Comparative efficacy of acupuncture therapies in premature ovarian failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yonghang Yi, Fengjun Ma, Yang Jiao, Rongqi Zhang, Yunhao Yi, Yuxia Ma

“…The NMA results indicated that moxibustion_catgut implantation at acupoint (MB_CIA) (P-score = 0.88; pooled mean difference (95 % CI): 22.07 (1.61–302.48)) showed the highest improvement in overall effectiveness, while warming acupuncture (WA) (0.95; −27.56 (-45.35 to −9.78)) improved follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels best. WA_MB (0.85; −9.35 (-15.08 to −3.62)) and WA (P-score = 0.77) were most effective for luteinizing hormone (LH) and estradiol (E2) levels, respectively. …”
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Biomarkers to predict the outcomes of surgical intervention for aortic dissection by Abanob G. Hanna, Fabian Jimenez Contreras, Omar M. Sharaf, Griffin P. Stinson, Philip J. Hess

“…Further studies should compare these biomarkers to determine the best predictive marker for individual disease states and surgeries.…”
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Nutritional and antioxidative characterization, antimicrobial and sensorial stability of flaxseed powder supplemented mutton patties by Raheel Suleman, Hira Choudhary, Muhammad Waseem, Jaza Maqbl Alshammari, Muhammad Muzamil, Huan Liu, Tariq Ismail, Muhammad Ammar Khan, Muhammad Qamar, Crossby Osei Tutu

“…., 2 % FP supplemented mutton patties) owing to their best sensory scores and overall acceptability. Conclusively, owing to better potential of FP in improving the nutritional and microbial quality of mutton patties, the study further suggests its ability to act as a novel functional ingredient of choice in shelf-life extension of other food products.…”
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De alfa a omega: Estimación de la confiabilidad ordinal. Una guía práctica by Nicolás Vizioli, Alejandro Pagano

“…Al emplear una muestra de 266 adultos entre 18 y 63 años (M = 31.91, DE = 11.50), se administró la versión adaptada a argentina del Inventario de Ansiedad de Beck y el Cuestionario de Regulación Emocional. De esta manera, se exponen coeficientes para estimar la confiabilidad de los instrumentos que dan cuenta de sus ventajas y desventajas, al realizar el cálculo mediante MCP, matriz de correlaciones de Pearson y matriz de covarianzas de Pearson. …”
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Tissue-friendly dentin treatments as a potential element in revascularization protocol (ex-vivo study) by Hala Fayek Khalil, Nadia Ezz El Din Metwalli, Sara Magdy, Mohamed Shamel

“…Results Cell cytotoxicity differed significantly across groups (p < 0.05), with HEDP showing the best results at 1 and 5 min. After 15 min, Group II had the highest value, followed by Group I. …”
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Comparing Health Care Financing in Indonesia and Thailand from 1995-2010: What Lessons Could Be Learned? by Darius Erlangga, Lizheng Shi

“…**Purpose:** In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its report about health system financing and identified universal coverage as the best way to attain the right of every human being to enjoy “the highest attainable standard of health”. …”
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Evaluation of the impact of PEPFAR transition on retention in care in South Africa’s Western Cape Province by J Chiliza, R Laing, F G Feeley, A T Brennan

“…Facilities supported by Anova/Kheth’impilo fared worst post PEFPAR, with a decline in RIC of –4.9% (95% CI –8.8 - –1.0%), while TB, HIV/AIDS, Treatment Support, and Integrated Therapy (that’sit) fared best (3.6% increase in RIC; 95% CI: –0.2 - 7.3%). …”
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Climate change as a wildlife health threat: a scoping review by Sabrina S. Greening, Lucie R. Pascarosa, Avery L. Munster, Roderick B. Gagne, Julie C. Ellis

“…Papers including themes related to management actions were limited reflecting some uncertainty on how best to respond and prepare for climate change. Further discussion is needed on how wildlife health concepts can be used to help inform on-the-ground management actions in the face of climate uncertainty, this includes the collection of baseline health data and research into health metrics that could be used as indicators of resilience at the ecosystem level.…”
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Hubungan Kebugaran Jasmani dengan Prestasi Belajar pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas di Semarang by Indriana Rahma Nidya, Apoina Kartini, Suyatno Suyatno

