Total ankle replacement versus ankle arthrodesis for patients aged 50–85 years with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis: the TARVA RCT by Goldberg Andrew J, Chowdhury Kashfia, Bordea Ekaterina, Blackstone James, Brooking Deirdre, Deane Elizabeth L, Hauptmannova Iva, Cooke Paul, Cumbers Marion, Skene Simon S, Doré Caroline J

“…Clinical effectiveness was measured through self-reported pain-free function using a standardised questionnaire of walking and standing ability 52 weeks post surgery. We also aimed to determine whether or not there was a difference in physical function [measured using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure – Activities of Daily Living (FAAM-ADL)], QoL [measured using the EuroQol 5-Dimensions, five-level version (EQ-5D-5L)] and range of ankle motion at 26 and 52 weeks post surgery. …”
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Rehabilitation and outcomes after complicated vs uncomplicated mild TBI: results from the CENTER-TBI study by Emilie Isager Howe, Marina Zeldovich, Nada Andelic, Nicole von Steinbuechel, Silje C. R. Fure, Ida M. H. Borgen, Marit V. Forslund, Torgeir Hellstrøm, Helene L. Søberg, Unni Sveen, Mari Rasmussen, Ingerid Kleffelgaard, Cathrine Tverdal, Eirik Helseth, Marianne Løvstad, Juan Lu, Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla, Olli Tenovuo, Philippe Azouvi, Helen Dawes, Cecilie Roe, CENTER-TBI participants and investigators

“…For easy comparison, we estimated ordinal regression models for all outcomes where the scores were classified based on quantiles. …”
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Determinants, Inequalities and Geographical Differences in Cognitive Performance Amongst the Elderly Population in South Korea by Sylvia Szabo, Malay Pramanik, Sayem Ahmed, Kevin Lesson

“…We found little difference between the specific determinates for the two subsamples. …”
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Nonlinear effects of pandemic uncertainty on depression, pandemic preventive behavior intentions, and positive life attitudes: Moderating effects of high and low uncertainty groupi... by Zeyu Liu, Zeyu Liu, Yun Liu, Yun Liu, Yun Liu, Ang Li, Tingshao Zhu, Tingshao Zhu

“…To solve these problems, we proposed the concept of “pandemic uncertainty” and investigated its impact on people's daily lives.MethodsDuring October 20, 2021 to October 22, 2021, this study obtained data about uncertainty, depression, positive attitude, pandemic preventive behavior intentions, personality, and social support from 530 subjects using convenient sampling. …”
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The Design & Implementation of CRM-Taxi Online in Indonesia by Rusdiaman Rauf, Hengki Wijaya, Ezra Tari

“…CRM is proposed as a system used to help online taxi users avoid inconvenience problems. All parties must follow this change because society may not survive in the face of globalization if everyone does not want changes that are more effective and efficient changes. …”
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Developing Dynamic Network DEA Approach and its Combination with Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets Theory Case of Passenger Airports’ Performance Based on Sustainability Principles by Laya Olfat, Maghsoud Amiri, Jahanyar BamdadSoufi, Mahsa Pishdar

“…"A new Approach for Considering a Dual-Role Factor in Supplier Selection Problem: DEA with efficient and inefficient frontiers". …”
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The Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Effective Battery Life Cycle in the Closed Circular Economy Model—A Perspective by Agnieszka Pregowska, Magdalena Osial, Weronika Urbańska

“…Artificial Intelligence (AI) is practically present in all areas of our lives. It enables the reduction of the costs associated with various types of research, increases automation, and accelerates productivity. …”
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Does time really heal? Academic burnout and life satisfaction as predictors of post-traumatic growth during the Covid 19 pandemic by Katarzyna Tomaszek, Agnieszka Muchacka-Cymerman

“…Academic burnout indicators were significant predictors of post-traumatic growth in all groups, however different areas of problems were associated in relation to time from trauma. …”
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Experiences and views of people who frequently call emergency ambulance services: A qualitative study of UK service users by Bridie A. Evans, Ashra Khanom, Adrian Edwards, Bethan Edwards, Angela Farr, Theresa Foster, Rachael Fothergill, Penny Gripper, Imogen Gunson, Alison Porter, Nigel Rees, Jason Scott, Helen Snooks, Alan Watkins

“…We gained informed consent to record and transcribe all telephone interviews. …”
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Saúde e desastres no Brasil: uma reflexão sobre os aspectos envolvidos em eventos hidrológicos e rompimento de barragens by Eliane Lima e Silva, Helen Gurgel, Carlos Machado de Freitas

“…In this context, disaster preparedness and response plans are needed in all municipalities at risk, and cannot be limited to the bureaucratic process of legislation and devoid of warning and alarm systems that effectively contribute to saving lives.…”
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Understanding through fantasy : applying a postcolonial lens to Christopher Paolini’s inheritance cycle by Sung, Grace Fong Mun

“…Here, I define “realistic” as our subjective reality outside the novel’s world of magic and dragons, problems that range from the personal to the public. …”
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An Experience of Telemedicine During COVID-19 Pandemic: Follow-up of Patients with Obesity Via Phone Interviews by Feray Akbaş, Hanife Usta Atmaca, Mehmet Emin Pişkinpaşa

