Loneliness, Depression, and Inflammation: Evidence from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. by Briana Mezuk, Moon Choi, Amy S DeSantis, Stephen R Rapp, Ana V Diez Roux, Teresa Seeman

“…The goal of this study was to examine the associations between perceived loneliness and circulating levels of inflammatory markers among a diverse sample of adults.<h4>Methods</h4>Data come from a subset of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (n = 441). …”
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Research on the Cross-Regional Traveling Welcome Short Messaging Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey from Mobile Users’ Perspective by Zhiyuan Yu, Chi Zhang

“…In this paper, we investigate the perceptions and behavior of mobile users regarding this special TW-SMS through mixed-methods research. An online survey was conducted among mobile users who engaged in intercity travel. …”
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Exploring the non-linear association of daily cigarette consumption behavior and food security- An application of CMP GAM regression. by Shafeel Umam, Rubaiya Binte Razzak, Munniara Yesmin Munni, Azizur Rahman

“…This study seeks to fill that gap, hypothesizing that food insecurity is positively associated with higher daily cigarette consumption.<h4>Methods</h4>This study investigates the non-linear association between food security status and daily cigarette consumption using data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). …”
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Investigating food allergy awareness and attitudes among teachers in primary schools: current status and opportunities for enhancement by Amal H. Aljohani, Abeer Mutair Alshamani, Afnan Ahmed Aljohani, Aisha Saad Almohammadi, Bushra Saad Alharbi, Deena Faraj Altarjami, Reyouf Samer Alsaedi

“…As teachers are the first responders in managing such situations in schools, this study aims to explore and measure primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes about food allergies and their management and review the current school policy.MethodsThis cross-sectional study uses a randomly distributed online questionnaire to measure teachers' knowledge and attitudes at primary schools in Medina, Saudi Arabia.ResultsThe sample consisted of 383 primary school teachers. …”
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Is female genital mutilation/cutting associated with adverse mental health consequences? A systematic review of the evidence by Sandro Galea, Salma M Abdalla

“…To fill this research gap, we systematically reviewed studies that assessed any adverse mental health consequences related to FGM/C.Methods We searched four databases from inception to 21 December 2018. …”
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Acculturative Stress, Assertiveness, and Self Efficacy among Undergraduate International Nursing Students by Mona H. Mostafa, Sayeda M. Mohamed

“…Aim: To examine the relationship between acculturative stress, self-efficacy, and assertiveness among international undergraduate nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University. …”
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Effect of different maneuvers of repositioning on benign paroxysmal vertigo: a network meta-analysis by Nannan Si, MengYuan Liu, Wei Chang

“…Conclusion Based on our current findings, GRM, MEM and SEM are effective for BBPV symptoms, but due to the existence of study limitations, more high quality multicenter large sample randomized controlled studies are needed to testify to our conclusions.…”
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Lifestyle choices among women with breast cancer in the United States by Chloé Michel, Michelle Sovinsky, Steven Stern

“…The goal of this research was to estimate how a breast cancer diagnosis affects a woman's decisions about smoking, alcohol use, and exercise. Methods Using data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics on breast cancer diagnosis and lifestyle choices, we estimated how being diagnosed influences smoking, drinking, and exercising habits for more than 8000 women over the period 1999–2011. …”
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Implementation of Innovations in Skill Ecosystems: Promoting and Inhibiting Factors in the Indian Context by Julia Regel, Anjana Rajagopalan, Arnab Mukherji, Sankarshan Basu, Matthias Pilz

“…Taking the example of bottom-up policy implementation in the form of the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme, factors that affect the VET policy initiative are identified, based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. Through a comprehensive questionnaire administered to a sample of 63 graduates of the programme, their perceptions on key implementation challenges regarding the local policy context, stakeholder cooperation, and institutional as well as implementer capacity were identified. …”
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Translanguaging in Mathematics and Life Skills classrooms in the Foundation Phase schools in Mopani District: A case study of Khelovedu dialect by Tsebo Ramothwala, Madoda Cekiso, Itani P. Mandende

“…Setting: This study was carried out at a rural primary school in Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa. Methods: This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design, utilising a purposive sample of four FP teachers and 129 learners for data collection. …”
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Determining Physical Mechanisms of Gene Expression Regulation from Single Cell Gene Expression Data. by Daphne Ezer, Victoria Moignard, Berthold Göttgens, Boris Adryan

