Factors associated with contracting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus type-2 in Norton Town, Zimbabwe, 2021: a case-control study by Memory Chimsimbe, Pride Mucheto, Notion Tafara Gombe, Emmanuel Govha, Tsitsi Patience Juru, Maurice Omondi, Mufuta Tshimanga

“…Methods: We conducted a 1:1 unmatched case-control study. …”
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Short-term exposure to fine particulate matter and asthma exacerbation: a large population-based case-crossover study in Southern Thailand by Suebsai Varopichetsan, Natthaya Bunplod, Racha Dejchanchaiwong, Perapong Tekasakul, Thammasin Ingviya

“…Additionally, the province is periodically affected by seasonal transboundary haze from forest fires. Methods A case-crossover study was conducted using daily PM2.5 and meteorological data from January 2010 to December 2023, alongside health records of asthma patients from Songklanagarind Hospital. …”
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Correlation between blood pressure control levels and long-term patency of saphenous vein grafts after coronary artery bypass grafting: a retrospective case-control study by Meng Deng, Didi Wen, Yujie Song, Linli Zhao, Yang Cui, Jialin Xin, Rui Liu, Yufeng Qiu, Dongxu Yan, Wei Yi, Minwen Zheng, Yang Sun

“…Methods: This retrospective, single-center, non-blinded case-control study initially enrolled 500 patients who underwent CABG at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital. …”
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Identification of novel serum lipid metabolism potential markers and metabolic pathways for oral cancer: a population-based study by Na Wang, Yujia Chen, Jianli Lin, Yulan Lin, Haoyuan Song, Weihai Huang, Liling Shen, Fa Chen, Fengqiong Liu, Jing Wang, Yu Qiu, Bin Shi, Ling Li, Lisong Lin, Lizhen Pan, Baochang He

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Study of defect formation mechanisms in Li2ZrO3/MgLi2ZrO4 ceramics using EPR spectroscopy by Dmitriy I. Shlimas, Ainagul A. Khametova, Artem L. Kozlovskiy, Maxim V. Zdorovets

“…The article presents the results of experimental studies of the effect of the stabilizing MgO dopant using the electron spin resonance (ESP) method on enhancement of the stability of Li2ZrO3 ceramics to defect formation processes and accumulation of radiolysis products in the near-surface layer in the case of high-dose irradiation with protons simulating the hydrogenation effects characteristic of processes associated with tritium production. …”
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Test fairness of the in-house College English examination for Chinese non-English major undergraduates: a case study by Kangxi Li, Mengting Kong, Liye Li, Jingwen Lu

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Research on vertical structure stability before cementing ultra-deep wellbore by drilling method by Renliang SHAN, Tianyu HAN, Guoye JING, Jie TAN, Weijie LI, Dongjie QIAO, Zhenyu XU, Xinpeng FU

“…To address the problem of vertical stability of ultra-deep wellbore by drilling method, firstly, the results of the equation of critical height of equal section for non-full counterweighted water drilled wellbore are compared with the results of the equation of critical height of the wall of a variable section drilled well; then, calculated the vertical stability of Longgu and Banji wellbores, and investigated the changing law of critical height of wellbores under different self weight of wellbores and height of counterweight water; finally, taking a mine drilling method wind well as an engineering prototype, using numerical computation linear buckling analysis method, calculating and analysing the change rule of vertical stability of the wind well wall structure in different cases of wall self-weight loss and counterweight water height. …”
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Overpaint Removal from Polychrome Wood Artwork: Lithuanian Practice in the European Context by Aušrinė Dambrauskaitė

“…The further analysis helped determine twelve removal systems based on the methods mentioned above. These are illustrated in the flowchart, providing information on each process step by step, which can serve as an aid when designing a case-specific approach. …”
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Segmented scalp peninsula to prevent a raised hairline and misalignment in rhytidoplasty by Getúlio Duarte Junior, Fábio Coelho Duarte, Gisela Hobson Pontes, Ronaldo Pontes

