Prevalence of disability in Iranian older adults in Tehran, Iran: A population-based study by Vahid Rashedi, Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Mahshid Foroughan, Ahmad Delbari, Reza Fadayevatan

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of disability in the community-dwelling older adults living in Tehran, Iran. Methods: In this large population-based cross-sectional study (Urban HEART-2), 15,069 individuals aged ≥ 60 years were selected randomly based on a multistage, cluster sampling in Tehran, Iran, in 2011. …”
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Multi-group Causal Model of Mental Health Literacy and Helping Behavior Toward People at Risk of Depression Among Thai and Vietnamese Health Science Students by Anchalee Jansem, Ungsinun Intarakamhang, Charin Suwanwong, Krittipat Chuenphitthayavut, Sudarat Tuntivivat, Khuong Le, Le Thi Mai Lien, Pitchada Prasittichok

“…Stratified random sampling was used to select 211 students from each country. …”
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Research on Malodor Component Identification Based on Sensor Array by Jiaxing Xie, Wen Chen, Shiyun Chen, Peiwen Wu, Zhendong Lv, Jiatao Wu, Zihao Chen, Zonghong Li, Fan Luo, Xiaohong Liu

“…The framework achieves enhanced feature extraction from sensor time series data, enabling more precise and reliable detection of malodorous compounds. …”
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Assessment of in Vitro Comparative Dissolution Kinetics of Moxonidine Products as a Factor Potentially Determining Effectiveness of Antihypertensive Treatment by G. V. Ramenskaya, I. E. Shokhin, N. I. Gaponova, V. R. Abdrakhmanov

“…An high performance liquid chromatography method with ultraviolet detection at 220 nm was used to assay. …”
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Inequalities and factors associated with maternal healthcare services utilisation in Mozambique: evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey 2022−2023 by Sergio Chicumbe, Nazeem Muhajarine, Fernanda Andre, Md Sabbir Ahmed, Nahin Shakurun

“…The survey employed a two-stage stratified sampling design that yielded a nationally representative sample at the household level. …”
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Education- and income-based inequalities of functional dentition by dental service utilization by Anna Rachel dos Santos Soares, Carlos Antonio Gomes da Cruz, Maria Luíza Viana Fonseca, Líria Sheila Chamane, Loliza Luiz Figueiredo Houri Chalub, Raquel Conceição Ferreira

“…IntroductionThis study analyzed the magnitude of education- and income-based inequalities in functional dentition (FD) among Brazilian adults between 2013 and 2019, considering dental service utilization.MethodsThis study based on repeated cross-sectional surveys using secondary data from a probabilistic sample of adults (18–59 years old) who participated in the 2013 and 2019 National Health Survey (NHS). …”
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Fetal Hemoglobin in Preterm Infants After Resuscitation with Immediate Cord Clamping, Delayed Cord Clamping, or Cord Milking by Carlo Dani, Giulia Remaschi, Matilde Ulivi, Niccolò Monti, Simone Pratesi

“…UCM and DCC may help counteract the negative effects of blood sampling and transfusions on HbF levels.…”
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Knowledge, perceptions and practices associated with timing for breast cancer screening among female students at the University of Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study by Peter Chikuvadze, Grace Nkhoma, Maxwell Mhlanga, Augustine Ndaimani

“…It aims to inform nursing practice by highlighting the critical role nurses play in addressing these gaps through education, awareness, and guidance on screening timing. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study employed random sampling to recruit participants at the University of Zimbabwe from March 4 to April 8. …”
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Assessment of the attitude and fears of the physicians of Pakistan regarding artificial intelligence: a cross-sectional survey in 2024 by Abdur Rehman Khalid, Farooq Ahmad, Smak Ahmed, Muhammad Ahrar Bin Naeem, Noor ul Ain, Hassan Mehmood, Aasma Sajawal, Muhammad Umar, Aiman Atta, Hassaan Amin, Shahid Mahmood

“…Using the convenience sampling technique, a sample of 393 physicians was selected. …”
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Social media and depression among young adults in Bangladesh: Patterns, predictors, and implications by Mst Rahnuma Haque, Md. Nazrul Islam Mondal, Moynul Haque, Mohammad Mazharul Islam, Md Hasanul Kabir Sowmik, Shela Parvin, Mst Nadira Parvin

“…This study examines the role of social media in contributing to depression among young adults in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 450 young adults in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh, using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews and a purposive sampling technique. …”
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Bayesian tip-dated timeline for diversification and major biogeographic events in Muroidea (Rodentia), the largest mammalian radiation by Raquel López-Antoñanzas, Tiago R. Simões, Fabien L. Condamine, Moritz Dirnberger, Pablo Peláez-Campomanes

