Long-acting family planning uptake and associated factors among women in the reproductive age group in East Africa: multilevel analysis by Ermias Bekele Enyew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Shimels Derso Kebede, Mahider Shimelis Feyisa

“…Intraclass correlation coefficient, likelihood ratio (LR) test, median odds ratio, and deviance (−2 log-likelihood) values were used for model comparison and fitness. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with a 95% CI and p-value ≤0.05 in the multilevel logistic model were used to declare significant factors associated with long-acting contraceptive uptake.ResultsThe overall prevalence of long-acting contraceptive methods in East African countries was 19.41% (95% CI 19.07%–19.76%). …”
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Subchronic cyanuric acid treatment impairs spatial flexible behavior in female adolescent rats through depressing GluN2B-dependent neuronal and synaptic function by Wei Sun, Haiyang Yu, Xiaoliang Li, Yiwen Wan, Yazi Mei, Yang Yang, Lei An

“…Subchronic exposure to cyanuric acid (CA) and its structural analogue melamine induces long-term effects on brain and behavior in male rodents. …”
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Jargon and Readability in Plain Language Summaries of Health Research: Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Iain A Lang, Angela King, Kate Boddy, Ken Stein, Lauren Asare, Jo Day, Kristin Liabo

“… BackgroundThe idea of making science more accessible to nonscientists has prompted health researchers to involve patients and the public more actively in their research. This sometimes involves writing a plain language summary (PLS), a short summary intended to make research findings accessible to nonspecialists. …”
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Clinical and imaging features of co-existent pulmonary tuberculosis and lung cancer: a population-based matching study in China by Fan Zhang, Fei Qi, Yi Han, Hongjie Yang, Yishuo Wang, Guirong Wang, Yujie Dong, Hongxia Li, Yuan Gao, Hongmei Zhang, Tongmei Zhang, Liang Li

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Lowering light intensity while extending photoperiod at a constant daily light integral synergistically interacts with warm temperature to enhance leaf expansion and crop yield in... by Sang Jun Jeong, Sang Jun Jeong, Shuyang Zhen, Qianwen Zhang, Qianwen Zhang, Genhua Niu

“…Applying FR light or lowering light intensity over a longer photoperiod at a constant daily light integral (DLI) can increase crop yield by enhancing leaf expansion and photon capture. However, PHY activity is also dependent on temperature. We aimed to investigate the interactive effects of FR light, light intensity, photoperiod, and temperature on plant growth and morphology.MethodsLettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) …”
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Terpinen-4-ol Improves the Intestinal Barrier Function of the Colon in Immune-Stressed Weaning Piglets by Lihuai Yu, Guangzhi Qiu, Xiaomu Yu, Jianwei Zhao, Jun Liu, Hongrong Wang, Li Dong

“…The malondialdehyde (MDA) content was greater in the colon of the LPS group than in that of the CON group, while the activities of glutathione peroxidase (<i>GSH-Px</i>), superoxide dismutase (<i>SOD</i>), and catalase (<i>CAT</i>) were lower in the colon of the LPS group; conversely, the MDA content was lower in the colons of the PLT and PMT groups than in those of the LPS group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Digital Information Exchange Between the Public and Researchers in Health Studies: Scoping Review by Nazli Soltani, Thilo Dietz, Doris Ochterbeck, Jens Dierkes, Katja Restel, Lara Christianson, Karina Karolina De Santis, Hajo Zeeb

“…Interactivity (ie, if digital information exchange is or should be active or passive) was addressed in half of the studies. …”
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Characterization of the complete genome sequence of the recombinant norovirus GII.P16/GII.4_Sydney_2012 revealed in Russia by E. V. Zhirakovskaia, A. Y. Tikunov, S. N. Sokolov, B. I. Kravchuk, E. I. Krasnova, N. V. Tikunova

“…A functional significance of these changes suggests that a wide distribution of the strains with the novel GII.P16 polymerase may be associated both with several amino acid substitutions in the polymerase active center and with the insertion of glutamic acid or glycine in an N-terminal p48 protein that blocks the secretory immunity of intestinal epithelial cells. …”
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Clinical significance and pro-oncogenic function of DBF4 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Liuyan Chen, Lvying Wu, Minying Tang, Yuanhang Cheng, Kuanyin Wang, Jianan Zhang, Wenyi Deng, Lingfeng Zhu, Jin Chen

“…DBF4 plays a critical role in DNA replication and participates in various biological functions, making it an attractive target for cancer treatment. However, its significance in ccRCC has not yet been explored. …”
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Effects of the Paediatric Regulation funding on the development of off-patent medicines in children by Lucia Ruggieri, Silvia Torretta, Viviana Giannuzzi, Alessandra Natale, Mariagrazia Felisi, Adriana Ceci, Adriana Ceci, Fedele Bonifazi

