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Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Endodontic Practice: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions

Santosh R. Patil,  Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2024
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Role of Artificial Intelligence in Oral Cancer

Vidhya Rekha Umapathy,  Prabhu Manickam Natarajan,  Bhuminathan Swamikannu,  Sabarinathan Jaganathan,  Suba Rajinikanth,  Vijayalakshmi Periyasamy, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2024
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The Shield of Resilience: Mediating the Effects of Internet Addiction on Adolescent Anger Control

İnci Bakan Kıraç,  Aida Sahmurova,  Mirko Duradoni,  Andrea Guazzini,  Mustafa Can Gursesli, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2024
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Assessing the Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance Through Bacterial Contamination in Caregiving Environments at Jimma University Specialized Hospital

Temima Jemal,  Tizita Teshome Eshetu,  Dessalegn Dadi Olani,  Mulunesh Deti,  Zeleke Mekonnen,  Gudina Terefe Tucho, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2024
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Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors of COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the National Treatment Center in The Gambia

Sheikh Omar Bittaye,  Abubacarr Jagne,  Abdul-Karim Iddrisu,  Ramou Njie,  Lamin ES Jaiteh,  Ousman Nyan,  Ya Fatou BM Jobe,  Sidat Joof,  Sohna Joof,  Morrikebba Danso,  Ebrima Bah,  Musa Cham,  Charles Roberts,  Mustapha Bittaye, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2024
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Secular Trends of Fast-Food Consumption Among Adolescents Aged 12–15 Years: A Global Analysis Including 18 Countries

Lee Smith,  Guillermo F. López Sánchez,  Mark A. Tully,  Masoud Rahmati,  Laurie Butler,  Yvonne Barnett,  Helen Keyes,  Karel Kostev,  Hans Oh,  Jae Il Shin,  Ai Koyanagi, 
  • First Published: 19 December 2024
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Reproductive Health Literacy and Associated Factors Among High School Adolescents in Boke District, Eastern Ethiopia

Getachew Bejiga Batu,  Lemessa Oljira,  Mekonnen Sisay,  Jemal Yusuf Kebira, 
  • First Published: 19 December 2024
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Health Workers’ Job Satisfaction and Associated Factors at Public Primary Healthcare Centers in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ridwan A. Mohamed,  Omran Salih, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2024
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The Changing Incidence of Malaria in Indonesia: A 9-Year Analysis of Surveillance Data

Dewi Nur Aisyah,  Desrina Sitompul,  Haniena Diva,  Siti Nadia Tirmizi,  Lukman Hakim,  Asik Surya,  Riskha Tiara Puspadewi,  Helen Dewi Prameswari,  Wiku Adisasmito,  Logan Manikam, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2024
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Examining Ghanaian Midwives’ Health Education Facebook Posts on Prenatal/Antenatal Care

Rachel G. A. Thompson,  Ebenezer Agbaglo,  Jerry John Ouner,  Tricia Thompson,  Julene K. Johnson, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2024
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Exploring the Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice During COVID-19: A KAP Model Approach

Abrar Ghaith,  Islam Alghreiz,  Tayseer Afifi, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2024
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Analysis of Back Pain Risk Factors Among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Renata Jabłońska,  Karolina Stodolna,  Paweł Sokal,  Agnieszka Królikowska,  Karolina Filipska-Blejder,  Beata Haor,  Robert Ślusarz, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2024
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Epidemiology Analysis of COVID-19 Data and Associated Effects of Pandemic Containment Procedures, Viral Variants, and Vaccines: Lessons Learned From Middle Eastern Jordan’s Experience

Rima Hajjo,  Dima A. Sabbah,  Sanaa K. Bardaweel,  Osama H. Abusara, 
  • First Published: 27 November 2024
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ML-Based Screening of miRNA Inhibitors and Intervention of lncRNA/miRNA/mRNA Axis in Oncogenic KRAS-Associated Colorectal Cancer

Prasanna Srinivasan Ramalingam,  Deepak B. Thimiri Govinda Raj,  Murugan Subramanian,  Sivakumar Arumugam, 
  • First Published: 20 November 2024
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Socioeconomic and Demographic Risk Factors Affecting Adult Participants With Hypertension in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sohani Afroja,  Rashedul Islam,  Uttam Kumar Majumder, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2024
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Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Among All Ages in 2023 in Beijing, China

Xue-Kai Liu,  Mei-Yan Xu,  Ming-Jian Bai,  Lei Shang,  Qin-Yi Ma,  Guo-Wei Liang,  Qing-Bin Lu, 
  • First Published: 30 October 2024
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From Screens to Minds: The Connection Between Cyberbullying, Psychological Well-Being, and the Mediating Role of Perceived Social Support in High School Students

