National Unity Based on the Malay-Islamic State of Malaysia: Highlights of the Study by Muhamad Zuhaili Saiman

“…Gathering data from secondary sources involves accessing various types of written materials such as books, articles, journals, newspaper reports, and reputable websites relevant to the specific topic being investigated. …”
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Reflective functioning and dissociative experiences: A comparison study between adolescents at “high-risk” of psychosis and healthy controls by Alberto Sardella, Alessandra Geraci, Vittorio Lenzo, Laura Fusar Poli, Alessandro Rodolico, Maria C. Quattropani, Maria Salvina Signorelli

“…Furthermore, "help-seekers" adolescents reported higher scores on RFQ-uncertainty (mean 7.73 ± 4.38), compared to healthy controls (mean 5.14 ± 4.17), which indicates a greater lack of knowledge about mental states (hypomentalizing). …”
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Genome-wide association study reveals major loci for resistance to septoria tritici blotch in a Tunisian durum wheat collection. by Maroua Ouaja, Bikash Ghimire, Bochra Amina Bahri, Medini Maher, Sahbi Ferjaoui, Sripada Udupa, Sonia Hamza

“…Tunisian durum wheat landraces are reported to be valuable genetic resources for resistance to STB and should prominently be deployed in breeding programs to develop new varieties resistant to STB disease. …”
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A 15-year pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma experience in a single centre: a Singapore perspective by Yingshan Lee, Leon Yuan Rui Tan, Shaikh Abdul Kader Kamaldeen Abdul Shakoor

“…Disease recurrence was reported in 22.2% and distant metastases in 14.8%. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ustekinumab in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in Singapore by Wai Sze Agnes Chan, Yisheng Wong, Hazel Hwee Boon Oon, Colin Thiam Seng Theng, Wei-Sheng Chong

“…No cardiovascular events, cutaneous malignancies or deaths were reported over six years. Conclusion: Ustekinumab is safe and efficacious in the treatment of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in a multiethnic Asian population.…”
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Evaluative Literature Review Writing by Novice Academic Writers: Enhancing Knowledge and Awareness by Aksakallı Canan, Yağız Oktay, Bakırtaş Şennur, Ötügen Rabia

“…An evaluative and critical literature review in scholarly writing, which plays an important part in a scientific report, illustrates how the existing studies contributed to the relevant field and enables researchers to identify the gaps or niches that their research can fill. …”
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Acute and transient psychotic disorders: A review of Indian research by Sandeep Grover, Sanjana Kathiravan

“…Few studies have assessed the subtypes of ATPD, and symptom profile has been inconsistently reported. There is a lack of trials on the effectiveness or efficacy of antipsychotics in ATPD patients. …”
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A Clinically-Reasoned Approach to Manual Therapy in Sports Physical Therapy by Steven Short, Matthew Tuttle, Dillon Youngman

“…This gray area includes both historic positive reported short-term outcomes and negative historical biomechanical underpinnings that have created unfounded dogma and inappropriate overutilization. …”
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Mimosa diplotricha (Fabaceae) Recruits Native Pollinators, But Does it Matter? by I.N. Egbon, O.P. Nzie, J. Rotimi

“…Using diversity indices, non-parametric species estimators, Whittaker and Bray Curtis similarity indices, the composition and diversity of floral visiting bees and allied insects were reported. Thirteen insect taxa were encountered from a total of 1548 individuals in three Orders, albeit of low diversity in which the majority of floral visitors (or pollinators) were hymenopterans: the main being Chalicodoma species, followed by Xylocopa species, X. senior, and Apis mellifera. …”
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Use of the measurement tools of TeamSTEPPS®: a scoping review by Hümeyra Dener, Melih Elçin

“…Methods The study was conducted, planned, and reported according to the PRISMA-ScR checklist. PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched with the keyword, ″TeamSTEPPS″ in December 2023. …”
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Misuse of prescription medicines is as prevalent as the use of recreational drugs and novel psychoactive substances in Singapore: an unrecognised public health issue? by Wui Ling Chan, Paul Ivor Dargan, Colleen Michelle Haynes, Jody Lynn Green, Joshua Curtis Black, Richard Charles Dart, David Michael Wood

