Environmental risk factors for self-harm during imprisonment: A pilot prospective cohort study. by Thomas Stephenson, Imogen Harris, Charlotte Armstrong, Seena Fazel, Roxanna Short, Nigel Blackwood

“…Incidents of self-harm behaviour in the 3 months after entering prison were measured using medical records and self-report at end of follow-up. …”
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CHANGES IN HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT CONSUMPTION AND SAVINGS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE EUROPEAN UNION by Boris Crnković, Juraj Rašić, Sofija Turjak

“… In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant economic shock in countries worldwide, negatively affecting every aspect of the world economy. Due to the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, governments imposed a lockdown on households to slow the spread of the pandemic. …”
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Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study by Yvette C. Paulino, Frank Camacho, Tristan VC Paulino, Delores J. Lee, Lisa Linda Natividad, Elizabeth Matisoo-Smith, Tony R. Merriman, Anna L. Gosling

“…The results of ongoing genetic sequencing will be used to understand molecular causes of gout in Guam.…”
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Efficacy of SG Shield in reducing droplet contamination during collection of oropharyngeal swab culture specimens by Phui-Sze Angie Au-Yong, Xuanxuan Chen, Wen Hao Low, Keen Chong Chau, Stephanie Fook-Chong, Shariq Ali Khan

“…Incorrectly doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) increases the risk of transmission. A cheap, single-use variation of the face shield invented by a Singaporean team, SG Shield, aims to reduce this risk. …”
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Study of Gaming Disorder and Its Association with Depressive Disorder and Anxiety among Medical Students in India by Hanee Patel, Niraj Pandit, Rudra Patel, Ishita Gupta, Dhairya Jain, Shreya Katoch

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Dynamic Modeling of Needle-Tissue Interaction Applied to Soft Tissue Damage During Needle Extraction by Erick D. Chavez Pereda, Hernan A. Gonzalez Rojas, Antonio J. Sanchez Egea

“…The interaction between the needle and the soft tissue during medical procedures can damage tissue, hindering performance. …”
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Air quality in Barcelona during the COVID-19 lockdown and the global effect on CO2 emissions by Javier Martín-Vide, Alberto Zayas, Ferran Salvador, Mª Carmen Moreno-García

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Vertical Distribution of Moisture in a Growing Sweet Corn Canopy During MicroWEX-4 by Joaquin Casanova, Jasmeet Judge, Mi-young Jang

“… Circular 1492, a 9-page illustrated report by Joaquin Casanova, Jasmeet Judge, and Mi-young Jang, describes the methods and measurements of the canopy moisture distribution in sweet corn during a growing season. …”
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Real-time analysis of initiation regulation systems during the progression of the reconstituted chromosomal replication cycle by Koki Kanoh, Masayuki Su’etsugu

“…In this study, we integrated regulatory mechanisms into the RCR and analyzed their effects on DNA propagation using real-time detection. The oriC sequestration system involves SeqA binding to hemimethylated oriC—generated during nascent DNA synthesis to prevent reinitiation. …”
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Association of face mask use with self-reported cardiovascular symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic by Nicholas Wen Sheng Chew, Raymond Ching Chiew Wong, Andie Hartanto Djohan, Jinghao Nicholas Ngiam, Ping Chai, Tiong-Cheng Yeo, Huay-Cheem Tan, Ching-Hui Sia

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Psychological health of graduating medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide survey by Yi Quan Tan, Lin Kyaw, Ziting Wang, Yen Seow Benjamin Goh

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Behavioural Response To Self-Medication Practice Before and During Covid-19 Pandemic in Western Uganda by Samuel Sunday, Dare, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Isaac, Echoru, Ibe Michael, Usman, Fred, Ssempijja, Edmund Eriya, Bukenya, Robinson, Ssebuufu

“…Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to August 2020 in western Uganda using online Google forms and printed questionnaires to investigate the level of self-medication practice before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Governance and poverty eradication policy performance during the NRM1 Administration in Uganda 1986 – 2020 by Mucunguzi, Abel, Bwengye, Katabaazi Anny

“…Poverty in Uganda is attributed to diseases, limited access to land, large families, lack of markets for agricultural produce, lack of credit facilities, lack of education and vocational training, lack of jobs, high unfair taxes and market dues, death of family bread winners, ignorance and lack of information, idleness and laziness, insurgency and gender inequalities among others. …”
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Representation of the Expression of Ndebele Customary Law of Inheritance in Selected Educational Works in Zimbabwean Schools by Cordial Bhebe, Bekithemba Dube

“…In this regard, learners through cultural education would be guided accordingly on what the customary law of inheritance entails, have a better understanding of its modifications and changes in relation to the current socio-economic conditions of times and finally appreciate it as one of the critical customs in IsiNdebele traditional education. …”
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Les représentations professionnelles et sociales des tiques, ou les écosystèmes forestiers en miroir : une approche socio-territoriale en Argonne by Aude Dziebowski, Philippe Hamman

“… À partir d’une recherche sociologique sur les représentations des tiques et maladies à tiques conduite en 2021-2022 en Argonne (région Grand Est), cet article aborde, en deux temps, les débats sur les socio-écosystèmes forestiers et leur « santé » : d’abord, ce que disent les perceptions territorialisées des tiques sur les rapports de la société à la forêt et à sa santé, comme espace de travail ou de loisir et comme relation à la nature ; ensuite, les enjeux professionnels et de responsabilisation à la fois vis-à-vis des forestiers et des usagers de la forêt. …”
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What can neurofeedback and transcranial alternating current stimulation reveal about cross-frequency coupling? by Mária Orendáčová, Eugen Kvašňák

“…Several variability factors such as health status, age, fatigue, personality traits, and eyes-closed (EC) vs. eyes-open (EO)condition may influence the CFC types. …”
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Identification of specific risk factors and predictive analytics for cardio-cerebral arterial stenosis: a comparative study utilizing framingham risk stratification insights by Gege Zhang, Sijie Dong, Fanfan Feng, Weihao Kan, Taozhen Shi, Hongmei Ding, Ruiguo Dong

“…Significant differences in age, sex, and the risk factors were observed among risk groups. …”
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Desiccation as a suitable alternative to cold-storage of phyllosphere samples for DNA-based microbial community analyses by Emily Smenderovac, Karelle Rheault, Marie-Ange Moisan, Caroline Emilson, Élodie Brazeau, Marie-Josée Morency, Patrick Gagné, Vincent Maire, Erik Emilson, Lisa Venier, Christine Martineau

“…Abstract The study of microbial communities of the plant phyllosphere in remote locations using DNA-based approaches is limited by the challenges associated with their preservation in the field and during transportation. …”
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