The Groundwater Geochemistry and the Human Health Risk Assessment of Drinking Water in an Area with a High Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu), Sri Lank... by W. S. M. Botheju, J. A. Liyanage, S. D. P. Kannangara

“…According to the results of the water quality index, 90% of the samples in the CKDu prevalent area were classified as “poor water” and “very poor water” for drinking purposes, while 73.33% of the samples in the non-CKDu area were “good” and “excellent” for drinking usage. Calculated chronic daily intake (CDIoral) and hazard quotient (HQoral) of nephrotoxicants were higher in CKDu hotspot than the non-CKDu site. …”
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Risk factors and prediction model construction of urinary tract infection in elderly patients with diabetic nephropathy by Cong Feng, Bo Yang, Linlang Liang

“…[Results] There was no significant difference in the data between disease group 1 and disease group 2 (P>0.05).The gender, course of disease, use of catheter, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), urinary albumin/creatinine ratio, estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR), and cystatin C(Cys-C) of the combined group and the non combined group in disease group 1 were statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female, urinary catheter, HbA1c>7.5%, high Cys-C and low eGFR were the risk factors of urinary tract infection in elderly patients with diabetes nephropathy (P<0.05).A nomogram was constructed from the results of multivariate logistic regression analysis.In the ROC curve for validating the nomogram model, the area under the curve was higher in disease group 1 and disease group 2 [0.915 (95%CI: 0.871~0.959) and 0.926 (95%CI: 0.865~0.986)] (P<0.05).The fitting test results showed that the application performance of the prediction model was good in the disease 1 group and the disease 2 group, and the difference between the prediction results and the actual results was not significant (P>0.05).Calibration curve showed that disease group 1 and disease group 2 were almost consistent with the ideal curve in this prediction model. …”
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Body mass index changes and predictors among adults living with HIV/AIDS who are on anti-retroviral therapy at Chiro General Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based retrospect... by Sintayehu Amsalu, Tara Wilfong, Sewmehon Amsalu, Abdu Oumer, Berhe Gebremichael

“…Moreover, the following variables were identified as independent predictors of BMI change: age (β = 0.58, 95% CI; 0.043, 0.072), marital status (β = -0.275, 95% CI: -0.457,-0.093 ), advanced WHO stage (β = -0.496, 95% CI: -0.548, -0.443 ), CD4 count (β = 0.001, 95% CI: 0.001, 0.001), duration of antiretroviral therapy (β = 0.005, 95% CI: 0.001,0.009), time of follow up (β = 0.205, 95% CI: 0.198,0.212), no ART shift (β = -0.844, 95% CI: -1.135, -0.552), no CPT (β = 0.591, 95% CI: 0.365,0.817), urban residence (β = 0.767, 95% CI:0.401,1.132) and good adherence to ART (β = 0.975, CI:0.302, 1.649). …”
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Calculation Method of Overburden Damage Height Based on Fracture Mechanics Analysis of Soft and Hard Rock Layers by Liang Chen, Shaowu Fan, Can Zhao, Lang Zhang, Zhiheng Cheng

“…Under the geological condition of soft and hard rock interaction stratum, the overburden damage height can provide a quantitative support for the design of the locations of gas drainage boreholes in the roof mining fracture zone and the determination of the hydraulic fracture zone in coal seam mining. …”
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Visual analysis of traditional Chinese medicine nursing research on post-stroke sleep disorders based on CiteSpace (基于CiteSpace的脑卒中后睡眠障碍中医护理研究可视化分析)... by GAO Ziqi (高子琪), LIAO Ruoyi (廖若夷), YU Yanlan (余艳兰), SI Huijie (佀惠婕), LIU Bin (刘彬), GUO Yuan (郭元)

“…Conclusion TCM nursing intervention for sleep disorders after stroke has achieved good results, which can significantly improve the sleep quality of patients, promote the outcome of the disease, and improve the quality of life of patients. …”
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Buffalo whey proteins as innovative raw material for nanoparticles building by Pablo A. Solis Cizek, Gustavo A. Crudeli, Darío Spelzini, Franco E. Vasile

“…Obtained results allow us to consider that BWPC can undergo associative interactions with GA, resulting in soluble nano complexes with good colloidal valuable stability for the nutraceutical industry. …”
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Acaricidal and insecticidal activities of entomopathogenic nematodes combined with rosemary essential oil and bacterium-synthesized silver nanoparticles against camel tick, Hyalomm... by Bander Albogami, Hadeer Darwish, Akram Alghamdi, Ahmed BahaaEldin Darwish, Wafa Mohammed Al-Otaibi, Mohamed A. Osman, Zamzam M. Al Dhafar, Abeer Mousa Alkhaibari, Abadi M. Mashlawi, Fadi Baakdah, Ahmed Noureldeen

“…Currently, using phytochemicals, biosynthesized nanoparticles, and bioagents to get rid of arthropods might be a good alternative that would make farmers less worried about residues and resistance. …”
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Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi Pada Sektor Publik: Penyelarasan Teknologi Informasi Dengan Visi Kepemimpinan (Studi Kasus: Kota Salatiga dan Kabupaten Bengkayang) by Andeka Rocky Tanaamah, Agustinus Fritz Wijaya, Sarah Ayu Maylinda

