Predicting HIV self-testing intentions among Chinese college students: a dual-model analysis integrating health belief constructs and machine learning prioritization by Yan Jiang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jingfen Lu, Liping He, Lin Hu, Jiazhen He, Xianli Huang, Yuchao Li

“…Random forest modeling prioritized these psychological constructs (mean decrease Gini >2.5), identifying male students and arts majors as critical subpopulations requiring targeted intervention.DiscussionOur dual-method analysis establishes that campus HIV control necessitates: 1) Gender-specific prevention programs addressing male students’ elevated risk exposure; 2) HBM-informed education strengthening self-efficacy and environmental cues; 3) Structural interventions reducing testing barriers through discreet service delivery. …”
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Association between neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) and psoriasis risk: a nationally representative cross-sectional study by Huazheng Liang, Huazheng Liang, Wenyue Si, Huilan Huang, Lin Li, Xin Li, Kaiying Yang

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Prediction of Flexural Ultimate Capacity for Reinforced UHPC Beams Using Ensemble Learning and SHAP Method by Zhe Zhang, Xuemei Zhou, Ping Zhu, Zhaochao Li, Yichuan Wang

“…In this study, ensemble learning (EL) models are designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency in predicting the flexural ultimate capacity of reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) beams with the aim of providing a more reliable and efficient design experience for structural applications. For model training and testing, a comprehensive database is initially established for the flexural ultimate capacity of reinforced UHPC beams, comprising 339 UHPC-based specimens with varying design parameters compiled from 56 published experimental investigations. …”
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The Typology of Chohar-Sofeh Houses of Dosiran Village by Nadya Ashayeri, Behzad Vasigh

“…The authors attempt to answer the following questions by comparing the spatial arrangement of Chohar-Sofeh houses and their structural details: How Chohar-Sofeh houses have been constructed? …”
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Subsurface investigation for pre-foundation study utilizing integrated geophysical and geotechnical methods, UNILORIN campus by Gabriel Efomeh Omolaiye, Abdulhameed Kayode Oniyangi, Taofeeq Ayinde ISSA, Sodiq Bamidele Adam

“…WINRESIST and Surfer were used for the processing of resistivity data while Microsoft Excel was adopted for ground magnetic processing. …”
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Exploring the role of different coping styles in mediating the relationship between dyadic adjustment status and postpartum depression among postnatal women: a single-centre, cross... by Jing Chen, Jing Deng, Fan Liu, Xiujing Guo, Yifei Tan

“…This study aimed to investigate the direct and mediating roles of different coping styles in the relationship between dyadic adjustment status and PPD among women 6 weeks postdelivery.Design Single-centre, cross-sectional study.Setting A tertiary care setting in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, from July 2022 to January 2023.Participants The study involved 626 women 6 weeks post-delivery.Outcome measures The Dyadic Adjustment Scale, the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) were used to evaluate the dyadic adjustment status, coping styles and the depressive condition of postpartum women, respectively. Data analysis encompassed correlation and mediation analyses based on structural equation modelling.Results EPDS scores were significantly correlated with all four dimensions of dyadic adjustments status as well as with both positive and negative coping styles. …”
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Study on the Influence of Window Size on the Thermal Comfort of Traditional One-Seal Dwellings (Yikeyin) in Kunming Under Natural Wind by Yaoning Yang, Junfeng Yin, Jixiang Cai, Xinping Wang, Juncheng Zeng

“…Key findings include, (1) in summer, the baseline scenario with WWR = 0.1 achieves a dynamic thermal-humidity balance (20.89–24.27 °C, 65.35–74.22%) through a “air-permeable but non-ventilative” strategy, though wing rooms show humidity-heat accumulation risks; increasing WWR to 0.15–0.2 enhances ventilation efficiency (2–3 times higher air changes) but causes a 4.5% humidity surge; (2) winter conditions with WWR ≥ 0.15 reduce wing room temperatures to 17.32 °C, approaching cold thresholds, while WWR = 0.05 mitigates heat loss but exacerbates humidity accumulation; (3) a symmetrical layout structurally constrains central ventilation, maintaining main halls air changes below one Air Change per Hour (ACH). …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and echocardiographic predictors of pulmonary hypertension in systemic lupus erythematosus: towards a screening protocol by Jorge Álvarez Troncoso, Clara Soto Abánades, Ángel Robles-Marhuenda, Sergio Alcolea Batres, María Fernández Velilla Peña, Santiago Jiménez Valero, Raquel Sorriguieta Torre, Juan José Rios-Blanco

“…Patients meeting PH criteria were referred for right heart catheterisation (RHC).Results Among patients, 88.56% were women, 85.57% were of Spanish origin and 43.78% had structural heart disease. Out of these, 16 (7.96%) had intermediate or high probability criteria for PH according to European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2022. …”
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The relationship between organizational commitment, psychological capital, positive coping styles, and perceived professional benefit among new nurses: a longitudinal study by Hangna Qiu, Juntong Jing, Zhengyi Ma, Yongkang Fu, Dongrun Liu, Huanhuan Zhang, Jie Liu, Chaoran Chen

“…The survey covered demographic information, organizational commitment, perceived professional benefit, psychological capital, and positive coping styles. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0, and structural equation modeling was performed using Amos 24.0 to examine the mediating role of psychological capital and positive coping styles between organizational commitment and Perceived Professional Benefit. …”
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Impact of obesity on echocardiographic parameters and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with heart failure with mid-range ejection fraction: unanswered qu... by E. A. Lyasnikova, A. A. Kuular, A. V. Pavlovskaya, A. N. Vlasenko, A. V. Kozlenok, A. Yu. Babenko, M. Yu. Sitnikova, E. V. Shlyakhto

