The effect of using red algae powder on growth indices, some serum and mucus indices, and mucus protein patterns in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fry by Fatemeh Abdollahnejad, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Hamed Paknejad, Abdolmajid Hajimoradlou, Mohamdreza Imanpuor

“…Fish mucus samples and blood samples were also collected. Data analysis and determination of significant levels were performed using SPSS 16 software and Duncan's statistical test with a confidence level of 95% and One-Way ANOVA test. …”
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Effects on childhood infections of promoting safe and hygienic complementary-food handling practices through a community-based programme: A cluster randomised controlled trial in a... by Semira Manaseki-Holland, Buba Manjang, Karla Hemming, James T Martin, Christopher Bradley, Louise Jackson, Makie Taal, Om Prasad Gautam, Francesca Crowe, Bakary Sanneh, Jeroen Ensink, Tim Stokes, Tim Stokes, Sandy Cairncross

“…After consent for trial participation and baseline data were collected, 30 villages (clusters) were randomly assigned to intervention or control, stratified by population size and geography. …”
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Trends and inequalities in full immunisation coverage among one-year-olds in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019 by Augustus Osborne, Camilla Bangura, Umaru Sesay, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…A descriptive approach was adopted for the analysis. Simple [difference (D) and ratio (R)] and complex [population attributable risk (PAR) and population attributable fraction (PAF)] measures of inequalities were computed using the World Health Organization’s Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (WHO’s HEAT) software. …”
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A comparative evaluation of the physico- and bio-chemical characteristics and antioxidant activities of six Argan (Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels) varieties by Abderrahim Asbbane, Mohamed Ibourki, Otmane Hallouch, Samira Oubannin, Ali El Boukhari, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Khang Wen Goh, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Naima Ait Aabd, Dominique Guillaume, Zoubida Charrouf, Saïd Gharby

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Study of the Role of the Tumor Microenvironment in Ovarian Cancer (MICO): A Prospective Monocentric Trial by Martina Arcieri, Eleonora Capezzali, Stefano Restaino, Sara Pregnolato, Laura Mariuzzi, Alessandro Mangogna, Maria Orsaria, Angelica Tulisso, Silvia Tonon, Maria De Martino, Miriam Isola, Lorenza Driul, Carlo Pucillo, Giovanni Scambia, Barbara Frossi, Giuseppe Vizzielli

“…Simultaneously, we will characterize through multiparameter cytofluorimetric analysis the composition of the OC TME, focusing on B lymphocytes and mast cells whose roles in ovarian cancer remain controversial and underinvestigated. …”
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Construction of a clinical prediction model for overall survival and cancer-specific survival in malignant phyllode tumor of the breast based on the SEER database by Chenggeng Pan, Ruokuo Han, Senzhe Xia, Dingwei Fan, Daqing Yang, Haiguang Ma

“…Methods From the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, clinicopathological data of MPTB patients diagnosed between 2000 and 2020 were collected. …”
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Impact of SLR long-term mean range biases on SLRF2020-based orbits of altimetry satellites by Sergei Rudenko, Mathis Bloßfeld, Alexander Kehm, Denise Dettmering, Julian Zeitlhöfler

“…These RBs were subtracted from the SLR observations used to compute the official ILRS (International Laser Ranging Service) contribution to the ITRS 2020 realizations. …”
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Integrating the A2DS2 Score with 24-Hour ASPECTS and red cell distribution width for enhanced prediction of stroke-associated pneumonia following intravenous thrombolysis: model de... by Sarawut Krongsut, Nat Na-Ek, Atiwat Soontornpun, Niyada Anusasnee

“…The A2DS2 score is widely used to predict SAP risk but does not include 24-h non-contrast computed tomography-Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score (NCCT-ASPECTS) or red cell distribution width (RDW). …”
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Exposure to microplastics during pregnancy and fetal liver function by Chuanzhuo Wang, Hua Chang, Huan Wang, Hui Li, Silu Ding, Fang Ren

“…Emerging evidence suggests that in-utero exposure to microplastics (MPs) may have physiological consequences for fetal development, yet human data remain limited. This study investigates the association between placental microplastic exposure and umbilical liver enzyme levels as markers of fetal hepatic function. …”
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Evaluation of comprehensive abortion care service in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia: mixed case study design by Birtukan Demis Getaneh, Nigusu Worku, Kaleb Assegid Demissie, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Melak Jejaw

“…Binary logistic regression analysis was computed to identify eligible variables for the multivariable logistic regression, and a variable with p-value < 0.05 at adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was declared as statistically significant. …”
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Multimorbidity of cardiometabolic diseases: a cross-sectional study of patterns, clusters and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa by Charles Agyemang, Frederick Wekesah, Calistus Wilunda, Gershim Asiki, Peter Otieno, Richard E Sanya, Welcome Wami

