Bacterial Etiology of Urinary Tract Infection and Antibiogram Profile in Children Attending Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Teklehaimanot Kiros, Melaku Zeleke, Tahir Eyayu, Lemma Workineh, Shewaneh Damtie, Tesfaye Andualem, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Ayenew Assefa, Sisay Getu, Tazeb Molla, Tsehaynesh Gebreyesus

“…The sociodemographic and clinically pertinent information was gathered using a semi-structured questionnaire. Every participant in the study who was ≤15 years old gave clean-catch midstream urine. …”
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Heterodimeric studies of β-galactosidase genes as biocatalyst of lactose from Lactobacillus acidophilus MR-24 by Arifullah, Dilara Abbas Bukhari, Zuhra Bibi, Habiba Ramzan, Samina Younas, Abdul Rehman

“…The enzyme’s 3-dimensional (3D) structure showed Domain N, A, and C. The L. acidophilus MR-24 strain, as a probiotic in dairy products, can provide benefits to individuals with lactose intolerance.…”
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Exploration of the Gaps in the Enactment and Implementation of the Domestic Violence Act of South Africa by Sabelinah M. Tshoane, Paul O. Bello, Jacob T. Mofokeng, Adewale A. Olutola

“…Open invitations were also extended to 30 people to participate in semi-structured one-on-one interviews for the qualitative research component, while questionnaires were sent to approximately 170 respondents. …”
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Medical students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward generative artificial intelligence in Egypt 2024: a Cross-Sectional study by Omar A. Ghanem, Abdelmonam M. Hagag, Muhammed E. Kormod, Mennatullah A. El-Refaay, Alaa Mahmoud Khedr, Omnia M. Abozaid, Karim M. Abdelmoaty, Mona S. Hamed

“…Methods In 2024, a cross-sectional study using a semi-structured questionnaire was performed, targeting 423 students as a convenient sample from 10 selected Egyptian universities by simple random sampling. …”
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Determinants of Chronic Kidney Disease among Young Adults attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Madurai- A Case-Control Study by Sridevi PN, Thirukumaran R, Kannan Muthuraman A, Arunkumar Yograj, Priya S, Hemamalini B

“…The calculated sample size was 76, which was rounded up to 100 participants in both the case and control groups. Data collection was done by using semi-structured questionnaire. …”
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Fine-Tuning Retrieval-Augmented Generation with an Auto-Regressive Language Model for Sentiment Analysis in Financial Reviews by Miehleketo Mathebula, Abiodun Modupe, Vukosi Marivate

“…Future initiatives will focus on incorporating a wider range of data sources and improving the system’s ability to express nuanced sentiments effectively, enhancing its usefulness in diverse real-world scenarios.…”
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Psychodrama: implementation, study design and effectiveness: a systematic review by Jesús Maya, Miriam Pérez-Berbel, Laura Giraldo-Arroyave, Irene Hurtado

“…However, the methodological design of psychodrama needs improvement: RCTs and quasi-experimental designs, larger sample sizes, follow-up evaluations, and effect size measurement. Additionally, structuring interventions and their manualization in specific populations can help establish evidence-based treatments.…”
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Causal Therapy of COVID-19: Critical Review and Prospects by N. V. Beloborodova, E. V. Zuev, M. N. Zamyatin, V. G. Gusarov

“…The paper is structured based on the drug’s action mechanism and contains parts dedicated to antiviral, immunomodulatory, and antibacterial therapies. …”
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Evaluating preceptorship during advanced pharmacy practice experiences in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Faris S. Alnezary, Fahad Alzahrani, Yasser Alatawi, Abdullah A. Alhifany

“…The study highlights regional disparities in training quality, emphasizing the need for structured learning experiences and re-evaluation of preceptorship. …”
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Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Pregnancy: The Influence of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Modifiable Risk Factors by Hüseyin Levent Keskin, Kadriye Erdoğan, Samet Kutluay Ergörün, Büşra Demir Çendek, Sümeyye Mermi, Caner Kose, Büşra Körpe

“…GI symptoms were assessed using the gastrointestinal symptom rating scale (GSRS). A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, obstetric history, prior GI conditions, and lifestyle factors.Results: The study found that indigestion (77.6%, n=475), reflux (68.5%, n=419), and abdominal pain (69.9%, n=428) were the most common GI symptoms reported. …”
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Results of long-term biological monitoring of pacific salmons in the hatcheries of Kamchatsky Krai by Alexander V. Bugaev, Nadezhda A. Rastyagaeva, Natalya N. Romadenkova, Marina A. Kudzina, Denis A. Davidyuk, Tatyana V. Gavruseva, Elena A. Ustimenko, Elena V. Bochkova, Evgeny G. Pogodaev

