Determinants of Accepting or Rejecting Influenza Vaccination—Results of a Survey Among Ligurian Pharmacy Visitors During the 2023/2024 Vaccination Campaign by Daniela Amicizia, Silvia Allegretti, Federico Grammatico, Matteo Astengo, Francesca Marchini, Alberto Battaglini, Irene Schenone, Irene Schiavetti, Camilla Sticchi, Barbara Rebesco, Filippo Ansaldi

“…A self-administered structured questionnaire gathered data on demographics, vaccination history, healthcare access, and awareness. …”
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The effects of Transcendental Meditation on emotional intelligence, stress, fatigue, and sleep quality among Ayurvedic medical students in India by Carol Paredes, Sandy Nidich, Gunvant Yeola, Asmita Wele, Santosh Kamble, Kamalakar Tehre, Robert Keith Wallace, Maxwell Rainforth

“…An autoregressive [AR(1)] covariance structure was specified to account for repeated measures. …”
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Mechanisms Underlying the Effects of Secretory Protein <i>G22</i> on Biological Characteristics and Virulence of <i>Streptococcus suis</i> by Shiyue Fan, Yanping Tan, Zhiwei Li, Yanyan Zhang, Jinquan Li, Ye Feng, Yi He, Xiaoling Chen, Xingxing Dong

“…The deletion of <i>G22</i> clearly influenced the typical capsular structure of SS2 and impaired the bacterium’s growth in a medium containing hydrogen peroxide (showing a growth reduction of 32.98% ± 5.23% compared to the wild-type strain SC19, <i>p</i> < 0.001) or with a low pH (with a growth inhibition of 17.44% ± 1.9% relative to the wild-type strain SC19, <i>p</i> < 0.01). …”
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The predictive value of the TG/HDL index for metabolic syndrome and its components: A cross-sectional study in the PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Population by Amirali Ebrahimi, Farahnaz Joukar, Kourosh Mojtahedi, Saman Maroufizadeh, Soheil Hassanipour, Mohammad Reza Naghipour, Mehrnaz Asgharnezhad, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei

“…Data were collected through structured questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical studies. …”
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Climate Change Risk, Performance, and Value Added in Agricultural Sector by Ramin Amani, Zanko Ghorbani, Zana Mozaffari

“…Methodology The general definition of quantile regression states that if the linear regression model is assumed as the following equation, we have: yi=ˊxiβτ+uτi.  0<τ<1                                                                                 (1) Quantτ(yi|xi)=xiβτ                                                                                  (2) Equation (2) shows the τth conditional quantile function of the y distribution under the condition of random variables x in which the following condition holds: Quantτ(uτi|xi)=0                                                                                              (3) In the quantile regression structure, the effect of observable features on the conditional distribution is estimated through the process of minimizing the absolute value of the error element. …”
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Permafrost–wildfire interactions: active layer thickness estimates for paired burned and unburned sites in northern high latitudes by A. C. Talucci, M. M. Loranty, J. E. Holloway, B. M. Rogers, H. D. Alexander, N. Baillargeon, J. L. Baltzer, L. T. Berner, A. Breen, L. Brodt, B. Buma, B. Buma, J. Dean, C. J. F. Delcourt, L. R. Diaz, C. M. Dieleman, T. A. Douglas, G. V. Frost, B. V. Gaglioti, R. E. Hewitt, T. Hollingsworth, T. Hollingsworth, M. T. Jorgenson, M. J. Lara, R. A. Loehman, M. C. Mack, K. L. Manies, C. Minions, S. M. Natali, J. A. O'Donnell, D. Olefeldt, A. K. Paulson, A. V. Rocha, L. B. Saperstein, T. A. Shestakova, T. A. Shestakova, T. A. Shestakova, S. Sistla, O. Sizov, A. Soromotin, M. R. Turetsky, S. Veraverbeke, M. A. Walvoord

“…Here, we describe our methods for collecting and quality-checking the data, estimating ALT, the data structure, strengths and limitations, and future research opportunities. …”
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The impact of gradient variable temperature fermentation on the quality of cigar tobacco leaves by Qianying Zhang, Qianying Zhang, Yang Huang, Yang Huang, Hongyue An, Hongyue An, Shuanghong Yang, Shuanghong Yang, Jinshan Lei, Jinshan Lei, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Pinhe Li, Pinhe Li, Hongfei Zhang, Wen Cai, Wen Cai, Wen Cai, Yun Jia, Yun Jia, Yongqiang Pang, Dongliang Li, Dongliang Li

