Prevalence of vaping, vaping-associated short-term symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular morbidities, and factors associated with the initiation of vaping among young adults i... by Aisha Altanaib, Arwa Alkhannah, Dhuha Alfouderi, Mariam Almutairi, Rawan Abdullah, Maryam Almuhaileej, Fajer Alqadeeri, Reema Alajmi, Loulwah Alenizi, Ahmad Alsultan, Saeed Akhtar

“…Methods In October 2024, a cross-sectional study enrolled students, aged ≥18 years, from various colleges of Kuwait University. Data were collected using a structured e-questionnaire administered through in-person invitations and online platforms. …”
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Feasibility and preliminary findings of a bacterial diversity study in periodontitis: a pilot investigation from the Western Cape by Salma Kabbashi, Yvonne Prince, Ndonwi Elvis Ngwa, Haly Holmes, Glenda Mary Davison, Saarah F. G. Davids, Manogari Chetty

“…Several alpha and beta-diversity metrics assessed biodiversity within-sample and population structure between different microbiota datasets, respectively. …”
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The COMBAT Project: study protocol for the development of a core outcome set for morbidity following surgery in paediatric brain tumour patients by Sandhya Trichinopoly Krishna, Nicola Harman, Conor Mallucci, Barry Pizer, Michael D. Jenkinson, Kristian Aquilina, Kim Bull, Jon Foss-Skiftesvik, Helen Hartley, James Hayden, Colin Kennedy, Ulrich W. Thomale, Sophie Wilne, Jeffrey H. Wisoff, Faris Bouaouiche, Liz Hull, John Robinson, Hannah L. Vickers, Carrol Gamble

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Efficacy and safety of strontium ranelate in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: results of a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial by Jean-Yves Reginster, J Badurski, N Bellamy, W Bensen, R Chapurlat, X Chevalier, C Christiansen, H Genant, F Navarro, E Nasonov, P N Sambrook, T D Spector, C Cooper

“…Treatment with strontium ranelate 1 and 2 g/day is associated with a significant effect on structure in patients with knee osteoarthritis, and a beneficial effect on symptoms for strontium ranelate 2 g/day.Additional supplementary data are published online only. …”
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Understanding the interests of academics from diverse disciplines to identify the prospective focus for a UK-based transdisciplinary network involving farm-to-fork stakeholders on... by K. Marie McIntyre, Maha Khan, Martha Betson, Lucy Brunton, Hernan Botero Degiovanni, Andrew P. Desbois, Mahmoud Eltholth, Paul Hurley, Lisa Morgans, John E. Pearl, Ruben Sakrabani, Orla Shortall, Katharina Watson, Jennifer Cole

“…An online survey determined prospective network focus, structure and priorities, with responses analysed using mixed methods.Survey results suggested respondents have interests in synthesising data using systems-approaches and using certain disciplines such as ‘social sciences’ within network activities. …”
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QTL mapping associated with Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton based on MAGIC population by Muhammad Ayyaz, Zewei Chang, Shugen Ding, Peng Han, Lin Xu, Abudurezike Abudukeyoumu, Irfan Ali Siddho, Zhibo Li, Hairong Lin, Jianwei Xu, Yuanlong Wu, Xinhui Nie

“…Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers and phenotypic data can be used to identify genetic markers and loci associated with cotton resistance to Verticillium wilt. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives on the effects of environmental and socio-economic factors on children's health and learning: a qualitative study in Greater Manchester, England by Sarah Daniels, Hua Wei, Anne Clayson, Martie van Tongeren, Thomas Bannan, Melanie Carder, Luke Munford, Nicola Gartland

“…The identified air quality initiatives mainly targeted traffic reduction and active travel, but evaluation of initiatives faced challenges, particularly time constraints hindering data collection, and there were mixed opinions on effectiveness. …”
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Patient and public involvement in the SPRUCE methodology study investigating electronic patient reported outcomes in oncology clinical trials by Morgaine Stiles, Monisha Dewan, Georgina Manning, Jessica Maudsley, Diana King, Jacqui Gath, Andy Deutsch, Esme Radin, Kim Watson, Franko Kowalczuk, Stephanie Foster, Alexa Gillman, Joanne Haviland, Elizabeth Hill, Lisa Lloyd, Robert Huddart, Emma Hall, Lara Philipps, Rebecca Lewis

