Comparative Analysis of Multiple Hydrological Models in Assessing Climate Change Impacts on the Mille Watershed, Awash Basin, Ethiopia by Asmare Belay Nigussie, Mihiretie Ayana, Dessalegn Worku Ayalew, Gerawork Feleke, Asnake Enawgaw Amognehegn, Anteneh Yayeh Adamu, Andualem Endalew, Tewodrose Desale Meselaw, Shankar Karuppannan

“…Extreme high and low changes in flow were used to quantify this impact. Therefore, based on the observed trends of decreased streamflow volume, recommendations for the study area include the development of water sources such as microdams, ponds, and water wells, implementation of water harvesting techniques, improvement of land use and land cover practices, proper utilization and management of available discharge, drought assessment, and environmental impact assessment. …”
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Retrospective analysis of ichthyofauna of the Desnyansko-Starogutskyi national natural park by A. Roman, Yu. Kutsokon, M. Shcherbatiuk

“…A comparison of fish ecological groups from two main types of habitats: 2.27 Mesotrophic vegetation of fast watercourses and 2.33 Mesotrophic vegetation of slow-flowing watercourses showed that phytophiles predominate, the share of which (by species composition) reached 36%. …”
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Les siphons en terre cuite du monde romain : l’exemple de l’aqueduc d’Almuñécar (Andalousie, Espagne) by Elena H. Sánchez López

“…Similarly, they were one of the options for carrying water around the rest of the system, including areas where water was not flowing under pressure. In attempting to determine whether the terracotta pipes used in the siphons were given any particular technical qualities to ensure pressure resistance, the paper compares pressure pipes with those used in open-surface systems, all from Roman aqueducts in Turkey. …”
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Exosome miR-199a-5p modulated vascular remodeling and inflammatory infiltration of Takayasu’s arteritis by Shuning Guo, Jiehan Li, Shurui Pang, Jing Li, Xinping Tian

“…The migration of VSMC was evaluated by scratch assays and transwell migration assays. The flow cytometry was employed to identify apoptosis of VSMC. …”
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IL-33 Deficiency Attenuates Lung Inflammation by Inducing Th17 Response and Impacting the Th17/Treg Balance in LPS-Induced ARDS Mice via Dendritic Cells by Li Cheng, Yang Jiao, Wei Jiang, Xin Zhang, Liping Zhang, Gongwei Jia

“…Th17 and Treg cell frequencies were determined by flow cytometry. The levels of IL-6 in the supernatant in a dendritic cell culture system were examined by ELISA. …”
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Optimal nanofluid selection for photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems in adverse climatic conditions by Miqdam T. Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem, Maytham T. Mahdi, Ali H.A. Al-Waeli, Anees A. Khadom, K. Sopian

“…The fluids tested at a flow rate of 9 l/min also showed interesting results. …”
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Experimental evidence-based construction of electroacupuncture for ischemic stroke: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Yaoguang Guo, Sihan Hu, Sihan Hu, Shiman Luo, Lang Tu, Yao Tang, Fang Zeng, Fang Zeng, Fang Zeng

“…The heterogeneity of the included studies points to complex underlying mechanisms, potentially involving modulation of apoptotic pathways and cerebral blood flow.ConclusionThis meta-analysis substantiates the neuroprotective potential of EA in ischemic stroke models, primarily through apoptosis modulation and possibly through improved cerebral perfusion. …”
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Analisis Kinerja Sistem Informasi Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia Berdasarkan Persepsi Masyarakat Menggunakan Metode Heuristics Evaluation by Alfriyanto Nahas, Hustinawati

“…From the data on user complaints, in this case the people, there are several problems in the usability aspect, such as users not understanding the flow of using the DPR RI website. So it is necessary to analyze the performance of the DPR RI website, especially from the perspective of the community, to determine the level of usability of the website, the Heuristic Evaluation method is used. …”
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Enhancing surveillance for dengue fever in Oyo State, Nigeria – a one health approach by Olawale Sunday Animasaun, Joseph Ojonugwa Shaibu, Busayo Kayode Akomolafe, Olamide Priscilla Animasaun, Piring’ar Mercy Niyang, Olukemi Titilope Olugbade, Akinfemi Oyewumi Akinyode, Ibukun Akinsola Omisakin, Adedapo Olufemi Adeogun, Rosemary Ajuma Audu

“…Viral RNA from human and mosquito specimens was extracted and analyzed using RT-qPCR. A one-step lateral flow immunoassay cassette test kit detected DENV-specific IgM and IgG in humans. …”
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Myofascial trigger points therapy increases neck mobility and reduces headache pain in migraine patients – pilot study by Maciej Olesiejuk, Małgorzata Chalimoniuk, Tomasz Sacewicz

“…The application of IC-MTrPs therapy is of particular interest because it targets these trigger points, potentially normalizing muscle tone and improving local blood flow, which may alleviate pain and restore mobility. …”
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Delta radiomics modeling based on CTP for predicting hemorrhagic transformation after intravenous thrombolysis in acute cerebral infarction: an 8-year retrospective pilot study by Xiaxia Wu, Xiaxia Wu, Jinfang Yang, Jinfang Yang, Xianqun Ji, Yingjian Ye, Ping Song, Lina Song, Peng An, Peng An

