Prevalence and associated factors of adolescent fatherhood in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis using the 2016 Ethiopian demographic health survey data. by Misganaw Gebrie Worku, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This study used the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data. A total weighted sample of 4455 adolescent men was included for the final analysis. …”
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Developing a national code of ethics for pharmacists in Kuwait: Insights from a survey and a modified Delphi study. by Salah Waheedi, Razan Alfailakawi, Shuaa Al-Selili, Hawraa Ghadanfari, Asmaa Al-Haqan

“…Comments highlighted issues such as patient knowledge and the clarity of support staff roles. …”
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Deep learning based approaches for intelligent industrial machinery health management and fault diagnosis in resource-constrained environments by Ali Saeed, Muazzam A. Khan, Usman Akram, Waeal J. Obidallah, Soyiba Jawed, Awais Ahmad

“…Finally, this survey consolidates the outlook on relevant issues in IMHM, explores potential solutions, and offers practical recommendations for further consideration.…”
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A Step-by-Step Harmonization Process for Nutritional Epidemiology Purposes: A Methodological Work of the Collaborative PROMED-COG Pooled Cohorts Study by Federica Prinelli, Silvia Conti, Claire T. McEvoy, Caterina Trevisan, Stefania Maggi, Giuseppe Sergi, Marianna Noale

“…The main issues encountered were due to the heterogeneity of dietary assessment methods across studies: type of instrument (unstructured dietary questionnaires for ILSA and Pro.V.A. vs. structured FFQ for the BEST and NutBrain); data collection time frame (1992–1997 in ILSA, Pro.V.A., and BEST and 2019–2023 in NutBRain); and the period used for diet reporting (last week for ILSA and Pro.V.A., last 12 months for BEST and NutBrain). …”
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PO89 | Apixaban for secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism in hemodialysis patients: pharmacokinetic profile and safety outcomes

“…No thromboembolic or bleeding complications occurred during follow-up, laboratory values remained stable, and dialysis sessions proceeded without anticoagulation-related issues. Conclusions: This case supports the potential safety of low-dose apixaban in selected dialysis patients for VTE secondary prevention. …”
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Causal role of immune cells in primary liver cancer: a mendelian randomization study by Jia Liu, Tongyuan Zhang, Yang Gao, Dong Ji, Lijian Chen

“…Observational studies have shown that immune cells are closely linked to primary liver cancer, however, due to issues like reverse causality and confounding variables, the causal direction and extent of this association remain unclear. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Glaucoma Patients at A Tertiary Eye-Care Centre: Clinical Profile and Associated Factors by Syed Amir Hamza, Maria Sultan, Muhammad Waseem, Maleeha Safdar Ali, Muhammad Rashid Khan, Muhammad Tariq

“…Higher knowledge was linked to better practices (48.9%), with financial issues (44.9%) and lack of awareness (33.4%) as main barriers. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to accessing healthcare for early diagnosis of prostate cancer for black men—a qualitative exploration in North-East England and Scotland by Floor Christie-de Jong, Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi, Lawrence Achilles Nnyanzi, Jonathan Ling, Marie K. Murphy, Judith Eberhardt, Rawand Jarrar, John Kabuye, Martin Kalemba, Kathryn A. Robb

“…Purposive and snowball sampling was used. Focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Impact of Livelihood Diversification on Rural Households’ Food and Nutrition Security: Evidence from West Shoa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia by Firafis Haile, Jema Haji Mohamed, Chanaylew Seyoum Aweke, Terefe Tolessa Muleta

“…Background: Food and nutrition insecurities continue to be significant issues for communities in developed and developing countries, even when there are plentiful harvests. …”
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Dual-Branch Deep Learning with Dynamic Stage Detection for CT Tube Life Prediction by Zhu Chen, Yuedan Liu, Zhibin Qin, Haojie Li, Siyuan Xie, Litian Fan, Qilin Liu, Jin Huang

“…However, existing prediction methods based on a single model struggle to adapt to the multi-stage variation characteristics of tube lifespan and have limited modeling capabilities for temporal features. To address these issues, this paper proposes an intelligent prediction architecture for CT tubes’ remaining useful life based on a dual-branch neural network. …”
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HIV-related stressors and psychological functioning among adolescents living with perinatal HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Thabani Nyoni, Thabani Nyoni, Wendy Auslander

