Hydrochemical assessment of borehole water in Effurun, Delta state Niger Delta, Nigeria: implications for public health and safety by Odunayo Tope Ojo, Chiaka Joy Ike, Adegoke Ige Aladeboyeje, Olayiwola Grace Olaseeni, Olumuyiwa Femi Adewumi

“…Abstract Borehole water plays a critical role in providing drinking water in Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria. …”
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Identification of Potential miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network Contributing to Parkinson’s Disease by Xi Yin, Miao Wang, Wei Wang, Tong Chen, Ge Song, Yixuan Niu, Ziying Jiang, Zhongbao Gao, Zhenfu Wang

“…Increasing evidence indicates that microRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical regulatory role in the pathogenesis of PD. …”
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Enhancing Clinical Confidence: Effects of Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Training for Low Back Pain by Shavit R, Kushnir T, Nudelman Y, Springer S

“…Ron Shavit,1 Talma Kushnir,2,3 Yaniv Nudelman,4,5 Shmuel Springer1 1The Neuromuscular & Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel; 2Department of Psychology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel; 3Adelson School of Medicine, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel; 4Department of Physical Therapy, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel; 5Maccabi Healthcare Services, Tel-Aviv, IsraelCorrespondence: Shmuel Springer, The Neuromuscular & Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Ariel University, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel, Tel +972-584572869, Email Shmuels@ariel.ac.ilPurpose: Direct access to physical therapy (PT) requires PTs to act as primary care providers, making differential diagnosis a critical component of patient assessment. We investigated how participation in postgraduate training in differential diagnosis and medical screening influences PTs’ confidence, self-efficacy, attitudes and beliefs about treating patients with low back pain (LBP).Patients and Methods: This prospective, two-arm study involved 49 PTs in an intervention group and 70 in a control group. …”
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Establishment and characterization of a new mouse gastric carcinoma cell line, MCC by Yushen Wang, Xianju Li, Yi Wang, Jun Qin

“…Its exceptional tumorigenic capacity and strong concordance with clinical proteomic profiles underscore its significance in translational research, facilitating the discovery of novel therapeutic targets and elucidation of molecular pathways critical for developing effective treatment strategies.…”
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Gratitude experience of nursing students during final stage of clinical internship: A qualitative study from the perspective of positive psychology (积极心理学视角下护理实习生实习后期感恩体验的质性研究)... by NIAN Guihong (年桂红), LI Qiaomei (李巧梅), ZHANG Ting (张婷)

“…Results Four themes were indentified: Attitude towards the nursing profession; Inspiration of gratitude; Improvement of critical thinking and adaptability to changes; Improvement of professional self-identity and sense of fulfillment. …”
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Predictive risk factors for adverse events during tooth extraction among elderly patients with cardiovascular diseases by Shaojun Ma, Xu Chen, Yurun Zhai, Xinyi Sun, Jing Sheng, Yun Sun, Haiya Wang

“…Mental status plays a critical role in the risk of adverse effects, and the blood pressure also has a key influence on the prediction of adverse effects.Conclusions We developed and validated a predictive model with 11 clinical factors for the AEs during tooth extraction in elderly patients with CVD with well efficiency.…”
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Overexpressing the ClpC AAA+ unfoldase accelerates developmental cycle progression in Chlamydia trachomatis by Aaron A. Jensen, Saba Firdous, Lei Lei, Derek J. Fisher, Scot P. Ouellette

“…., ClpX or ClpC) and a proteolytic component (e.g., ClpP), is critical for the physiology of bacteria through its recognition, and usually degradation, of specific substrates. …”
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Considérations ontogénétiques et phylogénétiques concernant l’origine de la parole by Louis-Jean Boë, Jean Granat, Jean-Louis Heim, Jean-Luc Schwartz, Pierre Badin, Guillaume Barbier, Guillaume Captier, Antoine Serrurier, Nicolas Kielwasser

“…This is why regular critical overviews do not seem superfluous. First, we propose a classification (push and pull theory) that provides a new reading of the various theories which have been proposed for half a century. …”
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Aetiology of vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, and genital ulcer in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-regression. by Julia Michalow, Magdalene K Walters, Olanrewaju Edun, Max Wybrant, Bethan Davies, Tendesayi Kufa, Thabitha Mathega, Sungai T Chabata, Frances M Cowan, Anne Cori, Marie-Claude Boily, Jeffrey W Imai-Eaton

