Comparison of Removal Characteristics of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants Using Ozone and UV-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes in the Downstream of Nakdong River by Woorim Lee, Changdong Seo, Jaedon Shin, Yunho Lee, Heejong Son

“…The results are expected to be utilized as basic data for modernizing aging water treatment facilities. …”
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Dose effects of ultraviolet and terahertz laser radiation on the plasma membrane of erythrocytes by Лариса Січевська, Тетяна Овсяннікова, Ірина Забєліна, Аліна Коваленко, Олександр Левченко, Олег Гурін

“…Pronounced biogenic activity of UV of LLLR was detected at the level of erythrocyte membranes. The obtained data can be used to expand the spectrum of application of LLLR of the UV range in IVL techniques.…”
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Low-carbohydrate diet: a promising strategy for type 2 diabetes management among Egyptian patients by Noha R. Ahmed, Nagwa Saad, Ghada Khafagy, Inas ElSayed, Nadia M. Tawfik

“…Low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) have shown promise in improving glycemic control, yet limited data compare their effect directly with medication intensification. …”
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The mediating role of psychological distress in the association between migration experiences and stigma and coping strategies: a cross-sectional study on Ethiopian migrant returne... by Yekoyealem Desie, Lemma Derseh Gezie, Kassahun Habtamu, Abebaw Minaye, Mulat Asnake, Emebet Mulugeta, Fantahun Admas, Azeb Asaminew Alemu, Dame Abera, Endirias Gina, Teshome Kondale

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted in five migration hotspot areas in Ethiopia, namely Addis Ababa, Dessie, Shashemene, Hossana, and Gondar. Data related to socio-demographic, economic, migration experiences, psychological distress, coping strategies, and stigma and discrimination were collected. …”
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Análisis de las prácticas lúdicas y tradicionales en la en la zona norte del Camino Central Portugués y su relación con el ámbito educativo (Analysis of game and traditional pract... by José Eugenio Rodríguez Fernández, Beatriz Oliveira Pereira, Rubén Navarro Patón

“…We opted for a qualitative methodology, using personal semi-structured interviews as a tool for obtaining data. …”
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A Qualitative Study of Migraine Headache Experience in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale Based on the Symptom Management Theory by Li M, Feng M, Li M, Wei J, Li S, Zhang N, Li Q, Song R, Li H

“…The collected data were analyzed using the Colaizzi phenomenological method.Results: The migraine experience of patients with PFO was categorized into 3 main themes: 1) Symptom Perception: Variability in migraine severity and frequency (mean VAS 5.2 ± 1.8, indicating moderate symptom severity); Triggers and warning signs of migraine attacks; Impact of environmental and lifestyle factors on symptom onset. 2) Symptom Management: Persistent efforts to alleviate migraine symptoms (eg, medication, lifestyle adjustments); Emotional and psychological coping strategies; High expectations and hopes for the PFO closure procedure; Concerns and uncertainties about the effectiveness of the operation. 3) Symptom Outcomes: Physical and mental health challenges caused by chronic migraines; Social and occupational disruptions due to migraine symptoms; Seeking professional medical and psychological support; Long-term adaptation and resilience strategies.Conclusion: This study, grounded in the SMT, provides valuable insights into the migraine experiences of patients with PFO. …”
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Willingness to use long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis among key populations at a large HIV prevention clinic in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Jonathan Derrick Lukubuya, Elizabeth B. Katana, Micheal Baguma, Andrew Kaguta, Winnie Nambatya, Peter Kyambadde, Timothy R. Muwonge, Andrew Mujugira, Eva Agnes Laker Odongpiny

“…Modified Poisson regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with the participants’ willingness to use LAI-PrEP. Data was analysed using STATA 14 software. Results Of the 234 participants, 135 (57.7%) were female, 82.5% knew about LAI-PrEP, and 65.8% were willing to use it. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among patients with severe mental illness attending Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: hospital-b... by Helena Getenet, Yeweyenhareg Feleke, Ruth Tsigebrhan, Tadesse Lejisa, Genet Ashebir

“…Socio-demographic and other clinical data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Emocionalidad en el aula de primaria de Educación Física postpandemia (Emotionality in the post-pandemic primary physical education classroom) by Alejandro Almonacid-Fierro, Mirko Aguilar-Valdés, Ricardo Souza de Carvalho, Eugenio Merellano-Navarro

“…The convenience sample consisted of 12 physical education teachers who worked in elementary schools and were active during the virtual and post-pandemic years. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data regarding gender equality and years of experience. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of gastric cancer patients toward nutritional therapy by Hui Yu, Ling Li, Jing Gu, Jing Wang, Hui Su, Hui Lu, Yuqing Zhou, Jingfang Xia, Yongping Xu, Danhua Liang, Yuling Yang, Ying Chen

“…Questionnaires (Cronbach’s α = 0.923) were used to collect data on demographics and KAP dimensions. Scores >75% were considered good. …”
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Suicide among youth and young adults in Canada: bereaved parents’ perspectives on the systems of care by Toula Kourgiantakis, Deborah Cooper, David Cooper, Shelley Craig, Eunjung Lee, Jori Jones, Carrie K. Y. Lau, Romy-Naïma Tousignant, Jonathan B. Singer, Marjorie Johnstone, Juveria Zaheer

