Understanding the experiences of young, urban, Indigenous mothers-to-be in British Columbia, Canada by Nicole L. A. Catherine, Jennifer Leason, Namaste Marsden, Brittany Barker, Ange Cullen, Ashley Simpson, Brandi Anne Berry, Erik Mohns, Donna Yung, Yufei Zheng, Harriet MacMillan, Charlotte Waddell

“…Given higher fertility rates, younger overall ages and higher adolescent pregnancy rates, perinatal research is needed—to inform policymaking and programming throughout pregnancy and childhood. Yet such data remain scarce in British Columbia (BC), Canada. …”
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Risk factors associated with the coexistence of stunting, underweight, and wasting in children under 5 from 31 sub-Saharan African countries by Eric Duku, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Collins Adu, Iddrisu Amadu, James Boadu Frimpong, John Elvis Hagan Jnr., Belinda Ampah

“…The risk of coexistence of the three dimensions was lower among female children (RRR=0.468 95% CI 0.420 to 0.51), but higher for those with small size at birth (RRR=3.818; CI 3.383 to 4.308), those whose mothers had no education (RRR=3.291; 95% CI 1.961 to 5.522), not working (RRR=1.195; 95% CI 1.086 to 1.314), had no antenatal visits during pregnancy (RRR=1.364; 95% CI 1.20 to 1.541), children delivered at home (RRR=1.372; CI 1.232 to 1.529), those from poor households (RRR=1.408; 95% CI 1.235 to 1.605), those whose mothers had no access to media (RRR=1.255; 95% CI 1.144 to 1.377) and living in households with an unimproved toilet facility (RRR=1.158; 95% CI 1.032 to 1.300).Conclusions Findings suggest the urgent need for consideration of the coexistence of stunting, wasting and underweight among under-5 children in policy design and programming of interventions to eradicate child malnutrition in SSA. …”
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Assessment of drug utilization evaluation and post-dispensing knowledge of ophthalmic medications: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study at the University of Gondar Compreh... by Abaynesh Fentahun Bekalu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Abebech Tewabe Gelaye, Habtamu Semagn Ayele, Demis Getachew, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Esileman Abdela Muche

“…These findings highlight the urgent need to improve prescribing practices, enhance counseling, and implement targeted educational programs to ensure safer and more effective ophthalmic care.…”
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Egg exosome miR-145-5p decreases mitochondrial ROS to protect chicken embryo hepatocytes against apoptosis through targeting MAPK10 by Fengdong Zhang, Yongchang Han, Fan Li, Boya Guo, Jian Chen, Wenchuan Zhou, Pan Xiao, Hui Ma, Yongyan Jin, Jia Feng, Yuna Min

“…These DEGs and DE-miRNAs were involved in oxidoreductase activity, glutathione metabolic process, MAPK signaling pathway, apoptosis and autophagy. miRNA-mRNA network analysis further found that DEGs targeted by DE-miRNAs were mainly enriched in programmed cell death, such as apoptosis and autophagy. …”
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An Insight Into Perceptions of Speech-language Pathologists About the Barriers to Providing Online Speech-language Therapy in Iran by Amir Shiani, Behzad Karamimatin, Moslem Soofi, Leeba Rezaei, Neda Headarzadeh-Esfahani, Fardin Moradi, Shahin Soltani

“…In this regard, telehealth has recently emerged as an accessible and effective method. The present study aims to identify the challenges of providing online speech-language therapy services in Iran from the perspective of speech-language pathologists. …”
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IL-6 promotes PD-L1 expression in monocytes and macrophages by decreasing protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type O expression in human hepatocellular carcinoma by Yang Liu, Hui Yang, Yun Chen, Wei Sun, Zhongyi Yan, Wenjie Zhang, Yongliang Yao, Runqiu Jiang

“…Background We have previously discovered a relationship between the low expression of protein tyrosine phosphatase, receptor type O (PTPRO) in tumor-infiltrating T cells and immunosuppression. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between decreased PTPRO and increased programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in both the peripheral monocytes and tumor-infiltrating macrophages of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods The expression and correlation of all the indices were explored in monocytes and tumor-infiltrating macrophages within both human and mice HCC. …”
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Correlates of perceived stress with anxiety symptoms sleep quality and academic performance among Moroccan students by Hakima EL Madani, PhD, Chadya Aarab, Nabil Tachfouti, Samira EL Fakir, Rachid Aalouane, Mohamed Berraho

“…Conclusion: The results of this investigation present worthy data that highlight the need for this subset of students to anti-stress programs that must be integrated into their curriculum to help them to better manage this psychological issue. …”
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Smart diabetes management: remote monitoring and predictive health insights by K.S. Smelyakov, I.A. Lurin, K.V. Misiura, A.S. Chupryna, T.V. Tyzhnenko, O.D. Dolhanenko, V.M. Repikhov

“…Despite these challenges, progress is being made through public health initiatives, mobile health apps, and government support programs aimed at increasing awareness and access to care. …”
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Evaluation of the Potential Use of Wild Relatives of Tomato (<i>Solanum pennellii</i>) to Improve Yield and Fruit Quality Under Low-Input and High-Salinity Cultivation Conditions by Maria Gerakari, Anastasia Kyriakoudi, Dimitris Nokas, Ioannis Mourtzinos, Evangelia G. Chronopoulou, Eleni Tani, Ilias Avdikos

