Oral health-seeking behavior among different population groups in Enugu Nigeria. by Nkolika Uguru, Obinna Onwujekwe, Chibuzo Uguru, Udochukwu Ogu, Chinenye Okwuosa, Chinyere Okeke

“…The study explored dental caries treatment-seeking, oral health behavior of respondents using the three dynamics of the Andersen and Newman health utilization model; predisposing, enabling and need factors.<h4>Findings</h4>Recommendations from community members (48.9%), severity of disease (22.1%), and cost of treatment (19.4%) all influenced where oral healthcare was first sought. …”
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Being in a different world: a phenomenological study of life with gender dysphoria by Nasrin Rezaee, Mahnaz Ghaljeh, Sally Pezaro, Zahra Ghiasi, Marjan Mardani-Hamooleh

“…The experience of gender dysphoria is deeply influenced by cultural factors. Thus, cultural and educational interventions are required in Iran to change both attitudes and perceptions. …”
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An index-based approach to assess the vulnerability of coffee-based farmers to climate change and variability across districts in Western Ethiopia by Tesfaye Akafu, Diriba Korecha, Weyessa Garedew, Abayineh Amare

“…Spatial disparity in vulnerability is explained by the heterogeneity of socioeconomic and biophysical factors. Food, water, and climate variability contributed to the high vulnerability of farming households in all districts. …”
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Healing through art: a thematic synthesis within a quasi-systematic review of art’s impact on adult mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic by Hayley Stevenson, Mamdooh Alzyood

“…However, equitable implementation requires hybrid delivery models and cultural adaptation. …”
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Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin: Uptake and challenges in rural Coimbatore by Iswarya Natarajan, Kathiravan Rajendran, Seetharaman Narayanan, Jeevithan Shanmugam

“…The issues perceived with OAD were distance (28.8%) and privacy concerns (12.5%). After SBM-G implementation, 78.3% reported using the IHHL ‘all the time’, reflecting a substantial shift in behaviour. …”
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A realist evaluation to explain and understand the role of paramedics in primary care by Georgette Eaton, Geoff Wong, Stephanie Tierney, Veronika Williams, Kamal R. Mahtani

“…It offers insights into factors relating to their deployment, employment, and how they fit within the wider primary care team. …”
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Whole-Grain Intake in Mid-Life and Healthy Ageing in the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health Cohort by Anne Kirstine Eriksen, Mia Klinten Grand, Cecilie Kyrø Panton, Jan Wohlfahrt, Kim Overvad, Anne Tjønneland, Anja Olsen

“…Hence, there is an interest in identifying factors associated with longer and healthier life in older ages. …”
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Hydrological model and integrated GIS techniques for simulation and analysis of the long-term water balance in a coastal aquifer, Spain by Ehab Mohammad Amen, María Luisa Calvache

“…The model findings have also allowed implementation of a regional groundwater model for the study area, which can be used to simulate different aquifer management scenarios. …”
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Analysis of Foundation Reinforcement Schemes for Shield Tunnels in Wenzhou Soft Soil Strata Based on Long-term Settlement Control by GOU Changfei, XIE Botao

“…[Objective] After the shield tunnels in soft soil areas are put into operation, long-term settlement of the tunnel caused by various factors poses a threat on the safety of rail transit operation. …”
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Bioecology of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), its management and potential patterns of seasonal spread in Africa. by Saliou Niassy, Mawufe Komi Agbodzavu, Emily Kimathi, Berita Mutune, El Fatih M Abdel-Rahman, Daisy Salifu, Girma Hailu, Yeneneh T Belayneh, Elias Felege, Henri E Z Tonnang, Sunday Ekesi, Sevgan Subramanian

“…Data collected from the CBFAMFEW initiative in East Africa and other FAW monitoring efforts in Africa were merged and analysed to determine the factors that are related to FAW population dynamics. …”
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Healthcare professionals’ knowledge and practices in managing ototoxicity in children with cancer by Kajal Ramnarian, Jessica Paken