“…In 20% of patients with clinical manifestations of stable HFmrEF and structural and functional echocardiographic criteria, NT-proBNP were ≤125 pg/ml. …”
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Optimization of the Lens Nucleus Fragmentation during Phacoemulsification in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome by V. M. Malov, A. V. Zolotarev, E. B. Eroshevskaya, I. V. Malov, A. E. Gorbunov

“…The following ultrasound parameters were estimated: the average capacity in % (AVEUS), the average values of the absolute time ultrasound (APT) and average values of effective (EPT) time of ultrasound, in seconds, during phacoemulsification; structural-morphological changes in the posterior epithelium of the cornea according to the endothelial microscopy; the frequency and nature of complications, the visual acuity. …”
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EspH utilizes phosphoinositide and Rab binding domains to interact with plasma membrane infection sites and Rab GTPases* by Ipsita Nandi, Rachana Pattani Ramachandran, Deborah E. Shalev, Dina Schneidman-Duhovny, Raisa Shtuhin-Rahav, Naomi Melamed-Book, Efrat Zlotkin-Rivkin, Alexander Rouvinski, Ilan Rosenshine, Benjamin Aroeti

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Voices from Iraq: Emerging Clinical Evidence and Implications for Global Health Equity by Oluwatosin Olu-Abiodun, Redha Abdalredha, Aderinsola Faturoti, Olumide Abiodun

“…This paper addresses the persistent structural inequalities in academic publishing, where voices from low and middle-income countries are often overlooked, and promotes platforms like the Babcock University Medical Journal as critical for promoting comprehensive scholarship. …”
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Binge drinking among adolescents: the role of stress, problematic internet use, and emotional regulation by Adrián Diaz-Moreno, Iván Bonilla, Andrés Chamarro, Queralt Ballabrera, María José Gómez-Romero, Mark D. Griffiths, Joaquín T. Limonero

“…Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the relationship between stress, problematic internet use, emotional regulation, and binge drinking among adolescents using structural equation modeling. Methods A cross-sectional survey was completed by a sample of 876 high school adolescents (63.57% female, mean age 16.86 years). …”
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Oral Supplementation with a New Hyaluronic Acid Matrix Ingredient Improves Skin Brightness, Hydration, Smoothness, and Roughness: Results from a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo... by Trinidad Montero-Vilchez, Patricia Gálvez-Martín, Raquel Sanabria-de la Torre, Carlos Cuenca-Barrales, Alejandro Molina-Leyva, Daniel Martinez-Puig, Javier Velasco-Alvarez, Salvador Arias-Santiago

“…A hyaluronic acid matrix (HAm) ingredient containing HA, sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), and collagen is proposed to enhance skin health by improving hydration and structural integrity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of oral supplementation with HAm on skin properties. …”
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Investigating the Relationships between Internet Addiction and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescent Girls by Zeynab Akbari, Fatemeh Serjouie, Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh, Mohammad Hossein Turkzadeh, Faeze Ziaei, Ali Bagheri, Maryam Sate Zohd, Amir Sam Kianimoghadam

“…Method: The current correlational study employed a structural equation modeling approach. Model fit indices such as the Chi-square to degrees of freedom ratio (CMIN/DF), normed fit index (NFI), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), and goodness-of-fit index (CFI) were reported to assess the model’s adequacy. …”
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Predictors of blood pressure control among patients with hypertension: a cross-sectional study in a Nigerian tertiary health facility by Ugbe Maurice-Joel Ugbe, Ido Edem Ukpeh, Margaret Inemesit Akpan, Peter Bassey Enyievi, Nelson Chukwudi Osuchukwu, Ekpenyong Eyo Bassey, Smith Bakumor Yolo

“…Predictors of inadequate blood pressure control were older age (AOR=0.30, p<0.001), living with a spouse (AOR=0.14, p=0.014), non-compliance with antihypertensive medications (AOR=0.53, p=0.040) and moderate obesity (AOR=0.29, p=0.032).Conclusion Addressing prevalent risk factors like sedentary lifestyle and dietary habits, as well as structural initiatives like accessibility to health insurance, presents opportunities for targeted interventions to enhance well-being and improve outcomes that will strengthen public health, clinical practice and research.…”
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A novel external fixation for treating tibial fractures: a finite element and biomechanical study by Shen Liu, Xiangdang Liang, Songyang Liu, Zhanshe Guo, Xing Wei, Yonghui Liang

“…There was a significant difference in mean torsional stiffness among UEF (1.412 N·m/deg), NEF (1.398 N·m/deg), LCP (1.128 N·m/deg), and E-LCP (0.838 N·m/deg). No structural failures occurred during fatigue testing spanning 108,000 cycles. …”
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The mediating effect of parental monitoring in the association between parent–child relationship harmony and smartphone addiction: findings from a nationwide youth survey in China... by Ziyan Meng, Kaiyuan Min, Runping Ma, Juntao Yang, Hui Zhang, Qing li

“…Sample weights were applied to ensure that the composition of our sample was consistent with the official statistics for each provincial-level administrative division on gender and school type. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the mediating effect of parental monitoring and the moderating effect of self-control in the association between the parent–child relationship harmony and smartphone addiction. …”
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Optic neuritis in various demyelinating diseases by A. K. Kalashnikova, D. D. Eliseeva, N. A. Andreeva, N. V. Zhorzholadze, I. A. Ronzina, R. Ts. Bembeeva, N. N. Venediktova, M. R. Kalganova, N. L. Sheremet

“…The study showed the most pronounced structural and functional disturbances in the long-term phase of AQP4-ON and MOG-ONr. …”
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