Corporate genome screening India (CoGsI) identified genetic variants association with T2D in young Indian professionals by Shah Fahad Husami, Tavleen Kaur, Love Gupta, Garima Rastogi, Lakhvinder Singh, Pooja Meena, Indu Sharma, Hemender Singh, Varun Sharma

“…In this first kind of study, 680 young professionals (284 T2D cases, and 396 controls) were diagnosed and screened for 2658 variants on an array designed explicitly for the CoGsI study. The variant filtering was done at Bonferroni p-value of 0.000028. …”
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Assessment of Cytokine Release against Oral Mucosal Cell Line Culture (TR146) Stimulated by Neutrophil Elastase Associated with Behcet’s Disease by Azeem Hussain Soomro, Erum Khan, Shafaq Noori, Mohid Abrar Lone, Zahid Syal, Sabir Sheikh

“…The cultures were incubated for 4- and 24-hour intervals and designed as follows: culture + artificial saliva served as the negative control; culture + 0.01% SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) served as the positive control; and culture + NE (10, 50, 100, and 200 nM) served as the treated group. …”
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The Role of Partnerships in Supporting COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Migrants: A Qualitative Case Study from Tamil Nadu and Punjab, India by Ankita Meghani, Bharathi Palanisamy, Sunita Singh, Tanya Singh, Natasha Kanagat, Anil Gupta, Kapil Singh, Gopal Krishna Soni

“…This case study examines the roles of project partners and the strategies each entity implemented to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among migrants, as well as the perceptions regarding the effectiveness of these strategies. Methods: We designed a qualitative explanatory case study guided by the Behavioral and Social Drivers framework and RE-AIM implementation science frameworks. …”
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Experimental gillnet study to inform future large fish monitoring in the San Francisco Estuary by Dylan Keating Stompe, James A. Hobbs

“…We employed American Fisheries Society experimental gillnets in a stratified random sampling design in the North Delta, California, USA. In total, we caught 16 fish species during 141 approximately one-hour gillnet sets, including 33 paired day and night sets to test diurnal effects on catch. …”
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Effects of Resistant Starch on Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xinyi Du, Jing Wu, Chenlin Gao, Qinqin Tan, Yong Xu

“…However, the specific effect of RS on CKD patients remains controversial. Objective. We designed this meta-analysis to identify and assess the effects of RS on patients with CKD. …”
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Are preschool Kosovar children anxious on the edge? Validating the Preschool Anxiety Scale by Samire BLLACA BALAJ, Merita SHALA, Mimoza SHAHINI, Pranvera JETISHI ÇOLLAKU

“…Additionally, we sought to explore the anxiety levels in these children and the demographic variables influencing their anxiety. Methods: We designed the study as a non-experimental and cross-sectional. …”
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Effect of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibition on Biomarkers of Kidney Injury and Vascular Calcification in Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Thananda Trakarnvanich, Bancha Satirapoj, Swangjit Suraamornkul, Thanit Chirananthavat, Anoma Sanpatchayapong, Torpong Claimon

“…This study employed a multicenter, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled design. A total of 201 participants were enrolled and randomly assigned to one of two groups, one received treatment with 50 mg gemigliptin daily along with standard care for diabetes mellitus for 6 months. …”
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Chemometric Methods—A Valuable Tool for Investigating the Interactions Between Antifungal Drugs (Including Antifungal Antibiotics) and Food by Agnieszka Wiesner-Kiełczewska, Paweł Zagrodzki, Alicja Gawalska, Paweł Paśko

“…Incorporating chemometric techniques into the early drug development stages could facilitate the design of antifungal antibiotics and other antifungal agents with optimized absorption in the presence of dietary components.…”
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6-Gingerol Normalizes the Expression of Biomarkers Related to Hypertension via PPARδ in HUVECs, HEK293, and Differentiated 3T3-L1 Cells by Yong-Jik Lee, Yoo-Na Jang, Yoon-Mi Han, Hyun-Min Kim, Hong Seog Seo

“…Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the antihypertensive mechanism of 6-gingerol, one of the main ingredients of ginger, and to assist in the development of new drugs for hypertension without side effects. …”
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Study on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Response to Salt Stress Environment under Kabul Climatic Conditions, Afghanistan by Zafer Coşkun, Abdul Walid Salik, Mohammad Zaman Amini

