Effect of climate change in paddy production and adaptation strategies in Tharu communities of Dang district, Nepal by Pradip Raj Poudel, Narayan Raj Joshi, Shanta Pokhrel

“…The ratio of male and female was found to be equal with higher literacy rate at study area than district. …”
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Impact of intermittent fasting versus vitamin D on high fat fructose-induced pancreatic steatosis: possible role of aquaporins by Basma Adel Khattab, Maha Osman Hammad, Zienab Helmy Eldken, Doaa Hellal, Sherin Zohdy Mohamed, Noha Hammad Sakr

“…Given the little data regarding the potential role of aquaporins in the pathogenesis of pancreatic steatosis, this study was designed to assess the role of aquaporins and the NLRP3-inflammasome in the rat model of high-fat fructose diet (HFFD) and to investigate the impact of vitamin D supplementation and alternate day fasting (ADF) in ameliorating HFFD-induced pancreatic steatosis. Method Twenty-four Sprague-Dawley male rats were divided equally into 4 groups. …”
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Russia’s Network Diplomacy in Eurasia: From the EAEU to the Greater Eurasian Partnership by Valeriia I. Bulva, Alexander K. Bobrov

“…The article includes an in-depth study conducted with the use of the institutional research method of various formats of network diplomacy, including flexibility, lack of hierarchy and openness. …”
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Genetic Identification of Brazilian Mammalian Hosts of <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>: Improving Blood Meal Source Discrimination in Vector-Borne Transmission by Quezia Moura Oliveira, Thaíla Santos Pessanha, Alena Mayo Iñiguez

“…The molecular identification of triatomine blood meal sources (BMSs) has been shown to be highly sensitive and taxonomically specific when compared to the immunological method. The application of molecular cloning makes it possible to identify multiple BMS species and/or different individuals/haplotypes of the same vertebrate species in a single triatomine specimen. …”
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Effects of twelve-week aerobic exercise on selected health-related physical fitness variables on Gonji preparatory school male students by Abdurahman Esleman, Bizuneh Yirga Geberemariam, Wondiye Aychiluhim

“…A simple random sampling method was used to select 30 sample students from the 242 total populations and classify them randomly into two equal experimental and control groups (n = 15). …”
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Predictive analysis of miners’ group unsafe behavior based on group dynamics and institutional environment by Shuicheng Tian, Ruirui Wang, Hongxia Li, Lei Chen, Yuan Kuang, Junrui Mao

“…To prevent and control miners’ group unsafe behavior, a research method combining survey design, Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA), and Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) was used to explore the combined effects of multiple antecedent variables of group unsafe behavior and their complex causal relationships with outcomes from the perspectives of group dynamics and institutional environment. …”
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Sex differences and trends in managing cardiovascular risk factors in primary care: a dynamic cohort study by Geert Smits, Michiel L Bots, Monika Hollander, Sander van Doorn

“…Design & setting: We conducted a dynamic cohort study in the Eindhoven region, which is the south-eastern part of the Netherlands. Method: We assessed outcomes of three biological risk factors (systolic blood pressure [SBP], low-density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol, and estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR]) and four lifestyle factors (smoking, physical activity, alcohol intake, and body mass index [BMI]). …”
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Increase in calcidiol level is associated with improved sternal bone healing after cardiac surgery with sternotomy—REINFORCE-D trial results by Dalibor Černý, Michal Čečrle, Eva Sedláčková, Barbora Míková, Eva Drncová, Ivo Skalský, Marie Mieresová, Milada Halačová

“…Cholecalciferol oral administration can be considered as a safe method how to achieve the required calcidiol concentration. …”
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Estimation of the Rupture History of the 2008 Mw8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake by Joint Inversion of Teleseismic and Strong-Motion Records by Deyu Yin, Yun Dong, Qifang Liu, Yuexin She, Jingke Wu, Jihua Zhang

“…Based on a multiple-segment, variable-slip model, the finite fault inversion method is utilized to recover the rupture process. …”
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Improving the efficiency of the “wheel — rail” friction system by V. V. Shapovalov, P. N. Shcherbak, V. M. Bogdanov, E. E. Feyzov, P. V. Kharlamov, V. A. Feyzova

“…The main disadvantages of the remote method of supplying liquid and/or plastic lubricants in the “wheel — rail” system are presented as argument. …”
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Measuring network dynamics of opioid overdose deaths in the United States by Kushagra Tiwari, M. Amin Rahimian, Mark S. Roberts, Praveen Kumar, Jeanine M. Buchanich

