Culture, campus, and confidence: unpacking discrimination's impact on mental health among diverse college students by LeNisha Williams, Jordan L. Mullins, Bethel Israel, Diamond Y. Bravo, Aerika Brittian Loyd

“…Additionally, we explored how ethnic-racial identity affirmation, family ethnic socialization, and school ethnic-racial composition influenced these relationships.MethodThe sample consisted of 3,257 Black, Latinx, and Asian American college students (Mage= 19.94) from 30 universities in the United States who participated in an online multi-university study.ResultsFindings revealed that discrimination was associated with increased social anxiety but not self-esteem. …”
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Polynomial Phase Signal Denoising via Sparse Representations Over a SMAF-Based Dictionary Learning Algorithm by Guojian Ou, Chenping Zeng, Jiaqiang Dong, Die Han

“…The proposed algorithm consists of two main steps: first, we utilize K-SVD or other dictionary learning algorithms to obtain the initial trained dictionary; second, we apply the SMAF method to modify the dictionary atoms, enabling them to behave more smoothly and effectively reducing the noise present in the atomic structures. …”
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Factors Associated with Acceptance of Vaccination Against Human Papillomavirus in eThekwini District of South Africa by Phelele Bhengu, Charles S. Wiysonge, Patrick D. M. C. Katoto, Duduzile Ndwandwe, Sara Cooper, Sebenzile Bhengu, Akhona V. Mazingisa, Theresa Saber, Mandisi Sithole, Darian Smith, Lindiwe G. Tembe, Paul Kuodi, Muki S. Shey

“…We conducted this cross-sectional study to assess the factors associated with HPV vaccine acceptance in eThekwini District. <b>Methods:</b> We used stratified random sampling to select caregivers of children aged 9–14 years in the district. …”
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Drivers of soil organic carbon stocks and stability along elevation gradients by Nicolas Bonfanti, Philippe Choler, Norine Khedim, Jean-Christophe Clément, Pierre Barré, Romain Goury, François Baudin, Lauric Cécillon, Amélie Saillard, Wilfried Thuiller, Jerome Poulenard

“…However, these stocks are also more vulnerable to warming, increasing the risk of SOC depletion. …”
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Evolution of Acoustic Emission Characteristics During Soil Shear Testing Based on Active Waveguide System by WU Xin, LIU Yonghong, WANG Xuemei, ZHANG Man

“…The primary objectives are to 1) characterize the behavior of AE signals, including ring count, energy, and <italic>b</italic>‒value, during the soil shear process, 2) analyze the influence of water content and loading rate on AE signal evolution, as these factors significantly affect soil stability, 3) establish a theoretical framework for selecting characteristic indicators that enhance the predictive capabilities of AE technology in monitoring soil slope stability, 4) support the development of more effective monitoring and early warning systems for soil slope sliding, improving the safety and management of infrastructure and human settlements in landslide-prone areas.MethodsThrough a systematic experimental approach, the study aimed to uncover the multifactorial dynamics of AE signals during soil shear, providing valuable insights for the application of AE technology in geotechnical engineering and slope stability assessments. …”
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Understanding mental health among university students in Kenya: what role do family support and age play? by Bylhah Mugotitsa, Bylhah Mugotitsa, Reinpeter Momanyi, Joseph Kuria, David Amadi, Jacob Masai, Eric Angula, Benjamin Tsofa, Benjamin Tsofa, Jay Greenfield, Jim Todd, Agnes Kiragga

“…Students aged 25–29 years were 2.6 times more likely to experience mental health conditions (OR = 2.6, 95% CI: 1.67–3.98, p &lt; 0.001). …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice survey of COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Nigeria. by Maryam Abdulrazaq Habib, Farouq Muhammad Dayyab, Garba Iliyasu, Abdulrazaq G Habib

“…Participants were recruited by convenience sampling following informed consent. The percentage of KAP scores were categorized as good and poor. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout rate and its' associated factors among households in Seyo District, Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional... by Segni Mulugeta Tafasa, Yonas Etana, Firezer Belay Keno, Worku Fikadu, Dejene Seyoum

“…This study employed a multistage sampling technique and took place from 1 August to 30 September 2023. …”
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Vaccination status and its determinants among children aged 12-23 months in Tigray, northern Ethiopia: A zero-inflated Poisson regression analysis. by Hailay Gebretnsae, Brhane Ayele, Fana Gebresilassie, Tsegay Hadgu, Hayelom Kahsay, Asfawosen Aregay, Kiros Demoz, Mulugeta Tilahun, Ataklti Gebretsadik, Znabu Hadush, Liya Mamo, Tsegay Wellay, Reda Shamie, Adhena Ayaliew Werkneh, Mebrahtu Kalayu, Assefa Ayallew, Ferehiwot Hailemariam, Abrham Gebrelibanos, Tadele Tesfean, Haben Haileselassie, Mohammedtahir Yahya, Melaku Abraha, Haftu Gebrehiwot, Desalegn Meresa, Gebrekiros Gebremichael Meles, Atakilti Fisseha, Yaynshet Gebreyohannes, Moges Mekonnen, Ashenafi Asmelash, Teame Zegeye, Mitswat Mulaw, Tesfu Alemu, Gebrehaweria Gebrekurstos, Rieye Esayas, Tsegay Berihu, Amanuel Haile, Araya Abrha Medhanyie, Mussie Alemayehu, Afework Mulugeta

