Investigating the role of iron status in the development of coeliac disease: a Mendelian randomisation study by Isabel A Hujoel, Margaux Louise Anna Hujoel

“…We aimed to evaluate this possible association with Mendelian randomisation (MR), which under certain assumptions can suggest a causal relationship.Design We conducted a two-sample MR study examining the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with iron status and the presence of coeliac disease. …”
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A Study of Serum Adiponectin Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its Correlation with Various Cardiometabolic Risk Markers by G. Surendra Prasad, Uma Kaimal Saikia, Ashok Krishna Bhuyan, Abhamoni Baro

“…Aims: The aim of the present study was to estimate the circulating levels of serum adiponectin in patients with PCOS compared to controls and to find its correlation with markers of cardiovascular risk, with special emphasis on circulating levels of oxidised low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL). Settings and Design: In this cross-sectional observational study recently diagnosed, PCOS subjects were compared with age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched controls. …”
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Understanding the causes of intravenous medication administration errors in hospitals: a qualitative critical incident study by Darren M Ashcroft, Richard N Keers, Jonathan Cooke, Steven D Williams

“…Future interventions may need to be multimodal in design in order to mitigate these risks and reduce the burden of intravenous MAEs.…”
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Musculoskeletal Imaging for Low Back Pain in Direct Access Physical Therapy Compared to Primary Care: An Observational Study by Michael S Crowell, John S Mason, John H McGinniss

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The primary purpose of this study was to compare rates of compliance with the National Committee for Quality Assurance -- Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) recommendations for diagnostic imaging in low back pain between physical therapists and primary care providers in young, athletic patients. # Study Design Retrospective cohort study. # Methods Military Health System Data Repository (MDR) data from January 2019 to May 2020 was reviewed for compliance with the low back pain HEDIS recommendation. …”
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EFFECT OF BASIC AMENITIES ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN BENUE STATE NIGERIA by ONYOWO REBECCA ATUNGWU

“…The study adopted a survey research design and data were collected using structured questionnaire. …”
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Effect of eDNA metabarcoding temporal sampling strategies on detection of coastal biodiversity by Maelle Sevellec, Anaïs Lacoursière-Roussel, Eric Normandeau, Louis Bernatchez, Kimberly Lynn Howland

“…However, monthly sampling was the most efficient for capturing holistic biodiversity.DiscussionWe provide recommendations for optimal eDNA metabarcoding sampling design based on our observations. The study underscores the importance of understanding biological and physical factors altering eDNA detection to improve the efficiency of detecting and interpreting long-term eDNA changes.…”
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Shoulder Rotational Strength Profiles of Danish National Level Badminton Players by Martin B Stausholm, Martin Baun, Jan M Bjordal, Dorte Nielsen, Henrik Aagaard, S Peter Magnusson, Christian Couppé

“… # Purpose To compare the internal and external rotation strength of the shoulder in adolescent and adult elite badminton players. # Study design Cross-sectional. # Methods Thirty-one adolescent (12 females aged 16.8 ± 1.6 years and 19 males aged 17.1 ± 1.6 years) and 29 adult (10 females aged 25 ± 2.9 years and 19 males aged 26.2 ± 4.6 years) national level badminton players were tested pre-seasonally for external rotation (ER) and internal rotation (IR) isometric muscle strength bilaterally, using a hand-held dynamometer. …”
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Hot corrosion resistance of AlCoCrFeNi2.1 coatings at 900 °C by Li Zhang, Qilu Ye, Yan Ji, Yunxin Wang, Bin Yang

“…Therefore, in high-temperature corrosion environments, the rational design and control of residual compressive stress provide an effective approach to improving the hot corrosion resistance of AlCoCrFeNi2.1 EHEA coatings.…”
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Identification of multiple power quality disturbances in hybrid microgrid using deep stacked auto-encoder based bi-directional LSTM classifier by Ravi Kumar Jalli, Lipsa Priyadarshini, P.K. Dash, Ranjeeta Bisoi

“…However, the use of power electronic equipments, electronic controllers, and uncertain nature of the renewable energy sources, in the microgrid network power quality disturbances (PQD) are becoming quite complex and challenging task. Thus to design an effective PQD recognition system, this paper proposes a novel time-frequency analysis method based on adaptively fast complementary ensemble local mean decomposition (AFCELMD) technique that decomposes the multicomponent PQD signal into a series of demodulated product functions (PFs). …”
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Simulation analysis of the magnetic and thermal performance of large-capacity medium-frequency transformers and improvement in shielding structure by TIAN Fengqi, DU Zhenbin, WANG Jianmin, SHI Jian

