Investigation of the Prevalence of Intestinal Protozoan Infections and Associated Factors Among HIV+/AIDS Patients in Kurdistan Province, Iran by Fares Bahrami, Erfan Sherifi, Yahya Maroufi, Khaled Rahmani, Mohammad Bagher Khadem Erfan, Ghasem Zamini

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections among HIV+/AIDS individuals and evaluate the impact of certain demographic factors on these infections in Kurdistan Province. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 161 stool samples were collected using a convenience sampling method from HIV+/AIDS individuals in Kurdistan Province. …”
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The short-course chemotherapy in the treatment of multiple drug resistant tuberculosis in children with different HIV status by E. Yu. Zorkaltseva, S. V. Pugacheva, L. V. Zaritskaya, D. A. Kudlay

“…The objective: to study the time frames and efficacy of treatment for tuberculosis with confirmed and suspected multiple drug resistance (MDR) in children with different HIV status.Subjects and methods. The method of continuous sampling was used in the study which included 21 children with MDR tuberculosis, they all had been exposed to MDR TB and were treated in hospital. 3 children had concurrent HIV.Results. …”
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Umbilical port versus epigastric port for gallbladder retrieval in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An intervention study by Shakil Jawed, Shaikh Md Nafis Jahangir, Imdadul Haque

“…Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the retrieval of gallbladder (GB) between epigastric port and umbilical port as two approaches of LC in terms of the time taken to remove GB, pain, and other complications postoperatively. Materials and Methods: An intervention study was conducted in the general surgery department between June 2022 and May 2023 among 73 patients who were admitted for cholecystectomy recruited by a total consecutive sampling method. …”
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Construction of the risk predition model of mild cognitive impairment in hospitalized elder patients by WU Ruikai, MA Long, ZHOU Xiaohui, HAN Zhengfeng

“…Objective To explore the influencing factors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in hospitalized elderly people, construct and compare the relative risk prediction model of multi-group MCI.Methods A convenient sampling method was used to select the elderly hospitalized in the geriatrics department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2023 to September 2023. …”
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Study protocol for a two-site clinical trial to validate a smartphone-based artificial intelligence classifier identifying cervical precancer and cancer in HPV-positive women in Ca... by Inès Baleydier, Pierre Vassilakos, Roser Viñals, Ania Wisniak, Bruno Kenfack, Jovanny Tsuala Fouogue, George Enownchong Enow Orock, Sophie Lemoupa Makajio, Evelyn Foguem Tincho, Manuela Undurraga, Magali Cattin, Solomzi Makohliso, Klaus Schönenberger, Alain Gervaix, Jean-Philippe Thiran, Patrick Petignat

“…Our aim is to assess the performance of a smartphone-based Automated VIA Classifier (AVC) relying on Artificial Intelligence to discriminate precancerous and cancerous lesions from normal cervical tissue.<h4>Methods</h4>The AVC study will be nested in an ongoing cervical cancer screening program called "3T-study" (for Test, Triage and Treat), including HPV self-sampling followed by VIA triage and treatment if needed. …”
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The correlation between plasma cortisol levels and scores of psychological scales among patients with recurrent depressive disorder in Vietnam. by Tuan Van Nguyen, Eric Hahn, Thi Minh Tam Ta, Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, Hoa Thi Nguyen, Quynh Thi Pham, Duc Minh Nguyen, Thi Thuy Chuyen Dieu, Thi Phuong Thao Nguyen, Ngan Thi Vuong, Tung Son Vu

“…After using a convenience sampling method, 109 consecutive patients met our criteria were recruited. …”
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Determinants of cancer screening participation in Türkiye: a nationwide study of demographic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors by Buğra Taygun Gülle, Büşra Tozduman, Meryem Merve Ören Çelik

“…The survey employed a stratified two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure national representativeness, covering both urban and rural areas of Türkiye. …”
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Minimally Invasive Cavity Preparation by Bridging the Gap Between Conservation and Effectiveness by Shazia Shaikh, Tayyaba Akram, Bakhtawar Bhagil, Aleena Ali, Mehwish Munawar, Amira Shahid, Aneesa Khalid

“…This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of minimally invasive cavity preparation in terms of patient comfort, restoration success, and post-operative sensitivity by comparing it to the conventional cavity preparation method. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted involving 80 patients, randomly divided into two groups: MIC (n=40) and conventional (n=40), by a random sampling technique. …”
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Effect of cool dialysate on vital signs, comfort and adequacy by Seyed Reza Borzou, Fateme Farghadani, Khodayar Oshvandi, Mahmood Gholyaf, Hosein Mahjub

“…Eligible patients were selected by simple sampling method and then three sessions of interventions were done. …”
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The influence of physical exercise on loneliness of college students: mediating and moderating roles by Yadong Liang, Lijun Wang, Xingbin Du

