Association between social supports and depression among patients with diabetes mellitus in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Melese Linger Endalifer, Amanuel Addisu, Gedefaw Diress Alen, Belayneh Mengist

“…Targeted interventions for comorbid depression should be implemented in clinical practice.Systematic review registration We have submitted the protocol for registration at the PROSPERO on 9 October 2020. …”
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Domestic Lentil Production in Bangladesh Is More Advantageous Than Using Overseas Imports by Monira Sultana, Mohammad Mizanul Haque Kazal, Gazi M. A. Jalil, Jannatul Ferdous Shetu, Md. Abdur Rouf Sarkar, Md. Hayder Khan Sujan

“…To capitalize on this comparative advantage, measures should be implemented to encourage farmers to expand lentil cultivation. …”
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Operating Logic Improvement of the Fixing Type Automatic Park Brake by N. V. Malikov, A. V. Kazarinov, N. M. Voluyskiy

“…Each time this causes braking action after which train driver has to spend additional time for carrying out the deactivation procedure of the automatic park brake’s ‘action mode’, thus contributing to train schedule disruptions. …”
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Improving Meal Acceptance of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder (AUT-MENU Project): Protocol for a Bicentric Intervention Study by Maria Vittoria Conti, Chiara Breda, Sara Basilico, Ilaria Zambon, Angeliki Sofroniou, Stefania Ruggeri, Maria Luisa Scalvedi, Hellas Cena

“…At T1, the same assessment tools used at T0 will be applied to evaluate intervention effects. Additionally, a nutrition education course for caregivers will be implemented between T0 and T1, with a pre- and postcourse knowledge questionnaire to assess its effectiveness. …”
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Negotiation impact in Supply Chain Management by Elena-Simona Ionel

“…The results and findings confirm the two research hypothesis and highlight the importance of implementing a structured approach in negotiation, focusing significant efforts on preparation, adaptability and mutual value creation. …”
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Poliomyelitis in modern conditions: achievements and prospects by O. E. Ivanova

“…It is necessary to maintain surveillance over the PM, expand additional types of surveillance for the PV, strict containment of all  PVs. …”
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Groundwater quality assessment in selected polluted hotspots of Tamil Nadu, India using geospatial and statistical approaches by S. Barathkumar, K.M. Sellamuthu, K. Sathiyabama, P. Malathi, R. Kumaraperumal, P. Devagi, S. Pazhanivelan

“…Local policymakers could use these insights to implement stricter industrial wastewater discharge regulations, encourage eco-friendly practices, and prioritize vulnerable zones for immediate intervention. …”
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Examining the influence of port ship activities on pollutant emissions in port environments by Xinjia Gao, Qifeng Yu, Wei Dai, Qinyang Chen

“…This study not only enhances our understanding of the dynamics of ship emissions in port waters but also provides a theoretical foundation for implementing effective emission control and reduction strategies. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of diabetes among adult populations of Hawassa town, southern Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study. by Getu Kassa Belete, Hlupheka Lawrence Sithole

“…An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Additionally, participants were also instructed to fast overnight, after which the standard fasting blood glucose test was conducted. …”
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Exploration of different quantitative polymerase chain reaction-based genotyping methods to distinguish Apcmin/+ mice from wildtype mice. by Yuting Sun, Tingyu Zhou, Silin Ye, Effie Yin Tung Lau, Yao Zeng, Jessie Qiaoyi Liang

“…In summary, this study successfully implemented intercalator-based and probe-based qPCR methods, with and without professional analytical modules, for characterising Apc in tissue and stool samples. …”
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Synergistic effects of crystal habit and confining pressure on the compressive mechanical behavior of crystalline rock: a grain-based modeling analysis by Zhifa Zhan, Jilin Wang, Jiahu Du, Bibo Wang, Zhigang Yang, Xiaolin Huang

