The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the Krasnoyarsk Krai population and the features of its association with hyperuricemia by Yu. I. Grinshtein, V. V. Shabalin, R. R. Ruf, S. A. Shalnova

“…To study the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components, as well as their relationship with hyperuricemia (HU) in a representative sample of the Krasnoyarsk Krai.Material and methods. …”
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Constructing psychometric measurement of a past supervised experience scale with educational roles to investigate the relationship between being instructed, being supported, and be... by Yu-Chih Lin, Ling-Chun Ou

“…Our findings inspired us to focus more on supportive coaching in teaching and supervising medical trainees. …”
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Tailoring Heat Treatment Strategies to Enhance Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Performance of Low-Carbon Steel in Marine Environment by Basiru Philip Aramide, Tamba Jamiru, Taoreed Adesola Adegbola, Abimbola Patricia Idowu Popoola

“… This study examines the impact of various heat-treatment processes on the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of low-carbon steel, specifically for maritime applications. The carbon steel samples were evaluated at 750°C and subsequently cooled using two methods: normalizing and quenching. …”
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Improving the technology of apple-pectin paste production by A. V. Satibalov, Z. A. Ivanova, F. H. Thazeplova, L. H. Nagudova

“…The goal of the research was to determine the optimal modes of processing apple pomace into puree products, allowing to achieve the maximum content of pectin substances.The methods. The influence of the thermal action mode (70°C, 75°C, 80°C, 85°C) of apple pomace on the paste quality, as well as the duration (180…210 min) of processing was studied. …”
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Survival after Curative Treatment for Colon Cancer in Patients Younger than 50 Years of Age Showing a Different Outcome to the Prevailing Literature by Ibrahim H. Ozata

“…Materials (Patients) and Methods: Our population includes patients under 50 years with invasive colon cancer treated in two tertiary Turkish hospitals from 2014 to 2019. …”
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Direct real-time RT-PCR for the detection of dengue virus from patient serum in Lao PDR. by Vilayouth Phimolsannousith, Malavanh Vongsouvath, Padthana Kiedsathid, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Elizabeth A Ashley, Audrey Dubot-Pérès

“…We evaluated direct RT-qPCR using Luna Universal Probe One-Step RT-qPCR kit (Luna RT-qPCR) for the detection of DENV in sera.<h4>Methods</h4>Luna RT-qPCR conditions were optimized using DENV2 isolates. …”
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A serological household survey on social determinants of the generalized HIV epidemic in southern Brazil by Eliana Wendland, Bruna Angelo Vieira, Gustavo Eidt, Maria Letícia Rodrigues Ikeda, Flávia Moreno Alves de Souza, Maiko Luis Tonini, Pâmela Cristina Gaspar, Ronaldo Campos Hallal, Fábio Moherdaui, Gerson Fernando Mendes Pereira, Augusto Bacelo Bidinotto

“…Abstract This study explores HIV prevalence and its social determinants in the southernmost state in Brazil, where the HIV epidemic has historically been more severe. A population-based serological household survey was conducted in 56 sampled municipalities between 2020 and 2022. …”
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Role of Laser Etching on Shear Bond Strength between Recast Nickel-Chromium Alloy and Dental Ceramic: An Experimental Study by Janardanan Sriman, Ahila Singaravel Chidembaranathan, Muthukumar Balasubramanium

“… Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of laser etching, air bone particle abrasion and acid etching on shear bond strength between re-cast Nickel Chromium alloy and dental ceramics. Materials and Methods: A master die was made according to ISO 9693; TR (11406). …”
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Child abuse and experiences of discrimination are linked to fear of childbirth among younger patients in the US: a cohort study by Natacha M. De Genna, Rachel P. Kolko Conlon, Meredith Spada, Priya Gopalan

“…The purpose of this study is to examine FoC in a US sample of pregnant adolescents and young adults. Methods We surveyed FoC as part of a prospective cohort study focused on pregnant people ages 14–21 (n = 147). …”
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Relevance of self-rated health level and mental health in Korean adolescents by Yunjeong Kim, Joohee Shim

“…By examining the relationship between self-assessed health and mental-health issues, such as anxiety and depression, this study sought to inform strategies for enhancing health education and school-based interventions.MethodsSecondary data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed, with a sample comprising 418 middle and high school students. …”
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Risk factors for soil-transmitted helminth infections during the first 3 years of life in the tropics; findings from a birth cohort. by Stefanie K Menzies, Alejandro Rodriguez, Martha Chico, Carlos Sandoval, Nely Broncano, Irene Guadalupe, Philip J Cooper

“…To investigate risk factors for infection in early childhood, we analysed data prospectively collected in the ECUAVIDA birth cohort in Ecuador.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Children were recruited at birth and followed up to 3 years of age with periodic collection of stool samples that were examined microscopically for STH parasites. …”
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Chatbot -assisted self-assessment (CASA): Co-designing an AI -powered behaviour change intervention for ethnic minorities. by Tom Nadarzynski, Nicky Knights, Deborah Husbands, Cynthia Graham, Carrie D Llewellyn, Tom Buchanan, Ian Montgomery, Alejandra Soruco Rodriguez, Chimeremumma Ogueri, Nidhi Singh, Evan Rouse, Olabisi Oyebode, Ankit Das, Grace Paydon, Gurpreet Lall, Anathoth Bulukungu, Nur Yanyali, Alexandra Stefan, Damien Ridge

