A cross-sectional study of self-rated health among older adults: a comparison of China and the United States by Dongjuan Xu, Greg Arling, Kefang Wang

“…In the overall ordered logistic regression model, when controlling statistically for sociodemographics, family structure, functional limitations, cognition, chronic conditions, mental health and health-related behaviours, the Chinese survey respondents were much more likely to rate their health as being poorer than the US respondents. …”
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THE SUMMER TEMPERATURES FORECAST BY THE METHOD OF SINGULAR-SPECTRAL ANALYSIS IN THE SOUTH OF RUSSIA IN 2019-2023 by A. A. Tashilova, B. A. Ashabokov, L. A. Kesheva, N. V. Teunova

“…Using of the first twenty main components (MC20) made it possible to study and restore the internal structure of the entire time series as accurately as possible for a subsequent forecast for 5 years. …”
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Emotions d’élus et découpage territorial. Recompositions intercommunales dans l’aire urbaine havraise by Lilian Loubet

“…The data collected were the object of a contents analysis, a comparative analysis and a textual statistical analysis. …”
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Uncontrolled hypertension among adult hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa public hospitals: A cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors. by Asmamaw Deguale Worku, Asinake Wudu Gessese

“…Systematic random sampling was used to select the study participants. We used a structured interview questionnaire and chart review and took physical measurements. …”
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Letter from Editor by Carlos Vargas

“…Other manuscript is an evaluation of the forecasting performance of two nonlinear models using stream flow data of the Kızılırmak River, the longest one in Turkey. …”
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A qualitative study into the perceptions and needs of fathers with a migration background on parenting regarding energy balance-related behaviors by Meredith L. Overman, Roel C. J. Hermans, Ibrahim Loukili, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Abdellah Mehraz, Lauren Ekkelboom, Stef P. J. Kremers, Carry Renders

“…Informal conversations (n = 2), semi-structured interviews (n = 11) and one focus group (n = 13) were conducted with professionals specialized in intercultural pedagogy and fathers participating in a parenting program organized by these professionals. …”
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Associated factors with the access to sexual health and STI/HIV services for individuals aged 18 and older in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a cross-sectional study by Hajar Ouahid, Ouassim Mansoury, Majda Sebbani, Mohamed Cherkaoui, Mohamed Amine, Latifa Adarmouch

“…Methods This cross-sectional study conducted a survey of 632 adults from the Marrakech-Safi region, utilizing a convenience sampling method. Data were gathered through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire delivered via both online platforms and face-to-face interviews to accommodate all participants. …”
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Adolescent sexuality education, sexual debut, and associated factors in Nigerian public secondary schools by Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Olalekan Oladipupo Rosiji, Olumide Temitope Asake, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwadamilola Ibikunle, Motunrayo Temidayo Ipinnimo, Toluwalope Motunrayo Asake

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted among 380 adolescents selected through multistage sampling. Data were collected using a validated semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic variables, sexuality education (assessed with 13 questions exploring past sex-related discussions, sexually transmitted infection, contraceptive, and puberty), as well as engagement in sexual intercourse. …”
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Research on a Quantitative Evaluation Method for Reservoir Damage Induced by Waterflooding Rate Sensitivity in Tight Oil Reservoirs by Zhaoyu Duan, Yongchao Xue, Ziyao Zhang, Lan Yang, Yongji Cai

“…This research investigated changes in reservoir pore–throat structure before and after waterflooding through laboratory experiments. …”
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Experiences of participating in a preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment and care intervention among frail older adults before colorectal cancer resection surgery by Kristina Åhlund, Lena G. Larsson, Niklas Ekerstad, Maria Normann, Mattias Prytz, Anette Johnsson

“…The data were analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis. …”
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LCFC-Laptop: A Benchmark Dataset for Detecting Surface Defects in Consumer Electronics by Hua-Feng Dai, Jyun-Rong Wang, Quan Zhong, Dong Qin, Hao Liu, Fei Guo