“…This study consisted of four treatments having different salinity levels of irrigation water, (T1:0.0mM, T2:5mM, T3:10mM, and T4:20mM), which were applied throughout the growing season of okra in plastic pots with a randomized complete block design. Results showed that saline irrigation water caused a significant reduction in germination of seeds (in T1:98% germination, T4: 53% germination), leaf length (in T1:9.17 cm, T4:6.8cm leaf length), shoot height (in T1:15.43cm, T4: 13.87cm Shoot height) and root length (in T1:15.37cm, T4:8.7cm root length). …”
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Effect of Health Education on Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity among Female Teachers Aged 40–60 Years in Asmara, Eritrea: A Quasiexperimental Study by Helen Gebretatyos, Soliana Amanuel, Lidia Ghirmai, Ghidey Gebreyohannes, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam

“…Method. A quasiexperimental design was used in this study. The data were collected from 99 middle-age female teachers who were selected by stratified random sampling. …”
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Comparison Of Isoconazole Nitrate Versus Nystatin For The Treatment Of Otomycosis by Amna Kausar, Sadia Chaudhry, Nighat Qammar, Ansa Umara Akram, Ashar Alamgir, Wajid Hussain

“… Objective: To compare the efficacy and local adverse effects of Isoconazole Nitrate versus Nystatin for the treatment of patients having Otomycosis  Sudy Design: Group experimental study. Study Setting & Duration: Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital, Rawalpindi.  …”
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Impact of COVID-19 vaccination on tinnitus onset and severity: a comprehensive survey study by Anusha Yellamsetty, Egbe-Etu Etu, Shaowen Bao

“…Additionally, we sought to identify potential risk factors associated with new-onset tinnitus and the exacerbation of pre-existing symptoms.DesignA comprehensive survey was administered to 372 individuals who reported new-onset tinnitus or worsening of pre-existing tinnitus following COVID-19 vaccination. …”
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Effect of raw materials C/N ratio on the quality of Bokashi by Irfan, Dewi Yunita, Muhammad Fadhil, Fauzan

“…Method: The bokashi was made using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with two factors: the C/N ratio in raw materials (R: 30, 70, 110) and the fermentation time (L; 10, 17, 24 days). …”
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ADAPTASI ARSITEKTUR TRADISIONAL RUMAH GAYO BERDASARKAN MEMORI KOLEKTIF by Muhammad Ferah Yosantia, Cut Dewi, Safwan

“…The findings reveal that the Gayo traditional house is a structure created by adapting to its surroundings, with the design, floor layout, and materials reflecting the rugged terrain of the Gayo area. …”
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A reliable analytical procedure to determine the carbon isotopic signature of CO₂-bearing COH fluids generated in petrological experiments by L. Toffolo, L. Minopoli, E. Ferrari, S. Tumiati

“…This offers a multitude of opportunities in designing experiments focused on determining isotopic fractionation models for geological processes that involve, but are not restricted to, CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>-bearing COH fluids.…”
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Thyroid Dysfunction Prevalence and Risk Factors in the Southeastern Part of Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Muhammad Shahadat Hossen, Md. Mahmodul Islam, Abhijit Das, Md. Abdur Rahman Ripon, Mohammad Tohidul Amin, Mohammad Anwarul Basher, Md. Mamun Or Rashid

“…Methods A cross‐sectional research design was conducted in the southeastern part of Bangladesh. …”
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Factors associated with, and variations in, COVID-19 hospital death rates in England’s first two waves: observational study by Alex Bottle, Paul Aylin, Stephen Brett, Puji Faitna

“…To quantify the correlation between hospitals’ first and second wave death rates.Design Observational study using administrative data.Setting Acute non-specialist hospitals in England.Participants All patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of COVID-19.Primary and secondary outcomes In-hospital death.Results Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data were extracted for all acute hospitals in England for COVID-19 admissions from March 2020 to March 2021. …”
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Impact of cancer-related fatigue on quality of life in patients with cancer: multiple mediating roles of psychological coherence and stigma by Jiashuang Xu, Qiang Li, Ziyun Gao, Pengjuan Ji, Qiqi Ji, Miaojing Song, Yian Chen, Hong Sun, Xin Wang, Lin Zhang, Leilei Guo

“…Methods This study utilized a cross-sectional design. A questionnaire was administered between November 2022 and May 2023 to 364 patients with cancer in two tertiary hospitals in Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province, China. …”
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Sleep-related drugs utilization and suicide behaviors: a population-based study in China by Yunshu Zhang, Bo Liu, Keqing Li, Hailing Jia, Hemin Shi, Yongqiao Liu, Jianfeng Li, Long Sun

“…Methods The study was conducted among community residents aged 18 and older using a cross-sectional design, analyzing 21,376 participants. Data on SRDU, suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts were collected. …”
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