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Push and pull factors influencing preference for traditional healing by jaundiced patients in Bangladesh

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by Md. Ismail Gazi, Hema Binte Hamid, A. B. M. Alauddin Chowdhury

Background

Jaundice is a significant health issue in Bangladesh. Many patients choose traditional medicine (TM) over conventional medicine (CM) for treating jaundice. This study aimed to identify and analyze the push and pull factors influencing the preferences of jaundiced patients for traditional healing methods in Bangladesh.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used a mixed-methods approach. Two focus group discussions... Читать дальше...

Exploring social perceptions of everyday smartglass use in Australia

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by Fareed Kaviani, Ben Lyall, Sjaan Koppel

Smartglasses like Ray-Ban Stories by Meta are now commercially available, offering users features like photography, videography, music playback, phone calls, and content sharing. While existing research identifies barriers to adoption, no study has investigated the social acceptability of these commercially available devices. This is crucial because devices like Ray-Ban Stories are considered precursors to Augmented Reality-enabled smartglasses,... Читать дальше...

Coverage and determinants of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in Cameroon, Guinea, Mali, and Nigeria

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by M. D. Nahid Hassan Nishan, Khadiza Akter

Introduction

Malaria poses a serious issue for pregnant women in African regions. It is crucial to comprehend the various factors that impact receiving IPTp during ANC checkups. These are important for the well-being of both pregnant mothers and their unborn children. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the determinants of IPTp coverage among women in Cameroon, Guinea, Mali, and Nigeria.

Methodology

This cross-sectional study utilized... Читать дальше...

The effectiveness of language nursing intervention on mental health in children with poor language skills

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by Xi Shu, Yingzi Xiao, Lingzhi Yang

Background

Mental health issues in adulthood often start in childhood, so it’s important to identify these issues early and find ways to manage them. To our knowledge, no study was found that evaluated the long-term effects of language nursing intervention on mental health in children with poor language skills. This study, therefore, aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of a language nursing intervention on the mental health of children with poor language skills. Читать дальше...

The effects of financial spatial structure on household financial vulnerability: Evidence from China

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by Hang Gao

Based on the panel data of Chinese Family Panel Studies (CFPS) and cities from 2012 to 2020, this paper explores the impact of financial spatial structure on household financial vulnerability and the moderating effect of financial regulation and financial technology from the perspective of the “local market effects” and “spatial spillover effects” of finance. It is indicated that: firstly, the “local market effects” and “spatial spillover effects” of financial spatial structure... Читать дальше...

Exploring the employment experiences of young adults with multiple minoritized identities: A qualitative study focusing on race and non-apparent disabilities

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by Sally Lindsay, Natanela Dain, Shaelynn Hsu

Youth with disabilities often encounter many challenges in securing employment. Although the common barriers that youth face are well documented, little is known about the experiences of youth who have multiple minoritized identities in finding and maintaining employment. Youth with disabilities who belong to racial minoritized groups may encounter ableism and racism and other forms of discrimination at work. Exploring the experiences of racial... Читать дальше...

How Do Personal Attributes Shape AI Dependency in Chinese Higher Education Context? Insights from Needs Frustration Perspective

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by Wenjun Zhong, Jianghua Luo, Ya Lyu

Objective

The adoption of Generative AI in education presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly regarding its potential to foster student dependency. However, the psychological drivers of this dependency remain unclear. This study addresses this gap by applying the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model and Basic Psychological Needs (BPN) theory to explore how specific personality traits—neuroticism, self-critical perfectionism... Читать дальше...

Elephant Rumblings: A’s announce 2025 schedule

Athletics Nation 

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MLB news roundup

Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! Hope you had a safe and happy Halloween.

The 2024 MLB season is officially over. Walker Buehler pitched the final inning of the World Series on Wednesday, earning his first career save in the process. Yesterday, he and other eligible players like Juan Soto and Alex Bregman became free agents.

Offseason activities will now begin in earnest. Gold Glove awards will be announced on Sunday... Читать дальше...

Remembering Doug Bird

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The former Royals pitcher died last month.

Doug Bird, one of the Royals’ first closers, passed away recently at the age of 74. Closer wasn’t even the appropriate term for a pitcher like Bird. They were called “firemen.” These were hurlers who could throw multiple innings or start a game when needed. Closers are cool. Firemen were awesome.

Bird was drafted four times, the first time by the Indians out of high school. Cleveland took him in the 29th round of the 1968 draft. Читать дальше...