Gaps in TB-related knowledge and practices: An assessment of health care seeking behavior among adults with HIV and caregivers of paediatric patients with presumptive TB symptoms i... by Agostinho Viana Lima, Hermínio Cossa, Hélder Djive, Otília Cossa, Miguel Cumbe, Sozinho Acácio, Babongile Nkala, Joachim Nsubuga Kikoyo, Lucia Carratala-Castro, Joanna Ehrlich, Sabine Hermans, Alexander Kay, Willy Ssengooba, Anna Mandalakas, Christoph Lange, Cristina Enguita-Fernàndez, Khátia Munguambe, Alberto L Garcia-Basteiro, Stool4TB Global Partnership

“…Although tuberculosis is a preventable and treatable disease, its management has been challenging for tuberculosis control and prevention programs in low- and middle- income countries such as Mozambique. …”
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The effects of scientific messages and narratives about vaccination. by Ozan Kuru, Dominik Stecula, Hang Lu, Yotam Ophir, Man-Pui Sally Chan, Ken Winneg, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Dolores Albarracín

“…A large (N = 2,345), nationally representative experiment was conducted by randomly exposing participants to one of six videos about the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine edited from news programs produced during the 2019 measles outbreak in the United States. …”
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Mediating Effect of Social Capital on the Association Between Digital Literacy and Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults in South Korea: Cross-Sectional Study by Hyein Jung, Hocheol Lee, Eun Woo Nam

“…These findings indicate that tailored digital literacy programs and support policies that promote social capital formation could help bridge the digital divide and foster social inclusion. …”
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Effectiveness of ear, nose and throat outreach programmes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: a systematic review by Rona Macniven, Anna Gotis-Graham, Kelvin Kong, Kylie Gwynne

“…These 15 studies evaluated eight different programs/activities. Studies were heterogeneous in design so a meta-analysis could not be conducted. …”
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Ayyām-e Fāṭimiyya as an Alternative ʿĀshūrāʾ: The Mourning of Fāṭima in Modern Iran by Zeynep Sena Kaynamazoğlu

“…Seemingly, mourning was limited to the commemoration of the martyrdom of ʿAlī b. …”
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Factors affecting women's access to primary care in the United States since the Affordable Care Act: A mixed-methods systematic review. by Allison Gilchrist, Gunasekara Vidana Mestrige Chamath Fernando, Paula Holland, Faraz Ahmed

“…Innovative healthcare policies, programs, and interventions at the federal, state, and local levels are needed. …”
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Measurements of Periodic Signals Phase Shifts with Application of Direct Digital Synthesis by I. V. Gula, O. I. Polikarovskykh, K. I. Horiashchenko, I. V. Karpova, V. M. Melnychuk

“…This allowed the implementation of an 8-bit converter phase shift signal to the code on the programmed logic integrated circuit EPM240T100C5N firm Altera.The digital phase shift meter of periodic signals based on the double-matching method consists of two comparators, two short-wave pulse generators, a direct digital frequency synthesizer, two pulse counter control circuits, two short pulse coincidence circuits, two pulse counting circuits, four clock counters, four registers, a microcontroller and an indicator. …”
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Regulation and governance for the implementation and management of point-of-care testing in Australia: a scoping review by Jacqueline Prestedge, Claire Kaufman, Deborah A. Williamson

“…Identified PoCT programs showcased diverse implementation and governance models to support quality PoCT, with few reporting formal accreditation. …”
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The Productive Vocabulary Size of Second Language Learners upon Entry into Higher Education by Eihab Abu-Rabiah

“…However, research on the productive vocabulary size of L2 learners transitioning to higher education, particularly their mastery of high-frequency words, remains limited. This study investigated the productive Hebrew vocabulary size and frequency distribution of Arabic-speaking learners entering higher education programs where Hebrew is the primary language of instruction. …”
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La construction d'un corpus audiovisuel : choix des critères de pertinence et stratégies de légitimation des objets de la recherche by Bernard Papin

“…These objectives concerned essentially the historical representation, the framework of the programming, the generic affiliation, the target audience etc. …”
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Women Leaders in the Strategic Positions of Pharmaceutical Companies: Overcoming Barriers and Systemic Biases by Nsovo Nyeleti Mayimele

