Experimental Investigation of Inclusion of Various Nanocarbon Black Concentrations on Mechanical Characteristics of Oil-Well Cement Slurries in High-Pressure High-Temperature Condi... by Ahmed Ebied, Sherif Fakher, Hatem Kayed

“…NCB was incorporated as a reinforced nanomaterial in cementitious composites at varying concentrations of 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% by weight of cement (BWOC) into the slurry mix fluid following a specific mixing sequence before the addition of Class-G wellbore Portland cement, which is manufactured via the dry process and commonly used in the oil and gas industry. The study evaluated parameters, such as density, rheology, free fluid (FF), fluid loss (FL), thickening time (TT), compressive strength (CS), tensile strength (TS), porosity, and permeability, following API standards. …”
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THE CONTENDING ISSUES AND REALITIES IN NIGERIAN FEDERALISM by BENJAMIN SHAIBUME, AONDOAKAA AFONGU IORNUMBE

“…Also, encouraging a sense of national identity and unity among the diverse ethnic nationalities in Nigeria by emphasizing shared values, history, and common goals that will bridge differences and reduce tensions. …”
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Uncovering glycolysis-driven molecular subtypes in diabetic nephropathy: a WGCNA and machine learning approach for diagnostic precision by Chenglong Fan, Guanglin Yang, Cheng Li, Jiwen Cheng, Shaohua Chen, Hua Mi

“…Abstract Introduction Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common diabetes-related complication with unclear underlying pathological mechanisms. …”
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Experimental investigation of the effect of the offset ratio on the flow characteristics and heat transfer behaviour of a wall-bounded dual jet flow by P.J. Murphy, S. Alimohammadi, S.M. O'Shaughnessy

“…The combination of a wall and offset jet in this manner is commonly encountered across many industrial applications, such as electronics cooling, wastewater evacuation, and noise suppression technologies, despite remaining relatively misunderstood across the published literature. …”
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Autostable-II stent versus bicanalicular silicon intubation for management of lacrimal canalicular obstruction by Zamzam M.A. Khalil, Raafat M.A. Abdallah, Ahmed M.K. Elshafei, Amr A.M. Abdelrahman

“…Purpose To compare the anatomical and functional results of the use of Autostable-II self-retaining stent (A-II SRS) and bicanalicular silicone tube (BST) in the treatment of epiphora due to distal or common canalicular obstruction. Setting and design This prospective, comparative, interventional study was conducted at El Minia University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. …”
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Assessing Familiarity, Usage Patterns, and Attitudes of Medical Students Toward ChatGPT and Other Chat-Based AI Apps in Medical Education: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Safia Elwaleed Elhassan, Muhammad Raihan Sajid, Amina Mariam Syed, Sidrah Afreen Fathima, Bushra Shehroz Khan, Hala Tamim

“…Overall, males (n=93, 97.9%) showed more familiarity with ChatGPT compared to females (n=180, 90.09%; PPPP ConclusionsFamiliarity with and usage of ChatGPT and other chat-based AI apps were common among the students of Alfaisal University. …”
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Correlates of internalized stigma and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in the Volta region of Ghana by Jerry John Ouner, Rachel G. A. Thompson, Nutifafa E. Y. Dey, Robert Kaba Alhassan, Akua O. Gyamerah

“…Although this contradicts common narratives about stigma’s destructive effect, it is possible to promote good health-seeking behavior when the fear component of stigma is considered. …”
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Estimating the Risk of Maternal Death at Admission: A Predictive Model from a 5-Year Case Reference Study in Northern Uganda by Gasthony Alobo, Cristina Reverzani, Laura Sarno, Barbara Giordani, Luigi Greco

“…Direct obstetric causes contributed to 73.8% of maternal deaths; the most common were haemorrhage (42.7%), sepsis (24.0%), hypertensive disorders (18.7%) and complications of abortion (2.1%), whereas malaria (23.5%) and HIV/AIDS (20.6%) were the leading indirect causes. …”
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Survey situation of mental health of pregnant women with breast cancer: A systematic review study by Nasim Khademi, Farzaneh Rahimi, Shadi Goli

“…According to the studies that were analyzed, the most common mental health disorders in pregnant women with breast cancer were depression, anxiety, and stress, which were created as a result of the fear of the possible consequences of cancer in the pregnant mother. …”
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The combined therapy of chronic hepatitis with pegilated interferon <i>a</i>-2а and ribavirin in patients with HIV-infection and patients with HCV monoinfection by N. D. Yuschuk, S. L. Maximov, L. M. Ivanova, Ye. K. Klimova, O. O. Znoyko, A. V. Kravchenko

