Employing algal extract for the fabrication of bimetallic nanoparticles: A powerful solution against tomato pathogenic fungi by Reham M. Aldahasi, Kawther Aabed, Sahar S. Alghamdi, Afrah E. Mohammed

“…The nanoparticles were thoroughly characterized using advanced techniques, including UV–visible spectrophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. …”
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The Polymorphisms with Cataract Susceptibility Impair the EPHA2 Receptor Stability and Its Cytoprotective Function by Jin Yang, Dan Li, Qi Fan, Lei Cai, Xiaodi Qiu, Peng Zhou, Yi Lu

“…Thus, our study not only sheds the light on the potential cytoprotective function of EPHA2 signaling in lens but also provides the cellular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of age-related cataract.…”
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Enhancing foster care relationships through attachment-based intervention: the safe families study protocol, a randomized controlled trial of the circle of security parenting progr... by Mathieu Pereira, Lauriane Sedes, Emilie Gadéa, Rebecca Shankland

“…The study will also explore potential moderators of treatment outcome, and shed light on the subjective experiences of participants. …”
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Promotion of healthy eating patterns among employees of a primary health care unit by Paula Martins Horta, Luana Caroline dos Santos, Roseli Gomes de Andrade

“…Six weekly activities relating to food and nutrition education were carried out and their themes were: food groups and healthy eating; physical activity practice and adequate water ingestion; milk and dairy and the importance of calcium; fruits and the importance of using whole foods; nutritional labeling, whole grains and diet vs. light; sodium consumption and aromatic herbs. Posters and murals were presented, food degustation was promoted, folders were given and giveaways promoted. …”
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The Qur’ans of the Spanish Moriscos and the Tatars of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania: Drawing Comparisons and Tracing Patterns by Katarzyna K. Starczewska

“…In order to shed more light on the phenomenon of European Muslim cultures, in this paper I will present various manuscript examples of these groups’ Qur’anic translations, and draw some preliminary conclusions regarding the information that can be retrieved from this kind of sources. …”
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Records Utilization and Service Delivery in The Central Registry at Kabale District Local Government. by Namanya, Ovet

“…The purpose of the study was to assess records utilization and service delivery in the Central Registry at Kabale District Local Government. In light of the aim of the study, the following objectives were to; find out the categories of records maintained at the Central Registry at Kabale District local Governance, to establish the challenges faced in the utilization of records at Central Registry at Kabale District local governance and to suggest the possible solutions to the identified challenges faced in the utilization of records and service delivery at Central Registry at Kabale District local governance. …”
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Public Procurement Procedures and Service Delivery. A Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council. by Musiimenta, Prossy

“…The findings of this study revealed that there were factors affecting service delivery in local governments of Uganda which include poor infrastructure, corruption, risk of integrity, lack of enough finance, and poor communication. In light of these findings, it was recommended that the government should invest more in the will to expand the political capacity necessary to implement and enforce the very comprehensive procurement regulations and prepare a proper and comprehensive procurement legal framework and government in its bid to develop Uganda should focus on fighting corruption in public procurement which manifests itself in bribery of evaluation and tender board members, facility payments, embezzlement, influence peddling, favoritism and conflict of interest. …”
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A Platform For Solar Energy An Alternative Source For Kabale District at Kabale University. by Amanya, Devis

“…The solar panel is positioned where it can receive maximum light. Silicon solar cells produced an efficiency of 20% for the first time in 1985. …”
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Impact of Architectural Sculpture Design on Buildings: A Case Study of Kigezi Region. by Tumwekwase, Boaz

“…It is not merely construction, but a dialogue between materiality and imagination, a dance of shadows and light. Sculpture stands, not just in physical dimensions, but also as a sculpture of thought, representing the architect's silent conversation with time and culture. …”
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Green Strategy–Based Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…An X-ray diffraction analysis generated four peaks for both Prunus africana extract (PAE) and Camellia sinensis extract (CSE) biosynthesized AgNPs positioned at 2θ angles of 38.2°, 44.4°, 64.5°, and 77.4° corresponding to crystal planes (111), (200), (220), and (311), respectively. A dynamic light-scattering analysis registered the mean zeta potential of +6.3mV and +0.9 mV for PAE and CSE biosynthesized nanoparticles, respectively. …”
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Elevated Bile Acids Induce Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders in Chronic Liver DiseasesSummary by Lan Zhou, Min Yan, Qin Luo, Wen Qiu, Yu-Ru Guo, Xiao-Qing Guo, Hong-Bin Yu, Jing-Ru Huo, Yan-Lin Feng, De-Ping Wang, Teng Sun, Kai-Fang Wang, Jian-Yun Shi, Xuan Shang, Mei-Na Wu, Lin Wang, Ji-Min Cao

