Using revised oral assessment guide to assess association between oral health and mortality in older inpatients: a single-center observational cohort study by Kuan-Ying Chen, Shih-Yi Lin, Shuo-Chun Weng, Yu-Shan Lee, Fu-Hsuan Kuo, Ya-Hui Yeh

“…Cox regression was executed to identify associated factors. Results 360 patients were enrolled in the study. …”
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Sistem Pengenalan Wajah 3D Menggunakan ICP dan SVM by Nadya Viana De Lima, Ledya Novamizanti, Eko Susatio

“…Efficiency and accuracy are the main factors that face recognition is widely applied. In this study, the identification system was implemented in the form of 3-dimensional face recognition based on template matching using the Iterative Closest Point (ICP) method and Support Vector Machine (SVM) classification. …”
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Perceptions of Stigma Among Patients With Hepatitis B in Germany: Cross-Sectional Survey by Bettina M Zimmermann, Theresa Willem, Michael Rost, Nina Matthes, Alena Buyx

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to describe the prevalence of perceived social stigma among patients with hepatitis B in Germany and to assess what factors are associated with perceptions of hepatitis B–related stigma. …”
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A randomized controlled trial combining house screening and insecticide-treated nets reduces malaria transmission in northwestern Ethiopia by Aklilu K. Belay, Abebe Asale, Catherine L. Sole, Abdullahi A. Yusuf, Baldwyn Torto, Zewdu Abro, Menale Kassie, Clifford M. Mutero, David P. Tchouassi

“…Future research should explore the interactions between vector behavioral adaptations, ecological and social factors contributing to residual transmission, even with seemingly effective control measures.…”
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Theoretical models to guide undergraduate medical curriculum development: an integrative review by Xin Yin, Luo Wang, Qiu Li, Jiachen Han, Fang Zhou, Shuo Wang

“…We have integrated them into a comprehensive theoretical framework comprising four essential steps: situational analysis of curriculum development, delineation of curriculum objectives, design of curriculum material, and implementation and assessment of the curriculum. Of the 13 studies examining course delivery effectiveness, prevalent evaluation methods comprised quantitative assessments and qualitative feedback. …”
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Analysis of vulnerability, its drivers, and strategies applied towards reducing the pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood vulnerability to climatic shocks by Daniel Assefa Tofu, Tegegn Dilbato, Chalchisa Fana, Niguse Bekele Dirbaba, Gutu Tesso

“…This study was therefore initiated to assess how vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods are to climate change, as well as to estimate the effects, and pinpoint potential response measures that could be implemented in the study area. Data were gathered by surveys, focused group and expert group discussions. …”
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Optimizing Location of Car-Sharing Stations Based on Potential Travel Demand and Present Operation Characteristics: The Case of Chengdu by Yu Cheng, Xu Chen, Xiaohua Ding, Linting Zeng

“…This study focuses on a more competitive market and finds the influential factors on order number. Suggestions on the optimal location of stations are given in consideration of competitors. …”
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Ethical climate in higher education: The interplay of leadership, moral efficacy, and team cohesion in diverse cultural contexts by Qaiser Mohi Ud Din, Aqsa Tahir, Yang Xiaojuan, Sultan Alqahtani, Nagina Gul

“…Ethical climate, ethical leadership, team cohesion, and collective moral efficacy influence organizational integrity and performance within higher education institutions. How do these factors interact within various cultural and institutional contexts, and what mechanisms reveal their relationships? …”
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The Determinants of the Expansion of the Exchange Rate on The Black Market in The Maghreb by Said El Bouazizi

“…The relevance of this study is to determine the leverage of the exchange rate on the black market, which will determine the causes and factors of the expansion of this market. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the key determinants of determining the nature and dynamics of the black market exchange rate, as exemplified by the Maghreb countries in the context of long-term relations. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NONCONFORMIST BEHAVIOR OF MODERN RUSSIAN YOUTH by O. Yu. Otrokov