“…A comparative analysis of the simulation results before and after these improvements shows a significant reduction in loss density and temperature rise in the structural components， ultimately ensuring that the magnetic and thermal performance meets design requirements.…”
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Erythrocyte levels in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with a history of positive and negative COVID-19 by Siti Nur Chasanah, Aslani Thereestiana Sari, Djamila Zakaria, Ayutia Safira Rusidana Thalib

“…Methods: An analytic study design was employed. Participants were recruited using consecutive sampling. …”
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Developing an Intelligent System for Efficient Botnet Detection in IoT Environment by Ramesh Singh Rawat, Manoj Diwakar, Umang Garg, Prakash Srivastava

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Analysis of the Effect of Female Genital Tuberculosis on Ovarian Reserve Parameters by Sharma Richa, Kanhere Anjali, Jain Sonal, Jain Akrati

“…Aims: The aim of this study was to assess ovarian reserve by measuring anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicle count (AFC) amongst infertile women and analyse the effect of GTB on ovarian reserve parameters. Settings and Design: This was a prospective study at a tertiary referral centre for infertility for 18 months. …”
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Barriers to Creativity, Market Knowledge Acquisition and Market Performance: The Moderating Role of Network-Building Capability in SME Sector by Fansuri Munawar, Rini Handayani

“…Purpose: The primary objectives of this study are to (1) identify environmental and management barriers that hinder creativity in SMEs, (2) explore how market knowledge acquisition mediates the relationship between creativity and market performance, and (3) evaluate the role of network-building in moderating the impact of these barriers. Design/methodology/approach: The study used a survey-based approach, collecting data from 195 SME owners or managers across nine manufacturing sub-sectors in Bandung, Tasikmalaya, and Majalengka. …”
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Influence of social support on technophobia in older adults in urban communities: the mediating role of self-efficacy and e-health literacy, a cross-sectional study by Jin Li, Chen Wang, Dan Luo, Yan Shi, Hua Qing Guo, Zhi Guang Duan

“…Objectives To explore the chained mediating role of self-efficacy and e-health literacy in the association between social support and technophobia in older adults in urban communities.Design A cross-sectional study conducted from June 2023 to April 2024.Setting This study was conducted in three districts of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China.Participants The study enrolled 1658 older adults (> 60 years old) in urban communities in Taiyuan.Methods The analyses included assessments using the technophobia, e-health, self-efficacy and social support scales, and the mediating effects of these indices were investigated using Model 6 in SPSS V.26.Results The level of technophobia in older adults was found to be moderately high. …”
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Body image of men and women with congenital heart disease over a 15 years observational period by Siegfried Geyer, Claudia Dellas, Elmar Brähler, Johannes Beller

“…The control group consisted of the same number of cases matched by age, gender and education drawn from a national survey designed to examine body image in the general population. …”
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UTILIZING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS TO ENHANCE RETENTION OF KNOWLEDGE IN ESL WRITING SKILLS by Hariharan N Krishnasamy, Rozariah Zainudin, Subadrah Madhawa Nair, Muhammad Siddique

“…Methodology - This study employed a quasi-experimental design. The experimental group received instructions applying graphic organizers and the control group received instructions applying the conventional method. …”
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The Impact of Passive Smoking on Salivary Glutathione Peroxidase and Selenium in Relation to Dental Caries Severity among Five Years Old Children by Shahba’a Munther, Baydaa Hussain Awn, Hiba N. Yassin

“…Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of passive smoking on salivary glutathione peroxidase and selenium in relation to dental caries severity. Settings and Design: The sample consisted of 120 children aged 5 years old, classified into four groups according to the number of cigarettes smoked by their fathers daily: Passive smoking children of 5-10 cigarettes, those of 10–15 cigarettes daily, those of 15–20 cigarettes daily and non-passive smoking children of no smokers indoor (the control group). …”
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THE EFFECT OF SOIL NAILING INCLINATION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF GYPSUM SAND SOIL IN DIFFERENT SLOPES by Mustafa M. Abdalhusein, Yasir M. Al-Badran, Zuhair Abd Hacheem, Rusul H. Almahmodi, Mohammed S. Mahmood, Susan Mutar N. AlMihna

“…Based on these results, nine design tables were developed, providing empirical equations to determine optimal nailing lengths, inclination angles, and slope conditions for effective stabilisation. …”
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Secondary School Learners’ Transition to the University: A Qualitative Research Approach by Mbulaheni Paul Tshisikhawe, Buyisani Dube

“…The study followed a post-positivist methodological stance. A phenomenological design of the qualitative research approach was used in this research. …”
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