Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Female Secondary School students in Ar Rass City, Qassim Region by Wjdan Alharbi, Saulat Jahan

“…Creating awareness regarding IBS and about importance of healthy lifestyle is recommended. School staff need to be trained to promote the physical and mental health of the students.…”
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The Performance of Multiple Imputation in Social Surveys with Missing Data from Planned Missingness and Item Nonresponse by Julian B. Axenfeld, Christian Bruch, Christof Wolf, Annelies G. Blom

“…However, social surveys typically also include other types of missingness such as item nonresponse by survey participants, which need to be imputed as well. This entails a complex imputation task with amounts of missing data larger than initially planned and a potentially non-random, heterogeneous mechanism. …”
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Robotic assembly of modular concrete shells using falsework by Egor Ivaniuk, Dmytro Pukhkaiev, Mathias Reichle, Wanqi Zhao, Johannes Mey, Manuel Krombholz, Zlata Tošić, Uwe Aßmann, Sven Klinkel, Viktor Mechtcherine

“…This type of structure saves materials, while the modular approach makes them more cost-effective by eliminating the need for formwork. So far, however, robots have struggled to accurately position modules when assembling large modular shells on the construction site. …”
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Entrepreneurial strategies for sustainable growth: a deep dive into cloud-native technology and its applications by T. A. Alka, Aswathy Sreenivasan, M. Suresh

“…The findings of the study highlight the need for entrepreneurs to utilize emerging technologies to meet competition, and there is a requirement for continuous investment in data analytics, automation, cloud solutions, and emerging technologies. …”
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Effect of Titania Nano-additives on Fine and Ultrafine Carbonaceous Emissions during Flame Combustion of Diesel by Akshat Jain, Anirudha Ambekar, Thaseem Thajudeen

“…Abstract The severe impacts of emissions from combustion necessitate the need for advanced mitigation techniques. This study focuses on experimentally investigating the change in particulate matter (PM) emissions during the flame combustion of diesel blended with varying quantities of titania (TiO2) nano-additives. …”
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Understanding Investigational Perspective of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Rice by Intan Farahanah, Shariza Sahudin, Hannis Fadzillah Mohsin, Siti Alwani Ariffin, Liyana Dhamirah Aminuddin

“…Despite this growing interest, there remains a pressing need for a comprehensive evaluation of the methods used to analyze these bioactive compounds, considering the diversity of rice types and the influence of environmental factors. …”
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A cost‐effective video system for a rapid appraisal of deep‐sea benthic habitats: The Azor drift‐cam by Carlos Dominguez‐Carrió, Jorge Fontes, Telmo Morato

“…Abstract Deep‐sea exploration relies on cutting‐edge technology, which generally requires expensive instruments, highly specialized technicians and ship time. The increasing need to gather large‐scale data on the distribution and conservation status of deep‐sea benthic species and habitats could benefit from the availability of low‐cost imaging tools to facilitate the access to the deep sea world‐wide. …”
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Phantom-based investigation of block sequential regularised expectation maximisation (BSREM) reconstruction for zirconium-89 PET-CT for varied count levels by Lara M. Bonney, Matthew D. Walker, Daniel R. McGowan

“…This work demonstrates the need for careful attention to the reconstruction methods used for quantitative imaging studies, such as those required for theragnostic imaging.…”
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Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria. by Ibrahim Dauda Dauda, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Zainab Oyiza Idris, Farhan Rhidor Akorede

“…Considering the zoonotic potential of some diseases, which can be transmitted to those handling the carcasses, there is a critical need for enhanced inspection protocols, continuous disease surveillance, and timely reporting in slaughterhouses. …”
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ERGONOMIC EVALUATION OF PACKAGING WORKERS’ POSTURE IN A FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY by SALAMI OLASUNKANMI ISMAILA, YUSUF ADEYEMI SALAMI, SIDIKATU IBIYEMI KUYE, OLAWALE USMAN DAIRO, NURUDEEN OLATUNDE ADEKUNLE