“…Eumuroida rodents represent the largest group of mammals including more than a quarter of all extant mammals and have a rich fossil record spanning the last ~ 45 million years. …”
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A systematic review of candidate genes and their relevant pathways for metastasis among adults diagnosed with breast cancer by Gina M. Gehling, Miad Alfaqih, Lisiane Pruinelli, Angela Starkweather, Jennifer R. Dungan

“…Three reviewers completed the article screening process which resulted in 86 articles meeting the study inclusion criteria. Sampling varied across studies with the majority utilizing a case-control design (n = 75, 87.2%), with sample sizes ranging from 23 to 1,017 participants having mean age 50.65 ± 4.50 (min-max: 20–75). …”
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Nurses\' Knowledge and Practice regarding the Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Intensive Care Units of Hospitals for Iran University of Medical Scien... by Mahla Edalati Nasab, Mehri Bozorgnejad, Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh, Shima Haghani

“…This study aims to determine the knowledge and practice of nurses in preventing CLABSI in intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals for Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran. Materials & Methods In this descriptive study, 200 nurses working in the ICUs of hospitals affiliated to the IUMS in 2023 were included using a convenience sampling method. …”
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Covid-19 lockdown governance in Uttar Pradesh, India: a call for equity? by Fnu Kajal, Dorothy Lall, Vijay Kumar Chattu, Sanjeev Kumar, Amita Yadav, Smriti Agarwal, R. K. Garg

“…The use of digital technology and social media platforms greatly facilitated the response during the pandemic and can be capitalized on more in the future as a global health policy matter.…”
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Impact of second victim experience and support and psychological empowerment on depressive symptoms among nurses in China -a latent class analysis by HongZhe Liu, Yi Xiao, Hong Qu

“…This study used the latent class analysis (LCA) to classify nurses’ depressive symptoms, analyzing the differences in their second victim experience and support, psychological empowerment, and psychological detachment, providing reference for promoting nurses’ mental health. Methods This study was a cross-sectional study, using cluster sampling to select nurses from tertiary hospitals in Liaoning Province from January to May 2024. …”
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Assessing wild bee fauna (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Anthophila) in Calabria (southern Italy) by M. L. Vommaro, M. Lento, D. Michez, S. Flaminio, S. Flori, I. Treccosti, G. Di Prisco, L. Goglia, P. Brandmayr, A. Giglio

“…This study, conducted over a three-year period (2022–2024), surveyed eight sites in an area designated as a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Man and Biosphere Reserve in Calabria. The sampling methods included transect walks and pan traps, leading to the identification of 80 species, classified into 17 genera belonging to four families (Andrenidae, Apidae, Halictidae, Megachilidae). …”
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Integrative immune analysis in patients with leprosy reveals host factors associated with mycobacterial controlResearch in context by Anouk van Hooij, Krista E. van Meijgaarden, Marufa Khatun, Santosh Soren, Kimberley Walburg, Khorshed Alam, Abu Sufian Chowdhury, Colette L.M. van Hees, Jan Hendrik Richardus, Annemieke Geluk

“…This integrative approach merged sampling of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in low resource areas with immune-analysis using cutting edge technology. …”
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Quality of life of high risk pregnant mothers residing in a rural community in Karnataka - A cross sectional study by Meera Sasidharan, Raghavendra Huchchannavar, Nanjesh Kumar S, Saniya Rafeek, Pawan Kumar B, Preetham Shenoy M

“…In highrisk pregnancies, these natural changes may lead to more significant adverse outcomes for mother and the fetus. …”
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Relationship between socioeconomic status and social network with loneliness: a cross-sectional study of China older adults with activity of daily living disabilities by Xin Cao, Luyao Niu, Wenjie Qu, Xinyu Ying, Ruyu Li, Xiyue Wang, Ruizhi Gao, Yuhua Chen, Yue-Xia Gao

“…Objectives The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between loneliness and socioeconomic status and social networks in older adults with activity of daily living (ADL) disabilities in China and investigate people who are more likely to feel lonely.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting This study was conducted in six districts of Nantong, Jiangsu, China.Participants A total of 880 older adults with ADL disabilities who participated in long-term care insurance and had an ADL score of less than 40 were investigated by the convenient sampling method.Primary outcome measures The UCLA Loneliness Scale (V.3) was used to assess loneliness.Results Among 880 participants, the mean age was 80.64 years (SD 10.29) and 59.43% were females. …”
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The Pathology of Ethnic Issues in Iran by Abdollreza Navvah, Norollah Gheysari, seyyed Mojtaba Taghavi nasab

“…The data was taken by questionnaire and in the case of multi stage cluster sampling during winter of 2007. In order to have more precise study, a pretest questionnaire was given to 50 Arabs of Ahwaz during September of 2007. …”
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