“…Tolerability of combined therapy was satisfactory at the majority of patients. The most common adverse laboratory manifestations were thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and neutropenia which did not require cessation of treatment. …”
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Effectiveness of befriending interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Stefan Priebe, Joyce Siette, Megan Cassidy

“…Objective Befriending is an emotional supportive relationship in which one-to-one companionship is provided on a regular basis by a volunteer. It is commonly and increasingly offered by the voluntary sector for individuals with distressing physical and mental conditions. …”
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Replication-transcription complex of coronaviruses: functions of individual viral non-structural subunits, properties and architecture of their complexes by E. L. Mishchenko, V. A. Ivanisenko

“…This indicates that there may be common mechanisms of coronavirus pathogenesis and, therefore, potential therapeutic targets for each virus may be the same. …”
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The impact of drinking on smoking cessation outcomes among Hong Kong Chinese youth smokers by Ka Yan Ho, Katherine Ka Wai Lam, Qi Liu, Ting Mao, Funa Yang, Mulualem Getaneh Belay, Cynthia Sau Ting Wu, Mak Yim Wah

“…Drinking is a common unhealthy behaviour among youth smokers aged 25 or below. …”
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Levetiracetam Induced Behavioral Abnormalities in a Patient with Seizure Disorder: A Diagnostic Challenge by Oluwaseun Ogunsakin, Terence Tumenta, Scarlet Louis-Jean, Ayesha Mahbub, Peterson Rabel, Tolu Olupona, Shaheen Alam

“…Though, the drug has a convenient dosing regimen and is relatively well tolerated, neuropsychiatric side effects can emerge beyond the initial titration period and may be the most common reason for drug discontinuation. Levetiracetam has been reported to cause varying degrees of psychiatric adverse effects including behavioral disturbance such as agitation, hostility and psychosis, and mood symptoms and suicidality. …”
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Scapholunate advanced collapse of the wrist: a review by Nathalia A. Shchudlo, Shyngys K. Kuttygul, Artem R. Mironov

“…Scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) is a common type of the wrist osteoarthritis. It is characterized by progressive deformity, instability and arthritis due to chronic dissociation of the scaphoid and lunate bones with chronic scapholunate interosseous ligament (SLIL) injuries. …”
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Inclusion of antimicrobial and antioxidant spices into milk candy towards enhancement of nutrient contents and bio-functional activities by Adeyanmola Oluwaseyi Faturoti, Clement Olusola Ogidi

“…Herbs and spices are known for their health benefits and thus, commonly used in foods to enhance taste, flavour and shelf life. …”
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Variability of anti-Müllerian hormone and folliculotropic hormone levels in women of reproductive age in relation to normal or impaired ovarian function by Małgorzata Jusiakowska-Piputa, Maria Kaczmarek

“…The predictive value of AMH in the diagnosis of PCOS is significantly higher than the commonly used FSH. The results may contribute to earlier assessment of biological status to support reproductive chances in women with POI and PCOS.…”
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Patient Preference for Once-Weekly Dosing in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Japan by Rohini Sen, Alan L. Shields, Koichiro Atsuda

“…., patients diagnosed with T2DM and/on diet/exercise therapy with no current or past experience with T2DM drug treatment) than who are on treatment, younger (age ≤64 years old), working full-time than part-time, and/or currently taking 0 or 1 drugs or more than 6 drugs (68.67% versus 30.12%). The most commonly cited reasons for QW preference were (1) “less burdensome because they didn’t have to take it every day” (47.8%), (2) “less psychological burden” (14.6%), and (3) “forget to take it less often”(12.5%). …”
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Historical-Philosophical Components of Policy and Mo-Rality Relations by Dmytro V. Usov

“…It is proved that the development of moral and ethical principles, their consistent adherence by not only politicians, but by all the citizens are able to hinder the pragmatic interests of statesmen, who, under cover of the idea of the common good, protect primarily not the public but narrow corporate interests. …”
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A descriptive study of fatal drownings among children and adolescents in the United States, with a focus on retention pond deaths, 2004-2020. by Saroj Bista, Nichole L Michaels

“…Greater efforts are needed to address this common hazard and environmental and policy strategies should be implemented to prevent future deaths.…”
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