Floristic, Ecological and Phytogeographic Study of the Wamba Valley Massif Forest in Kwango in DRC by Ntalakwa Makolo Théophane, Mayanu Pemba Bibiche, Kidikwadi Tango Eustache, Azangidi Mapwama Jean Pierre, Belesi Katula Honoré, Lubini Ayingweu Constantin

“…It means also to characterize the floristic, ecological, and phytogeiographic parameters of the study area.Materials and Methods: The botanical samples collected in the study area represent the biological material that was used for identification species of the forest under study. …”
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Reverse microdialysis of sucrose stimulates soil fungal and bacterial growth at the microscale by Andreas N. Schneider, Scott Buckley, Zulema Carracedo Lorenzo, Regina Gratz, Lina Nilsson, Mark Swaine, Nathaniel R. Street, Andy F. S. Taylor, Sandra Jämtgård

“…However, we lack suitable methods that can elucidate mechanisms determining rhizospheric community structure and function within the context of a dynamic, undisturbed soil. …”
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Precise Dissemination of E-Commerce Information and Behavior of Social Media Users by Yun Zhang

“…In order to solve the problem that the e-commerce system provides users with more and more choice information, it makes it difficult for users to find the desired products in a large amount of product information, and a research method for accurate dissemination of e-commerce information and behavior of social media users has been proposed. …”
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Helmet Use among Two Wheeler Female Riders by Rizwan Khan, Nadia Krishnan, Manju Dhandapani, Sivashanmugam Dhandapani

“…Objectives To assess the use of helmet among female hospital workers (nurses, hospital attendants, sanitary attendants, and security guards) and their attitude toward helmet wearing. Methods Purposive sampling was done among female two-wheeler-riding hospital workers. …”
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Sikh and Muslim perspectives on kidney transplantation: phase 1 of the DiGiT project – a qualitative descriptive study by Atul Bagul, Sarah Brand, Mohamed Morsy, Rizwan Hamer, Sunil Daga, Kirit Mistry, Shafi Malik

“…Information should be in a first language where possible and overtly align to religious considerations. A more integrated approach to transplantation counselling should be adopted which includes healthcare professionals and credible members of the target cultural group.Trial registration number NCT04327167.…”
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Thariqah-Based Neck Exercise Program Reduces Headache Intensity Among Indonesian College Students by Sukarmin Sukarmin, Elly Nurachmah, Sri Yona, Dewi Gayatri, Nana Rochana

“…Purpose: This study aimed to determine the impact of Thariqah-based neck exercises on headache intensity experienced by college students. Methods: The study used a two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial design. …”
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Relationship between Internet Addiction and Identity Styles in Bushehr University of Medical Sciences Students by Shekufe Zarei, Parviz Azodi, Tayebeh Fatahi, Frouzan Azodi, Marzieh Mahmoodi, Faezeh Jahanpour

“…Aims: Internet addiction is excessive use of the Internet (daily more than three hours). This is social and psychological damage with severe consequences for young people, especially college students. …”
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Insecticide-treated nets utilization and influencing factors on middle school students in Southeast Nigeria. A cross-sectional study by Egbobe JohnPaul Otuomasiri, Magnus Michael Sichalwe, Ezaka Ephraim Ibeabuchi

“…This study explored factors influencing insecticide-treated net (ITN) utilization among middle school students in Southeast Nigeria. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from October to November 2020, using systematic sampling to recruit 238 participants from three schools in Southeastern Nigeria. …”
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The Association of Psychological Factors With Willingness to Share Health-Related Data From Technological Devices: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Marijn Eversdijk, Emma Rixt Douma, Mirela Habibovic, Willem Johan Kop

“…ObjectiveThis study investigates to what extent psychological factors play a role in people’s willingness to share personal health technology data. MethodsData for this cross-sectional study were obtained by quota sampling based on age and sex in a community-based sample (N=1013; mean age 48.6, SD 16.6 years; 522/1013, 51.5% women). …”
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The Factors Influencing Feeding Practices of Primary Caregivers of Preschoolers: A Theory-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Qutaibah Oudat, Rebecca C. Lee, Elaine L. Miller, Sarah Collins Couch, Tamilyn Bakas

“…This study aimed to examine the extent to which demographic characteristics and caregiver factors, including dietary beliefs and intentions to provide a healthy diet, influence feeding practices among primary caregivers of preschool-aged children. Methods: This study included a cross-sectional dataset comprising data collected from 146 primary caregivers of preschool-aged children (3–5 years). …”
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Perception of COVID-19 Vaccination Based on Health Belief Model and the Acceptance of COVID-19 Booster Vaccination by Risma Arlyani Dewi, Jon Hafan Sutawardana, Ana Nistiandani