“…Hemodynamic parameters such as cerebral blood volume (CBV), cerebral blood flow (CBF), and time to peak (TTP) were obtained using CTP techniques. …”
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Village Savings And Loan Associations (VSLA) and Socio -Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable People in Kamuganguzi Sub County Kabale District. by Mwijukye, Deus

“…The recommendations were; need to improving the health status of women in families as well as children since they are regarded vulnerable in order to let them live happily; there should be improved nutrition and food supply to all families to let children and other members grow healthy and live a happy life; increased household income should be the ultimate goal fostered by credit accessibility in the area which must be done with ease through the start of small and medium enterprises especially women; it is recommended that the vulnerable groups of people have the replacement of the damaged property in case of any loss aiming at keeping standards of living at household level; achieving flexibility to immense development of social capital required the development of the saving culture that promotes regular income to help the community solve their personal problems; the social fund should be a unifying factor that enhances development through increased social networking to allow information flow since information is power. Keywords: Village Savings, Loan Associations, VSLA, Socio-Economic Empowerment, Vulnerable People, Kamuganguzi Sub-County, Kabale District.…”
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Assessment of Hand-Hygiene Practices Among Health Care Workers at Kisoro Hospital, Kisoro District. by Nsenga, Alex

“…However, 91(85.8%) of the respondents reported lack of continuous flow of water as the major barrier hindering health care workers from practicing hand hygiene. …”
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A phase 2, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a valproate/lithium combination in ALS patients by M.-C. Boll, M. Alcaraz-Zubeldia, C. Rios, D. González-Esquivel, S. Montes

“…Conclusions: Combined VPA-Li treatment associated with slower ALS progression and better secondary outcomes. …”
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A phase 2, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a valproate/lithium combination in ALS patients by M.-C. Boll, M. Alcaraz-Zubeldia, C. Rios, D. González-Esquivel, S. Montes

“…Conclusions: Combined VPA-Li treatment associated with slower ALS progression and better secondary outcomes. …”
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Petrology of Oligocene Lalehzar igneous rocks in the southeast of Saveh-Naein-Jiroft magmatic belt by Fatemeh Sepidbar, Bahareh Borouzi Niyat

“…The geochemistry and isotopic results show that they are formed during partial melting of the lower crust (amphibolite) which is impelemented by inherited mantle source components in a subduction zone. …”
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Seawater-originated fluids interactions with oceanic lithospheric mantle peridotites and formation of hornblendite dykes, as well as spadaite and dolomite veins in the Naein ophiol... by Fatemeh Naderi, Ghodrat Torabi, Nargess Shirdashtzadeh

“…The presence of carbonate veins in peridotites reveals that these veins formed under the influence of circulating hydrothermal fluids at lower temperatures. These fluids are enriched in elements such as Mg, Ca, Si, CO2 and H2O. …”
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Business targeting in Iran: a hybrid simulation-optimization approach by amir mansour tehranchian, Sogand Hoseinnia Chafjiri

“…The obtained results showed that achieving higher employment requires controlling inflation at lower rates as well as achieving a higher economic growth rate. …”
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Productivity and quality of Moina sp. cultivated with various culture medium by Taufik Shidik Adi Nugroho Shidik, Julie Ekasari, Dedi Jusadi, Mia Setiawati

“…(Ch) showed the highest PUFA (Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids) contents, while the highest MUFA (mono unsaturated fatty acids) contents was obtained from Moina sp. cultured with BFBO media lower than artemia. The study results indicates that different culture media produces different productivity and nutrient quality of Moina sp. …”
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Identifying pre-diabetes ‘hotspots’ in Northern California using geospatial analysis: opportunities to target diabetes prevention strategies and improve health equity by Tannaz Moin, Luis A Rodriguez, Obidiugwu Kenrik Duru, Julie Schmittdiel, Tainayah W Thomas, Maher Yassin, Yelba Castellon-Lopez

“…Census tracts within hotspots had lower levels of household income (HL estimate: −3651.00, 95% CI –7256.00 to –25.00), per cent of adults with bachelor’s degrees or higher (HL estimate: −9.08, 95% CI –10.94 to –7.24) and median home values (HL estimate: −113 200.00, 95% CI –140 600.00 to –85 700.00) and higher rates of household poverty (HL estimate: 0.96, 95% CI 0.55 to 1.37), unemployment (HL estimate: 0.39, 95% CI 0.24 to 0.54), household public assistance (HL estimate: 0.97, 95% CI 0.76 to 1.18) and per cent receiving Medicaid (HL estimate: 4.56, 95% CI 3.40 to 5.76) (p<0.05 for all).Conclusions We found that individual-level and census tract-level socioeconomic status, obesity prevalence and race and ethnicity categories of patients living in pre-diabetes hotspots differed from those not identified as a hotspot. …”
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