Missed opportunity for nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm neonates admitted at a tertiary-level hospital newborn unit in Kenya: a mixed method study by Florence Murila, Peace Kakibibi, Diana Marangu-Boore

“…We recommend the provision of more NCPAP machines including supporting infrastructure and appropriate consumables, human resource support, frequent training and mentorship on NCPAP use.…”
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The LIFTMOR-M (Lifting Intervention For Training Muscle and Osteoporosis Rehabilitation for Men) trial: protocol for a semirandomised controlled trial of supervised targeted exerci... by Benjamin K Weeks, Belinda R Beck, Amy T Harding, Steven L Watson

“…The study has been granted ethical approval from the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol number AHS/07/14/HREC).Trial registration number Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (www.anzctr.org.au)ANZCTR12616000344493; Pre-results.…”
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Argonaute2 and Argonaute4 Involved in the Pathogenesis of Kawasaki Disease via mRNA Expression Profiles by Zon-Min Lee, Hui-Chuan Chang, Shih-Feng Liu, Ying-Hsien Huang, Ho-Chang Kuo

“…Methods and Materials: We obtained mRNA-level gene expression profiles from leukocyte samples that had previously been gathered in another study and uploaded to the NCBI GEO database. The Human Transcriptome Array (HTA 2.0) analysis included 50 children with KD prior to IVIG (KD1), 18 children with KD three weeks post-IVIG (KD3), 18 non-febrile controls (HC), and 18 febrile controls (FC), which were arranged in the quoted publications for all materials and methods in order to collect data. …”
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Corporal Punishment of Children in Nine Countries as a Function of Child Gender and Parent Gender by Jennifer E. Lansford, Liane Peña Alampay, Suha Al-Hassan, Dario Bacchini, Anna Silvia Bombi, Marc H. Bornstein, Lei Chang, Kirby Deater-Deckard, Laura Di Giunta, Kenneth A. Dodge, Paul Oburu, Concetta Pastorelli, Desmond K. Runyan, Ann T. Skinner, Emma Sorbring, Sombat Tapanya, Liliana Maria Uribe Tirado, Arnaldo Zelli

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Maximizing the clinical utility and performance of cytology samples for comprehensive genetic profiling by David Kim, Chad M. Vanderbilt, Soo-Ryum Yang, Subhiksha Nandakumar, Khedoudja Nafa, Rusmir Feratovic, Natasha Rekhtman, Ivelise Rijo, Jacklyn Casanova, Anita Yun, A. Rose Brannon, Michael F. Berger, Marc Ladanyi, Oscar Lin, Maria E. Arcila

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Perbedaan Daya Hambat Bakteri dari Propolis Cair yang Ada di Pasaran Terhadap Escherichia Coli dan Staphylococcus Aureus Secara In Vitro by Bangun Azhari Yusuf, Aziz Djamal, Asterina

“…The main component of propolis is resin which is collected and mixed with saliva. The human also use propolis as a treatment against various illness such as bacterial infection. …”
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Development of novel nucleic acid therapy aimed at directly controlling liver fibrosis by Tomohiro Umezu, Masakatsu Takanashi, Koji Fujita, Akio Ishikawa, Yuichirou Harada, Yoshinari Matsumoto, Masahiko Kuroda, Yoshiki Murakami

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Incorporating insulin into alginate-chitosan 3D-printed scaffolds: A comprehensive study on structure, mechanics, and biocompatibility for cartilage tissue engineering by Afsaneh Jahani, Mohammad Sadegh Nourbakhsh, Ali Moradi, Marzieh Mohammadi, Lobat Tayebi

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Yoruba Epistemology, Art, Language and the Universe of Meanings: A Meta-Analysis by Michael O. Afolayan

“…Although short in quantity, I consider it to be loaded in quality, contents, intents, intensities, and in its ability to problematize a discourse critical to our understanding of indigenous scholarship and all its epistemological implications that span the entire landscape of the humanities. Indeed, Okediji’s pedagogy is the proverbial Yoruba drum of “ògìdìgbó” which is revealed only to the wise and the prudent, and they are the only two capable of effectively dancing to its rhythm. …”
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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

