Understanding adolescent depression in Singapore: a qualitative study by Ngar Yee Poon, Cheryl Bee-Lock Loh

“…Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adolescents, aged between 13 and 19 years, who were diagnosed and treated for diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th edition major depressive disorder and clinically judged to have recovered at the time of recruitment. …”
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Designing a system of learning materials to explain climate change to children by Lucy Blackwell

“…Inspired by the Montessori method, this project explores the process of designing a set of learning materials to teach children (aged 6 to 9) about climate change. These materials were tested in a Montessori school and a state primary school over 5 weeks, using a qualitative research methodology of observation and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Reconceptualizing menstrual health and hygiene among young women in India by Mahashweta Chakrabarty, Karan Babbar, Aditya Singh

“…Using a cross-sectional design and data from the National Family Health Survey-5 (n = 205,861 women aged 15–24 years), we examined factors associated with adequate MHH access and its geographical distribution across Indian districts via bivariate and multivariate logistic regression and Fairlie decomposition. …”
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Parental mediation and the use of social networks: A systematic review. by David Sevilla-Fernández, Adoración Díaz-López, Vanessa Caba-Machado, Juan Manuel Machimbarrena, Jessica Ortega-Barón, Joaquín González-Cabrera

“…This systematic review analyzed works published since 2012 about online PM strategies concerning the use of SNs by children/adolescents aged between 9 and 18 years old. Following the PRISMA protocol, this review was submitted to Prospero (ID: CRD42022345033), five electronic databases were examined (WOS, SCOPUS, ERIC, ProQuest Psychology, and PubMed), and to assess the risk of bias the ROBIS tool was used. 32 papers were selected. …”
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Occupational Burnout and Psychological Resilience Levels Among Physiotherapists by Buchholz Aleksandra, Kloze Anna

“…Fifty-six physiotherapists (39 women and 14 men aged 25-69) with various specializations (paediatric, adult, or both), work models (individual, team, or both), and workplaces (public or private) completed the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) to assess their burnout levels and the Resilience Scale (SPP-25) in order to have their psychological resilience evaluated. …”
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High-resolution X-ray computerized tomography to characterize localized corrosion rates of carbon steel in contaminated steam cycles by Akash Ganesan, Renaldo Springer, Andrew Howell, Brad Burns, Derek M. Hall

“…Abstract Aging power plants must cycle more frequently as the sector shifts to renewables, increasing susceptibility to contamination, localized corrosion, and tubing failures. …”
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Unraveling the pathogenesis of bone marrow hematopoietic injury and the therapeutic potential of natural products by Jing Long, Hengzhou Lai, Yuqing Huang, Fengming You, Yifang Jiang, Qixuan Kuang

“…Key pathogenic mechanisms include aging, radiation damage, chemical induction, infection and inflammation, and cross-talk with non-hematopoietic diseases. …”
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Ultramodern natural and synthetic polymer hydrogel scaffolds for articular cartilage repair and regeneration by Chun-Sheng Li, Yan Xu, Juan Li, Shu-Hao Qin, Shao-Wen Huang, Xue-Mei Chen, Yi Luo, Cheng-Tao Gao, Jian-Hui Xiao

“…With the rapid increase in the aging population, this disorder has become an increasingly important public health issue. …”
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Assessment of the Sphericity of Submicrometer Particles Using a Single-particle Polar Nephelometer at an Urban Site in Japan by Maho Nakagawa, Tomoki Nakayama, Hiroshi Sasago, Yuki Kuruma, Hikari Yai, Shuhei Ogawa, Yange Deng, Michihiro Mochida, Yutaka Matsumi

“…During the daytime, the proportion of the low-sphericity particles decreased, whereas the average sphericity of the high-sphericity particles increased, which can be attributed to photochemical formation and/or aging processes. On days with extremely high relative humidity, the diurnal variation in the average sphericity displayed another peak during the early morning, which may have been due to the secondary formation of nitrate.…”
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The WAVE complex in developmental and adulthood brain disorders by Hyung-Goo Kim, Clara Berdasco, Angus C. Nairn, Yong Kim

