Can physical and psychological factors predict pain recurrence or an exacerbation of persistent non-specific low back pain? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Deborah Falla, Michael Mansfield, Janet Deane, Kanya Wongwitwichote, Cho Wai Geoffrey Yu

“…Comprehensive literature searches will be conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, APA PsycInfo, PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, Scopus and ZETOC, spanning from each database’s inception through to January 2025. Google Scholar and grey literature sources, including OpenGrey, will also be searched to ensure comprehensive coverage. …”
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Target miRNA identification for the LPL gene in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) by Kalim Ullah, Aslam Hossain, Mingyue Cao, Liangyi Xue, Yajun Wang

“…Abstract MicroRNA (miRNA), a conservatively evolved single-stranded non-coding RNA, exerts pivotal control over the appearance of target genes and several biological processes. …”
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Interacting Large Language Model Agents Bayesian Social Learning Based Interpretable Models by Adit Jain, Vikram Krishnamurthy

“…Third, we propose a stochastic control framework to delay herding and improve state estimation accuracy under two settings: 1) centrally controlled LLMAs and 2) autonomous LLMAs with incentives. Throughout the paper, we numerically demonstrate the effectiveness of our methods on real datasets for hate speech classification and product quality assessment, using open-source models like LLaMA and Mistral and closed-source models like ChatGPT. …”
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Влияние курсового приема L-орнитин- L-аспартата на фиброз и стеатоз печени у больных ассоциированной с нарушениями метаболизма жировой болезнью печени (неалкогольной жировой болезн... by Е. V. Garanina

“…Besides neurotropic, ammonia exerts the hepatotoxic and profibrotic effects. L-ornithine-L-aspartate (LOLA) has been proved effective in treatment for hyperammonaemia in cirrhosis patients.Aim. …”
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Evaluation of Nurses’ Performance Regarding Personal Protective Equipment at Rania Teaching Hospital by Bayan Omar Sharif, Frishta M. Khdir, Padasht M. Khdir, Sarezh A. Rasul

“…The majority of nurses were performed many nursing procedures such as wound dressing, suturing, suctioning, naso-gastric tube and  Foley catheter insertion without using PPE properly and without washing hands before procedures. …”
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The growth–environment nexus amid geopolitical risks: cointegration and machine learning algorithm approaches by Md. Idris Ali, Md. Atikur Rahaman, Mohammed Julfikar Ali, Md. Ferdausur Rahman

“…The findings confirm the inverted U-shaped EKC hypothesis for Canada, indicating that economic growth initially exacerbates carbon emissions (CO2) before leading to environmental improvements at higher income levels. …”
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A randomized clinical trial comparing retention of complete dentures and oral health quality of life of patients with conventional and bioelectric impressions by Sapna Rani, Pankaj Dhawan, Vidushi Saxena

“…OHRQoL was assessed at insertion and after three months of follow-up using the Oral Health Impact Profile Edentulous in Hindi (OHIP-Edent-H) questionnaire. …”
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Paisaje agrario en contextos periurbanos mediterráneos: el caso del Gran Sousse (Túnez) by Abdelkarim Hamrita, Rafael Mata, Nieves López-Estébanez, Hichem Rejeb

“… La protección de la agricultura periurbana mediante la zonificación de determinados suelos como no urbanizables por los instrumentos de planificación urbanística y territorial resulta insuficiente frente a las fuertes presiones de usos residenciales, industriales, infraestructurales y, en ocasiones, turísticos que provocan su fragilidad. …”
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Structure, Immune and Anti-aging Activities of Capsular Polysaccharide Produced by Lactobacillus plantarum W1 by Yongjiao GAO, Kun WANG, Jing ZHAO, Feng ZUO

“…Furthermore, CPS had been found to enhance the proliferation and phagocytosis of RAW264.7 cells, as well as promote the secretion of NO and cytokines, thereby exerting an immunomodulatory effect. At a concentration of 125 μg/mL, the secretion levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β in RAW264.7 cells reached their maximum values, which were 1.26 times, 1.11 times and 1.96 times higher than those in the control group, respectively. …”
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Sistema urbano policéntrico, accesibilidad y “gradientes” demográficos en Extremadura (España) by José Luis Gurría Gascón, José Manuel Sánchez Martín, Enrique Eugenio Ruiz Labrador, Ana María Hernández Carretero

“… En las últimas décadas se han acelerado los fuertes desequilibrios territoriales, como consecuencia en buena medida del proceso de concentración económica y demográfica en las ciudades a escala planetaria. …”
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The Quality of Competence Through Nursing Career Paths Among Indonesian Nurses in Hospital Settings by Muhammad Hadi, Dina Rahmawati, Nyimas Heny Purwati, Dhea Natashia, Slametiningsih Slametiningsih, Idyatul Hasanah