“…The SPRUCE study within a trial (SWAT) investigates the impact of PRO questionnaire modality (paper or electronic) on the data received. To ensure SPRUCE is acceptable and appropriately patient-focused, we involved Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) partners throughout development and oversight. …”
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Analysis of the changes and correlation of soft and hard tissues in the lower facial third before and after BSSRO with genioplasty in patients with unilateral mandibular asymmetry by HU Shuangyu, HE Shixi, MA Cheng, LIU Liyuan, HUANG Xuanping

“…Statistical analyses of the data, including calculation of the mean, standard deviation, correlation analysis as well as significance test, were performed using SPSS 23.0. …”
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Discovery and clinical translation of ceperognastat, an O‐GlcNAcase (OGA) inhibitor, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by William Kielbasa, Paul Goldsmith, Kevin B. Donnelly, Hugh N. Nuthall, Sergey Shcherbinin, Adam S. Fleisher, Jörg Hendle, Susan L. DuBois, Stephen L. Lowe, Feiyu Fred Zhang, Eric M. Woerly, Nicolas J.‐F. Dreyfus, David Evans, Jeremy Gilmore, Michele Mancini, Cristian C. Constantinescu, Roger N. Gunn, David S. Russell, Emily C. Collins, Miroslaw Brys, Michael L. Hutton, Dustin J. Mergott

“…Ceperognastat demonstrated > 95% OGA enzyme occupancy in Phase 1 trials. These occupancy data informed the dose selection for the Phase 2 clinical program. …”
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Explanatory models and coping with alcohol misuse among conflict-affected men in Ukraine by Sergiy Bogdanov, Kateryna Koss, Kimberly Hook, Quincy Moore, Catharina Van der Boor, Alessandro Masazza, Daniela C. Fuhr, Bayard Roberts, Carl May, Olha Fedorets, Oxana Bayer, Andrii Karachevskyy, Abhijit Nadkarni

“…Qualitative data received from each subgroup were analysed separately. …”
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Characterization of the 1966 Camp Century subglacial core: a multiscale analysis by C. M. Collins, N. Perdrial, N. Perdrial, P.-H. Blard, P.-H. Blard, N. Keulen, W. C. Mahaney, H. Mastro, J. Souza, D. M. Rizzo, Y. Marrocchi, P. C. Knutz, P. R. Bierman

“…Microscale grain size and shape analysis, conducted using scanning electron microscopy, showed an abundance of fine-grained materials in the lower part of the core and no correspondence between grain shape parameters and sedimentary structures. These multiscale data define five distinct stratigraphic units within the core based on sedimentary process; <span class="inline-formula"><i>k</i></span>-means clustering analysis supports this unit delineation. …”
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PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND LIFE QUALITY IN CORONARY HEART DISEASE PATIENTS: RESULTS OF THE RUSSIAN PART OF INTERNATIONAL MULTICENTER STUDY EUROASPIRE IV by N. V. Pogosova, R. G. Oganov, S. A. Boytsov, A. K. Ausheva, O. Yu. Sokolova, A. A. Kursakov, Yu. M. Pozdnyakov, A. O. Salbieva, I. N. Lelchuk, T. A. Gusarova, N. V. Gomyranova, A. V. Karpova, N. A. Eliseeva, E. B. Akhmedova, K. K. Bedeynikova, M. N. Korneeva

