INFLUENCE OF TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ON THE CHANGING LOCAL CLIMATE IN NIGERIA’S SOUTHWESTERN CITIES by Umar Obafemi SALISU, Simeon Oluwagbenga FASINA, Hazzan Tunde SHODUNKE, Ayobami Ademola AKANMU, Sekinat Motunrayo SANNI, Samuel Oluwaseyi OLORUNFEMI

“…The study found that 60% of the motorists were middle-aged (aged between 36 and 45). The majority (70%) drive an average of 100 to 150 km, and premium motor spirit (PMS) is the primary source of energy for 95% of them. …”
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Evaluating the strength, durability and porosity characteristics of alluvial clay stabilized with marble dust as a sustainable binder by Mohamad Hanafi, Israf Javed, Abdullah Ekinci

“…More marble dust, however, led to greater mass loss at both curing ages, attributed to reduced cement content.…”
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Impact of Visit-to-Visit Triglyceride-Glucose Index Variability on the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly by Fei Chen, Ying Pan, Ziqing Liu, Rong Huang, Jing Wang, Jian Shao, Yaqin Gong, Xiyi Sun, Xiaobo Jiang, Weihao Wang, Zhaoqiang Li, Shao Zhong, Qi Pan, Kaixin Zhou

“…Background. The aging population is increasingly susceptible to cardiovascular disease (CVD). …”
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An appropriate DNA input for bisulfite conversion reveals LINE-1 and Alu hypermethylation in tissues and circulating cell-free DNA from cancers. by Trang Thi Quynh Tran, Tung The Pham, Than Thi Nguyen, Trang Hien Do, Phuong Thi Thu Luu, Uyen Quynh Nguyen, Linh Dieu Vuong, Quang Ngoc Nguyen, Son Van Ho, Hang Viet Dao, Tong Van Hoang, Lan Thi Thuong Vo

“…So far, the hypomethylation status of LINE-1 and Alu in cellular and extracellular DNA has long been considered a prevailing hallmark of ageing-related diseases and cancer. This study demonstrated that errors in LINE-1 and Alu methylation level measurements were caused by an excessive input quantity of genomic DNA used for bisulfite conversion. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor for early mortality in older patients requiring hemodialysis; insights for hemodialysis access planning by Hyo Kee Kim, Heungman Jun, Sun-Young Ko

“…Conclusion The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was a risk factor associated with one-year mortality in patients aged ≥ 70 years. However, further research is required to determine whether these can be used for predictive purposes.…”
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Effect of Thermal Treatment on the Extraction and Antioxidant and Antiglycation Activities of (Poly)phenols from <i>Ribes magellanicum</i> by Felipe Ávila, Natalia Martinez, Nicolás Mora, Katherine Márquez, Felipe Jiménez-Aspee

“…PEEs of raw samples showed increased values of total (poly)phenols (TPC), TEAC, and FRAP and decreased IC₅₀ values of fluorescent advanced glycation end products (AGEs) with increasing water content. An increase in TPC and FRAP values was observed for TT samples, but an increase in the IC₅₀ values of fluorescent AGEs for PEEs with increasing water content was observed. …”
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Effects of 60Co-γ Ray Irradiation on the Quality of Ponkan Peels by WANG Xue, PAN Zhaoping, LI Wenge, SU Zhipeng, CHEN Jiaxu, HE Shuang, FU Fuhua

“…This study provides a reference for accelerating the aging of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae as well as a basis for the development and utilization of Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae products.…”
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Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among University Students in Hodeida Province, Yemen by Abdullah Ahmed Al-alimi, Salem Bashanfer, Mohammed Abdo Morish

“…The overall prevalence of IDA was 30.4%  (n=152), of whom 54.00% were females (n=82) and 46.0% were males (n=70). Students aged 20–22 years were found more anemic with prevalence 59.2% than students aged 17–19 years (25.0%) and 23–25 years (15.8%). …”
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In vitro Evaluation of Repair Bond Strength to Bulk-fill Composites Using Two Silane-Free Universal Adhesives, with and without Silane Application by Alara AKSOY, Nazmiye DÖNMEZ

“…Then all samples were kept in an incubator to simulate the aging process at 37 °C for one month. Aged composite samples were embedded in acrylic resin. …”
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Microstructural Evolution and Oxidation Resistance of Fe-30Ni-15Cr Alloy for Internal Combustion Engine Valves Under Long-Term High-Temperature Exposure and Heat Treatment by Yuguo Tu, Xueshan Xiao, Zhiyuan Zhu, Linzhen Zhou

