The security outcome of the conflict between tradition and modernism in Afghanistan by Mokhtar Rahimi, Mohsen Eslami

“…Extended AbstractIntroduction: In a macro perspective, the state-nation building process in Afghanistan, as a historical challenge, has gone through a tense period of civil wars and foreign interventions due to its wide ethnic and religious diversity. These structural problems have prevented the provision of sustainable security in the country. …”
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Genetic insights into psychotic major depressive disorder: bridging the mood-psychotic disorder spectrumResearch in context by Thuy-Dung Nguyen, Joeri J. Meijsen, Robert Sigström, Ralf Kuja-Halkola, Ying Xiong, Arvid Harder, Kaarina Kowalec, Joëlle A. Pasman, Carolina Scarpa, Elin Hörbeck, Lina Jonsson, Sara Hägg, Niamh Mullins, Kevin S. O’Connell, Christina Dalman, Dorte Helenius, Richard Zetterberg, Henrik Larsson, Paul Lichtenstein, Ole A. Andreassen, Thomas Werge, Alfonso Buil, Mikael Landén, Patrick F. Sullivan, Yi Lu

“…Methods: This population-based cohort study used Swedish and Danish registry data for over 5.1 M individuals born between 1958 and 1993/1996. …”
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Awareness of and the relationship between noise-induced hearing loss and the use of personal listening devices in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia by Mohammad M. Mokhatrish, Ramzi M. Dighriri, Abdulrahman A. Otaif, Abdulelah A. Otaif, Riyadh A. Jahlan, Abdulrahman A. Daghreeri, Hussam T. Hakami, Ameer M. Mobarki, Bandar F. Daghriri, Fawaz M. Hakami, Osama M. Dighriri

“…This study aims to assess the awareness of NIHL and its association with PLD use among residents in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.Materials and methodsA descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among Saudi adults in Jazan. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on demographics, health-related characteristics, PLD usage patterns, and awareness of NIHL.ResultsThe study included 428 participants, with 53.3% males and 45.6% aged 18–25. …”
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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a target for the search of anti-addiction drugs by M. S. Khalimanov, E. M. Grigorevskikh, K. A. Zavadich, S. I. Sologov, D. A. Traschenkova, K. A. Tatzhikova, E. V. Polikarpov, S. S. Sologova, D. A. Kudlay, E. A. Smolyarchuk

“…This study analyzed the molecular mechanisms of the action of BDNF, including its biosynthesis, structural forms (BDNF and pro-BDNF), and functions and features of TrkB and LNGFR receptors. …”
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Using Presence Circles to identify strategies to enhance nurse presence at discharge: a focus group study with nursing students by Marie C. Haverfield, Sara Nayeem, Meaghan Sterk, Stacy Demertzis, Deborah Szeto, Robin Whitney

“…Methods: In a secondary analysis of data from a larger study based on the Nurse Presence Framework, nursing students (N = 14) from a Northern California school were asked to participate in two Nurse Presence Circles. …”
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Comparison of nursing students’ experiences of learning nursing in Sierra Leone and Norway by Rebecca Amara, Donald Santigie Conteh, Joseph Edem-Hotah, Mohamed James Koroma, Anneline Røssland, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit Sekse, Tove Giske

“…Nineteen students from Sierra Leone took part in four focus group interviews and six students from Norway took part in two focus groups. Data were collected from November 2022 to January 2023. …”
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The issue of credibility between customers’ perceptions and the attitude toward Facebook advertising by Jassim Al-Gasawneh, Abdullah AlSokkar, Mahmoud Alghizzawi, Tahreer Abu Hmeidan, Deemah Alarabiat, Ahmed Alamro

“…This research was conducted in Amman, Jordan, and data were collected from undergraduate students enrolled in the Digital Marketing program at Applied Science Private University (ASU) in 2024 using purposive sampling methods via Google Forms. …”
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Patient experiences of internet-based enhanced cognitive behavior therapy for eating disorders by Anne-Charlotte Wiberg, Ata Ghaderi, Thomas Parling, Magdalena Jansson, Elisabeth Welch

“…Method: Sixteen participants with a diagnosis of full or subthreshold BN or BED, including eight non-responders and eight responders, participated in a semi-structured telephone interview. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. …”
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Psychosocial Evaluation of Prospective Living Kidney Donors in Qatar: A Profile of Prospective Donors, Process, and Outcomes by Riadh A. S. Fadhil, MD, Asma Al Abdulghani, MBBS, MS, Majid Alabdulla, MD, ABPsych, Nighat A. Ajmal, MD, ABPsych, Nicoleta R. Stanciu, BSN, Sabera I. Baqi, BSN, Pratibha Ratheesh, PhD, Dominique E. Martin, PhD

“…A retrospective observational cross-sectional study was conducted using case file data of PLKDs assessed at Hamad Medical Corporation between August 2014 and December 2022. …”
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“Beyond the flood: Exploring the psychosocial consequences and resilience challenges in the aftermath of “El Niño” in Tumbes, Peru” by Elaine C. Flores, Daniela C. Fuhr, Victoria Simms, Andres G. Lescano, Nicki Thorogood

