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Open AccessPrevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among migrant workers in Qatar
Limited data exist on viral hepatitis among migrant populations. This study investigated the prevalence of current hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and lifetime hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among Qatar's...
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Open AccessChallenges of breastfeeding during COVID-19 and baby friendly protocols adopted at a maternity health center in the northern Emirates of UAE: a comprehensive review
The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) has caused worldwide panic in the global population taking people's lives, creating fear, ...
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Clinicopathological Characteristics, Prognostic Factors, and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Glossectomy: A Tertiary Oncology Center Experience
Oral tongue squamous cell cancer (OTSCC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide and incidence increases with age. An alarming increase in the incidence of OTSCC in the younger age group. This study aim...
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Personal assistant robot using reinforcement learning: DARWIN-OP2 as a case study
The use of robots as personal assistants has gained significant interest in recent years. In this research, our motivation is to employ a robot as a personal assistant to optimize the office ergonomics for stu...
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Open AccessNondestructive testing on concrete-based treated wastewater
Recycled wastewater in construction presents an opportunity to ease freshwater scarcity while advancing sustainability. This study investigated the influences of cement-type and treated wastewater source on se...
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A robust classification approach to enhance clinic identification from Arabic health text
Text classification has critical applications, including healthcare, where it can assist patients in locating specialized clinics based on their symptom descriptions. This can enhance healthcare services by re...
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Off-road vehicle crashes: dangers of alcohol and drug impairment
Impaired driving is a public health issue, yet little is known concerning the prevalence of substance use in drivers involved in off-road vehicle crashes. The goal of the present study was to describe the demo...
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Iranian women’s experiences of the consequences of self-compassion as an intrapersonal source in marital relationships: a qualitative study
The purpose of this study was to investigate Iranian women’s experiences of the consequences of self-compassion as an intrapersonal source in marital relationships.The descriptive-interpretive qualitative meth...
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Improved recovery of cardiac auscultation sounds using modified cosine transform and LSTM-based masking
Obtaining accurate cardiac auscultation signals, including basic heart sounds (S1 and S2) and subtle signs of disease, is crucial for improving cardiac diagnoses and making the most of telehealth. This researc...
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Social anxiety: topics and emotions shared on Reddit before and during the coronavirus pandemic
Social media platforms such as Reddit allow users to share information and find support about different topics. The present research investigated the topics, sentiments, and emotions discussed in a subreddit a...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: A multinational study on the factors influencing university students’ attitudes and usage of ChatGPT
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Gemcitabine and cisplatin plus nivolumab as organ-sparing treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer: a phase 2 trial
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Open AccessGRID1/GluD1 homozygous variants linked to intellectual disability and spastic paraplegia impair mGlu1/5 receptor signaling and excitatory synapses
The ionotropic glutamate delta receptor GluD1, encoded by the GRID1 gene, is involved in synapse formation, function, and plasticity. GluD1 does not bind glutamate, but instead cerebellin and D-serine, which allo...
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Efficacy and Safety of Triamcinolone Acetonide Injections Following Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of Recommended Doses, Complications, and Outcomes
Triamcinolone acetonide injections (TAIs) have been suggested to decrease complications following rhinoplasty. This systematic review aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of TAIs following rhinoplasty.
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Open AccessPrevalence and prognosis of fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus in The Middle East: a comparative analysis in a 5-year nationwide cohort
To analyze the prevalence and progression of fulminant type 1 diabetes (FT1D) in Qatar.
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Open AccessVolatility contagion between cryptocurrencies, gold and stock markets pre-and-during COVID-19: evidence using DCC-GARCH and cascade-correlation network
The rapid rise of Bitcoin and its increasing global adoption has raised concerns about its impact on traditional markets, particularly in periods of economic turmoil and uncertainty such as the COVID-19 pandem...
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Open AccessAssociation between textual and pictorial warnings on tumbac (waterpipe tobacco) boxes and motivation to quit waterpipe smoking among Lebanese and Iraqi adolescents
Waterpipe tobacco smoking has increased tremendously at a global level among all age groups, particularly young people. Previous studies have examined the impact of waterpipe tobacco pictorial health warnings ...
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Multi-objective optimization of energo-enviro-economic indicators of an outdoor swimming pool heating system: an approach with advanced computational techniques
Flat-plate solar collectors are a promising technology that is widely considered for outdoor swimming pool heating applications, and their potential has been enhanced through integration with advanced computat...
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The Role of Self-Compassion on Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction of Vietnamese Undergraduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Hope as a Mediator
The simultaneous occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to adulthood have posed particular obstacles to university students’ mental health. However, it remains unclear whether hope promotes men...
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Open AccessNutrition and diet myths, knowledge and practice during pregnancy and lactation among a sample of Egyptian pregnant women: a cross-sectional study
Globally, the burden of maternal malnutrition remains an enormous public health problem; malnourished pregnant women are at increased risk of having low-birth-weight (LBW) infants. Several reports suggest a po...
