Spinal pain prevalence and associated determinants: A population‐based study using the National Survey for Wales by David C. Byfield, Benjamin S. Stacey, Hywel T. Evans, Ian W. Farr, Leon Yandle, Lora Roberts, Teresa Filipponi, Damian M. Bailey

“…The present study aimed to establish a current prevalence of SP and associated determinants in Wales by retrospectively analyzing data from the National Survey for Wales Dataset (NSWD). …”
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Teledentistry in Jordan: assessing knowledge and attitudes among dentists by Tamadur Mahmoud Falah, Sabha Mahmoud Alshatrat, Jumana M. Sabarini, Majd M. Alsaleh, Yousef Saleh Khader, Alaa Fawwaz Dalky, Bayan Jamal Almahasneh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh, Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh

“…A significant number of participants believed that teledentistry could improve access to oral healthcare, reduce costs, save time for dentists, increase accessibility in rural and underserved areas, and reduce isolation among practitioners by facilitating peer contact and specialist support. …”
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Social and non-social risk-taking in adolescence by Weike Wang, Kylie Evans, Susanne Schweizer

“…This is in contrast with adolescent-typical behaviour, which is characterised by heightened risk-taking in social contexts. The current study aimed to investigate how low self-perceived social value influences risk-taking in social compared to non-social contexts during adolescence. 114 adolescents (aged 12–23 years) completed the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART) in individual and social contexts. …”
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The Bucharest College of Physicians’ Study on Burnout Amongst Healthcare Professionals in Romania’s Capital City during COVID-19 Pandemic by Fabian KLEIN, Bogdan Ovidiu POPESCU, Lucian NEGREANU, Horia BUMBEA, Adriana MIHALAS, Catalina POIANA

“…The importance of burnout amongst medical staff was highlighted by various papers, showing that this issue implies job demands and job resources. The current challenge of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic also raised many concerns about its impact on healthcare sector. …”
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Structural and electrical changes in multilayer graphene induced by negative oxygen ion bombardment by Shalu Gupta, Rakesh Kumar, Ashish Kumar, Kshetrimayum Devarani Devi

“…The roughness of graphene layer decreases at lower fluence of O− ions bombardment and then again increases at higher fluence, have been probed through AFM in contact mode. …”
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EFFECT OF MARINATION WITH PROTEOLYTIC ENZYMES ON QUALITY OF BEEF MUSCLE by Daniela Istrati, Camelia Vizireanu, Felicia Dima, Rodica Dinică

“…Application of different treatments aimed to influence the proteolytic activity as is the case of enzymatic tenderization of beef.Improving the meat tenderness with proteolytic enzymes is promising, but current legislation restricting the use of proteolytic enzymes from bacterial origin and recommended tenderizers salts containing papain, ficin and bromelain. …”
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Efficient AOA Estimation and NLOS Signal Utilization for LEO Constellation-Based Positioning Using Satellite Ephemeris Information by Junqi Guo, Yang Wang

“…For high-precision angle of arrival (AOA) estimation, current spectrum search algorithms are computationally expensive. …”
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To be digital or not to be, that is the ESG question by Luis Martín, Noelia Sánchez-Ortiz

“…Digitalization needs to be introduced in the current and future processes of the industry, which will increasingly rely on digital technologies, allowing collection of data and its use across the company. …”
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Microbiota of the ocular surface in infectious/ inflammatory eye diseases by M. M. Bikbov, O. I. Orenburkina, A. E. Babushkin

“…Damaged epithelium of the cornea and conjunctiva (e. g. caused by dryness, the use of contact lenses, antibiotics, etc.) can lead to an increase in the number of bacteria on the ocular surface and disruption of the protective film containing antimicrobial compounds that lubricates the epithelium. …”
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INFLUENCE OF THE EFFECT OF INTERSTATES ON THE TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATION OF TOURIST AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE RUSSIAN-BELARUSIAN BORDER AREA by S. A. Sherbakova

“…On the one hand, the opportunities that allow the border region to attract and increase resources for the development of the tourism industry are increasing, and on the other hand, the potential of the tourism industry in the border region is noticeably lagging, which increases the infrastructure problems of tourism development and delays tourist flows to the capital regions.…”
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Output Characteristics of Graphene Field Effect Transistors by V. N. Mishchenka