“…Data were analyzed thematically. Results: Initially, participants minimized El Niño's mental health impact, claiming to be ''accustomed'' to it. …”
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Head-mounted display-based (HMD) vs desktop-based (DB) virtual reality anatomy: A preliminary usability study by Zaitunnatakhin Zamli, Rohaini Ramli, Hidayah Sulaiman, Mohd Zulfaezal Che Azemin, Wan Muhamad Salahudin Wan Salleh, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof, Imran Mahalil, Azmi Mohd. Yusof

“…Both applications’ System Usability Scale (SUS) and preference scores were obtained via a self-administered questionnaire. The data were expressed as median [IQR] and statistically analysed using MATLAB R2022b. …”
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Species distribution model performance improves when habitat characterizations are centered on detected individuals instead of observers by Fang-Yu Shen, Fiona Victoria Stanley Jothiraj, Rebecca A. Hutchinson, Tyler A. Hallman, Jenna R. Curtis, W. Douglas Robinson

“…We utilized remote sensing data on observer- and bird-locations to characterize habitat at three radii (pixel radius: 30-m; fixed radius: 100-m; species-specific effective detection radius). …”
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Geological Evaluation of In-Situ Pyrolysis Development of Oil-Rich Coal in Tiaohu Mining Area, Santanghu Basin, Xinjiang, China by Guangxiu Jing, Xiangquan Gao, Shuo Feng, Xin Li, Wenfeng Wang, Tianyin Zhang, Chenchen Li

“…Based on actual geological data from the Tiaohu mining area, the comprehensive weight of each index was determined. …”
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Damage mechanism of gamma-irradiated repurposed pultruded glass fibre polyester composite subjected to low-velocity impact using non-destructive techniques by Muhammad Imran Najeeb, Muhammad Amir Siti Madiha, Agusril Syamsir, Mohd Supian Abu Bakar, Sapizah Rahim, Asyraf Arif Abu Bakar, Tabrej Khan

“…These findings offer valuable data for the defence industry, particularly in the areas of repair, maintenance, and the development of new materials.…”
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Phthalate-Induced Liver Protection against Deleterious Effects of the Th1 Response: A Potentially Serious Health Hazard by Mostafa Z. Badr, Alexander Shnyra, Mikhail Zoubine, Maxim Norkin, Betty Herndon, Tim Quinn, Roberto N. Miranda, Michael L. Cunningham, Agostino Molteni

“…Immunostaining and confocal microscopy revealed hepatic accumulation of IFNγ+ Th1 and IL-4+ Th2 cells in animals from groups II and IV, respectively. Our data suggest a PPARα-mediated suppression of the development of a Th1 immune response in the liver, resulting in hepatoprotective effect. …”
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“Each one of us did the best we could for the community, while also supporting each other”: community residents’ perspectives on community health worker (CHW) response during the C... by Melina Michelen, Beatriz Lopez Galeana, Salvador Zárate, Sora Park Tanjasiri, Lindsay Donaldson, Patricia J. Cantero, Noraima Chirinos, Rocio Salazar, Mary Anne Foo, Samantha Peralta, Pilar Lara de Cortez, Guadalupe Capistran, John Billimek, Alana M.W. LeBrón

“…Sessions were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using an adapted flexible coding approach to derive data-driven themes. Results Residents described how they supported one another, advocated for their communities, and fostered livelihood and resilience. …”
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Drug-Induced Sarcoid-like Reactions Associated to Targeted Therapies and Biologic Agents by Federica Andolfi, Luca Caffarri, Matilde Neviani, Silvia Rubini, Dario Andrisani, Filippo Gozzi, Bianca Beghé, Enrico Clini, Roberto Tonelli, Stefania Cerri

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Diagnosing DISRs is challenging, and a structured approach is crucial for differentiating them from other conditions. …”
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The Risk Factors Associated with the Carriage to Critical Antimicrobial-Resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Healthy Household Dogs: A One Health Perspective by Carlos Alejandro Zelaya, Gabriel Arriagada, Rosario Medina, Beatriz Escobar, Fernando Sánchez, Nicolás Galarce, Lisette Lapierre

“…Fecal samples were collected from dogs that had not received antibiotics in the preceding four weeks, and <i>E. coli</i> isolates growing on antimicrobial-impregnated selective agar were tested using VITEK2, following Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines. A structured questionnaire captured demographic, clinical, and environmental data, and logistic regression was used to identify significant associations. …”
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Impacts of adolescent participation in a mental health education, leadership, and advocacy program (the Live4Life Crew) on outcomes after leaving secondary school in Victoria, Aust... by Lakshmi Neelakantan, Nina Logan, Monika Raniti, Nicola Reavley

“…Template analysis was used to analyse the data, using the Bronfenbrenner's Process-Person-Context-Time (PPCT) as an organising framework. …”
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Exacerbation model of cumulative adverse experiences: prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors of self-harm and suicidality among Chinese migrant workers by Tang Jiayi, Tang Jiayi, Mengting Wang, Juan Fang, Wenqian Jian, Hong Pan, Xinyu Hu, Yanlong Liu, Li Chen, Li Chen, Linhui Liu

“…Participants completed a structured questionnaire assessing self-harm, suicidality, ACEs, AAEs, and sociodemographic characteristics. …”
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