Measurement properties of the Traumatic Brain Injury Quality of Life (TBI-QoL) and Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life (SCI-QoL) measurement systems: a systematic review by Rebecca Ataman, Rehab Alhasani, Line Auneau-Enjalbert, Adria Quigley, Henry Ukachukwu Michael, Sara Ahmed

“…Both measurement systems have sufficient content validity, structural validity, internal consistency and construct validity across nearly all domains (GRADE: high). …”
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Simulation Modeling as a Tool for Resource Management in Conditions of Information Uncertainty by Eleonora Karpets

“…By optimally utilizing resources, this would contribute to restoring its relative structural balance. Results. To define the studied processes as mechanisms of transition from one state to another, financial flows are simulated using a system of probabilistic automata. …”
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Socioeconomic and racial-ethnic disparities in flame retardant exposure and executive function skills in preschool children by Alexis Merculief, Megan McClelland, Stephanie Foster, John Geldhof, Shannon Lipscomb, Kim Anderson, Molly L. Kile

“…Methods This cross-sectional study used data from 349 preschool children recruited in Oregon. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of ICU nurses for enteral nutrition-related diarrhea management: a cross-sectional study by Weiwei Ni, Shichao Zhu, Huihuang Zou, Xinwei Jiao, Yulei Ma

“…Methods From June 2022 to March 2023, 371 ICU nurses from 11 Chinese ICUs completed a validated questionnaire. We analyzed data using descriptive statistics, regression, and structural equation modeling. …”
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Current state and prospects for digitalization of the Russian coal industry by Yu. P. Panov, A. A. Grabsky, A. A. Rozhkov

“…It is proposed to implement the innovative digital potential of the coal industry in two stages, thereby completing the structural and digital transformation of the coal industry.Conclusion. …”
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“If your CD4 count lowers, that is when you are similar to a person that is non-existent” A qualitative exploration of perceptions around advanced HIV disease in South Africa by TP Pita, S. Misra, T. Madonsela, A. Tshazi, S. Bosman, I. Ayakaka, E. Vlieghe, T. Decroo, K. Reither, A. van Heerden, T. Gils

“…Conclusions The term “AHD” was commonly unknown among PWH, while opportunistic infections were known. Structural barriers to care, mental health challenges, reliance on traditional medicine, and stigma, contributed to disengagement from care and progression to AHD in our population. …”
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Narcissism, Social Media Addiction, Self-Esteem, and Haxeco Traits: Exploring Influences on Life Satisfaction Among Generation Z by Nguyen TND, Tran HY, Nguyen GHM, Nguyen YK, Dinh HTM

“…It also examined the regulatory role of personality traits in this context.Participants and Methods: Conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, it surveyed 426 Generation Z individuals aged 13– 26 spending over two hours daily on social media, using convenience sampling. Data analysis and reliability assessment were done with SPSS 29, and SmartPLS 4 evaluated the linear structural model.Results: The study has demonstrated that narcissism among Generation Z significantly influences life satisfaction. …”
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Mitochondrial membrane hyperpolarization modulates nuclear DNA methylation and gene expression through phospholipid remodeling by Mateus Prates Mori, Oswaldo A. Lozoya, Ashley M. Brooks, Carl D. Bortner, Cristina A. Nadalutti, Birgitta Ryback, Brittany P. Rickard, Marta Overchuk, Imran Rizvi, Tatiana Rogasevskaia, Kai Ting Huang, Prottoy Hasan, György Hajnóczky, Janine H. Santos

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Evaluation of the marginal fit and fracture resistance of interim restorations fabricated using different techniques: an in vitro study by Mostafa Elashkar, Yehia Aboushady, Merna Ihab, Mohamed T. El Halawani

“…Abstract Background Interim restorations are essential for preserving structural integrity and function until the definitive restoration is placed. …”
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Examining breastfeeding self-efficacy as a mediator between maternal food insecurity and breastfeeding practices in Soweto, South Africa by Claire Hart, Rachana Desai, Lauren Stuart, Shane A Norris, Alessandra Prioreschi

“…Generalised Structural Equation Modelling assessed whether maternal food insecurity was associated with breastfeeding status and whether this was mediated by breastfeeding self-efficacy, adjusting for sociodemographic confounders.Results: Notably, 74% of mothers initiated breastfeeding within the first hour, and 87% were currently breastfeeding. …”
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Mapping Barriers and Interventions to Diabetes Self-Management in Latino Youth: A Scoping Review by Milena de Lucca, Megan Visser, Tatiane Geralda André, Sisi Namoc Leturia, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento, Rebecca Ortiz La Banca Barber

