Optic neuritis in various demyelinating diseases by A. K. Kalashnikova, D. D. Eliseeva, N. A. Andreeva, N. V. Zhorzholadze, I. A. Ronzina, R. Ts. Bembeeva, N. N. Venediktova, M. R. Kalganova, N. L. Sheremet

“…The study showed the most pronounced structural and functional disturbances in the long-term phase of AQP4-ON and MOG-ONr. …”
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Ethnomedicinal indices based ethno-veterinary plant profile of Yousaf Baba Hills, District Mohmand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan by B. Khan, M. S. Khan, H. A. Jan, Barkatullah, K. N. Khan, A. Hashem, G. D. Avila-Quezada, E. F. Abd_Allah

“…Ethnoveterinary information was obtained through semi-structured interviews with 133 informants who were randomly selected from 17 villages, and the data were interpreted using various ethnobotanical indices. …”
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The Mediating Role of Cognitive Reappraisal on Bedtime Procrastination and Sleep Quality in Higher Educational Context: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study by Zhang Y, Rehman S, Addas A, Ahmad M, Khan A

“…Grounded in the Self-Regulation Model of Behavior and the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, this study examines the mediating role of cognitive reappraisal in the relationship between bedtime procrastination and sleep quality over time.Methods: Employing a longitudinal design, the study examined the progression of bedtime procrastination, cognitive reappraisal, and sleep quality among university students at three distinct time points throughout an academic semester. Structural equation modeling and autoregressive time-lagged panel models were utilized to analyze the data, assessing both the direct effects and the mediating role of cognitive reappraisal over time.Results: The results revealed that bedtime procrastination exhibited significant stability across time points (β = 0.619 to 0.658, p< 0.001). …”
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Genome-wide analysis of the laccase gene family in tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius): insights into stem development, lignification, and responses to abiotic stress by Deepak Kumar Jha, Deepak Kumar Jha, Subhadarshini Parida, Seema Pradhan, Nrisingha Dey, Shuvobrata Majumder

“…Tissue-specific expression analysis showed that 43.47% of ColLAC genes are predominantly expressed in roots, aligning with RNA-seq data. ColLAC gene expression varied across the developmental stages, from seedling to fibre harvest, and was influenced by heavy metal copper and abscisic acid (ABA) treatments. …”
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Interviews with Kuwaiti parents regarding knowledge and health beliefs about HPV infection and HPV vaccination by Dr Ahmad Abuzoor, Dr Jabin Jabin, Dr Cyril Eshareturi, Dr Melissa Owens, Drs Cor Jonker

“…Methods: Based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) (Abraham &amp; Sheeran, 2005), semi-structured interviews were held. The data were thematically analysed using an induction approach on a semantic level to the most common themes and categories. …”
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Production system, and egg quality of village chicken reared under traditional management system in Angecha and Damboya districts of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Eskindir Amanuel, Desalegn Amanuel, Edao Shanku

“…Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select representative samples and one hundred eight six respondents (186) were interviewed with structured questionnaire. The data were organized and analyzed by using SPSS and SAS. …”
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Barriers underlying care gaps in Singapore’s mental health landscape and suggestions for improvement from service providers’ perspectives: a qualitative approach by Siang Joo Seah, Charlotte Chao Min Tan, Mary Su-Lynn Chew, Jin Jin Lim, Dhiya Mahirah, Yi-Ching Lynn Ho, Sing Ai Lee, Ee-Lian Lee, Sungwon Yoon, Sungwon Yoon, Vicknesan Marimuttu, Ngar Yee Poon, Julian Thumboo, Julian Thumboo

