DEFICIENCY OF DEMOCRACY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: TO THE CONCEPT AND UNDERSTANDING OF PHENOMENOLOGY by Mykhaylo O. Baymuratov

“…Emphasis is placed on overcoming the phenomenology of the "democracy deficit" by objectifying and intensifying the system of communicative interaction of residents of territorial communities of EU member states in the context of developing forms of direct democracy, including new forms of democratic human participation in discussions and decision-making. local, regional self- government, as well as at the national and supranational levels.…”
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Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes: From Pathophysiology to Lifestyle Modifications by Alfredo Caturano, Maria Rocco, Giuseppina Tagliaferri, Alessia Piacevole, Davide Nilo, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Ilaria Iadicicco, Mariarosaria Donnarumma, Raffaele Galiero, Carlo Acierno, Celestino Sardu, Vincenzo Russo, Erica Vetrano, Caterina Conte, Raffaele Marfella, Luca Rinaldi, Ferdinando Carlo Sasso

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Exploring the relationship between established HIV risk factors and depressive symptoms amongst young women without HIV in two sites in South Africa. by Zanenhlanhla Gumbi, Celia Mehou-Loko, Lindi Masson, Makhosazana Mdladla, Nokuthula Maphumulo, Jo-Ann Passmore, Sanele Mbeje, Linda Gail Bekker, Disebo Potloane, Heather Jaspan, Nina Radzey, Andrea Abrahams, Rushil Harryparsad, Pamela Mkhize, Hilton Humphries

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>Adolescent girls are at high risk for depression and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. Poor mental health can increase vulnerability to risky sexual behaviours. …”
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Analisis Sistem Pelaksanaan Kelas Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Malalak dan Biaro Kabupaten Agam by Ayu Nurdiyan, Desmiwarti ., Rizanda Machmud

“…Analysis of input were lack of understanding of policy about antenatal class, lack of human resources and have not been trained for antenatal class, and inadequate infrastructure. …”
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A Novel Multiplex LAMP Assay for the Rapid and Accurate Diagnosis of Visceral Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania infantum from Iran by Sahar Samsami, Sahar Namavari, Saeed Ataei, Abdolmajid Ghasemian, Ava Yazdanpanah, Neda Sepahi, Gholamreza Hatam, Hossein Faramarzi, Hadi Mirzaei, Razie Ranjbar, Ali Ghanbariasad

“…Moreover, multiplex LAMP assay was evaluated and compared based on both standard strains and 55 clinical samples from humans as well as dogs. Various approaches were applied to interpret the multiplex LAMP reaction which deciphered a higher sensitivity when compared to the RT-qPCR for L. infantum (one copy number of plasmid, equal to 0.85 femtograms (fg) of plasmid concentration, and 0.004 parasite DNA per μL) detection while these three standard strains of Leishmania were confirmed to contain 40 DNA copies using RT-qPCR. …”
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Thematic Issue on “Red Beetroot as a Source of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Pigments” by Wiesław Wiczkowski

“…Due to the development of civilization diseases, increasing attention is paid not only to the nutritional value and sensory attractiveness of certain food-plants and their products but, above all, to their profile and content of bioactive compounds since these issues may have a positive impact on human health. The bioactive compounds of red beetroots that have been studied in the seven published articles of the Thematic Issue are of a varied nature and activity, ranging from betalains and saponins to phenolic acids and flavonoids. …”
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Pengaruh Kurang Tidur terhadap Berat Badan pada Tikus Wistar Jantan by Deby Nelsya Eka Putri, Ellyza Nasrul, Machdawaty Masri

“…<br />Kata kunci: kurang tidur, berat badan, tikus wistar</p><p>Abstract<br />Sleep deprivation lowers level of leptin and increases level of ghrelin which stimulates appetite and increases the likelihood of obesity in humans. In mice will increases food intake, but decreases the body weight due to high activity in mice. …”
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Lifestyle risk factors for overweight and obesity among rural Indian adults: a community-based prospective cohort study by Rajesh Kumar Rai, Sabri Bromage, Jan-Walter De Neve, Anamitra Barik

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Electroporation assisted delivery of Roussin salt porphyrin-based conjugated carbon nanoparticles for sono–X-ray–photodynamic prostate cancer in vitro and in vivo treatment by Samir Ali Abd El-Kaream, Abed Elrahman Ahmad Mohamad, Sohier Mahmoud El-Kholey, Samia Abd El-Moniem Ebied

“…Materials and methods Human PCa cells (DU-145) were used in the in vitro study, and the in vivo application groups of the study protocol were Swiss albino mice treated with N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) / testosterone only; they were not given any treatment to induce PCa. …”
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Game mechanics in eHealth interventions promoting self-management in young people with chronic diseases: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analyses from the eHealth Junio... by Sanne L Nijhof, Elise van de Putte, Fernando Estévez-López, Wichor M Bramer, Lisa Levelt, Job van ’t Veer, Micah M Hrehovcsik, Valentijn Visch, Manon H. J. Hillegers, Remco C Veltkamp

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Microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and common fish in tourist destinations by M. Go, A. Ybanez, A. Ilano, F. Cababat, L. De La Calzada

