Food taboos among indigenous pregnant women of Khagrachari District, Bangladesh by Labanya Tripura, Shahrin Emdad Rayna, Anirban Chakma, Khan Mohammad Thouhidur Rahman, Md. Syed Shariful Islam, Md. Khalequzzaman

“…The health and well-being of the baby were the main concerns behind the food taboos. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of food taboo practices among the indigenous pregnant women of Bangladesh. …”
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Prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostrate cancer among suburban residents in Southern Nigeria by Ugochukwu Esomonu, Cletus Obun, Raymond Ude, Solomon Igwe, Collins Esomchi, Sylvanus Ogolekwu

“…Prostate-related conditions, particularly benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (PC), represent significant health concerns among men globally, with a notable impact in African regions. …”
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Harnessing the potential of ChatGPT in pharmacy management: a concise review by Abdullah Al Noman, MD Ismail Ahmed Fahim, Tamanna Shahrin Tonny, Afroza Akter Samia, Sakib M. Moinuddin

“…The future prospect of ChatGPT is promising but requires increased precision, integration of it into education programs, progressing of patient treatment and interaction, and facilitating novel research abilities. …”
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Defense Budget Gaps and Legal Implications of Alternative Financing in Indonesia: A Legal Reform Perspective by Aris Marsudiyanto, Athor Subroto, Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, A. Hanief Saha Ghafur

“…With global challenges, particularly the escalating wars in the Middle East, Indonesia faces growing security concerns that necessitate a stronger defense program. …”
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Breaking barriers: a qualitative study on polio vaccine hesitancy in Herat Province, Afghanistan by Farid ahmad Sillab, Javad Moghri, Ali vafaee Najar, Abolfazl Marvi, Abdolnaser Sana, Maryam Naghipour, Elaheh Hooshmand

“…Additionally, establishing transparent channels for reporting vaccine safety and efficacy may help to dispel myths and increase confidence in immunization programs.…”
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Knowledge and predictors of attitudes of hepatitis B virus infection prevention among adults in Tolon, Northern Ghana by Abdul-Manaf Mutaru, Jonathan Kumah Nanyim, Martin Nyaaba Adokiya

“… Introduction: Viral hepatitis is one of the major public health concerns, targeted for eradication by 2030. Though previous research has concentrated largely on pregnant women and urban areas, rural populations are reported to be greatly affected in northern Ghana. …”
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Factors influencing timely diagnosis of autism in China: an application of Andersen’s behavioral model of health services use by Zhuoqing Li, Xuejing Niu, Patrick C. M. Wong, Huanyu Zhang, Li Wang

“…Strategies including implementing routine screening programs and adopting a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for timely identification and diagnosis, particularly for mild and moderate cases. …”
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A novel simulation paradigm for medical ICU cardiopulmonary arrest training: the in situ mirror simulation by Meenu Johnkutty, Harry Kuperstein, Fatima Koroma, Jessi Chen, James Mattson, Sahar Ahmad

“…Qualitative feedback highlighted realism, spontaneity, and debriefing sessions as the most valuable aspects of the program. In situ mirror simulation may be a useful adjunct for IM residency programs suffering similar concerns with learner motivation during laboratory simulation.…”
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Study on rapid policy-based strategic environmental assessment: Taking China’s regional development policy in Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone as an example by Mingzhu Xu, Huanhuan Wang, Haiqing Geng, Hefang Hong, Lina Wu

“…Strategic Environmental Assessment(SEA) is acknowledged to be an important decision support tool. SEA concerns potential environmental impacts of decisions made based on policy, plan and programs. …”
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Unveiling Hidden Allies: In Silico Discovery of Prophages in <i>Tenacibaculum</i> Species by Carolina Ramírez, Jaime Romero

“…Antibiotic treatment raises concerns about resistance, making phage therapy an interesting alternative. …”
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Navigating sustainable practice: environmental awareness and climate change as mediators of green competence of nurses by Nora Mahdy Attia, Alaa Eldin Moustafa Hamed, Mohamed Adel Abd Elhafeez Elbakry, Abeer Moustafa Barakat, Heba Sobhy Mohamed