“…We adjusted observations for diagnostic test performance, used generalised linear mixed-effects meta-regressions to generate estimates, and critically appraised studies using an adapted Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. …”
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Seasonal activity patterns of Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus in the United States by Lars Eisen

“…Although there is a wealth of published information on seasonal activity patterns of Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus in the United States, a critical review of the literature for these important tick vectors is lacking. …”
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The Relationship between Russian Identity and Political Polarization: The Role of Secure National Identification and National Narcissism by O.A. Gulevich, S.S. Kosimova

“…Conversely, national narcissism creates division by rejecting those who are critical of the status quo.</p>…”
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Association of occupational dust exposure with combined chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumoconiosis: a cross-sectional study in China by Yali Fan, Qiao Ye, Wenjing Xu, Yuanying Wang, Yiran Wang, Shiwen Yu

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A Survey on the Organization and Operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Greece: A Comparison Between 2004 and 2022 by Kosmas Sarafidis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Eleftheria Hatzidaki, Ilias Chatziioannidis, Gabriel Dimitriou

“…Conclusions: This survey highlights significant advancements in Level II/III NICU infrastructure and care capabilities, while emphasizing demographic changes and a critical shortage of neonatal nursing staff. These factors should be carefully considered by health authorities in the development of future neonatal care strategic planning in the country.…”
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&beta;-Caryophyllene and Statins in Bone Fracture Healing &ndash; A Narrative Review by Marom H, Khan MA, Darvish N, Tornetta III P, Khoury A, Weil YA, Skelley NW, Allison DC, Meiron S, Ehrmann Barr T

“…Emerging therapies such as biological agents, pharmacological treatments, and physical stimulation techniques are also associated with high costs, side effects, and practical applicability limitations. There is a critical need for alternative therapies that are cost-effective, safe, and easy to use. …”
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Comparison of HCG Trigger versus Dual Trigger in Improving Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients with Different Ovarian Responses: A Retrospective Study by Ke Xu, Jinrong Wang, Shuangshuang Yang, Zhenjing Wang, Ning Hou, Mei Sun

“…Specifically, the serum estradiol (E2) level during ovulation emerges as a critical factor influencing pregnancy outcomes. This retrospective study aimed to comprehensively compare two common clinical regimens based on the grouping of serum E2 levels and the number of oocytes retrieved on the trigger day. …”
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An investigative study on the parameters optimization of the electric discharge machining of Ti6Al4V by Muhammad Mansoor Uz Zaman Siddiqui, Syed Amir Iqbal, Ali Zulqarnain, Adeel Tabassum

“…With an emphasis on the optimization of input parameters like pulse on time (Ton), pulse off time (Toff), voltage (HV), and current (LV), which are critical in large-scale industrial applications, the study attempts to evaluate the optimal parameter states that simultaneously accomplish multiple goals during the machining process. …”
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Designing the behavioral model of stakeholders in the corporate governance of iran's social security organization and its affiliated companies by Sepahdar Ansarinik, Seyed Jamaledin Tabibi

“…To validate these findings, confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the proposed theoretical model.Findings: The results yielded a CMIN value of 2.694, which is below the critical value of 3. The root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) was 0.097, falling within the acceptable range of 0.05 to 0.1. …”
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Current concepts of chronic gastritis and gastropathies: new international consensus RE.GA.IN by S.M. Tkach, N.V. Kharchenko, A.E. Dorofieiev, Yu.Z. Hurkalo, L.M. Ryzhiy

“…RE.GA.IN mission itself has been focused on critically reviewing, updating, sharing and building consensus on the current scientific knowledge of inflammatory gastric lesions. …”
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Evolutionary determinants of reproductive seasonality: A theoretical approach by Burtschell, Lugdiwine, Dezeure, Jules, Huchard, Elise, Godelle, Bernard

“…Our results further highlight the critical importance of life history pace on the evolution of reproductive seasonality. …”
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Joint exploration of network pharmacology and metabolomics on the effects of traditional Chinese medicine compounds in weaned yaks by Sijia Lu, Yanbin Zhu, Yanbin Zhu, Xiaojuan Zhang, Yangji Cidan, Wangdui Basang, Kun Li

“…The weaning period is a critical stage in the life of yaks, often inducing stress in calves. …”
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