A Systematic Review of Self-directed Learning in Medical Education in Undergraduate Medical Students by Dharmendra Kumar Gupta, Arunima Chaudhuri, Dip Gaine

“…Two reviewers independently extracted the data, evaluated its quality, and synthesized the results thematically. …”
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Análisis factorial exploratorio del Inventario de Depresión Estado-Rasgo (ST-DEP) en adolescentes by César Merino Soto, Dora Pflucker Muñoz, Diana Riaño-Hernández

“…Los resultados indican una estructura bidimensional –que corresponde con la delimitación conceptual del inventario original–. Sin embargo, algunos ítems presentaron cargas comparativamente bajas, probablemente debido a variaciones culturales. …”
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The clinical value of computed tomography Hounsfield unit for diagnosing palpable inguinal lymph node metastasis in patients with penile cancer by Yu Li, Yu Chen, Gansheng Xie, Gang Li, Huming Yin

“…We outlined the edge of target lymph nodes, and the software automatically calculated its area, maximum CT HU, and average CT HU. All target ILNs were biopsied by surgery to confirm the presence of metastasis.ResultsCompared with non-metastatic ILNs, metastatic ILNs had larger diameter, area, maximum non-contrast CT (NC-CT) HU, maximum arterial-phase CE-CT (ACE-CT) HU, average NC-CT HU, and average ACE-CT HU, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). …”
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Outsourcing of IT and Absorptive Capacity: A Multiple Case Study in the Brazilian Insurance Sector by Valter Moreno, Marcello A. S. Coelho, Claudio Pitassi

“…The results of comparing four insurers with different degrees of innovation and adoption of IT outsourcing indicate that the connections between the strategy of relationship with suppliers and the stance of the IT area of the client company, and its previous activity and level of knowledge, are essential to determine the absorptive and innovative capacity. …”
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Spatial Characteristics and Influence of Topography and Synoptic Systems on PM2.5 in the Eastern Monsoon Region of China by Shengli Zhu, Zhaowen Wang, Kai Qu, Jun Xu, Ji Zhang, Haiyi Yang, Wenxin Wang, Xiao Sui, Min Wei, Houfeng Liu

“…The K-Means algorithm combined with the HYSPLIT backward trajectory clustering analysis indicated four clusters under UP controlled, and under weak pressure field was responsible for the elevation of PM2.5 concentration, where the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and its surrounding areas were the most polluted region. …”
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Feasting on fish. Specialized function of pre-colonial pottery of the Cerritos mound builders of southern Brazil. by Marjolein Admiraal, André C Colonese, Rafael Guedes Milheira, Alice Di Muro, Helen Marie Talbot, Alexandre Lucquin, Oliver E Craig

“…The Cerritos have multifunctional purposes, and while pottery was widely used, its role in the economic or ritual life of the mound builders remains uncertain. …”
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Economia criativa e resistência: o artesanato indígena no Estado do Rio de Janeiro by Diego Santos Vieira de Jesus

“…At the same time, craft offers greater visibility to cultural production of marginalized social groups such as indigenous people and brings potentially transformative discussions about their conditions and position in public policies and laws aimed at the craft itself, as well as the craftsmen’s social organizations.…”
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Southern Pine Beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scolytidae) by James R. Meeker, Wayne N. Dixon, John L. Foltz, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…The galleries created by both the adult beetles and their offspring can effectively girdle a tree, causing its death. SPB also carry, and introduce into trees, blue-stain fungi. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a prospective cohort study by Erlend Eriksen, Ronak Rajani, Sahrai Saeed, Svein Rotevatn, Daanyaal Wasim, Øyvind Bleie, Abukar Mohamed Ali, Erik Jerome Stene Packer, Håvard Keilegavlen

“…The secondary objectives were to investigate the temporal changes in permanent pacemaker implantation following TAVI and its impact on long-term prognosis.Design Prospective observational cohort study of patients with AS undergoing TAVI.Setting Single-centre study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Western Norway between 2012 and 2019.Participants Among 600 consecutive patients with severe AS who were treated with TAVI, 52 patients with permanent pacemaker prior to TAVI were excluded. …”
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Effect of physiochemical parameters on yield and biological efficiency of Volvariella volvacea cultivated on empty fruit bunch pellets by Nur Fariha Amir, Aslizah Mohd-Aris, Tuan Norhafizah Tuan-Zakaria, Noor Azrimi Umor, Azhar Mohamad, Nornadiah Mohd Razali, Farida Zuraina Mohd Yusof, Sumaiyah Abdullah