“…A survey to project coordinators was also conducted to explore the challenges faced during paediatric drug development plans.ResultsThe 20 FP7-funded projects studied 24 off-patent active substances. Eighteen substances had agreed PIPs with the European Medicines Agency paediatric Committee (PDCO). …”
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Sparse attention convolution-ViT model for working condition recognition in zinc flotation by Yue SU, Zhaohui TANG, Yongfang XIE, Xiaoliang GAO, Hu ZHANG, Weiye MA, Haiyang TANG

“…To address this issue and improve recognition accuracy, a sparse attention convolution-ViT model is proposed. This model leverages machine vision techniques to investigate the relationship between froth visual features and the working conditions using real-time froth images from industrial sites. …”
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The proof is in the pudding: patient engagement in studying cannabidiol in mild cognitive impairment by Antonia Keck, Julia-Sophia Scheuermann, Petra Scheerbaum, Elmar Graessel, Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl

“…Cannabidiol (CBD) shows potential in slowing MCI progression due to its neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Turning crisis into chances: Tourism entrepreneurs’ timing strategies amidst emergencies by Katarzyna Czernek-Marszałek, Dagmara Wójcik, Patrycja Juszczyk, Paweł Piotrowski, Brendan Richard

“…Therefore, chance management can be very useful in their activity and our research findings can be also useful regarding its theoretical and practical implications. …”
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Health system costs of a breast cancer early diagnosis programme in a rural district of Rwanda: a retrospective, cross-sectional economic analysis by Lydia E Pace, Lawrence N Shulman, Jean Claude Mugunga, Parsa Erfani, Kayleigh Pavitra Bhangdia, Rashidah Nambaziira, Lysa Carolle Niteka, Jean Marie Vianney Dusengimana, John Ruhumuriza, Marie Louise Uwineza, Vestine Rugema, Cyprien Shyirambere, Melany Rabideau

“…We also aimed to estimate the cost of implementing the programme in other districts with different referral pathways and identify opportunities for enhanced cost efficiency.Design Retrospective, cross-sectional analysis using time-driven activity-based costing, based on timed patient clinical encounters, retrospective patient data and unit costs of resources abstracted from administrative and finance records.Setting The BCED programme focused on timely evaluation of individuals with breast symptoms. …”
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Blood Glukose Response of Giant Gouramy (Osphronemus gaouramy, Lac.) to the Stress of Environmental Temperature Changes by S. Hastuti, Eddy Supriyono, Ing Mokoginta, . Subandiyono

“…To study the role of insulin activation on reducing the stress effects, thirty fish were injected with insulin 2 IU/100 g body weight before subjected them to stressar. …”
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Exogenous ALA applied on different plant parts promotes tomato fruit quality and GABA synthesis by Peng Bai, Junwen Wang, Yongmei He, Junfang Feng, Juanli Li, Xingpan Shang, Yue Wu, Jihua Yu, Jihua Yu, Zhongqi Tang, Jianming Xie

“…Exogenous ALA application at different sites regulates the activity of glutamate acid decarboxylase (GAD) and increases the content of glutamate for GABA synthesis pathway during tomato fruit development, thereby affecting the GABA content. …”
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Capital formation and production of carbon emissions in low-carbon development by E.S. Siregar, S.U. Sentosa, A. Satrianto

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine the endogenous variable, low-carbon development, and valuate its influencing factors, given its pivotal role in environmental protection amid climate change concerns and economic growth. …”
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OUR EXPERIENCE IN TREATMENT OF ENTEROATMOSPHERIC FISTULAS FORMED AS A RESULT OF MINE-EXPLOSIVE INJURY by Kyrylo Parkhomenko, Anastasia Drozdova, Kostiantyn Prokopenko, Ivan Parkhomenko

“…Next, VAC bandages were installed for active drainage. After debridement, tissue defects of the anterior abdominal wall were plasticized with own tissues or ointment bandages were used, sites were formed for the calorimeter (if there is a discharge of intestinal contents from the fistula) or places for an ointment bandage (if there is no secretion of intestinal contents). …”
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Phytosomes Loaded with Mastoparan-M Represent a Novel Strategy for Breast Cancer Treatment by Zhao H, Bao S, Chen S, Yang Q, Lou K, Gai Y, Lin J, Liu C, Liu H, Zhang C, Yang R

“…Moreover, in vivo anti-tumor studies demonstrated that Phy-Mast-M exhibited superior curative inhibitory effects on tumor growth and favorable biocompatibility.Conclusion: Phy-Mast-M demonstrates significant anti-tumor activity both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, its potential for clinical translation suggests promising prospects for cancer therapy, offering more drug options for breast cancer patients. …”
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An exploratory analysis of differences in serum protein expression by sex in patients with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease by Giuliana Cerro-Chiang, Matthew Ayres, Alejandro Rivas, Sarah J. Parker, Mitra Mastali, Peter Chen, Jennifer E. Van Eyk, Paul J. Wolters, Francesco Boin, Tanzira Zaman

“…Autotaxin, known to activate lysophosphatidic acid and promote fibrosis, suggests a potential role in modulating fibrotic processes in SSc-ILD. …”
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