Habilidades de alfabetización digital en estudiantes de postgrado de la Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana = Digital Literacy Skills in Postgraduate Students at the Universidad... by Nicol Coccio Muñoz, Remy Cáceres Álvarez, Francisca Castillo Guzmán, Catalina González Castro, María Venegas Vidal, Cherie Flores-Fernández

“…The findings demonstrate the necessity of implementing mechanisms and strategies for improving the digital literacy in graduate students of the institution.…”
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Can playing Dungeons and Dragons be good for you? A registered exploratory pilot programme using offline tabletop role-playing games to mitigate social anxiety and reduce problemat... by Joël Billieux, Loïs Fournier, Lucien Rochat, Iliyana Georgieva, Charlotte Eben, Marc Malmdorf Andersen, Daniel L. King, Olivier Simon, Yasser Khazaal, Andreas Lieberoth, Jonathan Bloch

“…Moreover, participants were largely able to attain the progressively more difficult objectives implemented in the TTRPG programme. Multiple single-case analyses showed that most participants benefited from the intervention through a reduction in social anxiety symptoms and problematic gaming symptoms, although to varying degrees. …”
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Analysis of the current status and influencing factors of oral health-related quality of life in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances from the perspective of self-efficacy by Wanying Su, Xiaowen Feng, Cuiyin Peng, Fang Shen, Yanyan Wu, Yun Rao, Anqi Cai, Wei Xiao

“…Healthcare providers should consider implementing self-efficacy-focused interventions to improve oral health outcomes and enhance quality of life throughout orthodontic care.…”
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Review of Uganda’s high-risk Ebola preparedness activities enabling prompt control of imported Ebola Virus Outbreak from the Democratic Republic of Congo, June 2019 by Sandra Nabatanzi, Allan Niyonzima Muruta, Issa Makumbi, Alex Riolexus Ario, Benon Kwesiga, Atek Atwiine Kagirita, Lilian Bulage, Bernard Lubwama, Doreen Nsiimire Gonahasa, Paul Mbaka, Innocent Komakech, Maureen Nabatanzi, Felix Ocom, Jaco Homsy, Vance Brown, Joseph Ojwang, David Matseketse, Ida Marie Ameda, Simon Kyazze, Allan Mpairwe, Julie Harris, Henry Gatyanga Mwebesa, Miriam Nanyunja

“…Preparedness activities implemented systematically could enable effective and efficient response to similar high-risk situations in the future.…”
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Occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites in local ducks at varying altitudes in Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Santika Anggrahini, Irkham Widiyono, Zein Ahmad Baihaqi, Ahmad Sofyan, Randi Mulianda, Wulandari Wulandari, Fitrine Ekawasti, Ima Fauziah, Sadarman Sadarman, Miarsono Sigit, Hendra Herdian, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad, Efi Rokana

“…., are the most persistent and widespread parasites. Implementing targeted deworming programs during the rainy season, improving farm sanitation, and educating farmers on parasite monitoring could help mitigate infections and improve duck health and productivity.…”
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Detection of diagnostic somatic copy number alterations from cerebrospinal fluid cell-free DNA in brain tumor patients by Svenja Klinsing, Julia Beck, Katharina J. Weber, Kirsten Bornemann-Kolatzki, Mareike Dettki, Hans Urban, Bastian Roller, Kai U. Chow, Henning Reis, Peter J. Wild, Ekkehard Schuetz, Philipp Euskirchen, Joachim P. Steinbach, Michael W. Ronellenfitsch, Patrick N. Harter, Pia S. Zeiner

“…Also, diagnostically relevant genomic alterations as well as essential and desirable SCNAs as implemented in the current WHO classification of CNS tumors for certain primary brain tumor subtypes were traceable. …”
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An observational, multigenerational platform for health systems and population health interventions to minimise intergenerational transmission of non-communicable diseases in India... by Vaman Khadilkar, Tarun Reddy Katapally, Jasmin Bhawra, Neha Kajale, Rubina Mandlik, Vivek Patwardhan, Demi Miriam, Dipali Ladkat, Chidvilas More, Ketan Gondhalekar, Anuradha Vaman Khadilkar

