between Non-Steroidal and Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use, Welfare, and Milk Production in Dairy Sheep: A Multivariate Study by Nikolaos Tsekouras, Mathis A. B. Christodoulopoulos, Eleftherios Meletis, Christos Kousoulis, Polychronis Kostoulas, Vasileios Pantazis, Vasileios G. Papatsiros, Konstantina Dimoveli, Dimitrios Gougoulis

“…Overall, this research highlights the importance of addressing gaps in pain management practices in the sheep farming sector to promote better animal welfare. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to expand our understanding of analgesic use and its implications for sheep welfare.…”
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Guidelines and practice on antipsychotics prescribing and physical health monitoring in children and young people: a cohort study using primary care data by Ruth H Jack, Chris Hollis, Yana Vinogradova, Carol Coupland, Richard Morriss, Vibhore Prasad

“…To audit more exactly clinical practice against guidelines, we propose qualitative studies, targeted to cover the full range of local circumstances, nationally.Clinical implications General practices should be encouraged to prioritise encoding of all treatment data. …”
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Challenges and perspectives for humanitarian logistics: a comparative study between the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic and the Republic of South Sudan by Guilherme de Araujo Grigoli, Maurilio Ferreira Da Silva Júnior, Diego Pereira Pedra

“…Each challenge revealed a logistical gap for which an appropriate solution was suggested based on the best practices found in the case study of each mission. Research limitations/implications – This paper presents limitations when addressing the logistical analysis based on only three countries under the UN mission as a case study, as well as conceiving that certain flaws in the system, in the observed period, are already in the process of correction with the adoption of the 2016–2021 strategy by the UN Global Logistic Cluster. …”
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Evaluation of Moraine Sediment Dam Stability Under Permafrost Thawing in Glacial Environments: A Case Study of Gurudongmar Lake, Sikkim Himalayas by Anil Kumar Misra, Amit Srivastava, Kuldeep Dutta, Soumya Shukla, Rakesh Kumar Ranjan, Nishchal Wanjari

“…This study assesses the risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) from moraine sediment dams around Gurudongmar Lake in the Northern Sikkim Himalayas at an elevation of 17,800 feet. …”
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Impact of SMOFlipid emulsion integration in total parenteral nutrition on inpatient outcomes and economic burden for preterm neonates: a retrospective cohort study by Mohamed Emad Eldin Refaay, Omaima Gaber Yassine, Ghada Ahmed Abu-Sheasha, Adel Zaki

“…Using the propensity score, the study groups’ baseline characteristics were balanced. …”
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Study to Develop a Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) Field Trial Protocol for <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. Flower Varieties by Tiziana Vonlanthen, Zora Fuchs, Christelle Cronje, Leron Katsir, Maximilian Vogt, Gavin George, Michael E. Ruckle, Jürg Hiltbrunner

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The Effect of Obesity on Prosthesis Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty Through the Posterolateral Approach: A Retrospective Study on 614 Total Hip Arthroplasties by Hans Christian S. Vistisen, MD, Mads J. Rex, MD, Mogens Laursen, MD, PhD, Thomas Jakobsen, MD, PhD, DMSc

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of BMI > 35 kg/m2 on prosthesis positioning in hip osteoarthritis patients undergoing primary THA. …”
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Unmasking metabolic clues: adipsin, irisin and osteopontin as biomarkers in polycystic ovary syndrome and their impact on metabolic dynamics: a case-control study by Fatma Nur Duzenli, Engin Yurtcu, Betul Keyif, Alper Basbug

“…MATERIAL AND METHODS: A case-control study was conducted involving 96 women with PCOS and 80 healthy controls. …”
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Contributing and mitigating factors of brain drain among healthcare workers from cardiac care facilities in Nepal - A qualitative case study. by Niharika Jha, Rashmi Maharjan, Swornim Bajracharya, Soniya Shrestha, Bobby Thapa, Pranil Man Singh Pradhan, Sushmita Mali, Biraj Man Karmacharya, Archana Shrestha

“…The global public health implications of brain drain are significant, underscoring the need for sustainable solutions to strengthen healthcare systems and promote health equity. …”
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The Perception of Waiting Times on Patient Satisfaction and Patient Care: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Health Care Institution in Kenya. by Soud Seif, Jasmit Shah, Ali Chandani, Sayed K Ali

“…Waiting time and resulting implications remain understudied in low- and middle-income countries like Kenya. …”
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