Facemask-wearing behavior to prevent COVID-19 and associated factors among public and private bank workers in Ethiopia. by Seada Hassen, Metadel Adane

“…Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and on-the-spot observational checklist. …”
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DUAL EDUCATION AS A MEAN OF ENSURING PROPER QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN MODERN UKRAINE by Микола Працьовитий, Оксана Требенко, Олександр Школьний, Яніна Гончаренко

“…Solving the problem is envisaged through the implementation of a set of measures to modernize the structure, content, technologies and methods of training mathematics teachers, including the development and implementation of mutually beneficial partnership models between higher education institutions, employers and students, aimed at increasing the effectiveness of practical training of future teachers for the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills, their social and professional adaptation in the conditions of real professional activity. …”
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Presence of toxin-producing bacterial pathogens and associated risk factors in neonatal diarrhea of piglets on commercial sow farms in Vietnam by Duy Tien Do, Tram Thi Ngoc Ngo, Huong Dieu Vu, Nhat Minh Duong, Sittikorn Traiyarach, Danh Cong Lai, Joaquin Miguel Escuder

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 commercial sow farms across North, Central, and South Vietnam between August and December 2023. Structured questionnaires captured data on farm characteristics, management practices, and health interventions. …”
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Gallic Acid Nanocrystal Hydrogel: A Novel Strategy for Promoting Wound Healing and Inhibiting Scar Formation by Yan M, Huang S, Li X, Wang Y, Zhong S, Ban J, Zhang S

“…Finally, the ability of GC-NCs-Gel to promote wound healing and inhibit scar formation was evaluated in a rat whole skin defect model.Results: The average particle size of GC-NCs was 348.20 ± 1.42 nm, and GC-NCs-Gel had a honeycomb porous structure with excellent swelling properties (963%), water vapor transmission rate (2400 g/m2/h), tensile stress (28,000 Pa), and adhesive strength (9.6 kPa). …”
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Consistency in self-reported age at first sex and marriage among adolescents and young adults in Northwestern Tanzania: insights from repeated responses by Jacqueline Materu, Jacqueline Materu, Jim Todd, Jim Todd, Emma Slaymaker, Mark Urassa, Milly Marston, Ties Boerma, Eveline T. Konje

“…A fixed-effects panel regression model was applied to assess within- and between-individual variability. …”
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Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation regulates gut microbiota mediated peripheral inflammation and metabolic disorders to suppress depressive-like behaviors in CUMS rat... by Xinjiang Zhang, Xun He, Yanan Zhao, Qi Zou, Yulong Liang, Jinling Zhang, Bowen Feng, Peijing Rong, Yu Wang

“…The gut microbiota and plasma were analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) techniques.ResultsBehavioral tests showed that taVNS significantly reversed the depressive-like behavior induced by CUMS in rats. 16S rRNA sequencing results showed that taVNS could improve the intestinal flora structure of CUMS rats. Microbial community characterization index showed that taVNS could reverse the gut microbiota dysbiosis in CUMS rats. …”
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The Relationship Between Cover Crop Species and Soil Fungal Communities in Irrigated Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley, Canada by Erika Y. Lin, Daniel Rosa, Mehdi Sharifi, Michael J. Noonan, Miranda Hart

“…We found that within sites, soil fungal communities did not vary greatly in composition and measures of community structure, regardless of cover crop identity. Nectriaceae were abundant across all samples, suggesting that cover crops may recruit certain fungal pathogens. …”
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95-95-95 HIV indicators among children younger than 15 years in South Africa: results from the 2017 national HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour, and communication survey by Rindidzani E. Magobo, Musawenkosi Mabaso, Sean Jooste, Lesiba Molopa, Inbarani Naidoo, Leickness Simbayi, Khangelani Zuma, Nompumelelo Zungu, Olive Shisana, Sizulu Moyo

“…Methods The data was collected as part of the 2017 cross-sectional, multistage cluster randomized population-based household National HIV survey. Age-appropriate structured questionnaires were utilized to gather sociodemographic data, HIV-related knowledge, risk behaviours, and health-related information. …”
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Preliminary Study on Characteristics of Dredged Sludge Treated by Vacuum Preloading Using Non-filter Membrane Straw Drainage Bodies by XU Gui-zhong, JIANG Ao, LI Xing-bing, LIU Chao, FU Xiao-jie

“…[Results] Drainage efficiency significantly improved, with the experimental group’s cumulative effluent volume 7.9%-22.1% higher than the control group, indicating that the three-dimensional pore structure of straw effectively alleviates the impact of clogging on drainage. …”
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Development of a herpes zoster vaccination intention scale and identification of factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among middle-aged and older attendees in community health... by Ying Gao, Ting Wei, Ruijie Gong, Linfei Cai, Yuhui Sheng, Meili Shang, Yang Ni

“…Data on socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors and vaccine hesitancy were collected using a structured questionnaire. A PMT-based HZ vaccination intention scale consisting of five dimensions (Intrinsic Rewards, Extrinsic Rewards, Self-Efficacy, Response Efficacy, and Response Costs) was developed. …”
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Research progress on physical and chemical properties of coal gasification slag and its preparation of building materials by Xiaowei GU, Xiaowei GE, Shaoqian LIU, Xuecheng DING, Li WANG, Dongwei HUANG, Dawei WANG, Yile MA

