A Comparative Study on the VS30 and N30 Based Seismic Site Classification in Kahramanmaras, Turkey by Dalia Munaff Naji, Muge K. Akin, Ali Firat Cabalar

“…Either the VS30- or the N30-based SSC maps designed according to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) classification system are effectively used to predict possible locations for future seismic events. …”
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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Interventions in Adults with Social Anxiety Disorder: A Systematic Review by Gül Muhtar, Özlem Çakmak Tolan

“…These articles covered mindfulness-based stress reduction programs, acceptance-based treatment, and interventions with adult sampling related to SAD problems. …”
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Epidemiology of the main risk factors and total cardiovascular risk among Vologda citizens aged 35-64-years by A. I. Popugaev, A. M. Kalinina, S. A. Shalnova, A. D. Deev, A. V. Kontsevaya, V. S. Nechaev, R. A. Kasimov, N. V. Ryzhkova

“…Among 35-64-year-old Vologda citizens, there is an unmet demand for medical preventative help and targeted RF correction, including 94 000 preventative consultations and risk reduction programs.…”
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Economic Viability of Electric Bus Adoption for Public Transportation in Thailand: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach by Sakgasem Ramingwong, Sate Sampattagul, Jutamat Jintana

“…The study examines four pilot routes operated by a major Thai bus company, incorporating potential carbon credit revenues through Thailand’s Voluntary Emission Reduction program. <i>Results:</i> The analysis reveals substantial cost advantages for electric buses across all examined routes, with TCO savings ranging from 23.07% to 38.25%. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to harm reduction and treatment services among people who inject drugs in Toronto, Canada: A qualitative investigation by Gillian Kolla, Jeanette M. Bowles, Katie Upham, Hannah Ali, Seff Pinch, Hafza Majid, Laila Bellony, Dan Werb, Sanjana Mitra

“…Between September and October 2020, we conducted qualitative interviews with 24 people who inject drugs receiving services at community harm reduction programs in Toronto, Canada to examine the health and socioeconomic impacts of COVID-related service disruptions. …”
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A Systematic Review of Length of Stay Linked to Hospital-Acquired Falls, Pressure Ulcers, Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections, and Surgical Site Infections by Bashar Hasan, MD, Dima Bechenati, MD, Hannah M. Bethel, Sydney Cho, Noora S. Rajjoub, Sammy T. Murad, Adel Kabbara Allababidi, MD, Tamim I. Rajjo, MD, MPH, Mohammed Yousufuddin, MD

“…Objective: To systematically review hospital length of stay (LOS) associated with falls, pressure ulcers, central line–associated bloodstream infections, and surgical site infections and their potential differences before and after the implementation of the hospital-acquired condition (HAC) reduction program (HACRP). Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases from January 1, 2000, to May 26, 2024, for studies examining LOS and health care costs in patients with any of the 4 HACs. …”
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Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) to Estimate the Shear Wave Velocity for Engineering Characterization of Soils at Hawassa Town, Southern Ethiopia by Alemayehu Ayele, Kifle Woldearegay, Matebie Meten

“…The near-surface soils of the town are classified based on the Vs30 as site class C (stiff soil and soft rock) and D class (stiff soils) according to the NEHRP (Natural Earthquake hazards Reduction Program) and as subsoil classes B and C according to the Eurocode 8. …”
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Identification and evaluation of human errors using SHERPA technique among nurses at emergency ward of an educational hospital in Semnan city, Iran by ali Kermani, adel Mazloumi, jebraeel NaslSeraji, fariba GhasemZadeh

“…Conclusion: According to the findings in this study, action errors (with highest frequency) and checking errors (with highest unacceptable risk level) should be control and prioritized for error reduction program. Meanwhile, SHERPA technique can completely cover medical activities of the nurses and factors such as communication with patient which is not considered in other techniques, can be analyzed using this method.…”
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Salt Reduction Initiatives around the World - A Systematic Review of Progress towards the Global Target. by Kathy Trieu, Bruce Neal, Corinna Hawkes, Elizabeth Dunford, Norm Campbell, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez, Branka Legetic, Lindsay McLaren, Amanda Barberio, Jacqui Webster

“…Rigorous evaluation of ongoing programs and initiation of salt reduction programs, particularly in low- and middle- income countries, will be vital to achieving the targeted 30% reduction in salt intake.…”
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Influence of Masonry Infill on Seismic Design Factors of Reinforced-Concrete Buildings by Mangeshkumar R. Shendkar, Denise-Penelope N. Kontoni, Ercan Işık, Sasankasekhar Mandal, Pabitra Ranjan Maiti, Ehsan Harirchian

