Biometabolic Distribution of Tc-3PRGD2 and its Potential Value in Monitoring Chemotherapeutic Effects by Jian-Guo Wu, Shao-Li Song, Xiang Zhou, Fan Wang, Yin-Yan Zhu, Lei Xie, Fan Zhang, Gang Huang

“…Eighteen rabbits with 27 implanted VX2 squamous cell tumors were randomly divided into a nontreated control group (NTG, n = 8; 12 tumors) and a treatment group (TG, n = 10; 15 tumors). 99m Tc-3PRGD2 imaging was performed prior to cisplatin injection and repeated on days 0,1, 7, and 14 postinjection. …”
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Delayed Supplementation Strategy of Extracellular Vesicles from Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells with Improved Proregenerative Efficiency in a Fat Transplantation Model by Shan Mou, Yuan Li, Di Sun, Muran Zhou, Jialun Li, Lifeng Chen, Shaokai Liu, Jie Yang, Peng Xiao, Jing Tong, Zhenxing Wang, Jiaming Sun

“…Next, 24 BALB/c nude mice were randomly divided into three groups (n=8). For the EV-delayed group, ADSC-EVs were injected into transplanted fat a week later than the EV-immediate group. …”
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The VertiGO! Trial protocol: A prospective, single-center, patient-blinded study to evaluate efficacy and safety of prolonged daily stimulation with a multichannel vestibulocochlea... by Bernd L Vermorken, Benjamin Volpe, Stan C J van Boxel, Joost J A Stultiens, Marc van Hoof, Rik Marcellis, Elke Loos, Alexander van Soest, Chris McCrum, Kenneth Meijer, Nils Guinand, Angélica Pérez Fornos, Vincent van Rompaey, Elke Devocht, Raymond van de Berg

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A single-center clinical trial will be carried out to evaluate prolonged VCI stimulation, assess general safety and explore interactions between the CI and VI. A single-blind randomized controlled crossover design will be implemented to evaluate the efficacy of three types of stimulation. …”
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Enhancing Royal grape quality through a three-year investigation of soil management practices and organic amendments on berry biochemistry by Ozkan Kaya, Sinem Karakus, Fadime Ates, Selda Daler, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti

“…Methods A three year study (2020–2022) evaluated the effects of soil management on grape quality in ‘Royal’ grapes (VIVC: 349). Using a Randomized Complete Block Design with four replicates of 12 vines, the study tested three tillage methods (chisel, disc harrow, and no-tillage) and four organic fertilizers (Antep radish, broccoli, olive blackwater, and a control). …”
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Unveiling the epidemiology and community perspectives on bovine brucellosis in North Shewa, Central Highlands of Ethiopia by Aweke Engdawork, Abdela Bulbula, Awoke Melak, Haileleul Negussie

“…A total of 511 blood samples were randomly collected from 142 dairy herds. Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT) was used for primary screening, and a complement fixation test (CFT) was conducted on RBPT-positive samples. …”
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Use of isavuconazole in mucormycosis: a systematic review by Shobha Sanjeewani Gunathilaka, Reshani Kaumada Keragala, Kasun Madhumal Gunathilaka, Sujanthi Wickramage, Sachithra Ravindi Bandara, Indika Sanjeewa Senevirathne, Asela Sampath Jayaweera

“…A total of 31 articles, which included four case series, 24 case reports, one open-label trial, one randomized controlled trial, and one non-interventional registry study, were included in the final analysis. 135 adult patients and 14 children were treated with isavuconazole as primary monotherapy, primary combination therapy, nonprimary monotherapy, or nonprimary combination therapy. …”
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Tattoo ink exposure is associated with lymphoma and skin cancers – a Danish study of twins by Signe Bedsted Clemmensen, Jonas Mengel-From, Jaakko Kaprio, Henrik Frederiksen, Jacob von Bornemann Hjelmborg

“…Methods We conducted two designs of twin studies to improve confounder control: A cohort study of 2,367 randomly selected twins and a case-control study of 316 twins born in the period 1960–1996. …”
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Role and mechanism of dexmedetomidine in regulating bone metabolism in tail-suspended osteoporotic rats by GUO Yunliang, WANG Can, ZHANG Xinyu

