Uncovering the inflammatory profile of obese children: examining the link between body mass index for age and insulin resistance in the Gaza Strip by Balsam Said Abu Ghazza, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Amany El Afifi

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the role of inflammation in the relationship between body mass index (BMI)-for-age and insulin resistance among first-grade students in the Gaza Strip.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional study conducted between March and April 2023 involved 185 students, aged six, from five primary schools. Data were collected via structured questionnaires covering demographics, socio-economic status, lifestyle, and medical history. …”
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Chest Tube Removal: Efficacy of Cold Application and Breathing Exercises on Pain and Anxiety Level by Rasha M. Elmetwaly, Reham A. E. El Sayed

“…A Purposive sample included 60 patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgical procedures and having at least two chest tubes in place. Data were collected using three tools; a structured interviewing questionnaire, pain intensity assessment visual numeric scale, short-form McGill pain assessment questionnaire, modified comfort scale, and breathing exercise checklist. …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution analysis of coupling coordination of green finance, digital economy, and carbon emission intensity in the Yangtze River Economic Belt by Yue-Yue Sui, Xing-Fu Zhang

“…The discrepancy between upstream and downstream is mainly caused by the different economic structures as well as the levels of progress of the two regions. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients with diabetic foot ulcers towards disease management by Liangxiao Xie, Changshun Wei, Liqun Chen, Huaqiang Zheng, Jiajia Dong, Jinzhi Wu

“…Patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers were invited to participate. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, KAP related to diabetic foot ulcer management. …”
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Clinical staff’s perceptions of transitional care from hospital to home for stroke patients: a qualitative study by Yujia Jin, Xiaojing Guo, Dominique A. Cadilhac, Yunjing Qiu, Shanshan Wang, Zhenxiang Zhang, Lanlan Zhang, Beilei Lin

“…Methods This qualitative descriptive phenomenological study involved semi-structured interviews with 15 clinical staff members in the neurology department of a tertiary hospital, conducted either face-to-face or via telephone. …”
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Evidence of Gold Mineralization Using Geoelectrical Methods (ERT and IP) in Bindiba Village, East Cameroon: A Case Study by Fotso Nde André Ledoux, Ngoumou Paul Claude, Owono Amougou Olivier Ulrich Igor, Ngoa Embeng Steve Barthélémy, Meying Arsène, Ndougsa-Mbarga Théophile

“…The complexity of tectonic processes in this area has resulted in geological structures favorable to the presence of gold mineralization. …”
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Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating in UK Truck Drivers by Katharina B. Ruettger, Elizabeth Stamp, James A. King, Stacy A. Clemes

“…Methods: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted, allowing an in-depth exploration of truck drivers’ experiences. …”
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Evaluating accountability, transparency, and bias in AI-assisted healthcare decision- making: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals’ perspectives in the UK by Saoudi CE Nouis, Victoria Uren, Srushti Jariwala

“…Forty participants—including clinicians, healthcare administrators, and AI developers—took part in semi-structured interviews or focus groups. Transcribed data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework, allowing us to identify core themes relating to the benefits of AI, ethical challenges, and potential mitigation strategies. …”
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Determinants of virological failure among adults on first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy at public health facilities in Kombolcha town, Northeast, Ethiopia: a case–contr... by Habtamu Mengist Meshesha, Zelalem Mehari Nigussie, Anemaw Asrat, Kebadnew Mulatu

“…About 130 cases and 259 controls were selected by simple random sampling. Data were extracted from charts of patients using a structured checklist. …”
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Analysis of results in patients after treatment using various segmental bone alloplasty techniques by Ya. O. Holovina, R. V. Malyk, O. Ye. Vyrva

“…Biological recovery of lost bone tissue and the fastest recovery of the affected limb through the use of metal structures allows a widespread use of this technique in cancer patients.…”
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Inappropriate use of propranolol among medical students in Palestine: cross-sectional study by Omar Younis, Mohammad Taleb Abed, Yaqoot Anabseh, Suha Hamshari, Mahfouz Ktaifan, Sa’ed H. Zyoud

“…The main motivation for self-prescribing was to alleviate anxiety symptoms (88%), particularly before objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) (89%) or presentations (39%). 68% of students expressed awareness of the potential side effects. …”
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Historical-demographic determinants for Trnava municipality from the 1839 to the 1945 by Medojević Jovo M., Premović Predrag S.

