Can Self-Reported Symptoms Be Relied on for COVID-19 Screening in Low-Resource Settings? by Suraj Singh Senjam, Garima Goel, Neiwete Lomi, Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Yashdeep Gupta, Animesh Ray

“…Methods: A community-based cross-section study was conducted in a rural district of Haryana, a state in north India, using a self-reported semi-structured questionnaire developed on a digital platform. …”
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Unlocking the Keys to Swift HIV Treatment: A Qualitative Exploration of Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation Among People Living with HIV in China by Chen T, Jiang L, Tian M, Cao B, Ai Z, Wang Y, He Y, Chen Y, Tang J

“…Data were analyzed by using the Colaizzi’s seven-step method.Results: Participants (n = 27) aged 14– 55 were interviewed (14 males and 13 females). …”
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Predictors to Poor Quality of Life Among Patients with Heart Failure and Its Correlation with Their Medication Adherence: Finding for Healthcare Improvement and Follow-Up by Alkubati SA, Aleyadah HK, Alboliteeh M, Alharbi A, Alsaif B, Alshammari B, Balawi A

“…Sameer A Alkubati,1,2 Homoud Khaled Aleyadah,1,3 Mohammad Alboliteeh,4 Abdulhafith Alharbi,5 Bandar Alsaif,6 Bushra Alshammari,1 Anas Balawi1 1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 2Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeidah University, Hodeidah, Yemen; 3Sharaf Primary Health Care, Hail Health Cluster, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 4Nursing Administration Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia; 6Department of Public Health, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Sameer A Alkubati, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966506575284, Email alkubatisa@yahoo.comBackground: Understanding medication adherence and its relationship with quality of life (QoL) is essential for improving health outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF).Objective: This study aimed to investigate the predictors of poor quality of life and its relationship with medication adherence among patients with heart failure.Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was performed on 229 patients with HF receiving care at the Cardiac Center of King Salman Specialist Hospital from March to June 2024. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising patient demographics, the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) to assess QoL, and the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) to measure medication adherence.Results: The mean medication adherence score among patients with heart HF was 17.53 ± 6.94. …”
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Morphology, Age, and Growth of <i>Triplophysa strauchii</i> in Sayram Lake, Xinjiang, China by Zhengwei Wang, Huimin Hao, Jie Wei, Hao Wu, Syeda Maira Hamid, Ruixian Lv, Huale Lu, Zhulan Nie

“…The research findings provide basic data for population assessment, resource protection, and rational fishing in fishery resource management. …”
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Detection of Defects in Polyethylene and Polyamide Flat Panels Using Airborne Ultrasound-Traditional and Machine Learning Approach by Artur Krolik, Radosław Drelich, Michał Pakuła, Dariusz Mikołajewski, Izabela Rojek

“…By training ML models on ultrasonic data, algorithms can distinguish subtle differences between signals reflected from normal and defective areas of the material. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of the Role of Heat Shock Proteins in the Immune Microenvironment and Clinical Significance of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Xiao H, Wang B, Xiong S, Li C, Ding Y, Chao D, Mei B, Shen N, Luo G

“…They help restore proper protein structure by binding to and refolding denatured proteins. …”
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Sensitivity of Firms' Investment to Uncertainty and Cash Flow by Taher Porkavosh, Ezatollah Abbasian, Vahid Mahmoudi

“…To achieve the research objectives, data from 840 firm-year observations during the period from 2014 to 2021 were utilized. …”
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Current background state of soils in the Tisza River Basin, Ukraine by Sergii Sukharev, Ruslan Mariychuk, Olesya Symkanych, Tetiana Babilia

“…The territory of the Tisza River Basin has a complex geological and tectonic structure, also pronounced landscape zoning with different types of soil. …”
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Midlife cognitive testing in Africa: validity of the Harmonised Cognitive Assessment Protocol in the Kenya Life Panel Survey by Jinkook Lee, Anthony Ngugi, Joshua R Ehrlich, William H Dow, Alden L Gross, Madeline Duhon, Eric Ochieng, Jean N Ikanga, Michael W Walker, Michelle Layvant, Edward A Miguel

“…The CFA indicate that the factor structure is consistent with findings from other countries and that reliability for the general cognitive performance score was high. …”
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Prevalence and Socio-Demographic and Hygiene Factors Influencing Impetigo in Saudi Arabian Children: A Cross-Sectional Investigation by Aleid AM, Nukaly HY, Almunahi LK, Albwah AA, AL- Balawi RMD, AlRashdi MH, Alkhars OA, Alrasheeday AM, Alshammari B, Alabbasi Y, Al Mutair A