“…Using agent-based modeling (ABM) to simulate social networks can offer an effective method to design interventions that incorporate the dynamics of social networks for maximum impact.…”
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¹H NMR-Based Analysis to Determine the Metabolomics Profile of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. (Black Nightshade) Grown in Greenhouse Versus Open-Field Conditions by Lufuno Ethel Nemadodzi, Gudani Millicent Managa, Ndivho Nemukondeni

“…Objective: Contrary to other green leafy vegetables, few studies have been conducted on the metabolites released by <i>S. nigrum</i> and the influence of growing conditions on the metabolites thereof. Method: A ¹H-nuclear magnetic resonance tool was used to identify the untargeted metabolites released by <i>S. nigrum</i>, and spectra were phase-corrected and binned with MestReNova and statistically analyzed with SIMCA 18.0.2. …”
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M. S. Bazykin as a critic and book art theorist by D. V. Fomin

“…Puzyrevskiy, and other artists, demonstrating a broad spectrum of aesthetic views, delving into the essence of a creative method of each author. In his reviews touching the book graphics, M. …”
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Point of care ultrasound assessment of the optic nerve sheath diameter in critically ill children by Ahmed A. EL-Nawawy, Ahmed A. El Beheiry, Aya M. Abdelaziz, Hadir M. Hassouna

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) as a point-of-care testing in the pediatric intensive care units for early diagnosis of raised intracranial pressure and as a follow up tool for treatment response. Method A prospective observational study was conducted in the pediatric intensive care unit of a tertiary care children's hospital. …”
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Otoacoustic Emissions Testing to Identify Hearing Loss in the ICU: A Feasibility Study by Ramya Kaushik, MD, Nicholas Reed, AuD, PhD, Lauren E. Ferrante, MD, MHS

“…OAE testing is a feasible method to screen for hearing loss in the ICU, including in nonparticipatory patients. …”
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Influences of multi-pass friction stir alloying on characterization of AZ91D alloy-based dual reinforcement bio-ceramic nano-composites by Surendra Kumar Patel, Guoxin Dai, Lu Liu, Zhen Sun, Lei Shi

“…The surface composites were successfully fabricated by friction stir processing method with a rotation speed of 800 rpm, travel speed of 80 mm/min and 2.5° tilt angle at multi-passes. …”
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The effect of different cigarette smoking levels on gingival crevicular fluid volume and periodontal clinical parameters in Saudi Arabia by Abdullah F. AlZamil, Montaser N. AlQutub

“…Objective: To evaluate the effect of smoking and its level on periodontal clinical parameters (probing depth (PD), plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and the volume of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)) in healthy and chronic periodontitis individuals. Material and Method: A total of 160 participants were recruited in the present study, who were equally divided into the following five groups: healthy controls (C), healthy smokers (HS), nonsmokers with periodontitis (PNS), light smokers with periodontitis (PLS), and heavy smokers with periodontitis (PHS). …”
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Comparative analysis of spring mechanisms of vibroprotective chairs of road construction machines by Korytov M.S., Sherbakov V.S., Pochekueva I.E.

“…In addition, the dependences of the values of the curvature of the functions of the vertical forces of the three mechanisms on the vertical movement of the working point are obtained by a numerical method. A comparative analysis showed the advantages of the rhombic and three-point mechanisms over the Mezis truss in terms of providing less curvature of the functions of the deflecting force from the displacements of the working point, as well as a smaller number of springs. …”
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Activated Sawdust-Based Adsorbent for the Removal of Basic Blue 3 and Methylene Green from Aqueous Media by Najeeb Ur Rahman, Wasim Bahadar, Sultan Alam, Muhammad Zahoor, Ivar Zekker, Farhat Ali Khan, Riaz Ullah, Essam A. Ali, H. C. Ananda Murthy

“…The prepared adsorbent was characterized by SEM and FTIR, whereas the surface area was estimated through an already reported method in literature. Batch experiments were performed to determine the isothermal and kinetic parameters of the selected dyes adsorption on activated sawdust. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Urban Construction Land in Resource-Exhausted Cities: An Empirical Study of Puyang, China by Xiaodan Li, Gangqiang Zhu, Zhen Liu

“…This study employs a comprehensive approach utilizing the land use transfer matrix, expansion intensity, expansion speed, and the equal fan analysis method to investigate the evolution characteristics of construction land in Puyang, a typical resource-exhausted city in China, from 1990 to 2020. …”
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