INTER-ILEAL-ABDOMINAL DISSECTION IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH LOCALLY ADVANCED BONY AND SOFT TISSUE SARCOMAS by V. A. Derzhavin, V. Yu. Karpenko, A. V. Bukharov, M. V. Ivanova

“…Depending on the morphological structure, 16 (61%) had chondrosarcoma, 4 (15%) had osteosarcoma and 3 (11%) had a malignant fibrous histiocytoma. …”
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PERHITUNGAN NUMERIK RAPAT KEADAAN GRAPHENE BILAYER DENGAN MODEL TIGHT-BINDING MENGGUNAKAN METODE RAMBATAN WAKTU TROTTER-SUZUKI by Wahyu Setiawan

“…The generation of the initial wave function  is carried out by using a random complex number as a superposition function of the base of each hexagonal structure atomic site to obtain the correlation function. …”
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Medicinal plant species used for contraception and reproductive health care in rural Uganda by Madina Mohamed Adia, Asiimwe Savina, Namukobe Jane, Mukwaya Joel, Anywar Godwin, Kakudidi K. Esezah, Byamukama Robert

“…Data was obtained from 158 traditional medical practitioners using semi-structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data while quantitative analysis of data was done using the informant consensus factor (FIC), Percentage Use Value (PUV) and Jaccard Index (JI). …”
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The Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Information-Seeking Behaviors Using the Internet: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study by Kazuya Taira, Misa Shiomi, Takayo Nakabe, Yuichi Imanaka

“…Control variables included gender, family structure, education level, employment status, household income, eligibility for priority COVID-19 vaccination due to pre-existing medical conditions, and a health literacy scale score. …”
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Sustained effects of bladder point-of-care ultrasound simulation exercise on nursing students: A prospective cohort study by Tomoyoshi Naito, Akiko Hashizumi, Masako Sakai, Emiko Yamamura, Miho Iwase, Kiyomi Yamada, Masako Watanabe, Nobuo Kimura, Takako Kato, Eiko Fujimoto, Rie Kashihara

“…The primary outcome was the Objective Structured Assessment of Ultrasound Skills (OSAUS) score. …”
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Engineering spatially-confined conduits to tune nerve self-organization and allodynic responses via YAP-mediated mechanotransduction by Xiaobin Luo, Jia Yang, Yonggang Zhao, Toshitatsu Nagayasu, Junlin Chen, Peilun Hu, Zhi He, Zifan Li, Jun Wu, Zhe Zhao, Guman Duan, Xiaodan Sun, Lingyun Zhao, Yongwei Pan, Xiumei Wang

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The Mediating Role of Cognitive Reappraisal on Bedtime Procrastination and Sleep Quality in Higher Educational Context: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study by Zhang Y, Rehman S, Addas A, Ahmad M, Khan A

“…Grounded in the Self-Regulation Model of Behavior and the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, this study examines the mediating role of cognitive reappraisal in the relationship between bedtime procrastination and sleep quality over time.Methods: Employing a longitudinal design, the study examined the progression of bedtime procrastination, cognitive reappraisal, and sleep quality among university students at three distinct time points throughout an academic semester. Structural equation modeling and autoregressive time-lagged panel models were utilized to analyze the data, assessing both the direct effects and the mediating role of cognitive reappraisal over time.Results: The results revealed that bedtime procrastination exhibited significant stability across time points (β = 0.619 to 0.658, p< 0.001). …”
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Evaluating H2BC9 as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Lanhua Wu, Liang Li, Mingjing Zhu, Ziyan Zhou, Xuejin Su, Yueming Jiang, Min Kang, Li Jiang

“…H2B clustered histone 9 (H2BC9), a member of the H2B family, plays critical roles in gene expression regulation, chromosome structure, DNA repair stability, and cell cycle regulation. …”
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Dynamic guardianship of potato landraces by Andean communities and the genebank of the International Potato Center by Sophia Lüttringhaus, Willy Pradel, Víctor Suarez, Norma C. Manrique-Carpintero, Noelle L. Anglin, David Ellis, Guy Hareau, Nelissa Jamora, Melinda Smale, Rene Gómez

“…Methods We addressed this research gap by analyzing CIP genebank distribution data for repatriated accessions, conducting structured interviews with experts of the repatriation program, and applying duration and benefit analyses to a survey dataset of 301 households. …”
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants Used in Masulita Sub-County in Wakiso District. by Musoke, Ronald

“…Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaires and interviews. Medicinal plant specimens were collected with the assistance of herbalists, pressed, and identified at the National Herbarium in Makerere University, Uganda. …”
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Effects of Agrochemicals on Soil Bio-Physico-Chemical Properties in Potato Production Systems in the Highlands of South Western Uganda. by Twebaze, Jeniffer

“…Commonly used agrochemicals by farmers were determined by using a structured questionnaire administered to 150 potato farmers in Kabale District. …”
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Enhancing Plasticity and Compaction Properties of Clay Soil- Subgrade Using Iron Ore Tailings: A Case Study of Kabale District. by Mukago, Andrew

