Mint essential oil: A natural and effective agent for controlling house dust mites. by Haiming Cai, Xu Zhang, Zhibin Lin, Shanshan Li, Huiquan Lin, Yongwen Lin

“…Conventional methods of house dust mite control often involve chemical pesticides, raising concerns about their potential hazards. …”
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Attitudes and practices of exercise among pregnant mothers in Singapore by Yin Ru Tan, Kok Hian Tan, Fei Dai, Hak Koon Tan, Lay Kok Tan

“…This study aims to assess the current practices of exercise among pregnant women in Singapore, determine the proportion of women meeting different PA targets and evaluate the factors influencing the practice of exercise. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, pregnant women in different trimesters of pregnancy from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Singapore General Hospital were surveyed. …”
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Collagen membrane versus platelet rich fibrin membrane in bone graft healing: An experimental study in sheep. by Mahdi O. Abdullah, Ahmed A. Hayder

“…The aim of study was to histologically com-pare the effect of platelet rich fibrin membrane and resorbable Collagen membrane on bone substitute healing. Methods: in this experimental study three sheep’s which their weighted between 60-70 kg were used. …”
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A study of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor level in individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder and their first-degree relatives as compared to the healthy population by Shaily Mina, Rupam Dhiman, Prakamya Singal, Sukanya Gangopadhyay, Pankaj Verma, Shivani Kathuria

“…Aim: The study aimed to compare levels of serum BDNF in individuals with OCD and their unaffected first-degree relatives (FDR) with healthy controls (HC). Methods: This cross-sectional study compared serum BDNF levels in medication-free/naive individuals with OCD (n = 30) to their FDR (n = 30) and age-sex matched HC (n = 30). …”
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Professional quality of life and psychopathological symptoms among first-line healthcare workers facing COVID-19 pandemic: an exploratory study in an Italian southern hospital by Simone Varrasi, Claudia Savia Guerrera, Giuseppe Alessio Platania, Sabrina Castellano, Concetta Pirrone, Pasquale Caponnetto, Costanza Nicolosi, Francesca Insanguine, Emanuela Greco, Mariacatena Perrone, Carmen Pulvirenti, Diletta Randazzo, Gabriele Ferro, Maurizio Consoli, Santo Di Nuovo

“… # Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between psychopathological symptoms (tested with the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, DASS-21) and professional quality of life (measured with the Professional Quality of Life Scale, ProQol) in a hospital of southern Italy. # Methods 204 healthcare workers were recruited by non-probabilistic sampling and divided by age, gender, work roles (physicians, nurses and intermediate care technicians) and clinical departments (Cardio-medicine, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Obstetrics and Pneumology)…”
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The effect of mild-stage Alzheimer’s disease on the acoustic parameters of voice by Emel Arslan-Sarımehmetoğlu, Elife Barmak

“…Abstract Objective Our study aimed to reveal the differences by comparing the objective and subjective voice features of individuals diagnosed with mild-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with those with normal cognitive abilities. Methods The study comprised 51 participants, who were divided into two groups: those with AD (study group, n = 28) and those with normal cognitive abilities (control group, n = 23). …”
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A Criterion-based Approach for the Systematic and Transparent Extrapolation of Clinical Trial Survival Data by Gabriel Tremblay, Patrick Haines, Andrew Briggs

“…The techniques are then applied to a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) example. **Methods:** A criterion-based guide was devised to allow the accurate extrapolation and justification of survival estimates in a MBC study comparing eribulin (Halaven) monotherapy with treatment of their (patient’s) physician’s choice (TPC). …”
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Islamic Sosialisme According to Mustafa al-Siba‘i by Mohd Hatib Ismail, Ahmad Sunawari Long, Siti Rohani Jasni

“…The data were analysed using historical and content analysis methods based on his works. The findings revealed that Mustafa al-Siba‘i was an Islamic scholar committed to society and community. …”
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Access to Healthcare in Rural Communities: A Bibliometric Analysis by Ariya Natarajan, Murdoc Gould, Anjali Daniel, Rohan Mangal, Latha Ganti

“…# Introduction Access to healthcare is defined by being able to receive regular checkups, specialist appointments, immunizations, procedures, and surgeries within a reasonable timeframe and without restrictive barriers. # Methods The Web of Science database was used to collect 4,745 articles published relating to the keywords “rural”, “access”, and “healthcare”. …”
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Structure in transition: The role of structure in facilitating workplace efficacy and belonging for military veterans and civilians. by W Connor Gibbs, Lauren Ortosky, Alair MacLean, Aaron C Kay, David K Sherman

