Challenges and Obstacles in the Development of Winter Sports Tourism in the Ski Slopes of Tehran by Siavash Imeni, Leyla Asadpour Shirazi

“…The research population comprised all tourists and athletes frequenting these slopes, who responded to a 40-item, researcher-developed questionnaire. Using available sampling methods and Cochran's formula, 384 samples were collected from an unlimited population. …”
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Acupuncture therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Xin-chang Zhang, Xiu-ping Xu, Wen-tao Xu, Wen-zhen Hou, Ying-ying Cheng, Chang-xi Li, Guang-xia Ni

“…However, interventions combining acupuncture with WMCT had more efficacious results in the treatment of SSHL than WMCT alone. …”
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Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the chrono-med diet score (CMDS) for adult participants by Tevfik Koçak, Emine Kocyigit, Duygu Ağagündüz

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Chrono-Med Diet Score (CMDS) to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet in Turkish adults. Methods The methodological research conducted in Gümüşhane and Ordu from January to June 2024, including 592 individuals (62.3% women, 37.7% men, and the mean age 43.4 ± 10.6 years). …”
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High-pressure intermittent pneumatic compression applied immediately after physical exercise effectively reduces fatigue and enhances performance: a preliminary study by Ahmad Assagaf Rahmat, Gadis Meinar Sari, Mohammad Fathul Qorib, Nura Maulida Isna, Oky Dwi Silviyanti, José Vicente García-Jiménez, Awang Firmansyah

“…Descriptive statistical analysis, paired sample t-test, and independent sample t-test were used in data analysis. …”
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The role of cultural factors in green supply chain management practices: a conceptual framework and an empirical investigation by Sadia Iddik

“…The paper used a convenience sample, as it is required by the quantitative method, which legitimate making generalization under certain conditions. …”
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Surveillance of omicron variant in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, India during the 3rd disease wave of COVID-19 by Suresh Kumar, Sahdev Choudhary, Sharad Thakur, Arbind Kumar, Sanjay Kumar

“…Conclusions: This study added more information about the prevalence of Omicron variants during the third wave in the chosen area, and it projected a use of in vitro RT-qPCR method for rapid prospective determination of the prevalence of the variant of concern (VOC) in developing countries with limited sequencing facility. …”
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Sleep-spindles as a marker of attention and intelligence in dogs by Ivaylo Borislavov Iotchev, Dóra Szabó, Borbála Turcsán, Zsófia Bognár, Eniko Kubinyi

“…The overlap in localization and direction for the effects of slow spindle density (spindles/minute) and sigma power supports that they tap into the same underlying cognition-relevant aspects of spindling. Given earlier large sample and meta-analysis validations of sigma power as a reliable predictor of cognitive performance in humans, we thus conclude that the currently handled method for quantifying spindle density in dogs indeed measures cognition-relevant spindle activity by virtue of its agreement with the sigma power alternative.…”
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Technological Composition Analysis of the Rabbitfish (Chimaera monstrosa) in the North Atlantic by Mukhortova Anna M., Uzbekova Olga R., Lyzhov Ivan I.

“…The research objective was to determine the technochemical composition and biochemical properties of organs and tissues of rabbitfish. Study objects and methods. The size-mass and total chemical composition was performed by standard methods. …”
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Navigating challenges in pediatric trial conduct: integrating bayesian sequential design with semiparametric elicitation for handling primary and secondary endpoints by Danila Azzolina, Ileana Baldi, Silvia Bressan, Mohd Rashid Khan, Liviana Da Dalt, Dario Gregori, Paola Berchialla

“…Moreover, the Semiparametric prior design demonstrates an improved ability in truly stopping for futility, with this tendency varying with the sample size and discontinuation rates. Approaches based on Parametric priors are more effective in detecting treatment efficacy during interim assessments, particularly with larger sample sizes. …”
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Statistical model for assessing the reliability of non-destructive testing systems by solving inverse problems by A. E. Alexandrov, S. P. Borisov, L. V. Bunina, S. S. Bikovsky, I. V. Stepanova, A. P. Titov