“…Despite the abundance of clay soils in construction projects, their plasticity and compaction properties can be detrimental to structural integrity. The main objective of this research was to enhance the plasticity and compaction properties of clay soil subgrade using iron ore tailings and the specific objectives were to determine the physical and mechanical properties of Iron Ore Tailings and Clay, study the change in the; plasticity of clay soils at different percentages of Iron Ore Tailing’s Content (10%, 20% and 30%), compaction property of clay soils at different percentages of Iron Ore Tailing’s Content and to determine the minimum percentage that gives a positive change in the enhancement of plasticity and compaction properties of clay. …”
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Land Use and is Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The findings revealed that sustainable land management practices, such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage, can improve soil structure, fertility, and water retention capacity as revealed by 62% who strongly agreed, 28% who agreed, 27% disagreed and 11% strongly disagreed. …”
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Facilitators and Barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy among incarcerated people living with HIV in Iran: insights from a qualitative study by Azam Bazrafshan, Ali Ahmad Rafiei-Rad, Maliheh Sadat Bazrafshan, Nima Ghalekhani, Soheil Mehmandoost, SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Fatemeh Mehrabi, Mehrdad Khezri, Gelareh Mostashari, Mohammad Karamouzian, Hamid Sharifi

“…Methods This study employed a phenomenological qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews to gather insights. The research population consisted of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who had experienced incarceration and had been prescribed ART during their latest incarceration. …”
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Mesenchymal stromal cells-derived extracellular vesicles in cartilage regeneration: potential and limitations by María Piñeiro-Ramil, Iván Gómez-Seoane, Ana Isabel Rodríguez-Cendal, Isaac Fuentes-Boquete, Silvia Díaz-Prado

“…Conclusion A growing body of evidence supports the use of MSC-derived sEVs as a therapeutic tool for preventing OA progression, with most studies reporting beneficial effects on cartilage structure and function. However, challenges remain in optimizing and standardizing sEVs isolation, dosage, and delivery methods for clinical application. …”
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Biocomposite Active Whey Protein Films with Thyme Reinforced by Electrospun Polylactic Acid Fiber Mat by Andreea (Lanciu) Dorofte, Iulia Bleoanca, Florentina Ionela Bucur, Gabriel Mustatea, Daniela Borda, Felicia Stan, Catalin Fetecau

“…The bi-layer films obtained were characterized by SEM, showing the distribution of the electrospun fiber mat and an increased thickness of the PLA layer from WF/G1 to WF/G4, while FTIR spectra showed the structural vibrations of the functional groups. The experimental results show that WF/G4 have a FTIR fingerprint resembling PLA, retained ~50% of the volatile compounds present in the uncovered film (WF/TEO), while it only had 1.41 ± 0.14 (%) of the permeability to octanol of the WF/G1 film. …”
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Microbiological Analysis Conducted on Raw Milk Collected During Official Sampling in Liguria (North-West Italy) over a Ten-Year Period (2014–2023) by Sara Antonia Chiarlone, Andrea Gori, Serena Ravetta, Andrea Armani, Lisa Guardone, Francesca Pedonese, Salvatore Bavetta, Caterina Fiannacca, Nicola Pussini, Cristiana Maurella, Elisabetta Razzuoli

“…In farms where positive samples were detected, certain structural and/or operational non-compliances were identified. …”
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Factors affecting decision making among nurse managers working in government hospitals by Wubete Abeje, Belachew Tegegne, Zenebe Tefera, Yosef Zenebe, Wondwossen Yimam, Birhanu Desu, Yismaw Andargie, Muluken Amare, Molla Kassa, Mulugeta W/Selassie

“…The data were collected by using structured questionnaire from the study participants. …”
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Enhancing home-based physical activity for neurodivergent children: adapting the InPACT at Home program with AI and universal design by Tania Sapre, Haylie L. Miller, Anna Schwartz, Leah R. Ketcheson, Alanna Price, Kerry Winkelseth, Jeanne M. Barcelona, Ronald F. Zernicke, Ronald F. Zernicke, Rebecca E. Hasson

“…AI was employed to generate and refine prompts like “Provide simplified step-by-step instructions for a jumping jack, suitable for a neurodivergent child” and “Condense the step-by-step instructions for a jumping jack, suitable for a neurodivergent child”.DiscussionThe adaptation of the existing InPACT at Home program was guided by dissemination and implementation science frameworks, aiming to increase equitable access to structured youth physical activity opportunities for neurodivergent children. …”
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The Positive Regulatory Effect of DBT on Lipid Metabolism in Postpartum Dairy Cows by Zheng Zhou, Kang Yong, Zhengzhong Luo, Zhenlong Du, Tao Zhou, Xiaoping Li, Xueping Yao, Liuhong Shen, Shumin Yu, Yixin Huang, Suizhong Cao

“…Analysis of the microbiota community showed that DBT modulated the composition and structure of the hindgut microbiota. Metabolomic analysis revealed decreased plasma acetylcarnitine, 2-hydroxybutyric acid, and BHB levels 7 days postpartum, whereas the TCA cycle was enhanced. …”
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