Malihe Kahi,  Zahra Heidari,  Maryam Esmaeili,  Rahele Samouei,  Mostafa Amini-Rarani, 
  • First Published: 25 October 2024
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Gender Differences in the Associations of Familial Social Support on Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults in Rural Japan: The Shimane CoHRE Study

Takeshi Endo,  Takafumi Abe,  Mitsuya Morita,  Minoru Isomura, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2024
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Changes in Nursing Care Interventions in 2020 and 2021 in the Brazilian Amazon

Mônica Borchart Nicolau,  Patrícia dos Santos Vigário,  Alvaro Camilo Dias Faria,  Thiago Thomaz Mafort,  Igor Ramathur Telles de Jesus,  Agnaldo José Lopes, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2024
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Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated From Bovine’s Milk and Meat in Mekelle City, Ethiopia

Tesfay Hailu,  Getachew Gugsa,  Yisehak Tsegaye,  Meselu Ahmed,  Nesibu Awol, 
  • First Published: 23 October 2024
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Curcumin as a Supportive Therapy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Anand Seth,  Sravya Iyyuni,  Saurabh Sharma,  Ritu Sethi,  Suresh Nath,  Michael Imeokparia, 
  • First Published: 23 October 2024
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Assessing General Knowledge and Nutritional Knowledge on the Role of Vitamin D, Attitudes, and Behavior Toward Sun Exposure Among Tertiary Students in Oman

Neela A. Sampat,  Mohammed AlRizeiqi,  Musthafa Mohamed Essa,  Lyutha Al-Subhi,  Samir Al-Adawi,  M. Walid Qoronfleh, 
  • First Published: 23 October 2024
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Depressive Symptoms, Social Support and Employment: A Longitudinal Examination of Alcohol Use in Women

Laura D. Robinson,  Isabella Ingram,  Tayla J. Degan, 
  • First Published: 15 October 2024

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A Comprehensive Review on Traditional Medicinal Plants in Ethiopia and Their Application for Treatment of Different Diseases

Misganaw Gedlu,  Tadesse Bizuayehu,  Aklilu Melese,  Agidew Sewnet, 
  • First Published: 10 October 2024
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Health Expenditure Among the Outpatient of Type 2 Diabetes in Selected Hospital of Kathmandu District: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rasmita Shrestha,  Aditya Shakya,  Vishnu Prasad Sapkota, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2024
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Association of Physical Activity and Physical Education With Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children and Adolescents in Pakistan: An Empirical Cross-Sectional Study

Moazzam Tanveer,  Ejaz Asghar,  Georgian Badicu,  Nadeem Roy,  Maximilian Siener,  Umar Tanveer,  Sameer Badri Al-Mhanna,  Alexios Batrakoulis, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2024
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The Mediating Role of Perceived Body Weight, Fat, and Muscularity in the Relationship Between Weight Status and Psychological Health

Catie Chun Wan Lai,  Kevin R. Brooks,  Simon Boag, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2024
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Factors Determining Intention to Use Contraception Among Sexually Active Women in South Africa: A Multilevel Modelling Approach

Germinah Motshegwa,  Mluleki Tsawe,  Onalenna Legotlo,  Marinkie Malatji,  Shirley Mathabatha,  Reamogetse Phateng,  Kenneth Pule Tshabalala,  Jaqueline Seima,  Mary Berries,  Tsholofelo Seokamo, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2024
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Assessment of the Awareness of Public Health Officers on Food Safety Legislation Governing School Feeding Program and Quality of Maize From School Suppliers in Turkana County

Charles Mannara,  Lucy Gicuku Njue,  George Ooko Abong’, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2024
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Drugs Used in Oncology Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in India

Arvind Kumar,  Ranjeet Kumar,  Vikas Saxena, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2024
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Advancements in Heart Disease Diagnosis: Harnessing Predictive Modeling Techniques for Cardiovascular Health Management

Kanishk Bakshi,  Raj Kumar,  Harshit Setia,  S. Vinila Jinny, 
  • First Published: 05 September 2024
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“Change It, Change It” Barriers for Parent–Adolescent Communication about Contraceptives in Bahir Dar City, North West, Ethiopia, 2023

Bethilhem Wubet,  Taye Zeru,  Gizachew Worku,  Gedefaw Abeje, 
  • First Published: 28 August 2024
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A Novel Nomogram for Early Identification of CFS-Like Symptoms in University Students with Infectious Mononucleosis

Deping Sun,  Yanan Liang,  Fuwei Yang,  Lan Liu,  Yuqin Yan, 
  • First Published: 24 August 2024
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Quality of Counselling, Exposure to Vaccination Messages, and Caregivers’ Knowledge on the Uptake of Pentavalent Vaccine in Six Northern Nigerian States

