Influence of Segment Shape Optimization Parameter in Radiotherapy Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Planning of Cervical Cancer by Nidhi Jain, Alok Kumar, Ashok Kumar

“…There is no statistical difference in target dose and OAR dose between the SL5 and SL1 plans (P > 0.05) compared with the other groups. SL5 has the least plan memory compared to other SL values.Conclusion: Based on the plan quality, the dose accuracy, and the efficiency of delivery, SL1 and SL5 have similar characteristics in cervical cancer cases. …”
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The Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Pain, Stiffness, and Physical Function in Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jie Tong, Zhengyu Chen, Guanghua Sun, Jun Zhou, Ye Zeng, Peirui Zhong, Chengyuan Deng, Xiaocui Chen, Liu Liu, Shiyong Wang, Jiaqian Chen, Ying Liao

“…Although there are many pharmacological interventions for adults with osteoarthritis (OA) who do not meet the indications for surgery, side effects and adverse effects cannot be ignored. …”
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Physical activity among school-aged children and intervention programs using self-determination theory (SDT): A scoping review by Tameka STEWART, Manoj SHARMA

“…Six studies utilized the randomized controlled trial design (RCT); only three studies de- monstrated a significant, consistent, increase of MVPA among the intervention groups; one of which was a RCT study. There was little to no increase in MVPA among girls within the research. …”
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Stratégies organisationnelles pour fournir des services d’enseignement des langues étrangères aux adultes de plus de 45 ans by Iryna Rudnyeva

“…Whether through social services, formal education systems, informal educational channels, or self-organization, each country’s approach highlights the importance of adapting educational services to meet the needs of an adult population seeking continued personal and professional growth.…”
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Family planning in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs): A scoping review. by Relmah Baritama Harrington, Nichole Harvey, Sarah Larkins, Michelle Redman-MacLaren

“…Further research is needed to understand availability, accessibility and acceptability of current family planning services for different age groups, genders, social and marital status to better inform family planning services in the Pacific.…”
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Recommendations and guidelines for creating scholarly biomedical journals: A scoping review. by Jeremy Y Ng, Kelly D Cobey, Saad Ahmed, Valerie Chow, Sharleen G Maduranayagam, Lucas J Santoro, Lindsey Sikora, Ana Marusic, Daniel Shanahan, Randy Townsend, Alan Ehrlich, Alfonso Iorio, David Moher

“…These recommendations were categorized and thematically grouped.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 5626 unique sources were obtained. …”
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Political Science in The Age of Resentment by D. B. Kazarinova

“…It generalizes these trends and issues and requires new research approaches, since traditional rationalistic approaches based on the theory of rational choice become less effective. To meet the challenges of resentment era, political science should keep balance between rationalism and reflexivity. …”
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Social media in undergraduate teaching and learning: A scoping review protocol. by Richard Hayman, Erika E Smith

“…We excluded items from the grey literature (such as reports, dissertations, and theses), and studies that focus on groups outside of the undergraduate population of interest (e.g., in elementary, secondary, or graduate settings, etc.).…”
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Construire les hommes comme des victimes irresponsables by Étienne Lefort

“…By studying together the writings of an association presenting itself as a study group and interviews made with activists from other associations holding group meetings, this paper reveals the common ground in the discursive strategies of the different actors of this movement. …”
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Preventive Effect of Albumin Nano TPA Gene Plasmid Ultrasound Microbubble Carrier System on Thrombosis after Cardiac Valve Replacement by Feng Qi, Linlin Zhao, Guohua Cai, Zhendong Sun, Naishi Wu

“…Finally, 11 dogs were divided into two groups. The experimental group was treated with albumin nanoparticles ultrasound microbubble, and the others were the control group. …”
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Protocol for faecal microbiota transplantation in irritable bowel syndrome: the MISCEAT study – a randomised, double-blind cross-over study using mixed microbiota from healthy dono... by Lenka Kramna, Ondrej Cinek, Jakub Hurych, Jiri Vejmelka, Lucie Hlinakova, Vladyslav Larionov, Michal Kulich, Pavel Kohout