“…While the study designs and settings were heterogeneous, the findings highlight the need for culturally tailored, family-centered interventions that address structural barriers and psychosocial needs to improve care.…”
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Metagenomics-assembled genomes reveal microbial metabolic adaptation to athalassohaline environment, the case Lake Barkol, China by Maripat Xamxidin, Xuanqi Zhang, Gang Zheng, Can Chen, Min Wu

“…Overall, this study reveals extensive taxonomic novelty and functional plasticity among microbial communities in Lake Barkol and underscores the influence of salinity in structuring microbial assemblages and metabolic pathways in athalassohaline ecosystems.…”
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Pan-cancer analysis of homologous recombination deficiency and homologous recombination repair–associated gene alterations in solid tumors from a large Asian cohort by Lili Ren, Runsi Yao, Ting Hou, Chenglin Liu, Fei Zhao, Xiaojun Chen, Zhou Zhang, Yan Huang

“…Methods Clinical and genomic data from 9,262 patients with 17 solid tumor types were analyzed using the OncoScreenTM Plus kit. …”
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Uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among female healthcare workers in Syria: results from a 2022 cross-sectional survey by Zlatko Nikoloski, Elnur Aliyev, Robert Bain, Leonardo Menchini, Sahar Hegazi, Mai Zalkha, Shaza Mouawad, Neha Kapil, Amaya Gillespie

“…Implications While the vaccination rates among healthcare workers are high, the results could further help in devising strategies for tackling the structural and individual barriers towards vaccine uptake among healthcare workers.…”
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Place attachment and migration intentions of the population: An example of eight cities in Serbia by Petrović Mina, Backović Vera, Petrović Irena

“…Following the need to combine macro structural and micro actors’ perspective, this paper conceptually starts from endogenous city development paradigm within which place attachment and intentions to migrate are given specific importance since human resources are perceived of pivotal significance. …”
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The Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Depression and the Moderating Effect of Recipro... by Yang L, Li Y, Wang W

“…Structural equation modeling was used to test the effect of mediation and moderation.Results: Emotional abuse, depression, and NSSI were significantly and positively correlated with each other. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Hallux Valgus Among Women: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Gao D, Fu T, Dai W, Liu G

“…Multivariate logistic regression identified knowledge (OR = 1.335, 95% CI: 1.213– 1.469, P < 0.001), age over 30 years (OR = 1.517, 95% CI: 1.026– 2.244, P = 0.037), monthly income above 10,000 Yuan (OR = 1.638, 95% CI: 1.111– 2.415, P = 0.013), and mild hallux valgus (OR = 1.974, 95% CI: 1.246– 3.127, P = 0.004) as independently linked to proactive practices. Additionally, the structural equation model indicated a direct effect of knowledge on practice (β = 0.765, P < 0.001).Conclusion: Women showed adequate knowledge but suboptimal attitudes and proactive practices concerning hallux valgus. …”
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Examination of Inter‐α Inhibitor Proteins in Permanent and Transient Focal Ischemia by Takahiko Imai, Andreia Lopes de Morais, Tao Qin, Yuichi Sasaki, Yow‐Pin Lim, Cenk Ayata

“…Inter‐α inhibitor proteins (IαIPs) are a family of structurally related glycoproteins with 2 major forms (inter‐α inhibitor and pre‐α inhibitor) in blood. …”
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Minimum clinically important difference in Quantitative Lung Fibrosis score associated with all-cause mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: subanalysis from two phase II tria... by Matthew S Brown, Jonathan Goldin, Grace Hyun Kim, Xueping Zhang, Lona Poole

“…This may be considered in IPF trials in which the degree of structural fibrosis assessed via HRCT is an endpoint. …”
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Loneliness and repetitive negative thinking mediate the link between social health and cardiac distress in heart disease patients by Hamid Sharif-Nia, Alun C. Jackson, Safoura Salehi, Fateme Miraghai, Seyed Hamzeh Hosseini

“…Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing cardiac distress, social support, social isolation, loneliness, and repetitive negative thinking. Structural equation modeling was used for data analysis. …”
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