Patient participation in free cataract surgery: a cross-sectional study of the low-income elderly in urban China by Bo Qu, Hui Chen, Xuhua Tan, Xiaohang Wu, Haotian Lin, Zhenzhen Liu, Lixia Luo, Bo Zhang, Erping Long, Duoru Lin, Weirong Chen, Yizhi Liu, Haofeng Jiang, Jingjing Chen, Zhuoling Lin, Xiaoyan Li, Jinzhu Tang, Yingfen Lin

“…In this study, participants who underwent free cataract surgery between January and August 2014 received a telephone interview based on a structured questionnaire. Data were collected on patient demographics, resources, health conditions, reasons for undergoing the free surgery and overall evaluation of the free cataract surgery programme.Results Among the 833 participants, the mean surgical age was 76.85±7.46 years (95% CI 76.34 to 77.36), and the male to female ratio was 385:448. …”
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Evaluation of control strategies for airport refueling system by Qing SHEN, Peng LIU, Jing GONG, Xiaoping LI, Yanqing WANG

“…Subsequently, within the setting of an airport in China, encompassing its actual pipeline network structure and refueling data, simulations were conducted, incorporating different control modes (single-pump frequency conversion and multi-pump frequency conversion) and diverse measurement parameters (pressurefrequency and pressure-flow). …”
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Unlocking the therapeutic potential of Pelargonium sidoides natural extract: A scoping review by Bárbara Donadon Reina, Samuel Santana Malheiros, Sâmmea Martins Vieira, Paula Ferreira de Andrade, Lívia Nordi Dovigo

“…Out of 4367 publications identified, 134 studies were included in this review. A structured form was applied for data extraction. PRISMA-ScR was used to guide reporting of this review. …”
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Manipulation in root-associated microbiome via carbon nanosol for plant growth improvements by Lingtong Cheng, Jiemeng Tao, Peng Lu, Taibo Liang, Xutao Li, Dong Chang, Huan Su, Wei He, Zechao Qu, He Li, Wenjun Mu, Wei Zhang, Nan Liu, Jianfeng Zhang, Peijian Cao, Jingjing Jin

“…Fungal and bacterial communities had different response patterns for CNS treatment, with phased and dose-dependent effects, with the most significant changes in microbial community structure observed at 1200 mg/L after 10 days of treatment. …”
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Creation and validation of a roadside rescue skills scale for training pre-hospital medical teams: the RoadRes-Q scale by Killien Lavabre, Nicolas Marjanovic, Denis Oriot, Mathilde Chenu, Adrien Gransagne, Michel Gentilleau, Anthony Moreau, Paul Contal, Olivier Mimoz, Bertrand Drugeon, Road Rescue Study Group

“…While internal consistency was strong, improvements are needed in inter-observer reliability. Structured training for assessors and video-based assessments could enhance reproducibility. …”
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Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward preventing congenital disabilities: a cross sectional study in Saudi Arabia by Fahad S. Alshehri, Nasser M. Alorfi, Ahmed M. Ashour, Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Saad M. Wali, Mohammed M. Aldurdunji, Shaker T. Alsharif, Reem Hasaballah Alhasani, Nasser M. Aldekhail, Abdullah S. Alshehri, Alqassem Y. Hakami

“…To enhance congenital disability prevention efforts in Saudi Arabia, these findings emphasize the need for improved pharmacist knowledge, structured training programs, and more extensive integration of pharmacists within maternal healthcare teams.…”
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The Improvement Effects of Intercropping Systems on Saline-Alkali Soils and Their Impact on Microbial Communities by Yan-Jun Wang, Gao-Xiang Qi, Na-Na Wang, Hong-Yun Dong, Yan Zhang, Han Lu, Ying Li, Hong-Cheng Wang, Xin-Hua Li, Hong-Yuan Liu

