Monitoring and Assessment of the Trace Element Accumulation in the Polychaete <i>Hediste diversicolor</i> from Tunisian Coastal Localities (Southwest of Mediterranean Sea) by Ali Annabi, Walid Ben Ameur, Nermine Akermi, Mauro Marini

“…These results highlight the influence of local environmental factors, such as industrial and urban pollution on metal accumulation in <i>Hediste diversicolor</i>. …”
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Food purchase patterns, food policy recognition, and food environment satisfaction among adults in Jeju, Korea, according to food security: a cross-sectional study by Sumin Kim, Youjeong Jang, Hyunji Ham, Hanbin Ko, Insuk Chai, Kyungho Ha

“…Objectives Recently, food insecurity has been a major public health issue along with the food crisis caused by COVID-19, climate change, and the polarization of food supply due to socioeconomic disparities. …”
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Burnout among Plastic Surgery Residents in India: An Observational Study by Nikhil Panse, Smita Panse, Swaminathan Ravi, Hemant Mankar, Ankur Karanjkar, Parag Sahasrabudhe

“…Univariable and multivariable analysis of factors associated with burnout was performed. Results Of the 185 respondents, 48.4% experienced moderate-to-high burnout. …”
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Designing a Model of Maintenance and Sustainability of Expert Human Resources in the Government Organization Province with a Meta-combination Method by Majedreza Dahmardehkemmak, Vahid Pourshahabi, Amin Reza Kamalian, Habibollah Salarzehi

“…In today's work environment, the displacement of skilled labor is becoming an important issue and threatens many organizations, and replacing skilled workers can be a problem for organizations. …”
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Epidemiological Analysis of the COVID-19 Clusters in the Early Stages of the Epidemic in Shanghai, China: Pandemic-to-Epidemic Response Shift by Dechuan Kong, Qiwen Fang, Jian Chen, Linjie Hu, Yihan Lu, Yaxu Zheng, Yiyi Zhu, Bihong Jin, Wenjia Xiao, Shenghua Mao, Chenyan Jiang, Xiaohuan Gong, Sheng Lin, Ruobing Han, Xiao Yu, Qi Qiu, Xiaodong Sun, Hao Pan, Huanyu Wu

“…Epidemiological descriptions, the transmission characteristics of clusters, and individual risk factors for contagiousness were analyzed. A total of 381 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed and 67 clusters were identified. …”
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Para-Anastomotic Pseudoaneurysms as a Long-Term Complication After Surgical Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment by Julia Łacna, Michał Serafin, Dorota Łyko-Morawska, Julia Szostek, Dariusz Stańczyk, Iga Kania, Magdalena Mąka, Waclaw Kuczmik

“…<b>Background:</b> Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is becoming an increasingly prevalent clinical issue, leading to a growing number of patients requiring surgical interventions. …”
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An analysis of trends in the burden of ischemic stroke caused by air pollution in China between 1990 and 2021 by Zhengfeng Yu, Xiuyun Zhang, Xiaomei Fu, Xuemin Jia, Mingyan Ju, Yuxuan Zhang, Yuying Li, Ying Yin, Fanjie Liu

“…These methods allow for identifying significant trend changes and disentangling the contributions of various factors. Results From 1990 to 2021, China observed a decline in both age-standardized mortality rates (ASMR) and age-standardized disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rates for ischemic stroke attributed to air pollution. …”
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Determinants of vaccine hesitancy in Switzerland: study protocol of a mixed-methods national research programme by Claudine Burton-Jeangros, Michael J. Deml, Kristen Jafflin, Sonja Merten, Benedikt Huber, Andrea Buhl, Eleonora Frau, Valérie Mettraux, Joanna Sonderegger, Paulina Kliem, Rachele Cattalani, Daniel Krüerke, Constanze Pfeiffer, Philip E. Tarr

“…Introduction Vaccine hesitancy is a complex public health issue referring to concerns about the safety, efficacy or need for vaccination. …”
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Enablers and barriers in the professional development of nurses employed full-time at university nursing studies in Croatia: a qualitative study by Lara Vinko, Valentina Koscak, Mia Plenkovic, Ivica Matic, Marta Civljak, Marin Cargo, Vesna Mijoc, Ivana Barac, Sanja Zoranic, Mario Marendic, Marijana Neuberg, Dijana Majstorovic, Alen Brecek, Kata Ivanisevic, Andrea Vuksa, Natasa Skitarelic, Zrinka Puharic, Snjezana Cukljek, Livia Puljak

“…However, to date, no published research has explored this issue in the Croatian context. This study explored and described the enablers and barriers to the professional development of full-time nurses employed in university-level nursing education programs in Croatia. …”
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Relationship between seminal plasma trace elements and sperm quality by Yujie Li, Xiaowen Liu, Zewei Yu, Yangying Xu, Wei Xue, Xin Du, Guanghui Yuan, Xiaoxiao Wang, Yingxue Liu, Duan Li, Cuifang Hao

“…Male fertility has declined recently, mainly due to reduced sperm quality. While common factors contribute to this issue, they do not adequately explain all cases. …”
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Biochar-based organic fertilizer application promotes the alleviation of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) continuous cropping obstacles by improving soil chemical properties and micr... by Dan Chen, Yujie Zhou, Gang Wang, Kuai Dai, Jiangzhou Li, Xueru Song, Yongxian Xu, Yonghe Cui, Xiaoe Yang