“…The central area exhibited moderate ion concentrations, while the southeastern region had the highest calcium levels, possibly due to geological formations rich in calcium or human activities. The study highlights diverse hydrochemical characteristics of Effurun's borehole water, with some areas showing contamination beyond acceptable limits. …”
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Diversity and Distribution of <i>Phytophthora</i> Species Along an Elevation Gradient in Natural and Semi-Natural Forest Ecosystems in Portugal by Carlo Bregant, Eduardo Batista, Sandra Hilário, Benedetto Teodoro Linaldeddu, Artur Alves

“…The genus <i>Phytophthora</i> includes a large number of species that are invading forest ecosystems worldwide, chiefly as a consequence of global trade and human activities. This paper reports the results of a survey of <i>Phytophthora</i> diversity in natural and semi-natural forest ecosystems in Portugal along an elevation gradient. …”
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The Level of Heavy Metal Contamination in Selected Vegetables and Animal Feed Grasses Grown in Wastewater Irrigated Area, around Asmara, Eritrea by Goitom Kfle, Ghebray Asgedom, Tedros Goje, Felema Abbebe, Lula Habtom, Hagos Hanes

“…Soils irrigated with wastewater are by and large contaminated with heavy metals, and consumption of vegetables and animal feed grasses grown in contaminated soils have been a major food chain route for human exposure and pose a health hazard. A study was conducted in three sites to assess the accumulation of heavy metals in farms irrigated with wastewater between two and five decades in and around Asmara, Eritrea. …”
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Australian children’s foot, ankle and leg problems in primary care: a secondary analysis of the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) data by Hylton B Menz, Christopher Harrison, Peter A Lazzarini, Cylie M Williams, Julie Gordon

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Preliminary study on pre-treatment physical activity and quality of life in infertility by Viktória Prémusz, Alexandra Makai, Boróka Gács, Ágnes Nagy, Beatrix Perjés, Pongrác Ács, Kinga Lampek, Ákos Várnagy

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Changes in and Potential Mechanisms of Circulating IgA+CD27-Class-Switched Memory B Cells in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis by Zheng H, Xu S, Yang R, Jiao WE, Qiao YL, Liu JY, Fan HM, Zhou YT, Ni HF, Chen J, Deng YQ, Chen SM

“…After AIT, the number of circulating IgA+CD27- class-switched memory B cells in AR patients was significantly positively correlated with the number of Treg cells and IL-10 and significantly negatively correlated with the VAS score (P < 0.05).Conclusion: The IgA+CD27- class-switched memory cell subset in human peripheral blood may serve as a potential biomarker for evaluating AR symptoms and treatment efficacy. …”
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Expression of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma by Shivani Sivasakthivel, Pratibha Ramani, Selvaraj Jayaraman

“…Finally, ACE2 was assayed using an ultrasensitive human-specific ELISA kit. Statistical analysis was done using independent T test. …”
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Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Smallholders’ Cropping Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa by Shaankua E. Lemarpe, Collins M. Musafiri, Joseph M. Macharia, Milka N. Kiboi, Onesmus K. Ng’etich, Chris A. Shisanya, Jeremiah Okeyo, Elizabeth A. Okwuosa, Felix K. Ngetich

“…Ozone layer depletion allows penetration of ultraviolet radiations, which are hazardous to human health. Climate change culminates in reduced food productivity. …”
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The total extract of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) medic flowers (TEA) mediated Nrf2-TFAM signalling to regulate mitochondrial antioxidant mechanism by Ying Song, Xinyi Zhu, Beibei Wang, Qisong Li, Biwei Song

“…Abstract Skin, as the first line of defence of the human body, is exposed to dangers such as overheating substances, ultraviolet rays, and environmental pollutants, and the incidence of skin diseases is increasing annually. …”
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نگاهی نو به ارتباط سیاست و ادبیات: نقدی بر کتاب سیاست نوشتار by عبدالرسول شاکری, مسعود فرهمندفر

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Evaluation for an Open Society: Then and Now by Robert Picciotto

“…The dominance of an international order grounded in democracy, human rights, and the rule of law is giving way to a world in which leaders are pursuing narrow nationalist and vested interests. …”
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