Effect of water-based aerobic training on anthropometric, biochemical, cardiovascular, and explosive strength parameters in young overweight and obese women: a randomized controlle... by Imen Ben Cheikh, Hamza Marzouki, Okba Selmi, Bilel Cherni, Siwar Bouray, Ezdine Bouhlel, Anissa Bouassida, Beat Knechtle, Yung-Sheng Chen

“…There is minimal research on the specific effects of structured water aerobic exercise on health markers in young overweight and obese women, despite the acknowledged benefits of physical activity for weight control and overall health. …”
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Immunisation health workforce capacity building in Southeast Asia: reflections from training programme implementation in Cambodia and Lao PDR by Alvin Kuo Jing Teo, Martyn Kirk, Julie Leask, Siyan Yi, Chris Morgan, Ben Coghlan, Kristine Macartney, Margie Danchin, Darren Gray, Dinesh Arora, Meru Sheel, Kylie Jenkins, Gemma Saravanos, Esabelle Lo Yan Yam, Sok Chamreun Chou, Niramonh Chanlivong, Phorng Chanthorn, Chhit Thy, Souphon Sayavong, Michelle Apostol, Tracy Smart

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A MODEL FOR PLANNING THE WORKLOAD OF TEACHERS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT RISKS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN SYSTEM OF CREDIT MODULES OF HIGHER EDUCATION by Aidos Mukhatayev, Andrii Biloshchytskyi, Svitlana Biloshchytska, Arailym Medetbek

“…The primary objective is to structure teaching plans for discipline modules in a way that optimizes available university resources while adhering to credit requirements. …”
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Frequency of consumption of specialty food products by sports university students and violation of the principles of their introduction to the diets by I. V. Kobelkova, M. M. Korosteleva, D. B. Nikityuk, E. N. Krikun

“…Actual nutrition was studied by the frequency method using the computer program “Analysis of Human Nutritional Status”. Data on the frequency and quantity of consumed specialized food products for the nutrition of athletes (SFP) and biologically active food additives were studied using a questionnaire.Results: the daily energy value of the diet averaged 3205 ± 520 kcal/day, 135 ± 36 g of protein per day, 155 ± 25 g/day of fats and 317 ± 72 g/day of carbohydrates; unoptimal diet structure was revealed — fats predominate from the daily energy value, carbohydrate and protein intake was low. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with teenage pregnancy among girls aged 13 to 19 years in Atutur sub-county, Kumi district, Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional stud... by Michael Akol, Ronald Opito, Bonniface Oryokot, Hellen Akurut, James Kalema, Maxwell Chekwoti, John Paul Matovu, Nasta Mayamba Chelimo, Hannah Muwanguzi, Moses Eremu, Samuel Kabwigu

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Evaluation of the ecological status of Posidonia oceanica meadows along the Calabrian Coasts: A multi-index approach by Faustino Scarcelli, Chiara Spadaro, Annamaria Ienco, Vincenzo Osso, Pietro Giovannelli, Silvestro Greco, Silvia Mazzuca, Amalia Piro

“…The results revealed notable structural heterogeneity among the sites, while the Posidonia Rapid Easy Index (PREI) indicated good ecological conditions across all sites despite varying levels of environmental pressure. …”
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Guidelines for DNA recombination and repair studies: Cellular assays of DNA repair pathways by Hannah L. Klein, Giedrė Bačinskaja, Jun Che, Anais Cheblal, Rajula Elango, Anastasiya Epshtein, Devon M. Fitzgerald, Belén Gómez-González, Sharik R. Khan, Sandeep Kumar, Bryan A. Leland, Léa Marie, Qian Mei, Judith Miné-Hattab, Alicja Piotrowska, Erica J. Polleys, Christopher D. Putnam, Elina A. Radchenko, Anissia Ait Saada, Cynthia J. Sakofsky, Eun Yong Shim, Mathew Stracy, Jun Xia, Zhenxin Yan, Yi Yin, Andrés Aguilera, Juan Lucas Argueso, Catherine H. Freudenreich, Susan M. Gasser, Dmitry A. Gordenin, James E. Haber, Grzegorz Ira, Sue Jinks-Robertson, Megan C. King, Richard D. Kolodner, Andrei Kuzminov, Sarah AE Lambert, Sang Eun Lee, Kyle M. Miller, Sergei M. Mirkin, Thomas D. Petes, Susan M. Rosenberg, Rodney Rothstein, Lorraine S. Symington, Pawel Zawadzki, Nayun Kim, Michael Lisby, Anna Malkova

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Establishing a universal IVRP method for quadrivalent HPV vaccines to replace in vivo potency tests by Jinpan Hu, Zijing Jia, Meng Wang, Lingling Nie, Wangjun Fu, Qingfeng Zhang, Haiyang Qin, Jianhui Nie, Xiaoyu Xu, Lingjie Xu, Fengze Wang, Yingping Chen, Bo Xing, Tao Li, Danfeng Li, Shaowei Li, Ningshao Xia, Xiangxi Wang, Weijin Huang

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Acceptability and Implementation Challenges of Benzathine Penicillin G Secondary Prophylaxis for Rheumatic Heart Disease in Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study by Eshetie Melese Birru, Kevin T. Batty, Laurens Manning, Stephanie L. Enkel, Brioni R. Moore