“…Changes in sensory evaluation, chemical composition, and bacterial absolute quantitative structure and function were examined throughout the process of gradient variable temperature fermentation.ResultsCompared to constant temperature fermentation, gradient variable temperature fermentation improved the sensory quality of CTLs, reduced total sugar and cembrane degradation products, and increased the amino acid contents. …”
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Determinants of Caregivers’ Ability to Accurately Detect Acute Malnutrition Using Color-Coded Mid-Upper Arm Circumference Tape and Pitting Edema by Benson C Singano, Collina A Tchongwe, Numeri C Geresomo, Tinna Ng’ong’ola-Manani, Aaron T Chikakuda, Alfred Ngwira, Stanley Mwase, Elsie Mawala, Benson Kazembe, Emma Budalla, Alexander A Kalimbira

“…Pretested structured questionnaires were used in face-to-face interviews with the caregivers to collect data on their age, marital status, education, district, occupation, and age of the child, which were predictor variables. …”
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Gas occurrence characteristics in marine-continental transitional shale from Shan23 sub-member shale in the Ordos Basin: Implications for shale gas production by Guangyin Cai, Yifan Gu, Dongjun Song, Yuqiang Jiang, Yonghong Fu, Ying Liu, Fan Zhang, Jiaxun Lu, Zhen Qiu

“…Pore structure characteristics, gas content, and micro-scale gas occurrence mechanisms were investigated in the Shan23 sub-member marine-continental transitional shale of the southeastern margin of the Ordos Basin using scanning electron microscope images, low-temperature N2/CO2 adsorption and high-pressure mercury intrusion, methane isothermal adsorption experiments, and CH4-saturated nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). …”
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Relationship between dietary fiber physicochemical properties and feedstuff fermentation characteristics and their effects on nutrient utilization, energy metabolism, and gut micro... by Feng Yong, Bo Liu, Huijuan Li, Houxu Hao, Yueli Fan, Osmond Datsomor, Rui Han, Hailong Jiang, Dongsheng Che

“…In vitro digestion and fermentation models were used to compare the fermentation characteristics of feedstuffs and ileal digesta in the pig’s hindgut. …”
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Rational Deprescribing Practices in Elderly Patients: An Expert Opinion by Shambo S Samajdar, Nandini Chatterjee, Jyotirmoy Pal, Melvin George, Sougata Sarkar, Sumalya Sen, Shatavisa Mukherjee, Shashank R Joshi, Sanjay Bandyopadhyay, Shailendra Handu, Santanu K Tripathi, Arvind Mathur, Meenaxi Sharda

“…Objective: This opinion aims to provide a structured approach to deprescribing, targeting the minimization of risks associated with unnecessary medication use among the elderly in India. …”
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Integrating hypertension detection and management in HIV care in South Africa: protocol for a stepped-wedged cluster randomized effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial by Karla I. Galaviz, Shivani A. Patel, Mark J. Siedner, Charles W. Goss, Siphamandla B. Gumede, Leslie C. Johnson, Claudia E. Ordóñez, Michael Laxy, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Martin Heine, Mary Masterson, Aaloke Mody, W. D. Francois Venter, Vincent C. Marconi, Mohammed K. Ali, Samanta T. Lalla-Edward

“…The implementation strategies tested include identifying and preparing care champions, changing record systems, conducting ongoing training, providing audit and feedback, and changing the physical structure/equipment. The patient intervention tested includes detection of elevated blood pressure, educational materials, lifestyle modification advice, and medication where needed. …”
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Body Composition Profiles and Associated Factors in Adolescents UndergoingLong-term Regular Exercise by WANG Yutong, GUO Xiaoyuan, DU Hanze, PAN Hui, WANG Wei, ZHANG Mei, BAN Bo, LI Ping, ZHANG Xinran, ZHANG Qiuping, SUN Hongshuang, LI Rong, CHEN Shi

“…ObjectiveTo investigate body composition and associated factors in adolescents undergoing long-term regular sports training.MethodsThis prospective longitudinal cohort study employed convenience sampling to recruit adolescents receiving structured athletic training at Jining Sports Training Center in June 2023. …”
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Community knowledge, attitude, and practice, incidence of suspected cases, and epidemiological distribution of rabies in humans and animals in Southwest Shewa zone, Oromia, Ethiopi... by Tegegn Dilbato Dinbiso, Abebe Tibebu Mekonnen, Tolesa Negasa Olana, Gudina Mekonnen Ayana, Kebede Abdisa Kelbesa, Hana Dejene Deso, Segni Bedasa Gudina, Moges Kidane Biru, Moges Kidane Biru, Mulatu Ayana Hordofa, Mekonnen Sorsa Berecha

