Impacts of local, provincial, and federal immigration policies on health and social services access among women with precarious immigration status by Hanah Damot, Shaina Schafers, Mei-ling Wiedmeyer, Stefanie Machado, Elmira Tayyar, Padmini Thakore, Ruth Lavergne, Shira Miriam Goldenberg, the IRIS team

“…., non-status immigrants, refugee claimants, students, temporary foreign workers, visitors, and other migrants) face structural barriers to health and social services access. …”
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Giving justice to listening: exploring the impact of a novel dialogical approach to mental wellbeing on healthcare staff by Isaac Nsiah, Cornelia Junghans, Cornelia Junghans, Henock B. Taddese, Anna Dentschuk, Amanda Bueno de Mesquita, Matthew Ball

“…This study aims to explore perceptions of JL training amongst a variety of health professionals and how JL can be utilised to improve mental health and wellbeing in a health care context.MethodsWe employed qualitative methodology, gathering data through semi-structured interviews with healthcare workers who had undergone JL training in Westminster. …”
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Experiences of stigma and access to care among long COVID patients: a qualitative study in a multi-ethnic population in the Netherlands by Gertrude Nsorma Nyaaba, Charles Agyemang, Erik Beune, Maria Prins, Ellen Moseholm, Marie Norredam, Mikael Rostila, Brent Appelman, Marieke Torensma, Maria Ingeborg Goldschmidt, Peter Tieleman, Sara Biere-Rafi

“…Objective This study explored the experience of stigma and access to healthcare by persons with long COVID from the majority Dutch and two ethnic minority populations (Turkish and Moroccan) living in the Netherlands.Design This was a cross-sectional qualitative study that employed inductive and deductive thematic approaches to data analysis using MAXQDA.Setting and participants Between October 2022 and January 2023, 23 semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants of Dutch, Moroccan and Turkish ethnic origins with long COVID living in the Netherlands. …”
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Analysis of the dependence of the levels of markers of early kidney damage — cytokines KIM-1 and TGF-β1 in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis by L.I. Vakulenko, S.V. Samsonenko

“…The purpose was to analyze the risk factors for structural tubular lesions by studying the level of kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) and transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) in children with JIA, depending on the characteristics of the clinical course of the disease and the treatment received. …”
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The Use of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Treatment of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by K. S. Karaganov, A. S. Lishuta, Y. N. Belenkov

“…To study the effect of the EECP course on exercise tolerance, quality of life, structural and functional parameters of blood vessels in patients with verified stable CAD complicated by CHF.Material and methods. …”
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Developing a Professional Judgment Framework for Implementing the Fair Value Standard by Zahra Aslani, Ghasem Blue

“…Methods This study utilized a combination of systematic literature review and fieldwork methods. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 Iranian accounting and auditing experts from four groups—valuers, auditors, preparers, and regulators—conducted between the beginning and end of August 2023. …”
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Integrative approach of plyometrics and nutritional strategies on vertical jump performance in elite targetball players by Kalai Murugan Sembaiyan, Mohana Krishnan Renganathan, Swamynathan Sanjaykumar, Svitlana Stadnyk, Daria Okun

“…Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of combining plyometric training with a structured nutritional plan on the vertical jump height of elite Targetball players. …”
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Psychological and emotional profiles of Australian uterine transplant potential recipients: A comparison with international trials by Brigitte Gerstl, Eva Kehag, Hayley Mallinder, Tamika Baker, Kaushalya Arulpragasam, Catherine David, Meredith Stone, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, Kate Hetherington, Rebecca Deans

“…Thematic analysis was conducted on qualitative data from semi‐structured interviews. Results The Australian UTx potential recipients reported significantly higher Short Form‐36 (SF‐36) scores compared to the Australian general population in general health (p < 0.04), bodily pain (p < 0.02), social functioning (p < 0.02), and emotional well‐being (p < 0.01). …”
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Metagenomics combined with activity-based proteomics point to gut bacterial enzymes that reactivate mycophenolate by Joshua B. Simpson, Josh J. Sekela, Amanda L. Graboski, Valentina B. Borlandelli, Marissa M. Bivins, Natalie K. Barker, Alicia A. Sorgen, Angie L. Mordant, Rebecca L. Johnson, Aadra P. Bhatt, Anthony A. Fodor, Laura E. Herring, Hermen Overkleeft, John R. Lee, Matthew. R. Redinbo

“…GUS enzymes demonstrate distinct substrate preferences based on their structural features, and gut microbial GUS enzymes that reactivate MPA have not been identified. …”
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Enhancing consistency in piping and instrumentation diagrams using DistilBERT and smart PID systems by F.S. Gómez-Vega, O. Acuña, Andrea C. Camargo, Jeison D. Jimenez, Sara M. Galeano, Isabella E. Franco, Laura L. Lozano, Jenifer Vásquez, Edwin Puertas

