A Participatory Governance Model for Comprehensive Conservation of Historical Buildings and Urban Fabric: A Grounded Theory Approach by Somayyeh Ghadimzadeh, Elnaz Abizadeh, Mahdiyeh Rahnemay Toori

“…Saturation occurred after 24 interviews with two additional interviews conducted to ensure data adequacy. …”
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Health risk perception and behavioral decision-making among online-dating MSM in Shandong, China: perspectives on HIV and new psychoactive substances by Yuyao Chen, Haiying Yu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Ling Li, Lin Wang, Yangji Zhuoma, Na Zhang, Guoyong Wang, Wei Ma, Meizhen Liao

“…It is recommended to implement subpopulation-targeted interventions, increase warning education, promote informed partnering practices, strengthen NPS harm awareness campaigns targeting youth, reinforce online regulation and health education, leverage online platforms and community organizations to expand intervention coverage, and achieve coordinated HIV prevention and control.…”
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The impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation on complications and mortality following Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for esophageal cancer by Saeed Torabi, Philipp Omuro, Fabian Dusse, Naita M. Wirsik, Thomas Schmidt, Wolfgang Schröder, Tobias Kammerer, Andrea U. Steinbicker, Hans A. Schlößer, Christiane J. Bruns, Hans F. Fuchs, Lars M. Schiffmann

“…These results highlight the critical importance of implementing targeted perioperative strategies to reduce risks and enhance outcomes in this high-risk patient population.…”
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A blood-based liquid biopsy analyzing soluble immune checkpoints and cytokines identifies distinct neuroendocrine tumors by Pablo Mata-Martínez, Lucía Celada, Francisco J. Cueto, Gonzalo Sáenz de Santa María, Jaime Fernández, Verónica Terrón-Arcos, Nuria Valdés, Vanesa García Moreira, María Isabel Enguita del Toro, Eduardo López-Collazo, María-Dolores Chiara, Carlos del Fresno

“…Furthermore, the models demonstrated strong performance in distinguishing metastatic and exitus GEPP NENs, achieving sensitivities and specificities ranging from 80.95% to 88.89%. Additionally, an easy-to-implement minimal signature successfully identified all analyzed NENs with AUC values exceeding 0.900, and accuracies between 84.11% and 93.12%, which was internally validated by a discovery and validation randomization strategy. …”
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Development and Application of a Multi-scale Framework for Evaluating Floodplain Restoration Suitability Based on HEC-RAS by Shuoxing LI, Nanxi WANG, Yan ZHA

“…As such, the methodology developed in this research may offer valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers seeking to implement nature-based solutions for river basin management. …”
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Research on the Design Process and Approaches for Low-Carbon Ecological Parks in Urban Areas of Northwestern China by Jingmao WANG, Haobo XU, Tao ZHANG, Jie GAO

“…The low-carbon design practice of Tongchuan Peony Park is implemented, and the average carbon sink capacity of different zones of the project is quantitatively compared from the perspective of function and landscape characteristics.ConclusionThrough the synergistic consideration of ecological functions and practical uses, a design process and optimization method based on the integration of ecology and functionality are proposed, providing scientific guidance for the practice of low-carbon ecological parks. …”
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Severe menopausal symptoms and associated factors among post-menopausal women in Ambo town, West Shewa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Galana Takele Namara, Binyam Seifu Woldeyes, Dereje Yadesa Irenso, Daniel Belema Fekene, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto, Musa Abduro Fata, Warkitu Sileshi Ensermu, Amare Tesfaye Yami

“…Therefore, we recommend implementing targeted support programs specifically for post-menopausal women. …”
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Insatisfacción corporal y los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en estudiantes de una universidad privada: Un estudio correlacional (Body dissatisfaction and eating disorders i... by Edwin Gustavo Estrada-Araoz, Guido Ayay-Arista, José Ricardo Pujaico-Espino, Efraín Humberto Yupanqui-Pino, Armando Yupanqui-Pino, Jair Emerson Ferreyros-Yucra, José Octavio Ruiz-Tejada, Freddy Abel Rivera-Mamani

“…Therefore, it is recommended to implement prevention programs in universities that promote a positive body image and educate about the risks of eating disorders. …”
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Comparative legal analysis of the labor law status of a higher school lecturer by T. F. Vysheslavova, S. A. Lukinova

“…At the same time, a professional lecturer standard has not yet been developed and implemented, in violation of the requirements of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. …”
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Tax Exemptions and R;D Expenditures in Iran Saeed Dorokhshi Moghaddam by Saeed Dorokhshi Moghaddam, Bahram Sahabi, Hassan Heydari, Sajad Barkhordari

“…In Iran, there has been a particular interest in implementing tax exemptions for knowledge-based companies and providing tax credits for all firms. …”
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Impact Response of Dam Affected by Landslide Surge Based on Improved SPH Method by Shuai HUANG, Zhonggen WANG, Yu LI, Yuxiang FENG

