Associations of heavy metals and urinary sodium excretion with obesity in adults: A cross-sectional study from Korean Health Examination and Nutritional Survey. by Juyeon Lee, Sue K Park

“…Investigating the association between heavy metals, urinary sodium excretion, and obesity is of significant importance, given potential implications for public health. Therefore, this study aims to explore the relationship between heavy metals, urinary sodium excretion, and overweight and obesity in the Korean population.…”
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Glomerular parietal epithelial expression of CD44 in minimal change nephrotic syndrome and primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: A clinico-pathological study by Nithin E Paul, Suchitha Satish, Kiran Krishnamurthy Kelur, Manjunath Sanjeev Shetty

“…Materials and Methods: Thirty cases each of MCNS and FSGS were studied. The clinical, laboratory, histopathological, and CD 44 immunohistochemical data were recorded. …”
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Petrol Filling Stations as Emerging Social Hubs: Assessing Health Risks and Urban Planning Challenges – A Case Study of New Cairo, Egypt by Nanees Elsayyad

“…This shift demonstrates how urban infrastructure adapts to changing societal behaviours but also introduces public health concerns, including increased exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and a heightened risk of disease transmission.This study aims to assess the dual role of PFS as both essential urban facilities and emerging social spaces, examining their health and environmental implications. …”
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A comprehensive study of SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) inhibitor-resistant mutants selected in a VSV-based system. by Francesco Costacurta, Andrea Dodaro, David Bante, Helge Schöppe, Ju-Yi Peng, Bernhard Sprenger, Xi He, Seyed Arad Moghadasi, Lisa Maria Egger, Jakob Fleischmann, Matteo Pavan, Davide Bassani, Silvia Menin, Stefanie Rauch, Laura Krismer, Anna Sauerwein, Anne Heberle, Toni Rabensteiner, Joses Ho, Reuben S Harris, Eduard Stefan, Rainer Schneider, Theresia Dunzendorfer-Matt, Andreas Naschberger, Dai Wang, Teresa Kaserer, Stefano Moro, Dorothee von Laer, Emmanuel Heilmann

“…As SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread, variants resistant to nirmatrelvir and other currently available treatments are likely to arise. This study aimed to identify and characterize mutations that confer resistance to nirmatrelvir. …”
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Proteome study of dikaryotic and monokaryotic mycelia reveals the transfer between biological processes contributing to dikaryon growth advantage of the medicinal fungus Ganoderma... by Huatao Yu, Linlin Dong, Qinghe Zhao

“…This is the first discovery of metabolic remodeling in dikaryotic mycelia of G. lucidum, presenting favorable implications for the breeding of G. lucidum.…”
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The effects of emotional eating and negative framing on healthy food choices: a quasi-experimental study on college student participants using virtual reality by Mesy Safira Br Sembiring, Anna Undarwati

“…The practical implications of the findings may provide guidance for designers of public health interventions to consider aspects of message framing as one of the strategies in health campaigns. …”
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The new Foundation Programme Mental Health Curriculum: foundation doctors’ perceptions of its importance and their competency: pre–post psychiatric placement evaluation study by Ioana Varvari, Thomas Dewhurst, Corinne Jones, Richard Haslam

“…Utilising Kirkpatrick's evaluation framework, the study employed a pre–post intervention design assessing the impact of psychiatry placements on 135 foundation doctors across three cohorts from August 2021 to March 2022. …”
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Standarisasi Kemampuan Membaca dan Menghafal Al-Qur’an Siswa dalam Penilain Munaqosah: Studi Multi-Situs Pada Sekolah Berbasis Agama by Rifkal Syihabu Rosikhin

“…In contrast, SMK Baitul Izza adopts an autonomous model rooted in its boarding school system, managed by the Tim PPG, with evaluation culminating in a one-month munaqosah at Pondok Wali Barokah Kertosono. Research Implications – The study highlights the practical value of establishing dedicated units for Al-Qur'an assessment development and quality assurance. …”
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Introducing new point-of-care tests for common infections in publicly funded clinics in South Africa: a qualitative study with primary care clinicians by Sarah Tonkin-Crine, Chris Butler, Marc Mendelson, Oliver van Hecke

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Association Between Childhood Adversities and Intimate Partner Violence in Women During Adulthood: Insights from Urban Bangladesh–A Cross Sectional Study by Anika Tasnim MPH, Khandakar Fatema MPH, Sharmin Islam MPH, Md Atiqul Haque PhD

