Integrative application of licorice root extract and melatonin improves faba bean growth and production in Cd-contaminated saline soil by Shimaa A. Abd El Mageed, Ali A. S. Sayed, Ahmed Shaaban, Khaulood A. Hemida, Abdelsattar Abdelkhalik, Wael M. Semida, Ibrahim A. A. Mohamed, Mohammed A. H. Gyushi, Yasmine H. Abd Elmohsen, Taia A. Abd El Mageed

“…The experimental treatments were laid out in strip plot in a randomized complete block design replicated thrice, where the LRE and Mt were considered as vertical and horizontal strips, respectively. …”
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Effect of stress management based self-care counseling on glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial study by Atefeh Bagheri-Tirtashi, Fatemeh Nasiri-Amiri, Hajar Adib-Rad, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Ezzat Kiani

“…Therefore, the present study was designed and implemented with the aim of determining the effect of self-care counseling based on stress management on blood sugar control in women with GDM. …”
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Variation in a single allele drives divergent yield responses to elevated CO2 between rice subspecies by Yunlong Liu, Siyu Zhang, Haoyu Qian, Chengbo Shen, Shuijin Hu, Weijian Zhang, Yong Wang, Shan Huang, Songhan Wang, Zhenghui Liu, Ganghua Li, Xiangdong Fu, Yanfeng Ding, Shan Li, Kees Jan van Groenigen, Yu Jiang

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The impact of an integrated intervention program combining drug therapy with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) education on reinfection with intestinal parasitic infections amo... by Woottichai Nachaiwieng, Sangob Sanit, Nattharinee Kongta, Jassada Saingamsook, Suwit Duangmano, Sakorn Pornprasert, Pradya Somboon, Jintana Yanola

“…Methods A quasi-experimental study was conducted in two Karen villages, involving 691 residents, in Omkoi District, Chiang Mai Province; one village was designated as the intervention group and the other as the control group. …”
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The impact of side and top arm techniques during the backstroke breakout phase on 15-meter swimming performance by Zhenyu Jin, Yuhang Zhou, Dapeng Wang, Yuhong Wen

“…The best performances in the history of the sport’s level World Aquatics Points are 682.1 ± 59.0 and 729.3 ± 41.5 for males and females, respectively. A within-subject design was used to test both the side arm and top arm techniques. …”
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Gambaran Obesitas pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar di SD Pertiwi dan SD Negeri 03 Alai Padang by Rizqa Fiorendita Hadi, Afriwardi ., Yusri Dianne Jurnalis

“…This study is a descriptive cross- sectional design and the study was conducted in August-September 2013. …”
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Hubungan Faktor Risiko dengan Kejadian Pre-Eklampsia Berat di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Nurulia Muthi Karima, Rizanda Machmud, Yusrawati .

“…The objective of this study was to determine relationship between the risk factors and the incidence of severe pre-eclampsia The design of this research is case-control study with observational analytic methods. …”
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Gastrointestinal parasites in buffalo calves in a farming context in Colon county, Zulia state, Venezuela by María Rodríguez, David Uzcátegui, Andrea González, Steward Fernández, Alfredo Sánchez

“…It is also shown that the prevalence is associated with the age of the animals, which is of great importance for the design of control programs. …”
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Mechanical properties and crack propagation law of coal under different CO2 adsorption time by WANG Lei, WU Yuxuan, CHEN Lipeng, WANG Yong, LIAO Zhipeng, YANG Zhenyu

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Personality's Time Perspective as a Resource for Overcoming the Identity Crisis at Different Stages of Life Realization by E.M. Meshcheryakova, A.V. Seryy, M.S. Yanitskiy

“…The available theoretical data on the presence of interrelation between temporal and identification characteristics allows to consider the content features of personality's time perspective as a resource for overcoming the identity crisis. <br><strong>Study design. </strong>A set of diagnostic techniques aimed at studying the features of a personality's time perspective and the specifics of the manifestations of experiencing identity crises allowed us to collect data on samples formed in accordance with age periods. …”
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Perception and Production of French Nasal Vowel Contrasts by English- and Spanish-Speaking L2 Learners by Vincent Chanethom, Patrick-André Mather

“…These empirical findings suggest that, for the study of French nasal vowels, foreign language instructors should design separate pronunciation activities for English native-speaking students, with more emphasis on the /ɑ̃/ - /õ/ pair than the other contrasts. …”
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Statistical optimization of pectinases from thermophilic Aspergillus fumigatus BT-4 employing response surface methodology through submerged fermentation using agricultural wastes by Imran Ali, Roheena Abdullah, Sana Saqib, Kinza Nisar, Afshan Kaleem, Mehwish Iqtedar, Irfana Iqbal, Xiaoming Chen