“…Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study utilized retrospective data from individuals admitted for rabies between 2017 and 2021 to analyze and map the epidemiological distribution of the disease using ArcGIS. …”
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Assessing the impact of the iPeer2Peer program for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial by Fareha Nishat, Lauren Kelenc, Roberta Berard, Ciaran Duffy, Brian Feldman, Paula Forgeron, Adam M. Huber, Nadia Luca, Heinrike Schmeling, Lynn Spiegel, Lori Tucker, Karen Watanabe-Duffy, Tieghan Killackey, Chitra Lalloo, Brittany Wiles, Anya Nair, Sofia Olaizola, Brenna McDermott, Farideh Tavangar, Sara Ahola Kohut, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…These were assessed using linear mixed effects models. Content analysis of semi-structured interviews and focus groups was used to assess satisfaction with the program with mentors and mentees upon study completion. …”
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Sulfur-rich deposits associated with the deep submarine volcano Fani Maoré support broad microbial sulfur cycling communities by Stéven Yvenou, Mélanie Le Moigne, Olivier Rouxel, Johanne Aubé, Blandine Trouche, Cécile Cathalot, Emmanuel Rinnert, Xavier Philippon, Sandrine Chéron, Audrey Boissier, Vivien Guyader, Yoan Germain, Anne Godfroy, Erwan G. Roussel, Karine Alain

“…Close to the volcano’s summit is a singular meter-size structure containing abundant native sulfur mineralizations. …”
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Early cardiac events after haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation with post-transplant cyclophosphamide. subanalysis exploring cardiac toxicity conducted on behalf of GE... by Filipe R. Pinto, Enric Cascos, Estefanía Pérez-López, Mónica Baile-González, Carlos Martín Rodríguez, María Jesús Pascual Cascón, Marta Luque, Albert Esquirol, Carmen Martín Calvo, Felipe Peña-Muñóz, Inmaculada Heras Fernando, Itziar Oiartzabal Ormtegi, Adolfo Jesús Sáez Marín, Sara Fernández-Luis, Juan José Domínguez-García, Sara Villar Fernández, José Luis López Lorenzo, Miguel Fernández de Sanmamed Girón, Leslie González Pinedo, Lucía García, Ana Pilar González-Rodriguez, Tamara Torrado, Silvia Filaferro, Pascual Basalobre, Alberto López-García, Guillermo Ortí, Guillermo Ortí, Manuel Jurado Chacón, Manuel Jurado Chacón, María Queralt Salas, María Queralt Salas

“…These findings underscore the importance of cardiovascular risk assessment and structured cardiac monitoring to mitigate complications in haplo-HCT recipients.…”
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Endo 180 participates in collagen remodeling of the periodontal ligament during orthodontic tooth movement by Liyuan Chen, Danqing He, Zixin Li, Shengjie Cui, Min Yu, Zimo Zhao, Yuetong Chen, Jiayi Song, Nan Jiang, Huajie Yu, Yan Liu

“…Collagen remodeling plays a crucial role during this process, allowing for the necessary changes in the PDL’s structure and function. Endo180, an urokinase plasminogen activator receptor-associated protein, is a transmembrane receptor regulated collagen remodeling. …”
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Sleep disturbances in SCN8A‐related disorders by Francesca Furia, Katrine M. Johannesen, Claudia M. Bonardi, Roberto Previtali, Angel Aledo‐Serrano, Massimo Mastrangelo, Jacopo Favaro, Silvia Masnada, Valentina diMicco, Jacopo Proietti, Pierangelo Veggiotti, Guido Rubboli, Gaetano Cantalupo, Kern Olofsson, Rikke S. Møller, Elena Gardella

“…Polysomnographic recordings (9 patients/20 nights) showed an altered sleep structure in 95%, with frequent arousals, mainly not seizure related. …”
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Impact of Thermal-Induced Turbulent Distribution Along FSO Link on Transmission of Photonically Generated mmW Signals in the Frequency Range 26&#x2013;40 GHz by Luis Vallejo, Matej Komanec, Beatriz Ortega, Jan Bohata, Dong-Nhat Nguyen, Stanislav Zvanovec, Vicenc Almenar

“…The results show high electrical power decrease and fluctuation of the generated mmW signal according to the particular level of the turbulence in terms of refractive index structure parameter and thermal distribution along the FSO link. …”
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