“…To elucidate the evolution of the microstructure and properties of Ni30 alloy under different thermal treatment conditions, a systematic study was conducted on the microstructural transformation of the alloy’s strengthening γ′ phase following solution treatment and aging, as well prolonged exposure at 750 °C, and the oxidation behavior of the Ni30 alloy was examined. …”
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Experiences of internationally educated nurses working with older adults: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Marianne Saragosa, Reham Abdelhalim, Eleni Philippopoulos, Ann Vo

“…At the same time, high-income countries are facing a rapidly ageing and more complex older adult population. Demands for more responsive health care services are driving systems of care to meet the evolving needs of the ageing population. …”
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Dynamic switching between brain networks predicts creative ability by Qunlin Chen, Yoed N. Kenett, Zaixu Cui, Hikaru Takeuchi, Andreas Fink, Mathias Benedek, Daniel C. Zeitlen, Kaixiang Zhuang, James Lloyd-Cox, Ryuta Kawashima, Jiang Qiu, Roger E. Beaty

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Risk factors affecting COVID-19 case fatality rate: A quantitative analysis of top 50 affected countries by Poh Hui Goh, Wafiah Ilyani Mahari, Norhadyrah Izazie Ahad, Li Ling Chaw, Nurolaini Kifli, Bey-Hing Goh, Siang Fei Yeoh, Khang Wen Goh, Long Chiau Ming

“…The following seven variables were included in the analysis, based on data availability and completeness: 1) proportion of people aged 65 above, 2) proportion of male in the population, 3) smoking prevalence, and 4) number of hospital beds. …”
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Features of distribution and ecology of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the Carpathian National Park (Ukraine) by Oleksandr Kyseliuk, Bohdanna Kalynchuk, Yurii Motruk

“…The results show that the brown bear prefers middle-aged spruce and fir plantations (38.7%). Bear tracks are also frequently found in middle-aged stands with dense crown closure (26.5 %), which may indicate the importance of dense forests for bears. …”
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The psychometric properties of the child anxiety and depression life interference scale (CADLIS) by Maddison O’Gradey-Lee, Alana Jones, Esther Gandhi, Heidi Lyneham, Ronald M. Rapee, Jennifer L. Hudson

“…Method A total of 672 parents of children aged 4–18 years completed the CADLIS-P, and 627 children aged 7–18 years completed the CADLIS-C. …”
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The child and adolescent patient’s profiles and usefulness of instant collaborative video consultations of tele-psychiatrists with primary care doctors by Rajendra K Madegowda, P Lakshmi Nirisha, Gajanan Ganapati Sabhahit, Narayana Manjunatha, Channavaeerachari Naveen Kumar, Suresh Bada Math

“…Results: Among the 41 patients, there were 19 males (46.3%) and 22 females (53.7%), aged between 10 and 17 years. The study identified six key learning themes: clinical assessment, identification and diagnosis, counseling for children and parents, pharmacotherapy, and legal aspects. …”
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The impact of nutritional status on centenarians’ physical, mental, and functional health by Ivan David Lozada-Martinez, Laura Vindas-Meza, Sandra Castelblanco-Toro, Juan Carlos Salazar-Uribe, Juan-Manuel Anaya

“…These findings are relevant for decision-making in general and specialized healthcare and for public health policymakers to build evidence-based strategies to promote healthy aging.…”
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A Novel Approach to Cognitive Load Measurement in N-Back Tasks Using Wearable Sensors, Empirical Mode Decomposition With Machine Learning, and Explainable AI for Feature Importance by Aakanksha Dayal, Ziaullah Khan, Kiramat Ullah, Hee-Cheol Kim

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On The Possible Leakage of ET-RR1 Liquid Waste Tank: Hydrological and Migration Modes Studies by N. S. Mahmoud, S. T. EL-Hemamy

“…Therefore, at present, it faces a serious problem due to aging equipment, especially those directly in contact with the environment such as the underground settling tanks of nuclear and radioactive waste. …”
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Folliculin Interacting Protein 1 (FNIP-1) expression and capillary density in gastrocnemius muscle tissue of mice after biological maturation period by Sinta Ayu Choiriyah, Bambang Purwanto, Viskasari Pintoko Kalanjati, Raden Argarini, Anisah Rosydiyah

“…Methodology: Thirty-six male mice were divided into mature groups aged eight weeks and immature groups aged four weeks. …”
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