Intervention model in reducing the unmet need for contraception: a systematic literature review on technology-based, community, and health worker interventions by Lia Nurdini, Legina Anggraeni, Loveria Sekarrini, Petriana Ekklesia Mahmud, Sabarinah Prasetyo

“…Technology-based interventions, such as mobile phone instant messaging apps, were implemented in countries like Tajikistan, Bolivia, and Mozambique. …”
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Analysis of Heavy Metal Pollution in the Water of the Halda River: A Distinctive Breeding Habitat for Carp Fish in Bangladesh by Afsana Kamal, Md. Manzoorul Kibria, Shahadat Hossain, Chowdhury Kaiser Mahmud, Rashmi Roy, Nighat Sultana Resma

“…Conclusion Urgent initiatives need to be taken, and effective strategies must be implemented to control the different sources responsible for the entry of heavy metals into the Halda River water.…”
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Acceptability and feasibility of shared medical appointments to support self-management of anxiety and depression in primary care in England: a qualitative study of service user/pa... by Fiona Graham, Mei Yee Tang, Megan Hanrahan

“…Participants represented a broad age group (22–74 years) and a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.Results Three main themes were established: (1) motivation to attend an SMA, (2) barriers and challenges to SMA engagement and (3) implementation preferences. The concept of SMAs was largely acceptable to participants, although participants reported several factors that would influence their decision to attend an SMA. …”
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Congenital heart disease: epidemiological profile of live births, geographical distribution and temporal trends in Brazil from 2012 to 2022 by Gustavo Henrique Bernardo Cabral, João Victor Nascimento Guerra, Kevin Uchoa Pedrosa, Paloma Luna Maranhão Conrado, Jorge Henrique de Aguiar Fonseca, Valda Lúcia Moreira Luna, Pauliana Valéria Machado Galvão, George Alessandro Maranhão Conrado

“…Their etiology is predominantly multifactorial, arising from a complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors. Objective To analyze the epidemiological profile, spatial distribution, and temporal trend of reported live births with CHD between 2012 and 2022 nationwide. …”
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Transformation of the Personnel Policy of Russian Universities Participating in Project 5-100: The Case of National Research Nuclear University Mephi by E. A. Drugova, I. B. Pleshkevich, T. V. Klimova

“…National academic excellence programs have contributed to strengthening the performance-based governance in universities all over the world. These factors had deeply influenced the transformation of HRM practices at universities. …”
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Recruiting and retaining participants in e-Delphi surveys for core outcome set development: Evaluating the COMiT'ID study. by Deborah Ann Hall, Harriet Smith, Eithne Heffernan, Kathryn Fackrell, Core Outcome Measures in Tinnitus International Delphi (COMiT’ID) Research Steering Group

“…However, the recruitment and retention of participants can be deterred by various factors (e.g. language barriers and iterative, time-consuming rounds). …”
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The association between cariogenic diet and dental caries in the Azar cohort population: a cross-sectional study by Maryam Hosseinpour Sarmadi, Nasrin Sharififard, Zeinab Mahboobi, Elnaz Faramarzi, Omid Zohdi

“…Abstract Background Dental caries are influenced by the interplay of tooth structure, biofilm, dietary sugars, salivary factors, and genetic predispositions. However, limited research has examined the relationship between sugar intake and dental caries in adults. …”
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Osteoporosis and fracture risk among individuals with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Maryam Afraie, Kamran Zamani, Ghobad Moradi, Sorour Khateri, Nikta Nikbakht, Yousef Moradi

“…These individuals are at increased risk of bone-related complications due to antiretroviral therapy, immunologic dysregulation, and lifestyle factors. The review also assessed the comparative risk of bone loss and fractures in PLWHIV compared with the general population without HIV. …”
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Integrating population-based biobanks: Catalyst for advances in precision health by Jui-Chu Lin, Yi-Lien Liu, Wesley Wei-Wen Hsiao, Chien-Te Fan

“…These recommendations can increase the utility of biobanks in realizing precision health. A case study implemented at Taoyuan Tiansheng Hospital demonstrated the effectiveness of these recommendations for achieving precision health and enhancing the value of biobanks. …”
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Evolution of diagnosis standards for diabetes in China and blood glucose management for special populations by ZOU Huimin, WANG Suijun