“…The results indicate that out of all the evaluated characteristics, four plant-related traits, four fruit-related traits, one gas exchange parameter, and three productivity-related traits presented strong correlations to total yield (g/plant). …”
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Establishment of an Efficient System for Rhizome Proliferation and In Vitro Flowering Induction from Protocorm Explants in <i>Cymbidium goeringii</i> by Yongqi Zhi, Chenhao Wang, Yi Yang, Ming Chen, Muthusamy Ramakrishnan, Bo Fu, Lili Wang, Qiang Wei, Sen Wang

“…Unlike other orchids in the Orchidaceae family, <i>Cymbidium goeringii</i> presents significant challenges for in vitro flowering. …”
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Unequal disease burdens: exploring the intersection of gender, health and disease dynamics in China by Xueneng Yang, Ruijuan Li, Junfei Liu, Jun Shu, Hanbo Chen, Minglin Dong, Jia Lv, Yong Yuan, Qiangqiang Song, Limin Guo, Ming Zeng, Bo Li

“…Gender differences were present in early childhood, especially in neonatal disorders and road injuries, while stroke showed the largest gender difference in the elderly. …”
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Mosquito vector competence for Japanese encephalitis virus: a systematic review and meta-analysis update by Stephen Edache, Andrea L. Dixon, Ana R. S. Oliveira, Lee W. Cohnstaedt, Dana Mitzel, Chad E. Mire, Natalia Cernicchiaro

“…Conclusions The information presented in this study provides a quantitative summary update on vector competence for JEV. …”
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Effect of acupressure on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep in nurses working in the COVID-19 ward by Masoumeh Ahmadi, Simin Jahani, Nasrin Elahi, Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh

“…Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that performing acupressure reduces stress, depression, and insomnia in nurses. …”
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How Green Are the Public Libraries of Tehran? by Zahra Hassanian, Atefeh Sharif, Behnaz Bagherpour, Zainab Sabbaghi Bidgoli

“…The environmental tasks of green libraries are not limited to having a green building but also include educating and promoting sustainability through appropriate information resources. The present study evaluates the public libraries of Tehran based on green public libraries and green information management indicators. …”
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An investigation of the role of trace elements and biochemical parameters in patients with COVID-19 by İlhan Sabancılar, Velid Unsal, Erdal Özbek, Revşa Evin Canpolat Erkan, Çiğdem Mermutluoğlu, Hakan Temiz

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MORAL AND SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS OF YOUTH POLICY IN REAL SECTOR OF ECONOMY by N. V. Popova

“…In this regard, questions of social-moral education of young personnel are brought into focus, whereas providing and further increase in competitiveness of production in many respects depends on their decision.The aim of the present article is to conceptualize spiritual and moral foundations of youth policy implementation in a real sector of the economy.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Comparison of the effect of Tabata training on soft and hard surfaces on left ventricular structure and function and some physical fitness factors in elite beach soccer players by Hamed Mohamadi Bazneshin, Arsalan Damirchi, Hamid Arazi

“…Therefore, the use of Tabata training protocol on a standard indoor hardcourt is recommended to create a variety of conditioning programs for beach soccer players or in situations where there is no access to a sand surface.…”
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Birthing parent and companion verbal reactions following interactions with inpatient postpartum health care team members: an observational study using naturalistic filming by Maggie Mangas, Neha Simran Saggi, Marisue Peralta Macias, Alison M. Stuebe, Kristin P. Tully

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Game Modeling Possibilities in Product Assortment Management by D. A. Vlasov, P. A. Karasev, A. V. Sinchukov

“…The relevance of the research topic is due to the need of manufacturers to improve the mechanisms for managing the range of manufactured products.The following materials and methods of game modeling were used in the study: designing a set of players, designing a set of player strategies, quantitative assessment of the elements of the payoff matrix, techniques for reducing the degree of uncertainty, methods for choosing optimal strategies under conditions of complete and partial uncertainty, as well as generalizing the experience of using game models in the analysis of various economic situations.The focus is on game modeling that complements the mathematical and statistical methods traditionally used to formulate an assortment policy: mathematical programming methods - the task of optimizing an assortment given resource constraints, such as budget and stocks of raw materials used in the production process; multi-criteria choice methods - the task of taking into account several criteria when making decisions on the product assortment, such as product quality, product price, product demand, etc.; statistical analysis methods (the task of analyzing available sales data and identifying trends - regression analysis to forecast demand for manufactured products, identify relationships between various factors, such as product demand and prices, marketing efforts, seasonality, etc.; cluster analysis to segment products and customers based on previously identified characteristics, such as customer preferences and age, as well as associative analysis to identify relationships between products - determining product groups that can be presented together in the assortment); methods of time series analysis and simulation modeling (the task of forecasting demand for products based on available sales data; the task of fictitious implementation of various assortment management scenarios and quantitative assessment of their consequences).Results. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Medical Research among Interns and Postgraduate Students of a Government Medical College: A Cross-sectional Study by Sukanya Badami, Vasundara S Gayakwad, Mahesh Baragundi, Srinivasa Arer

“…Furthermore, the integration of workshops on research methodology into the curriculum for undergraduate and intern programs is essential for fostering a stronger research culture.…”
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