Investigating the effect of mindfulness-based art therapy on self-efficacy of multiparous and nulliparous women: A randomized controlled trial by Ashraf Beirami, Zahra Rahemi

“…Results: The mean self-efficacy scores for expectations during the active stage of labor immediately after the intervention were 162.07±11.28 (nulliparous), 163.07±12.02 (multiparous), and 145.77±27.50 (control group). Four weeks post-intervention, the scores were 162.07±11.98 (nulliparous), 163.07±12.02 (multiparous), and 145.77±27.50 (control group). …”
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Deproteinization with Papain enzyme improves the bonding performance of self-etch adhesives to eroded dentin by Pharsiri Sirirangsee, Junji Tagami, Kittisak Sanon, Raju Botta, Thitaphat Ngernsutivorakul, Citra Kusumasari, Noriko Hiraishi, Yasushi Shimada, Pasiree Thongthai

“…Statistical analysis was performed using three-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc tests, and t-tests (p < 0.05). Pretreatment with papain enzyme slightly increased the initial µTBS of SEB, while significantly increasing the initial µTBS of UBQ (p < 0.05). …”
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Protective Effect of Evening Primrose Seed Oil on Viability and Expression of BMP15 and GDF9 Genes in Cultured Oocytes by Zahra Teimuri Alilehsar, Hanieh Jalali, Elaheh Amini, Mohammad Nabiuni

“…One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey’s post-hoc test was used for statistical analysis. …”
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A four-year assessment of demographic information, clinical presentations, risk factors and outcomes in lacunar stroke patients by Sama Rahnemayan, Pouya Vakilipour, Alireza Ala, Elham Mehdizadehfar, Melika Asadi Gharabaghi, Pouneh Hamian Roumiani, Erfan Golshan Shali, Samad Shams Vahdati

“…Functional outcomes were measured using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at admission, discharge, and 90 days post-stroke. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27. …”
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Effect of Oral N-Acetylcysteine Supplementation on the Immunity System in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction by Trisulo Wasyanto, Ahmad Yasa', Akhmad Jalaludinsyah

“…Methods: our randomized single-blinded experimental study using pre- and post-treatment evaluations was performed at Dr. Moewardi Hospital, Indonesia, from May to August 2018. …”
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Hemostasis in patients with primary myelofibrosis treated with ruxolitinib by O. G. Golovina, N. N. Silina, N. E. Korsakova, O. U. Matvienko, L. R. Tarkovskaya, T. V. Morozova

“…Kruskal-Wallis test with post hoc Dunn test was used to compare groups.Results. …”
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Analysis of couple communication patterns as a mediator of fertility-related stress and psychological capital in women with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome after embryo tr... by Ma Lan, Na Zhou, Bingqing Chen, Huiling Yu

“…Healthcare professionals should focus on the psychological status of women with severe OHSS post-ET, facilitate effective couple communication, and raise awareness about the role of communication in mitigating emotional distress.…”
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Determinants of anti-money laundering system’s effectiveness in Ukraine: Insights from factorial and regression analysis by Dariusz Krawczyk, Gulnara Zhanseitova, Oleksii Zakharkin, Maksym Zhytar, Tetiana Dotsenko, Ievgenii Vovk, Tetiana Vasylieva

“…AcknowledgmentThis study was supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (project No. 0123U101945 – National security of Ukraine through prevention of financial fraud and money laundering: war and post-war challenges).…”
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Associations between self-efficacy and health-related quality of life in haemorrhagic stroke survivors: a longitudinal study by Wei Zhu, Qiaoyu Yang, Baoyue Zhang, Cong Wang, Chaofeng Fan

“…The three-level EuroQol five-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D-3 L) and Stoke Self-efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ) were assessed at four post-discharge time points: 1 month (T1), 3 months (T2), 6 months (T3), and 12 months (T4). …”
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Significance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Prophylaxis and Treatment after Spinal Cord Injury in Rodent Models by Piotr Wojdasiewicz, Łukasz A. Poniatowski, Paweł Turczyn, Justyna Frasuńska, Agnieszka Paradowska-Gorycka, Beata Tarnacka

“…On the other hand, the therapeutic properties (post-SCI) include the increased production of endogenous antioxidants such as carnosine and homocarnosine, the maintenance of elevated GSH concentrations at the site of injury, reduced concentrations of oxidative stress marker (MDA), autophagy improvement (via increasing the expression of LC3-II), and p38 MAPK expression reduction in the superficial dorsal horns (limiting the sensation of neuropathic pain). …”
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Analisis Proksimat dan Karakteristik Fisik Beras Analog Berbasis Tepung Sukun dengan Penambahan Ikan Teri Nasi by Veronica Ima Pujiastuti, Maria Amrijati Lubijarsih, Dita Hanna Febriani