“…The mediation effect ERSE and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were tested using the bootstrap sampling method (5,000 times), which is mainly used to detail the path between variables.ResultsThere was a significant correlation between physical exercise, loneliness, emotional regulation self-efficacy, and psychological elasticity. …”
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Study of the association between <i>HIF1A</i> and <i>VEGFA</i> gene polymorphisms and ovarian cancer risk in women from Bashkortostan by E. A. Andreeva, E. T. Aminova, R. R. Faiskhanova, I. R. Zagitov, Y. V. Valova, Yu. Yu. Fedorova, A. Kh. Nurgalieva, M. Darvish, D. D. Sakaeva, E. K. Khusnutdinova, D. S. Prokofyeva

“…The aim of the study was to analyze the association of rs11549465/HIF1A, rs3025039/VEGFA, and rs2146323/VEGFA polymorphic variants with the risk of developing ovarian cancer in women from the Republic of Bashkortostan. Material and methods. Our research included DNA samples of women with ovarian cancer (n=205) and women without cancer at the time of blood sampling (n=259) from the Republic of Bashkortostan. …”
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Delirium management and current practice among Intensive Care Units Doctors, Khartoum [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Mudawi Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah, Sheema Hamid Seidna Hamid, Hana Eltayeb Salih Elamin, Ghada Omer Hamad Abd El-Raheem

“…The Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit (CAM-ICU) and Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC) are the most commonly used methods for assessing delirium. …”
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Junk Food Consumption among High School Students in Iran: The Role of Food Advertising by Saeid Moradi Latreyi, Leila Mirhadyan, Afsaneh Pasha, Ehsan Kazemnezhad Leili

“…Objective: This study aimed to determine the junk food consumption by the exposure to junk food advertisements among high school students. Materials and Methods: this analytical study with cross-sectional design, 341 students from public high schools in Rasht, north ofIran were selected by cluster random sampling method. …”
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Breast Cancer Perceptions and the Related Factors in Women Referred to Health Centers in Tabriz, Northern Iran by Elham Seyedkanani, Leila Sheikhnezhad, Sepideh Soltani, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Mina Hosseinzadeh

“…A cluster random sampling method was employed. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form and Taylan et al.’s breast cancer perception scale (BCPS). …”
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Adherence to diabetes risk reduction diet is associated with metabolic health status in adolescents with overweight or obesity by Ani Grigorian, Zahra Moradmand, Saeideh Mirzaei, Ali Asadi, Masoumeh Akhlaghi, Parvane Saneei

“…The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between DRRD and metabolic health status in Iranian adolescents with overweight/obesity. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a multistage cluster random sampling method was used to select 203 overweight/obese adolescents. …”
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Two decades of nutrient dynamics in Polish rivers: Long-term trends in nitrogen and phosphorus by Paweł Marcinkowski, Ignacy Kardel, Marek Giełczewski, Mikołaj Piniewski

“…Long-term water quality data from 52 monitoring sites with an average annual sampling frequency of 13.4 samples per year, divided into eight geographical groups, were combined with simulated river discharge data and analyzed using the Weighted Regressions on Time, Discharge, and Season (WRTDS) method. …”
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Linking attitude and ethical practices to energy Efficiency: The mediating role of household lifestyle by Salina Daud, Wan Noordiana Wan Hanafi, Sabihah Hitam, Maryam Jamilah Asha'ari, Mariam Abdul Majid, Wan Fadzilah Wan Yusoff, Maisarah Ahmad Sofi

“…A quantitative research approach using a survey method was adopted to investigate the direct and mediating effects of key variables. …”
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USING REMOTE CAMERAS FOR POPULATION ESTIMATION OF GOULD'S TURKEYS IN SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA by Shelli A. Dubay, Brian F. Wakeling, Timothy D. Rogers, Susan R. Boe, Michael J. Rabe

“…The photographic technique yielded more precise estimates than the ground survey, but the photographic method required approximately twice as many hours to conduct. …”
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Efektivitas rational emotive behavioral therapy dengan teknik self-talk dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa untuk berbicara di depan umum by Salsha Nabila Ayumi, Alfin Siregar

“…The sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique with 13 informants from class 11 majoring in ACP. …”
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An Investigation of the Efficiency of Sensory Systems Involved in Postural Control in Deaf Athletes and Non-Athletes by Mohammadreza Seyedi, Foad Seidi, عباس رحیمی, Hooman Minoonejad

“…For this purpose, 30 adolescents aged between 15 and 20 with congenital severe deafness were assigned to athlete and non-athlete groups (mean age 18.08+1.17 yr, height 173.04+6.82 cm and weight 59.41+7.47 kg) by purposive sampling method. A Biodex stabilometer was used to measure the postural control of the subjects in four different sensory conditions to find out the shares of visual, vestibular and somatic systems and the efficiency of each sensory system was calculated by Nashner formula. …”
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