“…All these measures should minimize effects of hatchery cultivation on structure of the stocks of pacific salmons. Health surveillance for hatchery-reared juveniles has to prevent and/or reduce their mortality in case of infectious, parasitical, alimentary and others diseases.…”
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The assessment of the use of vehicles with different types of drive in car-sharing systems by Ewelina Sendek-Matysiak

“… One of the main challenges of contemporary transport policy is to reduce the share of individual means of transport in the structure of transport, i.e., to reduce the number of private cars used as the primary means of transportation. …”
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Study on diffusion patterns of multi-component systems in porous media of carbonate gas storage by ZHANG Ruihan, HU Bo, PENG Xian, ZHANG Fei, WANG Yongchao, ZHAO Yulong

“…The mathematical model optimized using experimental data can be extended to predict diffusion coefficients under different temperature and pressure conditions. …”
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Dancing Towards Stability: The Therapeutic Potential of Argentine Tango for Balance and Mobility in Parkinson’s Disease by Federica Giorgi, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Danilo Donati, Roberto Tedeschi

“…However, the small sample sizes of included studies and the heterogeneity in intervention durations limit the generalizability of findings. AT may serve as a structured rehabilitative approach for improving mobility and psychosocial outcomes in PD and could be integrated into community-based or clinical rehabilitation programs.…”
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CALCULATION OF THE COST OF THE DEVELOPED FUNCTIONAL DRINK BASED ON MATCHA TEA by V. S. Paukova

“…The total cost of production was calculated as the sum of the production cost and, previously found, non-production costs. The structure of the total cost for a different volume of the drink is calculated and presented in tabular data. …”
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Do CAD-CAM fibre posts exhibit higher bond strength and fracture resistance than other types of posts? systematic review with network meta-analysis of in-vitro studies by Mohammed Maher Ghanem, Xin Yi Leong, Sajesh K. Veettil, Anas Al Jada, Musab Saeed, Rohit Kunnath Menon

“…Abstract Introduction Pre-fabricated fibre posts facilitate post-endodontic restoration of endodontically treated teeth with insufficient coronal tooth structure. Recent advancements in digital dentistry have led to the introduction of custom-made fibre posts fabricated with computer-aided design-computer-aided manufactured (CAD-CAM) technology. …”
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Gastrostomy in Children: A 5-Year Single Tertiary Center Experience by Iulia Florentina Ţincu, Bianca Teodora Chenescu, Gabriel Cristian Drăgan, Anca Ioana Avram, Doina Anca Pleșca

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: This retrospective analysis of 71 children (34 with anti-reflux surgery [Group 1], 37 without [Group 2]) undergoing GT placement between 2019 and 2024. Data included demographics, procedural details, complications, and caregiver satisfaction assessed via the Structured Satisfaction Questionnaire with Gastrostomy Feeding (SAGA-8). …”
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DIDACTICS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION by Sabrina Bacher, Kateryna Binytska, Christian Kraler, Iurii Shcherbiak

“…We used an open-ended, explanatory, free-writing approach to encourage emotional expression and creativity, following the micro-article structure in the students’ responses. Qualitative content analysis of the data was conducted using MAXQDA software through triangulated coding with three coders, and main and subcategories were derived inductively. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to timely birth-dose vaccines in Kinshasa Province, the DRC: a qualitative study by Alix Boisson, Camille E. Morgan, Bruce Fried, Christopher M. Shea, Marcel Yotebieng, Patrick Ngimbi, Nana Mbonze, Kashamuka Mwandagalirwa, Pélagie Babakazo, Peyton Thompson

“… # Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews in seven health facilities across Kinshasa Province from June to July 2021. …”
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Health Risk Assessment of Chemicals: From Bulk to Nano by Soqrat Omari Shekaftik, Jamal Biganeh, Maedeh Hosseinzadeh, Hamidreza Jafari Nodoushan, Neda Mehrparvar

“…EPA Model, Monte-Carlo Simulation, Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling, Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) Models, Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA), and Biologically Based Dose-Response (BBDR) Models, are among the most important quantitative methods for assessing the health risk of chemicals. …”
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