Considering Theory-Based Gamification in the Co-Design and Development of a Virtual Reality Cognitive Remediation Intervention for Depression (bWell-D): Mixed Methods Study by Mark Hewko, Vincent Gagnon Shaigetz, Michael S Smith, Elicia Kohlenberg, Pooria Ahmadi, Maria Elena Hernandez Hernandez, Catherine Proulx, Anne Cabral, Melanie Segado, Trisha Chakrabarty, Nusrat Choudhury

“…MethodsIn previously reported work, we collected qualitative data from patients and care providers to understand end-user perceptions on the use of VR technologies for cognitive remediation, reveal insights on the drivers for behavior change, and obtain suggestions for changes specific to the VR program. …”
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Utilization of modern contraception and determinants among HIV positive women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Moges Muluneh Boke, Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Asmamaw Atnafu, Mesfin Wudu Kassaw, Tsegaye Gebremedhin Haile

“…Conclusion Overall the utilization of RLCM among modern contraceptive users HIV positive women is low. Therefore, to improve the uptake of RLCM among modern contraceptive users HIV positive women, policymakers and program designers need to take into account age and educational levels of women and programs which enhance reproductive health consultation habit between couples. …”
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Self SOC Estimation for Second-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries by Joelton Deonei Gotz, Emilson Ribeiro Viana, Jose Rodolfo Galvao, Fernanda Cristina Correa, Milton Borsato, Alceu Andre Badin

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Cholera outbreak in Hanang District, Manyara, Tanzania, July 2024: An unmatched case-control study by Peter Richard Torokaa, Agnes Njau, Jasper Kimambo, Loveness Urio, Victor Muchunguzi, Robert Makala, Ally Hussein

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards uterine cervical cancer screening in Egyptian females: a nationwide cross-sectional study by Mostafa Behery Behery, Ammar Ayman Bahbah, Mohamed Mohamed Shawqi, Yara Mohammed El-Said, Leenah Naser Sherif, Hager Abdelaziz Ataallah, Enas Sherif Adwy, Reem El-Sayed Ageez, Asmaa Helmi Abo Elwafa, Noor Maged Badrawy Ahmed, Reem Elsaadany, Naser Abd El-Bary

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Parsimonious models of root zone temperature in soilless substrates through ensemble machine learning by James F. Cross, James S. Owen, Jr., Jacob H. Shreckhise, Jeb S. Fields, Lloyd Nackley, James E. Altland, Darren T. Drewry

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HIV Transmission Misconceptions and Their Associated Factors Among Reproductive-Age Women in Somalia: Findings from a Nationwide Study by Mohamud LA, Hassan-Kadle MA, Abdullahi HM, Ahmed AA

“…Liban Ali Mohamud,1 Mohamed Abdulkadir Hassan-Kadle,2,3 Hamza Mohamed Abdullahi,4 Ahmed Ali Ahmed5 1Department of Statistics and Planning, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 2College of Medicine and Health Science, Abrar University, Mogadishu, Somalia; 3Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases, Waaberi Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; 4National HIV Program, Federal Ministry of Health, Mogadishu, Somalia; 5Somdoctor Health Services, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Mohamed Abdulkadir Hassan-Kadle, Email dr.kadle@abrar.edu.soBackground: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in low-resource settings, where limited knowledge contributes to its spread, especially among women facing socio-economic and educational barriers. …”
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The Ways of Using Social Media for Health Promotion Among Adolescents: Qualitative Interview and Focus Group Study by Elizabeth Zimmermann, Samuel Tomczyk

“… BackgroundSocial media offers promising, low-cost, and accessible ways to promote adolescent health within their daily routines. …”
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Breast Cancer Knowledge and Attitude Toward Breast Cancer Screening Practice Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone—Tanzania by Gotfrida Marandu, Kija Malale, Rose Laisser, Joseph Mwanga, Peter Rambau

