Exploring the relationship between mental health status and life events in children and adolescents: the role of mediating factors by Jiemei Xie, Jiemei Xie, Guoqiang Cheng, Mingliang Zhou, Qisheng Liang, Qianjin Wang, Qianjin Wang, Qianjin Wang

“…Mediation analysis further demonstrated that anxiety and depressive symptoms acted as mutual mediators in the relationship between negative life events and each other.ConclusionsThis study underscores the complex interplay between anxiety, depression, and negative life events in children and adolescents. …”
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Du concept de vulnérabilité à la perception des dépérissements forestiers par la société by Nathalie Bréda

“…Les notions de menaces, de danger, de vulnérabilité pour la santé des forêts sont reprises dans les médias et présentées comme des méfaits du changement climatique. Ceci est générateur d’inquiétude, surtout chez les plus jeunes citoyens, à qui nous proposons d’échanger, de s’exprimer, et d’agir dans des programmes de recherches participatives. …”
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Impact of interventions on mpox transmission during the 2022 outbreak in Canada: a mathematical modeling study of three different cities by Fanyu Xiu, Carla M. Doyle, Jorge Luis Flores Anato, Jesse Knight, Linwei Wang, Joseph Cox, Daniel Grace, Trevor A. Hart, Terri Zhang, Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Milada Dvorakova, Rita Shahin, Herveen Sachdeva, Nathan Lachowsky, Hind Sbihi, Darrell H.S. Tan, Michael A. Irvine, Sharmistha Mishra, Mathieu Maheu-Giroux

“…We developed a transmission dynamic model to estimate the fraction of new infections averted due to the three interventions in each city. Results: The empirical estimates of sexual behavior changes were imprecise: a 20% reduction (RR = 0.80; 95% credible interval [95% CrI]: 0.47-1.36) in the number of sexual partners in the past 6 months among those reporting ≤7 partners and a 33% (RR = 0.67; 95% CrI: 0.31-1.43) reduction among those with >7 partners. …”
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Ugochukwu, Oliver Ukachi by Maduabuchi , Patrick Aja, Chukwu, Chinecherem Adanna, Okechukwu, Ugwu Paul Chima, Anthony, Boniface Ale, Chinedu , Peter Agu, Deusdedi, Tusubira, Chukwu, Darlington C, Onyedika, Gabriel Ani, Ugbala, Ezebuilo Ekpono, Akobi , Hilary Ogwoni, Awoke , Joshua Nonso, Ogbu, Patience N, Aja, Lucy, Orji, Obasi Uche, Nweke, Chinoso Peter, Egwu, Chinedu, Ekpono, Ejike Ugbala, Ewa, Gift Onyinyechi, Igwenyi, Ikechuku Okorie, Esther, Alum Ugo, Uti, Daniel Ejim, Offor, Christian Emeka, Ifie, Josiah E., Njoku, Amaobichukwu, Kenneth, Ekenechukwu, Ejike, Daniel Eze

“…Then, six (n = 8) groups of forty-eight (48) male Wistar rats (150 20 g) each received either CMSO or olive oil before being exposed to BPA for 42 days. …”
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THE EFFECT OF BORROWER’S CAPACITY TO PAY ON LOAN REPAYMENT IN UGANDA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC by moses Agaba

“…Results from null hypothesis testing on the item was rejected indicating borrowers capacity(.040), thus the study concluded that there is evidence to suggest that the distribution of the mean score of each of the variable is not the same across the ability of the borrower to repay the borrowed loan. …”
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Analysis onThe Effect of Dap and NPK Fertilizers Applications on Broccoli Yield. by Bikorwomuhangi, Pastori

“…The research measured key yield parameters including height, head size, and nutrient composition to evaluate the effect of each fertilizer type on overall crop yield and quality. …”
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Impact of Architectural Sculpture Design on Buildings: A Case Study of Kigezi Region. by Tumwekwase, Boaz

“…Sculpture stands, not just in physical dimensions, but also as a sculpture of thought, representing the architect's silent conversation with time and culture. Each line, curve, and angle was a verse in a poem of stone and steel, a narrative frozen in the permanence of structure. …”
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Design and Analysis of a Heat Exchanger for Irish Potato Pasteurization and Boiling. by Ssesanga, Edgar

“…The once-through boiler represents an advanced design where water flows continuously through the heat exchanger, producing steam without the need for a steam drum. Each type of steam generator presents unique challenges and advantages, influencing the selection of an appropriate heat exchanger design. …”
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Assessing the Accessibility and Utilization of Agricultural Credit Facilities in Ruhinda Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Tukahirwa, Horus

“…Initially, the study area was divided into clusters, followed by random sampling to choose specific villages within each cluster. Systematic random sampling was employed to select households for farmer interviews, while community leaders were purposively selected based on their positions and knowledge of community affairs. …”
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Pemilihan Strategi Implementasi Kesehatan Digital Pada Kelompok Pengambil Keputusan Menggunakan Metode Vikor by Sri Kusumadewi, Rahadian Kurniawan

