Subgrouping of risky behaviors among Iranian college students: a latent class analysis by Safiri S, Rahimi-Movaghar A, Yunesian M, Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Shamsipour M, Mansournia MA, Fotouhi A

“…This study’s purpose was to determine subgroups of students based on risky behaviors and assess the prevalence of risky behaviors in each of the subgroups.Participants and methods: This anonymous cross-sectional study was carried out in October 2015 and November 2015, with 1,777 students from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, through multistage random sampling method. …”
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Association between insecticide exposomics and cognitive function in older adults: an observational study based on NHANES 2011–2014 by Mengfan Zhang, Xiaofang Guo, Yuanjun Chen, Xinghua Liu, Xingdong Lin

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the association between exposure to insecticide exposomics and cognitive function, among adults aged 60 and above.MethodsWe employed a multi-stage probability sampling method to analyze data derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2011 and 2014. …”
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The role of saliva PCR assay in the diagnosis of COVID-19 by Alireza Abdollahi, Samaneh Salarvand, Reza Ghalehtaki, Bita Jafarzadeh, Mohammad Taghi Beigmohammadi, Fereshteh Ghiasvand, Abbas Shakoori, Hoda Khoshnevis, Mohammad Arabzadeh, Saeed Nateghi, Vahid Mehrtash

“… Introduction: The introduction of a self-collection sampling method with less discomfort would be of great benefit in reducing the risk of medical provider's contamination and patient's acceptance. …”
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Virtual Integration of Satellite and In-situ Observation Networks (VISION) v1.0: In-Situ Observations Simulator (ISO_simulator) by M. R. Russo, M. R. Russo, S. L. Bartholomew, S. L. Bartholomew, D. Hassell, D. Hassell, A. M. Mason, E. Neininger, A. J. Perman, D. A. J. Sproson, D. Watson-Parris, D. Watson-Parris, N. L. Abraham, N. L. Abraham

“…<p>This work presents the first step in the development of the VISION toolkit, a set of Python tools that allows easy, efficient, and more meaningful comparison between global atmospheric models and observational data. …”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing the Mental Health Status of Personnel Stationed at High- and Low-Altitude Bases by Li HF, Chen J, Ge YF, Liu SJ, Zhou LJ, Dong GG

“…Hua-fei Li,1,&ast; Jie Chen,2,&ast; Yi-feng Ge,1 Shu-jia Liu,3 Li-jing Zhou,2 Guo-gang Dong2 1Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, People’s Republic of China; 2The Second Outpatient Department, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Medical Administration, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Guo-gang Dong, The Second Outpatient Department, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 1, Xiaoying North Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8615952001000, Email guogangdongddd@126.com Li-jing Zhou, The Second Outpatient Department, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 1, Xiaoying North Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8618045268999, Email lijingzhouzljll@126.comObjective: The objective of this study is to investigate and compare the mental health status of personnel stationed at high- and low-altitude bases to provide a reference for future targeted mental health education and support initiatives.Methods: A total of 1,244 personnel posted in both high- and low-altitude bases were randomly selected using a cluster sampling method. …”
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Healthcare Providers and Patients Perception on Telehealth Services Adoption for Post-Operative Follow-Ups at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (Ghana) by Jonathan Kissi, Vivian Kruh, Godwin Adzakpah, Caleb Annobil, Daniel Kwame Kwansah Quansah, Sarkodie Yaw Appiah, Veronica Adwubi, Kerzia Jacobell Owusuwa, Daniel Opare, Joseph Owusu-Marfo

“…Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed to collect data involving 350 participants, (doctors (29), nurses (96), and patients (225)) at KBTH’s surgical department using the priori power calculation method. Participants were selected via purposive and convenience sampling. …”
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Optimizing Fertilizer Use in Precision Agriculture with GIS and Remote Sensing by Fallah Mohammed Hussein, Ramadan Ghazi Mohamad, Venkatcharyulu S.

“…The idea behind this method is to have more exact 'fertigation' by making fertilizer more efficient combining as much as possible to maximize yield while minimizing environmental impact through detailed data analysis and advanced modeling. …”
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Estimating Macrofracture Toughness of Sandstone Based on Nanoindentation by Zilong Zhou, Boxiang Lei, Xin Cai, Yichao Rui

“…Also, it is proved that our method can provide more accurate upscaling results compared to other methods.…”
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A targeted approach for multiplex detection of respiratory viruses in cases with severe acute respiratory infections by nanopore sequencing. by Arghavan Zebardast, Kaveh Sadeghi, Ahmad Nejati, Sevrin Zadheidar, Mohammad Hossein Najmi, Adel Abedi, Vahid Salimi, Mehdi Shabani, Jila Yavarian, Nazanin Zahra Shafiei Jandaghi, Talat Mokhtari Azad

