Prevalence of hypertension in Shenzhen, China: a population-based, cross-sectional study by Ke Peng, Ji Peng, Yirong Wang, Weicong Cai, Lin Lei, Rencheng Zhao, Fangjiang Liu, Kaihao Lin, Fengzhu Xie

“…Objective Hypertension (HTN) is an important public health issue worldwide, associated with the rapid economic development and urbanisation over the last decades. …”
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Exercise addiction and disordered eating in young Lebanese regular sport practitioners: the indirect role of body appreciation and body dysmorphic concerns by Michelle Abi Karam, Rana El Khoury, Carla Hokayem, Nada Akiki, Sahar Obeid, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit, Marie Hokayem

“…Abstract Background Disordered eating, encompassing behaviors like restrictive dieting, binge eating, and purging, is a prevalent issue with significant psychological and physical consequences. …”
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“We Are Our Own Worst Enemies”: Workplace Bullying Among Nurses and Its Implications on Healthcare Workers and Job Performance: A Multi‐Facility Study in the Tamale Metropolis... by Abubakari Wuni, Ajara Musah, Iddrisu Mohammed Sisala, Abdul Malik Abdulai, Letitia Chanayireh, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Hannah Buasilenu, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Sulemana Musah, Dorothy Azure, Nafisah Abdulai

“…ABSTRACT Background Workplace bullying is an important issue confronting the nursing profession, with victims described as being part of an oppressed group. …”
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Research on the coordination of a marine green fuel supply chain considering a cost-sharing contract and a revenue-sharing contract by Chang-yan Xu, Yi-qun Wang, Di-lin Yao, Si-yuan Qiu, Hui Li

“…Regarding the sales price of marine green fuel and bunkering service quality, these factors peaked under the cost-sharing contract and were at their lowest under the revenue-sharing contract. …”
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The Disaster Situation of Van Province and Site Selection Practices in Disaster Housing by Cafer GİYİK, Reşat Atalay OYGUÇ, Serhat Anıktar

“…Experienced disasters show that disaster damages cannot be prevented without a solid and suitable structure on the right ground. Different factors such as disaster, geological, geomorphological structure, socioeconomic structures of the victims and legal regulations are effective in site selection. …”
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Early Erythropoietin Administration does not Increase the Risk of Retinopathy in Preterm Infants by Hsin-Hsu Chou, Mei-Yung Chung, Xiao-Guang Zhou, Hung-Chih Lin

“…Further clinical trials investigating the impact of EPO on ROP in premature infants should include all confounding factors to clarify this important issue.…”
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Renovation of Typological Clusters with Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems by Irene Del Hierro López, Nuria Martín-Chivelet, Jesús Polo, Lorenzo Olivieri

“…To enhance energy production and tackle this issue from a distributed energy perspective, building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems emerge as a key solution. …”
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Investigation of Possibility of Measuring the Albedo of Earth's Surface in Visible and Near Infrared Bands in Conditions of Aerosol Pollution of Atmosphere Using Unmanned Aerial Ve... by H. H. Asadov, A. J. Alieva, M. G. Ashrafov

“…At the same time, the issue of fully accounting for the effect of atmospheric aerosol on the results of measuring the albedo of the Earth's surface is still open. …”
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Analysis of Sustainability Variables in Revegetation of Ex-Oil and Gas Mining Operation by Abdillah Lbs, Suwondo Suwondo, Nurhasanah Nurhasanah, Nurhayati Nurhayati, Anita Pramawanti

“…Revegetation after petroleum mining operations is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires careful consideration of sustainability factors to ensure long-term success. …”
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How to enhance student satisfaction in Chinese open education? A serial multiple mediating model based on academic buoyancy and flow experience by Yulin Lu, Feng Li, Chao Gao, Xiaoli Zhu, Lijun Lian

“…The results show that open education significantly affects student satisfaction, with academic buoyancy and flow experience acting as mediating factors and demonstrating a significant serial multiple mediating effect. …”
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Pitfalls in Photochemical and Photoelectrochemical Reduction of CO₂ to Energy Products by Tomasz Baran, Domenico Caringella, Angela Dibenedetto, Michele Aresta