“…Addressing environmental concerns requires the active involvement of all societal sectors, integrating sustainability awareness into everyday practices and business processes through optimal technology use. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of healthcare workers to offer pre-exposure prophylaxis in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Victor Oluwafemi Femi-Lawal, Dimeji Abdulsobur Olawuyi, Gabriel Ilerioluwa Oke, Yetunde Nofisat Kabiawu, Olaoluwaposi Ogunlana, Jonas Paul Ibekwe, Olakulehin Adebusuyi

“…Future research should explore context-specific strategies to improve HCW engagement in PrEP programs.…”
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Decommissioning and post-irradiation examination of the LHC beam dumps by N. Solieri, A. Lund, A.-P. Bernardes, L. R. Buonocore, A. Cherif, S. De Man, M. Di Castro, S. Di Giovannantonio, G. Dumont, S. El-Idrissi, E. Farina, D. Grenier, E. Grenier-Boley, M. Himmerlich, A. Infantino, A. Lechner, R. Mouret, D. Pazem, A. T. Perez-Fontenla, E. Romagnoli, S. Sgobba, C. Tromel, C. Veiga Almagro, M. Calviani

“…Endoscopic inspections of these beam dumps and experimental high-intensity proton-beam irradiation of material samples raised concerns about the structural integrity of the carbon-based materials in their cores. …”
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Driving the future of sustainable public transport: a literature review on challenges and strategies in the adoption of autonomous buses by Muhammad Hadid, Muhammad Zudhy Irawan, Danang Parikesit, Firzan Firzan, Nur Hadijah Yunianti, Nur Oktaviani Widiastuti

“…Policy recommendations emerging from the review emphasize phased implementation, supportive regulatory frameworks, and pilot programs to build public trust and operational credibility. …”
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Strategies, Barriers, and Facilitators for Healthcare Professionals to Recommend HPV Vaccination: A Systematic Review by Yihan Fu, Yinqi He, Zhitao Wang, Jing Sun

“…The major barriers reported by Chinese healthcare professionals included concerns about the safety of the HPV vaccine and doubts regarding the necessity of HPV vaccination. …”
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The Impact of Open-Skill Exercises and E-Sports on Cognitive Function: A Narrative Review of Their Role in Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia by Shuzo Kumagai, Hyuntae Park, Si Chen, Takao Yamasaki

“…Additionally, e-sports may offer a comprehensive approach to brain health by integrating cognitive stimulation, physical engagement, social interaction, and stress reduction, though caution is advised regarding potential mental health concerns stemming from excessive use.…”
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Benchmarking In-Sensor Machine Learning Computing: An Extension to the MLCommons-Tiny Suite by Fabrizio Maria Aymone, Danilo Pietro Pau

“…With the exponential growth of edge devices, efficient local processing is essential to mitigate economic costs, latency, and privacy concerns associated with the centralized cloud processing. …”
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Who has sheds? Exploring practices and determinants of overnight housing for backyard poultry in rural Bangladesh to inform an intervention to limit exposure to poultry and poultry... by Elizabeth D Thomas, Laura H Kwong, Nadia Ali Rimi, Ireen Sultana Shanta, Mohammad Rofi Uddin, Shifat Khan, Salma Akter, S M Monirul Ahasan, Mahbub-Ul Alam, Mahbubur Rahman, Tarique Md Nurul Huda, Peter J Winch

“…The promotion of sheds for overnight poultry housing may be an acceptable intervention approach in this setting, though programs will need to make recommendations for housing that address the risk of zoonotic disease transmission and accommodate the preferences and constraints of poultry raisers over a one-size-fits-all approach.…”
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Enhanced Energy Management System in Smart Homes Considering Economic, Technical, and Environmental Aspects: A Novel Modification-Based Grey Wolf Optimizer by Moslem Dehghani, Seyyed Mohammad Bornapour, Ehsan Sheybani

“…Increasingly, renewable energy resources, energy storage systems (ESSs), and demand response programs (DRPs) are being discussed due to environmental concerns and smart grid developments. …”
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Pre-Service Teachers’ Perspectives on the Implementation of Song-Based Instruction in Teaching English to Early Childhood Learners by Danti Pudjiati, Andi Musda Mappapoleonro, Hisham Abd. Malik, Tira Nur Fitria

“…The research subjects consisted of 69 students of early childhood education programs at a private university. The findings explore four primary themes of the students, namely (1) the pedagogical value attributed to songs, (2) the attitudes of students towards the use of songs, (3) the opinions of students concerning the songs utilized, and (4) the perceived effectiveness of songs. …”
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