“…Cholemia also blunted the light entrainment response and light-induced phase change of SCN mediated by the neurons expressing gastrin releasing peptide through Tgr5-Per2 axis. …”
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Analysis of the Rights and Obligations of Stakeholders in China’s National Park Concession System by Le ZHONG, Zhicong ZHAO

“…The findings of this research shed light on several pivotal issues within the idealized “ought to be” state of the concession system. …”
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Petrology of Oligocene Lalehzar igneous rocks in the southeast of Saveh-Naein-Jiroft magmatic belt by Fatemeh Sepidbar, Bahareh Borouzi Niyat

“…These rocks are depleted in Nb and Ti and enriched in light rare earth elements and large ion lithophile elements. …”
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Development of financial performance of food retailers as an attribute behind the increase of food insecurity in selected Central and Eastern European Countries by Oksana Dubanych, Jan Vavřina, Josef Polák

“…This article traces the research gap in addressing food insecurity by focusing on the role of food retail chains in the former “Eastern Bloc” in light of unprecedented food price inflation and the resulting scale of demand for the services of food banks. …”
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Pathobiology of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma by Pier Paolo Piccaluga, Anna Gazzola, Claudia Mannu, Claudio Agostinelli, Francesco Bacci, Elena Sabattini, Carlo Sagramoso, Roberto Piva, Fernando Roncolato, Giorgio Inghirami, Stefano A. Pileri

“…The authors revise the concept of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in the light of the recently updated WHO classification of Tumors of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues both on biological and clinical grounds. …”
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Highly Sensitive Colorimetric Assay for Determining Fe3+ Based on Gold Nanoparticles Conjugated with Glycol Chitosan by Kyungmin Kim, Yun-Sik Nam, Yeonhee Lee, Kang-Bong Lee

“…Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry showed that the bound Fe3+ was coordinated to the oxygen atoms of the ethylene glycol in GC, which resulted in a significant color change from light red to dark midnight blue due to aggregation. …”
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a Multisystem Pathology: Insights into the Role of TNFα by Massimo Tortarolo, Daniele Lo Coco, Pietro Veglianese, Antonio Vallarola, Maria Teresa Giordana, Gabriella Marcon, Ettore Beghi, Marco Poloni, Michael J. Strong, Anand M. Iyer, Eleonora Aronica, Caterina Bendotti

“…We review and discuss the role of TNFα in ALS in the light of its multisystem nature.…”
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Root growth dynamics and allocation as a response to rapid and local changes in soil moisture by S. Ceolin, S. Ceolin, S. J. Schymanski, S. J. Schymanski, D. van Dusschoten, R. Koller, J. Klaus

“…Hydromatching in maize appears to be a dynamic and reversible phenomenon, for which the investment in biomass is continuously promoted in wet soil volumes and/or halted in drier soil volumes. This sheds new light onto the plasticity of root systems of maize plants and their ability to adjust to local and sudden changes in soil moisture, as would be expected due to patchy infiltration after rainfall or irrigation events.…”
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Repairable electronic products for the circular economy: a review of design for repair features, practices and measures to contrast obsolescence by Nataliia Roskladka, Gianmarco Bressanelli, Nicola Saccani, Giovanni Miragliotta

“…The identified DfR features, practices and measures are then organized into a comprehensive framework, which sheds light on the operationalization of repair as a CE strategy and support designers and R&D engineers in designing products to be repaired. …”
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Fetuin-B and oxidative stress disrupt placental trophoblasts during maternal undernourishment by Mia Camilliere, Marella R. Verde, Michael S. Wolin, May M. Rabadi, Brian B. Ratliff

“…MUN and fetuin-B reduced mitochondrial metabolism and function, promoting mitochondrial dysregulation and superoxide generation in MUN trophoblasts.Conclusions Our study sheds light on the mechanisms responsible for MUN-induced placental insufficiency while identifying therapeutic agents as possible add-on interventions.…”
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