“…Early detection of diabetes and the implementation of effective interventions are crucial for preventing complications. …”
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Isoimperatorin, a natural furanocoumarin, ameliorates ulcerative colitis by inducing Treg cell generation and promoting mucosal healing by Yulai Fang, Shichen Min, Hongxin Chen, Zhenxing Zhu, Yanan Li, Yiheng Tong, Jingyi Hu, Lei Zhu, Hong Shen

“…Finally, a Treg cell depletion assay was implemented to verify the Treg cell-dependent effect of isoimperatorin on repairing intestinal barrier injury to ameliorate UC. …”
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Caper bush (Capparis spinosa L.) bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity as affected by adaptation to harsh soils by Elham Yousefi, Mehdi Abedi, Tahereh A. Aghajanzadeh, Diego A. Moreno

“…The majority of studied factors correlated well with TPC. Our results supported the potential of caper bush (C. spinosa) as a underexploited food rich in bioactivephytochemicals adapted to harsh soil conditions, with the potential for implementation in agroecosystems with adverse environmental conditions with the potential of better adaptation for securing the access to plant-derived foods.…”
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Association between social supports and depression among patients with diabetes mellitus in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Melese Linger Endalifer, Amanuel Addisu, Gedefaw Diress Alen, Belayneh Mengist

“…Additional studies exploring factors that might moderate or mediate this association are needed. …”
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LEGAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY: UKRAINIAN AND EUROPEAN DIMENSIONS by Olena Hafurova, Volodymyr Yermolenko, Tamara Novak

“…The necessity of the implementation of a state target programme for bioenergy in Ukraine has been demonstrated. …”
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Advantages of teaching Ukrainians the grammar of the Polish language using a communicative approach by Kozachenko Oleksii

“…When teaching grammar, psychological factors should also be taken into account, such as beliefs about the harmfulness of student correction by the teacher, 'communication trap', and critical assessment of one's own knowledge level. …”
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Construction of Personalized Predictive Models for Missed Medication Doses Using Wearable Device Data: Prospective Observational Study by Haru Iino, Hayato Kizaki, Shungo Imai, Satoko Hori

“…The app collected demographics, medication details, psychological factors, mealtimes, and daily missed dose events. …”
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Revitalizing Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Through Quality Assurance in Selected NVTIs in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Sylvia Asheley Gyampoh, Solomon Marfo Ayesu, Timothy Crentsil, Theresa Morty-Bayuko, Maud Schall

“…Findings: It was revealed that current quality assurance systems are low or non-existent, adversely affecting the quality of TVET. These factors hinder the transfer of necessary knowledge and skills to learners, preventing them from meeting Ghana's industrial needs. …”
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Informing proactive wildfire management that benefits vulnerable communities and ecological values by L. Mae Lacey, Justin P. Suraci, Caitlin E. Littlefield, Blake S. Busse, Brett G. Dickson

“…Our results highlight the importance of considering ecological and social factors when implementing wildfire mitigation treatments and provide actionable guidance for integrating these considerations into existing prioritizations. …”
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Meeting Global Health Needs via Infectious Disease Forecasting: Development of a Reliable Data-Driven Framework by Ravikiran Keshavamurthy, Karl T Pazdernik, Colby Ham, Samuel Dixon, Samantha Erwin, Lauren E Charles

“…Timely and accurate ID forecasting can result in more informed implementation of control measures and prevention policies. …”
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Effect of a Nutrition Education Program on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Dietary Practices, Anthropometry, and Hemoglobin in Peruvian Adolescents by Vasquez-Mamani LN, Cueva-Calizaya LA, Gálvez-Díaz NDC, Saintila J, Calizaya-Milla YE

“…A nutrition education intervention was conducted for 16 weeks.Results: After the implementation of the program, a significant improvement in knowledge scores (84.4%, p < 0.001), attitudes (59.1%, p < 0.001), and practices (47.7%, p < 0.001) scores was observed. …”
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