Synergistic Effects of Salicylic Acid, Hydrogel, and Sulphur Sources for Boosting the Yield of Rapeseed under Limited Irrigation by Palvi Dogra, Ankita Thakur, Sarvjeet Kukreja, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Meraj Ahmad, Yogesh Dahiya, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Saud Alamri

“…This treatment also enhanced siliqua length and seed count, indicating the potential of gypsum and bioregulators in improving Brassica napus L. production under water-limited conditions.…”
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The impact of bariatric surgery on gut microbiota: a bibliometric analysis of research trends and scientific contributions by Shuaichang Gong, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiaoliang Chen, Ping Wan, Longfei Zhou, Jun Zhang

“…The University of São Paulo is the most active institution, whereas the University of Copenhagen has the highest average citation count. Obesity Surgery is the journal with the highest number of publications, and the most prolific author is Karine Clement. …”
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Investigation of the Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Geomechanical and Acoustic Characteristics of Tuff Specimens under Different Stress Paths by Yong-gang Xiao, Chang-hong Li, Jie Cao, Yu Wang, Zhi-qiang Hou, Nan Hu

“…The results indicated that under the same stress path, the cumulative AE count/energy of rock samples subjected to F-T cycles was less than that of rock samples not subjected to F-T cycles. …”
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Persistently different patterns of patient’s global assessment of health in rheumatoid arthritis are associated with pain and impaired function more than with inflammation: an ince... by Sofia Ajeganova, Ingiäld Hafström, Valentina Bala, Björn Svensson

“…The PGA levels from baseline over 15 years were best explained by VAS pain, followed by HAQ score, Disease Activity Score on 28 joints-3 and tender joint count, adjusted R2 up to 77%, 41%, 27% and 26%, respectively.Conclusion Persistently higher PGA levels in RA were mostly related to pain and disability.…”
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Hospitalization outcomes in people living with HIV on Dolutegravir-based regimen in Mwanza, Tanzania: a comparative cohort by Godfrey A. Kisigo, Eric Barongo, Benson Issarow, Cody Cichowitz, Bahati Wajanga, Samuel Kalluvya, Robert N. Peck

“…Male sex, using DTG-based regimen for < 3 months, diagnosis of suspected IRIS, diagnosis of ART side effect, advanced WHO clinical stage, CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3, hemoglobin level 7–11.9 gm/dl and hemoglobin level < 7 gm/dl were all independent risk factors for death. …”
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Validation of a Model Estimating the Budget Impact of Video Capsule Endoscopy for Surveillance of Crohn’s Disease in an Italian Center by Rhodri Saunders, Carlo Calabrese, Dania Gelli, Jason Davis, Rafael Torrejon Torres

“…Even where trend data diverged (eg, for surgery \[43.1% likelihood of acceptance, 95% CI: 33.7%-52.8%\]), the cumulative surgery count over 5 years was within the margin of error of the real-world data. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Hemodialysis Patients Six Months after Infection Compared to Healthcare Workers by Henri Boulanger, Salima Ahriz Saksi, Jedjiga Achiche, Florence Batusanski, Nicolas Stawiarski, Ali Diddaoui, Luc Fromentin, Mokhtar Chawki

“…Using a clustering method, a significant correlation was identified between the cluster with the lowest circulating levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and the severity of COVID-19 based on several parameters including CRP, BNP, lymphocyte count, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, and oxygen requirements, as well as pulmonary involvement on chest scan. …”
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Investigation of Hydro-Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater In Port Harcourt City, Nigeria: Implication for Use and Vulnerability by HO Nwankwoala, GJ Udom

“…Microbial analysis of the water samples to determine the presumptive coliform count of the water indicates the presence of coliform bacteria in majority of the analysed samples, indicating anthropogenic contamination of groundwater. …”
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Ruptured Noncoronary Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm by Amaury Dagoberto Martínez Hernández, Dayana Pino Jiménez

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Clinical Outcomes and Patient Experience of Biosimilar to Biosimilar Infliximab Switching in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective, Single-Centre, Phase IV Interv... by Clare Harris, Richard James Harris, David Young, Martin McDonnell, Bridget Clancy, Justin Harvey, Carlos Araujo, Ines Iria, Joao Goncalves, Susan Latter, J. R. Fraser Cummings

“…There was no difference in mean haemoglobin, platelet count, albumin, and C-reactive protein before and after switching. …”
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Spatial associations of Hansen's disease and schistosomiasis in endemic regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil. by Jessica L Stephens, Lucia A O Fraga, José A Ferreira, Laura De Mondesert, Uriel Kitron, Julie A Clennon, Jessica K Fairley

