An exploration of desired abstinent and non-abstinent recovery outcomes among people who use methamphetamine by Alex Elswick, Amanda Fallin-Bennett, Karen L. Roper, Evan Batty, Christopher J. McLouth, William Stoops, Hilary L. Surratt, Carrie B. Oser

“…Open-ended responses emphasized employment stability, economic/income stability, improved coping skills, improved relationships, as well as improved energy, appetite, and sleep. …”
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Spatial distribution and determinants of improved shared sanitation facilities among households in Ethiopia: Using 2019 mini-Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. by Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Daniel Gashaneh Belay

“…To improve access to and utilization of shared sanitation facilities, Ethiopian policy should emphasize user education and awareness.…”
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Personal, environmental and behavioral predictors associated with online fraud victimization among adults. by Vimala Balakrishnan, Umayma Ahhmed, Faris Basheer

“…<h4>Implications</h4>The emergence of Overconfidence and Social Influence as significant predictors can guide the development of targeted online fraud awareness campaigns and/or tools emphasizing critical thinking and skepticism. Policymakers can leverage this knowledge to implement regulations that reduce deceptive practices online, promote digital literacy programs, and mandate clearer consumer protections to mitigate the impact of social manipulation and overconfidence on fraud victimization.…”
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Perception and adaptation to climate change in vulnerable regions by A. Jiménez Bedoya, F. Fuentes Gandara, R. Paternina Uribe, J. Pinedo Hernández

“…It also underscores Colombia's significant role in regional scientific production on climate change perception, emphasizing the urgent need for more research to delve into these issues and enhance adaptation strategies in the region.…”
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Cryptocurrencies as a subject of financial fraud by Małgorzata Kutera

“…At the same time, it was emphasized that, compared to other research areas, this topic is relatively new. …”
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Dose-Weighted Network Pharmacology: Evaluating Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations for Lumbar Disc Herniation by Zhou C, Xiang T, Yu Y, Ma H, Liu C, Yang F, Yang L

“…GO and KEGG pathway analyses highlighted key pathways related to oxidative stress and inflammation, providing mechanistic insights into the effectiveness of the treatments.Conclusion: Incorporating dosage as a reference factor into network pharmacology research proved feasible and effective, emphasizing the importance of precise dosage control in TCM formulations for treating LDH. …”
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Identification of core biomarkers for tuberculosis progression through bioinformatics analysis and in vitro research by Zhanpeng Chen, Qiong Wang, Quan Ma, Jinyun Chen, Xingxing Kong, Yuqin Zeng, Lanlan Liu, Shuihua Lu, Xiaomin Wang

“…Abstract Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains a significant global public health issue with high mortality rates and challenges posed by drug-resistant strains, emphasizing the continued need for new therapeutic targets and effective treatment strategies. …”
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Seismic Behavior of Bahareque Walls Under In-Plane Horizontal Loads by Karol Cristancho, Iván Fernando Otálvaro, Daniel M. Ruiz, Natalia Barrera, Jesús D. Villalba-Morales, Yezid A. Alvarado, Orlando Cundumí

“…The novelty of this research lies in the direct evaluation of the seismic performance of traditional bahareque configurations, specifically comparing walls constructed with guadua and wooden frameworks, while emphasizing the critical role of soil infill and guadua strips in structural performance.…”
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Characterizing microcycles’ workload when combining two days structure within single training sessions during congested fixtures in an elite male soccer team by Antonio Gómez-Díaz, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, Pedro Menezes, João Barreira, Pedro Figueiredo, Diogo Coutinho

“…Coaches may use the MD+1 MD−2 to emphasize total distance covered, while both MD+1 MD−2 and MD-2 MD+2 to promote HSR and HML distance compared to MD-1 sessions. …”
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Demographic Profile and Clinical Characteristics of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy in Thai Patients: A Retrospective Cohort in a Tertiary Referral Center by Wannapanich T, Puangsricharern V, Satitpitakul V, Kittipibul T, Suphapeetiporn K

“…The growing use of DMEK highlights the shift towards less invasive procedures, mirroring global trends in Southeast Asia. These findings emphasize the importance of advancing surgical techniques and improving eye banking practices in the region.Keywords: corneal transplantation, endothelial keratoplasty, DMEK, keratoplasty trends, eye banking…”
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Regular Antenatal Attendance and Education Influence the Uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University Hospital, Ku... by Otchere Addai-Mensah, Max Efui Annani-Akollor, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Kwadwo Sarbeng, Enoch Odame Anto, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Shanice Nglokie Arthur