“…Conclusion: The present study establishes that factors such as organisational loyalty, organisational support, mentorship for nurses, and financial resources for career advancement have a significant impact on the enhancement of nursing competency along the career trajectory within hospital settings. The variable exerting the most significant influence is the provision of instructions for nurses.…”
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Effects of spinal deformities on lower limb kinematics during walking: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fateme Khorramroo, Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Reza Rajabi

“…We searched Four databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Embase from their inception through 29th December 2024. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was applied to assess quality of included studies and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE system) was employed to assess the overall quality of the evidence in the meta-analysis. …”
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UNCHARTED WATERS: ANALYZING PRESIDENT BUHARI'S DIPLOMATIC ADAPTATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL SECURITY THREATS, 2015-2023 by ENUEME PAUL OVIE, GBIGBIDJE DAVID LAWSON

“…Three overarching themes emerge from the thematic analysis: strategic responses to the US-China Trade War and resultant global economic disruptions, concerted efforts in stabilizing regions affected by coups and political instability in Africa, and a balanced approach towards the Covid-19 pandemic encompassing global health security and national well-being.The findings reveal Nigeria's adeptness in managing the economic impact of the US-China Trade War by diversifying economic partnerships, thereby bolstering economic stability. …”
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Associations between parental bonding and health-related quality of life in a clinical sample of youths aged 14–35 years in Singapore by Yoke Boon Tan, Eng Hong Tay, Shazana Shahwan, Yunjue Zhang, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Mythily Subramaniam

“…Conclusion: Our results suggest that youths who experienced quality care from their mothers exhibit better mental health functioning despite their clinical diagnoses, which suggests that early maternal care exerts an overall long-term protective effect. Early parental education that promotes positive parenting practices could improve the overall HRQOL of individuals in adulthood despite their clinical diagnoses.…”
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The effects of a 12-week moderate-intensity continuous training intervention on depression, anxiety, and stress in sedentary female college students: a focus on negative emotion re... by Quanwen Zeng, Yong Zhang, Huimin Li, Jin Yuan, Dan Feng, Gendi Zhu

“…Intensity was monitored throughout the experiment using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE), and heart rate was measured immediately following each session. …”
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Impact of Lonicera hypoglauca leaf inclusion on immune and antioxidant responses in geese by Zonghao Lv, Zhen Li, Zhizhong Zhang, Gao Li, Qinghua Chen, Qian Lin

“…The experiment lasted 21 days. LHLs exerted no remarkable influence on the final body weight or feed efficiency (p > 0.05). …”
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Cluster analysis of potential autonomous vehicle (AV) adopters in Indonesia’s new capital by Eko Agus Prasetio, Dita Novizayanti, Aghnia Nadhira Aliya Putri

“…Based on this clustering, we suggest staging strategies focusing on building trust and safety, enhancing positive perceptions through targeted marketing, leveraging social influence to broaden adoption, and sustaining enthusiasm with simplified approaches and incentives. Each stage addresses specific barriers and motivations to drive AV adoption effectively.…”
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Caesarean sections and private insurance: systematic review and meta-analysis by Ilir Hoxha, Medina Braha, Lamprini Syrogiannouli, David C Goodman, Peter Jüni, Bruno R da Costa

“…Objective Financial incentives associated with private insurance may encourage healthcare providers to perform more caesarean sections. …”
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Symptoms and coronary risk factors predictive of adverse cardiac events in chest pain patients in an Asian emergency department: the need for a local prediction score by Ziwei Lin, Swee Han Lim, Qai Ven Yap, Cheryl Shumin Kow, Yiong Huak Chan, Siang Jin Terrance Chua, Anantharaman Venkataraman

“…Symptoms predictive of MACE included central chest pain, radiation to the jaw/neck, associated diaphoresis, and symptoms aggravated by exertion and relieved by glyceryl trinitrate. The ACSS score had an area under the curve of 0.769 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.735–0.803) and 0.760 (95% CI: 0.727–0.793) for 30-day and 1-year MACE, respectively, outperforming EDACS. …”
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The use of serious games for psychological education and training: a systematic review by Antonio Pio Facchino, Daniela Marchetti, Marco Colasanti, Lilybeth Fontanesi, Maria Cristina Verrocchio

“…IntroductionThe present systematic review aims to synthesize and critically analyze the use of serious games in the professional training and education of psychologists and psychology students.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, database searches from inception to July 2023 (PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) yielded 4,409 records, of which 14 met the eligibility criteria, including 17 studies. …”
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