Evaluation of the marginal fit and fracture resistance of interim restorations fabricated using different techniques: an in vitro study by Mostafa Elashkar, Yehia Aboushady, Merna Ihab, Mohamed T. El Halawani

“…Abstract Background Interim restorations are essential for preserving structural integrity and function until the definitive restoration is placed. …”
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Examining breastfeeding self-efficacy as a mediator between maternal food insecurity and breastfeeding practices in Soweto, South Africa by Claire Hart, Rachana Desai, Lauren Stuart, Shane A Norris, Alessandra Prioreschi

“…Generalised Structural Equation Modelling assessed whether maternal food insecurity was associated with breastfeeding status and whether this was mediated by breastfeeding self-efficacy, adjusting for sociodemographic confounders.Results: Notably, 74% of mothers initiated breastfeeding within the first hour, and 87% were currently breastfeeding. …”
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Experiences with the Implementation of Cuban Health Cooperation Programs in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with r... by Faith Njiriri, Jacinta Nzinga, Benjamin Tsofa, Moriasi Nyanchoka

“…Two independent reviewers screened the articles and selected relevant articles based on pre-defined criteria. We extracted data and synthesized findings using thematic analysis. …”
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Contribution of health system governance in delivering primary health care services for universal health coverage: A scoping review. by Resham B Khatri, Aklilu Endalamaw, Daniel Erku, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

“…<h4>Background</h4>The implementation of the primary health care (PHC) approach requires essential health system inputs, including structures, policies, programs, organization, and governance. …”
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Mapping Barriers and Interventions to Diabetes Self-Management in Latino Youth: A Scoping Review by Milena de Lucca, Megan Visser, Tatiane Geralda André, Sisi Namoc Leturia, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento, Rebecca Ortiz La Banca Barber

“…While the study designs and settings were heterogeneous, the findings highlight the need for culturally tailored, family-centered interventions that address structural barriers and psychosocial needs to improve care.…”
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An exploration of governance in teaching hospitals in the Netherlands focused on educational objectives by L. M. van der Baaren, R. E. Gifford, N. A. van der Baan, M. N. Sosef, J. H. Blaauw, R. J. Bennink, I. C. Heyligers

“…Methods We conducted an exploratory qualitative study of educational governance structures in all teaching hospitals in the Netherlands with at least three training programs. …”
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Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance perfusion of the brain in children with craniosynostosis by M. V. Lukin, Ya. A. Filin, A. V. Zvezdin, D. A. Beregovskiy, A. Yu. Efimtsev, G. E. Trufanov

“…Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) complemented by dynamic contrast-enhanced MR perfusion, allows for a detailed assessment of intracardiac structures, as well as evaluation of cerebral blood flow parameters in areas of suspected brain compression in children with craniosynostosis. …”
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Metagenomics-assembled genomes reveal microbial metabolic adaptation to athalassohaline environment, the case Lake Barkol, China by Maripat Xamxidin, Xuanqi Zhang, Gang Zheng, Can Chen, Min Wu

“…Overall, this study reveals extensive taxonomic novelty and functional plasticity among microbial communities in Lake Barkol and underscores the influence of salinity in structuring microbial assemblages and metabolic pathways in athalassohaline ecosystems.…”
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Pan-cancer analysis of homologous recombination deficiency and homologous recombination repair–associated gene alterations in solid tumors from a large Asian cohort by Lili Ren, Runsi Yao, Ting Hou, Chenglin Liu, Fei Zhao, Xiaojun Chen, Zhou Zhang, Yan Huang

“…Methods Clinical and genomic data from 9,262 patients with 17 solid tumor types were analyzed using the OncoScreenTM Plus kit. …”
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Uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among female healthcare workers in Syria: results from a 2022 cross-sectional survey by Zlatko Nikoloski, Elnur Aliyev, Robert Bain, Leonardo Menchini, Sahar Hegazi, Mai Zalkha, Shaza Mouawad, Neha Kapil, Amaya Gillespie

