Zwitterion Effect of Cow Brain Protein towards Efficiency Improvement of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) by Denny Widhiyanuriyawan, Prihanto Trihutomo, Sudjito Soeparman, Lilis Yuliati

“…The zwitterions effect of cow brain protein that fills gaps or empty spaces between TiO2 particles generates acidic reactions (capturing electrons) and bases (releasing electrons); hence, proteins in the cow brain are able to function as electron bridges between TiO2 molecules and generate an increase in electric current in DSSC. …”
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Assessing tick attachments to humans with citizen science data: spatio-temporal mapping in Switzerland from 2015 to 2021 using spatialMaxent by Lisa Bald, Nils Ratnaweera, Tomislav Hengl, Patrick Laube, Jürg Grunder, Werner Tischhauser, Netra Bhandari, Dirk Zeuss

“…Our study reveals that tick attachment to humans is particularly high at the edges of settlement areas, especially in sparsely built-up suburban regions with green spaces, while it is lower in densely urbanized areas. …”
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Reconfigurable Ultra-Miniaturized MIMO Antenna for Tissue-Independent Communication in Injectable Medical Implants by L. Harlan, M. Susila, Sachin Kumar, Hyun Chul Choi, Kang Wook Kim

“…This innovative, miniaturized, tissue-independent MIMO antenna achieves isolation greater than 15 dB via orthogonal arrangement and 1 mm element spacing, with impedance bandwidths of 60 MHz in fat and 100 MHz in muscle. …”
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A New Model for Predicting Flow in Fractured-Vuggy Carbonate Reservoirs under Pseudosteady State Condition by Nai Cao, Gang Lei, Yuan Su, Hong Li, Jiali Zhang, Ci Zhang

“…In addition, based on Hooke’s law, a quantitative model was proposed to study stress-dependent permeability of the fracture system, which connects the reserve spaces. Moreover, the roughness morphology characteristics of fracture surface were taken into account with fractal theory. …”
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Evaluation of Delay Characteristics at A 4- Legged Signalised Intersection for Improvement in The Level of Service. A Case Study of Jinja Road Intersection. by Babirye, Joanitor

“…This section explores intersection design and operation, from signal timing to crosswalk, and investigates each concept as it relates to citywide goals for safety, mobility, and more vibrant, accessible public spaces. Their strength lies in their ability to reduce the number of vehicular conflicts at places where the roads meet and thereby enhance intersection capacity and safety. …”
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Microgeographical Variation in <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> Prevalence in Dogs in Suburban and Urban Areas of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil by Marianna Laura Elis Chocobar, Elizabeth Moreira dos Santos Schmidt, Ângelo Joel Ferreira Mendes, Paul Christopher Duncan Johnson, William Weir, Rossella Panarese

“…Dogs aged over two years had a higher risk of being infected (<i>p</i> < 0.001), while features such as breed, sex, size, coat type, use of macrocyclic lactones or access to outdoor spaces were not found to be predictive factors. This study reinforces the evidence that the prevalence of <i>D. immitis</i> is increasing in areas previously considered to have low prevalence or to be non-endemic. …”
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Do community-based digital health inclusion programmes contribute to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged population groups?: a qualitative study of experiences of a city-... by Shoba Poduval, Lily Arnold, Emma Carta, Danielle Nimmons, Irene Stratton, Michael Shaw, Katherine Bradbury, Fiona Stevenson

“…Findings suggest moderators of implementation are provision of community spaces, social activities and devices and Wi-fi, and recipient-centred support through community understanding, personalised regular support and trusting relationships. …”
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Research on the Seismic Response Law of Complete Morphology of Butted Well Salt Cavern for Large-Scale Underground Energy Storage by Haitao Li, Dewen Zheng, Kang Li, Qiqi Wanyan, Lina Ran, Yanxia Kou, Song Bai, Jianan Wu, Jianchao Jia, Yunfei Wen, Yuanqing Wang, Hongyan Xing, Kuoyuan Zhu, Jingen Deng

“…The seismic response characteristics of the butted well salt cavern model, encompassing five distinct morphological attributes such as cavity spacing, cavity diameter, cavity height, sediment height, and horizontal connection channel height, were thoroughly investigated. …”
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‘I no longer worry about money for transport to the health centre’ - economic empowerment of caregivers of children living with HIV through Village Savings and Loan Associations: e... by Joseph Rujumba, Carmen Roebersen, Susan Namara, Richard Ochen, Sharon Eva Ahumuza, Allen Tushabe, Mathias Akugizibwe, David Bitira, Innocent Mwesigye, Stella Kentusi, Henry Zakumumpa, Japheth Kwiringira, Merian Natukwatsa Musinguzi

“…The VSLA groups provided safe spaces for caregivers to share challenges and to learn more about HIV prevention and treatment from expert clients which improved the care for children living with HIV. …”
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Urban environment during pregnancy, cognitive abilities, motor function, and externalizing and internalizing symptoms at 2–5 years old in 3 Canadian birth cohorts by Anne-Claire Binter, Dany Doiron, Martine Shareck, Tona Pitt, Sheila W. McDonald, Padmaja Subbarao, Wiliam D. Fraser, Suzanne C. Tough, Jeffrey Brook, Mònica Guxens

“…Urban areas usually bring exposure to poorer air quality, less access to green spaces, and higher building density. These environmental factors may endanger child development. …”
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À propos des foyers protohistoriques à pierres chauffantes en Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur by Denis Dubesset