“…This study supports audiologists in effectively implementing and overseeing ototoxicity monitoring programme.…”
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COGNITIVE MODELING OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS IN THE TRAINING OF SPECIALISTS by Liubava Chernova, Lyudmyla Chernova

“…Forms of practical implementation of knowledge management are also considered: educational organization, knowledge library and strategic awareness. …”
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Concurrent highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus and Salmonella pullorum infections: unusual mortality patterns in Rhode Island red birds in India: a case study by Shreeniwas Singh, Soumajit Sarkar, Sandip Garai, Sunita Kumari Murmu, Saroj Kumar Thakur, Shreya Sinha, Amit Kumar Jha, K. C. Nikhil

“…Despite multiple risk factors like large flock size, mixed breeds, and vulnerable birds, the mortality rate was surprisingly low. …”
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Parameters of complete blood count and coronary lesions in predicting inhospital mortality in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction after percutaneous coro... by B. I. Geltser, K. I. Shahgeldyan, I. G. Domzhalov, N. S. Kuksin, V. N. Kotelnikov

“…The greatest contribution to the implementation of the end point was associated with the level of hemoglobin, white blood cells, immune-inflammatory index and neutrophils &gt;75,4%. …”
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Geographically Aware Air Quality Prediction Through CNN-LSTM-KAN Hybrid Modeling with Climatic and Topographic Differentiation by Yue Hu, Yitong Ding, Wenjing Jiang

“…First, Shapiro–Wilk normality testing (<i>p</i> < 0.05) revealed non-Gaussian distribution characteristics in the observational data, providing statistical justification for implementing Gaussian filtering-based noise suppression. …”
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Wearable Visual Biofeedback of Vertical Ground Reaction Force Enables More Symmetrical Force Production During Deadlifting and Squatting by Jacob Smith, Safeer Farrukh Siddicky, Hao-Yuan Hsiao

“…Background/Objectives: Asymmetries in force production, characterized by vertical ground reaction forces (VGRFs), during lower-limb bilateral movements such as deadlifting and squatting, are considered biomechanical risk factors for injury. Real-time biofeedback has been used to modify lower limb force production but typically implements monitors. …”
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Radiation exposure in recurrent medical imaging: identifying drivers and high-risk populations by Juan Chen, Juan Chen, Jianjun Zheng, Qun Zhang, Jingfeng Zhang, Qi Dai, Dandan Zhang

“…This review analyzes the driving factors of recurrent medical imaging examinations, identifies high-risk populations, and evaluates the potential health risks associated with cumulative radiation exposure, aiming to optimize imaging techniques and dose management strategies. …”
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EVALUATION OF SEISMIC IMPACTS OF STRONG EARTHQUAKES IN VARIOUS PERMAFROST AND SEISMIC ZONES OF THE MONGOLIAN-SIBERIAN REGION by V. I. Dzhurik, E. V. Bryzhak, S. P. Serebrennikov, A. Yu. Yeskin

“…Based on the study of the features of seismicity within the limits of continuous permafrost and in transitional climatic zones, the influence of natural and climatic factors on the magnitude of seismic impacts is revealed. …”
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Interpretable multi-label classification model for predicting post-anesthesia care unit complications: a prospective cohort study by Guoting Ma, Wenjun Yan, Zunqiang Zhao, Yanjia Li, Lingkai Wang

“…Timely identification of these signs is essential for implementing comprehensive, systematic management strategies and delivering personalized anesthetic care. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Prioritizing customer and technical requirements for microgrid battery integration via a house of quality-driven decision-making approach by Hasan Dinçer, Serhat Yüksel, Serkan Eti, Yaşar Gökalp, Alexey Mikhaylov, Jaehyung An

“…Based on these results, some strategies should be implemented to increase the efficiency of energy storage processes in microgrid systems. …”
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