“…The study concludes that addressing these disparities requires a comprehensive approach, including structured sponsorship programs, gender-inclusive leadership policies, targeted talent development initiatives and corporate accountability measures. …”
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STRATIFIED ASSESSMENT OF DENTAL CARIES RISK FACTORS IN CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT GRADES OF HEARING IMPAIRMENT by Peter Bakardjiev

“…Introduction: Hearing impairments are often associated with communication difficulties, which can hinder effective health education and the implementation of programs for proper oral hygiene and dental disease prevention. …”
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Opportunities, challenges, and interventions for agriculture 4.0 adoption by Shanmugam Vijayakumar, Varunseelan Murugaiyan, S. Ilakkiya, Virender Kumar, Raman Meenakshi Sundaram, Rapolu Mahender Kumar

“…Additionally, investments in rural infrastructure, public-private partnerships, farmer training programs, and policy interventions, such as subsidies, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks are critical to ensuring equitable access and maximizing the benefits of Agriculture 4.0 for sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth. …”
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Threat to fish food safety in Nigeria: Role of antimicrobial usage and resistance in aquaculture by Lukman Adegoke Agbabiaka, Favour Ogechi Onwuzuruigbo, Olatunji Abubakar Jimoh

“…Implementing surveillance programs to monitor antimicrobial usage and resistance patterns in aquaculture settings is essential.…”
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Immunogenicity and safety of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine delivered by the aerosol, intradermal and intramuscular routes in previously vaccinated young adults: a randomized contro... by Sumanta Saha, Melanie Millier, Ari Samaranayaka, Liza Edmonds, Emma Best, James Ussher, Andrew Anglemyer, Jennifer Lee, Michael Tatley, Felicity Cutts, Rob van Binnendijk, Peter McIntyre

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Eligible participants are aged ≥ 18 years who have previously received two doses of the MMR vaccine and based on levels of IgG antibody to measles or mumps below the threshold for seropositivity in commercially available screening tests are required to receive the MMR vaccine prior to entering health professional training programs at Aotearoa universities. The participants will be randomized to three routes of administration (1:1:1) to receive the MMR vaccine by the intradermal (via microneedle), intrapulmonary (via vibrating mesh nebulizer), or intramuscular routes. …”
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Enhancing Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Modern Temporary Family Planning Methods: A Nurse-Led Intervention Study among Reproductive-Age Women by Felcy Emalda Mariya Selvaraj, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Gomathy Venkatachalam, Vanitha Narayanasamy, Gomathy Babu, Saranya Subbaiya

“…Background: Limited knowledge and negative attitudes toward modern temporary family planning methods remain significant barriers to reproductive health. …”
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The epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in the Maghreb region: systematic review and meta-analyses. by Fatima A Fadlalla, Yousra A Mohamoud, Ghina R Mumtaz, Laith J Abu-Raddad

“…Further research is needed to draw a more thorough understanding of HCV epidemiology, especially in the countries with limited number of studies. HCV prevention policy and programming in these countries should focus on the settings of exposure.…”
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In silico identification of promising PD-L1 inhibitors from selected indian medicinal plants for treatment of triple negative breast cancer. by Sk Faisal Ahmed, Md Shohel Hossain, Amalesh Mondal, Musab Shahariar, Shormila Akter Sumya, Nahid Sultan Rizu, Lamia Hasan Joarder Barsha

“…Also, TNBC patients show elevated levels of programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) expression in contrast to non-TNBC patients. …”
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Integration of Conventional and Virtual Reality Approaches in Augmented Reality for Theory-Based Psychoeducational Intervention Design for Chronic Low Back Pain: Scoping Review by Robin Conen, Steffen Mueller, Ana Nanette Tibubos

“…In these studies, educational programs were combined with physiotherapy, encompassing content on pain biology, psychological education, coping strategies, and relaxation techniques. …”
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Prevalence and patterns of substance use in West Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Godwin Omokhagbo Emmanuel, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi

“…The high prevalence of alcohol and tramadol use highlights the urgent need for targeted public health interventions, including stricter regulatory frameworks, community-based prevention programs, and comprehensive public education campaigns. …”
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