“…In some cases, we observe the implantation of this type of combustion structure within a habitat or nearby sepulchral and/or sanctuary spaces. However, these examples remain the rarest and, when they do occur, the number of instances is generally lower than the contrary. …”
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Hubungan Indeks Massa Tubuh dengan Cedera Ligamen Krusiat Anterior pada Atlet Cabang Olahraga Kontak by Rurin Ardiyanti, Afriwardi Afriwardi, Nur Afrainin Syah

“…</p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> indeks massa tubuh, cedera ligamen krusiat anterior, atlet</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p class="NoSpacing1"><em>Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are common on athletes that need surgical treatment and a risk to become osteoarthritis. …”
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COVID-19 status and utilisation of essential maternal and child healthcare services during the pandemic in Ahmedabad, India by Sandul Yasobant, K Shruti Lekha, Ravina Tadvi, Bhavin Solanki, Walter Bruchhausen, Deepak Saxena

“…Women without COVID-19 were more likely to be accompanied by healthcare workers during labor ([aOR = 2.91(1.04- 8.11) and to receive appropriate birth spacing counselling [aOR = 1.38 (0.7–2.71)]. Conclusion Utilisation of essential maternal and child healthcare services was lower among women who were COVID-19 positive compared to those who were not. …”
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Aux origines gauloises de Tours (Indre-et-Loire) : état des connaissances by Sandrine Linger-Riquier

“…A number of difficulties or limitations were present during the excavation of this material, including: the depth at which the Gallic remains reside (some 3 to 7 m in certain areas), the small size of the opened spaces, safety concerns, the water table level, the available time for investigation, and historical prejudices. …”
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Acceptability of and experiences with menstrual hygiene cups among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 in two communities in Lusaka, Zambia: an exploratory study nested in... by Melleh Gondwe, Melvin Simuyaba, Mwelwa Phiri, Chisanga Mwansa, Albertus Schaap, Lucheka Sigande, Kwame Shanaube, Sian Floyd, Sarah Fidler, Helen Ayles, Musonda Simwinga, Bernadette Hensen

“…Methods Through community-based, peer-led spaces (hubs), AGYW could access menstrual products, including pads and menstrual cups. …”
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Jovens e os Stories do Instagram: estudo netnográfico durante a pandemia da Covid-19 by Alan César Belo Angeluci, Brasilina Passarelli, Carolina Gois Falandes, Milena Possar Garcia

“…Conclusion. By managing these spaces, young people can assume different identities, with media and information literacies being important resources for their online practices and expression of feelings.…”
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Cryptococcal Meningitis: A Retrospective Cohort of a Brazilian Reference Hospital in the Post-HAART Era of Universal Access by Aline Z. de Azambuja, Gustavo Wissmann Neto, Guilherme Watte, Luciana Antoniolli, Luciano Z. Goldani

“…Widened Virchow–Robin spaces were described in only 2 patients (2.5%). Induction treatment of the majority of the patients consisted of amphotericin B and flucytosine (67%) followed by amphotericin B and fluconazole (19%). …”
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Anemia in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, determinants, and health impacts in Egypt by Ahmed Azzam, Heba Khaled, Alrefaey K. Alrefaey, Amar Basil, Sarah Ibrahim, Mohamed S. Elsayed, Muhammad Khattab, Nashwa Nabil, Esraa Abdalwanees, Hala Waheed Abdel Halim

“…The determinants of anemia among pregnant women included being over 30 years old (OR: 1.95), residing in rural areas (OR: 1.76), illiteracy (OR: 1.93), birth spacing < 2 years (OR: 2.04), lack of iron supplementation (OR: 2.59), presence of intestinal parasites (OR: 1.38), antenatal visits < 5 (OR: 5.27), multiparity, and low income, all with statistical significance (p < 0.05). …”
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Calf immunization protocols with low-virulence isolates of Anaplasma marginale: Analysis of post-inoculation effects and protection against natural challenge by Filipe Lucas de Melo Mendonça, Matheus Figueiredo Coelho, Camila Valgas Bastos, Júlia Angélica Gonçalves da Silveira, Rafael Romero Nicolino, Jose Azael Zambrano Uribe, Múcio Flávio Barbosa Ribeiro, Bruna Torres Silvestre, Rodrigo Melo Meneses, Antônio Último de Carvalho, Tiago Facury Moreira, Elias Jorge Facury-Filho

“…The groups received two subcutaneous administrations spaced 40 days apart, at a dosage of 2 × 106 infected erythrocytes of the following A. marginale strains: G1 (UFMG1 + UFMG1); G2 (UFMG3 + UFMG3); G3 (UFMG1 + UFMG3); and G4 (control). …”
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Novel loci for triglyceride/HDL-C ratio longitudinal change among subjects without T2D by Lihua Wang, Siyu Wang, Jason A. Anema, Vaha A. Moghaddam, Yanli Lu, Shiow Lin, E. Warwick Daw, Allison L. Kuipers, Iva Miljkovic, Michael Brent, Gary J. Patti, Bharat Thygarajan, Joseph M. Zmuda, Michael A. Province, Ping An

“…GWLS employed haplotype-based identity-by-descent estimation with 0.5 cM average spacing. Heritability of ΔTHR was moderate (46%). …”
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