Global Burden of Pediatric Rheumatic Heart Disease, 1990–2021: Analysis of the GBD 2021 Study by Ze Tang, Ziwei Wang, Xinbao Wang

“…We calculated age-standardized rates and average annual percentage changes (AAPC) by sex, region, and socio-demographic index (SDI) level. …”
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SPL-YOLOv8: A Lightweight Method for Rape Flower Cluster Detection and Counting Based on YOLOv8n by Yue Fang, Chenbo Yang, Jie Li, Jingmin Tu

“…By incorporating additional learnable parameters, the PGCD enhances the detection and localization of small targets. Finally, channel pruning based on the Layer-Adaptive Magnitude-based Pruning (LAMP) score is applied to reduce model parameters and runtime memory. …”
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Impact of a Structured Social Skills Training Program on Adolescents and Young Adults with Level 1 Autism by Leonardo Zoccante, Sara Sabaini, Erika Rigotti, Sophia Marlene Bonatti, Camilla Lintas, Marco Zaffanello

“…Despite these difficulties, individuals with level 1 ASD often exhibit average intelligence and typical language development. …”
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Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial with gamma-band transcranial alternating current stimulation for the treatment of schizophrenia refractory auditor... by Xiaojuan Wang, Xiaochen Zhang, Yuan Chang, Jingmeng Liao, Shuang Liu, Dong Ming

“…Our polit study indicates that 40Hz-tACS combined with medicine may be an effective treatment for targeting symptoms specific to auditory hallucinations and altering functional connectivity and controllability at the network level.…”
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Matching Pattern and Regional Regulation of Agricultural Water and Land Resources in Heilongjiang Province by Hou Shutao, Yuan Weihao, Chen Jianlong, Wang Shuo, Chen Yuqi, Li Quanfeng

“…[Conclusion] Because of climate change and artificial regulation, the coordination level of agricultural water and land resources in the province is still in a relatively unbalanced state, but there is still an opportunity for adjustment by designating different types of regulation areas, and by formulating targeted regulation measures.…”
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The burden of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and incidence rate forecast in China from 1990 to 2021 by Ningyu Li, Ningyu Li, Junqiang Zhao, Junqiang Zhao, Junqiang Zhao, Junqiang Zhao, Fujun Zhou

“…Targeted interventions—particularly for adolescents and females—are urgently needed. …”
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Intercultural Communication Skills for Students of Sabilul Rahmah International Islamic Boarding School Pacet, Mojokerto by Pariyanto Pariyanto, Luluk Ulfa Hasanah, Sharmini Abdullah, Rozilawati Mahadi

“…This indicates that the joint community service activities carried out by the academics of FIB Untag Surabaya in collaboration with the academics of Universiti Malaysia Perlis completed successfully and can achieve the goals or targets of this activity. As a result, this activity had a positive impact on increasing the knowledge and understanding of students of partners’ institution. …”
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Examining the efficacy of treatment outcomes for patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Western China: A retrospective study in a region of high incidence by Jian Zhou, Jinlan Li, Yong Hu, Shijun Li

“…Our objective was to investigate the determinants influencing successful PTB treatment and their scope, aiming to provide a scientific foundation for targeted interventions and enhancing treatment efficacy. …”
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Health Anxiety and Its Relationship with Academic Performance and Learning Styles among Nursing Students during COVID-19 Pandemic by Hossein Namdar Areshtanab, Mina Hosseinzadeh, Hossein Ebrahimi, Mohammad Arshadi Bostanabad, Nazila Sepehrnia

“…These findings underscore the need for interventions targeting health anxiety to potentially improve academic outcomes for nursing students, as reducing anxiety levels can enhance focus, learning capacity, and overall academic performance.…”
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Investigating the Effects of Sleep Health Education Based on Mobile Application on Sleep Quality of the Elderly: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Shahla Asiri, Hananeh Rahimi, Ehsan Kazemnezhad Leyli, Negar Pourvakhshoori

“…Given the high prevalence of sleep disorders and their associated complications in this demographic, this model is recommended as a non-pharmacological treatment for managing sleep disorders, targeting healthcare workers, the elderly, and their caregivers.…”
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Educational Attainment and the Effect of Intensive Blood Pressure Reduction: A Post Hoc Analysis of the SPRINT Study by Joshua Garfein, Akira Sekikawa, Andrew Mrkva, Djhenne Dalmacy, Jarett D. Berry, Yordanos M. Tiruneh, Jared W. Magnani