“…The results of this study provide data support for improving saline-alkali land through planting systems.…”
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Mitochondrial genome assembly and comparative analysis of decaploid Camellia hainanica by Shihui Zhang, Yuyan Zhang, Sheng Luo, Jie Gao, Haiyan Hu, Jinping Liu, Wenqiang Wu, Jian Wang, Xiaolong Huang, Hanggui Lai, Hanggui Lai, Dongyi Huang

“…Therefore, assembling and annotating the mitochondrial genome function of decaploid C. hainanica is of great significance.MethodsThis study successfully assembled the mitochondrial genome of decaploid C. hainanica and comprehensively annotated its functional genes using the Nanopore sequencing platform.ResultsResults showed that the mitochondrial genome is 902,617 bp in length, with a typical circular structure and a guanine–cytosine content of 45.79%. …”
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β-diversity of the herbaceous layer plant communities in natural forests and its influencing factors in Henan Province by MENG Wei1,2, DU Xiaojun2,3*, JIAO Zhihua4, GAO Xianming2, LIU Longchang1*, WANG Yu1

“…Conducting research on β-diversity(beta diversity)and its components, which reflect spatial or temporal variations in species composition among communities, helps to improve the understanding and knowledge of community structure and its maintenance mechanisms. The herbaceous layer of forest is an important part of forest community and forest ecosystem. …”
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Does a waiting room increase same-day treatment for sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women? A quality improvement study at South African primary healthcare facilities by Ranjana M. S. Gigi, Mandisa M. Mdingi, Lukas Bütikofer, Chibuzor M. Babalola, Jeffrey D. Klausner, Andrew Medina-Marino, Christina A. Muzny, Christopher M. Taylor, Janneke H. H. M. van de Wijgert, Remco P. H. Peters, Nicola Low

“…A subset of women answered structured questions about factors influencing their decision to wait for results. …”
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Exploration of the relationship between partial pressure of brain tissue oxygen and intracranial pressure by Martin Shaw, Laura Moss, Ian Piper, Maya Kommer, Richard Boulton, Roddy O'Kane, Christopher Hawthorne

“…Material and methods: Patients with PbtO2 monitoring were identified from the BrainIT database, a multi-centre dataset, containing minute by minute PbtO2 and ICP readings. Missing data was imputed and a multi-level log-normal regression model with a compound symmetry correlation structure was built. …”
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COZMIC. I. Cosmological Zoom-in Simulations with Initial Conditions Beyond Cold Dark Matter by Ethan O. Nadler, Rui An, Vera Gluscevic, Andrew Benson, Xiaolong Du

“…Thus, future development of IDM SHMF models can improve IDM cross section bounds by up to a factor of ∼20 with current data. COZMIC presents an important step toward accurate small-scale structure modeling in beyond-CDM cosmologies, critical to upcoming observational searches for dark matter physics.…”
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Evaluating knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding vitamin D in pregnant and postnatal Ghanaian women: a cross-sectional study by Benedicta Appiah, Alfred Effah, Samuel Ankomah Danso, Abraham Ameyaw Kwabena, Samuel Kwame Sopuruchi Agomuo, Samuel Kwarteng, Bismark Opoku Mensah, Ebenezer Senu, Enoch Ofori Awuah, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo

“…Methods This cross-sectional study recruited 310 pregnant women and postnatal women from a Municipal Hospital between January to August 2024. A well-structured questionnaire was used to obtain data on demographic, clinical and lifestyle characteristics of participants. …”
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Helping people with psychosis with a low-cost intervention DIALOG+: protocol for the economic evaluation in a randomised control trial in India and Pakistan by Victoria Jane Bird, Sara Evans-Lacko, Lakshmi Venkatraman, Padmavati Ramachandran, Ashar Muhammad Malik, Renata Peppl, Sana Zehra Zehra Sajun, Onaiza Qureshi, Krishna Priya, Hufsa Sarwar