“…However, these datasets differ significantly in structure, defect types, and imaging conditions from those specific to consumer electronics. …”
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General practitioners’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration in Belgium: a qualitative study by Hubert Jamart, Dionne Kringos, Dajana Tare, Aishwarya Chokshi, Anouk Tans, Isabelle Heymans, Ann Van den Bruel, Jean-Luc Belche

“…Data analysis was conducted using a codebook developed through an inductive approach. …”
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CONSIDERATION ABOUT A CONSERVACIONIST STUDY ABOUT THE MICRO BASINS HYDROGRAPHICS OF THE RIVERS DOS APERTADOS AND TRÊS BOCAS, NORTH OF PARANÁ – BRAZIL by Walquíria Machado, Ricardo Aparecido Campos, Nilza Aparecida Freres Stipp

“…Besides, the collected data about the covering vegetation generally comes along with the information about the current use of the soil, since they both are strictly related. …”
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3D Printing in Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review by Vishnu Senthil

“…It can mimic and reproduce the complex structure from severe to complicated cases into a physical model that can be used in preoperatively surgical planning of joint arthroplasty. …”
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How the nursing work environment moderates the relationship between clinical judgment and person-centered care among intensive care unit nurses. by Mi Hwa Seo, Eun A Kim, Hae Ran Kim

“…Participants completed online self-report structured questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression and PROCESS macro Model 1, with a 95% bias-corrected bootstrap confidence interval to verify moderating effects.…”
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Craniofacial genetics as a differential identification tool: analysis of a subset of Yoruba-speaking population in Nigeria by Suwebat Bidemi Kareem, Olugbenga Akinola, Oluyinka Ajibola Iyiola, Misturah Yetunde Adana, Ade Stephen Alabi, Aminu Imam, Moyosore Salihu Ajao

“…The personal information of participants was obtained using semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires, while craniofacial parameters were measured from facial photographs with Digimizer software. …”
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Problems of search and diagnosis of carbonatites on the territory of Ukraine by Василь Загнітко

“…In addition, they contain typomorphic minerals such as apatite, nepheline, alkaline pyroxenes and amphiboles, tantalo-niobates, rare earth carbonates, etc. isotope and geochemical data, in particular, the isotopic composition of carbon, oxygen, strontium. …”
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An economic evaluation of first-line cryoballoon ablation versus antiarrhythmic drug therapy for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation from a German healthcare payer pers... by Malte Kuniss, Lucy Hillcoat, Joe Moss, Florian Straube, Jason Andrade, Oussama Wazni, Gian Battista Chierchia, Lukas Schwegmann, Eleni Ismyrloglou, Alicia Sale, Stuart Mealing, Tom Bromilow, Emily Lane, Damian Lewis, Andreas Goette

“…The CEM structure consisted of a hybrid decision tree and Markov model. …”
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Mutations in CHMP2B in lower motor neuron predominant amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). by Laura E Cox, Laura Ferraiuolo, Emily F Goodall, Paul R Heath, Adrian Higginbottom, Heather Mortiboys, Hannah C Hollinger, Judith A Hartley, Alice Brockington, Christine E Burness, Karen E Morrison, Stephen B Wharton, Andrew J Grierson, Paul G Ince, Janine Kirby, Pamela J Shaw

“…Analysis of clinical and neuropathological data of these 4 cases showed a phenotype consistent with the lower motor neuron predominant (progressive muscular atrophy (PMA)) variant of ALS. …”
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Rapid microwave assisted synthesis of AgNPs using Acacia ferruginea leaf extract and strategic interventions against the microbial symphony by Jeevitha M., Vinodhini Subramaniyam, Moorthi Pichumani, Shubashini K. Sripathi

“…The DPPH method confirmed the antioxidant activity of the AgNPs. EDS data indicated that the nanoparticles contained pure silver. …”
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