“…The SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial) study demonstrated that intensive lowering of systolic blood pressure (SBP) targeting <120 mm Hg reduced cardiovascular disease risk and all‐cause death among high‐risk patients with hypertension. …”
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Simulation Analysis of Water Resource Scheduling in Nansu River Based on Coupled Water Quality-Quantity Model by HOU Xiang-dong, ZHAO Xiang-ling

“…[Results] The water environmental capacity (WEC) refers to the maximum permissible pollutant load that a water body can assimilate per unit time under specified water domain boundaries, hydrological conditions, regulated sewage discharge modes, and predefined water quality targets. The monthly average WEC for COD and NH3-N showed a consistent pattern, with the highest capacity observed during the high-flow season, followed by the normal-flow season, and the lowest during the low-flow season. …”
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The CLASS (Cerebral visual impairment Learning and Awareness for School Staff) Pilot Study: An evaluation of the awareness of CVI amongst teachers and comparative evaluation of two... by Aloka Jayasinghe, Helen St Clair Tracy, John Ravenscroft, Andrew Blaikie

“…While previous research has highlighted the challenges faced by children with CVI, few studies have systematically assessed teacher awareness and the effectiveness of targeted educational interventions in improving classroom practices. …”
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Psychiatrists’ and trainees’ knowledge, perception, and readiness for integration of artificial intelligence in mental health care in Nigeria by Olatunji Alao Abiodun, Peter Omoniyi Ajiboye, Mumeen Olaitan Salihu, Dauda Sulyman, Adesanmi Akinsulore, Okwudili Obayi, Hassan Bala Salihu

“…Respondents were sceptical about AI surpassing average psychiatrists in tasks requiring empathy (91.0% unlikely) and mental status examinations (68% unlikely). …”
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Trends in stroke incidence and mortality in China, Japan, and South Korea (1990–2021) with projections to 2035 by Liyuan Yang, Luhan Fan, Yuanyi Cao, Xinyao Liu, Chao Yang, Yamei Luo, Junhui Zhang

“…This study, centred on China, Japan, and South Korea, provides a comprehensive comparison with U.S. and global trends, highlighting regional characteristics in the context of international standards, and emphasises the impact of ageing and cohort effects on differences, offering an evidence base for targeted stroke prevention strategies and an international reference in East Asia.…”
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Driving Factors of Final Energy Consumption in the European Union: A Comprehensive Analysis by Viorela Iacovoiu, Mirela Panait, Adrian Stancu, Ștefan Iacob

“…As for the energy savings effect, the results show that an increase in investments in the energy sector targeting efficiency improvements contributed to a reduction in energy consumption, leading to energy savings.…”
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Impact of Patient Engagement on Blood Pressure Control Among Older Individuals With Hypertension in a Mobile Health Intervention: Longitudinal Analysis Using Latent Growth Curve Mo... by Nanxiang Zhang, Hai Lin, Xichun Wu, Yongjun Zheng, Jianan Yin, Chonglong Ding, Qi Pan, Shuo Yang, Hao Luo, Xinyan Zou, Yingfeng Ge, Jinxin Zhang

“…ResultsA total of 1723 patients completed the 12-month follow-up (average age 70.1, SD 6.8 years; 890/1723, 51.7% female; and baseline systolic blood pressure 137.2 mm Hg). …”
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Regional Development Assessment and Policy Perspectives on Urban Residential Energy Efficiency Program in Morocco by 2030 by Fatima Zohra Gargab, Samir Idrissi Kaitouni, Abdelmajid Jamil, Padmanathan Kasinathan, Rachid Saadani, Miloud Rahmoune

“…Governments worldwide are formulating ambitious targets and enacting comprehensive strategies to optimize energy utilization across various sectors. …”
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Iron status in early infancy is associated with trajectories of cognitive development up to pre-school age in rural Gambia. by Samantha McCann, Luke Mason, Bosiljka Milosavljevic, Ebrima Mbye, Ebou Touray, Alhassan Colley, William Johnson, Sarah Lloyd-Fox, Clare E Elwell, Sophie E Moore, BRIGHT Study Team

“…However, interventions targeting iron deficiency have had mixed results on cognitive outcomes. …”
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Differences in Agricultural Water Use Efficiency and Its Influencing Factors Between Yellow River Basin and Yangtze River Economic Belt by Hao Ming, Duan Linqiong, Chen Changyou, Liang Liutao, Pan Tao

“…However, the annual efficiency value for the Yangtze River Economic Belt fluctuated slowly, and its efficiency center moved to the southwest over time, and the annual average efficiency value was slightly higher than the efficiency value observed for the Yellow River basin. ② Technological progress was the main reason for the change in agricultural water use efficiency. …”
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