The Neutron Star Merger Delay-time Distribution, R-process “Knees,” and the Metal Budget of the Galaxy by Dan Maoz, Ehud Nakar

“…Using a simple, empirically based, chemical-evolution calculation, we show that the fast/steep kilonova DTD, convolved with the measured star formation history of the Milky Way’s thick-disk population, naturally reproduces the “knee” structure seen in abundance-ratio diagrams of thick-disk stars, for europium and for two other r -process elements. …”
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Predictors of sickness absence among employees with common mental disorders in Sweden– a longitudinal study by Anna Frantz, Anna Toropova, Iben Axén, Gunnar Bergström, Anna Finnes, Elisabeth Björk Brämberg

“…The results could be used to inform a dialogue between healthcare personnel and employees on sickness absence due to CMDs, and to serve as basis for a structured inventory to assist healthcare personnel in addressing workplace factors.…”
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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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Experiences and perceptions of employees and healthcare professionals on a multidisciplinary program for the secondary prevention of low back pain by Lisa Bernaers, Tine Marieke Willems, Gia Hien Lam, Morgane Mahy, Dorina Rusu, Christophe Demoulin, Dominique Van de Velde, Lutgart Braeckman

“…Consistency in staffing, structured follow-up, and systematic prescreening are key areas for improvement. …”
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Magnitude and factors associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia among adult male patients visiting Wolaita Sodo University comprehensive specialized hospital southern Ethiopia by Tirufat Tiruneh, Tamiru Getachew, Firdawek Getahun, Tesfaye Gebreyesus, Simeon Meskele

“…A systematic random sample technique was employed to select 376 participants. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and entered, cleaned, coded, and analyzed using SPSS Version 25.0. …”
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Understanding pregnant women’s intention to use mobile health apps and its determinants: applying the UTAUT model in a mixed-methods study by Fateme Asadollahi, Samira Ebrahimzadeh Zagami, Robab Latifnejad Roudsari

“…In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 pregnant women and 7 healthcare professionals, guided by the UTAUT model. …”
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High partner specificity in an algal-salamander mutualism at continental scale by Shannon E. Wallace, John A. Burns, Rebecca E. Hale, Ryan R. Kerney, Cy L. Mott, Cory D. Bishop

“…High site fidelity and fine scale genetic structure of host populations has been resolved, but genetic diversity of green algal symbionts across this range has not been investigated. …”
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Whole-Genome Sequencing Reveals the Progress of Genetic Breeding in <i>Eriocheir sinensis</i> by Xuanpeng Wang, Gaowei Zhang, Dandan Gao, Yongchun Ge, Yongxu Cheng, Xinhai Wang

“…In addition, the genetic diversity analysis revealed that the G0 and G1 generations showed a high level of genetic diversity and a relatively stable genetic structure. The present study evaluated the recent progress of the genetic improvement of <i>E. sinensis</i> by our research group, providing valuable evidence for further genetic improvement in this species. …”
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On-farm diversity and production challenges in Ethiopian tef [Eragrostis tef ((Zuccagni) Trotter)] landraces from Arsi zone, Ethiopia: Implications for breeding and conservation by Fekadu Gadissa, Muhamed Adem

“…Methods: The study was conducted in the Arsi zone, Southeast Ethiopia using 400 selected farmers. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using Minitab version 19. …”
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Network pharmacology and AI in cancer research uncovering biomarkers and therapeutic targets for RALGDS mutations by S. Mohammed Zaidh, Hariharan Thirumalai Vengateswaran, Mohammad Habeeb, Kiran Balasaheb Aher, Girija Balasaheb Bhavar, N. Irfan, K N V Chenchu Lakshmi

“…Structured E-pharmacophore model aided in capturing the binding cavity using eraser algorithms and fabricating a new selective lead compound for the KRSA. …”
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Biopsychosocial evaluation of patients with multiple sclerosis using a short set of categories of the international classification of functioning, disability and health, and its re... by D. Valadkevičienė, I. Žukauskaitė, D. Jatužis

