What do medical students think about conscientious objection? A cross-sectional study from Turkey by M. Murat Civaner, Eylül Yalçinkaya, Arlene Macdonald

“…This study aims to investigate the thoughts and attitudes of future physicians on conscientious objection (CO) and thus contribute to the discussions from a country more heavily influenced by Eastern values. …”
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Domain‐Specific Prediction of Clinical Progression in Parkinson's Disease Using the Mosaic Approach by Marlene Tahedl, Ulrich Bogdahn, Bernadette Wimmer, Dennis M. Hedderich, Jan S. Kirschke, Claus Zimmer, Benedikt Wiestler

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: Due to the highly individualized clinical manifestation of Parkinson's disease (PD), personalized patient care may require domain‐specific assessment of neurological disability. …”
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Exome sequencing in Nigerian children with early‐onset epilepsy syndromes by Ibitayo Abigail Ademuwagun, Yagoub Adam, Solomon Oladapo Rotimi, Steffen Syrbe, Maximilian Radtke, Julia Hentschel, Johannes R. Lemke, Ezekiel Adebiyi

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The Eczema Bathing Study: Weekly versus daily bathing for people with eczema? Protocol of an online, randomised controlled trial [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Paul Leighton, Wei Chern Gavin Fong, Ingrid Muller, Laura Howells, Arabella Baker, Eleanor J Mitchell, Eleanor Harrison, Leila Thuma, Yimin Jiang, Lucy Bradshaw, Alan Montgomery, Fiona Cowdel, Matthew J Ridd, Jane Ravenscroft, Reiko J Tanaka, Miriam Santer, Richard Swinden, Nicholas Hilken, Carron Layfield, Richard Dooley, Sophia Collins, Clare Upton, Tracy Owen, Firoza Davies, Devin Patel, Mars Eddis-Finbow, Hywel C Williams, Goldie Putrym, Kim S Thomas, Amanda Roberts

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The Eczema Bathing Study: Weekly versus daily bathing for people with eczema? Protocol of an online, randomised controlled trial [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Paul Leighton, Wei Chern Gavin Fong, Ingrid Muller, Laura Howells, Arabella Baker, Eleanor J Mitchell, Eleanor Harrison, Leila Thuma, Yimin Jiang, Lucy Bradshaw, Alan Montgomery, Fiona Cowdel, Matthew J Ridd, Jane Ravenscroft, Reiko J Tanaka, Miriam Santer, Richard Swinden, Nicholas Hilken, Carron Layfield, Richard Dooley, Sophia Collins, Clare Upton, Tracy Owen, Firoza Davies, Devin Patel, Mars Eddis-Finbow, Hywel C Williams, Goldie Putrym, Kim S Thomas, Amanda Roberts

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Nested case-control study investigating factors affecting initial adoption of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: amidst comprehensive service cov... by Yuzhou Gu, JiaLi Yang, Yefei Luo, Lishan Zhan, Fanghua Liu, Wenting Zeng, Huifang Xu, Huifang Xu, Yongheng Lu, Yanshan Cai, Zhigang Han

“…Currently, both non-profit and commercial initiatives HIVST services have achieved comprehensive coverage. Investigating the factors influencing the initial adoption of HIVST among MSM in this context can help develop tailored HIVST service strategies of and further promote HIVST adoption among MSM communities.MethodsWe selected 230 participants from a prospective cohort on HIV infection among MSM population in Guangzhou, China, who had no prior experience of HIVST. …”
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The digital age students: Exploring leadership, freedom, and ethical online behavior: A quantitative study by Mohamed Mekheimer, Walid Mohamed Abdelhalim

“…This study investigates the complex interplay between leadership skills, personal freedom, and digital responsibility among 1226 university students in Egypt, addressing a critical need to understand student-led online behavior. …”
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Sepsis subphenotypes: bridging the gaps in sepsis treatment strategies by Xue Zhang, Wei Zhang, Huan Zhang, Xuelian Liao, Xuelian Liao

“…This review covers recent progress in connecting sepsis subgroups to personalized treatments, with a focus on phenotype-based therapeutic predictions and decision-support systems. …”
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THE IMPACT OF CREATING SHARED VALUE ON PURCHASE INTENTION AND RECOMMENDATION INTENTION: A STUDY IN VIETNAM by Ha Thu Nguyen, Phong Lam Le

