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BackgroundThe integration of mathematical competencies and critical thinking in secondary education has become increasingly relevant to equip students with the ability to reason, argue, and solve complex real-world problems. Despite its rec…

The research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the theoretical frameworks that define the nature of the relationship between cryptocurrencies and their volatility with the performance of financial market indices. It also aims to e…

AimsTo study the association between AIM2 gene polymorphisms and the tendency for periodontal infection and coronary heart disease, and to determine whether males or females are more susceptible to these diseases. Additionally, we examined …

Background The key factors for cross-country skier training are high-altitude acclimatization and strength in double-polling. This study aimed to identify the effects of artificially induced high altitude on acute performance changes during…

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate differences in pathological outcomes and safety between subcapsular orchiectomy and pharmacological androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer management. Methods…

BackgroundHemodialysis patients are highly vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic and face multiple challenges that affect their physical, psychological, social, and economic well-being.ObjectiveThis study aims to thoroughly investigate th…

Introduction: Tobacco consumption is a leading public health concern in Latin America, contributing significantly to mortality and economic burdens. Despite national regulations, tobacco use remains prevalent in Ecuador, particularly among…

In the present study , every module M is unitary and every ring F is commutative with identity. We gave a definition of a new class F − module which is namely S-pseudo bounded module symbolically (S-PS.B. F − module) and introduced some dif…

Background: Treatment-resistant chronic migraine patients constitute a heavily burdened patient population with need for novel treatment options. The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG), located deep within the facial structures, is a synaptic j…

Biopesticides are pest control products derived from natural sources such as microbes, macro-organisms (insects and pathogens), plant extracts, and certain minerals. Many biopesticides are considered environmentally safe and can complement …

BackgroundUterine rupture (UR) remains a major cause of maternal morbidity, especially in low-resource settings. While typically detected during labor, some cases are clinically silent, discovered incidentally during imaging/surgery, highli…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of CYFRA 21-1 using urine creatinine correction (CYFRA/Cr) as a biomarker of endometriosis. METHODS: This study includes 73 patients from the Indonesian population, with 38 endometrios…

Abstract* Background The digital age has brought numerous technological advances that have transformed our way of living and relating. Among them, Social media have revolutionized how we communicate and share information. However, there is …

The study reported in this paper investigates the impact of the interaction between brain-based learning strategies (spaced repetition and distributed practice - mental models) and patterns of infographics (static/animated) in e-learning en…

Background: Table tennis presented a unique and accessible sport for people of all ages, particularly seniors compared to other sports. Methods This study utilized a quantitative with 136 Table tennis players those who registered for atten…

Background: Smoking remains a major public health problem, particularly among Tunisian health students, with a prevalence of 26%. Assessing motivation to quit smoking requires tools that have been validated in the local language. This stud…

This paper critically evaluates the UK’s policy responses to forced marriage through a postmodernist lens. Utilising data from the UK Forced Marriage Unit (FMU), which supported 302 cases in 2022 involving possible forced marriage or female…

BackgroundFood and drug packaging materials are an integral part of our everyday life.  Noxious elements can inadvertently be included in packaging materials in various stages of their production. Adulterants, adhesives, colorants and heavy…

BACKGROUND: Treatment expectations influence clinical outcomes in various physical and psychological conditions; however, no studies have explored their role in endometriosis treatment. It is necessary to understand how these expectations c…

Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) is a serious and life-threatening complication defined by excessive immune activation. While it’s commonly associated with rheumatic diseases, infections can also trigger MAS, with tuberculosis being a r…

Background The purpose of this paper is to clarify the use of zakat as an alternative funding for students to pay their tuition fees. Apart from that, this paper also explains how zakat collected from muzakki fixed income known as zakatu …

Background: The Environmental Nutrition Program (ENP) as an environmental intervention offers voluntary involvement with students, but persists in exposure. This study aimed to investigate the effect of ENP on students’ dietary intake and …

This study aimed to validate the Worker Well-Being Questionnaire, originally developed by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in the Malay language. The translation process involved an initial independent translati…

UNLABELLED: Endometriosis is a common chronic non curable neuro-inflammatory condition, which can cause endometriosis-related pelvic pain (ERPP). Sufferers may struggle with side effects and/or risks from conventional medical and surgical t…

BackgroundFunctional ovarian cysts are common among women of reproductive age, often necessitating medical intervention. This hospital-based interventional study compares the efficacy and safety of combined oral contraceptive pills (COC) an…