“…We construct a complete pipeline for the analysis of single cell qPCR data that uses the mathematics behind bursty expression to develop more accurate and robust algorithms for analyzing the origin of heterogeneity in experimental samples, specifically an algorithm for clustering cells by their bursting behavior (Simulated Annealing for Bursty Expression Clustering, SABEC) and a statistical tool for comparing the kinetic parameters of bursty expression across populations of cells (Estimation of Parameter changes in Kinetics, EPiK). …”
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Evaluation of the relation between the pulp stones and direct restorations using cone beam computed tomography in a Turkish subpopulation by Güzide Pelin Sezgin, Sema Sönmez Kaplan, Tuna Kaplan

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the presence of pulp stones through an examination of cone beam computed tomography images and correlate their prevalence with age, sex, dental arch and side, tooth type, and restoration type and depth.Materials and MethodsCone beam computed tomography images obtained from 673 patients and archival data on 11,494 teeth were evaluated. …”
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Drunk Driver Detection Using Multiple Non-Invasive Biosignals by Sang Hyuk Kim, Hyo Won Son, Tae Mu Lee, Hyun Jae Baek

“…This study aims to decrease the number of drunk drivers, a significant social problem. Traditional methods to measure alcohol intake include blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) tests. …”
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Effects of Parcel Delivery Service on Customer Satisfaction in the Saudi Arabian Logistics Industry: Does the National Culture Make a Difference? by Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih, Ahmed AlSaif

“…The research also examined whether national culture affects customer perceptions of parcel delivery services in KSA or not. <i>Methods:</i> The research collected data using a self-administered survey, which was directed at a sample of customers in the KSA, who had recent experience with parcel delivery services. …”
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The impact of neighborhood environment and social interaction on the health of Chinese residents: empirical analysis from CGSS 2021 by Dongliang Wang, Huanjun Li, Ping Liu

“…BackgroundThe neighborhood environment plays a crucial role in shaping residents’ health and quality of life.MethodsBased on 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS 2021), we used multiple linear regression model to conduct regression analysis and mediation analysis, focusing on the relationship among neighborhood environment, social interaction and residents’ health. …”
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Impact of Emergency Department and Intensive Care Nurses' Working Environments on Patient Safety Attitude by Aygül Kıssal, Emre Dokgöz

“…Aim: This study was conducted to determine the effect of emergency and intensive care unit nurses' working environments on their patient safety attitudes. Methods: The study is of descriptive type. The sample consisted of 71 nurses working in the emergency and intensive care units of a training and research hospital in a province in Turkey, who agreed to participate in the research. …”
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Effect of Application of Different Exercise Intensities on Vitamin D and Parathormone in Children with Down’s Syndrome by Hatem H. Allam, Alaa Shafie, Amal F. Gharib, Ahmad El Askary, Mazen Almehmadi, Tarek Alsayad, Ahmed M. Alziyadi, Lamiaa K. Elsayyad

“…Children with Down’s syndrome are more liable to vitamin D deficiency. Treating this deficiency with supplements is associated with the risk of intoxication. …”
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Modern Analytical Chemistry Meets Heritage Books: Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Two Books Preserved at the Biblioteca Capitolare of Busto Arsizio by Chiara Chiodini, Pierangela Rovellini, Matteo Chiodini, Luca Giacomelli, Daniela Baglio, the 5B IISS Torno Working Group

“…The development of sensitive, non-invasive methods is essential for the preservation and study of heritage books, allowing insights into their historical production processes and conservation needs. …”
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The Influence of Presidential Debate Comment Sentiment on YouTube on Candidate Electability: Naïve Bayes and Pearson Analysis by Arnoldus Yitzhak Petra Manoppo, Wirawan Istiono

“…This study enhances the understanding of social media sentiment in political campaigns and highlights the importance of integrating online sentiment analysis with traditional polling methods for a comprehensive assessment of electability.…”
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Digital twin-enabled post-disaster damage and recovery monitoring with deep learning: leveraging transfer learning, attention mechanisms, and explainable AI by Umut Lagap, Saman Ghaffarian

“…RegNetX002 demonstrated the highest accuracy (88%) but required significantly more time for training (519 min). Additionally, this study integrates Explainable AI methods, including Saliency Maps and Grad-CAM, to provide transparency, reliability checks, and detailed insights into the models’ decision-making processes. …”
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