“…Both anxiety and depression symptoms were more common among women; depression symptoms were more common for post-MI/ ACS patients than in the re-vascularized.Conclusion. By the data from European monitoring center of EUROASPIRE IV, in Russian cohort of CHD post MI/ACS, and revascularized patients there are specific differences in comparison with overall study population in psychosocial risk factors. …”
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Influence of agroclimatic factors on the efficiency of multi-ovulation in cattle in the Peruvian tropics by Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Nilton Luis Murga Valderrama, Rainer Marco Lopez Lapa, José Américo Saucedo Uriarte, Deiner Jhonel Gongora Bardales, Hugo Frias Torres, Annie Yoselin Poclín Rojas, Benjamin Depaz Hizo, Ronald Will Vasquez Tarrillo, Lizeth Amparo Heredia Vilchez, Gustavo Ampuero Trigoso

“…Statistical tests were applied, including ANOVA and post-hoc tests (Tukey's Test), to assess the significance of differences between variables, such as the humidity index and temperature in relation to the production of viable structures and non-viable structures. Data visualization was achieved using R Studio libraries, including ggplot2, factoextra, and FactoMineR.ResultsThe analyses highlight the influence of the interaction between humidity and temperature, resulting in THI on bovine stress, revealing complex interactions that primarily affect embryo production. …”
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Analysis of the Causes of Urban Sprawl in Iran by keramatollah Ziari, Saeed Zanganeh Shahraki, Negin Rajabzadeh, Mohsen Abbas Nejad Jelogir

“…Data were gathered through content analysis and processed using MAXQDA 2020 software. …”
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A 3D reconstruction platform for complex plants using OB-NeRF by Sixiao Wu, Changhao Hu, Boyuan Tian, Yuan Huang, Shuo Yang, Shanjun Li, Shengyong Xu

“…IntroductionApplying 3D reconstruction techniques to individual plants has enhanced high-throughput phenotyping and provided accurate data support for developing "digital twins" in the agricultural domain. …”
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DEVELOPMENT AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE ESTIMATION ALGORITHM OF THE BONE SYSTEM METABOLISM IN CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS by L. G. Ivchenko, I. M. Bykov, A. A. Basov, F. N. Gilmiyarova, D. A. Domenyuk, G. M.-A. Budaychiev, S. O. Ivanyuta

“…There was carried out a general clinical, laboratory, X-ray examination of 114 children with type 1 diabetes mellitus aged 7 to 12 years with an endocrinopathy experience from eight months to ten years. The obtained data were compared with the results of the examination of 35 “healthy” and “practically healthy” children of this age group. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and referral practices regarding animal bites and prevention of human rabies among Traditional Health Practitioners in the eThekwini District in KwaZulu-Natal... by Maxwell Mabona, Maxwell Mabona, Maxwell Mabona, Thembekile Zwane, Babongile Mhlongo, Lazarus Kuonza, Lazarus Kuonza, Poncho Phafane, Poncho Phafane

“…Our study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and referral practices regarding human rabies and the associated factors among THPs in eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among registered THPs in eThekwini District, collecting data through a structured, standardized questionnaire. …”
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A qualitative study on the experience of nurses in the health education for patients with ulcerative colitis based on the Ottawa decision support framework (基于渥太华决策支持框架的护士参与溃疡性结肠炎患... by LIANG Zhuolin (梁琢琳), LI Xumiao (李旭苗), WEI Rongsai (魏荣赛), LIU Jingying (刘璟莹), ZHANG Nan (张楠), MA Hongwen (马宏文)

“…Through purposive sampling, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 nurses from the Department of Gastroenterology. …”
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Legal frameworks for blockchain applications: a comparative study with implications for innovation in Europe by Francisco Von Hafe, Francisco Von Hafe, Francisco Von Hafe, Yash Wagle, Federico Guede-Fernández, Federico Guede-Fernández, Ana Paula Giordano, Ana Paula Giordano, Luís Silva, Salomé Azevedo, Salomé Azevedo, Salomé Azevedo

“…Primary legal texts and policy data (2020–2025) were analysed to map convergences and divergences between blockchain-specialised and generalist regulators.ResultsThe comparison reveals differences: blockchain-specialised geographies have dedicated Distributed Ledger Technology laws, centralised oversight, and crypto-friendly tax regimes; for example, Switzerland exempts private capital gains, and Malta offers Value Added Tax exemptions. …”
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