Sexual distress with partnered face-to-face sexual activity: an exploratory qualitative study with heterosexual cis people who seek and do not seek professional help by Patrícia M. Pascoal, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Patrícia M. Pascoal, Gerhard Andersson, Gerhard Andersson, Gerhard Andersson, Gerhard Andersson, Vinicius J. Fischer, Vinicius J. Fischer, Andreia A. Manão, Cátia Oliveira, Catarina F. Raposo, Catarina F. Raposo, Pedro J. Rosa, Pedro J. Rosa, Magda Sofia Roberto, Graça Santos, Nuno Tomada, Nuno Tomada, Annamaria Giraldi, Annamaria Giraldi

“…, which highlight individual factors, some influenced by social messages. Comparison across groups revealed that people who sought professional clinical help emphasise genital function and negative emotions, and women highlighted experiencing sexual pain, while men emphasised desire discrepancies and erectile disorder.DiscussionOur results demonstrate that difficulties related to sexual pleasure and with penetrative sex are important sources of distress in partnered sexual activity, which is in line with DSM and ICD frameworks of sexual dysfunction. …”
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Overcoming challenges and achieving high HPV vaccination uptake in Cameroon: lessons learned from a gender-neutral and single-dose program and community engagement by Andreas Ateke Njoh, Dur-E-Nayab Waheed, Tchokfe Shalom Ndoula Josue Kedakse, Lionel Junior Ebongue, Eugene Justine Kongnyuy, Adidja Amani, Afizu Chrakoh Tambasho, Yauba Saidu, Mohamed II Kaba, Clovis Nchinjoh Sangwe, Herman Kenfack, Judith Seungue, Daniel Nebongo, Nadege Edwige Nnang, Alex Vorsters, Laurent Cleenewerck de Kiev

“…Methods This ecological cross-sectional study, conducted from July to December 2023, examines the introduction of the HPV vaccine in Cameroon, along with associated challenges, strategies, and progress. Vaccination data from 2020 to 2023 were retrieved from Cameroon’s District Health Information Software (DHIS2), while information on the vaccine introduction process and challenges was sourced from Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) reports. …”
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Use of Large Language Models to Classify Epidemiological Characteristics in Synthetic and Real-World Social Media Posts About Conjunctivitis Outbreaks: Infodemiology Study by Michael S Deiner, Russell Y Deiner, Cherie Fathy, Natalie A Deiner, Vagelis Hristidis, Stephen D McLeod, Thomas J Bukowski, Thuy Doan, Gerami D Seitzman, Thomas M Lietman, Travis C Porco

“…Despite some discrepancies, the LLMs demonstrated a reliable capacity for nuanced epidemiological analysis across various data sources and compared to humans or between LLMs. …”
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Effects of weed interference, sowing date and method on growth, yield and yield components of Red Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by mohsen edalat, Maryam Kamali, Seyed Abdolreza Kazemeini, Bahram Heidari

“…Introduction Red beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with 22-25 % protein and 50-60 % carbohydrates are one of the most important legumes in the world, particularly in some developing countries. It is one of the major sources of vegetable protein. …”
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The Consequence of External Part of Transparency for Performance and Disclosure of Social Responsibility by Asil Majeed Abdulnabi, Gholamreza Mansourfar, Hamzeh Didar

“…External transparency, driven by external pressures, may influence CSR performance and disclosures—a relationship this study seeks to explore (Bushman & Smith, 2003).Methods & MaterialsThe data for this study were collected from multiple sources, including the Tehran Stock Exchange database, the Tehran Stock Exchange Technology Management Company, and the Tehran Stock Exchange Library, which provided variables related to external transparency, bid-ask spread, and trading volume. …”
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Impact of the armed conflict on victims and support workers' mental health in Soacha, Colombia by Sandra Elizabeth Piñeros, Nathaly Garzón, Zulma Consuelo Urrego, Nikki Coghill, Daniel Samacá, Javier Hernando Eslava

“…We conducted a qualitative exploratory study. Data were collected from December 2018 to March 2019 using separate focus groups of victims and workers. …”
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The effect of air pollution on morbidity and mortality among children aged under five in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Eyasu Alem Lake, Joshua Karras, Guy B Marks, Christine T Cowie

“…<h4>Background</h4>Air pollution from indoor and outdoor sources constitutes a substantial health risk to young children in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). …”
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Lack of Knowledge and Understanding of Undetectable Equals Untransmittable (U = U) Among People Living with HIV in the United States: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey by Bekana K Tadese PhD, MPH, M Janelle Cambron-Mellott PhD, Jean Marie Arduino ScD, MS, Bridget L Balkaran MS, Shakiba Eslamimehr PhD, José M Zuniga PhD, MPH

“…Sources of learning about the meaning of ‘undetectable’ included a healthcare provider (HCP) alone (50.4%), the U = U campaign alone (7.6%), both an HCP and the U = U campaign (14.7%), and sources other than HCPs or the U = U campaign (32.2%); 3.1% of participants reported having never heard the term before. …”
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Accumulation of yam viruses in different parts of white yam and the practice of positive selection technique in seed yam production by Atta Kwesi Aidoo, Richard Tuyee Awuah, Joseph Nee Lamptey, Marian Dorcas Quain, Allen Oppong, Ruth Naa Ashiokai Prempeh, Jakpasu Victor Kofi Afun, Esther Agyemang Marfo, Linda Appianimaa Abrokwah

