Aspects of cytomegalovirus reactivation in critically ill patients by V. V. Gorbachev, T. I. Dmitrachenko, V. M. Semenov, S. K. Egorov

“…Despite the available evidence, data on reactivation in this group of patients are limited by the relatively small sample size, the variety of patient groups studied, the differences in study methodology, and the variability in reported results, which excludes the possibility of summarizing the results.This study aimed to determine the frequency of reactivation of cytomegalovirus infection in critically ill patients and to identify its main clinical features.Materials and methods. …”
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The sound of science: a sonification learning experience in an Italian secondary school by Giacomo Eramo, Serafina Pastore, Mario De Tullio, Valeria Rossini, Alessandro Monno, Ernesto Mesto

“…The integration of music with STEM disciplines has promoted more cooperation and empathy among the students. …”
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Abstract 209: Incidence and outcome of perforations during medium‐vessel occlusion compared to large‐vessel occlusion thrombectomy by Marios Psychogios

“…Perforation occurred more often in MeVO thrombectomy (2.4%) than in LVO thrombectomy (1.0%, p < 0.001). …”
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A systematic review of research on the meaning, ethics and practices of authorship across scholarly disciplines. by Ana Marušić, Lana Bošnjak, Ana Jerončić

“…<h4>Results</h4>The final sample consisted of 123 articles reporting results from 118 studies. …”
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Use of telebehavioral health services by critical access hospitals in the United States: A qualitative study of the impacts of medicare flexibilities and future opportunities by Christopher M. Shea, Sharita Thomas, Marah Maaita, Heidi O’Connor, Yvonne Jonk

“…Results The extent of TBH use varied across CAHs in our sample; however, provider-to-provider consultations were generally more common in the inpatient and ED settings, with provider-to-patient encounters being more common in outpatient clinics. …”
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An observational study comparing two regimens of PGE2 gel for pre-induction cervical ripening at term by Nishat Parveen Begg, Shelley Seth, Aparna Khan Mandal

“…Mode of delivery and feto-maternal outcome were assessed. The sample size was 114 in each group. Results: More patients are delivering with a single dose of Prostaglandin E2 gel in the 12 hourly repeat group (24.56% in the 6 hourly group versus 30.7% in the 12 hourly group, p value = 0.2998). …”
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Multiscale Research on Pore Structure Characteristics and Permeability Prediction of Sandstone by M. A. Shi-Jia, L. I. N. Yuan-Jian, L. I. U. Jiang-Feng, Kundwa Marie Judith, Ishimwe Hubert, W. A. N. G. Pei-lin

“…In this study, digital images with different magnifications were used to examine the pore structure and permeability of sandstone samples. The image processing method is used to obtain binary images, and then, the pore size distribution method is used to calculate the pore size distribution. …”
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Adolescent religious attendance and spirituality-Are they associated with leisure-time choices? by Klara Malinakova, Andrea Madarasova Geckova, Jitse P van Dijk, Michal Kalman, Peter Tavel, Sijmen A Reijneveld

“…The aim of this study was to explore their association with adolescent leisure-time choices in a highly secular environment.<h4>Methods</h4>A nationally representative sample of adolescents (n = 4,182, 14.4±1.1 years, 48.6% boys) participated in the 2014 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children cross-sectional study. …”
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Resorption and tolerance of the high doses of ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate in the patients on peritoneal dialysis by Laušević Mirjana, Jovanović Nataša, Ignjatović Svetlana, Grujić-Adanja Gordana, Stojimirović Biljana

“…The aim of this study was to compare the absorption and side effects of high doses ferrous sulphate and ferrous gluconate in PD patients. Methods. Blood samples were taken from 29 PD patients at baseline, as well as 2, 4 and 8 hours after oral intake of 4 ferrous sulphate tablets (containing 105 mg elemental iron per tablet). …”
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Predictors of underachieved and overachieved fertility among women with completed fertility in Ghana. by Isaac Yeboah, Stephen Owusu Kwankye, Faustina Frempong-Ainguah

“…This study, therefore, examines the factors that are associated with the non-attainment of women's preferred fertility by the end of their reproductive years.<h4>Data and methods</h4>The study analyzed pooled cross-sectional data with a sub-sample of 1,888 currently married women aged 45-49 years from five rounds of the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, 1993 to 2014. …”
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Characterization of Type 2 Diabetics with Vascular Complications in Relation to Adherence to Treatment by Yadelaicy Ochoa González, Licet Utria Velázquez, Yousy Peña Escobar, Eizy Mastrapa Cruz, Zoraida de los Ángeles Cruz Paz