“…Analisis data menggunakan Analysis of Varian (ANOVA), dan uji Post Hoc Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil: Penambahan ikan teri nasi meningkatkan kadar abu, dan protein, menurunkan lemak dan tidak berpengaruh terhadap karbohidrat dan energi secara signifikan dibandingkan kontrol. …”
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Proton therapy for uveal melanoma (preliminary results) by I.E. Panova, N.A. Vorob’ov, E.V. Samkovich, A.A. Bykhovsky, N.I. Martynova, E.M. Svistunova

“…Results. In the early post-radiation period, a radiation reaction was observed in the form of skin erythema (2 patients), exudative retinal detachment (3 patients). …”
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Wave dynamics and potential longshore sediment transport at Shippagan, Gulf of St Lawrence: insight into seasonal variability and extreme weather events by Jubin Thomas, Jubin Thomas, Jesbin George, Danika Van Proosdij, Danika Van Proosdij, Enda Murphy

“…Seasonal analysis highlights winter season waves are the dominant contributor to sediment transport, followed by spring and fall. Although, post-tropical storms contributed 5% to the total gross potential LST rates. …”
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Dynamic change of direction, isometric strength, and psychological readiness in final phase ACLR athletes: an integrated approach by JPJ Stofberg, Mariaan van Aswegen, Mark Kramer

“…Conclusions Reactive agility and psychological confidence progressively improved post-ACLR, with decision-making speed recovering earlier than acceleration ability. …”
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Advance care planning (ACP) to promote receipt of value-concordant care: Results vary according to patient priorities. by Holly G Prigerson, Martin Viola, Paul K Maciejewski, Francesca Falzarano

“…Interviews regarding patient priorities occurred a median of 111 days prior to death; data regarding EoL medical care were collected post-mortem from caregiver interviews and medical record abstraction. …”
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Lyophilized hydroalcoholic extract of Passiflora edulis and Zea mays L, as potential arterial hypotension and hypocholesterolemia in hypertensive Mus musculus induced hypertension by Víctor Carhuapoma-Delacruz, Mery L. Capcha Huamani, Nicasio Valencia Mamani, Mario Esparza

“…Mice were fasted to assess systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), glucose and cholesterol at baseline and post induction with L-NAME by indirect method. At 4 weeks of study the animals of G1-passion fruit and G2-purple corn showed significant antihypertensive and hypocholesterolemia effect (p<0.05) resulting the concentration 200 mg as optimal reducer and stabilizer of SBP, DBP, MAP, glucose and cholesterol. …”
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Long-term risk of stroke after acute coronary syndrome: the ABC-10* study on heart disease by Heba T. Mahmoud, Rocco Cordiano, David Merotto, Mattia Ludovico Dario, Fiorella Cavuto, Giuseppe Berton

“…Conclusion This long-term cohort study reinforces the role of established clinical predictors (age, AF, renal function) in post-ACS stroke risk and highlights novel geographic disparities in fatal stroke outcomes. …”
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Evaluación de un curso en línea para docentes de Ciencias de la Salud by Gustavo Homero Orozco Cazco, María Eugenia Solís Mazón, Jorge Noé Silva Castillo, Manuel David Isin Vilema, Patricio Ricardo Humanante Ramos

“…Material y Método: en el período junio, 2023 - febrero, 2024 se desarrolló un estudio con enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño no experimental ex-post-facto. La estrategia de la investigación se dividió en 8 etapas: determinación de las necesidades de capacitación, selección de la metodología o modelo para el diseño instruccional, diseño del MOOC, gestión, revisión de infraestructura y análisis de la calidad de la propuesta, implementación del curso en la plataforma, evaluación del MOOC, procesamiento y análisis de la información y elaboración de informe de evaluación del curso. …”
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Indications and Limitations of Resection and Ligaments Repair for Os Subfibulare Based on the Hasegawa Classification by Naohiro Hio MD, PhD, Masanori Taki MD, PhD, Atsushi Hasegawa MD, PhD

“…Results: In a study applying the Hasegawa classification to 17 joints, significant post-surgical improvements were noted in pain (VAS improved from 38.5±26.2 to 6.7±16.4), function (JSSF scale increased from 75.6±9.4 to 94.8±8.4), and subjective instability (reduced from 58.8% to 17.6%). …”
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Clinical usefulness of inside stents in anastomotic biliary strictures after liver transplantation by Naotaka Kugiyama, Shunpei Hashigo, Katsuya Nagaoka, Takehisa Watanabe, Shinya Ushijima, Yukiko Uramoto, Motohiro Yoshinari, Jun Morinaga, Ryosuke Gushima, Masakuni Tateyama, Motohiko Tanaka, Hideaki Naoe, Yasuhiko Sugawara, Taizo Hibi, Yasuhito Tanaka

“…Methods We compared retrospectively the stent patency period and stent dysfunction rate between inside stents (IS) and conventional plastic stents (PS) in 48 patients with post‐transplant strictures, distinguishing endoscopic biliary stenting with and without stent dysfunction at stent replacement. …”
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