“…Disease incidence and severity were assessed at three months after planting. Data were subjected to ANOVA and means separated with LSD using the R software. …”
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Digging for Literature on Tailoring Cultural Offers With and for Older People From Ethnic Minority Groups: A Scoping Review by Stephanie Tierney, Jordan Gorenberg, Marta Santillo, Debra Westlake, Geoffrey Wong, Kerryn Husk, Sofia Vougioukalou, Ruthanne Baxter, Shoba Dawson, Nia Roberts, Caroline Potter, Harriet Warburton, Beth McDougall, Johannah Latchem, Kamal R Mahtani

“…Results Screening of 906 references–59 of which were read as full documents–resulted in six sources being included in the review. Some cultural activities described within them were run in traditional cultural spaces (e.g., museums, art galleries). …”
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Supply chain management and optimization in transportation logistics by Saoussen Krichen

“…In addition, the efficient planning of activities can be profitable for product development, sourcing, logistics and all flows that can link those activities. …”
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Slag Injuries to the Tympanic Membrane and Middle Ear—A Systematic Review by Andrew R. Mangan, Soroush Farsi, Olivia Speed, Nickolas Alsup, Anna Bareiss, John L. Dornhoffer, Robert A. Saadi

“…The aim of this study is to provide specialists with a better understanding of the sequelae, treatment, and long-term outcomes that a patient may have following a slag injury to the tympanic membrane. <b>Data Sources:</b> PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. …”
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Contextual Vulnerability Should Guide Fair Subject Selection in Xenotransplantation Clinical Trials by Gianna Strand

“…These subjects would not produce valuable data in service to the study’s endpoints or knowledge generalizable to broader patient populations.  …”
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Genealogy of the Arab tribes living in Syria during the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS)Typology of the Arab Tribes Living in the Levant during the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS) Typology... by Akram sadat Hoseini, Yahya Mirhoseini

“…Materials & Methods This study utilized a typological approach to analyze the classification and behaviors of Arab tribes inhabiting the Levant during the period surrounding the life of Imam Ali (AS) and the conflict with Mu'awiyah. Data Sources: The primary data sources for this analysis were historical accounts and chronicles documenting the events and interactions of the various Arab tribes in the Levant during this time period. …”
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Analyzing Macro-Regulation Strategies of the Digital Economy in Selected Countries and Providing Macro Components of Regulation for Iran by Fatemeh Kasaei Najafi, Afsaneh Vahedian, Hassan Yeganeh

“…Technologies and large platforms have become so powerful that they have had a negative impact on some businesses and consumers. This has led to calls for increased regulatory oversight of major technology platforms, focusing on their market power, use of personal data, and responsibility for the growing harm caused by online activities. …”
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Treatment of loiasis: a review of clinical management recommendations by Dorothea Ekoka Mbassi, Rike Dreeßen, Rella Zoleko Manego, Saskia Dede Davi, Tamara Nordmann, Johannes Mischlinger, Michael Ramharter

“…Results The review identified 33 sources, consisting of nine guidelines, ten reviews, and 14 textbook excerpts. …”
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Sustainability and energy self-sufficiency; overcoming the barriers by Rania Abdel Galil

“…On an economic level, in Europe, sourcing and accessing finance is a major barrier for communities, with a lack appropriate organizational structures, the volatility of grant regimes and uncertain infrastructural costs perhaps associated with the near monopolistic position of some grid companies. …”
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Expansion of the process of the mammary glands of cats in the conditions of the city of Lviv and the suburban zone of the regional center by V. I. Maksymovych, A. R. Mysak

“…At the same time, the analysis of domestic literary sources showed that in Ukraine, the issues of oncological diseases of small domestic animals, and in particular neoplasia of cats, are not given due attention. …”
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Drivers and potential solutions for transnational Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) in the Gulf of Honduras by Antonella Rivera, Mayra Núñez‐Vallecillo, Julio San Martín‐Chicas, Paolo Guardiola, Stuart Fulton, Ricardo González‐Gil

“…Moreover, 16% of surveyed households reported involvement in Cayman Crown harvesting at some point, confirming previous findings on cross‐border IUU fishing in the region. …”
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Development of a core outcome set for psychological therapy trials on acute psychiatric inpatient wards by Pamela Jacobsen, Katherine Berry, Lucy Clarkson, Rebecca Hiscocks, India Hopkins, Ceri Morgan, Dhaarna Tandon, Ashley-Louise Teale, Natasha Tyler, Lisa Wood

“…Development of a Core Outcome Set (COS), a minimum standardised set of outcomes to be measured and reported, would help improve synthesis and interpretation of clinical trial data in this area. Methods Stage 1 of the COS development involved compiling a comprehensive long-list of outcomes from key sources including i) a systematic review of outcomes from published trials, ii) online survey of key stakeholders (service users, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and end users of research), iii) qualitative interviews with service users and carers. …”
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