Taxonomic and ecophysiological characteristics of actinobacteria in soils of the dry steppe zone of the Selenga Highlands (Western Transbaikalia) by E. P. Nikitina, L. B. Buyantueva, E. Yu. Abidueva, C. H. Sun

“…The highest bacterial counts were observed in the subsurface and middle horizons of the studied soils. 28 strains of Gram-positive bacteria represented by thin-branched mycelium, coccoid and bacilliform forms were isolated. …”
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Comparison of the Efficiency of Lepidium sativum, Ficus carica, and Punica granatum Methanolic Extracts in Relieving Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia of Streptozotocin-Induced Diab... by Shimaa Ramadan, Amany Mohamed Hegab, Yahya S. Al-Awthan, Mohammed Ali Al-Duais, Ahmed A. Tayel, Mahmoud A. Al-Saman

“…A significant increase in HbAlc levels was also observed with L. sativum extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg compared to diabetic controls. …”
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The association between the dietary inflammatory index during pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes: a prospective cohort study and a meta-analysis by Nastaran Payandeh, Hossein Shahinfar, Ahmad Jayedi, Majid Mirmohammadkhani, Alireza Emadi, Sakineh Shab-Bidar

“…We systematically searched the literature to conduct a meta-analysis of observational studies (PROSPERO: CRD42022331703). To estimate the summary relative risk for the highest versus lowest category of DII, a random-effects meta-analysis was performed. …”
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Impact of pre-pregnancy body mass index on preeclampsia by Jing Mao, Hanxiang Sun, Qinxin Shen, Chang Zou, Yuanyuan Yang, Qiaoling Du

“…The relationship between risks of preeclampsia or severe preeclampsia and pre-pregnancy BMI were further explored, with an evaluation of potential modification by maternal age.ResultsA lower risk of developing preeclampsia was observed in the underweight population, with an OR of 0.604 (95%CI, 0.507–0.719). …”
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Occupational injuries, mental workload and coping strategies among the nursing workforce in the Eastern Region of Ghana: a multi-centre study by Collins Atta Poku, Abital Ayergo Ahulu, Janet Otomo, Doris Hagan, Catherine Kroamah Dwumfour, Joseph Shahadu Issifu, Veronica Dzomeku

“…A significant correlation was observed between mental workload and various occupational injuries. …”
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De-biasing microbiome sequencing data: bacterial morphology-based correction of extraction bias and correlates of chimera formation by Luise Rauer, Amedeo De Tomassi, Christian L. Müller, Claudia Hülpüsch, Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, Matthias Reiger, Avidan U. Neumann

“…Contaminants originated mostly from buffers, and considerable cross-contamination was observed in low-input samples. Comparing the microbiome composition of the cell mocks to corresponding DNA mocks revealed taxon-specific protocol-dependent extraction bias. …”
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Clinical and measurement variables affecting halitosis intensity following cysteine challenge test by Wanki Lee, Jung Hwan Jo, Young-Seok Park, Ji Woon Park

“…However, several aspects related to the test including evaluation timing and total duration following cysteine loading has not been investigated in-depth and a standardized protocol is yet to be established. This observational study compared concentrations of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) following cysteine challenge at various time points based on different measurement tools to investigate clinical factors influencing the results. …”
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Electrocatalytic Properties of Calcium Titanate, Strontium Titanate, and Strontium Calcium Titanate Powders Synthesized by Solution Combustion Technique by Oratai Jongprateep, Nicha Sato, Ratchatee Techapiesancharoenkij, Krissada Surawathanawises

“…The highest peak current was observed in Sr0.5Ca0.5TiO3 powder. The superior electrocatalytic performance of Sr0.5Ca0.5TiO3 might be attributed to lower bandgap energy, which consequently facilitates higher electron transfer. …”
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Monitoring Salivary Levels of Interleukin 1 Beta (IL-1β) and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) for Two Years of Orthodontic Treatment: A Prospective Pilot Study by Hülya Çevik-Aras, Fadimana Isik-Altun, Hatice Kilic-Tok, Julia Naoumova

“…A gradual increase in IL-1β and VEGF was observed at alignment, reaching significance at space closure (p=0.002 and p=0.025, respectively). …”
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Malaria and Helminth Coinfection among Children at the Douala Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital by Ashungafack Flavio, Yamssi Cedric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Vincent Khan Payne

“…Coinfection of malaria and helminth was observed with a prevalence of 6.90%. Associations of malaria-helminth coinfection with age groups, parent’s educational level, type of latrine, and source of water factors were not statistically significant (p>0.05), while the prevalence of the coinfection with respect to parent’s occupation, presence of stagnant water around homes, washing of hands after using the toilet, and washing of fruits before eating was statistically significant (p<0.05). …”
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Ultra-processed food intake, genetic polymorphisms, and the risk of dyslipidemia in the adult Korean population by Minsu Cho, Heejin Lee, Jung Eun Lee