“…The study also finds that perceived personal relevance moderates the effect of environmental contribution on brand attitude. …”
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“One of the most prolific smut writers on Tumblr” by Khaliah Reed

“…This article examines the reactions to both the animation and the specific fan practice of Real Person Fanfiction (RPF) highlighted by the episode. …”
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Facial features of cartoon characters and their perceived attributes by Asma Ashari, Lee Win Jo, Joshua Peh, Graham Oliver

“…Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between skeletal antero-posterior profile of popular family cartoon characters and their perceived personal characteristics. …”
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Examining the Carbon Footprint of Conferences with an Emphasis on Energy Consumption and Catering by Viktoria Mannheim, Judit Lovasné Avató

“…In conclusion, there is no outstanding difference between the impact assessment methods for the carbon footprint investigation. Travel contributes 57% of the overall carbon footprint at in-person conferences, while the environmental impact of meals holds the second largest share, at 8.41 kg CO₂ equivalent/person/hour. …”
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A comprehensive classification and analysis of oily sensitive facial skin: a cross-sectional study of young Chinese women by Xinjue Kuang, Caini Lin, Yuanyuan Fu, Yuhui Wang, Junhua Gong, Yong Chen, Youting Liu, Fan Yi

“…Abstract Oily sensitive skin is complex and requires accurate identification and personalized care. However, the current classification method relies on subjective assessment. …”
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IMPACT OF FLOODING ON HUMAN SECURITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA by DUBE PHILEMON ABRAK, ADELAKUN RASHEED ADEYINKA, ISHAKU AISHA YUSUF, UBON UDOH HUMAPWA, MUKHTAR BELLO MUHAMMAD, CHUKWUEDO N. HENRY, OGBUKE KINGSLEY NNAMDI

“…Immediate assistance should be provided to displaced persons, including food, shelter, and healthcare, as well as to relocate affected communities to construct and maintain effective drainage systems to prevent flooding and engage local communities in flood risk management and adaptation measures. …”
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A lesson for post-COVID healthcare: assessment of physical and psychosocial risk factors on perceived pain intensity among urban individuals by Hung Chak Ho, Hung Chak Ho, Wentao Bai, Stanley Sau-Ching Wong, Chi Wai Cheung, Chi Wai Cheung

“…A lack of studies has investigated the co-influences of physical and psychosocial risk factors on perceived pain intensity and the shifts in effects after pandemic. …”
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Fostering transformative learning and whole patient care among teaching hospital staff through artistic creation: a qualitative study by Kang-Ju Chou, Ying-Yao Cheng, Wen Cheng, Hsueh-Hua Chuang, Chun-Teng Tsai, Hua-Chang Fang

“…Abstract Background The whole person care (WPC) model has become a core objective of medical education. …”
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Human rights violations are associated with forcibly displaced population’s mental health—a systematic review and meta-analysis by Felix Sisenop, Pallavi Chatarajupalli, Paul A. Bain, Hanna Kaade, Jutta Lindert

“…Objective: The objectives of this systematic review are to examine: (1) the prevalence of mental health conditions among forcibly displaced persons; (2) to investigate methodological factors contributing to mental health conditions; and (3) associations between mental health conditions and human rights violations.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review with meta-analyses on the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder among forcibly displaced populations and factors contributing to it by searching in databases MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate), PsycINFO (EBSCO), Sociological Abstracts (ProQuest), and PTSDPubs (ProQuest). …”
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Signal Processing Techniques for Through-Wall Object Imaging Using UWB Antipodal Vivaldi Antenna by Sajjad Ahmed, Arslan Ahmed Sohoo, Fawad Salam Khan, Imran Khan Keerio, Sarfraz Ahmed

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Exploring English self-concept and investment of successful EFL learners from a Chinese secondary school by Hengjie Chen, Dingfang Shu

“…Drawing on self-reported learning histories, this study investigates the English self-concept of successful English as a foreign language (EFL) learners and their mediated learning behaviors from the theoretical lens of personal investment theory (Maehr & Braskamp, 1986). …”
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Evaluating factors that impact scoring an open response situational judgment test: a mixed methods approach by Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Rodica Ivan, Colleen Robb, Jillian Derby

“…Although open-response SJTs have shown strong psychometric properties, assessors’ personal beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds may influence how they perceive, organize and evaluate information within test takers’ diverse responses. …”
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