UNMET PROSTHODONTIC NEEDS AND ORAL HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG TRADERS IN AN URBAN KANO MARKET: A PILOT SURVEY by Oluwafeyisayo Francis Ikusika, albert Faiva Zirra, afamdi iwuchukwu, chukwuemeka Raymond Ngwu, Farida Bappah

“…This study therefore aimed to evaluate the impact of unmet prosthetic needs on Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among traders in urban markets within Kano metropolis. Materials and Methods: Institutional Ethical approval was obtained. …”
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Predictors of adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures among COVID-19 vaccine recipients in Tiruchirapalli city, South India: a cross-sectional study by K. Josephine Priya, N. B. Swetha, Barath Prashanth Sivasubramanian, A. K. Samina Ruquaya

“…Hence, we aimed to assess the adherence levels of vaccine recipients to CAB and identify predictors and barriers to adherence. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among COVID-19 vaccine recipients at a tertiary care hospital in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu between January to June 2022. …”
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Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter jejuni in a Restructured Beef Jerky Developed for Production in Ethiopia by Arie Havelaar, Barbara B Kowalcyk, Chad Carr, Jason M Scheffler, Jessica Anne Brown, Taylor O'Bannon

“…Drying is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, involving the addition of salt and removal of water to generate a shelf-stable and nutrient-dense product. …”
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Prevalence of abnormal seminal fluid and associated factors among patients attending fertility clinics in Osogbo: a cross-sectional study by Kehinde Awodele, Sunday Charles Adeyemo, Eniola Dorcas Olabode, Adeniyi Olanipekun Fasanu, Lanre Olaitan, Akintunde Rasaq Akindele, Funso Abidemi Olagunju, Adeola Dorcas Aderinwale

“…Fisher’s formula (n = z2pq/d2) was used to determine the sample size, and 305 respondents were selected using a multistage sampling technique. …”
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Assessing the Conditions for the Occurrence of Unintentional Injections among Nurses and the Prospects for the Use of Safe Devices by E. V. Glushkova, A. Yu. Brazhnikov, A. Yu. Kamenskaya, A. D. Repetyuk, R. V. Polibin

“…To assess the knowledge and commitment of nurses about safety procedures (infusion therapy, venipuncture and injections), to identify the frequency of unintentional injections associated with these procedures, their causes, staff awareness of the existence of safe devices.Materials and methods. A total of 1,189 nurses from 169 Russian cities participated in the study. …”
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Grey literature scoping review: a synthesis of the application of participatory methodologies in underrepresented groups at an elevated risk of dementia by Katrina Messiha, Nicole Thomas, Carol Brayne, Danielle M. Agnello, Lea R. Delfmann, Maria Giné-Garriga, Sonia Lippke, John Downey

“…Abstract Background Diverse populations are more exposed to life course influences on adverse ageing, including brain ageing. …”
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Reasons for insufficient compliance with infection prevention and control measures in the intensive care unit: a qualitative study conducted in Türkiye in 2024 by Bahar Madran, Zeynep Ilgin Demir, Busra Yalcin, Oguz Taha Ayaz, Kaan Iyikosker, Aleyna Keskin, Azra Gorel, Yunus Aksoy, Nilayda Sagaltici, Koray Hacioglu, Ilker Kayi, Önder Ergönül, Sibel Sakarya, Şiran Keske

“…In this study, we aimed to identify the barriers to compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in intensive care units (ICUs) and to find solutions by interviewing healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods The study used a qualitative approach with in-depth face-to-face interviews. …”
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Boosting knowledge on occupational exposure to microbial contamination in Portuguese carpentries by Marta Dias, Marta Dias, Bianca Gomes, Bianca Gomes, Pedro Pena, Pedro Pena, Renata Cervantes, Renata Cervantes, Margarida Rodriguez, Bruna Riesenberger, Liliana Marques, Elisabete Carolino, Magdalena Twarużek, Robert Kosicki, Ewelina Soszczynska, Liliana Aranha Caetano, Liliana Aranha Caetano, Susana Viegas, Susana Viegas, Carla Viegas, Carla Viegas

“…This study aimed to characterize seasonal microbial contamination, antifungal resistance, mycotoxins, cytotoxicity, and particulate matter in Portuguese carpentries, to reduce exposure and promote safe working conditions.MethodsConducted in six carpentries in Lisbon, Portugal, the sampling strategy encompassed active and passive sampling methods to assess microbial contamination. …”
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Understanding Green Product Purchase Intentions Using the Theory of Planned Behavior: Case study of Algerian Consumers’ by Sidi Mohammed Benachenhou, Imene Dali Youcef, Salah Hamouti