“…Participants were eligible if they were parents or caregivers residing in Ontario, Canada, of a youth or young adult under the age of 30 who died by suicide. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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Eating difficulties among Nigerian community-dwelling stroke survivors: prevalence, correlates, and association with quality of life by Adekola B. Ademoyegun, Adebukola G. Ibitoye, Wasiu A. Rasaq, Oluwafunmilayo A. Adeniyi, David O. Fabuluje, Israel A. Ojo, Taofeek O. Awotidebe, Chidozie E. Mbada

“…The Minimal Eating Observation Form– version II and WHOQOL-BREF were used to collect data on EDs and QoL respectively. Socio-demographic, stroke-related, and clinical characteristics of patients were assessed using structured questionnaires. …”
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The impact of enteral immunonutrition on gut microbiota in colorectal cancer and gastric cancer patients in the preoperative period—preliminary results of randomized clinical trial... by Karolina Kaźmierczak-Siedlecka, Ewa Stachowska, Robert Kucharski, Robert Kucharski, Piotr Wiśniewski, Paweł Ulasiński, Michał Stańczak, Michał Stańczak, Wojciech Makarewicz, Wojciech Makarewicz, Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, Leszek Kalinowski, Leszek Kalinowski

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Inequity in the transmission of malaria infection among children and adolescents: a cohort study in rural Guinea by Almamy Amara Toure, Sidikiba Sidibe, Aboubacar Sidiki Magassouba, Abdoul Habib Beavogui, Mamoudou Conde, Abdoulaye Fodé Toure, Tiany Sidibe, Kaba Saran Keita, Alexandre Delamou, Seni Kouanda

“…This cohort study was conducted in Mafèrinyah, Guinea, with participants aged 1–19 years of age. Data were collected through monthly home visits over nine months, capturing malaria infection (via blood smears), sociodemographic factors, and household characteristics. …”
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Vivencia del ocio entre hombres: los juegos de bocha (São Paulo, Brasil) y bolos tradicionales (Boiro, España) (Leisure time experiences among men: bocha´s game (São Paulo, Brazil)... by Luiz Gonçalves-Junior, Denise-Aparecida Corrêa, José Eugenio Rodríguez Fernández

“…We used a qualitative/descriptive study design, employing individual semi-structured interviews as a tool for obtaining data. …”
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Influencing factors of cross screening rate and its intelligent prediction model by Lala ZHAO, Feng XU, Chenlong DUAN, Chenhao GUO, Wei WANG, Haishen JIANG, Jinpeng QIAO

“…Among them, the PSO-SVM prediction model has the best performance and the strongest fitting ability to the data. Its evaluation index R2 reaches 0.976 1, and the error between the predicted result and the actual value is the smallest. …”
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Level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding emergency contraception pills among female undergraduate students at KCMUCo in the Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania by Angel A Ng’unda, Mariana J Mung’au, Gloria E Foya, Jamida J Mateni, Bernard Njau

“…Methods Using a descriptive cross-sectional study design with multistage random sampling, semi-structured questionnaire data were collected among 314 female students at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) from July 2024 to August 2024. …”
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Knowledge attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on respirator fit testing and PAPR use at a university medical center by Fatimah Alshahrani, Abba Elgujja, Lulwa Alabdan, Jaser S. Alharbi, Ali A. Rabaan, Ibrahim Alzayid, Mohammed Alasiri, Khalid Faqihi, Samih Alanazi

“…A total of 204 HCWs from different departments and hospitals around the medical center participated in cross-sectional research. Structured surveys measuring demographic variables, knowledge, attitudes, training experience, and compliance with fit testing and PAPR use gathered data. …”
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Factores que determinan la consecución del rendimiento en el fútbol de élite: Orientación cualitativa con jugadores y jugadoras profesionales (Factors that determine the achieveme... by Miguel Ángel López-Gajardo, Ana Flores-Cidoncha, Ana Rubio-Morales, Jesús Díaz-García, Inmaculada González-Ponce

“…The thematic analysis of the data was completed deductively and inductively. The results showed the existing complexity within a soccer club, with notable importance on team cohesion and the figure of the coach and coaching staff for collective improvement in both genders. …”
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Self‐stigma among people with epilepsy: Comparison between Germany and Japan by Izumi Kuramochi, Takayuki Iwayama, Hiroaki Okajima, Satsuki Watanabe, Koji Matsuo, Haruo Yoshimasu, Christian G. Bien, Christian Brandt, Anne Hagemann

“…Eligible participants were PWE aged 18 and above, receiving treatment at these facilities, meeting language requirements, and capable of providing informed consent. Data collection occurred from May 2022 to April 2023 using questionnaires assessing self‐stigma (Epilepsy Self‐Stigma Scale, ESSS), self‐esteem, depressive symptoms, anxiety, knowledge, and QOL. …”
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