Contextualizing Wilson’s Information Behavior model in Seeking Indigenous Information for HIV prevention among Adolescents in Secondary schools, Uganda by Olivia Nina, Rugambwa, Lyaka, Martha, Mutibwa, Lois Nankya

“…The key constructs of the model adopted for the study include; context of information need, person in context, activating mechanism, and information search behavior, information processing and use. …”
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Performance Evaluation of Coconut Wood Veneer Composite for Sustainable Construction Material by Shamil Haque Kizhakkethodi Mansoor, Vishnu Raju, Anish Mavila Chathoth, Shibu Comath, Adiyodi Venugopal Santhoshkumar, Sreejith Babu, Pavin Praize Sunny, Arjun Memuttathu Sajeevan

“…However, further improvements are needed for high-density and hybrid composites, focusing on adhesive type, surface modification, veneer alignment, and hot-pressing parameters.…”
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Assessment Of Students’ Attitude And Utilisation Of Blendspace For Learning In National Open University Of Nigeria, Kwara State Study Centers by Ahmed Idris ISSA, Joy Abosede eter, Taiwo Joshua Komolafe, Atanda Falade Ayotunde

“…The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the selected undergraduates had a positive attitude towards the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for learning, emphasizing its relevance to academic needs. Students who recognized the platform's relevance to their academic needs and embraced self-directed learning exhibited more frequent and in-depth utilization, utilizing resources to supplement classroom learning and explore topics beyond the curriculum. …”
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Estimating the impact of prenatal health care services on adverse pregnancy outcomes in Tanzania: a propensity score matching approach by Magashi Joseph Ntegwa, Magashi Joseph Ntegwa, Riccardo Pelizzo

“…Similarly, an adequate ANC package reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes: 6.3%–9.3% (depending on the PSM approach used).ConclusionsThe prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes needs to be addressed through adherence to ANC services utilization. …”
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Implementing a behaviour change communication interaction for enhancing male involvement in maternity care among the Saharia Tribes in Gwalior District, Madhya Pradesh: a feasibili... by Tulsi Adhikari, Saritha Nair, Ashpinder kaur Grover

“…Their health issues require extra consideration in the right setting (Salil, Health and Population Perspectives and Issues 23:61-70, 2000). Growth in the utilization of reproductive and maternal health services will not only curtail down the reproductive morbidities, but it will also reduce the child mortality (Sharma et. al, Utilization of health services and RCH status in Madhya Pradesh: a District Level Analysis. …”
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Beyond lithium: A comprehensive use-case-analysis of sodium-ion-battery technology in battery electric vehicles by Jan Koloch, Jakob Schneider, Moritz Seidenfus, Markus Lienkamp

“…Passenger vehicle fleets must incorporate more battery electric vehicles to achieve climate neutrality goals. With the need for affordable electric vehicles to lower barriers to customer adoption, innovations in battery technology are necessary. …”
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Review of techniques and case studies for saline-alkali land amelioration in the coastal regions of China by Hang LYU, Yue ZHAO, Xulong GONG, Jiajun WAN, Hui GUO, Shugang XU

“…With the rapid development of China’s coastal areas, land resources are becoming increasingly scarce, creating an urgent need for the improvement and utilization of coastal saline-alkali land. …”
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Dynamics of amylopectin granule accumulation during the course of chronic Toxoplasma infection is linked to intra-cyst bradyzoite replication by Aashutosh Tripathi, Ryan W. Donkin, Joy S. Miracle, Robert D. Murphy, Matthew S. Gentry, Abhijit Patwardhan, Anthony P. Sinai

“…Quantification of relative steady-state AG levels within tissue cysts reveals a previously unrecognized temporal cycle involving both phases of AG accumulation and utilization over the first 6 weeks of the chronic infection. …”
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Beyond the SAFE strategy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia. by Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Natnael Moges, Natnael Kebede, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Ermias Sisay Chanie

“…Fly-eye contact, facial cleanliness, latrine utilization, and source of water increase the odds of active trachoma. …”
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A Pilot Study on Single-Cell Raman Spectroscopy Combined with Machine Learning for Phenotypic Characterization of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> by Li Liu, Junjing Xue, Yang Song, Taijie Zhan, Yang Liu, Xiaohui Song, Li Mei, Duochun Wang, Yu Vincent Fu, Qiang Wei

