Power generation overcapacity in selected sub-Saharan African countries: political-economic drivers and grid infrastructure challenges by Vedaste Ndayishimiye, Geofrey Bakkabulindi, Emmanuel Wokulira Miyingo, Deborah Nibagwire

“…The analysis was based on data from international organizations involved in energy and economic development, national energy plans and reports, and both primary and secondary research. …”
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Genetic Architecture of Group A Streptococcal Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections in the Mouse. by Karthickeyan Chella Krishnan, Santhosh Mukundan, Jeyashree Alagarsamy, Junguk Hur, Suba Nookala, Nikolai Siemens, Mattias Svensson, Ole Hyldegaard, Anna Norrby-Teglund, Malak Kotb

“…We then analyzed and rank-ordered host candidate genes in these QTL by using the QTLminer tool and then developed a list of 375 candidate genes on the basis of annotation data and biological relevance to NSTIs. …”
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Teachers' Understanding of Play-Based Learning Implementation on Students' Achievement by Onesme Niyibizi, John Peter Kazinyirako, Jean Baptiste Gasigwa, Anne Marie Mukeshimana, Jean Nepomuscene Singirankabo, Cyprien Bintunimana, Vedaste Mutarutinya

“…Employing a qualitative approach, the study utilized semi-structured interviews to investigate into the dynamics of play-based learning. Data analysis involved thematic coding to identify core themes, with participant responses triangulated across various sources and validated through member checking. …”
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Validation of a scale for assessing attitudes towards outcomes of genetic cancer testing among primary care providers and breast specialists. by Anne-Deborah Bouhnik, Khadim N'Diaye, D Gareth Evans, Hilary Harris, Aad Tibben, Christi van Asperen, Joerg Schmidtke, Irmgard Nippert, Julien Mancini, Claire Julian-Reynier

“…Principal Component Analysis, Cronbach's α coefficient, and Pearson's correlation coefficients were used in the statistical analyses of collected data.…”
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Social Institute of tutoring in educational rehabilitation of disabled people based on Internet technologies by P. V. Razov, A. Yu. Kibakina

“…The results of the analysis of primary sociological data obtained during the implementation of the author’s research project on the educational needs ofdisabled people in Moscow and the expert assessment of ways to improve the institutions of their educational rehabilitation have been presented. …”
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Antimicrobial prophylaxis for endourological procedures in Jordanian hospitals: a multi-centre qualitative study by Oriana Awwad, Sondos Abdaljaleel, Rima Hijazeen, Mariam Abdel Jalil

“…Facilitators included targeted professional training and regular guideline updates for urologists, development of local AP guidelines informed by local resistance data, enhanced patient education campaigns and active involvement of clinical pharmacists in preoperative antibiotic review and auditing.Conclusions Urologists in Jordan face multifaceted barriers to AP guideline adherence. …”
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GREEN DRILLING STRATEGIES: THE RISE OF TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP by Joy Otibhor Olurin, Kelechi Anthony Ofonagoro, Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba, Adeyinka Alex Banso, Olawe Alaba Tula, Sodrudeen Abolore Ayodeji

“…This approach facilitated the identification of inclusive and exclusive criteria for green drilling literature, paving the way for a robust data extraction and synthesis process. The study aims to evaluate the environmental impact of green drilling strategies, identify and analyze the existing challenges and opportunities, and delineate the scope of future trends and developments in this domain. …”
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The Mistreatment of Women during Childbirth in Health Facilities Globally: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. by Meghan A Bohren, Joshua P Vogel, Erin C Hunter, Olha Lutsiv, Suprita K Makh, João Paulo Souza, Carolina Aguiar, Fernando Saraiva Coneglian, Alex Luíz Araújo Diniz, Özge Tunçalp, Dena Javadi, Olufemi T Oladapo, Rajat Khosla, Michelle J Hindin, A Metin Gülmezoglu

“…Due to high heterogeneity of the quantitative data, we were unable to conduct a meta-analysis; instead, we present descriptions of study characteristics, outcome measures, and results. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE TEACHER'S MEDIA-CULTURE AS THE COMPONENT OF QUALIFICATION PORTRAIT by T. A. Boronenko, A. V. Kaysina, V. S. Fedotova

“…Basic research methods involve: a theoretical analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, generalization of practical experience in media education; diagnostic methods (questionnaire, survey, statistical data collection and processing), pedagogical experiment. …”
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A retrospective cohort study on the association between mothers’ prolonged internet usage and severe early childhood caries in their children by Aya Sakakihara, Chiyori Haga, Aya Kinjo, Yoneatsu Osaki