“…Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia, Email yaalabbasi@pnu.edu.saPurpose: To determine the prevalence of impetigo among children in Saudi Arabia as well as to identify socio-demographic factors associated with impetigo.Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia examined impetigo prevalence and associated factors among children aged 2 to 15. Data collection occurred between June 2022 and November 2023, involving structured interviews with the parents or legal guardians of the participating children. …”
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Research on Small-scale Neutron Detection Technology of Deposition Source Term for Dry Reprocessing Pipeline by GUO Luzhen, WANG Chuangao, WANG Ying, GUO Jinsen, PANG Hongchao, LUO Zhiping

“…Therefore, based on the information of the neutron spectrum in molten salt electrolysis dry reprocessing, the structure of the sealed box, and the parameters of the process equipment, this paper developed a small neutron detection system for dry reprocessing pipeline deposition source items, and tested its measurement performance (calibration factor, relative inherent error, repeatability), dust-proof and water-proof grade, and electromagnetic compatibility performance. …”
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Replace government healthcare with patient-controlled health care by Deane Waldman

“…Another disadvantage of state-run healthcare system is that state-controlled healthcare payment structure violates the fiduciary relationship between doctor and patient, as doctors’ authority to make medical decisions is limited. …”
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Identification of Formative Antecedents of Archetypes by Fozieh Taheri Mina, Tohfeh Ghobadi Lamuki, Meisam Latifi, Hossein Hajibabaei

“…Methodology This research is both fundamental and applied in its objectives, qualitative in nature, and field-based in its execution. Data was collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with open-ended questions, accompanied by note-taking. …”
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Self-medication for malaria and associated factors in Kakumiro District, Uganda, August 2023: implications for malaria management and mortality prevention by Marie Gorreti Zalwango, Richard Migisha, Bosco B. Agaba, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario

“…Data on demographics, socio-economic factors, health-seeking behaviour, self-medication and antimalarial storage at home were obtained. …”
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Multiscale analysis of global variation in tree allometric relationships: parameter sets for global vegetation models by Ian Grant, Wenge Ni-Meister, Nancy Y Kiang

“…Global models of vegetation dynamics and remote sensing data products require allometric relationships governing trees’ size and shape to predict such quantities as vegetation spatial structure and biomass. …”
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Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Work Ability and Associated Factors among Hairdressers of South Delhi: A Cross-sectional Study by Sana Zareen, Sheetal Kalra, Richa Hirendra Rai, Deepak Raghave, Sonia Pawaria, Usha Panihar, Sajjan Pal

“…A total of 316 participants, aged 18- 40 years, who communicated in Hindi or English and consented to participate, were included. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and the WAI. …”

Research Progress on Spectroscopic Analysis of Key Elements in Reprocessing of Spent Nuclear Fuel by Yan-lin WANG, Yu-ning YANG, Tao-xiang SUN

“…Raman spectroscopy structure analysis ability can be non-destructive in situ monitoring, but its signal-to-noise ratio is relatively low. …”
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CONCEPÇÕES ATRIBUÍDAS AO CORPO PELAS PROFESSORAS DO PRIMEIRO ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL by Margareth Rocha Lima Matos, Nilma Margarida Castro Crusoé

“…Five (5) teachers were interviewed, responsible for the five existing classes. Semi-structured interviews and content analysis were used for data analysis.The results indicated that the body is recognized as important for these educators. …”
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Plastome phylogenomics unravels the evolutionary relationships and biogeographic history of Chloranthaceae by Peng-Wei Li, Yong-Bin Lu, Xin-Mei Qin, Qiang Zhang

“…Results Results The plastomes of Chloranthaceae exhibit a typical quadripartite structure, with genome sizes ranging from 157,449 bp to 159,218 bp and encoding 113 unique genes, including 17–18 genes duplicated in inverted repeat (IR) regions. …”
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Experiences of antibiotic use and healthcare access among migrants to the UK: a qualitative study by Luisa Silva, Amani Al-Oraibi, Shajwan Nanakali, Mayuri Gogoi, Osama Hassan, Isra Al-Sharabi, Pankhuri Sahare, Manish Pareek, Irtiza Qureshi, Laura B. Nellums

“…Data were analysed thematically and the study was informed by a Project Advisory Committee, with members from Doctors of the World and professionals who were previously refugees or asylum seekers. …”
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