“…Furthermore, Optimization of fermentation components via Response Surface Methodology (RSM) improved pectinase production by 50%, showcasing the effectiveness of factorial and central composite designs in fine-tuning parameters. The use of agricultural waste (grapefruit peel) significantly reduced production costs, offering an economically viable substrate alternative. …”
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Delta Neutrophil Index in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: An Innovation in Postoperative Mortality Assessment by Bilgiç A, Toprak B, Kaya H

“…This study evaluates the significance of postoperative DNI as a prognostic marker for early mortality in CABG patients, addressing the need for more accurate biomarkers in postoperative care.Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the significance of the Delta Neutrophil Index (DNI), which reflects the proportion of immature granulocytes, as a prognostic marker for early postoperative mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Methods: This rigorously designed retrospective cohort study was conducted at a high-volume tertiary care center specializing in cardiovascular surgery, including a robust patient cohort to ensure comprehensive data analysis and reliable conclusions. …”
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Novel Nanozyme-Based Multicomponent in situ Hydrogels with Antibacterial, Hypoxia-Relieving and Proliferative Properties for Promoting Gastrostomy Tube Tract Maturation by Xiao F, Yan B, Yuan T, He Y, Zhang X, He X, Peng W, Xu Y, Cao J

“…The hydrogel group exhibited a significant promotion in collagen content and reduction in HIF-1α, which effectively hastened tract maturation.Conclusion: Therefore, our study provides new and critical insights into a strategy to design bioactive hydrogels with multiple functions, which can open up a new avenue for accelerated wound healing after gastrostomy. …”
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Co-Optimization of Operational and Intelligent Completion Parameters of CO₂ Water-Alternating-Gas Injection Processes in Carbonate Reservoirs by Xili Deng, Jingxuan Wang, Xiangguo Zhao, Liangyu Rao, Yongbin Zhao, Xiaofei Sun

“…During the use of MRC wells for CO₂ WAG injections, intelligent completions are commonly considered to control CO₂ breakthroughs. However, the design of the operational and intelligent completion parameters is a complicated process and there are no studies on the co-optimization of the operational and intelligent completion parameters for CO₂ WAG processes. …”
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Building National Identity from Within: The Role of Self-Competence in Strengthening National Identity by B. Baydhowi, M. Preston, V. Syahputra, A.D. Cahyani, D. Rabitha

“…People who believe they are competent and capable are more inclined to participate in national identity-building activities. <br><strong>Study Design</strong>. The research adopts a quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test a theoretical mediation model. …”
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The effectiveness of providing training and ongoing support to foster cultural humility in volunteers serving as mentors to youth of color: a mixed-methods study protocol by Bernadette Sánchez, Amy J. Anderson, Carla Herrera, David L. DuBois, Kay Thursby Bourke, Jean K. Sack, So Jung Lee, Karen Burchwell, Lidia Y. Monjaras-Gaytan, Yesenia Garcia-Murillo

“…The study has a mixed-methods design. Survey data, on outcomes (e.g., ethnic/racial identity, sense of mattering, efficacy) aligned with the theory of change, are collected at multiple time points within 12 months from mentors, youth and their parent/guardian, and BBBS staff. …”
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The revival of spiritual practices: factors influencing the “seeking deities and offering prayers” behavior of China’s Generation Z on social media in an atheistic context by Jing Wang, Balamuralithara Balakrishnan, Xiaohui Wan, Qirui Yu, Qiqi Ye

“…This study fills this gap by extending the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to predict additional influencing factors of digital religious intentions and behavior.MethodsThis study employed a quantitative design, disseminating surveys via Sina Weibo and the Douyin platform. …”
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Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding practice among migrant and non-migrant mothers in urban China: results from a cross-sectional survey by Chen Zhao, Jie Wang, Jia Li, Yifan Duan, Ye Bi, Jianqiang Lai, Jin Fang, Zhenyu Yang

“…Objective To explore and compare the predictors for exclusive breast feeding (EBF) among migrant and non-migrant mothers in China.Design A large-scale cross-sectional study.Setting 12 counties/districts were covered in China.Participants A total number of 10 408 mothers were recruited, of whom 3571 mothers of infants aged 0–5 months in urban China were used for analysis.Outcome The practice of EBF was calculated based on the foods and drinks consumed in the last 24 hours, as recommended by WHO.Results Around 30% of Chinese mothers with infants aged 0–5 months practised EBF in urban areas, with no significant difference between migrant and non-migrant mothers (p=0.433). …”
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Perbedaan Kadar Endotelin-1 Plasma pada Penderita Preeklampsia dengan Kehamilan Normotensif by Susi Hartati, Rahmatina B Herman, Darwin Amir

“…This study was an observational study with cross sectional design. This study has<br />been done in RSUP Dr.M.Djamil and Reksodiwiryo hospital in Padang. …”
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