“…Latar Belakang: Untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar, banyak orang tua sering mendorong anak-anak untuk mengikuti les tambahan, sedangkan lain seperti kebugaran fisik siswa seringkali diabaikan. …”
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Evaluation of the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during an implant procedure: A comparative study between OPG and CBCT by Hassan A. Barzanji, Alan A. Tahir

“…Conclusion: Cone beam computed tomography is the best choice compared to OPG in the pre-implant evaluation and planning for placement as it showed a lower risk of injury to an inferior alveolar canal. …”
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The Effects of Active Teaching and Learning Methods on The Pupils' Academic Performance in Four Selected Primary Schools in Bugamba Sub-County in Rwampara District. by Ampurire, Motion

“…Chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, recommendations were made and there was a need to invite more teachers and orient them to use active teaching methods in primary schools and show them that active teaching should be used in all classes of primary schools, the school administration needs to have frequent meeting with the subject teachers and find out the solutions to the problems faced by them with the view of solving them while using active teaching and the school administration also needs to give the subject teachers first priority by getting good trained and committed teachers and also show them the best teaching approaches and their importance of the subject where active teaching method can be used more effectively.…”
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Effects of Procurement Systems and Financial Performance of Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Mumbere, Isaac

“…By focusing on what it does best, Kabale District Local Council can differentiate itself from other districts and drive home its guarantee of transparency and accountability to customers at the same time. …”
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Investigating the Efficiency of Coffee Husks in Bio-Retention Model for Storm Water Treatment. by Musasizi, Joseph

“…A bio-retention is the storm water Best Management Practices (BMP) designed to capture and treat the runoff using the natural properties of soil and plants to remove contaminants. …”
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Land Use and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study concluded that collaborative farming initiatives within communities positively impact productivity by pooling resources for better input access and shared knowledge on best practices. It also emphasized that traditional farming methods and cultural beliefs significantly influence land management decisions, with some farmers reluctant to adopt new technologies due to adherence to generational practices. …”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…The majority of the respondents revealed a government concern with 25% was one of the best applicable strategies to mitigate the challenges faced by tea farmers on welfare in the Kitumba sub-county Kabale district. …”
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Functional and effective EEG connectivity patterns in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review by Elizabeth R. Paitel, Christian B. D. Otteman, Mary C. Polking, Henry J. Licht, Kristy A. Nielson, Kristy A. Nielson

“…BackgroundAlzheimer’s disease (AD) might be best conceptualized as a disconnection syndrome, such that symptoms may be largely attributable to disrupted communication between brain regions, rather than to deterioration within discrete systems. …”
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Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade by Kerry K Fierke, Gardner Lepp, Bridget McGugan, Marta Brooks

“…There are more ways than ever to share information, and more need than ever to share best practices for leadership related to pharmacy. …”
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Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Konstruktivistik Model Teaching with Analogies (TWA) pada Mata Kuliah Database Management System (DBMS) untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kr... by Fathirma'ruf Fathirma'ruf, Budiman M. Said

“…The result of the device validity was valid (3,3); the practicality of the device included: the implementation of the best learning (3,3); student university responses on learning the TWA model was positive (79%); The effectiveness of learning tools was evidenced by the results tested of students' university creative thinking ability was on creative criteria (76%); The conclusion of this research was the constructivist learning tool TWA model was appropriate for upgrade students' creative thinking skill. …”
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Are Trends in Economic Modeling of Pediatric Diabetes Mellitus up to Date with the Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Latest Scientific Findings? by Roque Cardona-Hernandez, Alberto de la Cuadra-Grande, Julen Monje, María Echave, Itziar Oyagüez, María Álvarez, Isabel Leiva-Gea

“…However, further research assessing the gaps is needed to enhance evidence-based health economic modeling that best represents reality.…”
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La costumbre al envenenamiento: El caso de los contaminantes atmosféricos de la ciudad de Guadalajara, México by Salvador Peniche-Camps, Mauro Cortez-Huerta

“…Con base en la teoría de la sociedad del riesgo de Beck.   …”
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