“…ANC attendance is critical in IPTp uptake. The results emphasize the need for the Health Policy Makers in Kumasi to encourage pregnant women, especially women working in the formal sector and women having more than four children to patronize ANC attendance to ensure high coverage of the recommended IPTp dose.…”
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Leadership in Organizations and the PR Department Work Quality by Edit Terek Stojanović, Mila Kavalić, Sanja Kovačić, Milan Nikolić, Marko Vlahović, Srđana Taboroši

“…However, the impression gained is that there is a lack of research which focuses on measuring the direct impacts of individual leadership dimensions on individual public relations dimensions, especially at the organizational level. This is even more emphasized when examining the influence of the dimensions of transformational leadership and ethical leadership behaviour. …”
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A pre- and post-course survey of an elective Chinese medicine curriculum among junior Western medical students in Taiwan by Sunny Jui-Shan Lin, Shung-Tai Ho, Yi-Chang Su, Chien-Sung Tsai, Shu-Meng Cheng, Cheng-Yi Cheng, Tso-Chou Lin, Chien-Jung Lin

“…The majority of medical students displayed positive attitudes towards traditional Chinese medicine (80.9% vs. 83.3%, p = 0.392), particularly regarding the statement, “Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes holistic considerations and whole person health to a greater extent than Western medicine does” (75.3% vs. 88.8%, p = 0.017). …”
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Sediment organic carbon stocks in tropical lakes and its implication for sustainable lake management by T.R. Soeprobowti, N.D. Takarina, P.S. Komala, L. Subehi, M. Wojewódka-Przybył, J. Jumari, R. Nastuti

“…The mean ratio of organic carbon and total nitrogen was between 9.96 to 16.91, indicating that phytoplankton, a mixture of floating macrophytes, and submerged vegetation were the sources of organic matter.CONCLUSION: In general, the value of sediment organic carbon stocks tends to be lower in locations with intensive agricultural settlements than in forest areas. This study emphasizes that restoring lakeside wetland is vital in increasing sediment organic carbon stocks and maintaining lake sustainability.…”
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Grounding Speech Acts: The Humanist Capital of National Hero TGKH. Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid by Siti Ainun Hasanah, Rhoma Dwi Aria Yuliantri

“…His teaching was very influential in the internalization of character education that emphasized on the importance of example in everyday words and actions. …”
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Dynamic analysis and optimal control of a hybrid fractional monkeypox disease model in terms of external factors by Saima Rashid, Abdul Bariq, Ilyas Ali, Sobia Sultana, Ayesha Siddiqa, Sayed K. Elagan

“…Algorithms are constructed in the discrete generalized Mittag–Leffler (GML) kernel for mathematical simulations, emphasizing the effects of the infection resulting from multiple factors. …”
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InHeritage—A Gamified Mobile Application with AR and VR for Cultural Heritage Preservation in the Metaverse by Paula Srdanović, Tibor Skala, Marko Maričević

“…The recent literature underscores the potential of VR and AR in cultural preservation, emphasizing their ability to transcend physical boundaries, simulate historical environments, and promote active participation (Milgram and Kishino, Addison; Azuma). …”
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Ecological validity and inclusivity in heritage bilingualism research: Examining objective and subjective Spanish proficiency assessments and language experience factors by Alicia Luque, Alicia Luque, Alicia Luque, Bryan Koronkiewicz, Bernard Issa, Mandy Faretta-Stutenberg, Harriet Wood Bowden

“…Additionally, they highlight the limitations of relying on any single proficiency assessment, aligning with previous research that emphasizes the need for multidimensional proficiency assessments and language experience factors to capture the dynamic and diverse nature of bilingualism. …”
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Biopsy location and tumor-associated macrophages in predicting malignant glioma recurrence using an in-silico model by Pejman Shojaee, Edwin Weinholtz, Nadine S. Schaadt, Friedrich Feuerhake, Haralampos Hatzikirou

“…In particular, we introduced a state-of-the-art spatio-temporal model of tumor-immune interactions, emphasizing the interplay between macrophages and glioma cells. …”
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Relationship Between Serum HMGB1 and RAGE Levels and Restenosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Complicated With Lower Extremity Vascular Disease: A Retrospective Study by Jia T, Zhang X, Li L, Jiang X, Wang M

“…ROC curve analysis further emphasized the superior combined predictive value of HMGB1 and RAGE over individual biomarkers for restenosis after interventional therapy in this cohort.Conclusion: Elevated preoperative serum levels of HMGB1 and RAGE in T2DM patients with lower extremity vascular disease are linked to restenosis following interventional therapy.Keywords: type 2 diabetes mellitus, lower extremity vascular disease, interventional therapy, high mobility group protein B1, receptor of advanced glycosylation end-products…”
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