“…It is worth noting that the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) provisions underestimate the deflection factors of the reinforced-concrete (RC) frames according to the evaluated deflection factors of the herein studied RC frames.…”
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention during pregnancy changes maternal brain by Yvan Gomez, Ayako Nakaki, Allegra Conti, Sara Castro-Barquero, Benedetta Gambosi, Irene Casas, Mariona Genero, Lina Youssef, Leticia Benitez, Noelia Encabo, Rosa Casas, Andrés Martín-Asuero, Teresa Oller-Guzmán, Ivette Morilla, Anabel Martínez-Àran, Nuria Bargallo, Nicola Toschi, Ramon Estruch, Eduard Vieta, Fàtima Crispi, Eduard Gratacos, Francesca Crovetto

“…In conclusion, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program during pregnancy has a significant effect on maternal brain structure and is associated with metabolite concentration changes.…”
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The role of stigma in impeding implementation of harm reduction services in San Francisco by Christopher F. Akiba, Cariné E. Megerian, Esther O. Chung, Terry Morris, Lynn D. Wenger, Leslie W. Suen, Barrot H. Lambdin, Alex H. Kral

“…For decades, San Francisco has remained at the vanguard of the adoption, implementation, and sustainability of harm reduction programs. During a time of national urgency in 2023, we conducted a qualitative study interviewing leaders, managers, and frontline staff at 10 community-based organizations providing harm reduction services in San Francisco. …”
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Relationship Between Psychological Well-being and Resilience of Emergency Medical Technicians in Yazd, Iran by Adel Eftekhari, Atena Dadgari, Mohammad Javad Mirjalili, Farzan Madidizadeh, Najmeh Baghian

“…It is necessary for planners and policymakers in Iran to develop stress reduction programs to promote the psychological well-being and resilience of EMTs by considering the importance of communication with others, personal competence, and spirituality.…”
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Food loss and waste reduction interventions by Caitlin Olauson Barlas, Wanda Martin, Alejandra Fonseca-Cuevas

“…Report find­ings highlight the key role of volun­teers, partner­ships, and innovative technological solutions in advancing food rescue and waste reduction pro­grams. Our research focuses on con­solidating the lessons previously learned as a means of helping future food waste diversion programs overcome obstacles and improve operational effi­ciency. …”
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Sexual risk reduction for HIV-infected persons: a meta-analytic review of "positive prevention" randomized clinical trials. by Lu Yin, Na Wang, Sten H Vermund, Bryan E Shepherd, Yuhua Ruan, Yiming Shao, Han-Zhu Qian

“…It is suggested that booster intervention sessions are needed to maintain a sustainable reduction of unprotected sex among PLWHA in future risk reduction programs.…”
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The effect of mindfulness on the inflammatory, psychological and biomechanical domains of adult patients with low back pain: A randomized controlled clinical trial. by Gustavo G Diez, Eduardo Anitua, Nazareth Castellanos, Carmelo Vázquez, Purificación Galindo-Villardón, Mohammad H Alkhraisat

“…Participants with no experience in mindfulness based intervention, were randomized to receive (36 patients) or not (34 patients) mindfulness-based stress reduction program for chronic back pain (MBSR-CBP). The program was performed in 9 sessions. …”
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Effect of Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tension-Type Headache, and Anxiety Among Medical Students by Esra Cinar Tanriverdi, Nuray Bilge, Yasemin Cayir

“…Efforts should be made to educate students on screen use, and stress reduction programs should be included in the curriculum.…”
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A systematic review of economic evaluations of population-based sodium reduction interventions. by Silvia F Hope, Jacqui Webster, Kathy Trieu, Arti Pillay, Merina Ieremia, Colin Bell, Wendy Snowdon, Bruce Neal, Marj Moodie

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Despite a clear increase in evaluations of salt reduction programs in recent years, this review identified relatively few economic evaluations of population salt reduction interventions. …”
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The possibilities and potential of introducing the principles of sustainable development into the educational process on the example of universities by Anastasia A. Shlentova

“…Secondly, the carbon footprint reduction programs developed in Russia and other international agreements in the field of climate change force various institutions to change their approach to organizing their activities. …”
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Application of a living lab model to an evidence-based reduced-sodium healthy eating practice program in Korea: a pre-post study by Jung-Hyun Kim, Eugene Shim, Min Sook Kyung, Sooyoun Kwon, Hyoung Su Park, Jae-Heon Kang

“…Conclusion The community-based, living lab model for the sodium-reduction program effectively improved participant sodium-reduction literacy and practical competency, suggesting that step-by-step, autonomous learning, can reduce sodium intake and promote healthier eating habits.…”
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