A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairments: the influence of do... by Thatchaya Prathum, Thanwarat Chantanachai, Oranich Vimolratana, Chotica Laksanaphuk, Irin Apiworajirawit, Benchaporn Aneksan, Kanthika Latthirun, Cheng-Ta Yang, Wanalee Klomjai

“…This study further explores the impact of tDCS and its dosage parameters on cognitive enhancement in older people with cognitive impairments. …”
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Transcriptional profiles of Microcystis reveal gene expression shifts that promote bloom persistence in in situ mesocosms by Lauren E. Krausfeldt, Paisley S. Samuel, Robert P. Smith, Hidetoshi Urakawa, Barry H. Rosen, Rita R. Colwell, Jose V. Lopez

“…However, little is known about how introduced nutrients influence gene expression in situ. To address this knowledge gap, we used in situ mesocosms initiated with water experiencing a Microcystis bloom. …”
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iMulch: an investigation of the influence of polymers on a terrestrial ecosystem using the example of mulch films used in agriculture by Carmen Wolf, Mike Wenzel, Björn Fischer, Ralf Bertling, Erich Jelen, Dieter Hennecke, Karlheinz Weinfurtner, Martina Roß-Nickoll, Henner Hollert, Antonia Weltmeyer, Kristina Bitter, Pauline Ruiz, Dusica Banduka, Jochen Tuerk, Lars M. Blank

“…As the biodegradable film could be degraded, at least under ideal conditions, we recommend its use. However, proof of degradation must first be verified under real field conditions. …”
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Assessment of Clinical Analgesic Levels and Serum Biomarkers in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Diclofenac and Methotrex... by Mei Zhang, Zhongyuan Ma, Rinkiko Suguro, Menglin Zhu, Esther Xinyi Chen, Xin Dong, Meixiu Chen, Linling Cheng, Bolun Su, Yizhun Zhu

“…A statistical analysis was conducted on the levels of specific proteins and inflammatory factors before and after treatment to evaluate its impact. Result. Both groups exhibited statistically significant differences in the serum level of target biomarkers before and after the intervention. …”
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Animal experiments and network pharmacology to explore the anti-inflammatory mechanism of dapagliflozin in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome by Yong Liu, He Bai, Huilin Guan, Chunhua Wang, Xueqing Song, Zihao Yong, Xiaomeng Guo, Luxin Li, Zhen Zhang

“…Dapagliflozin is a highly selective, orally active and reversible inhibitor of the human SGLT2. …”
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Ecological and forestry assessment of the compliance of the composition of forest crops designed for afforestation with the types of forest site conditions in the Steppe climate of Ukraine by Svitlana Raspopina, Anastasiia Suska, Yulia Belay, Vitalii Goroshko

“…The projects for the creation of forest crops at the Branch «Petrikivske Forestry» of the State Specialized Forest Enterprise «Forests of Ukraine» (Dnipropetrovsk region) for the year 2023 were analyzed from the point of view of the compliance of the composition of the projected forest crops with the existing types of forest site conditions. A study of the dynamics of the temperature regime in Dnepropetrovsk region for the period 2010–2023 showed that during the most active growing season (from May to September), extremely high temperatures last for an average of 47 days. …”
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Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic revi... by Morteza Nasiri, Leila Amirmohseni, Mohammad Farzollah Abbasi, Fatemeh Yarahmadi, Sahar Zonoori, Mahya Torkaman, Elham Sadeghi Moghimi, Mehrnaz Ardaneh, Masoomeh Asadi

“…According to the quantitative analysis, adults who had received coadministration of standard care and topical SO on the infusion site were significantly less affected by IRP than those who had received a control condition (effect sizes= 5, risk ratio= 0.54; 95 % confidence interval[0.32, 0.92]; P = 0.025). …”
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App-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment of Problematic Smartphone Use During Examination Weeks in University Students: 6-Week Observational Study by Ji Seon Ahn, InJi Jeong, Sehwan Park, Jooho Lee, Minjeong Jeon, Sangil Lee, Gangho Do, Dooyoung Jung, Jin Young Park

“…Despite the severity of PSU, its association with behaviors such as physical activity, mobility, and sociability has received limited research attention. …”
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On the tracks of an uninvited guest, the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus in Cyprus by Riccardo Piccinno, Giulia Fiorenza, Marlen Ines Vasquez, Jeremy Bouyer, Gregoris Notarides, Ludvik Marcus Gomulski, Soteris Meletiou, Mustafa Akiner, Antonios Michaelakis, Federico Forneris, Giovanni Maga, Giuliano Gasperi, Anna Rodolfa Malacrida

“…This mosquito species has rapidly dispersed and invaded much of the globe assisted by its life history traits and high propagule pressure driven by human activities. …”
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Instituto de Investigaciones en Procesos Tecnológicos Avanzados, Universidad Nacional del Chaco Austral. Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, Chaco, Argentina by Sebastiana Failla, Michela Contò, Antonio Borghese, Vittoria Lucia Barile

