Enhancement of friction factors for microchannels fabricated using laser powder directed energy deposition by Paul Gradl, Angelo Cervone, Piero Colonna

“…This characterization helped to inform a new prediction method for determining hydraulic diameter and equivalent sand grain roughness, thus reducing the uncertainty of predicted friction factors. The new correlation allows to estimate friction factor and pressure drop with a deviation from the experimental data that is within 20% of their value. …”
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MODIS land surface temperature in East Antarctica: accuracy and its main affecting factors by Zhaosheng Zhai, Yetang Wang, Carleen H. Reijmer, Paul C. J. P. Smeets, Xueying Zhang, Wuying Zhang

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Factors Affecting Cardiovascular Risk in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes by Ingrida Stankute, Rimante Dobrovolskiene, Evalda Danyte, Dovile Razanskaite-Virbickiene, Edita Jasinskiene, Giedre Mockeviciene, Dalia Marciulionyte, Valerie M. Schwitzgebel, Rasa Verkauskiene

“…Cardiovascular risk and obesity are becoming major health issues among individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF ENDOGENOUS AND EXOGENOUS FACTORS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERI-IMPLANTITIS FOLLOWING DENTAL IMPLANTATION by Viktor D. Kindiy, Petro A. Hasiuk, Dmytro D. Kindiy, Iurii A. Gasiuk, Serhiy G. Zubchenko, Tetiana I. Dzetsiukh, Anna Z. Mykolenko

“…However, dental implantation is associated with potential risks, including complications such as peri-implantitis. The factors contributing to peri-implantitis remain insufficiently studied.  …”
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Understanding the Non-use of Rear Seatbelts in Iran: A Qualitative Exploration of Factors and Reasons by Ali Delpisheh, Rezvan Feyzi, Goljamal Jorjani, Raha Davatgar, Hadi Panahi, Mohammad Hossein Panahi

“…Education on the importance of seatbelt use should begin comprehensively in early childhood and continue into adulthood, with families playing a pivotal role in fostering this awareness.Conclusion: This study identified key factors influencing the non-use of rear seatbelts, including awareness of laws, cultural attitudes, socio-economic influences, and seatbelt quality issues. …”
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Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors in Child Bearing Age Women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by AlJohara M. AlQuaiz, Ashry Gad Mohamed, Tawfik A. M. Khoja, Abdullah AlSharif, Shaffi Ahamed Shaikh, Hamad Al Mane, Abdallah Aldiris, Ambreen Kazi, Durdana Hammad

“…To determine the prevalence and risk factors for anemia in child bearing age women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Bovine Leukemia Virus: Origin, Prevalence, Phylogenetic Diversity, Risk Factors, and Strategies for Control by Yuxi Zhao, Jiandong Wang, Jianguo Chen, Yingyu Chen, Changmin Hu, Xi Chen, Aizhen Guo

“…Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of BLV, encompassing its origin, evolutionary patterns, epidemiology, risk factors, and control strategies, is pivotal. Such knowledge serves as the foundation for the development of effective vaccines, diagnostic tools, and control measures. …”
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Analysis of Landscape Fragmentation Evolution Characteristics and Driving Factors in the Wei River Basin, China by Changzheng Gao, Qisen Dang, Chu Li, Yongming Fan

“…However, with the acceleration of urbanization in China, issues such as excessive land development and ecological landscape fragmentation have emerged. …”
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Exploring the intersectional dynamics of co-morbidities and risk factors among the older population in India by Kashfi Nigar, Praveen Kumar Pathak

“…Given the structural shifts in the age structure of the population and decreasing family sizes, contextual factors take an even more important role in shaping the health status of the elderly. …”
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Factors Affecting the Intention of Healthcare Providers in Responding to Disasters: A Systematic Literature Review by Mehdi Raadabadi, Mohammad Reza Khajehminian, Maryam Nikfard, Mahnaz Eider

