Harnessing Big Heterogeneous Data to Evaluate the Potential Impact of HIV Responses Among Key Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for the Boloka Data Repository Initiative by Refilwe Nancy Phaswana Mafuya, Edith Phalane, Amrita Rao, Kalai Willis, Katherine Rucinski, K Alida Voet, Amal Abdulrahman, Claris Siyamayambo, Betty Sebati, Mohlago Seloka, Musa Jaiteh, Lerato Lucia Olifant, Katharine Journeay, Haley Sisel, Xiaoming Li, Bankole Olatosi, Neset Hikmet, Prashant Duhoon, Francois Wolmarans, Yegnanew A Shiferaw, Lifutso Motsieloa, Mashudu Rampilo, Stefan Baral

“…The Boloka data repository will be made accessible to stakeholders and authorized users (stage 5). ResultsThe protocol was funded by the South African Medical Research Council following external peer reviews (December 2022). …”
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Serum Level Alteration of IL-6, IL-1β, and IFN-γ in Groups of Healthy Adults with Oxidative DNA Damage in Najaf Governorate by Dhuha S. Saleh, Hayder S. Hussain, Hasan N. Al-Haidari, Samia K. Abbas, Ayaid K. Zgair, Seenaa M. Ali

“…According to previous authors' findings, all participants had uranium contamination in their urine and blood samples, and also, they had DNA damage according to the level of urinary 8-OHdG compound. …”
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Job satisfaction amongst special education teachers by Z. S. Alkayed, S. M. Al Ali, M. M. Al Masa’deh

“…Methodology and research methods. The authors developed a questionnaire to measure the level of job satisfaction, and a scale to measure the attitudes towards working with children with disabilities in the sample, validity and reliability were verified. …”
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The Upregulation of IL-1β Induced by Cisplatin Triggers PI3K/AKT/MMP9 Pathway in Pericytes Mediating the Leakage of the Blood Labyrinth Barrier by Yu M, Jiang WJ, Yu M, Zhou Z, Wang M, Li L

“…Miao Yu,1,2,* Wen-Jun Jiang,3,4,* Meng Yu,1 Zan Zhou,1,2 Min Wang,1 Li Li1 1Department of Physiology, Medical College of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, People’s Republic of China; 3The Second People’s Hospital of Li Shui, Li Shui, Zhejiang, 323000, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Physiology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310051, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Min Wang, Email wangmin3826@zjxu.edu.cn Li Li, Email lily7588@163.comBackground: Blood–labyrinth barrier (BLB) damage has been recognized as a key mechanism underlying cisplatin (CDDP)-induced hearing loss. …”
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The Policy and Governance Observatory as a Facilitator of Smart and Evidence-based Governance by Atiye Yousefi, Mahdi Abdolhamid

“…With the benefit of available data, information and knowledge, these centers accurately identify the beneficiaries and dimensions of the problem and produce evidence that facilitates decision-making for the authorities. In order to address this issue, the present article has done a comprehensive review of the most well-known observatories active in the field of policy making and public and topical governance around the world.…”
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Solid Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System for Improved Oral Bioavailability of Relugolix: Preparation and Evaluation by Li ZL, Deng GX, Fang CZ, Zhao YQ, Yuan J, Chen L, Zhong HJ, Guo F

“…., LTD, Jian, 343100, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Feng Guo; Hai-JunZhong, School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 0791 86361839, Email fengguo@ncu.edu.cn; zhonghj@ncu.edu.cnPurpose: To improve the oral absorption of relugolix (RLGL), which has low oral bioavailability due to its low solubility and being a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp). …”
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Harbor water pollution by heavy metal concentrations in sediments by L. Sulistyowati, Y. Yolanda, N. Andareswari

“…Conflicts between the community and the port authorities often occur due to pollution. Heavy metals are dangerous contaminants for waters, and total organic carbon in waters is needed but will cause eutrophication if the concentration is excessive in the environment. …”
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Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Findings in Parkinson’s Disease With “Antecedent Essential Tremor”: A Case Series of a Large Kindred by Kong Y, Yao L, Xiao X, Chen A, Wang K, Yan H, Sun R, Liu R, Kong Q