“…Abstract This study investigates the synergistic effects of crystal habit and confining pressure on the compressive mechanical behavior of crystalline rocks using a grain-based model implemented in the Universal Distinct Element Code. …”
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Anxiety and depression in healthcare workers 2 years after COVID-19 infection and scale validation by Lin Zhang, Jingli Wen, Ling Yuan, Youde Yan, Zhenjiang Zhang, Kai Li, Zuoling Tang

“…Non-long COVID participants showed significantly lower anxiety and depression scores than those with long COVID. Additionally, the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales demonstrated high reliability and validity among COVID-19 population. …”
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Prehospital delay and associated factors among stroke patients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Duguma Debela Ganeti, Amanuel Oljira Dulo, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Nuritu Bacha Benti, Misganu Diriba, Sadik Abdulwehab, Diriba Etana Tola, Lencho Kajela Solbana

“…Accordingly, stakeholders should implement targeted interventions that enhance community education on stroke warning signs and alleviate geographic barriers to timely care.…”
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Painkiller administration after endoscopic submucosal dissection surgery: a retrospective real-world study by Wu Shanshan, Wang Shuren, Zhang Zongwang

“…Clinicians should carefully assess patients’ pain needs and implement appropriate pain relief measures to improve postoperative outcomes.Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; ChiCTR2300072854…”
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Effects of parasitic inductances in series-parallel topology with SiC MOFETs applied to a buck converter by A. Escobar-Mejía, A.J. Marín-Hurtado, J.W. Giraldo-Rendón, J.J. Marulanda-Durango, M. Holguín-Londoño

“…Additionally, the slopes of the on and off transients are reduced, leading to increased current rise and fall times through the drain. …”
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Ethical and legal considerations governing use of health data for quality improvement and performance management: a scoping review of the perspectives of health professionals and a... by Tim Shaw, Kevin Leow, Ian Kerridge, Cameron Stewart, Anna Janssen, Kavisha Shah

“…Health administrators additionally emphasised the importance of good governance and data stewardship to improving professional engagement with performance data, but privacy remains a key barrier.Conclusions The growing interest in using health data for quality improvement and performance management requires health services to address barriers to utilisation of performance data. …”
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What are the Thoughts of Women Whose Husbands’ Frozen Testicular Sperm Is Thawed for in vitro Fertilization on the Day of Oocyte Retrieval? A Qualitative Study by He Y, Wei Q, Chen X, Zhang C, Wang Z

“….; b. shared expectations for children help couples establish a common goal).Conclusion: It is recommended that healthcare practitioners implement strategies to enhance patient education and awareness surrounding assisted reproductive technology. …”
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Hybridizing spatial machine learning to explore the fine-scale heterogeneity between stunting prevalence and its associated risk determinants in Rwanda by Gilbert Nduwayezu, Ali Mansourian, Jean Pierre Bizimana, Petter Pilesjö

“…Using these datasets, we implemented geographical weighted summary statistics, global random forest, and hybrid random forest model complimented with interpretable machine learning to identify local disparities in the association between stunting prevalence and its related risk factors. …”
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Gaps and Data Ambiguities in DNA Reference Libraries: A Limiting Factor for Molecular‐Based Biodiversity Assessments Using Annelids as a Case Study by Marcos A. L. Teixeira, Eva Aylagas, John K. Pearman, Susana Carvalho

“…Only 24% and 23% of species in each checklist, respectively, had corresponding barcodes, and just three species were sampled from the region. Additionally, 43% of BOLD's Barcode Index Numbers (BINs) revealed taxonomic ambiguities. …”
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Assessment of spiritual care competency and influencing factors among nurses at the National Institute of Cancer Care, Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study by Thamara Amarasekara, Thamara Rajapaksha, Dhammika Wijesinghe, Gayathri Adikari, Chandrika Malaweera, Ranga Udari, Nadini Ranaweera

“…To enhance competency, it is recommended to implement structured, continuous in-service education programmes on spiritual care practices. …”
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