“…Four criteria are established: leadership, cooperation, collaboration, and individual factors. Each criterion is composed of three to four subcriteria. …”
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Analisis Perbandingan Algoritma Machine Learning dan Deep Learning untuk Klasifikasi Citra Sistem Isyarat Bahasa Indonesia (SIBI) by Mohammad Farid Naufal, Selvia Ferdiana Kusuma

“…Therefore, a meaningful comparison is made to see each classification algorithm's effectiveness in classification performance and computation time. …”
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Risk Analysis of Groundwater Contaminant in Rural Areas Using Spatial Distribution by Herawati Herawati, Maria Kanan, Anwar Mallongi, Ramli Bidullah, Sandy N. Sakati, Dwi Wahyu Balebu

“…Spatial data is collected by recording the location of each well using GPS, which is then used to create a spatial map. …”
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CLOUD COMPUTING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Hakeem Olayinka Hakeem Olayinka, Adetumilara Adepeju Dedire-Ampitan

“…Specifically, the coefficient value and probability for each variable are as follows: ACBS (Coefficient = 0.005605, Probability = 0.7065), DLM (Coefficient = -0.001099, Probability = 0.9507), MLS (Coefficient = 0.007189, Probability = 0.7268), and FSZ (Coefficient = -0.116778, Probability = 0.0000). …”
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[18F]Tetrafluoroborate, a new NIS PET/CT radiopharmaceutical: an overview focused on differentiated thyroid cancer by Arnoldo Piccardo, Francesco Fiz, Sergio Righi, Stefano Raffa, Mattia Riondato, Gianluca Bottoni, Matteo Bauckneht, Michela Massollo, Alessio Rizzo, Mehrdad Shoushtari Zadeh Naseri, Pierpaolo Trimboli, Giorgio Treglia

“…The diagnostic comparators were 18F-FDG PET/CT (all cases), 124I-PET/CT (one study) and diagnostic/therapeutic 131I-SPECT/CT (one study each). TFB performed better than 131I; the TFB and 18F-FDG PET/CT combination achieved the best sensitivity. …”
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Effects of Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin (A-PRF+), Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) and Open Flap Debridement on clinical and wound healing parameters in molar furcation sites: A cas... by L. Pitzurra, D. Vasdravellis, N.A.M. Rosema, S. Bizzarro, B.G. Loos

“…The clinical healing of each furcation was scored via the Early Wound Healing Index on day 3, 1 week, 2 weeks and 6 weeks.Results17 patients (A-PRF+ n = 6, EMD n = 5, OFD n = 6) completed the 6 months of follow-up. …”
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Scaling to new heights: methodological insights for uplifting research on grassroots digital innovation by Paolo Gerli, Fabio Neves da Rocha, Luca Mora

“…We discuss the causes of each shortcoming and illustrate how they impact both the theoretical and practical development of GDIs. …”
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Simultaneous cardiocerebral infarctions: a five-year retrospective case series reviewing natural history by Cheryl Zhiya Chong, Benjamin Yong-Qiang Tan, Ching-Hui Sia, Thet Khaing, Leonard Leong Litt Yeo

“…Methods: Using our prospective stroke database from 2014 to 2018, ten consecutive patients with CCI were identified (incidence = 0.29%). We recorded patient demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, cardiac and cerebral occlusions, circumstances of admission and management of each patient. …”
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Steganography in Game Actions by Ching-Chun Chang, Isao Echizen

“…We explore a steganographic paradigm, in which hidden information is communicated through the episodes of multiple agents interacting with an environment. Each agent, acting as an encoder, learns a policy to disguise the very existence of hidden messages within actions seemingly directed toward innocent objectives. …”
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Transformer-based travel time estimation method for plateau and mountainous environments by Guangjun Qu, Kefa Zhou, Rui Wang, Dong Li, Yingpeng Lu, Zhihong Lv, Dequan Zhao, Aijun Zhang, Qing Zhang

“…Two datasets were constructed based on measurements from two selected areas in eligible plateau and mountainous regions of western China. For each dataset, two categories of features were defined: terrain-weather features and spatio-temporal features. …”
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Practice patterns among early-career primary care (ECPC) physicians and workforce planning implications: protocol for a mixed methods study by Richard J Gibson, Tara Sampalli, Tara Kiran, Richard H Glazier, Agnes Grudniewicz, Kimberlyn McGrail, David Snadden, Ian Scott, M Ruth Lavergne, Laurie J Goldsmith, David Rudoler, Emily Gard Marshall, Megan Ahuja, Doug Blackie, Fred Burge, Steve Hawrylyshyn, Lindsay Hedden, Jacalynne Hernandez-Lee, Kathleen Horrey, Mike Joyce, Adrian MacKenzie, Maria Mathews, Rita McCracken, Madeleine McKay, Charmaine McPherson, Goldis Mitra, Gail Tomblin Murphy, Sabrina T Wong

“…We will also analyse linked administrative health data within each province. Mixed methods integration both within the study and as an end-of-study step will inform how practice intentions, choices and patterns are interrelated and inform policy recommendations.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Simon Fraser University Research Ethics Board with harmonised approval from partner institutions. …”
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