Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of hygiene among children in schools of Central Kazakhstan: a cross-sectional study by Ulpan Kuandyk, Alua Omarova, Nailya Delellis

“…However, practical compliance with hygiene rules was often limited by infrastructural problems in schools. Strengthening hygiene education programs and improving sanitary conditions in educational institutions is necessary.…”
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Adherence to recommended diet among patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 on follow-up at Adama Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia by Saron Abose, Godana Arero Dassie, Abebe Megerso, Tesfaye Getachew Charkos

“…All analyses were performed using SPSS and R programming software.ResultA total of 405 participants were included in the study, with a response rate of 96.2%. …”
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Gestational diabetes mellitus and peripartum depression: a longitudinal study of a bidirectional relationship by Maja Žutić, Marijana Matijaš, Jasminka Štefulj, Maja Brekalo, Sandra Nakić Radoš

“…Pregnant women should be closely monitored for both mental and metabolic health issues and targeted for prevention programs to reduce the risks and burdens associated with both conditions.…”
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Awareness and perception of prevention and management options of sexually transmitted infections among students at secondary school in Rivers State, Nigeria by Florence Mandah, Oluebubechukwu Udi, Pamela Thompsom-Abiye, Basil Ogbu

“…Introduction Investments in programs to increase sexual health awareness among young people is ongoing; however, they continue to be exposed to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and remain vulnerable to risky sexual practices, such as multiple sexual partners and unprotected sexual intercourses, predisposing them to STIs and subsequent treatments from informal and formal health providers. …”
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Automated Machine-Tractor Unit for Grass Mowing by Z. A. Godzhaev, S. A. Vasilyev, S. A. Mishin, E. V. Ruzanov

“…Control software for the universal mechatronic modules was developed using a programming language suitable for the selected controller. …”
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Nurses’ attitudes toward web-based learning and their impact on clinical performance, job satisfaction, and turnover: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia by Mohammed Abu Thiyab, Ahmed Nahari

“…Future initiatives should focus on optimizing and expanding web-based learning programs to maximize their impact on nursing education and workforce development.…”
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Progress and inequality in child immunization in 38 African countries, 2000-2030: A spatio-temporal Bayesian analysis at national and sub-national levels. by Phuong The Nguyen, Ryota Nakamura, Hideyasu Shimadzu, Aminu Kende Abubakar, Phuong Mai Le, Huy Van Nguyen, Hoa L Nguyen, Motohiro Sato, Ayako Honda, Stuart Gilmour

“…<h4>Background</h4>Monitoring progress and inequality in childhood immunization coverage at both national and sub-national levels is essential for refining equity-oriented health programs and ensuring equitable access to care towards achieving global targets in African countries.…”
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Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of exercise as an intervention for suicidal tendency in depressed patients by Wenli Wang, Hairong Liu, Qiangming Feng, Yuanming Peng, Yanran Si

“…For suicidal tendencies, however, a dose–response relationship could not be established due to limited literature.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO, Identifier CRD42024568335.…”
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Exploring associations between household environmental factors and handwashing with essential agents in sub-Saharan Africa. by Aiggan Tamene, Aklilu Habte, Mihretu Tagesse, Fitsum Endale, Tamirat Melis, Zablon Wale Sewalem, Abel Afework

“…For essential agent adoption programs to be successful in an environment with limited resources, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene measures must be implemented. …”
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Maternal care utilization and provision during the COVID-19 pandemic: Voices from minoritized pregnant and postpartum women and maternal care providers in Deep South. by Ran Zhang, Tiffany Byrd, Shan Qiao, Myriam E Torres, Xiaoming Li, Jihong Liu

“…Community-level impacts, such as availability and access to doulas and community health workers, provided essential information and support, but limitations in accessing doula support and implicit bias were also identified. …”
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Magnitude of telemedicine utilization and associated factors among health professionals working at selected public hospitals in Southern Ethiopia. by Anteneh Fikrie, Dawit Daniel, Samrawit Ermiyas, Hawa Hassen, Wongelawit Seyoum, Seyoum Kebede, Wako Golicha Wako

“…To promote wider adoption and address challenges, governments should: implement comprehensive guidelines, training programs, and platforms for healthcare professionals to effectively utilize telemedicine technologies can accelerate healthcare delivery in the study area.…”
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Investigation into investment risks and mitigation strategies for Chinese energy companies in Belt and road countries: a case study of Russia by XiangRu Ma, Ekaterina V. Nezhnikova

“…Government-­backed insurance programs and bilateral agreements help mitigate financial risks, while joint ventures with Russian state-­owned enterprises improve market access and regulatory compliance. …”
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Adolescent sexuality education, sexual debut, and associated factors in Nigerian public secondary schools by Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Olalekan Oladipupo Rosiji, Olumide Temitope Asake, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwadamilola Ibikunle, Motunrayo Temidayo Ipinnimo, Toluwalope Motunrayo Asake

“…Abstract Adolescents in Nigeria face significant sexual and reproductive health risks, yet the effectiveness of existing sexuality education programs remains uncertain. Addressing these gaps is critical to improving adolescent health outcomes. …”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Health Communication Strategies in Nursing: A Mixed Methods Study of Internet, mHealth, and Social Media Versus Traditional Methods by Mariwan Qadir Hamarash, Radhwan Ibrahim, Marghoob Hussein Yaas, Mohammed Faris Abdulghani, Osama Al Mushhadany

“…In Iraq’s nursing education landscape, characterized by challenges such as resource constraints and infrastructural limitations, understanding communication modalities is crucial. …”
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Development of a Reliable Device for ‘Fluorokinetic’ Analysis Based on a Portable Diode Array MEMS Fluorimeter by Domingo González-Arjona, Germán López-Pérez

“…The control and measurement were carried out by programming a SAM21D microcontroller. Considerations regarding the optimization of acquisition speed, memory, and computer interface have been analyzed and optimized. …”
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Presidential Initiatives as a Tool to Manage U.S. Foreign Assistance Policies in the XXI Century: From George W. Bush Jr. to Joseph R. Biden by V. I. Bartenev

“…On the one hand, U.S. presidents sought to expand the room for maneuver in foreign aid programming and budgeting, which had been very limited from the very beginning due to the legal constraints and which had contracted even further because of a quick proliferation of Congressional earmarks and directives. …”
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Provincial distribution of unintended pregnancy and its associated factors in Sierra Leone by Augustus Osborne, Regina Mamidy Yillah, Camilla Bangura, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

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Computerized cognitive training in cognitively healthy older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of effect modifiers. by Amit Lampit, Harry Hallock, Michael Valenzuela

“…Our aim therefore was to quantitatively assess whether CCT programs can enhance cognition in healthy older adults, discriminate responsive from nonresponsive cognitive domains, and identify the most salient design factors.…”
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Evaluating acute stress responses to height: validity of heart rate variability, respiratory markers, and competitive state anxiety inventory by Lukáš Psohlavec, Mike Rogerson, Tomáš Brtník, Jiří Baláš

“…Despite the widespread use of height exposure in adventure-based programs to foster resilience, effectiveness has largely been evaluated through self-reported measures, with limited objective psychophysiological assessments. …”
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A Multidisciplinary-Based and Bundle Intervention for Controlling Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms in Neurosurgery by Zhu W, Liang Y, Xu J, Weng C

“…Research on the effectiveness of CRO intervention programs in secondary hospitals is limited. This study aims to observe the effect of multidisciplinary-based and bundle interventions under PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle management on the control of CROs in neurosurgery.Patients and Methods: We conducted a before-after study from January 2021 to December 2023, which was divided into pre-intervention phase and intervention phase. …”
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