Matthew Alabi,  Leanne Dougherty,  Eno-Obong Etim,  Adebola Adedimeji, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2024
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Web-Based Healthcare Delivery Integrated System to Forecast COVID-19 Hospitalizations in a Marginalized Patient Population: A Case Study in Broome County, New York

Anemone Kasasbeh,  Elie Issa,  Naseem Khan,  Mehmet Yildirim,  Amy Booth,  Hiroki Sayama, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2024
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The Physiological Impacts of the Low- and Moderate-Volume-HIIT with or without Nano-Curcumin Supplement in Women in Menopause with Obesity

Valiollah Dabidi Roshan,  Sepideh Noorbakhsh,  Seyedeh Fatemeh Ziatabar Ahmadi,  Mehdi Nikseresht, 
  • First Published: 12 August 2024
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Geospatial Distributions of Stunting and Determinants among Under-Five Children in Tigray: Using Partial Proportional Odds Model

Haftom Temesgen Abebe,  Getachew Redae Taffere,  Afework Mulugeta Bezabih, 
  • First Published: 31 July 2024
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Level of Satisfaction with the Learning Environment and Transition to Employment among Health Professions Graduates at a Ugandan Medical School

Joseph Ngonzi,  Timothy Mwanje Kintu,  David Jolly Muganzi,  Tonny Kyagambiddwa,  Lorna Atimango,  Raymond Bernard Kihumuro,  Francis Bajunirwe, 
  • First Published: 30 July 2024
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Factors Predicting Insecticide-Treated Bednet Use among Children under Age Five in Female-Headed Households in Ghana: An Analysis of the 2019 Malaria Indicator Survey

Desmond Klu,  Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane,  Michael Larbi Odame, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2024
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Parental Opinion toward Problem Behaviors among Preschool Children in Pattani Province, Thailand: A Cross–Sectional Study

Mayuening Eso,  Rhysa McNeil,  Halimah Awang, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2024
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Prevalence of Human Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Risk Factors among School Children in Hakim District, Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia

Eshetu Mekonnen,  Nuredin Sadik, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2024
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Factors Associated with Multiple Sexual Partnerships among Young Women in Southern African Countries: A Pooled Multilevel Analysis

Stephina Kgomotso Mbele, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2024
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Knowledge on Chemical Pesticide use among Farmers Exposed to Pesticides in Panchkhal Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

Leela Paudel,  Rajendra Neupane,  Lochana Shrestha,  Lee Budhathoki,  Keshav Raj Paudel, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2024
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Relationship between Blood Lead Levels and Anemia: A Cross-Sectional Study on Mining Workers from Peru

Bertha Pumallanqui-Ramirez,  Jair Li,  Lenin Rueda-Torres,  Jaime Rosales-Rimache, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2024
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Pattern of Malnutrition among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Service at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan

Zechariah J. Malel,  Madut Madut Jeremiah,  Akech Akol Augustine,  Nyang Deng Machok,  Daniel Tong Tong,  Michael Maluil Madut,  Rose Juma Effrem, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2024
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Exploring Hypertension Etiology and Patient Perspectives on Treatment in Ghana: A Qualitative Investigation

Fidelis Atibila,  Gill Ten Hoor,  Emmanuel Timmy Donkoh,  Gerjo Kok, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2024
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Enterobius vermicularis Infection in a Child Population with Evidence of Vulvovaginitis and Bacterial Coinfection in Girls in Oaxaca, México

Jaime Vargas-Arzola,  Aristeo Segura-Salvador,  Luis Alberto Hernández-Osorio,  Nancy G. Santos-Hernández,  Dolores G. Vidal-López,  Adriana Moreno-Rodríguez,  José A. De Fuentes-Vicente, 
  • First Published: 12 June 2024
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Glycemic Control and Lung Function in Younger and Older Patients with Diabetes

Nitita Piya-amornphan,  Taweephol Sanpakdee,  Chadaporn Permphet, 
  • First Published: 12 June 2024
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Integrated Community-Based Nutrition Interventions Improve Diet Quality, Food, and Credit Access among Rural Women in Northern Ghana

Clement Kubreziga Kubuga,  Gifty Sienso, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2024
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Spatial Variation in Excess Mortality in Mexico during the First 2 Years of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Christian Sánchez-Carrillo,  Giovanna Santana Castañeda,  Marcela Virginia Santana Juárez,  Emmanuelle Quentin, 
  • First Published: 05 June 2024
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Plasma Inflammatory Biomarkers Indicative of Aging and Overweight in Brazilian Women