“…We aimed to explore design principles of a chatbot-assisted culturally sensitive self-assessment intervention based on the disclosure of health-related information.<h4>Methods</h4>In 2022, an online survey was conducted among an ethnically diverse UK sample (N = 1,287) to identify the level and type of health-related information disclosure to sexual health chatbots, and reactions to chatbots' risk appraisal. …”
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Automatic Paddy Planthopper Detection and Counting Using Faster R-CNN by Siti Khairunniza-Bejo, Mohd Firdaus Ibrahim, Marsyita Hanafi, Mahirah Jahari, Fathinul Syahir Ahmad Saad, Mohammad Aufa Mhd Bookeri

“…Most of the available automated counting methods are limited to populations of a small density and often do not consider those with a high density, which require more complex solutions due to overlapping objects. …”
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Determination of salt contents of bread types and estimation of salt intake from bread in Lebanon. by Nathalie Barakat, Ammar Olabi, Lara Nasreddine, Hussain Ismaeel, Samer Kharroubi, Layal Abou Jaoude, Mona Zeidan, Caroline Rajeh, Imad Toufeili

“…<h4>Aims</h4>This work aims to determine the salt levels of bread marketed in Lebanon, bread consumption by the Lebanese population, and the bread's contribution to daily salt intake.<h4>Methods</h4>One hundred and sixty-two samples of the breads consumed in Lebanon were collected from 45 bakeries, and their salt levels were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. …”
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Tuberculosis risk factors in South Africa, 2008 to 2017: A Generalised Estimating Equations approach by Hilda Dhlakama, Siaka Lougue, Henry Godwell Mwambi

“…Continued efforts to use research to create a nation free of tuberculosis are underway.  Methods: A repeated measures investigation was performed with the aim of identifying the persistent predictors and the long-term patterns of tuberculosis infection in South Africa for the period 2008 to 2017. …”
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Species Composition, Genetic Structure, and Pathogen Prevalence in Tick Populations in Guangxi, China by Na Jiang, Haoqiang Tian, Chunfu Li, Rui Ma, Mengyun Liu, Shurong Wang, Qingan Zhou, Xiankai Wei, Juanmei Mo, Zimei Chen, Zhaoan Sheng, Lei Duan, Lu He, Peng Song, Jiahui Sun, Jian Li, Wei Hu, Xinyu Feng

“…The findings emphasize the need for expanded tick surveillance, enhanced pathogen detection methods, and integrated management strategies to mitigate the spread of tick-borne diseases. …”
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Assessment of Some Physical Properties of 3D-Printed Temporary Crown and Bridge Material Modified with Styrene Butadiene Monomer: An in Vitro Study by Razan Burhanuldeen Almeerani, Raid Fahim Salman

“…Shortcomings were present in this respect therefore, this study added styrene butadiene monomer to aforementioned material to develop an experimental material and compare its physical properties to conventional and computer-aided design-manufacturing materials. Methods: An in vitro study done in College of Mechanical Engineering from September 2022 to March 2023, four types of temporary crown and bridge materials were utilized, group 1: GC Temp PRINT, group 2: GC Temp PRINTTM with the addition of styrene butadiene monomer (experimental material), group 3: TEMPSMART® GC, group 4: ERAYLAR (poly methyl methacrylate) bloc, 20 samples were produced per group, and tested for flexural strength and fracture toughness to evaluate the physical properties of the materials objectively. …”
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Self-rated health among older adults in two fast ageing European countries: Evidence from Italy and Serbia by Piumatti Giovanni, Lietz Francesco, Marinković Jelena, Bjegović-Mikanović Vesna

“…Our aim was to examine SRH differences between older adults in Italy and Serbia and to observe the role of predictors of SRH particularly referring to health behaviors in both countries. Methods. Two samples of 4,406 Italians and 3,539 Serbs aged 65 and older were extracted from national health surveys conducted in 2013. …”
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Water quality index and human health risk assessment for heavy metals in groundwater of Bedkot Municipality, Kanchanpur, Nepal: A cross-sectional study by Sagar Hamal, Richa Bist, Bhaskar Pant, Bikash Adhikari

“…Twenty-three shallow TWs water samples (urban:10, semi-urban:6, and rural:7) were analyzed for physiochemical parameters (pH, temperature, turbidity, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, calcium, ammonium, nitrate, total iron (Fe), and total arsenic (As)), following standard methods and assessed using the water quality index (WQI) and USEPA’s human health risk assessment (HHRA). …”
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Total and soluble fluoride concentration present in various commercial brands of children toothpastes available in Saudi Arabia – A pilot study by Imran Farooq, Saqib Ali, Khalifa Sulaiman Al-Khalifa, Khalid Alhooshani

“…Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to perform chemical analysis and investigate the total and soluble fluoride concentrations in various brands of children toothpastes. Materials and methods: Three samples of five different commercial brands of children toothpastes were collected and divided into five groups; group A – Biorepair Oral Care toothpaste containing no fluoride (control), group B – Signal Kids Strawberry toothpaste having 500 ppm fluoride, group C – Aquafresh Milk Teeth toothpaste having 500 ppm fluoride, group D – Aquafresh Little Teeth toothpaste having 500 ppm fluoride, and group E – Siwak F Junior having 400 ppm F. …”
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