“…The most common complaint was sleep disturbances and anxiety.Conclusion:Telemedicine is an easy, safe and effective follow-up method for chronic diseases like obesity at extraordinary times like the pandemic period we are going through. Its application can be broader after medical and legal regulations become clear to let both the patients and the healthcare professionals who use this method be safe in all aspects.…”
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A novel insight on SARS-CoV-2 S-derived fragments in the control of the host immunity by Thais Sibioni Berti Bastos, André Guilherme Portela de Paula, Rebeca Bosso dos Santos Luz, Anali M. B. Garnique, Marco A. A. Belo, Silas Fernandes Eto, Dayanne Carla Fernandes, Fausto Klabund Ferraris, Leticia Gomes de Pontes, Tábata Takahashi França, Leonardo José Gil Barcellos, Flavio P. Veras, Pamela Bermejo, Giovanna Guidelli, Carla Maneira, Fellipe da Silveira Bezerra de Mello, Gleidson Teixeira, Gonçalo Amarante Guimarães Pereira, Bianca H. Ventura Fernandes, Paulo R. S. Sanches, Helyson Lucas Bezerra Braz, Roberta Jeane Bezerra Jorge, Guilherme Malafaia, Eduardo M. Cilli, Danilo da Silva Olivier, Marcos Serrou do Amaral, Renata J. Medeiros, Antonio Condino-Neto, Luciani R. Carvalho, Glaucia M. Machado-Santelli, Ives Charlie-Silva, Jorge Galindo-Villegas, Tárcio Teodoro Braga

“…Abstract Despite all efforts to combat the pandemic of COVID-19, we are still living with high numbers of infected persons, an overburdened health care system, and the lack of an effective and definitive treatment. …”
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Islamic doctrines of citizenship in liberal democracies by March, A, March, Andrew F.

“…Chapter Two deals with the precise demands liberalism places on citizens, and the particular concerns of Muslims living in non-Muslim states. I show that before we can discuss the central liberal concerns of justifying state neutrality and individual freedoms to revise one's conception of the good, it is necessary to look at a series of questions related to Muslim belonging, loyalty and solidarity in a non-Muslim state. …”

Current state of the evidence on community treatments for people with complex emotional needs: a scoping review by Sarah Ledden, Luke Sheridan Rains, Merle Schlief, Phoebe Barnett, Brian Chi Fung Ching, Brendan Hallam, Mia Maria Günak, Thomas Steare, Jennie Parker, Sarah Labovitch, Sian Oram, Steve Pilling, Sonia Johnson, the C. E. N. Mental Health Policy Research Unit Group

“…The final search was conducted in November 2020. Results We included 226 papers in all (210 studies). Little relevant literature was published before 2000. …”
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Comparison of body pressure distribution in healthy subjects between bubble wrap and an emergency mattress laid on a cardboard bed: a randomized controlled crossover trial by Seiji Hamanishi, Yukiko Asada, Yu Ikushima, Yurika Ikeda, Mai Chinushi

“…Background It has been pointed out that the poor environment of evacuation shelters causes health problems and disaster-related deaths among evacuees, and we are concerned that their environment will deteriorate, particularly during a large-scale disaster due to a shortage of daily necessities. …”
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Do Professional Teachers Not Experience Stress? How does Islamic Perspective Manage Stress? by Anis Fauzi, Imroatun Imroatun, Ayu Jumaela, Yuli Rohmiyati, Anas Nasrudin

“…The conclusions are: First, how to manage stress according to the existing situation, namely: Faith in Allah SWT, sincere intention to practice the knowledge possessed by students, Absorbing the meaning of prayer and dhikr that we always pray to Allah SWT, Put your trust in Allah SWT, Accept what is the current situation and conditions, Be patient in dealing with all problems, and Always be grateful for the blessings that Allah SWT has given. …”
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ECO4RUPA: 5G-IoT Inclusive and Intelligent Routing Ecosystem with Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring by Rafael Fayos-Jordan, Raquel Araiz-Chapa, Santiago Felici-Castell, Jaume Segura-Garcia, Juan J. Perez-Solano, Jose M. Alcaraz-Calero

“…The increase and diversity of low-cost air quality (AQ) sensors, as well as their flexibility and low power consumption, offers us the opportunity to integrate them into broad AQ wireless sensor networks, with the aim of enabling real-time monitoring and higher spatial sampling density of pollution in all parts of cities. Considering that the vast majority of the population lives in cities and the increase in respiratory/allergic problems in a large part of the population, it is of great interest to offer services and applications to improve their quality of life by avoiding pollution exposure in their movements in the open air. …”
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The Relation between "Interpersonal Sensitivity" and "Quality of life" in the Armed Forces Retirees by Mahdi Hasani, Shadi Bagheri, Shahrzad Bagheri, Asaad Ranaei, Noureddin Niknam

“…One of the side findings of this study is the importance of continuous activity and more support for the activities of the Armed Forces Retirement Centers in order to increase interactions and reduce interpersonal sensitivity in retirees. Acknowledgments We thank all the managers, staff and members of the Retirees and Retirees Association of the Armed Forces of Tehran, Iran who helped us in this research. …”
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Mobile application for gas order and delivery system / Muhammad Rashid Sulaiman by Sulaiman, Muhammad Rashid

“…In today modern standards of living, hydrogen gas has been proclaimed as the crucial substance and widely used as fuels for vehicles, heating our homes, generate electricity and cooking our foods. …”
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