Stigma experience and coping strategies in stroke survivors: a qualitative study by Lina Song, Xinbo Sun, Chengxia Li, Bing Li, Lijie Jing, Xuebing Jing

“…Timely identification of stigma is imperative to mitigate the risk of patients adopting inaccurate beliefs and maladaptive coping mechanisms post-stroke. Strategies aimed at diminishing stigma should consider personal, familial, policy-related, societal, institutional, and environmental dimensions.…”
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Effects of Strength, Speed and Non-Specific Resistance Training on Athletic Performance And FVP Profile Characteristics of Youth Professional Soccer Players by Ažbe Ribič, Jernej Pleša, Filip Ujaković, Žiga Kozinc

“…We assessed sprint performance, including sprint split times and the sprint FVP profile. Post-training, all groups showed significant enhancements in sprint times (p = 0.000-0.004, η² = 0.32-0.75) and FVP profile variables (p = 0.000-0.049; η² = 0.17-0.73). …”
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Enhancing the energy absorption capacity of Ti–6Al–4V lattice structure manufactured by additive manufacturing through β-annealing by Yi Ren, Wei Ran, Yongxun Li, Bowen Xue, Wei Chen

“…In this study, a type of Ti–6Al–4V lattice structure with hexagonal-body-centered (HBC) structure was fabricated by LPBF and post β-annealing treatment. The microstructure, mechanical properties, energy absorption properties and deformation behavior of the Ti–6Al–4V HBC lattice structure was investigated by electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), quasi-static compression tests and digital image correlation (DIC) techniques. …”
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Ukrainian startup ecosystems: regional development and European integration by D. A. Donets

“…Findings offer strategic roadmap for institutions and stakeholders to enhance competitiveness and accelerate European integration providing framework for post-war reconstruction.…”
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KNOWLEDGE IMPROVEMENT OF NUTRITION AND ENGLISH IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA by Ramadhana Komala, Wiwi Febriani

“…Student knowledge data were obtained from pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The data analysis performed was univariate data and the proportion of knowledge increase. …”
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STAA: Spatio-Temporal Attention Attribution for Real-Time Interpreting Transformer-Based AI Video Models by Zerui Wang, Yan Liu

“…We enhance STAA&#x2019;s raw output through post-processing. The experiments on the Kinetics-400 dataset demonstrate superior faithfulness (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.844~\pm ~0.116$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) and monotonicity (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.850~\pm ~0.030$ </tex-math></inline-formula>). …”
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Secondary mastopexy with exchange of prosthesis: mirror “D” technique by Juan Carlos Sánchez López, Patrícia Erazo

“…Introduction: Breast implantation combined with mastopexy is challenging, not only because a standard procedure is lacking, but also because of the high potential for complications, including a high rate of post-surgical revision. Originally intended for primary mastopexy and inclusion of silicone implants in hypoplastic breasts with moderate to severe ptosis, the use of the mirror "D" technique is now extended to treatment of ptosis recurrence with displacement of prostheses, with or without capsular contracture and/or unsightly scars. …”
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Safety-netting strategies for primary and emergency care: a codesign study with patients, carers and clinicians in Sweden by Sara Riggare, Rita Fernholm, Karin Pukk Härenstam, Carolina Wannheden, Johanna Hagman

“…Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis and reported using the Consolidated criteria for Reporting Qualitative research guidelines.Setting Primary and emergency care in Sweden, focusing on the Stockholm region.Participants 7 (5 women) individuals with patient expertise, 1 (man) individual with carer expertise, 18 (12 women) individuals with clinical expertise.Results Three main categories reflecting strategies for applying safety-netting were developed: first, conveying safety-netting advice, which involves understanding patient concerns, tailoring communication and using appropriate modalities for communicating; second, ensuring common understanding, which involves summarising information, asking a teach-back question and anticipating questions post consultation; and third, supporting safety-netting behaviour, which involves facilitating reconsultation, helping patients and carers to navigate the health system and explaining the care context and its purpose.Conclusions Our study highlights the collaborative nature of safety-netting, engaging both the clinician and patient, sometimes supported by carers, in an iterative process. …”
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PENGARUH LARI SEBAGAI OLAHRAGA AEROBIK INTENSITAS SEDANG TERHADAP ATENSI MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN DOKTER UNIVERSITAS DIPONEGORO by Pho Denita Meiliani, Darmawati Ayu Indraswari, Yosef Purwoko

