Efficacy of Intrathecal 0.75% Hyperbaric Ropivacaine versus 0.5% Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Elective Inguinal and Perineal Surgery: A Randomised Double-blinded Clinical Study by Bhavini Shah, Dipanjali Mahanta

“…Bupivacaine, a longer-acting agent that provides dense motor blockade, is known to carry a higher risk of re-entrant arrhythmias and cardiac depression with accidental intravascular injection. …”
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Species evolution: cryptic species and phenotypic noise with a particular focus on fungal systematics by Anusha H. Ekanayaka, Anusha H. Ekanayaka, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Arun Kumar Dutta, Danushka Sandaruwan Tennakoon, Anuruddha Karunarathna, Ekachai Chukeatirote, Dong-Qin Dai, Steven L. Stephenson, Sajeewa S. N. Maharachchikumbura, Chao Liu, Alan J. L. Phillips

“…Hence, the cryptic species concept refers to genetic variations, while the phenotypic noises concept is about non-genetic variations. Although both concepts are opposites, they each contribute significantly to the evolutionary process of an organism. …”
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Frequency and factors associated with loss to follow-up in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patient: a single-centre study by Sumariyono Sumariyono, Rudy Hidayat, Faisal Parlindungan, Suryo Anggoro Kusumo Wibowo, Anna Ariane, Johanda Damanik, Abirianty Priandani Araminta, Ryzkianty Annis Nurdin

“…The reasons for LTFU were distance from house to hospital constraints (76%), busy (56%), transportation constraints (38%), dissatisfaction with the outpatient clinic service (21%), lack of information about their disease (18%), having other comorbidities that compelled them to go to another department’s clinic (15%), difficulties understanding the clinic registration flow system (9%), and having minimal symptoms (6%). …”
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Microfluidic Synthesis of miR-200c-3p Lipid Nanoparticles: Targeting ZEB2 to Alleviate Chondrocyte Damage in Osteoarthritis by Zheng D, Chen T, Yang K, Yin G, Chen Y, Gui J, Xu C, Lv S

“…The drug release curve, stability, temperature sensitivity, cytotoxicity, and the impact of lipo-AgPEI-miR-200c-3p on the expression of proteins linked to matrix disintegration, apoptosis, and inflammatory factors were all detected.Results: Results showed that the particle size of Lipo-AgPEI-miR-200c-3p was about 130 nm, the Zeta potential was lowered to 1.08± 0.12 mV. …”
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Prospective Evaluation of Unprocessed Core Needle Biopsy DNA and RNA Yield from Lung, Liver, and Kidney Tumors: Implications for Cancer Genomics by Mikhail T. Silk, Nina Mikkilineni, Tarik C. Silk, Emily C. Zabor, Irina Ostrovnaya, Ari A. Hakimi, James J. Hsieh, Etay Ziv, Natasha Rekhtman, Stephen B. Solomon, Jeremy C. Durack

“…., formalin fixation and paraffin embedding (FFPE)) has been previously reported, little is known about the potential yield for molecular analysis at the time of biopsy sample acquisition. …”
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Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries by Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mohammed Seid Ali, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Masresha Asmare Techane, Mulugeta Wassie, Alemneh Tadesse Kassie, Medina Abdela Ahmed, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Berhan Tekeba, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen

“…Childhood wasting, a severe form of malnutrition, indicates acute undernutrition, leading to significant loss of muscle and fat tissue. …”
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An analysis of the Policy of Increasing the Salaries of Government Employees Based on the Framework of Kingdon's Multiple Streams (Case Study of Budget Law 1401) by Seyyed Mojtaba Shahraeini, Heidar Najafi, Seyyedamir Abbaszade, Mahdi Khosravi, Iman Akbari

“…For example, employees earning 6 million Tomans in 1400 experienced a 12% net salary increase (after tax deductions), while those earning 32 million Tomans in 1400 saw about a 19% increase. The studies indicate that this unfair policy, which contradicts the prevailing discourse of the legislative and executive branches, was more influenced by the ignorance of policymakers in the government, parliament, and Guardian Council than by the economic and political interests of various stakeholders. …”
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Transprofessional education in the student discourse: Demand, expectations, risks by A. N. Pinchuk, S. G. Karepova, D. A. Tikhomirov

“…At the same time, the students spoke most of all about the need for experience in mastering the related branches of specialisation. …”
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Selected cannabis cultivars modulate glial activation: in vitro and in vivo studies by Sigal Fleisher-Berkovich, Nitzan Sharon, Yvonne Ventura, Valeria Feinshtein, Jonathan Gorelick, Nirit Bernstein, Shimon Ben-Shabat

“…Cannabis, an immunomodulating agent, is known for its ability to treat MS effectively. …”
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Compulsive Buying Disorder among Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing Undergraduate Students from Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India: A Cross-sectional Study by A Hari Narayanan, Vedapriya Dande Rajasekar, Raja Danasekaran, BN Surya, P Manoj, S Madhush Kumar, Rehana Syed, R Harishma