“…In psychosocial risk factors, stress prevailed (82.2 %). 18 patients (28.1 %) had been diagnosed for more than 15 years and 51.6 % for more than 12 years with treatment. 79.7 % did not adhere to the treatment of diabetes mellitus. …”
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Role of Women Empowerment Programs in Accelerating Violence Against Men in Bushenyi District Uganda: A Case Study of Igara East Kyeizooba Sub-County. by Twinomujuni, Eliab

“…Future research is recommended to explore these themes in different settings and with larger, more diverse samples. The findings offer valuable insights for enhancing the effectiveness of women empowerment programs and addressing violence against men, ultimately contributing to more equitable gender relations and improved support systems.…”
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Level of physical activity of students from the police force academy in Bratislava by Gabriel Bujdos, Štefan Adamčák, Michal Marko, Anna Kozaňáková

“…A healthy and active lifestyle is becoming one of the most talked topics amongst people from all over the world. Being more physically active has never been more important than today as both jobs and leisure activities are becoming increasingly sedentary. …”
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Characterizing the Venezuelan situation between 2014-2020 in a population-based study using seven key indicators by Ramfis Nieto-Martínez, Masih A. Babagoli, Juan Pablo Gonzalez-Rivas, Eunice Ugel, Maritza Duran, María Inés Marulanda, Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Goodarz Danaei

“…This study aims to characterize the crisis and identify the population’s most vulnerable subgroups. Methods Follow-up data (2018–2020) from 1,257 subjects (35% of the total) who participated in the nationally representative sample of the Venezuelan Study of Cardiometabolic Health (EVESCAM, 2014–2017) were analyzed. …”
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Characterization and preliminary safety evaluation of mycoprotein from Fusarium compactum MM-135 by Yibo Xian, Luqin Yin, Zebin Wu, Dunwu Chen, Zhenhui Sun, Xianzhi Jiang, Lingzhi Tian

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Sex-specific differences in preclinical models of advanced chronic liver disease and portal hypertension by Peio Aristu-Zabalza, María Andrés-Rozas, Zoe Boyer-Díaz, David P. Al-Adra, Douglas Maya-Miles, Sergi Guixé-Muntet, Anabel Fernández-Iglesias, Jordi Gracia-Sancho

“…This project aimed to explore sex differences in cirrhosis and portal hypertension (PH) in rats, and to find similarities in human samples for translational relevance. Methods Advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) was induced in male and female Sprague–Dawley rats using thioacetamide (TAA, 250 mg/kg; 12 weeks) or bile duct ligation (BDL; 28 days). …”
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The application of blockchain with a comparative approach and its impact on risk, flexibility and internal control evaluation by mohammadsadegh aminipoor, HamidReza GholamniaRoshan, azadeh kiapour, Iman Dadashi

“…The statistical population includes all managers and senior experts and employees of the Iranian Auditing Association, which is a total of 1142 people. The sampling method was cluster-stratified random method of sampling. …”
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Risk factors associated with conduct disorder traits among high school participants in Turkey by Parna Prajapati, Mariam Rahmani, Ali Unlu, Andres Pumariega

“… Objective: To identify the risk factors associated with conduct disorder traits in a sample of Turkish high school participants. Methods: The survey encompassed 31,604 high school students, from which a final sample of 31,272 was selected for data analysis. …”
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Correlations between Intellectual Abilities and Features of the Motivational-Emotional Sphere in College-Age Boys and Girls by I.Yu. Churikov, E.S. Kagan, I.S. Morozova

“…Young men, as a rule, have a higher subjective assessment of anxiety and a lower level of motivation to achieve success, which, however, does not significantly affect the results of their mental activity. In addition, the sample of young men has a higher level of mental stress, as focusing on the problem-solving process may require more cognitive resources.…”
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Evaluating a Procedural Content Orchestrator Gameplay Data and Classifying User Profiles by Leonardo Tórtoro Pereira, T. Yuji Teoi, Claudio Fabiano Motta Toledo

“…Our extended results suggest that we can predict player’s profiles through gameplay metrics and data augmentation, even for small samples. More studies are needed to validate our findings, with a larger and more diverse player-base. …”
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