“…Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) constitutes a significant public health crisis worldwide, with profound social and economic implications. This cross-sectional study explores the linkage between childhood adversities and IPV among married women in urban Bangladesh. …”
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Why are people leaving public transport? A panel study of changes in transit-use patterns between 2019, 2021, and 2022 in Montréal, Canada by Rodrigo Victoriano-Habit, Ahmed El-Geneidy

“…As travel frequencies rebound, ridership is recovering, although it remains considerably below pre-pandemic levels. This study compares pre- to post-pandemic public-transit use among workers and non-workers, and the changing impact of local and regional accessibility. …”
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Study of the effect of feeding two cultivars of purslane (Portulaca oleracea l.) On lipid profile and lipid peroxidation of adult male Sprague Dawley rats by Hasan Al-Amery, Hamed Takruri

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding purslane on lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in adult male Sprague Dawley rats fed high cholesterol diet. …”
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Preliminary Study on the Genetic Diversity of Sicilian Populations of <i>Crataegus azarolus</i> (<i>Rosaceae</i>) and Their Wild Relatives for Conservation and Valorisation Purpose... by Floriana Bonanno, Simona Aprile, Vivienne Spadaro, Francesco M. Raimondo, Antonio Giovino

“…This preliminary genetic study aims to establish the genetic relationships between wild populations of <i>Crataegus</i> taxa and azarole (<i>C. azarolus</i>). …”
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Market Entry Strategies in Sustainable Innovation: A Comparative Study of Profit-Oriented and Environmental, Social, and Governance-Driven Digital Platforms in the Recycling Market by Xiaotong Guan, Qing Rong, Cheng Sun

“…We further identify the optimal cooperation strategy based on entry feasibility, profit maximization, and the conditions necessary to achieve a “win-win” outcome. This study sheds light on how profit-oriented and ESG-driven digital platforms strategically enter the recycling market through sustainable innovation, offering insights into their cooperation strategies, market competition, and broader implications for sustainable platform ecosystems.…”
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Advancing biomonitoring of eDNA studies with the Anaconda R package: Integrating soil and One Health perspectives in the face of evolving traditional agriculture practices. by Pierre-Louis Stenger, Audrey Léopold, Kelly Dinh, Pierre Mournet, Nadia Robert, Julien Drouin, Jacques Wamejonengo, Sylvie Russet, Thomas Ibanez, Laurent Maggia, Fabian Carriconde

“…By leveraging this tool, researchers can explore the broader implications of agricultural practice modifications, facilitating informed decisions and sustainable environmental management.…”
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Does Participatory Forest Management Reduce Deforestation and Enhance Forest Cover? A Comparative Study of Selected Forest Sites in Adaba-Dodola, Ethiopia by Lemma Tiki, Jumanne M. Abdallah, Kristina Marquardt, Motuma Tolera

“…To this end, our research is based on an analysis of the land use/land cover changes (LULCCs) over the last 23 years in selected forest sites of Adaba–Dodola and their implications for the implementation of REDD+. This study examines the difference in forest cover changes between PFM and non-PFM sites within and between the study periods. …”
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Examining the Influence of the Marketing Mix (4PS) on Manufacturers' Purchase Decisions of Imported Tobacco: A Case Study of PT Harum Tembakau Indonesia by Jeri Cahyadi Saputra, Dudi Amarullah, Nikita Astria

“…This study is expected to serve as a reference for formulating more effective marketing strategies in the future. …”
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Why the gaze behavior of expert physicians and novice medical students differ during a simulated medical interview: A mixed methods study. by Rie Yamada, Kuangzhe Xu, Satoshi Kondo, Makoto Fujimoto

“…This study investigated differences in gaze behavior and cognition between expert physicians and novice medical students during a simulated medical interview with a simulated patient, drawing implications for medical education. …”
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Derivation and validation of an algorithm to predict transitions from community to residential long-term care among persons with dementia-A retrospective cohort study. by Wenshan Li, Luke Turcotte, Amy T Hsu, Robert Talarico, Danial Qureshi, Colleen Webber, Steven Hawken, Peter Tanuseputro, Douglas G Manuel, Greg Huyer

“…<h4>Conclusions and implications</h4>We developed an algorithm to predict time to LTC entry among individuals living with dementia. …”
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Integrating Training Pills and Flipped Classroom Model to Enhance B2-Level Writing Skills in EFL Learners: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Jose Maria Felix Martinez, Nadia Safeer, Lubna Choudhry, Mohammed H. Alaqad

“…These findings have significant implications for technology-enhanced learning and offer practical insights for educators seeking to optimize writing instruction for EFL learners. …”
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