“…Using a multistage cluster sampling technique, the study included mothers of children aged 12-23 months from 19 randomly selected districts. …”
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Renal drug dosing practices and clinical outcomes in patients with kidney disease admitted at two referral hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia by Gebeyaw Addis Bezie, Meseret Adugna, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie

“…Results Among the 384 patients with renal disease, more than one-third (36.5%), 95%CI (31.8%-41.3%) had poor treatment outcomes. …”
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Urgent and emergent radiotherapy for hematologic malignancies of the central nervous system: a review of the literature and practical approach by Kathryn R. Tringale, Brandon S. Imber, Gustav Y. Cederquist, Joachim Yahalom, Zachary R. Moore, Richard T. Hoppe, Michael S. Binkley, Jason B. Ross, N. Ari Wijetunga, Parag Sanghvi, Dana L. Casey, Susan M. Hiniker

“…Dosing can range from as low as 4 Gray (Gy) for indolent disease to 36-50 Gy for more aggressive or refractory disease. Often, mid-treatment re-planning can be considered to address swift volume reduction to improve the therapeutic window. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitudes about the Risk of Periodontal Disease among Polycystic Ovarian Disease Patients Residing in Chennai, India: A Questionnaire based C... by S Varsha, Jai Santhosh Manikandan, Makesh Raj, Sai Krishna, Hemalatha, Nanda Kumar, Pravina Fernando

“…Purposive sampling was employed to select participants. Data were collected using both online and offline questionnaires over a study duration of five months after obtaining informed consent. …”
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Pattern and determinants of self-medication among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in primary health care facilities in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria by Olaniyan Akintunde Babatunde, Ikeola Adejoke Adeoye, Aishat Bukola Usman, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…Therefore, this study was carried out to determine the prevalence and factors associated with self-medication among pregnant women in Oyo State. Methods: The study was a hospital-based cross-sectional survey. …”
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Sources of risk communication, knowledge and preventive practices toward Lassa fever in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Benjamin Bukky Ilesanmi, Nathanael Afolabi, Olayinka Badmus, Munkail Titilola, Abdulmajid Ahmad, Usman Inuwa, Matthew Okoh, Hajara Aliyu, Shittu Abdu-Aguye, Foyeke Oyedokun-Adebagbo

“…We examined the level and sources of risk communication influencing knowledge and preventive practices towards Lassa fever (KPLF) and determined its associated factors in Bauchi state. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the respondents. …”
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Patient perceptions of in‐hospital laboratory blood testing: A patient‐oriented and patient co‐designed qualitative study by Surakshya Pokharel, Zoha Khawaja, Jonathan Williams, Adnan Adil Mithwani, Kimberly Strain, Prachi Khanna, Anna Rychtera, Veronika Kiryanova, Karen Tang, Pamela Mathura, Chris Hylton, Anshula Ambasta

“…We identified participants through convenience sampling and conducted interviews between May 2021 and June 2022. …”
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New year, new ambitions! by Sheba Nakacubo Gitta

“…The topics were: How to write the methods section of your manuscript; study designs and sampling strategies, sample size determination for common epidemiological studies; how to write the discussion section of a manuscript; and how to write the introduction section of a scientific manuscript. …”
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Association of sociodemographic and occupational stress factors with smoking behavior among healthcare professionals: The mediating role of physical exercise by Farooq A. Chaudhary, Asma Shakoor, Muhammad A. Fareed, Osama Khattak, Mohammed S. Alqarni, Rakhi Issrani, Thani Alsharari

“…This study investigates these relationships and examines the mediating role of physical exercise in smoking behaviors among HCPs in Pakistan. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 302 HCPs (medical doctors and dentists) recruited using a snowball sampling technique in Pakistan from March to July 2024. …”
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Knowledge and practice of catheter-related urinary tract infection prevention and its associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia:... by Misra Nure, Abebe Dechasa, Meseret Ifa, Jamel Bedane

“…The respondents were selected by a simple random sampling technique. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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Comparing phthalate exposure between bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) residing in urban and rural environments by Miranda K. Dziobak, Miranda K. Dziobak, Tita Curtin, Randall S. Wells, Ryan Takeshita, Cynthia R. Smith, Eric Zolman, Christina N. Toms, Christina N. Toms, Robyn F. Allen, Leslie B. Hart

“…Urinary phthalate metabolite concentrations were quantified with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC; Agilent 1100; WatersXBridge BEH C18, 2.5 μm, 2.1x50 mm analytical column) coupled to a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (MS; Applied Biosystems Sciex API 4000) with an electrospray ionization (ESI negative) interface.ResultsThe magnitude of MEHP detection did not differ significantly between sampling sites (p=0.97); however, MEHP was detected more frequently in Sarasota Bay dolphins (73.24%; n=52; 95% CI: 61.20-82.73) than Barataria Bay dolphins (33.33%; n=15; 95% CI: 20.00-48.95%). …”
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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and associated factors among children living in northwest Ethiopia city administrations: A community-based study by Mekuanint Geta, Asrat Hailu, Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel

“…A two-stage cluster-sampling technique was used to select a representative sample. …”
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