“…Secondary outcomes are IBS-SSS at 2 weeks after the intervention and 32 weeks compared with placebo and changes in the number of loose stools, Bristol stool scale, abdominal pain and bloating, anthropometric parameters, psychological evaluation and the gut microbiome composition.Ethics and dissemination The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Thomayer University Hospital, Czechia (G-18-26); study results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences and patient group meetings.Trial registration number NCT04899869.…”
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Vaginal hysterectomy versus vaginal assisted NOTES hysterectomy (VANH): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Merel Kimman, Ilse Bekkers, Lynn Hoen, Huib A A M van Vliet, Nicol A C Smeets, Anne Damoiseaux, Martine M L H Wassen

“…A total of 83 patients will be included in the VANH-group and 41 patients in the VH-group, using an enrolment ratio of 2:1. …”
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What behavior is important behavior? A systematic review of how wild and zoo-housed animals differ in their time-activity budgets by Robert Kelly, Marianne Freeman, Paul Rose, Paul Rose

“…Abnormal behavior prevalence and reduced foraging and reproductive behaviors in these groups suggests an inability to adapt to captivity. …”
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GEOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE MINING ENGINEERS by Vladimir S. Morkun, Serhiy O. Semerikov, Svitlana M. Hryshchenko

“…Upon completion of the experimental training, it was found that 49.33% of the students in the control groups reached an average level of environmental competence, 20% reached a sufficient level, while in the experimental groups 37.33% of the students reached a sufficient level and 36% reached an average level. …”
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Physical and Biological Characterizations of Injectable Thermosensitive Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide)-Collagen I Hydrogels Intended for Meniscus Repair by Chunhai Ke, Xuanyuan Lu, Jiahua Ni, Ruicong Li, Qi Chen, Zhaoxiang Peng

“…The expressions of collagen I protein and collagen I a1 gene in the PNIPAm-0.5Coll group were 3.50-fold and 3.64-fold of those in the PNIPAm group. …”
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Fuzzy Logic Recommender Model for Housing by Emanuel G. Munoz, Jaime Meza, Sebastian Ventura

“…Moreover, housing features are grouped into three correlated latent factors: Size and Value, Environment and Comfort, and Age and Safety. …”
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Effectiveness of the ARTHE-e app for exercise adherence in people with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Bruno Pereira, Charlotte Lanhers, Emmanuel Coudeyre, Lech Dobija, Mathilde Pelletier-Visa, Alexis Bonhomme

“…We aim to perform a prospective,multicenter, randomized (1:1) controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of m-health application ARTH-e (intervention group) with standard care (control group) on exercise adherence in people with knee osteoarthritis. …”
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Comparison of long-term ankle joint function after one-stage and staged microsurgical repair of open achilles tendon defects by Jianjie Mao, Yang Xiang, Hui Chu, GenYang Jin, Guangyan Su, Chang zeng Liu, Feng Zhu

“…Patients were divided into a one-stage reconstruction group (n = 81) and a staged reconstruction group (n = 66) on the basis of whether one-stage microsurgical repair was used. …”
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Optimal WSN Deployment to Measure Air Quality in Dynamic Multi-Source Dispersion Scenarios: A Case Study in Arequipa by Alexander Hilario-Tacuri, Alberth Tamo, Marco Pinares-Mamani, Walter Butron, Romel Jimenez

“…According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes approximately 7 million premature deaths each year, with 99% of the global population exposed to air that fails to meet recommended quality standards. Poor air quality leads to severe health issues, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Conductive Education as a Method of Stroke Rehabilitation: A Single Blinded Randomised Controlled Feasibility Study by Judith Bek, Melanie R. Brown, Jagjeet Jutley-Neilson, Nicholas C. C. Russell, Pia A. J. Huber, Catherine M. Sackley

“…The control group participants attended two group meetings. The study evaluated the feasibility of recruitment procedures, delivery of the intervention, retention of participants, and appropriateness of outcome measures and data collection methods. …”
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