“…Conclusions: No significant association was observed between ultra-processed food intake and the overall risk of dyslipidemia, nor in subgroups of polygenic scores for dyslipidemia among Korean adults with low ultra-processed food intake. …”
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Aspects of Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Related to Neuroprotection, Regeneration, and Functional Plasticity in the Adult Brain by N. David Åberg, Katarina Gustafson Brywe, Jörgen Isgaard

“…The increase of IGF-I on endothelial cell phenotype may explain the increase in cerebral arteriole density observed after GH treatment. The functional role of GH and IGF-I in the adult brain will be reviewed with reference to neurotransmitters, glucose metabolism, cerebral blood flow, gap junctional communication, dendritic arborization, exercise, enriched environment, depression, learning, memory, and aging.Briefly, these findings suggest that IGF-I functions as a putative regenerative agent in the adult CNS. …”
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Effect of phenylbutazone administration on the enteroinsular axis in horses with insulin dysregulation by Kate L. Kemp, Jazmine E. Skinner, François‐René Bertin

“…Conclusion and Clinical Importance Glucose‐dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, aGLP‐1 and GLP‐2 do not mediate the decrease in glucose and insulin concentrations observed after phenylbutazone administration. Only GIP was repeatedly associated with ID status, calling into question the role of the enteroinsular axis in ID.…”
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Putative and pretreatment drug resistance mutations in reverse transcriptase gene among untreated chronic hepatitis B patients at Arifin Achmad Regional District Hospital, Riau, In... by Arfianti Arfianti, Fauzia Andrini Djojosugito, Maisaroh Maisaroh, Hendra Asputra, Dita Kartika Sari, Tubagus Odih Rhomdani Wahid

“…In addition, F221Y and N238H/Q mutations were frequently observed in genotype B, while V224 I was only found in patients infected with genotype C (p=0.000). …”
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Pathogenetic Substantiation of the Therapeutic Impact on Microbiota in Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Yu. O. Shulpekova, G. H. Babaeva, V. Yu. Rusyaev

“…Similar changes are observed in inflammatory bowel diseases. Reduced microbial diversity increases susceptibility to intestinal infections and parasitoses, including those caused by protozoa conditionally pathogenic for adults, such as Blastocystis hominis hominis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Giardia lamblia. …”
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Synthesis and Properties of a Polymer-Modified Material for Thin Spray-On Liners in Mine Roadways by Lianjun Chen, Xuekai Jiang, Zhaoxia Liu, Xiangfei Cui, Guoming Liu, Zhi Zhou, Qizheng Dong

“…It was disclosed that addition of an appropriate amount of polyacrylate emulsion can enhance the effects of fibers. By observing the morphologies of the materials’ bonding surfaces and comparing the factors influencing bonding strength between both dry and wet walls, it was uncovered that the adhesive property of cement-based sealing materials was mainly affected by the water-cement ratio. …”
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Metabolic Profile in a Cohort of Young Sicilian Patients with Klinefelter’s Syndrome: The Role of Irisin by Stefano Radellini, Valentina Guarnotta, Vincenzo Sciabica, Giuseppe Pizzolanti, Carla Giordano

“…The purpose of our real-life observational study was to investigate the metabolic and anthropometric parameters in a population of patients with Klinefelter syndrome compared to a group of healthy age-matched subjects. …”
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How much missing data is too much to impute for longitudinal health indicators? A preliminary guideline for the choice of the extent of missing proportion to impute with multiple i... by K. P. Junaid, Tanvi Kiran, Madhu Gupta, Kamal Kishore, Sujata Siwatch

“…Caution is warranted for missing proportions between 50 and 70%, as moderate alterations are observed. Proportions beyond 70% lead to significant variance shrinkage and compromised data reliability, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging imputation limitations for practical decision-making.…”
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The Effect of Banana Bacteria Wilt on The Socio-Economic Welfare of Farmers in Ruhinda Sub-County Rukungiri District . by Tayebwa, Rameka

“…The researcher employed a descriptive research design and data was collected using interview, observation and questionnaire methods. The study results on importance of banana production in Ruhinda sub-county Rukungiri district indicated that, the highest number of the respondents mentioned food security while the least number of the respondents mentioned source of mulch for maintaining and improving soil fertility. …”
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Challenges Faced By Literature Teachers In Rwahi-Rwentobo Town Council Ntungamo District. by Kokunda, Rosemary

“…The methods that were used in data collection included questionnaires, observation, and interview. Data collected was edited, coded, entered into computer and analyzed with excel, a Microsoft statistical package, the results were presented in tables. …”
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