Picky Eating Behaviors Linked to Inappropriate Caregiver–Child Interaction, Caregiver Intervention, and Impaired General Development in Children by Hsun-Chin Chao, Hsueh-Ling Chang

“…To investigate the differences in eating behaviors between picky and nonpicky eaters, and to correlate parental management of children's eating problems with qualities of general development in children. Methods: This was a cross-sectional analysis of parental observations on their children's eating behavior, sampled from three major cities in Taiwan. …”
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The Prevalence of Premature Loss of Primary Molars Among Children Who Attended College of Dentistry/Hillah City, Iraq by Sarah Y. Al Khafaji, Zahraa Mohamed Hussain Wais, Omaima Lateef Salman

“…Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the frequency of early primary molar loss at the dentistry college in Hillah, Iraq. Materials and Methods: An experienced examiner performed each clinical examination while using the proper illumination. …”
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Macular and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Changes in Adolescent Patients after Cataract Surgery by Mir Alam Siddique, Arup Jyoti Dev Sarma, Kamal Hasan, Nasima Sultana, Sultana Jesmin Ahmed

“…Purpose: This study analyzed macular thickness (FMT) and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFL) following phaco-aspiration (PHACO) and small incision cataract surgery (SICS) in adolescent eyes. Methods: Macular thickness and RNFL thickness were measured using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in 52 eyes who underwent PHACO or SICS surgery. …”
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A Comparative study between the two interferon gamma releasing assays in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by Asmaa Z. Al- Ghreer, Zainalabdeen A. Abdualla

“… Objectives: To examine  and compare the diagnostic value of Interferon gamma releasing assay (IGRAs) (T- SPOT TB and Qunati FERON Gold in Tube) in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. Materials and methods: The study included 40 patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. …”
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The impact of physical and mind exercise on functional disability in activities of daily living among the oldest old by Song Wang, Zhengyu Wu, Zhen Guo, Fei Wang, Bo Liu

“…This study investigates the effects of physical and mind exercise on functional impairment in activities of daily living among older adults aged 80 years and older. Methods Data were sourced from the CLHLS database for the years 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2008, and 2018, with a final sample of 62,581 respondents included in the analysis. …”
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Impact of Exercise on the Course of Dermatomyositis: A Narrative Review of Recent Studies by Katarzyna Chawrylak, Maria Kubas, Katarzyna Krzemińska, Julia Kuszneruk, Magdalena Kłusek

“…However, the heterogeneity of the trials and small sample sizes highlight the need for larger, more diverse cohorts and long-term studies   Summary: The findings underscore the potential of structured exercise programs to enhance muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and overall physical function in DM patients. …”
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Canine filariasis in the Amazon: Species diversity and epidemiology of these emergent and neglected zoonoses. by Emanuelle Gabriela Gualberto de Argôlo, Thais Reis, Diego Ari Teixeira Fontes, Evonnildo Costa Gonçalves, Elane Guerreiro Giese, Francisco Tiago de Vasconcelos Melo, Jeannie Nascimento Dos Santos, Adriano Penha Furtado

“…The purpose of this study was to carry out an epidemiological survey by using molecular methods for the specific identification of filarid parasites of domestic dogs in the Marajó mesoregion, State of Pará (PA), Brazil. …”
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Influence of Vegetarian and Nonvegetarian Diets on hs-CRP Levels, Lipid Profiles, and Cardiovascular Health in Adults by Sunil Chakole, Namrata Anjankar, Ashish Anjankar, Harshal Narkhede, Sanket Mahajan

“…Additionally, vegetarians had more favorable lipid profiles, characterized by lower total cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels, as well as higher HDL levels. …”
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Application of schmidt hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity for structural integrity assessment in water dams by Wilson M. Kairu, Siphila W. Mumenya, Kenneth D. Njoroge, Ian M. Kaniu

