Respiratory symptoms after coalmine fire and pandemic: A longitudinal analysis of the Hazelwood Health Study adult cohort. by Tyler J Lane, Matthew Carroll, Brigitte M Borg, Tracy A McCaffrey, Catherine L Smith, Caroline X Gao, David Brown, Amanda Johnson, David Poland, Shantelle Allgood, Jillian Ikin, Michael J Abramson

“…While the COVID-19 pandemic started several years after the mine fire, contracting this illness may have exacerbated the effect of fire-related PM2.5 through development of additional respiratory symptoms.…”
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Genetic proxies for clinical traits are associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19 by N. J. M. Chaddock, S. S. R. Crossfield, M. Pujades-Rodriguez, M. M. Iles, A. W. Morgan

“…Pathway analyses revealed enrichment of genetic variants in pathways for cardiac muscle contraction (genes N = 5; beta[SE] = 3.48[0.60]; adjusted-P = 1.86 × 10−5). …”
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Pharmacological Evaluation of the Effects of Phenylcarbamic Acid Derivatives on Cardiovascular Functions in Rats by Kralova Eva, Racanska Eva, Vicenova Anna, Boselova Iveta, Malik Ivan, Stankovicova Tatiana

“…Electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters in isolated hearts of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) perfused according to the Langendorff method and ability to decrease phenylephrine- -induced contraction of the aortic strips after repeated administration of the compounds were also analyzed. …”
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Identification and ranking of disadvantages of coopetition strategy in the healthcare supply chain: the mix of the thematic analysis and ordinal priority approach by Esmaeil Mazroui Nasrabadi, Zahra Sadeqi-Arani, Abolfazl Sadeqi-Arani

“…Examining the competitor's cultural fit, setting professional contracts, meritocracy in managers and setting the monitoring and control process are the most basic strategies for dealing with disadvantages.…”
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Older Primary Care Patients and Their Family Members by Tara Seibert, Matthew W. Schroeder, Anthony J. Perkins, Seho Park, Eleanor Batista-Malat, Katharine J. Head, Tamilyn Bakas, Malaz Boustani, Nicole R. Fowler

“…The COVID-19 pandemic introduced mandatory stay-at-home orders and concerns about contracting a virus that impacted the physical and mental health of much of the world’s population. …”
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Opening the black box of health systems performance management using the behaviour change techniques taxonomy: implications for health research and practice by Jenna M. Evans, Sarah M. Wheeler

“…Abstract Background Performance management (PM) systems in healthcare consist of many interacting interventions, such as contracts, scorecards and incentives. The diversity, complexity and poor description of PM interventions hampers replication in research, standardized comparative analysis and accumulation of evidence. …”
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APLASTIC SYNDROME IN A PREGNANT WOMAN ON THE BACKGROUND OF COVID-19: A CLINICAL CASE by Индира Венеровна Сахаутдинова, Ирина Борисовна Фаткуллина, Ирина Робинзоновна Рахматуллина, Игорь Сергеевич Засядкин, Анна Юрьевна Лазарева

“…Women during the gestational process have high risks of contracting the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 due to significant immunological changes in the body of the expectant mother. …”
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Effect of Scapular Retraction on Lower Trapezius, Infraspinatus, and Deltoid Muscle Electromyographic Activity During the Side-Lying Abduction Exercise by Masaaki Tsuruike, Todd S. Ellenbecker

“…All raw EMG data were normalized to maximal voluntary isometric contraction (% MVIC) of the corresponding muscle. # Results LT activity was significantly greater in HADD-RET with 9.1 kg than that of HADD-PRO (p \< 0.001) (55 vs 21% MVIC) while middle deltoid muscle activity was significantly decreased in both NEUT and HADD-RET compared to that of NEUT and HADD-PRO (p \< 0.001). …”
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Quadriceps and Hamstrings Activation Peaks Earlier as Athletes Repeatedly Hop, but There are Differences Depending on ACL Reconstruction Technique. by Einar Einarsson, Olivia Barbosa, Magnus Kjartan Gislason, Kristin Briem, Argyro Kotsifaki, Rodney Whiteley

“…The SEMG signals were normalized to those obtained during maximal voluntary isometric contraction. # Results A significant time shift in peak muscle activation (earlier) was seen for: vastus medialis and vastus lateralis activation in the control group, in the BTB group's healthy (but not injured) leg and both legs of the HS group. …”
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Factors of International Activity of Russian Cities: The Results of the Empirical Analysis by R. S. Mukhametov