“…Consequently, existing studies frequently combine SPH with other techniques, such as the finite element method, to enhance performance. Additionally, the discrete element method cannot achieve fluid-structure coupling. …”
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Drug use and sexual behaviors among women who inject drugs and use a syringe services program; Miami, Florida by Belén Hervera, Teresa A. Chueng, Joy Scheidell, Katrina Ciraldo, Sabrina Soto Sugar, Marina Plesons, Hansel E. Tookes, David P. Serota, Raymond R. Balise, Noby Nakamuro, Shelby Meaders, David W. Forrest, Tyler S. Bartholomew

“…In Florida, where syringe service programs are relatively new and implemented at the county-level, access remains limited. …”
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Criminal Law Challenged by Crossing into Virtual Reality by Mahdi Karimi

“…Therefore, the necessity for implementing fundamental changes in criminal law was felt so that it could continue to fulfill its role in society. …”
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Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning (PPML) Inference for Clinically Actionable Models by Baris Balaban, Seyma Selcan Magara, Caglar Yilgor, Altug Yucekul, Ibrahim Obeid, Javier Pizones, Frank Kleinstueck, Francisco Javier Sanchez Perez-Grueso, Ferran Pellise, Ahmet Alanay, Erkay Savas, Cetin Bagci, Osman Ugur Sezerman

“…Our aim is to show that privacy-preserving machine learning inference methods can safeguard the intellectual property of models and prevent plaintext models from disclosing information about the sensitive data employed in training these ML models. Additionally, these methods protect the confidentiality of model users’ sensitive patient data. …”
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Variations in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy over time: a serial cross-sectional study in five West African countries by Seydou Doumbia, Kadari Cisse, Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Dewi Ismajani Puradiredja, Jürgen May, Sylvain Landry Faye, Daniela Fusco, Moctar Tounkara, Ricardo Strauss, Tani Sagna, Alpha Mahmoud Barry, Abdul Karim Mbawah, Cheick Oumar Doumbia, Souleymane Diouf, Federico Di Meglio, Edouard Lhomme

“…The specific objectives are: (1) to describe and compare levels of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the general population in rural and urban settings in West Africa over time and (2) to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination willingness and hesitancy among the general population across five West African countries over time.Design Following a baseline survey (Wave I), three serial cross-sectional surveys (Waves II-IV) were implemented.Setting The study was conducted in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone from November 2021 to July 2022.Participants A total of 13 571 study participants were included in the study (n=4373, n=4593 and n=4605 for survey Waves II, III and IV, respectively). …”
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Characterisation of pregnancy-induced alterations in apolipoproteins and their associations with maternal metabolic risk factors and offspring birth outcomes: a preconception and l... by Li Chen, Karen Mei-Ling Tan, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow, Kok Hian Tan, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Shiao-Yng Chan, Yap Seng Chong, Peter D. Gluckman, Johan G. Eriksson, Markus R. Wenk, Sartaj Ahmad Mir

“…Linear regression models and network analysis were implemented to investigate the association of apolipoproteins with maternal genetic variants, biochemical measures, metabolic risk factors, and offspring birth outcomes. …”
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Designing and Validating an Educational Model of Accounting Graduate Students in the Knowledge and Skills Required in Qualitative and Quantitative Research by Akram Taftiyan, Nasrin Alraji, Fatemeh Mansouri Mohammad Abadi

“…Research skills can be classified into two groups: 1- skills that are necessary to review and evaluate surveys, experiments and other studies related to real issues in the field of research, and 2- skills that are necessary to conduct research such as designing, implementing and analyzing data and Interpretation and generalization of findings. …”
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高中生知覺教師支持對其投入學習歷程檔案的影響：以焦慮及自我效能為中介變項 Effect of Perceived Teacher Support on Senior High School Students’ Engagement in the Academic Portfolio: Mediating Roles of Anxiety and Self-e... by 湯家偉 Chia-Wei Tang, 王俐淳 Li-Chun Wang

“…Tailored counseling interventions should be implemented to address these specific anxieties. …”
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Effectiveness of personalized open-face mask combined with styrofoam fixation in radiotherapy treatment of head and neck cancers: a prospective randomized controlled trial by Fating Yang, Jingling Li, Bo Li, Lihua Zhang, Jie Li, Xiaowei Yao, Qiuxia Hu, Yutiann Yin, Changhao Liu, Lin Xu, Jian Zang, Lina Zhao, Fei Bai

“…Abstract Objective The primary aim of this investigation is to assess the effectiveness of implementing an innovative immobilization approach, spec ically the utilization of personalized open-face masks in combination with styrofoam fixation, for head and neck cancers receiving radiotherapy. …”
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The Effect of Land Use Change on Runoff Using the SWAT Model in the Tajan Watershed by hayede bayani, ali bagheri, Davod Akbari Nodehi, Valiollah Karimi

“…However, the decrease in water availability in late spring and summer can jeopardize the amount of water for irrigation downstream the basin, unless proper water management and storage is implemented along with better use and management of runoff. …”
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