“…This paper reports the results of investigations on various factors that may contribute to erroneous attribution of reduced-carbon species, including degradation of carbon species contained in photocatalysts, residual contaminants from synthetic procedures, laboratory glassware, environmental exposure, and the operator. …”
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Enhancing hysteretic behavior in rubberized reinforced concrete beams through a pre-mixing technique by Mehrdad Alizadeh, Payam Asadi, Mohammad Reza Eftekhar, Davood Mostofinejad

“…Incorporating rubber into the concrete matrix can help address the environmental issue of waste tire disposal while improving conventional concrete's ductility and energy absorption. …”
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Effectiveness of predatory bacterium Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus in combination with Pseudomonas fluorescens and Lactobacillus acidophilus as candidates for in vitro anticolibacillo... by Eduardus Bimo Aksono, Muchammad Yunus, Iwan Sahrial Hamid, Gadis Meinar Sari

“…Since this specific "predatory bacterium" may be used as both a probiotic and an antibiotic, research on it has expanded in response to the growing issue of AMR. It is necessary to investigate the relationship between B. bacteriovorus and other Gram-negative bacteria, as well as the presence of Gram-positive bacteria, in the same environment to determine whether or not these factors have an impact on their ability as predators. …”
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Unveiling the key roles in esophageal cancer drug resistance from a genetic perspective: the interplay between cytokines and immune cell phenotypes by Huishen Yan, Zhiwu Lin, Jieying Zhang, Peiquan Zhu, Yuquan Chen, Jingyuan Liao

“…Using Mendelian randomization, we sought to identify key immune-related factors implicated in EC pathogenesis and evaluate their potential as therapeutic targets for overcoming resistance to treatment. …”
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The dynamics of mobile phone usage among small-scale oil palm processors: Evidence from the Eastern Region, Ghana by Manteaw Seth Awuku, Folitse Benjamin Yao, Swanzy Felix Kweku, Mahama Samuel, Adjeley Tracy Akosua

“…This paper presents a very interesting issue on the question of ICT integration in Ghana’s small-scale agro-processing industry. …”
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Using co-design to improve the client waiting experience at an outpatient mental health clinic by Zoe Findlay, Andrea E Waddell, Maame Darkwa, Katrina Engel, Anne-Marie Voyer

“…Prolonged wait times in healthcare are a complex issue that can negatively impact both clients and staff. …”
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Optimizing spatial accessibility and equity of hierarchical older adult care facilities using a multi-modal two-step floating catchment area method: a case study of Lin'an District... by Mengxia Gu, Shangbo Li, Guoquan Zheng

“…The global aging trend is becoming increasingly pronounced, and the accessibility and equity of older adult care facilities directly influence the health and quality of life of the older adult population, thus representing a critical issue in public health research and policy-making. …”
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A hybrid ARIMA-BP approach for superior accuracy in predicting traffic accident losses by Jian Liu, Zhuqing Zhang, Bin Lyu, Rui Feng, Ye He

“…Furthermore, a single model may not adequately explore the intricate nonlinear relationships involved due to the complex causal mechanisms of traffic accidents. To address this issue, neural networks are combined with the ARIMA model, and the impact of nonlinear factors in traffic accidents is fully considered. …”
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Associations of temperament, family functioning with loneliness trajectories in patients with breast cancer: a longitudinal observational study by Chunyan He, Yang He, Yawei Lin, Yixuan Hou, Shaoyi Wang, Wei Chang

“…Abstract Purpose Loneliness is a prevalent affective issue among patients with breast cancer, with its developmental trajectory being a contentious subject. …”
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Time series analysis of energy usage patterns by Tanzania large power users by Diana Rwegasira, Edward Ngailo, Elimboto Yohana, Noel Masasi

“…Our study introduces robust methods to handle missing data, a prevalent issue in Tanzania smart meter datasets due to power interruptions, ensuring robust energy consumption analysis. …”
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