Analysis of outcome of dorsal onlay urethroplasty using buccal mucosal graft and vaginal wall graft for female urethral stricture by Gaurav Babelay, Ahsan Ahmad, Nikhil Ranjan, Kumar Dheeraj

“…Statistical Analysis: The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24 program was used to analyze the data. Both continuous and categorical variables were present in the data. …”
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Deterioration Patterns of Limestone Paving by Irena (Rina) Wasserman, Igal M. Shohet

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Performance Evaluation of a Photovoltaic-Thermal Collector Coupled Stepped Solar Still for Indian Climatic Conditions by Ayush Narang, Siddhartha Roy, Tarun Kataray, Vishal Bonde, S. Rajesh, C. Chiranjeevi, Utkarsh Chadha, Bulcha Bekele Hirpha

“…A Runge-Kutta technique of 4th order is employed using a Python program for solving the thermodynamic simulation model. …”
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A Radiographic Study on the Associations of Age and Prevalence of Vertebral Fractures with Abdominal Aortic Calcification in Japanese Postmenopausal Women and Men by Jun Iwamoto, Hideo Matsumoto, Tsuyoshi Takeda, Yoshihiro Sato, Mitsuyoshi Uzawa

“…The purpose of the present study was to determine the associations of age and history of non- and low-traumatic fractures with the severity of abdominal aortic calcification in Japanese postmenopausal women and men. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Jumping and Landing Velocity of the Young Elite Spikers of the Iranian National Volleyball Team While Performing Block Jump by Ali Fatahi, Razieh Yousefian Molla, Mitra Ameli

“…Conclusion: The results of the present study can help coaches, players, and volleyball professionals to pay more attention to the velocity of execution during block jump technique, especially between middle and wing spikers in different directions during the match and design of the training program.…”
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Societies at risk: the association between conflict intensity and population health indicators in Venezuela by Emilia Olson, MHD Bahaa Aldin Alhaffar, Anneli Eriksson

“…Abstract Background Venezuela present a complex political and humanitarian context as the country is suffering from internal conflict and socio-political crisis which led to the deterioration of the health services, hyperinflation, and migration crisis, and this presents a unique case to explore the impact of conflict intensity on health outcomes. …”
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A study of natural enemies of olive leaf gall midge (Dasineura oleae Angelini, Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) as an emerging pest on olive trees in Palestine by Yacoub Batta

“…These results are promising and might help in developing an effective biocontrol program using these parasitoids as natural enemies of the insect. …”
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The Incidental Resolution of Severe Alcohol Use Disorder during Esketamine Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: A Case Report by Zeeshan Faruqui, Christopher Kim

“…This case presents a 61-year-old female with a history of severe recurrent treatment resistant MDD and severe AUD who has expressed interest in esketamine. …”
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The Effect of an 8-Week Selected Theraband Training on Balance and Motor Performance in Young Wrestlers by Milad Sadeghi, Reza Mahdavi Nejad

“…Conclusion:  The collected data revealed that running a low-cost program could effectively improve balance and performance in the study samples. …”
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Prevention and Periodontal Treatment in Down Syndrome Patients: A Systematic Review. by Rafael Ferreira, Raphaella Coelho Michel, Sebastião Luiz Aguiar Greghi, Maria Lúcia Rubo de Resende, Adriana Campos Passanezi Sant'Ana, Carla Andreotti Damante, Mariana Schutzer Ragghianti Zangrando

“…In studies with higher frequency of attendance, all age groups presented superior preventive and therapeutic results, irrespective of the therapeutic approach used (surgical/nonsurgical/periodontal care program). …”
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Insecticide resistance in dengue vectors from hotspots in Selangor, Malaysia. by Rosilawati Rasli, Yoon Ling Cheong, M Khairuddin Che Ibrahim, Siti Futri Farahininajua Fikri, Rusydi Najmuddin Norzali, Nur Ayuni Nazarudin, Nur Fadillah Hamdan, Khairul Asuad Muhamed, Afiq Ahnaf Hafisool, Ruziyatul Aznieda Azmi, Harith Aswad Ismail, Roziah Ali, Nurulhusna Ab Hamid, Mohd Zainuldin Taib, Topek Omar, Nazni Wasi Ahmad, Han Lim Lee

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The present study highlights evidence of a potential threat to the effectiveness of insecticides currently used in dengue vector control, and the urgent requirement for insecticide resistance management to be integrated into the National Dengue Control Program.…”
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Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in Nurses: A Concept Analysis by SeyedehNegar Pourvakhshoori, Hamid Reza Khankeh, Farahnaz Mohammadi

“…Results: According to the analysis conducted, the concept attributes include gaining the disaster knowledge and management capability, response planning strategies, response behavior exercises and the evaluation of the knowledge level and the response program content. Improved knowledge and skills, professional accountability, more comprehensive programs and more accurate response behaviors were found to be the outcomes of disaster preparedness in nurses. …”
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Preliminary results about the use of injected Lysozime (LIZOVET) to improve the response to synchronization protocol for insemination in buffalo heifers by Francisco Javier Vargas Ortiz, Johnny Ronnel Bracho Ylarraza

“…Preliminary results in this study showed that in the case of heifers, 100% of the group treated with LIZOVET were classified as suitable for admission to the insemination program by presenting ovarian follicles with an average size greater than 11 mm and the presence of corpus luteum, compared to the control group where only 30% of them classified for insemination by showing an average size of ovarian follicles of 7.5 mm. …”
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Propuesta de modelo para implementar la retribución social en programas de posgrado by José Luis Mariscal Orozco, Ahtziri Eréndira Molina Roldán

“…Model for implementation Abstract The present essay aims to provide the foundation and characterization of an academic management model for the implementation of social retribution actions in postgraduate programs in Mexico. …”
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Community Based Participatory Research and Peer Mentorship in Higher Education: Supporting a Sense of Belonging Among Independent Students by Erin Boyce, Miguel Huerta, Payge Wyman, Mildred Sandoval

“…The following study presents data collected from students at a western, urban, Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) who participated in a program designed for supporting financial, academic, and emotional needs of independent students. …”
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Real-World Experience of Clascoterone Cream 1% in Acne Management: Case Series and Canadian Experience by Tay E, Loo WJ

“…Although acne typically presents during adolescence, it is a chronic condition that also affects many adults. …”
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Curating. Creating a Space of Sharing by Gabi Scardi

“…As a person involved in curatorial research on contemporary art, I would like to present an experience centered on a law firm, ADVANT Nctm Studio Legale. …”
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Design Thinking as a Participatory Research Method to Protect Endangered Species: A Citizen Science Application by Liz Foote, Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, Cathryn Dexter, Elizabeth Brunton, Katrin Hohwieler, Tori Seydel, Romane Cristescu

“…However, the design of conservation programs is rarely informed by the affected audiences themselves, lowering their probability for success. …”
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Relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and hand dimensions and hand grip strength in children aged 8–12 exposed to earthquakes by Gökçe Bağci Uzun, Ayla Arslan, Muhammed Furkan Arpacı, Emre Demirel, Neşe Karakaş

“…The analysis of study data was performed with the SPSS (Statistical Program in Social Sciences) 25 software. Positive and statistically significant relationships were detected between right and left-hand Grip Strength and right and left-hand measurements of females and males (p < 0.05). …”
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Prevalence of various types of anemia and thalassemia in pregnant women: experience from Northern India by Rajesh Kumar Mishra, Ajay Nathan, S D Poddar, Swati Sagarika Panda

“…All women with haemoglobin <11 g/dl presenting in first trimester of pregnancy were included in the study. …”
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