Speaking of Animals: A Conceptual analysis of Animal Metaphors in Yoruba by Oluwadamilare Adisa

“…These metaphors were then analyzed, organized and categorized according to Lakoff and Johnson’s Idealized Cultural or Cognitive Metaphor (ICM) framework. …”
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Single and combined effects of dimethoate and malathion on oxidative stress biomarkers in the non-target freshwater mussel Dreissena polymorpha by Serdar Osman, Yildirim Numan, Yildirim Nuran Cikcikoglu

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Understanding Public Sector Employees' Ethical Engagement in the Digital Era: Evidence from China by Xiangyu Bian

“…Practical Implications: Organizations should promote positive attitudes, cultivate supportive cultures, and enhance perceived support to strengthen ethical behavior and improve satisfaction with ethics. …”
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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis and Its Association with Risk Factors among Nonpregnant Women: A Hospital Based Study by Eliza Ranjit, Bijendra Raj Raghubanshi, Smrity Maskey, Pramila Parajuli

“…., Staphylococcus aureus, Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci (CoNS), and Streptococcus agalactiae were associated with BV and out of those Lactobacillus spp. was the predominant organism. The higher prevalence of BV among symptomatic patients indicates interventions should be applied to reduce the incidence of stillbirth, abortion, and sterility.…”
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Chitosan-Bidens pilosa Extract-Based Coating with Enhanced Free Radical Scavenging, Antifungal, and Water Barrier Properties: Metabolite Profiling, Film Characterization, and Raspb... by Kwanele A. Nxumalo, Olaniyi A. Fawole

“…Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis identified 20 metabolites, including phenolic acids (9), organic acids (8), monosaccharides (1), amino acids (1), flavonoids (1), and six unknown polyphenols. …”
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Mineralization Rates of Soil Forms of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium as Affected by Organomineral Fertilizer in Sandy Loam by Ayeni Leye Samuel, Adeleye Omotayo Ebenezer

“…Farmers tend to use organomineral fertilizers as a result of inadequacies embedded in the sole use of organic and mineral fertilizers. A laboratory incubation study to determine the rate of the forms of N, P, and K released by organomineral fertilizer was conducted at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, southwest Nigeria, in 2013. …”
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Fertility Status of Soil in the Tea Garden Belts of Golaghat District, Assam, India by Bhupen K. Baruah, Bhanita Das, Chitrani Medhi, Abani K. Misra

“…The increasing land use intensity without adequate and balanced use of chemical fertilizers and with little or no use of organic manure have caused severe fertility deterioration of our soils resulting in stagnating or even declining of crop productivity in Assam. …”
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Trichostatin A suppresses hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in an Alport syndrome model. by Yoon Seok Nam, Eun-Ji Gi, Yoo-Seung Ko, Sungsu Lee, Hyong-Ho Cho

“…The TSA-treated group exhibited a reduction in the levels of oxidative stress markers 4-Hydroxynonenal and 3-Nitrotyrosine, along with a decrease in inflammatory cytokines, in both the mouse cochlea and in vitro HEI-OC1 (House Ear Institute-Organ of Corti 1) cell and HEK (Human Embryonic Kidney)293T cells. …”
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High-tech industry development: selection of technology parks operation model elements in the field of high technology by V. V. Degtyareva, M. S. Seregin

“…It is important that such technology parks development is optimally organized with due regard to modern requirements and regulatory measures.…”
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Roles of NET Peptides With Known Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity in Immune Response by Sinan Cebeci, Tuba Polat, Nihan Ünübol

“…Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are crucial components of the innate immune system in all living organisms, playing a vital role in the body’s defense against diseases and infections. …”
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Assessment of the nutritional constituents of Elaeis Guineensis Jacq exudates from different States of Nigeria by FI Obahiagbon, GE Ilori, JO Erhabor

“…The exudates could be classified as a rich source of nutrients that are needed in man, as some of the nutrients act as sources of energy, body builders, components of body organs and tissues, coenzymes and play notable roles in biochemical functions and deficiency diseases. …”
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REALIZATION OF THE PHENOTYPIC EFFECT OF CHROMOSOMAL ABERRATIONS IN HUMANS by K. N. Grinberg, V. I. Kukharenko

“…The alteration in the number of chromosomes, in addition to specific effects connected with the dose of the genes located in a particular chromosome is accompanied by a nonspecific effect, which is manifested in the oppression of growth and development of the organism.2. Birth defects observed in persons with chromosomal aberrations are persisting conditions, which are normal at earlier developmental stages. …”
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Assessment of Construction Site Management Practices: A Case Study of a Construction Project in Hargeisa by Abdirisak Mohamed Abdillahi, Savaş Bayram, Zübeyde Özlem Parlak Biçer

“…Site management encompasses applying scientific methods and evaluation criteria to plan and organize various production factors, including workforce, machinery, and materials. …”
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Pulmonary sarcoidosis by Deepak Talwar, Dhruv Talwar, Hariharan Iyer

“…However, pulmonary sarcoidosis may be associated with extrapulmonary organ involvement, and in such cases, diagnosis can be made with greater certainty. …”
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Characterization of facial burns from maxillofacial surgery. Cienfuegos 2005 - 2007 by Eduardo Duarte Marrero, Patricia Cristina Jiménez Beato

“…Approximately 50% of patients were affected in the organs of sense, particularly in the ears. <strong><br />Conclusion</strong>: The traumatic facial burns are more severe conditions than any other location for the possible commitment to the airways.…”
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Technique of Coaxial Frame in Reflection for the Characterization of Single and Multilayer Materials with Correction of Air Gap by Zarral Lamia, Djahli Farid, Ndagijimana Fabien

“…Techniques based on fixture probes in reflection are used in microwave reflectometry as a novel diagnostic tool for detection of skin cancers, for complex permittivity measurements on liquid samples and oil shale, and for complex dielectric permittivity of animals’ organs and tissues measurements in microwave band for the needs of modern veterinary medicine. …”
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Quarter-Millimeter-Resolution Molecular Mouse Imaging with U-SPECT by Oleksandra Ivashchenko, Frans van der Have, Jose L. Villena, Harald C. Groen, Ruud M. Ramakers, Harrie H. Weinans, Freek J. Beekman

“…This increase in the level of detail makes it more and more attractive to replace ex vivo methods and allows monitoring biological processes in tiny parts of organs in vivo.…”
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Informed consent in dementia research: how Public Involvement can contribute to addressing “old” and “new” challenges by Ana Diaz, Cindy Birck, Angela Bradshaw, Jean Georges, Daphne Lamirel, Soraya Moradi-Bachiller, Dianne Gove

“…This paper provides an overview of the perspectives of people with dementia and their carers resulting from Public Involvement activities organized by Alzheimer Europe. It builds on Alzheimer Europe's previous work with the European Working Group of People with Dementia and draws on discussions held during a face-to-face meeting about Participant Informed Consent forms and processes used in two specific European projects. …”
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Pantoea agglomerans Infections in Children: Report of Two Cases by Shraddha Siwakoti, Rinku Sah, Rupa Singh Rajbhandari, Basudha Khanal

“…Pantoea agglomerans, primarily an environmental and agricultural organism has been reported as both commensal and pathogen of humans. …”
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Application of ectoine in diseases of the skin and mucous membranes by Piotr Kuna, Dominika Ochab-Krupnik, Anna Mościcka, Piotr Łacwik

“…Ectoine is an organic chemical compound from the group of amino acids, produced by microorganisms to protect cells and their organelles from the adverse effects of the external environment. …”
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