“…Purpose: This research aimed to analyze the relationship between the perception of COVID-19 vaccination based on the HBM and the acceptance of COVID-19 booster vaccination. Methods: The research used observational analytics design with a cross-sectional approach conducted at the community of a public health center in Jember Regency, Indonesia. …”
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Results of an Intervention for Improving Arterial Hypertension Control in Four Health Areas by Addys Díaz Piñera, Armando Rodríguez Salvá, René García Roche, Isabel Carbonell García, Fernando Achiong Estupiñán

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to show the results after the implementation of an educative intervention from promoting the control and management of arterial tension in four health areas. <br /><strong>Methods:</strong> it was used a case and control study post- intervention during 2014 in four health areas, two belonging to the Santiago de Cuba municipality and two of Cardenas. …”
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Assessment of Cinnamomum tamala (Tejpat) Plantation in Community Forests: A Case Study from Tanahun District by S. Khanal, B. K. Tiwari, L. Gautam

“…Simple stratified random sampling methods were used; height and mean breast diameter (DBH) were measured, and a prestructured questionnaire was used for collecting the data and information from the research sites; also, secondary data from AFO, Tanahun, were used for the analysis of data. …”
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THE EXISTENCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI ON GRILLED INTESTINES (SATE USUS) AND ITS RELATED FACTORS IN A TRADITIONAL FOOD STALL AT MALIOBORO TOURISM AREA, YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA by Dyah Suryani, Fardhiasih Dwi Astuti, Mila Melinda Indriyani, Suyitno Suyitno, Maretalinia Maretalinia, Aris Yulianto

“…Objective: To identify factors related to the existence of Escherichia coli on sate usus in one of traditional food stall (angkringan) at Malioboro tourism area. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involved 38 respondents selected using accidental sampling from April to May 2019. …”
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Applying the Multi Theory Model (MTM) of health behavior change for explaining fruits and vegetables consumption behavior among African American women in Mississippi, USA by LaVonne Brown, Vinayak K. Nahar, Manoj Sharma

“…The study utilized a convenience quota sampling. Participants who reported that they consumed more than five cups of fruits and vegetables within the last 24 hours were excluded from the study. …”

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Functional Dyspepsia: A Population-Based Study by Selami Aydın, Can Oner, Hüseyin Cetin, Engin Ersin Simsek

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Family Medicine, Kartal Dr Lutfi Kırdar City Hospital Tuzla Training and Research Primary Health Care Center, Istanbul, Turkey from May - December 2019. …”
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‘Male cystitis does not exist’: A qualitative study of general practitioners’ experiences and management of male urinary tract infections in France by Benjamin Soudais, Alexandre Gallais, Matthieu Schuers

“…The therapeutic management of mUTIs in France is based on a 14-day course of fluoroquinolones despite a high risk of antimicrobial resistance.Objectives The objective of this qualitative study was to explore general practitioners’ (GPs) experiences and behaviours regarding the diagnostic and therapeutic management of mUTIs.Methods GPs were recruited by convenience sampling in Haute Normandie (France) and interviewed individually with semi-structured guides. …”
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Helicobacter pylori multiplex serology and its dynamics within families during a 3-year prospective follow-up by Kari Syrjänen, Sanni Rinne, Nea Koskela, Birgitta Michels, Julia Butt, Seija Grénman, Tim Waterboer, Stina Syrjänen, Karolina Louvanto

“…This study explored the dynamics of multiplex Hp serology within regular families during a 36-month prospective follow-up. Methods: Altogether, 329 families from the Finnish Family HPV study were subjected to sequential blood sampling and now tested also for six Hp proteins, HP0010, HP0073, HP0547, HP0875, HP0887, and HP1564, using multiplex serology assay. …”
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Utilization and associated factors of growth monitoring and promotion services among young children in Gorkha district of Nepal by Jagat Prasad Upadhyay, Damaru Prasad Paneru, Yam Prasad Sharma, Nava Raj Khadka

“…This study aimed to assess the utilization of Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) services and its associated factors among young children in Gorkha district of Nepal. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Gorkha district, involving 290 mother-child pairs, from April 2024 to June 2024. …”
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Development and validation of the gift reciprocation anxiety scale (GRAS) for youths and adults in intimate relationships by Mohd. Ashik Shahrier, Shakira Khatun

“…To this end, the present study aimed to develop and validate the gift reciprocation anxiety scale (GRAS) using modern psychometric methods for Bangladeshi youths and adults engaged in informal romantic and formal marital relationships. …”
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