“…Significant associations with CBD included female gender, medical education, family history of shopaholics, online shopping, shopping-induced euphoria, anxiety or distress when unable to shop, and lying to family or friends about shopping expenses (p-value <0.05). Conclusion: The study revealed that 29.7% of undergraduate students exhibited Compulsive Buying Behaviour (CBB). …”
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Antifungal activity and biocompatibility assessment with molecular docking and dynamic simulations of new pyrazole derivatives by Basma T. Abd-Elhalim, Ghada G. El-Bana, Ahmed F. El-Sayed, Ghada E. Abdel-Ghani

“…Objective The current work validates the results and pyrazole binding sites as potent antifungals by investigating many pyrazole derivatives as antifungal agents. The biocompatibility was assessed using an HFB4 normal human skin cell line. …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Friedreich Ataxia Using Mobility Assistive Technologies: Limited Fit of the EQ-5D-3L Mobility Dimension by Maresa Buchholz, Michelle Pfaff, Audrey Iskandar, Kathrin Reetz, Jörg B. Schulz, Marcus Grobe-Einsler, Thomas Klockgether, Bernhard Michalowsky, EFACTS Study Group

“…To analyse the patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL), the EuroQol 5 Dimension 3 Level survey (EQ-5D-3L)—a widely used and recommended generic measure—is used in clinical and in health economic studies. Concerns about using the instrument in mobility-impaired individuals who might have difficulties finding appropriate response options for mobility-related items led us to investigate how the 3L dimensions perform in patients with FA using or not using MAT. …”
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The water year based on minimizing the terrestrial water storage variation and its validity by Changwu Cheng, Wenzhao Liu, Qiang Li, Tingting Ning, Haixiang Zhou, Zhaotao Mu, Kang Du, Kai Wang, Xiaoyang Han

“…However, a comprehensive quantitative investigation about its determination and usability in catchment water balance analysis remains absent. …”
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Identifying Touchpoints for Foreign Tourists in the Customer Journey through 5 A's Approach by Mostafa Esmaeili Mahyari, Mohammad Ghaffari, Hamid Reza Irani, Elham Ebrahimi

“…Finally, in the Advocacy stage, aspects like recommendation, defending against negative comments, willingness to revisit, bringing others in next travels, content creation on social media, and caring about Iran news play a role. ConclusionDuring all phases of a customer's journey, with particular emphasis on the Awareness and Ask stages, it is imperative to engage in advertising, content creation, and social media presence. …”
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Hubungan Lingkungan Fisik dan Tindakan Penduduk dengan Kejadian ISPA pada Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Lubuk by Irma Suryani, Edison ., Julizar Nazar

“…<br />Kata kunci: ISPA balita, lingkungan fisik, tindakan penduduk</p><p>Abstract<br />The mortality rate due to Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in developing countries is about 20% which is 1/3-1/2 is the death of the children under five years old. …”
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一种降低南极磷虾油酸值的工艺研究 Technology of reducing acid value of Antarctic krill oil by 胥亚夫，俞存兵，余奕珂，郭忠，吴微，吕晶，郝兰 " XU Yafu, YU Cunbing, YU Yike, GUO Zhong, WU Wei, LYU Jing，HAO Lan"

“…In order to provide technical reference for improving the quality of Antarctic krill oil, using Antarctic krill oil as the raw material and food-grade magnesium silicate as the deacidification agent, the oil was subjected to deacidification treatment. …”
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The dynamic oral–gastric microbial axis connects oral and gastric health: current evidence and disputes by Mengying Xia, Lei Lei, Linyong Zhao, Wenqing Xu, Hongyu Zhang, Mingming Li, Jiankun Hu, Ran Cheng, Tao Hu

“…In this review, we discussed the current evidence about the relationship between the oral–gastric microbial axis and oral and gastric health. …”
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Predicting ixodid tick distribution in Tamil Nadu domestic mammals using ensemble species distribution models by Ayyanar Elango, Hari Kishan Raju, Ananganallur Nagarajan Shriram, Ashwani Kumar, Manju Rahi

“…Abstract Background Tick borne diseases are re-emerging around the world, including India. Information about the occurrence of the tick vectors in different geographical locations is essential for controlling the diseases. …”
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ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PENGUASAAN KONSEP IPA TERPADU DAN KEPEDULIAN LINGKUNGAN MAHASISWA MELALUI PENGGUNAAN BAHAN AJAR PENGOLAHAN TEBU SEBAGAI ENERGI TERBARUKAN by Lailatul Nuraini, Supeno Supeno, Sudarti Sudarti, Sri Astutik, Shinta Nuriyah Mahbubiyah Royani

“…The aimed of this research was to describe the mastery concept learning of integrated science and level of students’ environment awareness after learning by using teaching material about the processing of sugar cane as a renewable energy. …”
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Prevalence and contributors to anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months in Kyangwali Refugee settlement, Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Christine Nakimera, Philip Bright Bwajojo, William Kaweesa, Joan Nampiima, Faith Chebet, Sharifah Namuwawu, Martin Bwemage, Moses Nuwabasa, Regina Ndagire, Allan Lugaajju, Joel Tumwebaze, Catherine Nassozi Lwanira

“…There was no significant relationship between anaemia occurrence and the household dietary diversity score. Conclusions About half of the study children were found to be anaemic. …”
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