“…Under constraints on the data sample size, the proposed methodology allows the metal monitoring results to be applied with greater confidence than currently used methods at the same time as evaluating the efficiency of monitoring carried out by individual test teams or laboratories. …”
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Rapid Classification of Milk Using a Cost-Effective Near Infrared Spectroscopy Device and Variable Cluster–Support Vector Machine (VC-SVM) Hybrid Models by Eleonora Buoio, Valentina Colombo, Elena Ighina, Francesco Tangorra

“…Infrared spectroscopy is a commonly used technique for distinguishing pure milk from adulterated milk, even when it comes from different animal species. More recently, portable spectrometers have enabled in situ analysis with analytical performance comparable to that of benchtop instruments. …”
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The efficacy of positive parenting training and parenting based on mentalization on improving the mother-child relationship by Narges Ataran, Mohammad Mozafari, Reza Ghorban Jahromi, Sajad Amini Manesh

“…Aims: The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of mentalization-based parenting training on improving the mother-child relationship. Methods: The research method was a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test. …”
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Evaluation of Herbal Honey with Black Cumin and Curcuma xanthorriza as an Antioxidant Supplement for Stunting Prevention by Lukman Hardia, Akrom Akrom, Titiek Hidayati, Nanik Sulistyani

“…Determination of antioxidant activity using the DPPH method. The data are presented in a quantitative descriptive manner and matched with the SNI honey standard. …”
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Virtual reality for older people: effectiveness of a training program for accident prevention by Alina Napetschnig, Wolfgang Deiters, Klara Brixius

“…Further research with larger samples and more comprehensive outcome measures is needed to evaluate the effectiveness and generalizability of ‘Wegfest’ and similar VR applications for enhancing everyday mobility.…”
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Phobias, other psychiatric comorbidities and chronic migraine Fobias, outras comorbidades psiquiátricas e enxaqueca crônica by Felipe Corchs, Juliane P.P. Mercante, Vera Z. Guendler, Domingos S. Vieira, Marcelo R. Masruha, Frederico R. Moreira, Marcio Bernik, Eliova Zukerman, Mario F.P. Peres

“…Phobias are one of the most common anxiety disorders in the general population. Phobias are more common in migraineurs than non-migraineurs. …”
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Women cassava processors’ livelihood; implications for improved processing technology usage in Nigeria by Victoria A. ADENIYI, Jones A. AKANGBE, Ayorinde E. KOLAWOLE, Matthew D. AYENI, David O. OLORUNFEMI

“…This study adopts a quantitative method using a well-structured interview schedule for data collection from 410 respondents. …”
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Community nursing on subjective well-being of the elderly: evidence from CLASS data by Fulei Jin, Tao Chen

“…However, due to factors like the flow of the labor force, the miniaturization and flattening of family structures, the traditional function of family care has been continuously weakened, and it’s hard for families to take on the all-round care for the elderly. Methods This study utilized the micro-panel data from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) in 2018 and 2020, covering a sample of 8,179 elderly people aged over 60 in China. …”
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Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms of DNA repair genes (BRCA1, BRCA2, and PALB2) and breast cancer incidence in a subset of Iranian population by Sepideh Jahangiri, Zahra Abdan, Massoud Houshmand, Ali Souroush, Mozaffar Aznab

“…This study aims to evaluate the frequencies of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the BRCA1, BRCA2, and PALB2 genes in patients with BC from a subset of the Iranian population in the western part of Iran. Methods Blood samples were collected from 335 patients with BC and 354 healthy matched volunteers. …”
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Proteomic analysis emphasizes the adaptation of energy metabolism in horses during endurance races by Jelena Gotić, Luka Špelić, Josipa Kuleš, Anita Horvatić, Andrea Gelemanović, Blanka Beer Ljubić, Vladimir Mrljak, Nika Brkljača Bottegaro

“…Proteomic analysis of samples has been performed by TMT-based quantitative method. …”
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Microbial Distortion? Impacts of Delayed Preservation on Microbiome Diversity and Composition in a Marine Invertebrate by Brenna Hutchings, Susanna López‐Legentil, Lauren Stefaniak, Marie Nydam, Patrick M. Erwin

“…Here, we tested the effects of delayed preservation and relaxation methods on microbiome diversity and composition in the colonial ascidian Trididemnum solidum using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. …”
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