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“Even Though He Had Expressed Willingness to Take PrEP, He Declined When He Noticed the Drugs Were Packed in a Container Like That of ARVs”: Exploring Barriers to HIV/AIDS Risk Red... by Cyrus Mutie MSc, Kawira Kithuci PhD, John Gachohi PhD, Grace Mbuthia PhD

“…Methods and Methodology We used nine key informants and 18 in-depth interviews from purposively sampled participants, such as nurses and LDT peer educators at Kenya's Busia and Namanga international border points. We used semi-structured interview guides to collect data through audio records. …”
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Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes by Emilie Mass Dalhaug, Birgitte Sanda, Kari Bø, Wendy J. Brown, Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, Lene Annette Hagen Haakstad

“…They completed an online survey during late pregnancy and participated in a structured telephone interview six weeks postpartum. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with vaccine hesitancy for the booster dose of COVID-19 among undergraduate medical students in Puducherry: a cross-sectional study by Srimadhi Muthaiyan, Rajsri Thuthikadu Rajasekaran, Bhuvaneswari Natarajan

“…A sample of 476 participants was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through an online semi-structured questionnaire based on the WHO SAGE tool, which included socio-demographic details, vaccination history, and perceptions about COVID-19 and vaccination. …”
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Investigating the cell proliferation and migration inhibition by cerium oxide nanoparticles loaded with doxorubicin in MDA-MB-231 cell line by Maryam Mahdavi, Shahrzad Shahbazi, Somayeh Reiisi, Garshasb Rigi

“…Results: The XRD and FTIR results confirmed the synthesis of pure and crystalline structured- Ceo2 NPs. The average size, PDI, and zeta potential of the Ceo2 NPs were approximately 239.1 nm, 0.074, and -9.04 mV, respectively. …”
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Magnitude of Neonatal Jaundice and Its Associated Factor in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Mekelle City Public Hospitals, Northern Ethiopia by Eyasu A. Lake, Gerezgiher B. Abera, Gedion A. Azeze, Natnaeal A. Gebeyew, Birhanu W. Demissie

“…Systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data was collected by interviewing mothers through structured questionnaire and reviewing neonates’ medical records using checklist. …”
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Self-Compassion Therapy as a Transformative Intervention for Adolescent Girls’ Body Image by Fatemeh Masoudizadeh, Fariba Hafezi, Sahar Safarzadeh, Zahra Dasht Bozorgi

“…The experimental group participated in a ten-week structured self-compassion training (SCT) program, with one 60-minute session per week. …”
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Modelling the fatigue damage in power components using machine learning technology by Stoyan Stoyanov, Razia Sulthana, Tim Tilford, Xiaotian Zhang, Yihua Hu, Xingyu Yang, Yaochun Shen, Yangang Wang

“…The proposed methodology is demonstrated with two different metamodel structures, a regression decision tree and a neural network, for the problem of predicting the thermal fatigue damage in wire bonds of insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power electronics modules (PEMs) exposed to passive temperature cycling loads. …”
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Thermal limit of helical-nut surfaced tubes for divertor cooling by Ji Hwan Lim, Seung-Hwan Yu

“…Historical investigations have grappled with the challenge posed by predicting the thermal limit for HNS tubes under unidirectional high thermal loads, as extant thermal limit correlations—analyzed under subcooled flow boiling conditions—fail to account for the intricate helical fin surface structures intrinsic to HNS tubes. Consequently, these correlations consistently underestimate the thermal limit. …”
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