Immunological mechanisms of tuberculosis susceptibility in TB-infected individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: insights from mycobacterial growth inhibition assay and cytokine a... by Bindu Dasan, Anuradha Rajamanickam, Arul Nancy Pandiarajan, Sivakumar Shanmugam, Sujatha Nott, Subash Babu

“…The observed cytokine profile in TBI-T2DM individuals indicates a compromised immune response against M.tb activation, potentially explaining the heightened risk of active TB in this population.IMPORTANCEThis study is important because it sheds light on the impaired immune response in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), offering critical insights into why they are at higher risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB). …”
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Clinical characteristics of catatonic symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder by LI Yongmei, HE Jieqiong, XING Yipei, LIU Xinghua, ZHU Huilin, DENG Hongzhu, ZOU Xiaobing

“…Objective To investigate the presentations and related clinical characteristics of catatonic symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder （ASD） by using the Attenuated Behavior Questionnaire （ABQ） and related functional and emotional behavior questionnaires. Methods Children who were diagnosed with ASD in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University or other tertiary hospitals from November 2021 to December 2023 were selected. …”
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STABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PROFESSIONALS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE by A. M. Beloborodov, E. E. Symaniuk

“…Considerable changes in the world of professions, the intensity of production and consumption of new knowledge, strengthening of a communicative component of professional activity are characteristic features of post-industrial society. Workers who have such professional and psychological qualities as self-control, psychological self-control and ability to operate own emotions and emotions of people around (partners and colleagues) are more in demand in labour market. …”
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Diagnostic performance of the DISQVER metagenomic sequencing tool for the identification of pathogens in febrile neutropenic patients: the ADNEMIA trial by Geneviève Héry-Arnaud, Christophe Burucoa, Marie Kempf, David Boutoille, Yohann Foucher, Philippe Lanotte, Maxime Pichon, Stéphane Corvec, Cécile Le Brun, Helene Pailhories

“…Will include patients≥18 years old, treated for malignancy, at high risk of FN (Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer score≤21) with an expected duration of neutropenia≥7 days. Patients who received antibiotic treatment within 24 hours prior to enrolment, have previously participated and/or have enhanced protection will be excluded. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using LED Light Combined With Chromophore Gel in Treating Acne Vulgaris – Preliminary Study by Deda AE, Hartman-Petrycka M, Wilczyński S

“…Anna Ewa Deda,1 Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka,2 Sławomir Wilczyński2 1Department of Practical Cosmetology and Skin Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Sosnowiec, Poland; 2Department of Basic Biomedical Science, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Sosnowiec, PolandCorrespondence: Anna Ewa Deda, Department of Practical Cosmetology and Skin Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Jedności 10, Sosnowiec, 41-208, Poland, Email adeda@sum.edu.plPurpose: The aim was to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of LED light therapy combined with photoacceptor substances having anti-acne properties in reducing the symptoms of acne vulgaris.Patients and Methods: 15 subjects aged 20 to 24 who suffered from moderate or severe acne lesions. …”
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Antenatal pelvic floor muscle exercise intervention led by midwives in England to reduce postnatal urinary incontinence: APPEAL feasibility and pilot randomised controlled cluster... by Karla Hemming, Jonathan Bishop, Sarah Dean, Jean Hay-Smith, Tim Coleman, Elizabeth Edwards, Christine MacArthur, Debra Bick, Mark Pearson, Rohini Terry, Eivor Oborn, Sara Webb, Eleni Gkini, Victoria Salmon, Ellie Jones, Helena Frawley

“…It increased the number of women who are informed about PFME, with potential to improve PFME adherence and reduce postpartum UI. …”
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Simultaneous Debridement and Titanium Mesh Reconstruction in Patients with Compound Depressed Skull Fracture: A Retrospective Descriptive Study by Srikant Das, Acharya Suryakant Pattajoshi, Mahesh Kumar Kusta, Dibakar Sarkar

“…Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study in the Neurosurgery Department at Veer Surendra Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India, from January 2018 to June 2023 and consisting of case records of 98 patients with head injuries associated with compound skull fractures who were admitted. All patients underwent debridement followed by an immediate titanium mesh cranioplasty procedure. …”
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Prognostic Value of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients by Gongjie Ye, Xiaodan Chen, Yinchao Zhou, Jianqing Zhou, Yongfei Song, Xiaoyong Yang, Lei Yang