“…Across three studies, two using simple correlational methods, one using an experimental methodology with veterans and civilians, we find consistent evidence that when transitioning employees perceive greater structure at their organization, this facilitates increased feelings of occupational self-efficacy which, in turn, promotes greater feelings of belonging at work. …”
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MKER: multi-modal knowledge extraction and reasoning for future event prediction by Chenghang Lai, Shoumeng Qiu

“…Experimental results demonstrate that MKER outperforms existing methods. Ablation studies further illustrate the effectiveness of the designed module. …”
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Knowledge of mothers regarding infant’s developmental milestones in four domains (gross motor, fine motor, language and personal and social) – A cross sectional study by Pooja Thakur, Nalina Gupta

“…Hence, the objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of mothers regarding infants’ developmental milestones in four domains using a self-drafted questionnaire and to enlist the factors influencing mothers’ knowledge if any. Methods: This was an observational study. The study was conducted using a questionnaire which was drafted, face-validated, and pilot-tested. …”
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Supervisory written feedback in ELT practicum: exploring content, linguistic features, and perceptions of preservice teachers by Safaa M. Abdelhalim, Asma Abdullah Alsahil

“…Addressing this gap, this mixed-methods study examined the content and linguistic features of SWF within the context of ELT practicum supervision in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Original Report: “All inside vs Antero medial portal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction technique: which is better?” by Lalit Mohan Gupta, Vivek Vivek, Amresh Ghai, Munish Sood, Shalendra Singh, Vikas Dhawan

“…The study aimed to assess outcomes using two techniques of ACL reconstruction. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients with an isolated ACL injury and meeting the inclusion were operated on and evaluated at our center using all-inside and anteromedial ACL reconstruction techniques. …”
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MENINGKATKAN HUBUNGAN EMOSIONAL ANTARA ORANG TUA DENGAN PESERTA DIDIK KELAS XII DI SMK WIRAKARYA 02 DALAM MENCEGAH DEGRADASI MORAL by Danni Haryanto, Toni Norman Hanafi, Sinta Noviyanti, Ricky Yoseptry

“…Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dengan metode campuran (mixed methods). Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner, wawancara, dan observasi terhadap orang tua dan siswa kelas XII. …”
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Incorporating Internal and External Training Load Measurements in Clinical Decision Making After ACL Reconstruction: A Clinical Commentary by Jeffrey B Taylor, Kevin R Ford, Robin M Queen, Elizabeth C Owen, Angela Spontelli Gisselman

“…The purpose of this commentary is to introduce clinicians to the concept of monitoring training load during rehabilitation, to review methods of quantifying internal and external loads, and to suggest ways that these technologies can be incorporated into rehabilitation progressions and return-to-sport decisions after anterior ACLr…”
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Indiscpline Cases on Learner's Academic Performance in Kashongi Sub-County, Kiruhura District. by Nimusiima, Yonab

“…The teachers also indicated that they feared of being taken to court and interdiction by their employer.The recommendations are: That research regarding possible methods of advancing greater learner participation in school discipline policy be conducted with an intention of investigating the means and ways through which learners could be utilized to preserve discipline in the schools. …”
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Improving women and children refugees’ livelihoods through self-reliance at Nakivale settlement, south western Uganda by Abbas, Mugisha, Emmanuel Patroba, Mhache, Reguli Baltazar, Mushy

“…Using both quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis, the findings revealed that refugees’ livelihoods can be improved through improved access to financial services and skills enhancement training. …”
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Improving women and children refugees’ livelihoods through self-reliance at Nakivale settlement, south western Uganda by Abbas, Mugisha, Emmanuel, Patroba Mhache, Reguli, Baltazar Mushy

“…Using both quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis, the findings revealed that refugees’ livelihoods can be improved through improved access to financial services and skills enhancement training. …”
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Crime Prediction Using Decision Tree (J48) Classification Algorithm. by Ivan, Niyonzima, Emmanuel Ahishakiye, Elisha Opiyo Omulo, Danison Taremwa

“…Data mining is a way to extract knowledge out of usually large data sets; in other words it is an approach to discover hidden relationships among data by using artificial intelligence methods of which decision tree (J48) is inclusive. …”
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