“…The survey collected information on participant demographics, and their awareness, self-reported lifetime and past-year misuse of commonly available prescription medicines in Singapore as well as the use of a range of recreational drugs and novel psychoactive substances (NPS). …”
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The Comparative Mental Health Responses Between Post-Musculoskeletal Injury and Post-Concussive Injury Among Collegiate Athletes: A Systematic Review by Joseph Sabol, Cecelia Kane, Mark P Wilhelm, Jennifer C Reneker, Megan Burrowbridge Donaldson

“… # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods Systematic searches of PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest, and SportDiscus were completed. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were utilized. …”
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Correlation between shear bond strength and degree of conversion of four orthodontic adhesives. by Hangaw Tariq Ibrahim, Bayan Abdulla Hassan

“…A statistically significant lower percentage of DC was noted for Orthobond plus (63 %) than Transbond XT (70.2 %) but it was within the accepted range reported in the literature (55-75%). Pearson’s correlation was significantly positive between SBS and DC for Smart Ortho, Heliosit Orthodontic and Orthobond Plus adhesives and insignificantly positive for Transbond XT. …”
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Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action: Examining Muhammadiyah as a Model for Faith-Based Organizational Engagement by Rahmawati Husein, Bachtiar Dwi Kurniawan, Nawang Kurniawati

“…A narrative of Muhammadiyah’s operational strategies and diplomatic engagements was reconstructed through a qualitative methodological approach, including interviews with Muhammadiyah affiliates and a comprehensive review of secondary data sources such as academic theses, research articles, and news reports. The findings revealed that Muhammadiyah’s humanitarian work has been closely aligned with the theoretical tenets proposed by Minear and Smith. …”
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Influencia de la direccionalidad de los ítem en los resultados de instrumentos de medición by Viviana Marycel Céspedes Cuevas, Agustín Tristán-López

“…Se trata de un elemento a tomar en cuenta en el diseño del modelo de evaluación, en la definición de las variables, la elaboración del banco de ítems para la construcción del instrumento y la forma de presentar e interpretar los reportes. La direccionalidad no depende solamente de los fundamentos teórico-conceptuales asociados con el modelo de medición y con la propia práctica (educativa o clínica, por ejemplo), sino que está regida por un comportamiento o res - puesta “típica” de las personas que integran la pobla - ción focal en estudio. …”
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Survey on Knowledge, Use, and Diagnostic Applicability of Special Tests for Rotator Cuff Involvement in Clinical Practice by Steven W. Forbush, William D. Bandy, Gabrielle L. Back-Kremers, Mollie Renfroe, Haley F. Downey

“…Others have disagreed, reporting that special tests were able to accurately detect the presence of rotator cuff involvement…”
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Practice Patterns for N-acetylcysteine Dosing for Acetaminophen Toxicity in the United States by Michael Thomas, Christopher Edwards, Amanda Dunlap

“…More than one-third of respondents reported not using a maximum dosing weight. Conclusions: N-acetylcysteine is usually administered intravenously using the FDA approved regimen for acetaminophen toxicity. …”
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The Method of Beliefs of The Mu'tadilah Regarding The Nature of Khabariyyah: An Introduction by Nasron Yaacob

“…This study uses a qualitative approach through a content analysis research design, which analyses documentation materials such as articles, books, journals, proceedings and written reports. The results found that the mu'tadilah method is simple among the methods of ithbat, ta'wil and tafwid. …”
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CHURCH RESPONSE TO SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE by Oyebode Paul Jegede, Abare Yunuwa Kallah

“…In many parts of the country, people are reported killed, maimed and raped on daily basis. Kidnapping has become a lucrative business in which ransoms running to several billions of naira are being demanded. …”
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Dental Teaching Faculty Involvement in Research Activities by Dolar Doshi, Jagadeeswara Rao Sukhabogi, Jenisha Patel, D Satyanarayana, Parupalli Karunakar

“…The Research and Development (R&D) Culture Index Questionnaire comprising 16 items was employed for this study. Also, self-reported research activity undertaken in the past twelve months was recorded. …”
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