“…A total of 91 patients with AMI who were admitted to the ICU were deemed eligible for inclusion in the study. …”
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Student perceptions of the socialization and implementation Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka program by Tridelvy Sensony, Dadang Sukirman, Ahmad Fajar Fadlillah

“…The method used in this research is a quantitative approach with a descriptive design involving 40 respondents who are active students and have finished the program for at least one semester. …”
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Serum Soluble Interleukin-2 Receptor Does Not Differentiate Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from Other Pain Conditions in a Tertiary Referral Setting by K. D. Bharwani, M. Dirckx, D. L. Stronks, W. A. Dik, F. J. P. M. Huygen

“…In order to further validate this marker in the diagnostic workup of CRPS, we conducted this prospective cohort study in which we determined sIL-2R levels in patients that were referred to our tertiary referral center with a suspicion of CRPS in a limb, and subsequently compared sIL-2R levels between the patients that were diagnosed with CRPS (CRPS group) and those who were not (no CRPS group). A group of anonymous blood bank donors were used as a healthy control group. …”
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The Contributions of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Towards Economic Development of Kisoro District: A Case Study of Gisozi Parish. by Munyambabazi, Danny

“…This is due to some unacceptable habits like Kissing, Hugging, and Indecent dressing among others which have had a big impact on local people, especially tour guides who interact directly with tourists from different areas with different cultures. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Katuna Town Council. by Mubangizi, Martin

“…This study focused on the population of employees who are in working with small and medium enterprises in Katuna Town Council. …”
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The Relationship Between Mindset and Poverty Levels in Kisinga Sub-County Kasese District by Kambere, Roggers

“…The study sampled a total of 131 who were collected and used in the analysis. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. …”
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The Impact of Family Conflicts on Socio-Economic Prosperity: A Case Study of Muko Sub-County Rubanda District. by Akankwasa, Winfred

“…Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from respondents who participated in the study. Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing basing on the specific objectives of the study and chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, recommendations were conflicts resort to violence and commit atrocious crimes, therefore, we recommend to parts on the conflicts to solve their conflicts peacefully rather than resorting to violence., the results of the study have revealed that some conciliators do not know the law related to inheritance and succession, that is why we recommend them to learn that law and other rules and regulation in force in the country; the findings of the study have proven that some conciliators are biased, so we recommend them to be impartial in order to mediate parts on family based conflicts fairly and the study concluded that it has been revealed by the findings that family based conflicts have a negative impact on economic prosperity of families where dealing with these conflicts bring about spending and consumes time that could be devoted in generating income activities. …”
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Association of Family Well-Being Parenting Style and Child Care in Southern Division Kabale District. by Niyomigisha, Saviour

“…On the contrary, parents who reported higher scores in the authoritarian style reported that their children were particularly difficult, and they reported higher difficulties in their children. …”
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Effects of Teaching Methods on Academic Performance of Pupils in Mathematics In Primary Schools of Bufundi Sub-County Rubanda District. by Byarugaba, Joseph

“…This was in line with the practices of Triarisanti & Pumawarman, (2019) who revealed that learning results are often referred to as skills or abilities. …”
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Tea Growing and Social Economic Development of Local Communities in Rubanda: A Case Study of Ikumba Sub-County Rubanda District. by Aharimpisya, Janet

“…It was suggested that tea be grown alongside other food crops to reduce famine in families who have grown tea on all of their land, and thus famine. …”
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The Impact of Teacher Training on The Academic Performance of Student's Among Secondary Schools in Mbarara District: A Case Study of Kashari County Uganda. by Amumpaire, Catherine

“…The study used 50 respondents who were obtained using a probabilistic sampling procedure and we're both teachers and owners of schools. …”
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The Impact of ICT on Student's Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Kabale District: A Case Study of Katuna Town Council. by Muzahura, Onesmus

“…The study considered thirty (60) respondents from each school that is fifty-five (55) students, one (1) Headteacher and four (4) teachers who were purposively selected for the study. Instruments for data collection included a questionnaire and interview guide. …”
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Utilizing A Multi-Stage Transition Model for Analysing Child Stunting in Two Urban Slum Settlements of Nairobi: A Longitudinal Analysis, 2011-2014. by Oduro, Michael S., IddiI, Samuel, Asiedu, Louis, Asiki, Gershim, Kadengye, DamazoT.

“…In Korogocho, children whose parents were married and those whose mothers had attained primary or post-primary education were associated with a transition from a mild state into a moderately stunted state. Children who were breastfed exclusively were less likely to transition from a moderate to severe stunting state. …”
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