“…Such programs should address risk factors, symptoms, screening methods, and treatment options, dispelling misconceptions. …”
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Theoretical Insights into the Chemical Bonding, Electronic Structure, and Spectroscopic Properties of the Lanarkite Pb₂SO₅ Structure by Guilherme S. L. Fabris, Mateus M. Ferrer, Claudio R. R. Almeida, Carlos A. Paskocimas, Julio R. Sambrano, Felipe A. La Porta

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Features of dimentional design system for asphalt concrete mix on superpave technology and bituminous binder of pg grade determination by N. I. Bryzgalov, A. F. Kemalov

“…The Superpave (SUperior PERforming Asphalt PAVEments) system was developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) in the USA. The aim of the program was to find new ways of designing asphalt concrete pavements that will work better at extreme temperatures and heavy traffic loads.Currently, the system of volumetric design of asphalt concrete mixtures is being actively implemented in Russian road construction industry. …”
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The proposed model of the body of knowledge of digital transformation for the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran by Samira Tahmasebi Ashtiani, Mohammad Hasanzadeh, Atefeh Sharif, Mostafa Amini

“…After distributing and collecting the data from the questionnaire, confirmatory factor analysis was used with the help of SMART PLS software to estimate the parameters and all calculations. …”
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The Assessment of Utility and the Role of Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in West Azerbaijan Province by ali Gholami, Fatemeh Moohamadzadeh

“…Moreover, it assesses the role of each sub-systems of entrepreneurship ecosystem in the emergence of the conditions. The data were collected from literatures and field surveys (questionnaire and observation). …”
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Lung Cancer Screening in Family Members and Peers of Patients With Lung Cancer: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study by Isabelle Pitrou, Adriano Petrangelo, Charlotte Besson, Carmela Pepe, Annika Helen Waschke, Jason Agulnik, Anne V Gonzalez, Nicole Ezer

“…Individuals meeting the eligibility criteria for LC screening (PLCOm2012 score ≥2% and aged 55-74 years) are directed toward the Quebec LC screening program. Data collected include sociodemographic characteristics, health literacy and smoking status (all participants), patient activation (cohort 1), perceived risk of LC, and generalized anxiety at baseline and at 28 days (cohort 2). …”
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Application of models in predicting sputum conversion after two months of intensive phase of anti-tuberculosis medication in Taraba State by D. N Kevin, S. Bello, B. M Gabdebo, A. F Ayodele, A Walter, U. E Etim

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Inequalities in total fertility rate in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019 by Augustus Osborne, Umaru Sesay, Mohamed S. Bah, Camilla Bangura, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…The persistent and widening economic gap between women in the richest and poorest quintiles suggests that poverty reduction strategies and economic empowerment programs for low-income women need strengthening. While the decreasing educational inequality is encouraging, the continued disadvantage faced by women with no education indicates a need for enhanced educational access and adult literacy programs. …”
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Neonatal mortality and risk factors in the University Hospital of the Mother and Child Lagoon in Cotonou, Benin, 2015-2016 by Mathilde Houssou, Yolaine Glèlè Ahanhanzo Hessou, Bernard Sawadogo, Simon Antara, André Mckenzie, Mamadou Sawadogo, Laurent Ouedraogo

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Unlocking breast cancer in Brazilian public health system: Using tissue microarray for accurate immunohistochemical evaluation with limitations in subtyping by Rubia Denise Ruppenthal, Emily Ferreira Salles Pilar, Jordan Boeira dos Santos, Rafael Correa Coelho, Carina Machado Costamilan Henriques, Diego de Mendonça Uchôa, Marcia Silveira Graudenz

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The effect of intrawound vancomycin powder on surgical site infection in inguinal lymph node dissection: a randomized controlled trial pilot study by Jessica B. DiSilvestro, Emily Zitek, Katina Robison, Jasmine Ebott, Corinne Jansen, Katrin Eurich, Cara Mathews, Paul DiSilvestro, Matthew Oliver, Ashley Stuckey, Katherine Miller, Elizabeth Lokich

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The Effectiveness of Wisdom Training on Academic Emotions, Academic Motivation and Subjective Vitality in Students by Masoomeh Azizi, Abolghasem Yaghoobi

“…In order to analyze the data, mixed method analysis of variance was used. …”
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