The efficacy of training on the four quadrant brain processes on cognitive functions of students with mathematical disorders by zohreh sadat moeini, farnaz Keshavarzi Arshadi, Masoud Gholam Ali Lavasani, SAEED hasanzadeh

“…The study population consisted of male students with learning disorders in mathematics in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, referred by schools to the Learning Disorders Education and Training Center in Tehran. A sample of 50 students meeting the required criteria was selected purposively, and then 30 students were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups, with 15 students in each group. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Xiaoyao San in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qianqian Wang, Jian Zhou, Guanwen Gong

“…Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials comparing XYS or XYS + SBT to SBT alone. …”
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Assessing the validity and reliability of family factors on physical activity: A case study in Turkey. by Sharalyn Steenson, Hilal Özcebe, Umut Arslan, Hande Konşuk Ünlü, Özgür M Araz, Mahmut Yardim, Sarp Üner, Nazmi Bilir, Terry T-K Huang

“…<h4>Method</h4>The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of several measurement scales in Turkey using a population sample across three socio-economic strata in the Turkish capital, Ankara. …”
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Study protocol for a single-centre non-inferior double-blinded randomised controlled trial in China comparing the efficacy and safety of high-frequency irreversible electroporation... by Rui Chen, Bi-Ming He, Zhen-Kai Shi, Hai-Feng Wang

“…The main inclusion criteria are men with prostatic volume range 30 to 100 mL, Qmax&lt;15 mL/s and IPSS&gt;8. A sample size of 118 participants is required, accounting for a 20% loss. …”
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METHOD THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION ON PHYSICAL STABILITY AMONG ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY by Micky Oloo, Edwin Wamukoya, James Oloo

“…The study involved a community-based randomized control trial with 30 participants aged 60 and older, selected based on low social support scores. …”
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A new method for assessing the marketing efficiency of agricultural marketing channels by Arif Abad, Mohd Abdul Muqeet Maaz, Mohd Salman Shamsi

“…The study’s sample size is 179 respondents, including all the channel members. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of an Ayurveda Herbal Formulation in Uncomplicated Type 2 Diabetes mellitus by Bilesha Perera BSc, PhD, Colvin Goonaratna MBBS, FRCP, PhD, Hettiarchchige Ariyawansa DAMS, PhD, Nirmala Senaratna DAMS, MD, Jennifer Perera MBBS, MD

“…Conclusions The polyherbal formulation LG significantly improved the QoL and glycaemic parameters and appeared safe after 24 weeks of treatment. Due to the small sample size, unblinded nature of this preliminary study, and the lack of a control arm, a randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial on a larger group of patients is recommended.…”
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Agerelated parameters of P300 auditory evoked potentials in elderly persons in the context of cognitive health: A study in the European North of Russia by L. V. Poskotinova, E. V. Krivonogova, O. V. Krivonogova, A. V. Kudryavtsev

“…Age differences in P300 EP amplitudes were minimal with an interquartile range of 4–13 μV in the total sample. Participants who smoked had higher latency scores and lower amplitude scores; former smokers had higher latency scores compared to never-smokers.Conclusion. …”
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Utilisation of routine health information system and associated factors among health workers in public health institutions of Gofa zone, South Ethiopia regional state:a mixed-metho... by Dejene Hailu Kassa, Bedilu Kucho Doka, Abebaw Gebeyehu Worku, Keneni Gutema Negeri

“…This study was aimed at identifying the level of information utilisation and associated factors in the Routine Health Information Systems (RHIS).Methods A concurrent triangulation design of a mixed-methods approach was applied from 1 to 30 April 2023. A sample of 304 health workers was randomly selected, and 18 informants were purposefully interviewed. …”
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The Investigation of Latanoprost's Effects on the Intraocular Pressure of Healthy Male guinea Pigs Under Light and Dark Regimes by Arghavan Armin, Farnoosh Arfaee

“…Then, the animals were randomly divided into two groups (Groups A and B). …”
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Measuring economic inequality: challenges, facts and assessment by M. V. Bikeeva, I. V. Moiseeva