“…Incremental cost, incremental effectiveness and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios will be calculated using linear regression models with a hierarchical data structure. A probabilistic sensitivity analysis will be carried out to test for the uncertainty surrounding the estimates of cost-effectiveness.Discussion This study will provide evidence of a patient-centred approach to improve the quality of community-based care for people with psychosis in India and Pakistan. …”
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Impact of pharmacology perception and learning strategies on academic achievement in undergraduate pharmacy students by Assefa Kebad Mengesha, Alemante Tafese Beyna, Gashaw Sisay Chanie, Wagaye Atalay Taye, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Gizachew Kassahun Bizuneh, Yonas Sisay Aragie, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Habtamu Semagne Ayele

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Gondar from June 1, 2024, to August 30, 2024, involving 210 undergraduate pharmacy students from second to fifth year. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire that assessed demographics, perceptions of pharmacology, learning strategies, and academic achievement. …”
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Protocol for the diabetes, distress and disparities (3D) study: an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design by Briana Mezuk, Caitlan DeVries, Alejandro Rodríguez-Putnam, Alana Ewen, Bella Flores, Pragya Choudhary, Emma Spring, Alyson Miller, Chuwen Zhong, Kara M Mannor, Rossella Messina

“…Phase II (P2) involves semi-structured telephone interviews with n=40 P1 respondents, recruited using maximum variation sampling informed by demographic characteristics and responses to psychosocial survey measures. …”
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Effects and mechanisms of supramaximal high-intensity interval training on extrapulmonary manifestations in people with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD-HIIT... by Johan Jakobsson, Chris Burtin, Mattias Hedlund, Carl-Johan Boraxbekk, Jonas Westman, Nina Karalija, Per Stål, Thomas Sandström, David Ruttens, Harry R. Gosker, Jana De Brandt, André Nyberg

“…Key secondary outcomes include change from baseline exercise tolerance, brain structure, and function measured by MRI, neuroinflammation measured by PET/CT, systemic inflammation, and intramuscular adaptations. …”
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Roles of private healthcare facilities in post-test counselling and referral for HIV services during antenatal care in South-West Nigeria by Henry Osaro Aisagbonhi, Yejide Olukemi Oseni, Mayowa Omolabake Odofin, Ezioma Anne Chukwu, Ukamaka Gladys Okafor, Ifeoluwa Silvanus Abiodun, Treasure Wariboko Obiajulu Okoye, Oluwadamilola Aminat Sadare, Eugenia Onwuchuluba Ebele, Esther Ametor Ajakaiye, Azeezat Abimbola Oyewande

“…This study evaluated the role private-sector health facilities play in post-test counselling and referral for HIV services among pregnant women. Methods Using a structured questionnaire, a cross-sectional design, facility-based study (with protocol ID no. …”
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Implementation of a nurse-delivered, community-based liver screening and assessment program for people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (LOCATE-NAFLD t... by Michelle J. Allen, Ruth Tulleners, David Brain, James O’Beirne, Elizabeth E. Powell, Adrian Barnett, Patricia C. Valery, Sanjeewa Kularatna, Ingrid J. Hickman

“…Methods The evaluation used mixed methods (quantitative trial data and qualitative framework analysis of semi-structured interviews) to explore the general practitioner (GP) and patient perspectives of acceptability (Acceptability Framework), and factors associated with reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance (RE-AIM framework) of the LOCATE model of care. …”
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Development and Characterization of Pyrolyzed Sodium Alginate–Montmorillonite Composite for Efficient Adsorption of Emerging Pharmaceuticals: Experimental and Theoretical Insights... by Ibrahim Allaoui, Rachid Et-Tanteny, Imane Barhdadi, Mohammad Elmourabit, Brahim Arfoy, Youssef Draoui, Mohamed Hadri, Khalid Draoui

“…Using Density Functional Theory (DFT) along with the 6-31G (d) basis set, the geometric structure of the molecule was determined, and the properties were estimated by analyzing its boundary molecular orbitals. …”
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