“…Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat kuasi eksperimental dengan menggunakan rancangan pre- dan post-test pada tiga kelompok yang dilaksanakan di Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang. …”
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Effect of an integrated active-lessons programme on vocabulary and narrative comprehension in pre-school children by Alba Cámara-Martínez, Sara Suárez-Manzano, Emilio J. Martínez-López, Alberto Ruiz-Ariza

“…Results from the pre- and post-intervention assessments show improvements of 56.1% in vocabulary (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.759) and 24.7% in narrative comprehension (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.710) in the treatment group. …”
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Treatment with Metformin Can Improve Insulin Resistance and Lipid Profile in Non-Diabetic Iraqi Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Ali M. Kadim Al-Tuma, Saba Sabeeh Hussain, Muhjah Falah Hassan

“…The results were compared between pre- and post-treatment. Results: The study showed that body mass index was not changed following 3 months of metformin intake, while there was a significant reduction in FBS, serum level of insulin, HbA1c, and Homa-IR following treatment. …”
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Pretreat immunosuppressants in whole blood without vortexing and centrifugation by Rui Zhang, Ren-Jie Yang, Ping-An Zhang, Shao-Ting Wang

“…Background: Precise measurement of immunosuppressant levels in whole blood is critical for monitoring post-transplant patient outcomes. Conventional protein precipitation (PP) methods, which rely on vortex mixing and centrifugation, present substantial limitations in terms of automation and scalability. …”
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Assessing the landscape of family medicine in India: A focus on qualification and practice patterns by Hemavathi Dasappa, Mohan Kubendra, Namiya Jose, Resmi S. Kaimal, Vandana Boobna, S Ramya

“…Doctors practising as family physicians, who do not hold a postgraduate degree in Family Medicine (those with MBBBS or post-MBBS fellowships or diplomas in FM through distance education) and 2. …”
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Observational Study on the Distribution of Cat Blood Groups in a Non-Pedigree Population in Luanda, Angola by Ana C. Silvestre-Ferreira, Hugo Vilhena, Ana C. Oliveira, José R. Mendoza, Maria Garcia Aura, Josep Pastor

“…Post-transfusion reactions can occur in animals because they present alloantibodies that do not require prior sensitization. …”
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Accurate and Robust Train Localization: Fusing Degeneracy-Aware LiDAR-Inertial Odometry and Visual Landmark Correction by Lin Yue, Peng Wang, Jinchao Mu, Chen Cai, Dingyi Wang, Hao Ren

“…Next, a kilometer post factor is constructed, and multi-source information is optimized within a factor graph framework. …”
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Glucocorticoid Insensitivity: Is It a Question of Time and Place? by Christopher Lambers, Michael Roth

“…In addition, various GR protein isoforms result from 11 transcription start sites, and differential mRNA splicing leads to further GR protein variants; each can be modified post-translational and alter steroid response. To add more variety, some GR isoforms are expressed cell-type specific or in a sub-cellular location. …”
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Parents adopting or fostering children with trauma histories and their network of relationships: Changes, stressors, and supports by Lauren Pryce McCarthy, Rebecca Orsi-Hunt, Karen Caplovitz Barrett

“…Simultaneously, many caregivers find services for post-adoption and fostering to be insufficient in meeting their needs.Despite the importance of supportive relationships for the wellbeing of foster and adoptive caregivers, there has been little research on how these caregivers perceive their personal and professional relationships. …”
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Critical risk factors influencing the management of disruptions in construction projects: Insights from recent challenges in Sri Lanka by Wasantha Rajapakshe

“…This study explores emerging risk factors in Sri Lanka's construction sector post-crisis. Using a three-phase linear decision-making model, the research combines a literature review, a survey of 290 construction professionals, and structural equation modelling (SEM) to identify major risk factors across four phases of risk management. …”
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Effects of an 8-Week Exercise and Manual Therapy Programme Versus Exercise Alone on Knee Pain and Joint Function in Postmenopausal Women With Knee Osteoarthritis by Seyed Ehsan Hosseini, Vilma Dudonienė

“…Pain (Visual Analogue Scale), joint function (WOMAC), range of motion (goniometry), and physical performance (Timed Up and Go Test) were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Results. The findings indicated that both treatment methods notably alleviated pain and enhanced overall mobility. …”
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Epistaxis and Intradural–Extramedullary Haemorrhage in a Dog With Steroid Responsive Meningitis‐Arteritis by Arajeane Aravindan, Alexandra Ferreira

“…Over the course of the dog's hospitalisation, she had two episodes of left‐sided epistaxis which resolved with local application of adrenaline. Seven days post‐operatively, the dog was discharged being non‐ambulatory paraparetic with voluntary movement in both pelvic limbs. …”
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