“…The study concluded that workers in the packaging section of the food manufacturing company were exposed to between medium and very high ergonomic risk levels of working posture necessitating the need to change the conditions of their workstations. …”
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Study on Medicinal Forest Plants in Ifo, Ogun State, Nigeria, and Factors Shaping Usage Patterns by Abiodun Olusesi Oso, Orimoloye Ipoola Faleyimu, Waheed Akanni Salami, Elizabeth Philip, Rilwan Oluyinka Adewale, Musifat Abosede Kolapo

“…As a recommendation, the study suggests the need for effective legislation to regulate the harvesting and trade of medicinal plants. …”
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Design of a Process Control Laboratory Curriculum Incorporating Simulation Modules and Hands-On Training for Enhanced Learning Experience by Serene Sow Mun Lock, Irene Sow Mei Lock, Lam Ghai Lim

“…These cohorts faced limited hands-on training opportunities due to COVID-19, underscoring the need for enhanced practical skill development through simulation. …”
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Scientific and Technical Texts: Translation Aspects in Electrical and Computer Engineering by Irina Suima

“…It has been established that cultural differences have a significant impact on the perception of technical information, which determines the need to carefully consider the context and cultural features of both the source and target audiences. …”
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Agriculture Based Food Producing Countries Are Less Secured in Food by Jesmin Aktar, Khan Md Shaiful Islam

“…Agricultural products cover a large part of national GDP in food producing countries but need to assess food security status of those nations. …”
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100 Years of palaeo-research and its relevance for transformation and social cohesion in South Africa by Dipuo Kgotleng, Stella Basinyi, Wendy Black, Precious Chiwara-Maenzanise

“…Significance: Palaeoscience practice and narratives in southern Africa are in need of decolonisation. We call for meaningful transformation and social cohesiveness, through measures to counter the wrongs of the past. …”
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On-site quantitative detection of fentanyl in heroin by machine learning-enabled SERS on super absorbing metasurfaces by Yingkun Zhu, Haomin Song, Ruiying Liu, Yunyun Mu, Murali Gedda, Abdullah N. Alodhay, Lei Ying, Qiaoqiang Gan

“…Incorporation of partial least squares regression into our analysis achieved over 93% accuracy in concentration predictions, eliminating the need for pre-data processing or specialized personnel. …”
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Herbivore functions in the hot-seat: Resilience of Acanthurus triostegus to marine heatwaves. by Taylor Souza, Jeroen Brijs, Leon Tran, Larry Crowder, Jacob L Johansen

“…Therefore, in addition to algal types, the thermal sensitivity in herbivorous reef fishes will need to be considered for the successful implementation of coral-algal management strategies in a warmer world.…”
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The involvement of non-governmental organisations in achieving health system goals based on the WHO six building blocks: A scoping review on global evidence. by Leila Doshmangir, Arman Sanadghol, Edris Kakemam, Reza Majdzadeh

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>NGOs can play a critical role in achieving health system goals, alongside government and other key health stakeholders. Governments need to use evidence-based policies and interventions to support NGOs to realise their potential in achieving health system goals.…”
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Poetic Biography of G.-Zh. Tuguldurov (1817-1872), the Vth Abbot of Aginsky Datsan Dechen Lhundupling by Bair L. Tushinov, Soelma R. Batomunkueva, Vladimir V. Hartaev

“…The relevance of this work is caused by the need of introducing this source into scientific circulation due to the fact that despite the significance of the personality of G.…”
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A systematic review of nanocarriers used in medicine and beyond — definition and categorization framework by Sabine Gressler, Christina Hipfinger, Florian Part, Anna Pavlicek, Christian Zafiu, Bernd Giese

“…They are therefore used in a variety of products, ideally designed to be safe and sustainable, and may need to be registered before they can be placed on the market. …”
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