“…Methods‍　‍A total of 30 male rats were randomly divided into a control group, a model group, and a Dex group, with 10 animals in each group. …”
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Identification of microsatellite loci according to BAC sequencing data and their physical mapping to the bread wheat 5B chromosome by M. A. Nesterov, D. A. Afonnikov, E. M. Sergeeva, L. A. Miroshnichenko, M. K. Bragina, A. O. Bragin, G. V. Vasiliev, E. A. Salina

“…In this work, SSR markers for individual regions in the short arm of bread wheat chromosome 5B (5BS) were designed based on sequencing data for BAC clones, and the regions of the corresponding chromosome were saturated with these markers. Totally, 130 randomly selected BAC clones from the 5BS library were sequenced on the Ion Torrent platform and assembled in contigs using MIRA software. …”
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Effect of nursing intervention based on health belief model on rehabilitation of patients with chronic schizophrenia (基于健康信念模式的护理干预对慢性精神分裂症患者康复的影响)... by GENG Zaixiang (耿在香), ZHOU Pingfang (周平方), WANG Aifeng (王爱凤)

“…Methods Totally 60 patients with chronic schizophrenia were randomly divided into study group and control group. …”
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Medication Belief and Adherence among Patients with Epilepsy by Yirga Legesse Niriayo, Abraham Mamo, Kidu Gidey, Gebre Teklemariam Demoz

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on randomly selected epileptic patients at the neurologic clinic of Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. …”
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Outcomes of total hip replacement in adults with septic arthritis of the native hip joint: A systematic review by Teddy Cheong, Surya Varma Selvakumar, Ryan Kwang Jin Goh, Ing How Moo

“…However, more prospective and randomized trials are needed to establish clear protocols on antibiotic regimes, clinical criteria clearance, and optimal time from infection to joint replacement.…”
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The Effectiveness of β-glucan in the Treatment of Caprine Mastitis Induced by Candida albicans by Saddam H Mahmoud, Shaimaa N Yassein

“…Twenty lactating goats (2–4 years old, 25–30 kg) were randomly divided into five groups (Group I–Group V), with each group consisting of four goats. …”
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Effect on Movement and Balance Function with Robot Training for Stroke Patients in Lower Limb Rehabilitation by Zhiyuan WU, Kunbin LI, Shuwei LOU, Xianli YAO, Pingge SUN, Xiaoxing LI

“…Objective:To observe the effect of lower limb rehabilitation robot training on movement and balance function of stroke patients.Methods:A total of 123 patients with stroke treated in affiliated Zhengzhou central hospital of Zhengzhou university were randomly divided into the control group and observation group according to the order of admission time, with 60 cases and 63 cases respectively. …”
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ucumeropsis mannii seed oil protects against Bisphenol A- induced testicular mitochondrial damages by Patrick Maduabuchi, Aja, Hilary Akobi, Ogwoni, Peter Chinedu, Agu, Ejike Ugbala, Ekpono, Joshua Nonso, Awoke, Oliver Ugochukwu, Ukachi, Obasi Uche, Orji, Boniface Anthony, Ale, Chinonso Peter, Nweke, Esther Ugo, Alum, Darlington C., Chukwu, Christian E., Offor, Atamgba Agbor, Asuk, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Ojochenemi E., Yakubu, J. B., Akob, Onyedika Gabriel, Ani, Chinaza Godswill, Awuchi

“…Forty-eight rats were randomly assigned to six groups (n = 6) of eight rats each and fed the same food and water for 6 weeks. …”
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Types, Magnitude and Factors Associated with Medication Administration Errors Among Nurses in Rubanda East Health Sub District. by Atuhaire, Oliva

“…Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested, interviewer-administered questionnaire to collect data from 120 randomly selected nurses in Rubanda East Health Subdistrict. …”
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Primary Schools’ Determinants of Pupils Academic Performance in Primary Leaving Examinations in Bubaare Sub-County Uganda. by Busingye, Annet

“…The sample included 4 purposively selected headteachers and 54 randomly selected teachers, totaling 58 participants. …”
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Impact of Weed Infestation on Growth and Yield of Carrot Plants. by Mutabazi, Cosma

“…The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) within the plot where carrots were planted. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Planting Depths on the Growth and Yield of Carrots. by Muserero, Ronald Regan

“…Cultivation was done to the required depth while breaking the clods to form a fine seedbed. A Randomized Complete Block Design having two replications was used in this study. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Farm Yard Manure and NPK Fertilizer on Cabbage Yield: A Case Study of Kabale University. by Arinaitwe, Saul

“…The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design, with three treatments: FYM, NPK fertilizer, and control experiment. …”
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