Correlation between 24-h ambulatory systolic blood pressure and glomeruar filtration rate among the elder by ZHAO Hai-yan, LI Chun-hui, ZHAO Hua-ling, SONG Lu, YANG Jing, RUAN Chun-yu, CUI Kai, WEI Guo-qing, ZHENG Xiao-ming, WU Yun-tao

“…Objective To investigate the correlation between the 24 h ambulatory systolic blood pressure(SBP) and estimated glomeruar filtration rate(eGFR) in the elder.Methods A total of 2464 participants who were more than or equal to 60 years old were selected with random sampling in accordance with the inclusion criteria from the retired workers in Tangshan Kailuan Company.Finally,1405 participants were enrolled,and the correlation between SBP and eGFR was analyzed.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the 24 h,daytime,nightime SBP and eGFR,respectively.Results The observation population was divided into three groups according to the tertiles of 24 h,daytime,nightime SBP,respectively.With the increases of SBP,eGFR had increasing trend,but there was no significant difference.Partial correlation analysis showed negative association between 24 h SBP and eGFR(r =-0.056,P = 0.035),and no significant difference was found between daytime,nightime SBP and eGFR.Multiple linear regression analysis showed that after adjusting for confounding factors,the 24 h,daytime,nightime SBP was not associated with eGFR significantly(B =-0.28,-0.14 and-0.34;P = 0.619,0.798 and 0.521).However,the clinic SBP was associated with eGFR negatively and linearly(P<0.05).Conclusions The 24 h,daytime,nightime SBP was not significantly associated with eGFR,but there was negative association between clinic SBP and GFR.Closely monitoring blood pressure and keeping it at a low and steady level is essential to prevent and delay renal function decline.…”
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Edge-Guided Feature Pyramid Networks: An Edge-Guided Model for Enhanced Small Target Detection by Zimeng Liang, Hua Shen

“…We conducted comparative experiments on multiple datasets using the proposed algorithm and existing advanced methods. The results show improvements in the IoU, nIoU, and F1 metrics, while also showcasing the lightweight nature of EG-FPNs, confirming that they are more suitable for drone detection in resource-constrained infrared scenarios.…”
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Psychological distress among workers at a mine by Yolanda Havenga, Michelle Bester

“…Setting: The study was conducted at four sites, including three underground mines and a head office, across a number of provinces in South Africa. Methods: A quantitative correlation design was used with 927 respondents recruited through convenience sampling. …”
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Relationship between Work-Related Quality of Life and Job Satisfaction in Iranian Occupational Therapists by Hamid Reza Rostami, Malahat Akbarfahimi, Amin Ghaffari, Mohammad Kamali, Mehdi Rassafiani

“…This study is aimed at exploring the relationship between the work-related quality of life and job satisfaction among Iranian occupational therapists. Methods. In an analytical-descriptive, cross-sectional study, 322 occupational therapists were recruited through a convenient sampling. …”
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Modeling Training Using Information and Communication Technologies in Early Childhood Education with Functional Diversity: The Case in Spain by Dulcenombre de María Fernández-Montoro, Juan Manuel Trujillo-Torres, María-Dolores Benítez-Márquez, Carmen Rocío Fernández-Fernández

“…The model analyses the relationship between the perceptions, use, and necessity of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the level of ICT training. (2) Methods: Snowball sampling was used to acquire a random sample of 254 in-service teachers working in early childhood education centers including children with functional diversity in Andalusia (Spain). …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Lactate Dehydrogenase and Serum Creatine Kinase to Detect Prenatal Hypoxia in Term Neonates by Sabahat Fatima, Khadija Kiran, Anas Khalil, Jazib Andleeb, Farah Naz Tahir, Zahid Mahmood

“…The study included 240 newborns with signs of hypoxia, using purposive sampling and excluding cases with specific health conditions. …”
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Translating, Adapting and Validating the Revised MISSCARE Survey for Use in Norwegian Hospitals—A Pilot Study by Kjersti Grønning PhD, Melliane Muteba Olsen MSc, Beate André PhD

“…However, further studies should be conducted to confirm the factor structure in larger and more diverse populations.…”
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Association between dyslipidemia and vitamin D deficiency: a cross-sectional study in Chinese healthy population by Bin Li, Jianhong Wang, Jialie Xu, Jianying Xie, Quanyong Liu, Chenxi Yang, Zhengmao Zhang

“…BackgroundGiven the global prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, this study examines the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and lipid profiles, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides (TG).MethodsIn a cross-sectional analysis at the Yuhuan People’s Hospital Physical Examination Center, 1535 asymptomatic individuals underwent anthropometric assessment and blood sampling. …”
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Early Implementation of Universal Health Coverage Among Hypertension Subjects in Sleman District of Yogyakarta by Rita Suhadi, Yunita Linawati, Dita M Virginia, Christianus H Setiawan