“…IntroductionAdolescents with perinatally acquired HIV (APHs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face significant psychological challenges due to HIV-related stressors such as stigma and the burden of chronic illness, which can negatively impact mental health and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. Mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, are common among APHs and often compounded by poverty, orphanhood, and stigma affecting both APHs and their caregivers. …”
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Implementation and performance barriers in Iran’s breast cancer screening program: a qualitative case study by Arezoo Jabbari, Zhila Najafpour, Sima Ourang, Somayeh Loveimi, Reyhane Bohrani, Mahsa Baymani

“…Data were collected through a combination of interviews, process observations, and document reviews. A purposive sample of 37 participants was interviewed, including individuals involved in the management, implementation, or evaluation of the screening program. …”
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Presenting the Model of Eco-Leadership in Elementary Schools with an Interpretive Phenomenological Approach by Adel Zahed babolan, Seyyedmohammad Seyyedkalan

“…Introduction: Nowadays, environmental protection and conservation have become a critical issue worldwide. This has led to significant managerial and leadership challenges in the current state of the educational fabric of schools. …”
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Readmission and mortality among children requiring long-term mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy: a systematic review by Lindsey Scheller, Karley Mariano, Sandra Staveski, Sandra Weiss, Abbey Alkon, Christopher J. Russell, Leia Casey, Yoshimi Fukuoka

“…Studies were primarily retrospective cohorts, with sample sizes ranging from 27 to 8,009 children. Most studies reported that at least 50% of readmissions occurred within the first two years post-discharge and respiratory-related issues accounted for 30–75% of readmissions. …”
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High-risk fertility behavior and associated factors among mothers attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Hossana Town, Central Ethiopia Region: facility based cros... by Yishak Sinebo, Tekle Ejajo, Awoke Girma, Tadele Yohannes

“…Abstract Background High-risk fertility behavior (HRFB) is a serious public health issue that may influence the country’s economic development as well as the health status of mothers mainly in developing countries, like Ethiopia.However, there is a scarcity of evidence about HRFB and associated factors in the study area. …”
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የፈጠራ ግርጌማ አጠቃቀምና ፋይዳ በአዳም ረታ ”እቴሜቴ ሎሚ ሽታ” እና አፍ ልቦለዶች by Anteneh Aweke Ewnetu

“…The fictional footnotes draw the attention of the reader to focus on minor issues. The use of the footnotes has created an unusual reading order of fiction. …”
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Development of the children's primitive reflex integration assessment scale by Meng Wang, Jing Yu, Hongyao Li, Chongran Zhao, Yichao Li, Xinyue Yang

“…ObjectiveNon-integrated primitive reflexes (PRs) in children can lead to issues in motor function and psychological wellbeing, while prior studies have shown correlations between PR integration and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. …”
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Uncovering the health effects of sick building syndrome: a study of housing conditions in Ibadan North-East, Nigeria by Olaitan Olutayo Odunola, Ruth Bosede Akinyemi, Kayode Ayomide Idowu, Timothy Oluseye Morenikeji, Grace Charles Ishatah

“…Abstract A house is more than just a physical structure; its conditions have a significant impact on our physical and mental health as well as our general quality of life. Housing issues and sick building syndrome have complex dynamics. …”
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The impact of physical exercise interventions on social, behavioral, and motor skills in children with autism: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by YanAn Wang, Guoping Qian, Sujie Mao, Shikun Zhang

“…Future research should focus on larger sample sizes and long-term follow-ups to confirm the sustainability and generalizability of intervention effects.…”
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Understanding the child feeding decisions among urban parents: a qualitative study in addis ababa, Ethiopia by Bethlehem Shawel Moreda, Magnus Jirström, Yemane Berhane, Alemayehu Worku, Fiker Ferdaweke Mammo, Eva-Charlotte Ekström, Hanna Y. Berhane

“…They also emphasized that food safety and the reliability of food markets were essential issues. Conclusion This study underscores the complex, multi-level factors shaping food choices among parents of children under five in Addis Ababa. …”
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