“…METHODS: Of 25 patients who underwent rhytidoplasty, 12 received a segmented scalp peninsula. …”
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Enhancing spent RFCC catalysts for biofuel production: Ultrasound-assisted acid treatment for improved crystallinity, pore size, and acid site ratio by I. Istadi, Yunita Kusumawati, Teguh Riyanto, Didi D. Anggoro, Bunjerd Jongsomjit, Ari Bawono Putranto

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Le coliving bruxellois. Un marché financiarisé où se côtoient bailleurs particuliers, investisseurs institutionnels et entreprises de gestion by Charlotte Casier

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Learning the lexicon: how to acquire an active vocabulary in Kurdish foreign learners? by Abduljabar Saleh Malahasan

“…Our work therefore aims to encourage teachers to consider the most popular theoretical descriptions of vocabulary and vocabulary teaching / learning. This study also examines the methods and strategies that promote the use of active vocabulary among Kurdish learners. …”
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IS IT NECESSARY TO TEACH THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY IN GENERAL PHYSICS COURSE by Sergey N. Kolgatin

“…In a narrower sense, the author wonders about the necessity for inclusion of the section «Theory of Relativity» in the General Physics course, and discusses the possible site of this issue in the order of presentation.Methods. A method for designing Physics course in modern conditions requires certain sophistication from a lecturer. …”
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Creative Non-Fiction: One Approach to Narrative Research in Education by Wendy Bignold

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STUDENTS’ TEST CONTROL: ADVANTAGES AND ISADVANTAGES by I.A. Kolesnik

“… The transition of the educational activities of higher educational institutions to credit-transfer system provides for the continuous improvement of the quality of education to ensure a high level of graduates’ training that presupposes the development, implementation of the new or enhancement of existing methods of teaching material presentation, upgrading of methods of instruction and improving of the quality control of the students’ learning. …”
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Research circles as a method for implementing new services in the public health and welfare system by Birthe Møgster, Ottar Ness, Monika Alvestad Reime

“…Background Co-creation has become a guiding principle in public service innovation, but more knowledge is still needed on overcoming barriers and increasing the effectiveness of co-creation processes. This study explores the research circle method as a concrete methodology for co-creation, and its application within two cases involving the implementation of new services for drug death-bereaved persons in Norway based on new research-based knowledge. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study Examining the Role of Climate Variability in Shaping Trypanosomiasis Trends in Binga District, Zimbabwe (2008-2023): A Multi-Method Survey by Nozithelo Ndiweni MSc, Perez Livias Moyo MSc, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu PhD, Joyce Tsoka-Gwegweni PhD

“…A multi-method approach was used to incorporate secondary data sources and a data-collection guide. …”
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The use of participatory, reflective, and creative methods in interventions on vaccine hesitancy targeted at healthcare professionals by Fábio Rafael Augusto, Ana Patrícia Hilario, Joana Mendonca

“…The Portuguese case study underscores the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs and contexts of HCPs. …”
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Electronic structure study of YNbTiO $$_6$$ and CaNb $$_2$$ O $$_6$$ with actinide impurities using compound-tunable embedding potential method by Daniil Maltsev, Yuriy Lomachuk, Vera Shakhova, Nikolai Mosyagin, Daria Kozina, Anatoly Titov

“…Abstract The compound-tunable embedding potential (CTEP) method is applied to study actinide substitutions in the niobate crystals YNbTiO $$_6$$ and CaNb $$_2$$ O $$_6$$ . …”
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Putting measurement-based care into action: a multi-method study of the benefits of integrating routine client feedback in coordinated specialty care programs for early psychosis by Piper Meyer-Kalos, Grace Owens, Melissa Fisher, Lionel Wininger, Anne Williams-Wengerd, Kimberleigh Breen, Josephine Pita Abate, Ariel Currie, Nathan Olinger, Sophia Vinogradov

“…This paper describes the development of a personalized feedback report derived from routine assessments that is shared with clients and clinicians as part of a MBC process. Methods We used a multi-method approach to evaluate the implementation of a personalized feedback report at 5 early psychosis coordinated specialty care programs (CSC). …”
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