“…Abstract Objectives Severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) is a child health challenge associated with neglect and represents a public health concern that can impact development and future lifestyle-related diseases. Despite its significance, studies identifying its associated factors have been scarce in developed countries. …”
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The evolution of the Pharmacovigilance department in the pharmaceutical industry: results of an Italian national survey by Lisa Stagi, Ilenia Bocchi, Daniela Bernardini, Marika Ciappa, Stefania Dellon, Gian Nicola Castiglione, Silvia Romano, Eros Fabrizi, Amanda Mattavelli, Ilaria Grisoni, Gabriella Finizia, Stefano Bonato

“…Methods: The survey utilized computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) technology to collect data from SIMeF members across affiliate and corporate companies, aiming to explore expectations for PV. …”
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Natural Language Processing framework for identifying abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs using unstructured electronic health records by Daniel C. Thompson, Reza Mofidi

“…Abstract Patient identification for national registries often relies upon clinician recognition of cases or retrospective searches using potentially inaccurate clinical codes, leading to incomplete data capture and inefficiencies. Natural Language Processing (NLP) offers a promising solution by automating analysis of electronic health records (EHRs). …”
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A qualitative investigation of the factors influencing eating disorder symptomology during the postpartum period by Chantelle Ecob, Debbie M Smith, Zoe Tsivos, Sarah Peters

“…Interviews were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Results Four themes were developed within the interview data; (1) Embracing the self, (2) Motherhood: an ED enabler or protector?…”
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SNP in human ARHGEF3 promoter is associated with DNase hypersensitivity, transcript level and platelet function, and Arhgef3 KO mice have increased mean platelet volume. by Siying Zou, Alexandra M Teixeira, Myrto Kostadima, William J Astle, Aparna Radhakrishnan, Lukas Mikolaj Simon, Lucy Truman, Jennifer S Fang, John Hwa, Ping-Xia Zhang, Pim van der Harst, Paul F Bray, Willem H Ouwehand, Mattia Frontini, Diane S Krause

“…In order to test whether ARHGEF3 plays a role in MK development and/or platelet function, we developed an Arhgef3 KO/LacZ reporter mouse model. …”
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A codon usage-based approach for the stratification of Influenza A across recent spillovers by Tommaso Alfonsi, Matteo Chiara, Anna Bernasconi

“…Strategies based on codon preference analysis have been successfully employed for the discrimination of IAVs with different host specificity in the past. …”
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Changes in the density of astrocytes in the brain of rats caused by a single prolonged stress by Ivaz Sava, Stojković Tihomir, Petronijević Nataša

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Foreign Direct Investment and Labor Productivity: Evidence from Industrial Firms in Türkiye by Aytuğ Sözüer

“…Based on relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, the research compares foreign-capitalized and domestic companies in Türkiye in 27 industries between 2011 and 2019. The analysis uses a multiple crosssectional design based on data from the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s annual reports. …”
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Transcriptional networks are associated with resistance to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. by Chetan Seshadri, Nafiseh Sedaghat, Monica Campo, Glenna Peterson, Richard D Wells, Gregory S Olson, David R Sherman, Catherine M Stein, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, Ali Shojaie, W Henry Boom, Thomas R Hawn, Tuberculosis Research Unit (TBRU)

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Monocytes from individuals who appear to resist clinical M.tb infection differentially activate pathways controlled by histone deacetylase in response to in-vitro M.tb infection when compared to those who are susceptible and develop latent tuberculosis. These data identify a potential cellular mechanism underlying the clinical phenomenon of resistance to M.tb infection despite known exposure to an infectious contact.…”
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Experiences and perceptions of students in occupational therapy regarding the use of desktop virtual environments-based simulation: a qualitative study by Zhizhuo Wang, Peiyun Wu, Shaoyun Shi, Weiwei Zhang, Cheng Lin

“…All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis framework. Results Four key themes were identified: (1) concrete experience: the success of D-VSim rests on resources; (2) reflective observation: resource-abundant D-VSim leads to the success of being complementary to conventional PowerPoint learning; (3) abstract conceptualization: the development in learning through dual visualization and manipulation creates the “visual flow”; (4) action experimentation: the D-VSim provides multi-sensory immersive opportunities for the “repeated” activity. …”
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Flood risk mapping in an urbanized tropical river basin in India using MCDA-AHP: a post-storm event evaluation by Rajendran Shobha Ajin, Chandini Padmanabha Panicker Chandra Senan, B. R. Anaswara Devi, Romulus Costache, Jitendra K. Nagar, A. Rajaneesh, K. S. Sajinkumar

“…Despite ongoing efforts, a gap persists in the development of comprehensive risk models that integrate hazard, vulnerability, and exposure components at a watershed level. …”
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