“…Taking a life course perspective, this multigenerational cohort study aims to investigate behavioural, socioecological, and socioeconomic determinants of growth and NCD risk, as well as healthcare access and utilisation among preadolescents and their parents.Methods and analysis The study is being implemented by the Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute (HCJMRI) using a prospective, multigenerational cohort design to investigate NCD risk over 15 years. …”
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Using a robust decision making (RDM) approach to explore current and future vulnerabilities of a semi-arid coastal basin: a case study of the Quilimarí basin in Chile by David Poblete, David Poblete, Sebastián Vicuña, Sebastián Vicuña, Sebastián Vicuña, Sebastián Aedo, Edmundo Molina-Perez, Hermilo Cortés, Oscar Melo, Oscar Melo, Anahí Ocampo-Melgar, Kiara Tesen, Kiara Tesen, Francisco Suárez, Francisco Suárez, Juan Pablo Herane, Francisco Meza, Francisco Meza, Francisco Meza, Katherine Duarte, Diego González, Sarah Leray, Sarah Leray, Megan Williams, Megan Williams, Megan Williams, Aurora Gaxiola, Aurora Gaxiola, Aurora Gaxiola, Gabriela Alfaro, David Morales-Moraga, David Morales-Moraga

“…We present the initial stages of implementing an RDM process with key local decisionmakers to explore the expected impacts of socio-hydrological stressors and uncertainties on the main water-dependent objectives. …”
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Wearable Activity Trackers and Physical Activity Levels Among Members of the Athens Medical Association in Greece by Stamatios Lampsas, Georgios Marinos, Dimitrios Lamprinos, Panagiotis Theofilis, George E. Zakynthinos, Ioannis Gialamas, Antonios Lysandrou, Sotirios Pililis, Loukia Pliouta, Georgia Tzioumi, Eleni Anastasopoulou, Vaia Lambadiari, Evangelos Oikonomou, Gerasimos Siasos

“…Finally, users of WATs compared to non-users showed higher willingness to reduce body weight (58.5% vs. 48%, <i>p</i> = 0.01), apply dietary restrictions (36.5% vs. 29.6%, <i>p</i> = 0.05), and greater motivation for weekly physical exercise (74.1% vs. 32.4%, <i>p</i> < 0.001); Conclusion: Physicians using WATs demonstrate increased exercise training time, greater awareness of WHO guidelines and a higher propensity to implement dietary restrictions compared to non-users. …”
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Establishment and function of the rhizosphere fungal community in rare and endangered plant Alsophila spinulosa by Zhang Hui-Min, Zhang Hui-Min, Yan Ling-Bin, Yan Ling-Bin, Yuan Dong-Mei, Yuan Dong-Mei, Liu Feng, Liu Feng, Cao Xiu-Gang, Cao Xiu-Gang, Wang Dai-Yan, Wang Dai-Yan, He Qin-Qin, Mu Jun, Yu Li-Fei, Yu Li-Fei, Liu Yuan, Liu Yuan, Chen Zhi-Fei, Chen Zhi-Fei

“…Future investigations should: Quantify the specific contribution of Flavodon to A. spinulosa; Decipher the mechanistic linkages between these fungi and the plant’s stress resistance traits; Implement plant–soil-microbe synergistic restoration strategies to enhance natural regeneration capacity of A. spinulosa populations.…”
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Differential associations between synthetic endocrine disruptors and renal function impairment across varying degrees in middle-aged and older adult populations by Junfang Mu, Yajing Li, Yajing Li, Lu He, Lu He, Mingyan Ma, Mohan Zhang, Xin Wang, Danhui Mao, Danhui Mao, Danhui Mao

“…Based on the findings, enhanced monitoring and health education regarding environmental exposure to synthetic EDs such as N-perfluorooctanoic acid, MECP phthalate, and Diethylthiophosphate can be implemented to reduce public exposure risks.…”
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The co-occurrence of tet(X4) and tmexCD2-toprJ2 mediated tigecycline resistance in Raoultella ornithinolytica by Weishuai Zhai, Lu Liu, Jijun Kang, Mengjin Xiao, Yiqing Wang, Yao Wang, Yingbo Shen, Congming Wu, Jianzhong Shen, Yang Wang, Dejun Liu

“…Enhanced surveillance in slaughterhouses, along with targeted interventions, should be implemented to mitigate the potential spread of mobile tigecycline resistance throughout the food production chain.…”
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Effectiveness of the Pediatric Nursing Excellence Model on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practice in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, Alaa Hussain Hafiz, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Nouran Essam Katooa, Areej Abunar, Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz, Samia Ibrahim Mabrouk Baraka, Mostafa Shaban, Nagwa Ibrahim Mabrouk Baraka

“…This evidence supports implementing specialized nursing education models to improve pediatric care quality in orthopedic settings.…”
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Development and validation of a prognostic model for patients with cT1-4N1-3M1 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: based on the SEER database and the Chinese cohort study by Xiao-Mei Wang, Can-Tong Liu, Can-Tong Liu, Can-Tong Liu, Jia-Tao Huang, Jia-Tao Huang, Zhi-Han Zhang, Yi-Wei Xu, Yi-Wei Xu, Yi-Wei Xu, Fang-Cai Wu, Fang-Cai Wu, Fang-Cai Wu, Yu-Hui Peng, Yu-Hui Peng, Yu-Hui Peng