“…Furthermore, it is important to underline how the wrapped hay induced a more significant accumulation of CLA (p<0.001) when compared to dried hay and maize silage (3.36 vs. 2.93 vs. 2.37 mg/g of fat) due to its ability to retain leaves. In conclusion, the positive effect on the meat quality of a wrapped hay-based diet appears evident thanks to the richness in leaves, which positively stimulate the microbial activity in the rumen and the accumulation in the meat of fatty acids with high nutritional value. …”
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SPEC Process III. Synthesis of a Macroporous Silica-Based Crown Ether-Impregnated Polymeric Composite Modified with 1-Octanol and its Adsorption Capacity for Sr(II) Ions and Some Typical Co-Existent Metal Ions by Anyun Zhang, Chunmei Chen, Zhifang Chai, Mikio Kumagai

“…The adsorption of some fission and non-fission products contained in highly active liquid waste (HLW) such as Ru(III), Mo(VI), Pd(II), Na(I), K(I), Cs(I), Sr(II), Ba(II), La(III) and Y(III) onto (DtBuCH18C6 + Oct)/SiO 2 -P was investigated at 298 K. …”
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Acute effect of endurance exercise on human milk insulin concentrations: a randomised cross-over study by Rebecca Lyng Holm, Mads Holmen, Md Abu Jafar Sujan, Md Abu Jafar Sujan, Guro F. Giskeødegård, Trine Moholdt, Trine Moholdt

“…IntroductionInsulin is present in human milk and its concentration correlates with maternal circulating levels. …”
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Hyperspectral inversion of heavy metal content in farmland soil under conservation tillage of black soils by Yanan Chen, Wanying Shi, Guzailinuer Aihemaitijiang, Feng Zhang, Jiquan Zhang, Yichen Zhang, Dianqi Pan, Jinying Li

“…These metals often originate from anthropogenic activities such as industrial emissions, agricultural practices, and improper waste disposal. …”
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Exploring the relationship between established HIV risk factors and depressive symptoms amongst young women without HIV in two sites in South Africa. by Zanenhlanhla Gumbi, Celia Mehou-Loko, Lindi Masson, Makhosazana Mdladla, Nokuthula Maphumulo, Jo-Ann Passmore, Sanele Mbeje, Linda Gail Bekker, Disebo Potloane, Heather Jaspan, Nina Radzey, Andrea Abrahams, Rushil Harryparsad, Pamela Mkhize, Hilton Humphries

“…Participants from the peri-urban WC site were more likely to experience depressive symptoms (OR 8.34; 95% CI 3.80-18.30) compared to those living in the rural KZN site. …”
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Heterogeneity of motivations among crowdinvestors: Evidence from the football industry by Szczepan Kościółek

“…Importantly, evidence was found showing that groups that are homogenous in terms of crowdinvestment activity can still be heterogeneous in terms of crowdinvestment motivations. …”
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Analisis Sistem Pelaksanaan Kelas Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Malalak dan Biaro Kabupaten Agam by Ayu Nurdiyan, Desmiwarti ., Rizanda Machmud

“…In the whole system there is a lack of active role of midwife as a midwivery care practitioner in community in performing her duties and functions and there is none of interprofessional collaboration in implementation of this program. …”
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Klasifikasi Siswa Slow Learner untuk Mendukung Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes by Abdul Harris Wicaksono, Ahmad Afif Supianto, Satrio Hadi Wijoyo, Didik Krisnandi, Ana Heryana

“…Undetectable slow learner students can slow down teaching and learning activities because teachers have to redo explain the material to make students understand the material. …”
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Evaluating the Relationship between Factors Enhancing the Competitiveness of Customer Foreign Currency Services in the Banking Industry by Saeideh Rahimi, Alireza Rousta, Farzad Asayesh

“…This study shows that major elements such as “banking activity”, “credit portfolio”, “monetary and financial”, “market share” and “extra-organizational” shape patterns for promoting the capability of competitiveness of customers’ foreign currency services in the banking industry.…”
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Empirical Analysis of the Impact of the Internet on Social Trust in Chinese Provinces during 2016-2020 by Li Zhengrong, Guo Mengyao, Wang Fang

“…The Internet, one of the hallmarks of information technology, has had a profound impact on social life, enriching public social activities while simultaneously altering traditional patterns of social trust formation. …”
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Assessment of borehole water quality in Nwadzekudzeku village, Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa: Implication for potential human health risks by Tsakane Patience Maluleke, Sifelani Dube, Emmanuel Daanoba Sunkari, Abayneh Ataro Ambushe

“…Multivariate statistical analysis revealed that the hydrochemical parameters were enriched in the aquifer through ion exchange reaction, dissolution of silicate minerals from the mafic-ultramafic lithologies, and agricultural activities. Children are the hypersensitive population with respect to nitrate toxicity in water as they show cumulative hazard index (HI) values ranging from 0.02 - 6.59 with an average value of 2.49, whereas HI for adults ranged from 0.02 - 4.71 with an average value of 1.78. …”
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