“…Through this study, we build a theoretical framework that combines the ideas and perspectives of previous studies on sustainable consumption.Methods: In order to validate our research hypotheses, questionnaires were used to collect primary data from a sample of 219 participants in Algeria. …”
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Integrating human biomonitoring exposure data into a primary care morbidity database: a feasibility study by Pieter Jansen, Elly Den Hond, Katleen De Brouwere, Endale Alemayehu Ali, Hamid Yimam Hassen, Ilona Gabaret, Gijs Van Pottelbergh

“…However, with PFAS data from more than 10,000 residents available soon, more robust studies will be possible with this new method. …”
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Communication: Solutions to Achieving Knowledge Capitalization by Alihossein Hosseinzadeh, Karim Rezadost, Sajad Bahmani, Ali Arabi, Mehran Bondori

“…Participants were selected through theoretical and purposive sampling methods, with the theoretical sampling process continuing until saturation was achieved. …”
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Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) to describe the microbial characteristics of diabetic foot ulcers at a tertiary medical center in South China by Hongteng Xie, Zhaohong Chen, Guohua Wu, Pei Wei, Teng Gong, Shun Chen, Zhaorong Xu

“…The false negative rate of the culture method was 35%, that was, 14 samples with negative results with culture method were found to be positive with mNGS. …”
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Exploring the determinants of fertility rates in Ethiopia: a decomposition analysis using count regression models with a focus on urban and rural residence, based on the 2019 Ethio... by Birhan Ambachew Taye, Bantie Getnet Yirsaw, Aychew Kassa Belete, Belyu Yehualashet Weldearegay

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the determinants of fertility rates based on urban and rural settings in Ethiopia. Method A stratified two-stage cluster sampling approach was used, employing data from the 2019 Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey ( https://dhsprogram.com ). …”
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Exploring Challenges of Differentiated Instruction in English Foreign Language Classroom by Muhammad Surya Rifqi

“… A qualitative case study is utilized in this study to explore the challenges faced while implementing differentiated instruction in the context of an English foreign language classroom. A purposive sample method was employed by selecting five participants who had engaged in differentiated instruction professional development and had experience implementing differentiated instruction. …”
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A Serious Game For Social Engineering Awareness Creation by Fabian Muhly, Philipp Leo, Stefano Caneppele

“…Generating resilience against these malicious methods is still challenging. Literature shows that serious gaming learning approaches are used more frequently to instill lasting retention effects. …”
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The Effect of Drill Training and Agility Training on the Forehand and Backhand Technique Skills of Amateur Tennis Athletes by Vistor Syapri Maulana, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Sigit Nugroho, Achad Imam Ma'ruf, Teddy Giolanda Pratama, Abiyyu Amajida, Rafidhiya Mohammad, Nugroho Puji Santoso

“…In conclusion, the drill training method has a more significant effect on improving the forehand and backhand skills of beginner tennis players. …”
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Efficient merging and validation of deep learning-based nuclei segmentations in H&E slides from multiple models by Jagadheshwar Balan, Shannon K. McDonnell, Zachary Fogarty, Nicholas B. Larson

“…In this study, we propose a novel solution for integrating nuclei segmentation from multiple DL-methods on hematoxylin and eosin slides from 471 normal prostate samples and highlight the limitations of using a single DL-method. …”
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Food intake and influencing factors among primary and secondary school students in rural areas covered by the nutrition improvement program by Wenshuo YOU, Peipei XU, Wei CAO, Mulei CHEN, Qian GAN, Hongliang WANG, Ruihe LUO, Titi YANG, Hui PAN, Jianfen ZHANG, Xiaoning WANG, Qian ZHANG, Juan XU

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the food intake of primary and middle school students in areas implementing the Rural Compulsory Education Student Nutrition Improvement Program in 2021 and its influencing factors. MethodsFollowing the principle of random sampling, in 2021, in 727 national pilot counties in 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, approximately 10% of primary and middle schools were selected in urban and rural areas, respectively. …”
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Prevalence, spectrum, and the relations between short-term and long-term post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in children by Elena R. Meskina, Marima K. Khadisova, Anna Y. Ushakova, Elena E. Tselipanova, Lidiya A. Galkina

“…To determine of the prevalence of PCC in relation to initial functional disorders in children during the year after a mild form of COVID-19 and acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) of other etiologies. Materials and methods. The prospective study using a continuous sampling method included children under 18 years of age hospitalized with suspected COVID-19, in whom COVID-19 was confirmed by RT-PCR (n = 121) or excluded by molecular and serological methods (ARTI group, n = 105). …”
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Workplace Incivility and Job Alienation: Analyzing the Mediating Role of Social Capital and the Moderating Role of Psychological Capital by Fariborz Fathi Chegeni, Mostafa OmidNezhad

“…This sample was selected using a stratified random sampling method. …”
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