Accessibility to, Acceptability of, and Adherence to HIV/AIDS Prevention Services by Men Who Have Sex with Men: Challenges Encountered at Facility Level by P. C. N. Otambo, A. Makokha, M. Karama, M. Mwangi

“…Discrimination and stigma adversely affected MSM seeking HIV/AIDS prevention services in health facilities. MSM engaged in alcohol and substance abuse that likely affected their health seeking behavior. …”
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An Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Urban Services with Focus on Social Justice and Emphasis on Citizens\' Satisfaction (Case Study: District 11 of Mashhad) by ahmad asadi, roghayeh kalateh meymari

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Comparative Assessment of Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Prickly Pear Seed Oil from Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia megacantha Varieties by Fatima Ettalibi, Abderraouf El Antari, Allal Hamouda, Chemseddoha Gadhi, Hasnaâ Harrak

“…In this context, this study examined the physical and chemical parameters of fruit seed oils of two prickly pear species from Rhamna area located in the center of Morocco: Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI), represented by the varieties “Safra” and “Aakria,” and Opuntia megacantha (OM), represented by the variety “Derbana.” …”
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An educational needs analysis of sustainable dietary education for nutrition teachers: an application of the IPA, Borich needs assessment and The locus for focus model by Eunseo Yang, Borham Yoon

“…The data were analyzed using a paired-sample t-test, the importance-performance analysis (IPA), the Borich needs assessment, and The locus for focus model. Results Overall, the average importance levels of the 20 items of sustainable dietary education were significantly higher than their average performance levels (4.44 vs. 3.68). …”
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Design of the VISTA-ITL Test Facility for an Integral Type Reactor of SMART and a Post-Test Simulation of a SBLOCA Test by Hyun-Sik Park, Byung-Yeon Min, Youn-Gyu Jung, Yong-Cheol Shin, Yung-Joo Ko, Sung-Jae Yi

“…To validate the performance and safety of an integral type reactor of SMART, a thermal-hydraulic integral effect test facility, VISTA-ITL, is introduced with a discussion of its scientific design characteristics. …”
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Insulin-Like Growth Factor and Epidermal Growth Factor Signaling in Breast Cancer Cell Growth: Focus on Endocrine Resistant Disease by Kallirroi Voudouri, Aikaterini Berdiaki, Maria Tzardi, George N. Tzanakakis, Dragana Nikitovic

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Quality of life and clinical correlates in cognitively-able autistic adults: A special focus on sensory characteristics and perceived parental support by Chun-Yi Lin, Yi-Lun Wu, Yi-Ling Chien, Susan Shur-Fen Gau

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Construction and characteristic analysis of the cultural genes map of Grand Canal bridge facilities: a case study in Hangzhou section, China by Wenting Wu, Shuming Jin, Shanfeng Zhang, Yi Mei, Kai Zhou

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Comparison of Patient Outcomes following Implantation of Trifocal and Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yining Guo, Yinhao Wang, Ran Hao, Xiaodan Jiang, Ziyuan Liu, Xuemin Li

“…The purpose is to compare the outcomes of implantation of trifocal intraocular lenses (TIOLs) and extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods. …”
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Child Sexual Abuse in Focus: A Case Study on Case Management in a Selected Local Government Unit in Metro Manila by Florinor Algo

“…This study explores the processes and challenges faced by Local Government Unit (LGU) social workers in the Philippines when managing cases of child sexual abuse (CSA) under a child rights-based framework. …”
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Determination of the Levels of Selected Essential Metals in Sycamore (Ficus sycomorus L) Fruit and Seed Using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry by Dessie Ashagrie Tafere, Minbale Admas Teshager

“…Similarly, the concentration of macro and micro essential metals in Ficus sycomorus seeds was found; Mg > K > Ca and Fe > Cu > Zn, respectively. …”
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A Scoping Review of Preferences of Men Who Experienced Sexual Assault: Implications for Adaptation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapies by Lydia Gamache, Laurence Dubé, Geneviève Belleville

“…About 1 in 10 men experiences sexual assault, resulting in various difficulties most frequently associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. However, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies (TF-CBT) seem less effective for men who experienced sexual assault compared to women. …”
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Linguaggio sensibile al genere in prospettiva lessicografica: osservazioni didattiche sulla “Leichte Sprache” e sul “Linguaggio facile italiano” by Valentina Crestani

“…The essay focuses on gender-sensitive language in German and Italian from a lexicographic perspective. …”
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Risk assessment and prediction of occult uterine sarcoma in patients with presumed uterine fibroids before high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment by Qian Wang, Zhenjiang Lin, Xiaogang Zhu, Yangyang Wang, Ying Zhang, Min He, Lian Zhang

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Effect of Opuntia ficus-indica Mucilage Edible Coating in Combination with Ascorbic Acid, on Strawberry Fruit Quality during Cold Storage by Giorgia Liguori, Raimondo Gaglio, Luca Settanni, Paolo Inglese, Fabio D’Anna, Alessandro Miceli

“…The application of O. ficus-indica gel-based edible coating in combination with ascorbic acid, although not able to inhibit the microbial growth, limited significantly their development in coated strawberry fruits. …”
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An Analysis of Must-be Attributes of Off-campus Student Housing Facilities and their Influence on Effective Learning: The Case of One University in South Africa by Anthony Kambi Masha, Nana Yaw Brenya Agyeman

“…The findings of this study revealed that the neighbourhood of off-campus housing facilities needed to be more satisfactory. However, the respondents found the social and physical dimensions of the houses and rooms somewhat acceptable, and they regarded the management of the facilities as commendable. …”
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Cancer Loyalty Card Study (CLOCS): protocol for an observational case–control study focusing on the patient interval in ovarian cancer diagnosis by Marc Chadeau-Hyam, Sudha Sundar, Yasemin Hirst, Hannah R Brewer, James M Flanagan

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Effects of Ficus umbellata (Moraceae) Aqueous Extract and 7-Methoxycoumarin on Scopolamine-Induced Spatial Memory Impairment in Ovariectomized Wistar Rats by Stéphane Zingue, Harquin Simplice Foyet, Sefirin Djiogue, Yannick Ezo’o Ezo’o, Hervé Hervé Ngatanko Abaïssou, Pafroumi Fachagbo, Dieudonné Njamen

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Influence of Blood Vessels on Temperature during High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Hyperthermia Based on the Thermal Wave Model of Bioheat Transfer by Qiaolai Tan, Xiao Zou, Hu Dong, Yajun Ding, Xinmin Zhao

“…The coupled effects of blood vessels and thermal relaxation time on temperature and thermal lesion region in biological tissue during high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) hyperthermia are numerically investigated. …”
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The Correctness and Completeness of Documentation of Parameters on the Partographs used by Midwives in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Midwestern Uganda: A retrospective Descriptive Study by Archbald, Bahiz, Clement, Munguiko, Enos Mirembe, Masereka

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