“…Yu Kong,1,* Lei Yao,2,* Xiangyu Xiao,2,3 Anqiang Chen,1 Kexin Wang,1 Huan Yan,4 Ran Sun,4 Ruihan Liu,5,6,* Qingxia Kong4,* 1Medical Imaging Department, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China; 2Clinical Medical College, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China; 3Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272029, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272029, People’s Republic of China; 6Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Qingxia Kong, Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, 89 Guhuai Road, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China, Email kxdqy8@sohu.com Ruihan Liu, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, 89 Guhuai Road, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China, Email ruihanliu1987@163.comBackground: The clinical pictures of essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are often quite mimic at the early stage, and longstanding ET may ultimately develop to PD, that is, PD with “antecedent ET”. …”
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Rhein Mitigates Lung Injury in Severe Acute Pancreatitis Through the Inhibition of MARK4-Mediated Microtubule Destabilization by Sun Z, Liu J, Ge P, Cao Y, Liu J, Wen H, Luo X, Pei B, Jin Z, Li H, Xun L, Luo Y, Yang Q, Chen H

“…Zhenxuan Sun,1– 3,* Jie Liu,1– 3,* Peng Ge,1– 3,* Yinan Cao,4 Jin Liu,1– 3 Haiyun Wen,1– 3 Xinyu Luo,1– 3 Boliang Pei,1– 3 Zuocang Jin,1,3 Huijuan Li,3 Lu Xun,1– 3 Yalan Luo,5 Qi Yang,6 Hailong Chen1– 3 1Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 3Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 4Day Surgery Center, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning, 116033, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hailong Chen, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Zhongshan Road 222, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 411 83635963, Fax +86 411 83622844, Email chenhailong@dmu.edu.cnPurpose: Explore the therapeutic effect and molecular mechanism of rhein on severe acute pancreatitis associated acute lung injury (SAP-ALI).Methods: The SAP-ALI rat model was constructed by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate into the pancreaticobiliary duct, and pulmonary microvascular endothelial cell (PMVEC) injury model was induced by LPS. …”
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CLEC11A-Driven Molecular Mechanisms in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: A Comprehensive Multi-Omics Study by Jiang N, Wang Q, Hu Z, Tian X

“…Nizhou Jiang,1,* Quanxiang Wang,2,* Zhenxin Hu,3,* Xiliang Tian1 1Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiliang Tian, Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China, Email tianxiliang1983@163.comBackground: Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a common chronic degenerative disease with a complex etiology involving genetic and environmental factors. …”
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Hippocampal Functional Radiomic Features for Identification of the Cognitively Impaired Patients from Low-Back-Related Pain: A Prospective Machine Learning Study by Yang Z, Liang X, Ji Y, Zeng W, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhou F

“…Ziwei Yang,1,2,* Xiao Liang,1,2,* Yuqi Ji,1,2 Wei Zeng,1,2 Yao Wang,1,2 Yong Zhang,3 Fuqing Zhou1,2 1Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Precision Pathology and Intelligent Diagnosis, Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, People’s Republic of China; 2Neuroradiology Laboratory, Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute, Nanchang, 330006, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Pain Clinic, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330006, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yong Zhang, Department of Pain Clinic, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 791 8869 5036, Email zy830226@163.com Fuqing Zhou, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Precision Pathology and Intelligent Diagnosis, Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 791 8869 5132, Email ndyfy02301@ncu.edu.cnPurpose: To investigate whether functional radiomic features in bilateral hippocampi can identify the cognitively impaired patients from low-back-related leg pain (LBLP).Patients and Methods: For this retrospective study, a total of 95 clinically definite LBLP patients (40 cognitively impaired patients and 45 cognitively preserved patients) were included, and all patients underwent functional MRI and clinical assessments. …”
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Thematic Issue on “Red Beetroot as a Source of Nutrients, Bioactive Compounds and Pigments” by Wiesław Wiczkowski

“…I would like to thank the Authors for their important work in the field of red beetroot as a source of bioactive compounds and pigments.…”
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Remote Continuous Microinjury-Triggered Cytokines Facilitate Severe Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing via the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK Pathway by Huang X, Liu J, Wu X, Mo Y, Luo X, Yang Y, Yang C, Liang X, Liang R, Chen Y, Fan Z, Lu W, Chen Y, Hua Q

“…Xiajie Huang,1,2,* Jie Liu,1,* Xiaomei Wu,1 Yangzhou Mo,1 Xiping Luo,1 Yongge Yang,1 Chaoquan Yang,1 Xinyun Liang,1 Rongyuan Liang,1 Yeping Chen,1 Zezhen Fan,1 William Lu,3 Yan Chen,1 Qikai Hua1 1Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China; 2Collaborative Innovation Centre of Regenerative Medicine and Medical BioResource Development and Application Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yan Chen; Qikai Hua, Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People’s Republic of China, Email cy003@connect.hku.hk; hqk100@yeah.netPurpose: Microinjury can trigger in situ tissue repair. …”
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Modern options of endoscopic retrograde stenting of bile ducts in treatment of obstructive jaundice at malignant pancreatobiliary tumors by S. A. Budzinsky, S. G. Shapovalyants, Ye. D. Fedorov, A. G. Mylnikov, D. V. Bakhtiozina