“…Objective To determine the patterns of cardiometabolic multimorbidity and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Design We used data from the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance cross-sectional surveys conducted between 2014 and 2017.Participants The participants comprised 39, 658 respondents aged 15–69 years randomly selected from nine SSA countries using a multistage stratified sampling design.Primary outcome measure Using latent class analysis and agglomerative hierarchical clustering algorithms, we analysed the clustering of cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) including high blood sugar, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart attack, angina and stroke. …”
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Development of an eHealth Intervention Including Self-Management for Reducing Sedentary Time in the Transition to Retirement: Participatory Design Study by Lisa Hultman, Caroline Eklund, Petra von Heideken Wågert, Anne Söderlund, Maria Lindén, Magnus L Elfström

“…Three workshops were conducted with 6 older adults transitioning to retirement, 2 researchers, and 1 web designer. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data from the workshops. …”
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Navigation and non-navigation CT scan of the sinuses: comparison of the effective doses of radiation in children and adults by Noémie Villemure-Poliquin, Mario Chrétien, Jacques E. Leclerc

“…However, the increased tissue radiation required for data acquisition associated with 3D navigation protocols CT scans is a source of concern because of its potential health hazards. …”
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Transthoracic ultrasound shear-wave elastography: can it play a role in assessing peripheral lung lesions? by Manal A. Mahmoud, Samiaa Hamdy Sadek, Ramy Mohammed Ahmed, Asmaa Abdeltawab, Waleed Gamal Elddin Khaleel

“…Demographic and baseline data for patients exhibiting malignant lesions versus those with non-malignant lesions showed no significant differences. …”
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The Predictors of High Dietary Salt Intake among Hypertensive Patients in Iran by Parvin Reyhani, Fariba Azabdaftari, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mamagani, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi, Behjat Shokrvash

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to compute adjusted odds ratio (OR). …”
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Addressing the Knowledge Worker AI Literacy Gap with AI Technology by Shuyi WANG, Wen ZENG, Weishi ZHANG, Junjie LI

“…At the cognitive level, the research examines how AI agents can provide personalized knowledge services and help users build a systematic body of knowledge in a particular domain; at the practical level, it analyzes how AI tools can simplify professional tasks such as data analysis, and suggests how to improve knowledge workers' own ways and means of using AI tools through human-computer interaction and mastering effective AI problem-solving aids; at the assessment level, the application of AI tools in verifying the authenticity of information and the importance of the "human-in-the-loop" model in AI applications are discussed, emphasizing the need for human oversight. …”
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Factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone by Solomon Aiah Sogbeh, Alexander Ansah-Manu, Adel Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Yakubu Alhassan, James Sylvester Squire, Adolphina Addo-Lartey

“…Variables that were significant in bivariate analysis were included in the multivariable model. …”
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Implementation of singing groups for postnatal depression: experiences of participants and professional stakeholders in the SHAPER-PND randomised controlled trial by Emeline Han, Rachel Davis, Rachel Davis, Tayana Soukup, Tayana Soukup, Alexandra Bradbury, Julie Williams, Maria Baldellou Lopez, Lorna Greenwood, Rebecca Bind, Carolina Estevao, Tim Osborn, Hannah Dye, Kristi Priestley, Lavinia Rebecchini, Katie Hazelgrove, Manomani Manoharan, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Andy Healey, Paola Dazzan, Nick Sevdalis, Carmine M. Pariante, Daisy Fancourt, Ioannis Bakolis, Ioannis Bakolis, Alexandra Burton

“…Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 programme participants and 15 professional stakeholders involved in implementing the programme. Qualitative data were analysed using framework analysis.ResultsQuantitative results showed high levels of acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility among M4M participants, with median scores of 5/5 achieved on the AIM, IAM and FIM at 20 and 36-week follow up. …”
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Magnetic Field Meter Based on CMR-B-Scalar Sensor for Measurement of Microsecond Duration Magnetic Field Pulses by Pavel Piatrou, Voitech Stankevic, Nerija Zurauskiene, Skirmantas Kersulis, Mindaugas Viliunas, Algirdas Baskys, Martynas Sapurov, Vytautas Bleizgys, Darius Antonovic, Valentina Plausinaitiene, Martynas Skapas, Vilius Vertelis, Borisas Levitas

“…Films with different compositions were optimized and tested in pulsed magnetic fields. …”
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Exploring the Link between Extreme Coronal Line Emitters and Tidal Disruption Events by Weiyu Ding, Weiwen Kong, Jipeng Sui, Yao Yao, Zheyu Lin, Wei-Jian Guo, Hu Zou

“…Our analysis reveals 84 galaxies displaying coronal emission lines among 1.8 million unique targets. …”
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