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The global concern over microplastic pollution has been on the rise, primarily due to its detrimental effects on marine ecosystems and the potential health risks it poses to humans. Tourism activities are the main sources of plastic waste that deteriorates into microplastics. …”
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Evaluation of Fracture Toughness, Color Stability, and Sorption Solubility of a Fabricated Novel Glass Ionomer Nano Zirconia-Silica-Hydroxyapatite Hybrid Composite Material by Sami D. Aldhuwayhi, Arbaz Sajjad, Wan Zaripah W. Bakar, Dasmawati Mohamad, Thirumulu P. Kannan, Imran A. Moheet

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Spectrum and trends of cancer among HIV patients in Southwestern Uganda. by Raymond Atwine, Mitala Yekosani, Abraham Birungi, Brian Ssenkumba, Barbra Tuhamize, Richard Ezinga, Keneth Male, Taseera Kabanda

“…The study was aimed at studying the changing spectrum and trends of cancer among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients in southwestern Uganda.…”
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Noninvasive Detection of Alpha-Amylase in Saliva Using Screen-Printed Carbon Electrodes: A Promising Biomarker for Clinical Oral Diagnostics by Reviansyah FH, Ristin AD, Rauf AA, Sepirasari PD, Alim FN, Nur Y, Takarini V, Yusuf M, Aripin D, Susilawati S, Komariah M, Alam BYCSSS

“…Faris Hernando Reviansyah,1,&ast; Azzahra Delvyra Ristin,1,&ast; Adil Abdul Rauf,2 Prisilia Dita Sepirasari,2 Fahmi Nur Alim,2 Yuspian Nur,3 Veni Takarini,4 Muhammad Yusuf,5 Dudi Aripin,6 Sri Susilawati,7 Maria Komariah,8 Boy Yoseph Cahya Sunan Sakti Syah Alam9 1Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia; 2Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia; 3Laboratory of Research and Development of FARMAKA TROPIS, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, East Kalimantan, 75119, Indonesia; 4Department of Dental Materials and Technology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia; 5Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, 45363, Indonesia; 6Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia; 7Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia; 8Department of Fundamental Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia; 9Faculty of Geological Engineering, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Jawa Barat, 45363, Indonesia&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Faris Hernando Reviansyah, Email faris21001@mail.unpad.ac.idBackground: Biomarkers are essential tools for diagnosing diseases. Saliva, as a human fluid, effectively reflects the body’s condition due to its rich composition. …”
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Chondroitin Sulphate-Chitosan Based Nanogels Loaded with Naringenin-&beta;-Cyclodextrin Complex as Potential Tool for the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy: A Formulation Study by Zucca G, Vigani B, Valentino C, Ruggeri M, Marchesi N, Pascale A, Giovilli G, Malavasi L, Sandri G, Rossi S

“…Cytotoxicity and internalization were assessed in vitro using Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC). The NAR/β-CD complex was prepared and evaluated for morphology, complexation efficiency, and solubility. …”
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Therapeutic potential of Chromolaena odorata, Vernonia amygdalina, and Cymbopogon citratus against pathogenic Bacteria by Udensi Justina Ugochi, Anyanwu Charles Obinna, Emedoh Andrew Emeka, Anyanwu Emilia Oluchi, Danladi Makeri, Pius Theophilus, Ezera Agwu

“…Since the promising findings were based on an in vitro study, we recommend clinical trials to establish safe and effective doses of those plant extracts in humans.…”
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Investigation on the effectiveness of a new hoof care product to sustainably reduce and prevent digital dermatitis in dairy cow herds by K. Grimm, A. Fiedler, C. Kröger

“…Commonly used hoof care products such as formalin or copper sulfate applied through foot baths or by spraying hindfeet are often irritant to the skin as well as harmful to the environment or human health, and scientifically proven evidence of their efficacy is scarce. …”
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Amygdalin Promotes Fracture Healing through TGF-β/Smad Signaling in Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Jun Ying, Qinwen Ge, Songfeng Hu, Cheng Luo, Fengyi Lu, Yikang Yu, Taotao Xu, Shuaijie Lv, Lei Zhang, Jie Shen, Di Chen, Peijian Tong, Luwei Xiao, Ju Li, Hongting Jin, Pinger Wang

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Case of Superficial Cancer Located at the Pharyngoesophageal Junction Which Was Dissected by Endoscopic Laryngopharyngeal Surgery Combined with Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection by Kenro Kawada, Tatsuyuki Kawano, Taro Sugimoto, Kazuya Yamaguchi, Yuudai Kawamura, Toshihiro Matsui, Masafumi Okuda, Taichi Ogo, Yuuichiro Kume, Yutaka Nakajima, Andres Mora, Takuya Okada, Akihiro Hoshino, Yutaka Tokairin, Yasuaki Nakajima, Ryuhei Okada, Yusuke Kiyokawa, Fuminori Nomura, Takahiro Asakage, Ryo Shimoda, Takashi Ito

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Cross-sectional association among dietary habits, periodontitis, and uncontrolled diabetes in Hispanics: the LLIPDS study by Hunter Smith, David Travis Thomas, Gabriela Nicole Vázquez-Morales, Lakin Puckett, María Del Mar Rodriguez, Arnold Stromberg, Luciana Macchion Shaddox, Mauro Pedrine Santamaria, Kevin Pearce, Oelisoa Mireille Andriankaja

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