“…It is shown that economic characteristics directly affect the number of contracts. The author came to the conclusion that the status of the administrative center of Russian regions positively affects on the number of sister cities. …”
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Prevalence and clinical profile of hepatitis C virus infections in multitransfused thalassemic patients in the capital twin cities of Pakistan by Z. Z. Piracha, U. Saeed, R. Uppal, M. R. Uppal, A. Ahmad Khan, M. Abdullah, K. Mari, A. Basra, S. S. Gilani, M. N. Tariq, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…Furthermore, the risk of contracting HCV infections escalates with the advancing age of thalassemic patients. …”
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Experimental Study on Seepage Properties of Postpeak Fractured Rocks under Cyclic Loading-Unloading Confining Stress and Axial Stress by Xiaobo Zhang, Zuhao Xia, Chi Yao, Jianhua Yang, Mingdong Yang

“…The irrecoverable shear slide between fractures under the axial stress causes dilatancy or contraction, which makes the permeability coefficient to consecutively decrease at the subsequent cycles. …”
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Nilai Diagnostik Ultrasonografi Hepatobilier sebagai Prediktor Atresiabilier pada Kolestasis Bayi di RSUP Sanglah Denpasar Tahun 2017 - 2021 by Kristin Agustina, Pande Putu Yuli Anandasari, Firman Parulian Sitanggang, I Wayan Gede Artawan Eka Putra, Made Widhi Asih, Putu Patriawan

“…The variables assessed included: gallbladder morphology, absence of common bile duct, triangular cord sign, gallbladder contraction index and liver morphology. Data analysis consisted of interobserver reliability test, and relationship assessment analysis. …”
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How quality conventions shape the governance of the dairy value chains of Senegal by Serena Ferrari, Guillaume Duteurtre, Christian Corniaux

“…Methods: Through semi-structured interviews with consumer groups and stakeholders in the dairy value chain (producers, importers, processors, and retailers), we collected information on consumers’ selection criteria for dairy products and processors’ quality strategies, as well as on coordination mechanisms, contracts, and power relations within the value chain. …”
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A Study on Coronavirus Disease-2019 Stigma Associated with Coronavirus Disease-2019 Warriors and an Insight into Community Perception by Madhavi GAJULA, Suwarna MADHUKUMAR

“…Of the community participants, 47.1% had a doctor in their neighborhood, and contracting COVID-19 was the primary concern of 44.1% due to the presence of a COVID-19 warrior in their vicinity. …”
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Cyber security laws and safety in e-commerce in India by A. K. Kashyap, M. Chaudhary

“…In India, cybersecurity governance falls under the Information Technology Act of 2000, regulating e-commerce, electronic contracts, data protection, and cybercrimes. The imminent passage of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, is expected after ongoing review. …”
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Predictive Value of Obstetrical Doppler Parameters to Predict Oxidative Stress and Cord Blood PH in Newborn Infants by Vakkas Korkmaz, Alptekin Tosun, Enis Özkaya, Dilek Menekşe Beşer, Tuncay Küçüközkan, Fadıl Kara

“…Active labor was confirmed for each woman according to uterine contraction frequency, cervical dilatation and effacement. …”
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Relationship Between Performance Management Practices and Organizational Effectiveness in Kabale District Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank. by Orikiriza, Brendah

“…It was also found that 73 % of the respondents said that performance evaluation manages people and maximizes profitability, 67% said it helps in telling the costs incurred 60% said that performance evaluation examines performance according to the set goals 57% said that performance evaluation helps managers assess that what was contracted and 53% said it achieves information for promotion, demotion, and development. …”
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Monetary Policy and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study Centenary Bank, Kabale Branch. by Kemigisha, Phiona

“…The study recommended that monetary policy has a significant effect on the financial performance of commercial banks therefore; Centenary bank Kaba le branch should study and incorporate the ever-changing operating environment of the bank when making changes or adjustments in the monetary policies of the bank and the management of the Centenary bank Kabale branch should reduce unnecessary operating costs and ensure it adopts fixed and less costly contracts to reduce on the operation cost levels in the bank. …”
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Effect of High Alcohol Consumption Among the Youth in Kitumba Sub County-Kabale District. by Twijukye, Junior

“…The effects of alcohol consumption on the youths according to the study findings were; school dropout, increased thefts, loss of jobs, committing suicide, wastage of money, increased stress, poor coordination, slurred speech, destruction of the reproductive system, damage of; the brain, liver, kidney, and breast, contraction of HIV, and death. In relation to the measures used to address the problems of alcoholism, the research established that both the Community and the Government measures were employed. …”
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