“…To address these challenges, recommendations include expanding insurance coverage, strengthening private sector regulation, and reforming reimbursement structures for integrated care. Streamlining referrals and improving data sharing will enhance coordination. …”
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Improving critical care through telemedicine: a comprehensive analysis of a Tele-ICU project in northern and northeastern regions of Brazil by Shoraya Virginio Carneiro Dal Col, Eduardo Leite Vieira Costa, Diego Britto Ribeiro, Thalyta Flores, Franca Pellison, Larissa Borges Moraes, Ana Luiza Inglesi Arevalo, Anna Carolina Pompermayer Coradelli, Elen Moda de Oliveira Azevedo, Isadora Stefanini Guimarães, Katia Dione da Gama, Rafaella Coutinho Grecco Aguiar, Lilian Mara Perroud Miilher, Marcelo Santos Caires, Pedro Helio Pontes Dantas, Renata Christine Oliveira Pinotti, Beatriz de Faria Leao, Fabiane Raquel Motter, Sabrina Dalbosco Gadenz

“…We herein provide a detailed overview of the implementation of the Tele-ICU project in Brazil’s northern and northeastern regions, describing its multi-modal approach, which combined telemedicine implementation, educational initiatives, simulation-based training, protocol development, and structured data reporting to enhance critical care delivery. …”
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Large atypical lipomatous tumours of the limbs: A report of three cases by Amrane Hemza, Boussha Toufik, Hasrouri Ilies, Mekideche Besma, Moussa Amrane, Benmayouf Nazim, Derdous Chaouki, Khernane Nacer

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Neurodegeneration and choroidal vascular features on OCT in the progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration by Inês Costa, Ana Carvalho, Helton Andrade, Bruno Pereira, Pedro Camacho

“…METHODS: Retrospective cohort analysis of anonymized data from participants aged 50y or more and diagnosed with early/intermediate AMD in at least one eye (with no evidence of advanced AMD). …”
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Neuroplastic changes in patients with functional seizures following neurobehavioral therapy by Ayushe A. Sharma, Jane B. Allendorfer, Stephen Correia, Tyler E. Gaston, Adam Goodman, Leslie E Grayson, Noah S. Philip, W. Curt LaFrance, Jr, Jerzy P. Szaflarski

“…TBI-FS participants underwent up to 12 sessions of NBT between scans. Structural MRI data were analyzed using voxel-based morphometry. …”
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Cities economies in a warming world: An in-depth study of long-run and short-run climate change impact in China by Yu Song, Na Huang, Kang Jiang, Xiao Chen, Riping Gao, Jingyu Men, Pengshuai Bi, Zhihua Pan

“…Moreover, low-income cities and those with specific industry structures exhibit heightened vulnerability to climate fluctuations. …”
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New Insights into Lava Tube Formation: An Asymmetrical and Deep Case Observed by Yutu-2 Radar at Lunar Farside by Haoqiu Zhou, Xuan Feng, Zejun Dong, Chunyu Ding, Ling Zhang, Cai Liu, Wenjing Liang

“…This article reports a potential lava tube observed at ∼130 m depth of the lunar farside by Lunar Penetrating Radar data. However, a possible scenario with a kind of dry and low-density materials connected with a basaltic boulder or lava flow cannot be excluded. …”
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Development of a Noninfectious Japanese Encephalitis Virus Replicon for Antiviral Drug Screening and Gene Function Studies by Yang Yang, Jiayang Zheng, Yafang Lin, Yan Zhang, Qianming Zhao, Hailong Zhang, Junjie Zhang, Zongjie Li, Ke Liu, Beibei Li, Donghua Shao, Yafeng Qiu, Zhiyong Ma, Jianchao Wei

“…In this study, a viral-cDNA-based replicon of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), which is the causative agent of Japanese encephalitis, was constructed by replacing the viral structural proteins with a green fluorescent protein (JEV-GFP replicon). …”
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Empowering physics educators through technology-based teaching material workshops: A teachers’ perspective by Rizki Eka Shintya, Fian Rifqi Irsalina, Beata Graceshela Muki, Ihsan Hijria Putra, Santri Ramadani, Alvin Syahrul Fauzan, Ahmad Zulkarnain Zain, Entang Entang, Muhammad Rifky Fauzan, Andreny Dwi Nurlita

