Deficits in Sustained Attention and Changes in Dopaminergic Protein Levels following Exposure to Proton Radiation Are Related to Basal Dopaminergic Function. by Catherine M Davis, Kathleen L DeCicco-Skinner, Robert D Hienz

“…Strain-specific cytokine changes were also found in the frontal cortex, with the Lewis rats displaying increased levels of putative neurotrophic cytokines (e.g., CNTF). These data support the hypothesis that basal dopaminergic function impacts the severity of radiation-induced deficits in sustained attention.…”
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Infectivity and fatality of influenza in pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic year. by Shuanglin Jing, Hao Wang

“…We develop two influenza transmission models incorporating age structure and multi-strain dynamics, featuring time-varying transmission and mortality rates. Using publicly available U.S. data, we calibrate these models to evaluate age- and strain-specific transmission patterns and mortality rates across different pandemic eras. …”
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Graph theoretical model of a sensorimotor connectome in zebrafish. by Michael Stobb, Joshua M Peterson, Borbala Mazzag, Ethan Gahtan

“…The best quantitative approach to analyzing connectome data is still unclear but graph theory has been used with success. …”
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Body image victimization and eating distress in young adult females by Priya Singh, Aarzoo Gupta

“…Settings and Design: Purposive sampling was employed to approach an estimated sample size of 151 young adults (18–26 years). The data were collected online using e-consent through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram through Google Form (GF). …”
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Interhemispheric Plasticity following Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation in Chronic Poststroke Aphasia by Joseph C. Griffis, Rodolphe Nenert, Jane B. Allendorfer, Jerzy P. Szaflarski

“…We investigated the effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) applied to residual language-responsive cortex in chronic patients using functional and anatomical MRI data acquired before and after iTBS. …”
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The impact of sensory integration based sports training on motor and social skill development in children with autism spectrum disorder by Lingtao Wen, Zhixia Wu

“…Weekly behavioral engagement was also recorded. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and Cohen’s d for effect size. …”
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The effect of nurses' individual and occupational characteristics and perceptions of hierarchical career plateau on their turnover intention: A cross-sectional study. by Şehrinaz Polat, Tuğba Yeşilyurt Sevim, Hanife Tiryaki Şen

“…Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a Nurse Information Form, the Career Plateau Survey and Turnover Intention Scale. …”
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Non-formal encounters between Israeli families and African immigrant families foster lifelong learning competence by Michal Ganz Meishar

“…In this case study, it is possible to generalize from the local to the global and examine processes, actions and behaviors in the studied case (Creswell et al., 2018; Yin, 2009). …”
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Understanding Mental Health Service Perceptions in Chinese Americans with Type 2 Diabetes and Co-Occurring Mental Health Challenges Living in New York City: A Qualitative Study by Liu J, Cao J, Shi Y, Jiang Y, Ruan J, Wu B, Tsai W, Hu L

“…Participants were purposively sampled from a previous survey of Chinese immigrants with T2D who reported co-occurring mental health challenges and were recruited through referrals from primary care practices and community-based organizations in New York City. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.Results: The participants in this study ranged in age from 45 to 67 years. …”
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What matters most in Cirebon, Indonesia: cultural nuances to health-related stigma by Yoslien Sopamena, Raden Sutiawan, Marlies J. Visser, Dadun Dadun, Rita Damayanti, Dien Anshari, Lawrence Yang, Ruth M. H. Peters, Marjolein B. M. Zweekhorst

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Delayed care-seeking and its underlying factors among patients with tuberculosis in Yangon, Myanmar by May Chan Oo, Kyaw Zarni Tun, Kyaw Ko Ko, Pyae Linn Aung

“…A total of 346 patients were chosen as eligible respondents. The data were collected using structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. …”
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Linking entrepreneurial leadership to quality performance of micro and small-scale enterprises in service sector: the mediating role of service innovation by Abebe Getaneh Kebede, Solomon Dubale Terefe, Amare Werku Ijigu

“…This study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of service innovation on the link between entrepreneurial leadership and quality performance of micro and small-scale enterprises in the service sector in the North Shoa Zone of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia. The primary data were collected using a stratified random sampling technique. …”
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Simulation and Experimental Study of Photogeneration and Recombination in Amorphous-Like Silicon Thin Films Deposited by 27.12 MHz Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition by Chia-Hsun Hsu, In-Cha Hsieh, Chia-Chi Tsou, Shui-Yang Lien

“…The simulation results of cell performances are in good agreement with experimental data, indicating that our simulation has great reliability. …”
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EDUCATION ABOUT KNOWLEDGE NUTRITION ON LUNG FUNCTION IMPAIRMENT IN WORKERS AT PT X COAL by Lisa Septiana, Iriyani K, Ratih Wirapuspita Wisnuwardani

“…Nutrition education was delivered in the form of interactive counselling sessions. Data were analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to determine differences in knowledge before and after the intervention. …”
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The Influence of Lifestyle Modifications on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Older Adults: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study by Mohammed Almutairi, Ashwaq A. Almutairi, Abdulaziz M. Alodhialah

“…<b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was conducted among older adults (aged ≥ 60 years) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data on dietary quality, physical activity, and smoking status were collected using validated questionnaires. …”
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Adverse childhood experiences predict anxiety during postpartum and early childhood parenting by Chelsea Walker-Mao, Charlotte V. Farewell, Sarah Nagle-Yang, Sarah Blackwell, Jenn A. Leiferman

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The effects of physical exercise on the time management of college students: a chain mediation effect test by Yue Cao, Yong Jiang

“…A questionnaire was administered to 714 Chinese university students (mean age 20.3 ± 1.8 years), and the data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM, a statistical method for analyzing complex relationships among variables) and the Bootstrap method (a re-sampling technique for assessing statistical significance). …”
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Un nuevo cuestionario para evaluar la procrastinación en la actividad físico-deportiva: PAFD (A new questionnaire to assess procrastination in physical-sports activity: PAFD) by Guillermo Infante Borinaga, Ana Zuazagoitia Rey-Baltar, Ibon Echeazarra Escuero

“…In order to analyze the factorial structure of the questionnaire, an exploratory factor analysis was carried out using the SPSS v.24 statistical package. The data obtained in the present study confirm the multidimensionality of the procrastination in physical-sports activity construct, constituted by the cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions. …”
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Exploring aggressive emotions in women in prison: the role of empathy and perceived social support in moderating the effects of childhood discrimination experiences by Lili Liu, Xiaobin Ding, Shuang Li, Xiaomei Chen

“…Growing evidence suggests that childhood experiences of discrimination play a crucial role in shaping the aggressive behaviors observed among women in prison. This underscores the necessity for an in-depth examination of the psychological and societal foundations of these behaviors. …”
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Association of COVID-19 Vaccine Intake with Diagnosis, Hospitalization, and Oxygenation/Ventilation: A Longitudinal Analysis, 2021–2022, Japan by Satomi Odani, Hitoshi Honda, Takahiro Tabuchi

“…Adjusted prevalence ratios (APRs) were calculated using Poisson regression models, controlling for baseline characteristics such as vaccination status, infection history, underlying medical conditions, socioeconomic factors, and preventive behaviors. …”
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