“…MS patients with working capacity level of 30–40% had more difficulties of seeing, urination, muscle power functions, walking and moving around by means other than walking than MS patients with working capacity level of 45–55%; they also faced more difficulties in moving around functions and had a different brain structure than those with working capacity level of 60–100%. …”
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"We have to amplify what we saw at EBOVAC" - Assessing participant perceptions, attitudes, and acceptability of an ancillary care policy in an Ebola vaccine trial in the Democratic... by Gwen Lemey, Ynke Larivière, Solange Milolo, Trésor Zola Matuvanga, Maha Salloum, Patrick Mitashi, Pierre Van Damme, Raffaella Ravinetto, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Hypolite Muhindo-Mavoko, Vivi Maketa, Sibyl Anthierens

“…Third, semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants who experienced a (serious) AE and either benefited from or did not benefit from the policy. …”
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Omics-Based Characterization of BTB Gene Family in T. aestivum, Reveals the Potential of TaBTB11/56/57/58 in Combined Heat and Drought Stress Regulation by Zhiwei Wang, Aimen Shafique, Areej S. Jalal, Bofeng Yu, Mingjiu Liu, Kotb A. Attia, Sajid Fiaz, Muhammad Salman Mubarik

“…Phylogenetic analysis classified these genes into nine subgroups based on conserved domain architecture. Gene structure analysis revealed diverse exon-intron organizations, supporting evolutionary divergence among subgroups. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Quality of Life for Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Undergoing Radiofrequency Ablation by Azhar T. Zaki, Manal S. Hassan, Ahmed H. Soliman, Yosreah M. Mohamed

“…This study was conducted at the Interventional Radiology Unit, affiliated to Ain Shams University Hospital, on a purposive sample of 50 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma; 25 randomly allocated to the study group, and 25 allocated to the control group. A structured interview questionnaire for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing radiofrequency ablation was used to collect the study data. …”
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An exploration of patients' perceptions and coping strategies for LBP. by Amanda Hall, Andrea Pike, Krystal Bursey, Sameh Mortazhejri, Andrea Patey, Jeremy Grimshaw, Holly Etchegary

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This was a qualitative, exploratory study using semi-structured interviews to explore patient perceptions of LBP and their coping strategies, paying particular attention to why patients with LBP in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) seek care from family physicians and their treatment expectations, especially with regard to imaging. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) in a Moroccan sample of nursing students by Saka Khadija, Mohamed-Yassine Amarouch, Youssef Miyah, Mohammed Benjelloun, Jaouad El-Hilaly

“…Results: PCA confirmed a five-factor structure, with the first two principal components explaining 19.13% and 23.61% of the total variance. …”
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Effect of Variety and Site on the Allometry Distribution of Seed Cotton Composition by Lei Shi, Zenghui Sun, Lirong He, Guobin Liu, Chutao Liang

“…These research findings provide a theoretical foundation for future crop variety selection, habitat selection, and variety structure development in the inland cotton region of Northwest China and similar regions.…”
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Hábitos de alimentación y actividad física de Menores Extranjeros No Acompañados (MENAs): un estudio de caso (Food and physical activity habits of foreign unaccompanied minors livi... by José Ignacio Menéndez Santurio, Javier Fernández-Río

“…To gather information, qualitative research methodology was used. Semi-structured interviews were employed to obtain data. …”
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Characteristics of Parallel and Countercurrent Flooding Instability of Annular Flow in Rod Bundle Channel by JIN Guangyuan1, 2, WANG Rui1, 2, BAI Jinghu1, 2, LI Weilian1, 2

“…The experimental conditions where the flow instability appeared in the rod bundle structure are in the flooding state according to the criterion from Wallis, but on the conversion line of flooding and not flooding state according to the criterion from Zapke and Alekseev. …”

Clinical profile and management outcomes of paediatric undescended testes in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: An 11-year review by Ituen MA, Akpanudo EI, Eyo AE, Emmanuel EM

“…Methods: This was an 11-year retrospective descriptive study of children managed for UDT at the Paediatric Surgery Unit of UUTH between January 2012 and December 2022. Data were extracted from case notes using a structured proforma, documenting age, clinical presentation, surgical procedures, and postoperative outcomes. …”
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