“…Its potential pozzolanic activity, abundant residual carbon content, high specific surface area, and partially glassy phase structure endow it with considerable application potential. …”
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Correlation between Rainfall and Runoff in Fuchun River Basin Based on Copula Functions and Kernel Density Estimation by YANG Sheng-mei, ZHU De-kang, CHENG Xiang, LI Bo, ZHU Yan-ze, MA Wen-sheng

“…The Gumbel-Copula function was further selected as the optimal Copula function to describe the dependence structure between rainfall and runoff in the river basin. …”
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Factors affecting the electrocardiographic QT interval in malaria: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data. by Xin Hui S Chan, Yan Naung Win, Ilsa L Haeusler, Jireh Y Tan, Shanghavie Loganathan, Sompob Saralamba, Shu Kiat S Chan, Elizabeth A Ashley, Karen I Barnes, Rita Baiden, Peter U Bassi, Abdoulaye Djimde, Grant Dorsey, Stephan Duparc, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Feiko O Ter Kuile, Marcus V G Lacerda, Amit Nasa, François H Nosten, Cyprian O Onyeji, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee, André M Siqueira, Joel Tarning, Walter R J Taylor, Giovanni Valentini, Michèle van Vugt, David Wesche, Nicholas P J Day, Christopher L-H Huang, Josep Brugada, Ric N Price, Nicholas J White

“…We searched clinical bibliographic databases (last on August 21, 2017) for studies of the quinoline and structurally related antimalarials for malaria-related indications in human participants in which electrocardiograms were systematically recorded. …”
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Multi-Omics and Sensory Analysis of <i>Coffea canephora</i>: Assessing the Impact of Roasting Speed on Safety and Energy Efficiency by Sara Triachini, Pier Paolo Becchi, Terenzio Bertuzzi, Ettore Capri, Mario Gabrielli, Luigi Lucini, Fosca Vezzulli

“…Notably, their interaction was identified as a statistically significant discriminant factor (Residual Structure Ratio <i>p</i>-value = 0.01), with the highest contribution to the model (Relative Sum of Squares = 32.6%). …”
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Detecting Artificial Intelligence–Generated Versus Human-Written Medical Student Essays: Semirandomized Controlled Study by Berin Doru, Christoph Maier, Johanna Sophie Busse, Thomas Lücke, Judith Schönhoff, Elena Enax- Krumova, Steffen Hessler, Maria Berger, Marianne Tokic

“…Each pair had similar content and structure: 1 text was written by a medical student, and the other was generated by ChatGPT (version 3.5, March 2023). …”
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COMPARISON OF CRUSTAL DEFORMATION RATES ESTIMATED FROM SEISMIC AND GPS DATA ON THE BISHKEK GEODYNAMIC POLYGON by N. A. Sycheva, A. N. Mansurov

“…In the entire modern structure of Tien Shan lengthwise zones of shearing (with both right- and left-lateral strike-slip faults) are observed, thus Tien Shancan be considered as a transpression zone. …”
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Negotiating Islamic Law through Custom: Resistance in Family Law Practices among the Anak Dalam Community in Jambi by Illy Yanti, Yuliatin Yuliatin, Siti Mahmudah, Mahluddin Mahluddin, Yuniar Galuh Larasati

“…Challenging prevailing scholarly emphasis on integrative frameworks between Islamic law and local custom, this study demonstrates that, in the SAD context, resistance emerges when elements of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) clash with the community’s socio-cultural structure and shared values. Using a socio-legal approach and qualitative methods, the research draws on in-depth interviews with seven key informants, including a religious leader, the tumenggung (tribal chief), customary elder, community facilitator, subdistrict head, and SAD community members. …”
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Current situation of pharmacy services in community health centers and the functioning of pharmacists in family doctor teams in Shanghai by Rui LIU, Yu CAO, Aiqun CHU, Huanyun WU

“…Therefore, it is necessary to enhance incentive mechanism, clarify service content and improve the service model.…”
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Utilitarian diversity and options for the sustainable use of the bush banana Uvaria chamae P. Beauv. in Benin (West Africa) by Emilienne Houévo Daï, Rodrigue Idohou, Sèwanoudé Scholastique Mireille Toyi, Juliano Sènanmi Hermann Houndonougbo, Fortuné Akomian Azihou, Amadé Ouédraogo, Stefan Hotes, Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo

“…The study sites were selected based on the occurrence and geographical distribution of U. chamae, while taking into account the representativeness of the diversity of sociolinguistic groups in the overall sample. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 434 respondents belonging to 15 sociolinguistic groups living in the phytodistricts of U. chamae distribution. …”
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Emotional intelligence and its associated factors among case team leaders in health centers of East Gojam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: an institutional based cross-sectional study by Endalew Minwuye Andargie, Seblewongel Gebretsadik Sertsewold, Tamiru Minwuye Andargie, Haimanot Wubale Tewabe, Asrat Kassaw, Yonas Fissha Adem, Wubshet D. Negash

“…EI was measured with 40 five-point Likert items. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. …”
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