“…This approach ensures more reliable assessments of dam infrastructure, contributing to improved non-destructive testing methodologies for large-scale structural evaluations. …”
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The relationship between social media use and pregnancy-related body image by Diane L Rosenbaum, Meghan M Gillen, David J Hutson

“…Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Methods: We recruited an online sample of women ( N  = 154) experiencing early motherhood, as defined by giving birth within the past 5 years. …”
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Investigating Students’ Metacognitive Awareness Inventory in Listening Comprehension by Juwita Boneka Sinaga, Ribut Wahyu Eriyanti, Ria Arista Asih

“…By identifying these areas of need, educators can better tailor teaching methods and curricula to foster more active and reflective listening in students, ultimately benefiting their language learning journey. …”
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the worldwide online interest in telepsychiatry: an infodemiological study from 2004 to 2022 by Rowalt Alibudbud

“…The findings can inform the development and customization of online telepsychiatry resources and services, enabling a more effective response to public needs.Materials and methodsThis study determined public concerns and interests in telepsychiatry using data from Google Trends and Wikipedia from 2004 to 2022. …”
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A Comparative study between the two interferon gamma releasing assays in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by Asmaa Z. Al- Ghreer, Zainalabdeen A. Abdualla

“… Objectives: To examine  and compare the diagnostic value of Interferon gamma releasing assay (IGRAs) (T- SPOT TB and Qunati FERON Gold in Tube) in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. Materials and methods: The study included 40 patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. …”
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Divergent pathways in urban residents’ emergency behavior in China: a social cognition theory perspective based on a survey of 6,817 individuals across 72 communities by Chao Wang, Haocun Zhao, Yijue Zhang, Ruyi Shi

“…Community disaster reduction efforts can become more targeted and accurate when the different influencing factors behind different types of emergency behavior are clearly understood.MethodsWe classify emergency behavior into two categories—self-help and mutual aid—based on differences in residents’ behavioral motivations. …”
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Concept of Happiness in Children and Older Adults: Situational Context by N. A. Bulkina

“…The study relied on the methods of content analysis and comparative analysis based on the chi-squared test with the Cohen’s h effect size. …”
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Measuring Supply Chain Performance as SCOR v13.0-Based in Disruptive Technology Era: Scale Development and Validation by Özden Özkanlısoy, Füsun Bulutlar

“…<i>Methods:</i> The study was performed in seven stages and the sample size consists of 227 companies for pilot data and 452 companies for the main data. …”
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Reaction time and mortality from the major causes of death: the NHANES-III study. by Gareth Hagger-Johnson, Ian J Deary, Carolyn A Davies, Alexander Weiss, G David Batty

“…We explored these associations in a representative sample of the US population.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants were 5,134 adults (2,342 men) aged 20-59 years from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988-94).…”
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Chronicling the experiences and beliefs of mathematics student teachers and their educators on their practices by Babawande Emmanuel Olawale, Winston Hendricks

“…The study concludes that the emotional, relational, and moral viability of pedagogical methods is dependent on the experiences of those undergoing mathematics teacher preparation programs and their educators. …”
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Clinical and functional outcome of total transanal endorectal pull-through procedure for the management of Hirschsprung’s disease by Aisha Masoud Al Shukairi, Madhavan Nayar, Mahmood Masud Al Awfi

“…In addition, the long-term functional outcome post total transanal endorectal pull-through was found to be satisfactory; however, longer follow-up studies with larger sample sizes are needed for more accurate functional outcome evaluation.…”
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A comparison of the level of stress, anxiety, and depression in professional and novice pregnant female athletes by Mansoureh Mokaberian, Somayeh Namdar Tajari

“…The routine life of female athletes who become pregnant may be challenged, and professional athletes may be more likely to experience psychological disorders during this time.Aim: The objective of this study was to compare the stress, anxiety, and depression levels in professional and novice pregnant athletes.Materials and Methods: 106 female volleyball players (42 professional and 64 novices) were selected as the research sample, based on their competitive levels and study participation criteria. …”
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