“…To perform the simulation, a computational algorithm was developed and a program of numerical simulation using the Monte-Carlo method in three-dimensional space using the Poisson equation was compiled and debugged.The results of the studies show that the development of field-effect transistors using graphene layers can improve the output characteristics – to increase the output current and transconductance, as well as the limit frequency of semiconductor structures in high frequency ranges.…”
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GOLIMUMAB SAFETY ACCORDING TO CLINICAL FINDINGS by G. V. Lukina, Ya. A. Sigidin

“…The overall cancer rate did not increase during a follow-up of less than 160 weeks. …”
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Structural Identification Using Digital Image Correlation Technology by Samira Azizi, Kaveh Karami, Stefano Mariani

“…Structural health monitoring has gained increasing research interest, particularly due to the societal concerns tied to the aging of current civil structures and infrastructures. …”
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SWOT-ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZATION FOR INCLUDING A FOOTBALL GAME IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME ON PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORT FOR FEMALE STUDENTS by G. Dyakova, T. Dyakov

“…Results of SWOT-analysis give us a reason for deducing practicalapplication recommendations, and namely: to realize a close contact between the institutions, preparing experts on female football and the institutions that would make use of these experts; to update the methods of education on female football with newer and current means, methods and forms; to increase the activity of institutions, responsible for creation of suitable material base in the Higher schools for practicing of football by men and women; to enhance the motive activity and motivation of female students on football study; the available preconditions for practicing the female football in Tracian University should find its realization via the inclusion of this sport in the educational programme on Physical education and sport.…”
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Mpox in Africa: What we know and what is still lacking. by Jia Bainga Kangbai, Umaru Sesay, Ulrich Vickos, Fatmata Kagbanda, Mosoka Papa Fallah, Augustus Osborne

“…Mpox is endemic in several African countries, and currently, the infection has spread in non-endemic countries, including Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. …”
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Standardized Loads Acting in Hip Implants. by Georg Bergmann, Alwina Bender, Jörn Dymke, Georg Duda, Philipp Damm

“…With the increasing success of hip joint replacements, the average age of patients has decreased, patients have become more active and their expectations of the implant durability have risen. …”
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SOUTH AFRICAN USERS’ FUNCTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH A MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MICROPROCESSOR KNEE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY by Surona Visagie, Benje Theron

“…CONCLUSION: This study provides context specific scientific evidence that may support funding decisions for MPKs in South Africa. …”
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Shifting of Distribution and Changing of Antibiotic Resistance in Gram-Positive Bacteria from Bile of Patients with Acute Cholangitis by Hao Y, Li L, Du W, Lu J

“…Yuqi Hao,1 Lianxin Li,2 Wenting Du,1 Jinshuai Lu1 1Department of General Internal Medicine, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Endoscopy Center, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jinshuai Lu, Department of General Internal Medicine, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China, Email lujinshuai@xjrmyy.comBackground: Gram-negative bacteria are the predominant pathogens responsible for biliary infections; however, the prevalence of Gram-positive bacteria is currently increasing. Investigating the bacterial spectrum and evolving antibiotic resistance patterns of Gram-positive bacteria is crucial for optimizing the management of acute cholangitis, particularly in the context of the global rise in antibiotic resistance.Methods: This retrospective analysis focused on Gram-positive bacteria isolated from the bile of patients undergoing biliary drainage with acute cholangitis at our hospital from January 1, 2018, to March 31, 2024. …”
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Habitat collectif « de standing » au cœur de Santiago du Chili : un modèle résidentiel vertical attractif ? by Line Henry

“…Santiago’s area is constantly increasing due to the appeal of detached suburban houses. …”
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Modelling car motion and the calculation of the wear of wheels with the VNITsTT rolling surface profile by A. M. Orlova, Yu. V. Savushkina, V. I. Fedorova

“…The wear problem of wheels along rolling surface or thin flange is currently involved a large circle of specialists. There are opinions that it is necessary to establish new limit values for wheel wear in operation, put into practice the re-profiling (profile grin ding) of rails, install a larger number of floor-mounted lubricators in places of increased rail wear intensity, but one of the priority direction in this area is the development of a new surface rolling wheel profile for freight cars, the use of which will help to increase the turnaround time and increase the service life of the wheels in operation. …”
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