The effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy on working memory indices in patients with hypertension: a randomized clinical trial by Fatemeh Rabipour, Seyed Davood Hosseininasab, Arsalan Salari

“…Therefore, the present study was conducted to determin the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy on working memory indicators of patients with hypertension. Methods: The present study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial, based on a pre- and post-test design and a two-month follow-up with a control group. …”
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SFRADNet: Object Detection Network with Angle Fine-Tuning Under Feature Matching by Keliang Liu, Yantao Xi, Donglin Jing, Xue Zhang, Mingfei Xu

“…The SSMatrix dynamically adjusts the receptive field coverage according to the target size, enabling more refined selection of scale features. Based on precise scale features captured, we first design a Directed Guiding Box (DGBox) within the SA-SFEM, using its shape and position information to supervise the sampling points of the convolution kernels, thereby fitting them to deformations of object. …”
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Young people's experiences and use of violence in the home: Examining four types of child maltreatment, their intersections and self-reported use of violence in the home by Silke Meyer, María Atiénzar-Prieto, Kate Fitz-Gibbon

“…Participants: and setting: A total of 5021 young people (16–20 years old) completed an online survey, recruited using non-probability sampling via survey panels. Methods: Analyses were carried out using χ2 tests and a series of binary logistic regressions to examine the association between participant characteristics and unique child maltreatment experiences with different forms of maltreatment and young people's use of violence. …”
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Global phylogeny of the family Gomphillaceae (Ascomycota, Graphidales) sheds light on the origin, diversification and endemism in foliicolous lineages by Elise Lebreton, Damien Ertz, Robert Lücking, Andre Aptroot, Fabian Carriconde, Claudine Ah-Peng, Jen-Pan Huang, Ko-Hsuan Chen, Pierre-Louis Stenger, Marcela Eugenia da Silva Cáceres, Pieter van den Boom, Emmanuël Sérusiaux, Nicolas Magain

“…Species delimitation methods combined with a phenotype matrix identified 473 putative species. …”
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Detection of Water Content of Watermelon Seeds Based on Hyperspectral Reflection Combined with Transmission Imaging by Siyi Ouyang, Siwei Lv, Bin Li

“…Model performance is enhanced by Competitive Adaptive Reweighted Sampling (CARS), Unrelated Variable Elimination (UVE), and primary and intermediate data fusion methods. …”
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IMPACT OF EMPLOYEES DIVERSITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MULTINATIONAL FOOD PRODUCING INDUSTRY IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA by Solomon Akpoviroro Kowo, Ismaila Bolarinwa Kadiri, Abu Zekeri

“…The study made used of macorr sample size determination. The research questionnaire was administered to three hundred and seventy-five (375) employees which was the sample size representing the chosen study population of the 5 selected multinational food industry in South-West Nigeria. …”
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Effect of Pinus pine wood sylvestris on cow's milk chemical composition by Mukhtarova Olga, Feyzullaev Feyzullah, Mkrtchyan Gayane, Krovikova Anna, Lashneva Irina

“…The cows of the experimental groups received 300, 500 and 700 ml of an aqueous extract of Pinus sylvestris ExtPine® pine trunk wood daily, while the control group received a standard diet without additives. The research methods included: regular milk sampling every two weeks with subsequent analysis of its chemical composition (milk fat, protein, lactose, dry matter, casein, acetone, ketone bodies, etc.), analysis of the fatty acid composition of milk with a study of the effect of the additive on the content of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. …”
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A Lower Energy Balance is Associated With Higher Severity and Odd of Depression Based on the Beck Depression Inventory‐13 (BDI‐13) in a Retiring Age Population: A Population‐Based... by Mohammad Reza Shadmand Foumani Moghadam, Mostafa Shahraki Jazinaki, Zohre Hosseini, Fatemeh Rajabi, Sharif Etemdi, Melika Hadizadeh, Parnian Pezeshki, Mohammad Amushahi, Reza Rezvani

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between energy balance and the risk of depression in a retiring‐age population. Methods In this population‐based cluster‐sampling cross‐sectional approach, a total of 765 retiring‐age individuals were categorized into different levels of depression using the Beck Depression Inventory‐13 (BDI‐13). …”
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Serial Mediation Effects on Relationships among Mobbing, Organizational Cynicism, Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention: Research on Disabled Individuals in Organizations by Tezcan Zeynep Özkan Tilki, Semra Güney, Selin Metin Camgöz

“…The data was gathered by survey through convenience and snow ball sampling methods. The 40% disability rate used in the public sector was the determining factor of the inclusion criteria. …”
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Clinical and biochemical characterization of hepatitis B surface antigen-positive patients with or without Helicobacter pylori co-infection at the University of Gondar Comprehensiv... by Mekuriaw Belayneh, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Mulualem Lemma, Zenahebezu Abay, Yeshambel Belyhun

“…The relationship between Helicobacter pylori and HBsAg+ patients was not well investigated and has attracted much scientific and clinical interest, although the relationship remains controversial.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the clinical and biochemical characteristics of HBsAg+ liver disease patients with and without H. pylori infection.MethodsFrom April 1, 2021, to March 30, 2022, a hospital-based cross-sectional study was done at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital on 384 known HBsAg+ liver disease patients recruited using a convenient sampling technique. …”
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Psychosocial risks and mental health of preschool care providers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study by Sin Wan Tham, Min Fui Wong, Maslinor Binti Ismail, Noriklil Bukhary Binti Ismail Bukhary