“…In other patients (19,9%) after resolution of jaundice surgical decompression interventions have been carried out.Conclusion. According to authors data, at malignant pancreatobiliary tumors in 85,7% of cases endoscopic retrograde drainage of the biliary tracts is possible and effective in treatment of obstructive jaundice. …”
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Abyssinian pea (Lathyrus schaeferi Kosterin nom. nov. pro Pisum abyssinicum A. Br.) is a problematic taxon by O. E. Kosterin

“…Rather a high evel of reproductive isolation of the Abyssinian pea from other representatives of the genus conforms the biological species concept, however the disposition of P. abyssinicum accessions as a small cluster among accessions of P. sativum subsp. elatius on molecular phylogeny reconstructions violates the phylogenetic species concept. Most authors assume the Abyssinian pea as a species, Pisum abyssinicum, some as a subspecies, P. sativum subsp. abyssinicum (A. …”
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Danggui-Shaoyao-San Can Ameliorate Alzheimer’s Disease by Inhibiting Hippocampal Neuron Apoptosis: Findings from Serum Pharmacology by Zhang KX, Zhang JW, Jiang YH, Wang YR, Liu ZL, Ding PL, Wang XY, Cui WQ, Xu XQ, Wang YH

“…Kai-Xin Zhang,1 Ji-Wei Zhang,2 Yan-Hong Jiang,1 Yi-Ran Wang,1 Zhen-Ling Liu,1 Peng-Li Ding,1 Xiang-Ying Wang,1 Wen-Qiang Cui,3 Xiang-Qing Xu,3,* Ya-Han Wang3,* 1First College of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250000, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiang-Qing Xu, Ya-Han Wang; Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250000, People’s Republic of China, Email happyxiangqing@163.com; sdwangyahan@sina.comBackground: Danggui-Shaoyao-San (DSS) is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription with a history of nearly 2000 years, originally widely used for gynecological diseases, and in recent years research has found that DSS also has a good therapeutic effect on Alzheimer’s disease (AD).Purpose: The objective is to investigate the metabolic components of the DSS in the blood and the potential mechanisms for AD.Materials and Methods: Liquid chromatography‒mass spectrometry (LC-MS) combined with gas chromatography‒mass spectrometry (GC-MS) based non-targeted metabolomics were used to conduct in-depth research. …”
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Corporate Social Responsibility's Influence on Product Innovation: Spotlight on the Mediating Role of Employer Branding (A Case Study of Medium and Large Manufacturing Firms in Bus... by zahra hajizadeh, Ebrahim Rajabpour, Heidar Ahmadi, Majid Esmaeilpour

“…Objective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly significant for managerial authorities striving for organizational success. Comprehensive CSR initiatives are essential to address the growing pressures for heightened CSR commitment in corporate entities. …”
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Explore the factors related to the death of offspring under age five and appraise the hazard of child mortality using machine learning techniques in Bangladesh by Ashikur Rahman, Md. Habibur Rahman

“…Accurate predictions using machine learning models can empower authorities to implement timely interventions and raise awareness. …”
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Protocol of the TransformUs SecondaryTeachers’ perceptions of the program reach, effectiveness,adoption, implementation and maintenance schools program: a type II hybrid implementa... by Harriet Koorts, Anna Timperio, Jo Salmon, David Revalds Lubans, Gavin Abbott, Nicola D Ridgers, Natalie Lander, Ana María Contardo Ayala, Emiliano Mazzoli

“…Additionally, qualitative data will be thematically analysed using deductive and inductive coding in NVivo.Ethics and dissemination These trials were approved by the Deakin University Human Research Ethics Committee (2021–269) and by the following education authorities: Australian Capital Territory Education Directorate (RES 2317), New South Wales Department of Education (2022253), Northern Territory Department of Education (20865), Victoria Department of Education (2023_004712), Queensland Department of Education (550/27/2585), South Australian Department of Education (2022–0019), Tasmanian Department of Education (2022–25), Western Australian Department of Education (D23/1152724), and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (1232). …”
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Das Hörbar-Machen von zyklischen Potentialen in der musikalischen Interpretation. Eduard Steuermanns Live-Mitschnitt der ›Diabelli-Variationen‹ vom 13. Mai 1963 by Martin Zenck

“…On the other hand, it applies the concept of “voice writing” (Stimmschrift) in Novalis, according to which every notation by Beethoven, such as the sketches and the completed score of the “Diabelli Variations” Op. 120, are always writing and at the same time betraying the author’s voice, which means that scripturality and orality go hand in hand. …”
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