“…The subjective approach to poverty assessment is based on the data of the sample survey of household budgets in 2018.Results. …”
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Topical olive oil is not inferior to hyperoxygenated fatty aids to prevent pressure ulcers in high-risk immobilised patients in home care. Results of a multicentre randomised tripl... by Inmaculada Lupiañez-Perez, Shakira Kaknani Uttumchandani, Juan Carlos Morilla-Herrera, Francisco Javier Martin-Santos, Magdalena Cuevas Fernandez-Gallego, Francisco Javier Navarro-Moya, Yolanda Lupiañez-Perez, Eugenio Contreras-Fernandez, Jose Miguel Morales-Asencio

“…Scope: Population attending Primary Healthcare Centres in Andalusia (Spain). Sample: 831 immobilised patients at risk of suffering pressure ulcers.…”
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An Exploration of Students’ Misconceptions about the Concept ‘Classification of Animals’ at Secondary Level and Effectiveness of Inquiry Method for Conceptual Change by Anjum NAZ, Abida NASREEN

“…A wide variety of misconceptions were found in the responses of the students therefore keeping in view the misconceptions of students inquiry sessions were planned. Whole sample of the study was randomly divided into two groups’ i.e. …”
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Causal language and strength of inference in academic and media articles shared in social media (CLAIMS): A systematic review. by Noah Haber, Emily R Smith, Ellen Moscoe, Kathryn Andrews, Robin Audy, Winnie Bell, Alana T Brennan, Alexander Breskin, Jeremy C Kane, Mahesh Karra, Elizabeth S McClure, Elizabeth A Suarez, CLAIMS research team

“…However, because this sample was designed to be representative of the articles selected and shared on social media, it is unlikely to be representative of all academic and media work. …”
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Integration of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Extended Reality in Healthcare and Medical Education: A Glimpse into the Emerging Horizon in LMICs—A Systematic Review by Mohd Faizan Siddiqui, Sheeda Jabeen, Amenah Alwazzan, Sebastiano Vacca, Lara Dalal, Bashar Al-Haddad, Ahmad Jaber, Fatima Fouad Ballout, Hadi Khaled Abou Zeid, Joe Haydamous, Razane El Hajj Chehade, Roman Kalmatov

“…Common drawbacks were limited sample sizes (3 studies) and database biases (2 studies). …”
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Predictors of sickness absence among employees with common mental disorders in Sweden– a longitudinal study by Anna Frantz, Anna Toropova, Iben Axén, Gunnar Bergström, Anna Finnes, Elisabeth Björk Brämberg

“…Methods A longitudinal study with participants from a cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants from both intervention and control groups were treated as one cohort. …”
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Effectiveness of a virtual reality-based sensory stimulation intervention in preventing delirium in intensive care units: a randomised-controlled trial protocol by Yong Liu, Dan Luo, Taoxue Wen, Surui Liang, Mingxin He, Jinfei Tian

“…The study will commence in September 2024 and conclude in June 2026. A consecutive sample of 198 patients in the ICU admitted to the study setting will be recruited. …”
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Effect of glycemic control and type of diabetes treatment on TB treatment outcomes among people with TB-diabetes: A systematic review (updated August 2024). by Hemant Deepak Shewade, Prabhadevi Ravichandran, S Satish, S Kiran Pradeep, Kathiresan Jeyashree, Preetam Mahajan, Amar N Shah, Richard Kirubakaran, Ajay M V Kumar

“…Other studies showed mixed results and had significant biases or were limited by sample size. The five newly included studies had a high risk of bias and did not provide clear evidence. …”
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Shared genetic architecture between stroke and blood lipids: a large-scale genome-wide cross-trait analysis by Wenya Bai, Guilin Zhou, Huan Jiang, Xuelian Li, Jianlin Shao

“…Bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was employed to explore causal associations. …”
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Acceptability of an open-label wait-listed trial design: Experiences from the PROUD PrEP study. by Mitzy Gafos, Elizabeth Brodnicki, Monica Desai, Sheena McCormack, Will Nutland, Sonali Wayal, Ellen White, Gemma Wood, Tristan Barber, Gill Bell, Amanda Clarke, David Dolling, David Dunn, Julie Fox, Lewis Haddow, Charles Lacey, Anthony Nardone, Killian Quinn, Caroline Rae, Iain Reeves, Michael Rayment, David White, Vanessa Apea, Wilbert Ayap, Claire Dewsnap, Yolanda Collaco-Moraes, Gabriel Schembri, Yinka Sowunmi, Rob Horne, PROUD Study Team

“…<h4>Background</h4>PROUD participants were randomly assigned to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) immediately or after a deferred period of one-year. …”
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