“…This study aimed to determine psychosocial factors associated with the mental health of preschool care providers in Kuala Lumpur. Methods A random cluster sampling cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2019. …”
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Impact of hospitalization on nutritional status in persons aged 65 years and over (NUTRIFRAG Study): Protocol for a prospective observational study. by Cristina Carretero-Randez, María Isabel Orts-Cortés, Margarita Rodríguez-Pérez, Víctor Manuel Gonzalez-Chordá, Eva María Trescastro-López, Joan Blanco-Blanco, Jordi Martínez-Soldevila, Aránzazu Ruiz-Heras-Hera, Pedro Raúl Castellano-Santana, Amando Marquez-Sixto, Manuela Domingo-Pozo, Antonia Inmaculada Zomeño-Ros, Jesica Montero-Marco, Marta Charlo-Bernardos, Joaquín Moncho, Ángel Luís Abad-González, María Trinidad Castillo-García, Ana Belén Sánchez-García, Ana María De Pascual Y Medina, Rosa Ana Clement-Santamaría, Ascensión Franco-Bernal, Rafaela Camacho-Bejarano

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Prospective observational study to be carried out in the medical-surgical hospitalization units of 9 public hospitals between 01/09/2022 and 31/12/2024. …”
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Open Drug Scenes Survey in Brazilian cities: main findings from São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasília by Clarice Sandi Madruga, Kátia Isicawa de Sousa Barreto, Danilo Seabra, André Constantino Miguel, Cláudio Jerônimo da Silva, Gleuda Simone Apolinário, Guilherme Godoy, Lidiane Nogueira Rebouças, Natália Alexandre Ferreira, Quirino Cordeiro, Rogério Adriano Bosso, Ronaldo Ramos Laranjeira

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The latest edition of the Open Drug Scenes Survey in Brazilian Cities (LECUCA) investigated social vulnerability, health, and the use of the Psychosocial Care Network by attendees of open drug scenes (ODSs) involving crack cocaine in São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasília between 2021/2022. Methods: Since 2016, LECUCA has used Time-Location Sampling (TLS) to select probabilistic samples representative of the population of ODS attendees. …”
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Hyperglycemia and its associated factors among people living with HIV on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Enyew Fenta Mengistu, Adane Adugna, Mamaru Getinet, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Baye Ashenef, Gelagey Baye, Desalegn Abebaw, Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Habtamu Belew, Temesgen Baylie, Muluken Getinet Mekuriaw, Dagmawi Abiy Abate, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Nuredin Chura Waritu, Mohammed Jemal

“…Design: An institutional-based cross-sectional study. Methods: The study was carried out from December 1, 2021 to February 30, 2022, and included 423 participants who were recruited via a simple random sampling technique. …”
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Incidence and Associated Factors of Failed First Peripheral Intravenous Catheters among Adult Patients at Medical Surgical Wards in Public Referral  Hospitals of West Amhara, Ethio... by Chanyalew Worku Kassahun, Addisu Taye Abate, Zewdu Baye Tezera, Debrewok Tesgera Beshah, Chilot Desta Agegnehu, Mehmmed Adem Getnet, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew, Mahlet Temesgen Alemu

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence and associated factors of failed first peripheral intravenous catheters among adult patients in selected Public Referral Hospitals of West Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2021. Materials and Methods. An institution-based prospective observational study was conducted among 423 adult patients from January to February 2021. …”
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Predictive modeling of burnout dimensions based on basic socio-economic determinants in health service managers and support personnel in a resource-limited health center by Grey Castro-Tamayo, Mario Hernandez-Tapia, Ivan David Lozada-Martinez, Ivan Portnoy, Jessica Manosalva-Sandoval, Tobías Parodi-Camaño

“…This study aimed to test a preliminary predictive model based on basic socioeconomic and sociodemographic determinants to predict symptoms of burnout among support personnel and health services managers in a resource-limited health center.MethodsA prospective cross-sectional study was conducted. …”
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Pattern, Predictors and Satisfaction with Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Elderly in a Rural and Remote Community in Southwestern Nigeria by Babatunde Akodu, Stephanie ASA'AH, Ifeoma Okafor, Taiwo Agunbiade, Moninuola Ojikutu, Olufunmilayo Olokodana-Adesalu

“…The aim of the study is to determine patterns, predictors, and satisfaction with Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use among elderly citizens in the Pakoto community, Ogun State. MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study carried out among the elderly in Pakoto community in Ogun State. …”
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Understanding the child and adolescent eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic people and parents by Colleen Alford, Andrew Wallis, Phillipa Hay, Deborah Mitchison

“…The aim of this research was to understand the child and adolescent eating disorder treatment experiences of autistic people and parents of autistic young people. Methods Constructivist grounded theory was employed. …”
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The Role of Boundary Spanning Strategy in Mediating the Improvement of Organizational Performance: A Study on the Indonesian Ministry of Health Hospital by Paryanto Paryanto, Willy Arafah, Sarfilianty Anggiani

“…Therefore, future research is recommended to employ a mixed-methods approach with a longitudinal design to gain a more comprehensive insight into the studied phenomenon.…”
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Practice of bio-medical research amongst doctors in Owo by Charles O. Omolase, A.A. Egberongbe, O.O. Komolafe, A.A. Olasinde, O.A. Adeosun

“…Barriers to health research were also identified. Methods: This study was conducted over a period of six months between June and November 2012 among different cadres of medical practitioners working at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. …”
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