Débora Nonato Miranda de Toledo,  Priscilla Vilela dos Santos,  Nathalia Sernizon Guimarães,  Alessandra de Paula Carli,  Patrícia Regina Soares de Souza,  Luiza Oliveira Perucci,  Caio César de Souza Alves,  André Talvani, 
  • First Published: 05 June 2024
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Social Support and Psychological Distress of Women in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Khulud K. Alharbi,  Tassnym H. Sinky,  Muath Aldomini,  Mohamed O. Nour, 
  • First Published: 01 June 2024
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Compliance Status of Smoke-Free Public Places Law in Nepal

Aditya Shakya,  Bhakta Bahadur KC,  Rasmita Shrestha, 
  • First Published: 21 May 2024
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Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Health Insurance Coverage on Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure among Ghanaian Women: Implications for Health Financing Policy

Michael Ekholuenetale,  Chimezie Igwegbe Nzoputam,  Charity Ehimwenma Joshua,  Amadou Barrow, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2024
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Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Practices in Rural and Urban Regions of Indonesia

Demsa Simbolon,  Desri Suryani,  Heidy Dayanti,  Agustina Setia,  Tobianus Hasan, 
  • First Published: 11 May 2024
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Influencing Factor on School-Age Children’s Holistic Health Care Who Using Online Media by Working-Age Parents in Northeast Thailand

Atchariya Wonginchan,  Juraporn Tangpukdee,  Suphasak Wonginchan,  Sureeporn Kearttiwongkru,  Sujitra Konggungong, 
  • First Published: 10 May 2024
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Copper Poisoning with Emphasis on Its Clinical Manifestations and Treatment of Intoxication

Mehrdad Rafati Rahimzadeh,  Mehravar Rafati Rahimzadeh,  Sohrab Kazemi,  Ali Akbar Moghadamnia, 
  • First Published: 06 May 2024
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Ten Years of Dengue (2013–2022): Epidemiology and Predictors of Outbreaks in Sarawak

Jo Hun Teh,  Johnny Pangkas,  Hamidi Mohamad Sharkawi,  Euphrasia Bari,  Irwilla Ibrahim,  Kung Yee Wong,  Choo Huck Ooi, 
  • First Published: 18 April 2024
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Exploring Caregivers’ Perceptions on the Impact of Nyaope and Alcohol Use on Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Qualitative Investigation

Hulisani Matakanye,  Takalani Grace Tshitangano, 
  • First Published: 17 April 2024
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Public Health Evaluation of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptability and Health Behaviors in South Africa: Past, Current, and Future Implications (2020–2022)

Handan Wand,  Jayajothi Moodley,  Tarylee Reddy,  Sarita Naidoo, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2024
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Overweight and Obesity among Primary School Children Aged 7–17 Years in Urban Mbarara, Uganda

Benedict Twinomugisha,  Abdon Marius Birungi, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2024
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Comprehensive Assessment of Health Impacts from Exposure to Nonionizing Radiation for Healthcare Practitioners Working with MRI and Ultrasound

Lyazat Ibrayeva,  Olga Grebeneva,  Bauyrzhan Omarkulov,  Dina Rybalkina,  Zhengisbek Zharylkassyn,  Almagul Shadetova,  Irina Bacheva,  Alexey Alexeyev,  Mikhail Russyayev,  Zhanbol Sabirov,  Larissa Minbayeva, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2024
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Enhancing Awareness of Physical Activity Guidelines among Saudi College Students: The 150 Minutes Program

Mohammed Alshehri, 
  • First Published: 10 April 2024
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Psychometric Validation of the Persian Version of Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale (MHLC-C) for Menopausal Women

Khadijeh Khademi,  Mohammad Hossein Kaveh,  Mahin Nazari,  Abdolrahim Asadollahi, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2024
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Mediating Role of Environmental Awareness for the Nexus between Perceived Risks of COVID-19 Pandemic and Use of Sustainable Transportation: Evidence from Urban Passengers in Ethiopia, 2022

Kassa Moges Tareke, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2024
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Use of a Food Frequency Questionnaire for the Estimation of Gut Microbiota Composition Based on Dietary Patterns and Its Association with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms in the Lebanese Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Christie J. Bou Chacra,  Sofi G. Julien, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2024
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Changes in the Step Counts of University Students Living in Hokkaido during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Atsushi Mizumoto,  Kotomi Echizen,  Reiya Tsuji,  Yuichi Takata, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2024
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Challenges and Advancements in the Health-Related Quality of Life of Older People

Moustaq Karim Khan Rony,  Mst. Rina Parvin,  Md. Wahiduzzaman,  Khadiza Akter,  Mohammad Ullah, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2024
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Psycho-Oncological Counselling for Mental Health in South Australians with Cancer

Jason Blunt,  Joshua Trigg, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2024
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Exploring the Infectious Drug Target Glutathione S-Transferase in Plasmodium falciparum with the Inhibitory Potential of Azadirachta indica Phytocompounds

Esam S. Al-Malki, 
  • First Published: 12 January 2024