“…The method showed 99.9% specificity in detection and was validated by 20 clinical samples. …”
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Consumer awareness and willingness to pay for halal certified of beef in Bogor area by Syafiq Alfikri, Lukman Mohammad Baga, Suprehatin Suprehatin

“…The aims of this study are, (1) analyze consumers' willingness to pay on halal-certified of beef, beef prices are currently very high (Rp 120,000 / kg), (2) analyze consumer awareness on halal-certified of beef. The research sample was taken in the Bogor area. The method used to analyze consumers' willingness to pay is Contingent Valuation Method (CVM), and the method for analyzing consumer awareness is Partial Least Square (PLS). …”
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Improving unsupervised pedestrian re‐identification with enhanced feature representation and robust clustering by Jiang Luo, Lingjun Liu

“…Experimental results on three public datasets demonstrate the superiority of our method over existing unsupervised re‐ID methods.…”
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Determination and Comparison of the Concentration of Cyanide Ions in Fresh and Dried Bitter Cassava. by Bukyire, Sezi

“…Based on these results, the study concluded that oven-drying provided a more reliable method for minimizing cyanide content in bitter cassava, thereby enhancing food safety. …”
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Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study by Melis Selamoglu, Ayse Emel Onal, Bircan Erbas, Selma Karabey, Meryem Merve Oren, Mahmut Talha Ucar, Chris Barton

“…We aimed to explore Turkish FPs knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids. Methods Eleven in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with FPs in Istanbul, Türkiye. …”
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Use of Mobile Information Technology during Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of a Polio Campaign in South Sudan. by John Haskew, Veronica Kenyi, Juma William, Rebecca Alum, Anu Puri, Yehia Mostafa, Robert Davis

“…We utilised Android-based smartphones to collect data electronically from more than 8,000 households during a national round of polio immunisation in South Sudan. …”
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Population norms of health-related quality of life in Iran: findings from a national EQ-5D-5L study by Satar Rezaei

“…This study aimed to generate population norms for the EQ-5D-5L dimensions, EQ-VAS (EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scale) scores, and EQ-5D-5L index scores in Iran, stratified by sex and age. Methods Data for this cross-sectional study were gathered through face-to-face interviews with 3,518 adults from the general population across nine provinces in Iran, employing a multistage sampling approach. …”
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Exploring Trust and Engagement: A Qualitative Evaluation of the Relationship Between Clinicians and Healthcare Leaders at Academic Medical Centers by Keller EJ, Sehgal N, Ryu RK, Chrisman H, Vogelzang RK, Shanafelt TD

“…This study sought to characterize and compare relationships between clinicians and healthcare leaders at three AMCs to develop more effective means of improving healthcare organization cultures.Materials and Methods: The authors interviewed clinicians, clinician leaders, and operational leaders at three AMCs about their role, perceived dynamics between clinicians and healthcare leaders, and ideal leadership. …”
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The association of pregnancy control, emotions, and beliefs with pregnancy desires: A new perspective on pregnancy intentions. by Meredith G Manze, Diana R Romero, Prabal De, Josette Hartnett, Lynn Roberts

“…We sought to gain a nuanced understanding of pregnancy desires, and how perceptions about pregnancy are associated with contraceptive use.<h4>Methods</h4>We used non-probability quota sampling based on sex, age, and geographic region for a web-based survey of heterosexual men and women, aged 21-44 years, who could become pregnant/impregnate and were not currently pregnant (n = 1,477; 51% female). …”
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Molecular Determination of Toxigenic Potential of Fusarium spp. Isolated from Seeds of Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Genotypes and Evaluation of Levels of Fumonisins in the Grains at H... by Phanice Kheseli Otieno, Susan S. Imbahale, Vitalis Wafula Wekesa, Miriam Otipa, Sheila Okoth

“…Potential management strategies against the pathogens include the development of more resistant wheat genotypes and the development of rapid and accurate Fusarium spp. identification methods, among other control measures. …”
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Bidirectional relationship between anxiety disorder and cancer: a longitudinal population-based cohort study by Sang-Hue Yen, Yi-Hsuan Hsu, Doreen Phiri, Chia-Chun Kuo, Hui-Fen Fang, Min-Huey Chung

“…Therefore, we investigated this relationship and also examined which types of cancer are more likely to induce anxiety. Methods This retrospective longitudinal cohort study, conducted in Taiwan from 2003 to 2016, looked at the risk of cancer in 23,255 patients with anxiety disorder and the risk of anxiety in 33,334 patients with cancer diagnosed between 2003 and 2005. …”
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Pattern, severity, and treatment outcomes in acute poisoning patients admitted to the Saint Peter Specialized Hospital Toxicology Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023: a retrospec... by Yared Negussie Kebede, Abdurehman Seid Mohammed, Chekole Sileshi Menberu, Getachew Mekete Diress

“…BackgroundPoisoning is a global public health problem that has more unfavorable outcomes in developing countries. …”
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