“…The OS of the high-risk group was shorter than that of the low-risk group in three cohorts.ConclusionWe developed and validated an individualized survival prediction nomogram for predicting OS in ESCC patients with cT1-4N1-3M1 stage, which may help clinicians to assess the situation of advanced ESCC patients and implement further treatment.…”
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Isolation, Antibacterial Activity and Molecular Identification of Avocado Rhizosphere Actinobacteria as Potential Biocontrol Agents of <i>Xanthomonas</i> sp. by Jesús Rafael Trinidad-Cruz, Gabriel Rincón-Enríquez, Zahaed Evangelista-Martínez, Luis López-Pérez, Evangelina Esmeralda Quiñones-Aguilar

“…Initially, soil samples collected from avocado tree orchards were treated by dry heat air and microwave irradiation; thereafter, isolation was implemented. Then, antibacterial activity (AA) of isolates was evaluated by the double-layer agar method. …”
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A study of measurement scenarios for the future CO2M mission: avoidance of detector saturation and the impact on XCO₂ retrievals by M. Weimer, M. Hilker, S. Noël, M. Reuter, M. Buchwitz, B. Fuentes Andrade, R. Lang, B. Sierk, Y. Meijer, H. Bovensmann, J. P. Burrows, H. Bösch

“…We use the Fast atmOspheric traCe gAs retrievaL (FOCAL) algorithm, which has been selected to be one of the operational greenhouse gas retrieval algorithms to be implemented within the CO2M ground segment. In order to avoid saturation, the number of read-outs per sampling time can be increased and the signals can be co-added on board, which we refer to as “temporal oversampling” in this study. …”
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HBV and HCV testing outcomes among marginalized communities in Italy, 2019–2024: a prospective studyResearch in context by Monica Monti, Teresita Caruso, Alice Castellaccio, Irene De Giorgi, Gabriella Cavallini, Maria Laura Manca, Serena Lorini, Silvia Marri, Luisa Petraccia, Francesco Madia, Cristina Stasi, Laura Carraresi, Elisabetta Lorefice, Sara Irene Bonelli, Alessandro Nerli, Mouheb M.A. Mudalal, Lorenzo Martini, Stefano Gitto, Eleonora Carradori, Adela Xheka, Irene Bendini, Samuele Lukolic’, Lorenzo Latella, Donatella Aquilini, Pierluigi Blanc, Anna Linda Zignego, Laura Gragnani

“…The results stress the need to implement marginalized groups screening to target HBV/HCV hidden infections, reducing disparities in healthcare and advancing towards the WHO 2030 elimination goal. …”
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Connectivity between long-term care homes and subsequent SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks by Yiqing Xia, Huiting Ma, Kamil Malikov, Sharon E. Straus, Christine Fahim, Gary Moloney, Qing Huang, Sahar Asgari, Jamie M. Boyd, Irene Ferro, Jaimie Johns, Kamran Khan, Jaydeep Mistry, Linwei Wang, Adrienne K. Chan, Stefan D. Baral, Mathieu Maheu-Giroux, Sharmistha Mishra

“…However, once importation has occurred, other facility-level factors including facility infrastructure and staff benefits are more important in shaping outbreak size. Implementing these structural strategies to meet the LTCH workers and residents’ needs are pivotal to prevent and manage future respiratory virus outbreaks.…”
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Impact of steatotic liver diseases on diabetes mellitus risk in patients with atrial fibrillation: a nationwide population study by Hyunho Ryu, So-Ryoung Lee, Eue-Keun Choi, Young-Hae Go, Kyung-Yeon Lee, JungMin Choi, Seokmoon Han, Jae-Hyun Kim, Hyo-Jeong Ahn, Soonil Kwon, Bong-Seoung Kim, Kyung-Do Han, Seil Oh, Gregory Y. H. Lip

“…Conclusion SLD confers an increased risk of new-onset DM in AF patients, especially in younger adults. Implementing management strategies to prevent DM in AF patients with SLD might mitigate the risk of DM and its potential impact on AF-related outcomes. …”
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Selection of favorable shale lithofacies based on an integrated geology and engineering approach: a case study of Lishu Fault Depression in Songliao Basin by Xuan LIN, Jianfeng ZHU, Haiming PANG, Zhongbo LI, Wei WANG, Shuo LIU, Haibin LI, Zhenxue JIANG, Zhuo LI, Chunyu QIN, Kangbo CHEN

“…The most favorable lithofacies in the study area were identified as the organic-rich laminated calcareous mixed shale and the organic-rich laminated siliceous mixed shale. After implementing the integrated geology and engineering production approach in well X-A, shale gas production increased substantially. …”
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