“…<h4>Background</h4>Brazil has the second highest case count of Hansen's disease (leprosy, HD), but factors contributing to transmission in highly endemic areas of the country remain unclear. …”
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Perception and impact of customized physical activity programs on objective physical activity parameters in prediabetes by Radhika Aditya Jadhav, G. Arun Maiya, Vidyut Rajhans, Shashikiran Umakanth, Shivashankara K N

“…Results: PA was significantly improved, which is evident in an increase in the average step count (MD = 1408), light activity duration (MD = 34.7 Min.), and moderate to vigorous PA duration (MD = 9.1 Min.). …”
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Comparative analysis of the parapatellar and subpatellar approaches in reducing peripheral knee pain post-intramedullary tibial fracture surgery by Shaoyu Han, Bingjun Cui, Lang Wu, Chuangong Wang, Zhixiang Chen

“…Recorded metrics included operation time, intraoperative fluoroscopy count, intraoperative bleeding volume, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores for knee pain at 24 h, 72 h, 1 week, and 1 month postoperatively, fracture healing time and Lysholm knee functional scores at 12 months. …”
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Bacterial diversity determination using culture-dependent and culture-independent methods by M. Ghiasian, A. Akhavan Sepahy, M.A. Amoozegar, S. Saadatmand, M. Shavandi

“…High viable counts (1 – 3 × 106) were obtained in culture media. …”
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Cultivable Anaerobic Microbiota of Infected Root Canals by Takuichi Sato, Keiko Yamaki, Naoko Ishida, Kazuhiro Hashimoto, Yasuhisa Takeuchi, Megumi Shoji, Emika Sato, Junko Matsuyama, Hidetoshi Shimauchi, Nobuhiro Takahashi

“…After 7 days, colony forming units (CFU) were counted and isolated bacteria were identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. …”
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Efficient and Secure Traffic Scheduling Based on Private Sketch by Yang Chen, Huishu Wu, Xuhao Ren

“…The key idea is to develop a randomized admission (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>R</mi><mi>A</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>) structure, linking two count–mean–min (CMM) sketches. The first CMM sketch records cold items, while the second, following the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>R</mi><mi>A</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> structure, stores hot items with high frequency. …”
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Viscoelastic Study of Hemostasis Disorders Associated with <i>Echis ocellatus</i> Envenoming in North Benin Using a Quantra Analyzer by Sébastien Larréché, Roland Benes Chacha, Noé Sodjinou, Seidou Alassane Ouorou, Eric Ganhouingnon, Edith Aloukoutou Layo, Bruno Mégarbane, Achille Massougbodji, Jean-Philippe Chippaux

“…., at 20, 30, and 60 min), viscoelastic analysis (VA) using the Quantra analyzer, and blood count were performed on admission. VA and the WBCT were also assessed at 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h after antivenom administration. …”
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Predictors of Weight Change in Male HIV-Positive Injection Drug Users Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in Hanoi, Vietnam by Alice M. Tang, Heidi B. Sheehan, Michael R. Jordan, Dang Van Duong, Norma Terrin, Kimberly Dong, Trinh Thi Minh Lien, Nguyen Vu Trung, Christine A. Wanke, Nguyen Duc Hien

“…In the second interval, having a CD4 count <200 cells/μL at the beginning of the interval and tobacco smoking were the only significant predictors and both were associated with negative weight changes. …”
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INFLUENCE OF DOSED BASED PROBIOTICS (Lactobacillus) ON BLOOD AND MICROBIAL INDICES OF BROILERS by Egbunike Chiazor Maryjan, Ironkwe Monica Ogochukwu, Boma Victor Iriso

“…Total heterotrophic bacteria was highest in T4 (113.33±24.50) and significantly lowest (P<0.05) in T3 (75.33±11.38). Total coli form count was highest in T4 (77.59±25.91) and significantly lowest (P<0.05) in T2 (49.17±15.06). …”
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DNA Damage and Augmented Oxidative Stress in Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells from Angiotensin-Dependent Hypertensive Mice by Bianca P. Campagnaro, Clarissa L. Tonini, Breno V. Nogueira, Dulce E. Casarini, Elisardo C. Vasquez, Silvana S. Meyrelles

“…In this study we demonstrated that 2K1C hypertensive mice have an elevated lymphocyte count, while undifferentiated BM-MNC counts were diminished. 2K1C mice also showed an augmented ROS production and marked BM-MNC DNA fragmentation. …”
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