“…Soil total carbon, microbial structure, and diversity were the most important explanatory factors for the increase of tobacco leaf yield and economic value. …”
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Associations of healthy eating index 2020 and its components with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes patients and the mediating roles of metabolic indicators: NHA... by Jingxiong Chen, Jingxiong Chen, Haizhou Diao, Yuling Zhang, Ben Hu, Kai Qian, Kaiguang Zhang, Tengyue Zhang, Jizhong Song, Jizhong Song

“…BackgroundNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a major public health issue, especially among individuals diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), where its prevalence can reach up to 70%. …”
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Heat-Induced Preparation of Myofibrillar Protein Gels Reinforced Through Ferulic Acid, α-Cyclodextrin and Fe(III) by Ziyi You, Yushan Chen, Wendi Teng, Ying Wang, Yuemei Zhang, Jinxuan Cao, Jinpeng Wang

“…Hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding in non-covalent bonding as well as disulfide bonding in covalent bonding were always the main factors promoting the formation of gels from MP after different additions. …”
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Groundwater Potential Assessment Using Integrated Geospatial and Analytic Hierarchy Process Techniques (AHP) in Chemoga Watershed, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia by Samuel Berihun Kassa, Fasikaw Atanaw Zimale, Arega Mulu, Tadege Aragaw Worku, Mindesilew Lakew Wossene, Taye Minichil Meshesha, Yoseph Buta Hailu, Tadele F. Aman, Mekash S. Kifelew, Habtamu Asrat Mekonnen

“…However, its unsustainable utilization has emerged as a critical issue, particularly in developing countries. This study investigates the groundwater potential of the Chemoga watershed to address these challenges. …”
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Endometriosis Among Surgical Specimens in Gabon: A 35-Year Retrospective Study by Irène Pegha-Moukandja, Sydney Maghendji-Nzondo, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Sidonie Nguindzi-Ogoula, Euloge Ibinga, Gabrielle Atsame-Ebang, Géremy Abdoul Koumbadinga, Ophilia Makoyo, Ludjer Mpiga-Ekambo, Jean Bernard Lekana-Douki, Edgard Brice Ngoungou

“…In the final model, age, in particular the groups of [35–50 years] (OR = 11.4 (95% CI [2.8–46.5]) and [51–89 years] (OR = 11.2 (95% CI [2.7–46.1]), salpingitis (OR = 2.6 (95% CI [2.1–3.3]), and benign tumors (OR = 1.3 (95% CI [1.1–1.6]) were risk factors for the occurrence of endometriosis. Conclusion: This study is the first published study, which reveals that endometriosis is a health issue in Gabon. …”
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Optimization and Performance analysis of lead-free KSnBr3-based perovskite solar: A pathway to efficient and Eco-friendly sustainable photovoltaic technology by Rania Saleh Alqurashi, Jack Arayro, A.R. Abd-Elwahed, Jabir Hakami, Kumari Priyanka Sinha, Islam Ragab, Mohamed Abdelsabour Fahmy, Salhah Hamed Alrefaee, Hind Albalawi, M.D. Alshahrani, Arslan Ashfaq

“…Additionally, we discuss potential challenges in scaling up these results for large-area solar cell fabrication, addressing factors such as material deposition uniformity and interface engineering. …”
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Determinants of given anything other than breast milk for neonates in Ethiopia: a multilevel modeling complex sample survey data analysis by Nigusie Selomon Tibebu, Tigabu Desie Emiru, Chalie Marew Tiruneh, Gebrehiwot Berie Mokonnen, Birara Aychew Tilaye, Lakachew Yismaw Bazezew, Bisrat Dessie Getu, Moges Wubneh Abate, Adane Birhanu Nigat, Getasew Legas, Belete Gelaw Walle, Mulualem Gete Feleke, Endalk Birrie

“…Thus, providing anything other than breast milk to newborns has an impact on the prompt initiation and exclusive breastfeeding but a major issue in the developing countries. Therefore, the aimed to assess the determinants both individual and community level factors of given anything other than breast milk for neonates in Ethiopia. …”
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High testosterone levels associated with elevated suicidal risk in male adolescents with depression by Han Wang, Nan Lyu, Juan Huang, Bingbing Fu, Lili Shang, Fan Yang, Ling Zhang, Qian Zhao

“…Abstract Background Adolescent suicide, as a public health issue, is becoming increasingly urgent, yet there remains a lack of effective objective biomarkers for identifying high-risk adolescents. …”
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Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria <i>Cereibacter sphaeroides</i> ST16 and ST26 Enhanced Soil Phosphorus Solubility, Rice Growth, and Grain Yield in Acidic-Contaminated Saline Soil by Le Tien Dat, Le Thi Chinh, Ly Ngoc Thanh Xuan, Le Thanh Quang, Pham Thi Phuong Thao, Do Thi Xuan, Le Thi My Thu, Nguyen Duc Trong, Tran Trong Khoi Nguyen, Nguyen Quoc Khuong

“…The experiment followed a completely randomized block design with two factors and four replications. In particular, the reduced percentages of P fertilizer (A) were 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% P. …”
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Association between the composite dietary antioxidant index and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome among U.S. adults: evidence from NHANES 2007–2018 by Qiuming He, Qiuming He, Fan Hu, Wanhui Wei, Wanhui Wei, Jie Li, Jie Li, Yang Yu, Heng Zhang, Heng Zhang

“…ObjectiveCardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a major public health issue worldwide. However, direct evidence on dietary modulators in CKM syndrome is lacking. …”
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