“…Abstract Actin polymerization and depolymerization are fundamental cellular processes required not only for the embryonic and postnatal development of the brain but also for the maintenance of neuronal plasticity and survival in the adult and aging brain. The orchestrated organization of actin filaments is controlled by various actin regulatory proteins. …”
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Effects of a 7-week active breaks intervention program on physical literacy and body mass index by Javier Urbano-Mairena, Laura Muñoz-Bermejo, Jorge Carlos-Vivas, Raquel Pastor-Cisneros, José Adrián Montenegro-Espinosa, María Mendoza-Muñoz

“…Thus, active breaks (AB) could be an ideal option for increasing physical activity time in schoolchildren.MethodsA cross-sectional quasi-experimental study was conducted, involving 89 participants aged 8-12 years from Extremadura. The Canadian assessment of physical literacy (CAPL-2) was administered to assess the participants' physical literacy level. …”
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Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study by Michal Vorlíček, Jan Dygrýn, David Janda, Jaroslava Voráčová, Scott Duncan, Erik Sigmund, Dagmar Sigmundová

“…This study investigated the combined impact of family dynamics and school environments on physical activity levels in children aged 3–9 years across distinct segments of the school day. …”
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Potential of ultrasound investigation in diagnostics of pseudomembranous colitis in surgical patients by O. A. Alekseyechkina, E. Ya. Dubrov, Ye. S. Vladimirova, T. P. Pinchuk, G. P. Titova

“…Ultrasound signs of pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) received by comparison of ultrasound, endoscopic, clinical and morphological data in 64 patients aged from 24 to 76 years were presented. Patients admitted with suspicion to acute abdominal surgical pathology. …”
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Survey of types and use of traditional medicinal plants for beef cattle in Bontang City by Amar Ma'ruf Fachrul Mu'minin, Lilik Maslachah, Sri Hidanah, Ratna Damayanti, Kadek Rachmawati, Mohammad Sukmanadi

“…The majority of respondents are beef cattle farmers aged 51-60 years with a low level of education. Experience in cattle farming for more than 4 years has improved their skills and productivity. …”
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Probiotics Addition Potential to Increase Body Weight, Feed Consumption and Feed Conversion on Pre-Layer Laying Hens by Sukmawati Lailatul Jannah, Mirni Lamid, Mohammad Sukmanadi, Mohammad Anam Al Arif, Sri Hidanah, Sri Chusniati

“…This study was conducted for 2 weeks using pre layer chickens aged 21 weeks to 23 weeks old as many as 24 chickens, randomized into 4 treatments with 6 replications with P0 as control, P1 = 2 ml, P2 = 4 ml, and P3 = 6 ml. …”
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Comparison of the effects of nicardipine and remifentanil on surgical visual field and hemodynamic parameters in tympanomastoidectomy cases by Celal Saritoy, Erol Karaaslan, Ahmet Selim Ozkan, Mehmet Tan, Ilham Gulcek

“…A total of 64 patients aged between 18 and 65 were included in the study and the patients were randomized into 2 groups: Group N (Nicardipine=32) and Group R (Remifentanil=32). …”
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Treatment of rectal fistulas with application of unreconstructed collagen by S. A. Frolov, A. M. Kuzminov, Sh. T. Minbayev, V. Yu. Korolik, L. P. Orlova, O. Yu. Fomenko, N. A. Polyakova, I. S. Bogormistrov

“…Treatment experience of 70 patients aged 22 to 61 years with extrasphincteric and transsphincteric rectal fistulas using new surgical technique: resection of fistulous tract, internal ostium plastic by allocollagen membrane and sealing of excised fistulous tract by bioplastic material is presented.Results. …”
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Dispelling stigma and enduring bias: exploring the perception of esports participation among young women by Di Tang, Bo Peng, Ruisi Ma, Kim-wai Raymond Sum

“…Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 female players (aged 18–29). The analysis primarily focused on how social factors, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control influence their gaming experience in HOK. …”
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Inhibition of carboxymethyllysine in walnut cookies via food additives by Wenfeng Han, Po Qiu, Songtao Ge, Taoying Wei

“…Carboxymethyllysine(CML) is one of advanced glycation end products(AGEs), which is associated with the occurrence and development of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, etc. …”
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Social support, parenting style and mental health of children and adolescents by Sandra Midori Sakuramoto, Carolina Elisabeth Squassoni, Thelma Simões Matsukura

“…Fifty one pairs took part in the present study, composed by father or mother and their children with ages ranging from 11 and 13 years old. The instruments used to collect data were: Social Support Questionnaire, Parental Style Inventory, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and an identification questionnaire. …”
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