“…In the near future great transformation is anticipated in the field of state youth policy due to a number of innovations formed in the context of implementation of Federal Law "On youth policy in the Russian Federation". …”
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Outcomes of patients with acute large anterior circulation vessel occlusion by Pornpatr A. Dharmasaroja, Vatcharasorn Panpattanakul, Sirinat Puengcharoen, Nattaphol Uransilp

“…This study aimed to assess the outcomes of patients with acute anterior circulation LVO by comparing data from before and after the implementation of MT, as well as identifying predictors of favorable outcomes in these patients. …”
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Profiling malaria infection among under-five children in the Democratic Republic of Congo. by Jacques B O Emina, Henry V Doctor, Yazoumé Yé

“…These findings suggest that the prevalence of malaria infection is driven by interactions among environmental factors, socioeconomic characteristics, and probably differences in the implementation of malaria programs across the country. …”
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Effect of clinical supervision in improving the pedagogical competence of SDN 2 Cigedug teachers by Eli Latipah, Dinn Wahyudin

“…Clinical supervision is an approach principals take to help teachers improve competence based on the results of reflection on planning, implementing, and evaluating their learning in the classroom to improve the quality of learning. …”
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Projecting the long-term impact of school- or community-based mass-treatment interventions for control of Schistosoma infection. by Xiaoxia Wang, David Gurarie, Peter L Mungai, Eric M Muchiri, Uriel Kitron, Charles H King

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>At typical levels of treatment adherence (60 to 70%), current WHO recommendations will likely not achieve effective suppression of Schistosoma prevalence unless implemented for ≥6 years. Following more aggressive 4 year annual intervention, some communities may be able to continue without further intervention for 8-10 years, while in higher-risk communities, annual treatment may prove necessary until eco-social factors fostering transmission are removed. …”
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Indoor and Outdoor Air Microbial Contamination During Different Reconstruction Methods of Historic Buildings by Anett Lippai, Ádám Leelőssy, Donát Magyar

“…The quality of indoor air is dependent on a number of factors, including the presence of microorganisms that colonize the building materials. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES IN THE CONTEXT OF A CHOICE OF ENERGY SECURITY STRATEGY by Oksana Mykoliuk, Nataliia Prylepa

“…The goal of this article is to identify the conditions and criteria of a choice of energy security strategy of enterprises taking into account the factors and threats of the internal and external environment. …”
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, use, and discontinuation among Lake Victoria fisherfolk in Uganda: A cross-sectional population-based study. by Kauthrah Ntabadde, Joseph Kagaayi, Victor Ssempijja, Xinyi Feng, Robert Kairania, Joseph Lubwama, Robert Ssekubugu, Ping Teresa Yeh, Joseph Ssekasanvu, Aaron A R Tobian, Caitlin E Kennedy, Lisa A Mills, Stella Alamo, Philip Kreniske, John Santelli, Lisa J Nelson, Steven J Reynolds, Larry William Chang, Gertrude Nakigozi, Mary Kate Grabowski

“…We examined associations between demographic, behavioral, and health utilization factors with each outcome using age-adjusted modified Poisson regression. …”
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Optimal Overall Dimensions of a Surface Acoustic Waves Ring Resonator by S. Yu. Shevchenko, D. A. Mikhailenko

“…Mathematical processing was implemented in AutoCAD and COMSOL Multiphysics.Results. …”
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A review of cardioprotective effect of ginsenosides in chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity by Hadi Zare-Zardini, Mohammad-Taghi Hedayati-Goudarzi, Ameneh Alizadeh, Fatemeh Sadeghian-Nodoushan, Hossein Soltaninejad

“…., dexrazoxane), dose adjustments, alternative treatment regimens, and the implementation of preventive measures, such as lifestyle modifications and the management of cardiovascular risk factors. …”
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Emerging Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Bluetongue, and Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Algeria by Ilhem Zouyed, Sabrina Boussena, Nacira Ramdani, Houssem Eddine Damerdji, Julio A. Benavides, Hacène Medkour

“…However, their dynamics remain mostly unknown, limiting the implementation of effective preventive and control measures. …”
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