“…The workshop, held in Bandung Barat, provided hands-on training on integrating various technologies, such as Augmented Reality, Physics Mobile, Live Worksheets, and Articulate Storylines, into physics teaching. Data were collected from 51 participating teachers using a descriptive survey method through structured questionnaires. …”
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Synchrotron-based 3D X-ray computed tomography reveals root system architecture: Plastic responses to phosphorus placement by Frederik J.T. van der Bom, Philipp D. Lösel, Andrew M. Kingston, Zhe H. Weng, Nelly S. Raymond, Anton Maksimenko, Daniel Hausermann, Michael J. Bell, Casey L. Doolette, Enzo Lombi, Peter M. Kopittke

“…The SRXCT method marks a new stride towards advancing our understanding of root structures in unprecedented detail, opening further avenues for exploring plant-soil interactions.…”
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Long COVID and episodic disability: advancing the conceptualisation, measurement and knowledge of episodic disability among people living with Long COVID – protocol for a mixed-met... by Richard Harding, Kristine M Erlandson, Jaime H Vera, Colm Bergin, Ciaran Bannan, Darren A Brown, Margaret O'Hara, Kelly K O'Brien, Patricia Solomon, Angela M Cheung, Lisa Avery, Soo Chan Carusone, Susie Goulding, Lisa McCorkell, Larry Robinson, Catherine Thomson, Hannah Wei, Natalie St Clair-Sullivan, Brittany Torres, Niamh Roche, Ruth Stokes, Patriic Gayle

“…Using phase 2 data, we will characterise the profile of disability using structural equation modelling techniques to examine relationships between dimensions of disability and the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic contextual factors. …”
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Healthcare providers' perspectives on the organization of health services to manage people with multiple long-term conditions in primary care settings in Kerala, India: a qualitati... by Thoniparambil Ravindranathanpillai Lekha, Linju Joseph, Linju Joseph, Neethu Vasantha Sasidharan, Athira Krishnan, Justine Davies, Paramjit Gill, Sheila Greenfield, Sivadasanpillai Harikrishnan, Jissa Vinoda Thulaseedharan, Mathew Joseph Valamparampil, Semira Manaseki-Holland, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Panniyammakal Jeemon

“…Complexity in managing MLTCs and their adverse consequences confronts the public healthcare systems in India. However, data from India to understand how to improve capacity to manage multiple chronic conditions are limited. …”
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Enablers and barriers in the professional development of nurses employed full-time at university nursing studies in Croatia: a qualitative study by Lara Vinko, Valentina Koscak, Mia Plenkovic, Ivica Matic, Marta Civljak, Marin Cargo, Vesna Mijoc, Ivana Barac, Sanja Zoranic, Mario Marendic, Marijana Neuberg, Dijana Majstorovic, Alen Brecek, Kata Ivanisevic, Andrea Vuksa, Natasa Skitarelic, Zrinka Puharic, Snjezana Cukljek, Livia Puljak

“…Participants were full-time nurse educators holding teaching positions at 12 university-level nursing programs across Croatia. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide and analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Factors Associated with Antidiabetic Medications and Dietary Recommendation Adherence Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Godwin Gideon Kwaku Dorvlo, Augustine Kumah, Samuel Kwabena Ofosu, Stephen Henry Afakorzi, Yvette Eyram Avorgbedor, Emmanuel Obot, Chinwe Nnenna Nwogu, Malik Abdul Rahman, Henry Okorie Ugorji, Lawrencia Antoinette Aidoo, Anthony Bless Dogbedo, Abdul - Razak Issah, Abigail Abiba Fuseini, Deborah Terkperkie Kanamitie, Gustav Boni

“…Data collected were entered into a Microsoft Excel sheet and exported to STATA software (version 15) to analyze variables. …”
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