“…Methodology: A descriptive qualitative study using semi-structured interview guides was conducted in four public hospitals in Ethiopia. …”
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Incidence of unintended pregnancies and pregnancy experience among adolescents living with perinatally-acquired HIV in West Africa: a mixed-method study by Désiré Lucien Dahourou, Clément Tisseron, Caroline Yonaba, Joël Djaha, Marie-Sylvie N’Gbeche, Corinne Moh, Kouakou Kouadio, Patricia Nindjin, François Eboua, Belinda Bouah, Karen Malateste, Jean-Claude Azani, Eulalie Kangah, Elisabeth Thio, Philippe Msellati, Julie Jesson, Valériane Leroy, for the IeDEA West-African Collaboration

“…We estimated the 18-month incidence rate of pregnancy per 100 woman-years (WY) among those older than 14 years at inclusion. In Abidjan, semi-structured interviews were also conducted with eight adolescents who became pregnant since their inclusion to report their pregnancy experience. …”
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Effects of 8-weeks of supplementation with a plant protein blend + creatine monohydrate on changes in maximal strength in resistance-trained males and females by Anthony M. Hagele, Kevin F. Holley, Alex C. Schrautemeier, James L. Tice, Joshua Iannotti, Joesi M. Krieger, Connor J. Gaige, Wyatt B. McLaughlin, Ralf Jäger, Chad M. Kerksick

“…Participants were randomly assigned (n = 15 each group) to supplement with either 48 g of a plant protein blend + creatine (PPCr), 48 g of a plant protein blend (PP), 49 g of whey protein (WP), or 48 g of a carbohydrate placebo (CHO) for 8 weeks, while following a 4-day per week structured resistance training program. Strength was assessed using the hex bar deadlift 1RM (HBDL) and bench press 1RM (BP) at Week 0 and Week 8. …”
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The Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training in Patients With Poststroke Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Min Gao, Lu Huang, Jiang Yi, Tianqi Zhang, Guangyao Zhu, Qi Zhang, Jiaxiao Tian, Rongxuan Zhao, Xiaoqin Duan, Zhongliang Liu

“…In addition, a structured maintenance plan is essential to sustain long-term benefits and prevent regression. …”
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Avaliação de uma formação virtual com manipuladores de alimentos visando à alimentação escolar adequada, saudável e sustentável by Thalles Andrade Marques Pereira, Jaciara Reis Nogueira Garcia, Isabella Maria Pascoal Brigagão, Monique Oliveira Sant'Anna, Bruno Martins Dala-Paula

“…An exploratory study was conducted with participants of an extension course in the format of a virtual workshop that lasted 6 hours and was spread over two sessions. Two structured questionnaires were sent, one before the action to characterize working conditions and routine and another afterward to assess the intention to change after the virtual training. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout rate and its' associated factors among households in Seyo District, Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional... by Segni Mulugeta Tafasa, Yonas Etana, Firezer Belay Keno, Worku Fikadu, Dejene Seyoum

“…Data were collected using pretested and structured questionnaires. The collected data were coded, entered into Epi Info (version 7), and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). …”
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Sentidos de profissionalidade docente compartilhados por professores da educação superior by Maria da Conceição Valença da Silva, Maria da Conceição Carrilho de Aguiar

“…Therefore, we carried out semi-structured interviews with teachers from a bachelor's undergraduate program, in a locus research institution. …”
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Formação e inserção profissional das egressas do curso de residência em enfermagem obstétrica [Formation and professional insertion of obstetrical nursing residency graduates]... by Adriana Lenho de Figueiredo Pereira, Marina Caldas Nicácio

“…ABSTRACT: This quantitative descriptive study aimed to describe the training and vocational placement of graduates from the obstetrical nursing residency program at Rio de Janeiro State University. Nineteen graduate nurses answered a structured questionnaire. …”
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Rebellion against the University: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experience of Dissertation Ghostwriting in Iran by Reza Hemmati, Maryam Baharluoei

“…Data were collected through in-person and online semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. …”
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Barreras, facilitadores y estrategias que influyen en la participación femenina en juntas directivas de federaciones deportivas chilenas (Barriers, facilitators and strategies tha... by Gerard Foppiano-Vilo, Carlos Matus-Castillo, Miguel Cornejo-Améstica

“…The method was qualitative with a descriptive approach and the technique was the personal interview through the application of a semi-structured script of questions. During October and November 2020, virtual interviews were conducted with women who were members of the boards of directors of sports federations. …”
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“I Don’t Have Time to Exercise”: Determinants of Physical Activity and Diet Consumption Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Southern Tanzania &nd... by Maganga JJ, Katende A, Luoga E, Nshatsi N, Siru J, Sigalla G, Mollay C, Weisser M, Mtenga S

“…This study aimed at qualitatively exploring the factors perceived to influence physical activity and diet consumption in this vulnerable population.Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with ALHIV aged 15 to 19 years (N=22) and their parents and caregivers (N=10) to explore the lived experiences and perceptions regarding physical activity and diet consumption. …”
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Net ownership, utilization and malaria burden in the context of Piperonyl butoxide-LLINs intervention in western Kenya. by Job Oyweri, Patrick O Onyango, Maxwell G Machani, Josephat Bungei, Sammy Cheruiyot, Yaw A Afrane, Ming-Chieh Lee, Daibin Zhong, Guofa Zhou, John Githure, Harrysone Atieli, Guiyun Yan

“…Data on net ownership and usage was collected using a standardized semi-structured questionnaire. Finger prick blood smears were collected on slides for microscopic examination, while dry blood spots (DBS) on filter paper were collected for real-time PCR (RT-PCR) diagnosis of Plasmodium infection in both intervention groups. …”
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