“…However, the low yield of V. volvacea has discouraged farmers from engaging in its production. Objective: The study was conducted to observe the improvement of V. volvacea yield depending on various physiochemical parameters of V. volvacea growth. …”
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Frantz Fanon, Siyah Deri Beyaz Maskeler Üzerine Bir İnceleme by Melahat Yıldırım

“…Sömürgecilik mefhumu akla gelen ilk manası, askeri müdahale başta olmak üzere çeşitli yollarla bir devletin kendi sınırı dışındaki toprakları işgal etmesi şeklindeki tanımıyla ele alındığında tarihi, Yunan kolonilerine kadar götürülebilecek bir olgudur. Günümüz itibarıyla bu mefhum tarzını ve görüntüsünü değiştirmiştir. …”
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Toward trustworthy COVID-19 interventions: Building vaccine trust through community-university partnerships. by Laura A Bray, Lori L Jervis, Amanda E Janitz, Laura Ross, Gloria Tallbull, Timothy M VanWagoner, CATCH-UP Vaccines Team

“…To address this gap, this exploratory study identifies features of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy interventions that can promote or undermine trust across three interconnected domains: institutional, interpersonal, and product (the vaccine itself). We draw on focus groups (N = 27 participants) with community and university partners involved with hosting COVID-19 testing and vaccine events in underserved Oklahoma communities. …”
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Research on YOLOv5 Oracle Recognition Algorithm Based on Multi-Module Fusion by Xinhang Zhang, Zhenhua Ma, Yaru Zhang, Huiying Ru

“…Furthermore, the model’s parameter count is reduced to 1,009,668, and its processing speed is increased to 90 fps, significantly improving the ability to extract and recognize features in oracle bone script.…”
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Cultura popular, género e identidad nacional. La plebe chola en la ciudad de Cochabamba (1880-1947) by Huascar Rodríguez García

“…La exploración traza un itinerario que incluye la emergencia de mercados campesinos y populares en la ciudad, algunas festividades, la estética chola en la fotografía, la economía de la chicha y finalmente las distintas interpretaciones de la narrativa de las “Heroínas de la Coronilla”, las cuales derivaron en la creación del Día de la Madre y en la conversión de las cholas en las madres simbólicas de la nación. …”
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Research progress of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and zinc in the mechanism of diabetic kidney disease by Wei Qin, Ping Nie, Xuejun Hui, Fei Chen, Xingbao Hu, Wenjiao Shi, Manyu Luo, Bing Li

“…Therefore, studying the mechanisms of its occurrence and development is of great significance for the prevention and treatment of diabetic kidney disease. …”
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Impact of internal business communication on the employees commitment in tourist enterprises by Novaković-Božić Nataša, Perić Goran, Cogoljević Vladan

“…Managers in companies that deal with tourism must take into account the advantages of internal business communication and the opportunities brought by its adequate use, when it comes to the impact on the commitment of employees. …”
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UV-induced reorganization of 3D genome mediates DNA damage response by Veysel Oğulcan Kaya, Ogün Adebali

“…Here, we address this gap by investigating the UV-induced reorganization of the 3D genome and its critical role in mediating damage response. …”
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Pytania egzystencjalne we wczesnej edukacji religijnej by Maria Szczepska-Pustkowska

“…And although this education has found its place in school, the debate that is around them means that in the face of the challenges of pluralism, multiculturalism and multi-religiousness, it must constantly determine its status, mission, goals and tasks. …”
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A biallelically active embryonic enhancer dictates GNAS imprinting through allele-specific conformations by Yorihiro Iwasaki, Monica Reyes, Harald Jüppner, Murat Bastepe

“…When these cells differentiate toward proximal renal tubule cells, STX16-ICR loses its effect, accompanied by a transition to a somatic cell-specific GNAS imprinting status. …”
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Categorising implementation determinants and strategies within the US HIV implementation literature: a systematic review protocol by Justin D Smith, Brian Mustanski, Virginia McKay, James Lorenz Merle, Dennis Li, Brennan Keiser, Alithia Zamantakis, Artur Queiroz, Carlos G Gallo, Juan A Villamar, Juan Pablo Zapata, Nanette Benbow

“…Therefore, a comprehensive review of the literature identifying implementation determinants (barriers and facilitators) and categorising implementation strategies across the continuum of HIV prevention and care in the USA is appropriate and needed to enhance current knowledge and help achieve the goals laid out in the EHE national strategic plan.Methods and analysis This systematic review protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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