“…This study presents a novel approach utilizing DistilBERT, a lightweight variant of BERT, to identify inconsistencies in piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) within SmartPID systems. A structured dataset was constructed by extracting engineering design data from a SQL-based SmartPID database, monitoring all modifications and updates made throughout the design phase. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of multimorbidity among individuals aged 50 and above in Bangladesh by Faroque Md Mohsin, Padam Kanta Dahal, Md. Badsha Alam, Sarah Tahera Mahmud, Cotton Chakma, Md. Iqbal Hossain, Md. Atikur Rahman Akanda, Maherun Nesa, Rajib Kumar Malakar, Sokal Roy, Shahriar Hasan, Nitai Roy

“…A multi-stage cluster sampling technique was used. Data were collected through structured interviews covering individual-level, household-level, and community-level factors. …”
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Quantitative infrared detection methods for debonding in concrete-filled steel tubes during the hydration heat phase by Haonan Cai, Chongsheng Cheng, Hong Zhang, Jianting Zhou

“…Conducting rapid quantitative debonding detection after the completion of Concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) pouring is crucial for the timely identification and repair of potential structural issues. Currently, there is a lack of an infrared detection method that can perform quantitative detection specifically during the construction phase of CFST. …”
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Energy-efficient blockchain-IIoT with mobile edge computing: optimizing resource allocation and multi-hop offloading by Yiyi Zhang, Xueyue Xue, Xianfu Lin, Wenchang Wei, Zhicheng Su

“…Secondly, a blockchain-MEC architecture is structured to incorporate multiple system-level variables, including multi-aggregation MIITDs deployment, offloading strategies, block size, and wireless link weights. …”
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Algorithm for analyzing randomness in point patterns by Tony Sampaio, Jorge Rocha, Cláudia M. Viana, Silvana Camboin, Fábio Marcelo Breunig, Edenilson Nascimento, Elaine de Cacia de Lima Frick

“…. • Automated scripts for structuring data, calculating expected and observed values, and applying the chi-square goodness-of-fit test for statistical analysis. • Advanced spatial analysis using chi-square goodness of fit coupled with and without Bonferroni correction, providing deeper insight into the study of the effect of spatial phenomena on the distribution of point events.…”
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Men’s Experiences of Psychological and Other Forms of Abuse in Intimate Relationships: A Qualitative Study by Gloria Macassa, Frida Stål, Michelle Rydback, Joan Pliakas, Daniel Winsjansen, Anne-sofie Hiswåls, Joaquim Soares

“…This study aimed to investigate the experiences of intimate partner violence, health, and wellbeing among men in east-central Sweden. Data were gathered using eleven in-depth, semi-structured interviews with men who were victims of IPV. …”
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The Interaction Between Self-Efficacy, Fear of Failure, and Entrepreneurial Passion: Evidence from Business Students in Emerging Economies by Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Dany Yudet Millones-Liza, Rafael Fernando Rondon-Eusebio, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Eulalia Elizabeth Salas-Tenesaca, Reinaldo Armas-Herrera, María Fernanda Zumba-Zúñiga

“…Scales from renowned researchers were used, which were translated and semantically validated in Spanish to measure the three variables. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with PLS. …”
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Using Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Precast Panels for Strengthening in Shear of Beams: An Experimental and Analytical Investigation by Pitcha Jongvivatsakul, Linh V. H. Bui, Theethawachr Koyekaewphring, Atichon Kunawisarut, Narawit Hemstapat, Boonchai Stitmannaithum

“…An experimental program of RC beams strengthened by using SFRC panels, which were attached to both sides of the beams, is carried out to investigate the effects of fiber volume fraction, connection type, and number and diameter of bolts on the structural responses of the retrofitted beams. The current shear resisting model is also employed to discuss the test data considering shear contribution of SFRC panels. …”
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WETLAND AND BIOCULTURAL HERITAGE REGENERATION THROUGH THEMATIC ECOLOGICAL TOURISM PRACTICE: THE CASE OF PATAN SUB-DISTRICT, KHUN TAN DISTRICT, CHIANG RAI, THAILAND by Siripen YIAMJANYA, Kannapat KANKAEW, Bussaba SITIKARN, Parinya NAKPATHOM, Ali Mohsin Salim Ba AWAIN, Teerarat JABJAINAI

“…The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was employed to rank the criteria for ecological tourism development. The structural equation modelling (SEM), as a quantitative approach, was used to foster the factors collected from the focus group. …”
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The impact of human resource management on irrigation and drainage management in Indonesia by Khalisah Hayatuddin, Asel Mohmuod, Ainur O. Ongdash, Seyed Saeed Asghari Zonouz, Shukur-Ali Ataev

“…Significant regional variations were observed, with Java demonstrating consistently higher performance scores compared to other regions. Structural equation modelling indicated that organisational culture (β = 0.412) and leadership style (β = 0.376) significantly influenced HRM effectiveness. …”
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Cerebral vascular malformations: pathogenesis and therapy by Qiheng He, Ran Huo, Yingfan Sun, Zhiyao Zheng, Hongyuan Xu, Shaozhi Zhao, Yang Ni, Qifeng Yu, Yuming Jiao, Wenqian Zhang, Jizong Zhao, Yong Cao

“…Traditionally viewed as congenital conditions with structural abnormalities, CVMs have been treated primarily through resection, embolization, and stereotactic radiosurgery. …”
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