“…Implications While the vaccination rates among healthcare workers are high, the results could further help in devising strategies for tackling the structural and individual barriers towards vaccine uptake among healthcare workers.…”
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Place attachment and migration intentions of the population: An example of eight cities in Serbia by Petrović Mina, Backović Vera, Petrović Irena

“…Following the need to combine macro structural and micro actors’ perspective, this paper conceptually starts from endogenous city development paradigm within which place attachment and intentions to migrate are given specific importance since human resources are perceived of pivotal significance. …”
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The Relationship Between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Depression and the Moderating Effect of Recipro... by Yang L, Li Y, Wang W

“…Structural equation modeling was used to test the effect of mediation and moderation.Results: Emotional abuse, depression, and NSSI were significantly and positively correlated with each other. …”
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Cross-Domain Carotid Artery Segmentation Using Folding Fan ResNet and Quadratic Mapping Loss by Zhaozheng Chen, Zhiyin Liu, Bernard Chiu

“…However, the performance of these models declines substantially when applied to datasets with different properties from their training data, highlighting a need for more generalizable models. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Hallux Valgus Among Women: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Gao D, Fu T, Dai W, Liu G

“…Multivariate logistic regression identified knowledge (OR = 1.335, 95% CI: 1.213– 1.469, P &lt; 0.001), age over 30 years (OR = 1.517, 95% CI: 1.026– 2.244, P = 0.037), monthly income above 10,000 Yuan (OR = 1.638, 95% CI: 1.111– 2.415, P = 0.013), and mild hallux valgus (OR = 1.974, 95% CI: 1.246– 3.127, P = 0.004) as independently linked to proactive practices. Additionally, the structural equation model indicated a direct effect of knowledge on practice (β = 0.765, P &lt; 0.001).Conclusion: Women showed adequate knowledge but suboptimal attitudes and proactive practices concerning hallux valgus. …”
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The effect of abamectin exposure on gametogenesis in zebrafish by Sevda Bağdatli, Nazan Deniz Yön Ertuğ

“…At the same time, pyknotic structures, disruption of seminiferous tubules, interstitial fibrosis, and atrophic appearance were identified across all dose groups, with severity increasing dose-dependently. …”
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The morphogenesis and associated anomalous pulmonary venous drainage in sinus venosus defect by Hsin-Mao Hsu, Ya-Ting Chang, Wen-Jen Su, Jaw-Ji Chu, Yu-Sheng Chang, Mao-Sheng Hwang

“…We investigated the location of the IAC and its boundaries within the atrial septum and its anatomic relationship with the adjacent structures, including the anomalously draining RPV. …”
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Examination of Inter‐α Inhibitor Proteins in Permanent and Transient Focal Ischemia by Takahiko Imai, Andreia Lopes de Morais, Tao Qin, Yuichi Sasaki, Yow‐Pin Lim, Cenk Ayata

“…Inter‐α inhibitor proteins (IαIPs) are a family of structurally related glycoproteins with 2 major forms (inter‐α inhibitor and pre‐α inhibitor) in blood. …”
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Minimum clinically important difference in Quantitative Lung Fibrosis score associated with all-cause mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: subanalysis from two phase II tria... by Matthew S Brown, Jonathan Goldin, Grace Hyun Kim, Xueping Zhang, Lona Poole

“…This may be considered in IPF trials in which the degree of structural fibrosis assessed via HRCT is an endpoint. …”
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Assessing the impact of socio-technical congruence in software development: a systematic literature review by Binish Raza, Rodina Ahmad, Mohd H.N.M Nasir, Shukor S.M Fauzi, Muhammad A. Raza

“…The main objective of this study is to perform a systematic literature review (SLR) that recognizes and structures existing studies that represent new evolutionary trends in the field of STC. …”
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Lake Baikal amphipods and their genomes, great and small by P. B. Drozdova, E. V. Madyarova, A. N. Gurkov, A. E. Saranchina, E. V. Romanova, J. V. Petunina, T. E. Peretolchina, D. Y. Sherbakov, M. A. Timofeyev

“…The next important steps should be (i) the assembly of whole genomes for different species of Baikal amphipods, which is at the moment hampered by complicated genome structures with high repeat content, and (ii) updating species taxonomy taking into account all the data.…”
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