“… Aim: to evaluate the participant rate of the new universal health coverage (UHC) and its impact on the hypertensive subjects from the rural area in the Sleman-District of Yogyakarta during the early implementation. Methods: this epidemiological survey of the new UHC implementation was included as an analytical crosssectional study done with cluster random sampling. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Green Innovation Practices on Competitiveness (Case Study: Aref Daroo Co.) by Parvin Pourkermanian, Sanaz Shafiee, Maryam Haerinasab

“…The statistical population consists of employees of Aref Daru Isfahan. The statistical sample of this research was estimated to be 92 employees of this company using the random sampling method. …”
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Electrolyte Imbalance in Seizure Patients Presenting to the Emergency Room: A Frequency Analysis by Sadam Hussain, Syeda Fatimah Zareen, Karim Baskh, Muhammad Hamza Rizwan, Muhammad Dawood, Nayab Chaudhery

“…Conclusion: Patients with prior epilepsy and those on AEDs are more likely to have electrolyte imbalances, particularly involving calcium, magnesium, and sodium. …”
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Frequency of Dental Caries and Status of Permanent Mandibular First Molar in Young Adults by Syed Ahmed Omer, Daud Mirza, Isra Ahmed, Omer Moosani, Syed Muzzamil Ali Shah

“…Out of which 928 were males(60.7%) and 601 were females (39.3%). The sample was collected through convenience sampling and the performa was designed which comprised of demographic data including age, gender, carious and filled/unfilled status of left and right permanent mandibular molar (36,46) and informed verbal consent was taken. …”
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Investigating the effect of meditation (relaxation) exercises on cognitive abilities and maintaining stability in inactive elderly people by Somaye Talighi, Hamidreza Jalili, Sepide Jordakani

“…Background and Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of meditation exercises on cognitive abilities and stability maintenance in inactive elderly people. Materials and Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, 16 inactive elderly people (mean age 72±6 years) from Qom province in 1403 were selected through convenience and purposeful sampling and randomly assigned to two meditation exercise groups (n=8) and control (n=8). …”
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Awareness and barriers of adherence to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease guidelines among respiratory therapists by Nowaf Y. Alobaidi, Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Ahmed H. Alasimi, Mohammed A. Almeshari, Ali Altoraibili, Aqeel Al-Abdulsalam, Ahmed Almoraihel, Thamer Alabbad, Elyas Alanazi, Rayan A. Siraj, Jaber S. Alqahtani

“…This study assessed RT awareness and barriers to adherence to the updated 2023 GOLD guidelines for COPD management in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A modified cross-sectional online survey (snowball sampling) was distributed via social media from December 2023 to March 2024. …”
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Serious Games in Entrepreneurship Classroom: Pedagogical Implications and Outcomes by Hui Yan Yeong, Ann Rosnida Md Deni

“…Limitations related to context, sampling, and reliance on self-reported data suggest the need for future research across diverse educational settings using mixed-methods or longitudinal approaches. …”
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Iranian Women’s Experience of Self-Care in Breast Cancer Prevention: A Qualitative Study by Mitra Savabi-Esfahani, Fariba Taleghani, Mahnaz Noroozi, Maryam Kianpour, Zahra Boroumandfar, Maryam Sadat Hashemi, Tahereh Changiz, Zahra Ravankhah, Shaghayegh Haghjooy Javanmard, Kobra Salehi

“…The aim of this study was to describe women’s experiences of self-care in breast cancer prevention. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-exploratory qualitative study, 38 participants, including 23 women who were eligible for breast cancer screening, eight service providers, and seven health policymakers, were selected by purposive sampling. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding dietary supplements in Iranian college students: a cross-sectional study by Roghayeh Molani-Gol, Maryam Rafraf, Sana Aftabi-Yousefabad

“…The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of DSs usage and knowledge and attitudes concerning DSs among medical science students. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 college students selected by a convenience sampling method in May–July 2023. …”
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Predicting post-traumatic growth based on rumination-reflection in patients with cancer by Elmira Majedi, Mahdieh Salehi, Amin Rafiepoor, Afsaneh Ghanbaripanah

“…The sample consisted of 300 patients with cancer referred to hospitals in Tehran Province, Iran, who were selected by purposive sampling. …”
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The mismatch in hierarchical diagnosis and treatment construction and related reasons: a qualitative analysis from ZX City, Hubei Province by Yuhui Ruan, Mingming Yu

“…Open questions were designed through theoretical sampling and coding processes until theoretical saturation was achieved. …”
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Mental Health of Rhinoplasty Applicants: A Case Control Study by Oveis Mehriar, Farhad Asghari, Shadman Nemati, Abbas Sadeghi, Ali Faghih Habibi, Ghasem Salehpoor

“…A total of 136 rhinoplasty applicants and 136 individuals as the control were selected, using the availability sampling method, and investigated through a checklist of symptoms of the disease (Symptom Check List-90-Revised). …”
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