“…Therefore, identifying the factors associated with the intention to participate in disaster response operations will lead to planning better and coping with such situations.  …”
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Factors Affecting Attrition: An Empirical Study Concerning Business School Faculty in the Hyderabad Metro by Prasad kdv, Sripathi Kalavakolanu, Shivoham Singh, Rajesh Vaidya, Ved Srinivas, Hemant Kothari

“…The authors suggest considering all the employee-related factors to mitigate attrition issues. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and associated factors among healthcare workers in Malawi by Clara Sambani, Tonny Muwonge, Liness Chinyamunyamu, Amon Dembo, Mosoka P. Fallah, Victor Chikwapulo, Mavuto Thomas, Charity Gondwe, Regina Mankhamba, Leah Mbabazi, Suzan Nakasendwa, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Collins Mitambo, Matthew Kagoli, Dzinkambani Kambalame, Clement Seven, Tadala Mwale, Edna Mandala, Abigail Kazembe, McWilliam Kalua, Senga Sembuche, Elizabeth Gonese, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Evelyn C. Banda, Tajudeen Raji, Mitch Matoga

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Prevalence and factors associated with syphilis among men who have sex with men in Brazil by Paulo Roberto Queiroz, Marquiony Marques dos Santos, Ana Karla Bezerra Lopes, Jose Adailton da Silva, Brunno Giordano da Silva Aranha Filho, Thalia Giesta Costa, André Carlos Nogueira Bezerra, Kenio Costa Lima

“…PurposeThis study aimed to analyze the prevalence of syphilis and assess the factors associated with its diagnosis throughout life.MethodsCross-sectional study conducted from January to April 2022 with 812 MSM users of dating apps in Brazil. …”
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A retrospective analysis of the incidence and risk factors for amniotic fluid embolism in cesarean deliveries by Xianghua Cao, Qiangjun Gui, Haoran Yan, Yujiao Wei, Xiaoling Chen, Deng Liang, Xueping Li, Jian Wang, Bingsha Chen

“…The topic of cesarean section surgery and its associated risk factors has been neglected due to the infrequent occurrence of AFE. …”
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Factors Associated With Adolescents' Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intention: A Cross‐Sectional Survey by Angela Chia‐Chen Chen, ChengChing Hiya Liu, Kimberly Arcoleo, Jiying Ling, Lorraine B. Robbins

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Factors influencing physical activity in individuals with head and neck cancer: a scoping review by Marika Bana, Martina Schmocker, Ramona Engst, Markus Wirz

“…Prevalent barriers consisted of health-related factors, including fatigue, pain and nutritional issues, alongside personal and environmental impediments such as time constraints, lack of interest or motivation. …”
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Factors influencing pain intensity in knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional biopsychosocial perspective by Gökhan Bayrak, Halil Alkan

“…Conclusion This study emphasizes the significance of a biopsychosocial framework in managing pain in KOA patients. Worsened biological factors like knee function, mobility, and functional strength, alongside psychological issues such as depression and anxiety, influence pain intensity. …”
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Role of Social Factors in Social Economic Status of Families in Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Atukunda, Brian

“…There was a critical review of the issues that have been explored and studied both theoretically and empirically in the existing literature on social factors as an independent variable socio-economic prosperity as the dependent variable and the methods of data collection were put into action. …”
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In the perception of the Olympic movement and gender equity in sport, are gender and sport practice determining factors? by Hussein Muñoz-Helú, Luis Felipe Reynoso-Sánchez, Karla Noelia Cruz-Morales, Ciria Margarita Salazar-C, Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos

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Factors influencing the intention of doctors to emigrate: a cross-sectional study of Ghanaian doctors by Baleng Mahama Wutor, Francisca Nyarko Sarfo, Louisa Afia Nkrumah, Luki Daniel Bakuoru, Chinenye Nneoma Amanze, Isaac Osei

“…Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with the intention to emigrate. …”
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