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Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mothers in Boditi Town, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2018: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Gedion Asnake Azeze, Kelemu Abebe Gelaw, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Taklu Marama Mokonnon

“…Although the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice in this study was relatively high, more effort to meet World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations is still necessary to benefit from its intervention. There is a need to promote child births to be attended by health care providers and postnatal care utilization. …”
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Dufulin Impacts Plant Defense Against Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Infecting Tomato by Liping Huang, Yingying Tang, Shuaixin Wang, Jianbin Chen, Jiao Du, Shuo Yan, Deyong Zhang, Xiaobin Shi, Yong Liu, Fan Li

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Epicutaneous immunotherapy for food allergy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaohong Xiang, Jingwei Hu, Rangui Sachu, Chonghua Gao, Hongyan Niu, Yi Gao, Shiju Chen, Xiaotian Cui, Xiang Li

“…Secondary outcomes included epinephrine utilization, topical medication utilization, and severe adverse events. …”
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Inhibitory effect of luteolin on the metabolism of vandetanib in vivo and in vitro by Yuxin Shen, Yuxin Shen, Fengsheng Hong, Hualu Wu, Xiaohai Chen, Hailun Xia, Ren-ai Xu, Ren-ai Xu, Guanyang Lin, Lu Shi, Lu Shi

“…The data presented in our study indicated a potential interaction between vandetanib and luteolin, which may necessitate the need for dose adjustment during their co-administration in clinical settings.…”
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Real-World Prevalence and Outcomes of Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Treated with C5 Inhibitors in the US: A Retrospective Claims Database Analysis by Srinivas K Tantravahi, Dominick Latremouille-Viau, Raj Desai, Soyon Lee, Jincy Paulose, Anumaxine Geevarghese, Annie Guérin, Shravanthi Seshasayee, Mohin Chanpura, Glorian Yen

“… # Conclusion This study highlights the unmet need for more effective PNH treatments to address the economic and clinical burden associated with PNH and improve disease control among patients.…”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on continuity of medical treatment for patients with chronic diseases in Japan: a retrospective cohort analysis by Tomoki Ishikawa, Akihito Kako, Jumpei Sato, Junko Hattori, Hiromasa Yoshimoto, Masaru Kitsuregawa, Kazuo Goda, Yoshimitsu Takahashi, Takeo Nakayama, Naohiro Mitsutake

“…Although studies have documented declines in healthcare utilization, few have assessed individual-level patterns of treatment interruption. …”
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Urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of epidemiologic studies by Hailu Merga, Teshome Degefa, Zewdie Birhanu, Afework Tadele, Ming-Chieh Lee, Guiyun Yan, Delenasaw Yewhalaw

“…Hence, there is a need for a comprehensive approach to control urban malaria, including environmental management, improved diagnostics and treatment, socio-economic interventions, and better urban planning.…”
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Integrated bioprocess for single-cell protein production: Converting waste-derived biogas into sustainable feed protein by Hafiz Muhammad Aamir Shahzad, Zukhruf Asim, Zainab I. Elkahlout, Khaled A. Mahmoud, Fares Almomani, Kashif Rasool

“…Replacing CH4 with raw biogas and synthetic mineral salt with digestate reduced biomass yield (610 ± 61 mg/L), highlighting the need for biogas purification and provision of essential trace elements in digestate for optimal CH4 oxidation. …”
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The state of postpartum contraceptive use in India: descriptive lessons from nationally representative survey data by Nicole E. Johns, Abhishek Singh, Shruti Ambast, Nandita Bhan, Katherine Hay, Vedavati Patwardhan, Lotus McDougal

“…A number of sociodemographic and birth factors are associated with postpartum contraceptive utilization, and patterns of use differ meaningfully for adolescent and first-time mothers. …”
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Bridging the gap: examining healthcare providers’ beliefs and recommendations in cardiac rehabilitation and the determinants of their practices in China by Jiabin Zang, Zhehao Zhang, Zhan Gao, Songhuan Jiang, Yan Weng, Xuechen Hu

“…Conclusions There is an urgent need to provide healthcare professionals with more resources and training to deepen their understanding of CR, while also addressing the utilization and accessibility of CR services, in order to enhance their CR recommendation behavior.…”
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