“…Because of these factors, the support for the vision of leadership in developing good governance can be the basis for bureaucratic reform. …”
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Dissecting Cowpea Genetic Variability under Moisture Stress Conditions and Implications for Drought Tolerance Breeding by Mary Singini, Michael M. Chipeta, Keston Njira, Lameck Fiwa

“…These genotypes are therefore good sources of drought tolerant traits and are ideal for inclusion in a crossing program aimed at developing more productive and drought tolerant cowpea varieties more, especially in arid and semiarid areas.…”
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Sustainability index analysis for environmentally low-input integrated farming by E. Widjaja, B.N. Utomo, A.D. Santoso, Y.P. Erlambang, . Surono, M.A. Firmansyah, S. Handoko, E. Erythrina, M.N. Rofiq, D. Iskandar, N.A. Sasongko, T. Rochmadi, N. Abbas, M. Hanif, Y.S. Garno, F.D. Arianti, N.D. Suretno, M. Askinatin, C.O.I. Hastuti, F. Fahrodji

“…The five evaluated dimensions showed good sustainability levels, with sustainability indices ranging from 74.29 percent (sustainable with a fair level) to 93.79 percent (very sustainable). …”
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Supplements to the <i>Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding</i>: dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the journal by article Editorial

“…Following the consecutive numbering on the supplements, 84 supplements should have been published, plus an additional one to volume 40, but de facto not all of the announced supplements appeared in print.The mission undertaken by the Editorial Board of the Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding for the journal’s 115th anniversary was to present a complete list of supplements to the journal in order to familiarize the scientific community and other readers with the books published as supplements in 1908–1937. It is seen as a good opportunity to trace how the prioritized research topics in the fields of botany, plant breeding and genetics changed over a century and to encourage readers to get acquainted with the primary sources, browsing through the old pages of VIR’s journal.The list was compiled by the staff members of VIR’s Library and Publishing Department: Irina V. …”
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Efficient synthesis of fluorinated triphenylenes with enhanced arene–perfluoroarene interactions in columnar mesophases by Yang Chen, Jiao He, Hang Lin, Hai-Feng Wang, Ping Hu, Bi-Qin Wang, Ke-Qing Zhao, Bertrand Donnio

“…These mesogenic compounds were simply obtained in good yields by the nucleophilic substitution (SNFAr) of various types of commercially available fluoroarenes with the electrophilic organolithium derivatives 2,2'-dilithio-4,4',5,5'-tetraalkoxy-1,1'-biphenyl (2Li-BPn). …”
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Hubungan Antara Penggunaan Kontrasepsi Hormonal Suntik DMPA dengan Peningkatan Berat Badan di Puskesmas Lapai Kota Padang by Dhania Pratiwi, Syahredi ., Erkadius .

“…<br />Kata kunci: berat badan, DMPA, kontrasepsi</p><p>Abstract<br />Injectable hormonal contraceptive Depo-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) is a widely used method of contraception. Contraception has good effecacy, but it has some side effects. Those side effects were menstrual disorders such as amenorrhea, patchy hemorrhage, and bleeding outside the menstrual cycle. …”
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The Possibility or Impossibility of Stock Price Prediction: Evidence from the Petrochemical Industry by Masoud Alizadeh Chamazkoti, Mehdi Fathabadi, Mahmod Mahmodzadeh, Saleh Ghavidel Doostkouei

“…The refining and petrochemical industry companies’ stocks are among the most popular ones in the Iranian stock market because they often distribute appropriate dividends to shareholders and sometimes even have good price returns. Also, petrochemical companies are known as the leaders of the stock market, with a great effect on the main stock market index in Iran (TEPIX). …”
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Determinants of fertility in timed artificial insemination programs in beef cattle: predictive ability and risk factors from almost 2 million data points by R.E.F. Assis, F. Baldi, L.B. Temp, R. Ungerfeld, M.F. de Sá Filho

“…Thus, farm management and structure, A.I. technician, bull semen, and female BCS should be the main factors of attention to obtain good results in applying this biotechnology in beef cattle. …”
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Is It Possible to Achieve Favorable Accelerated Dental Changes with No Periodontal Complications When Retracting Upper Anterior Teeth Assisted by Flapless Corticotomy Compared to T... by Hanin Nizar Khlef, Mohammad Younis Hajeer

“…The minimally invasive flapless corticotomy appeared to be a good alternative to the more invasive traditional corticotomy. …”
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ANALISIS ELEMEN GAME DALAM TAMAGOTCHI PIX SEBAGAI IMPLEMENTASI HEWAN PELIHARAAN VIRTUAL by Kessy Situmorang

“…Tamagotchi is an educational-based toy that is similar to raising animals directly by raising one pet character from baby to adult and then returning it to its home planet in good condition. Users can carry out the tasks given to learn more about how to care for animals with care and learn to be more disciplined. …”
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Poor Glycemic Control in Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections: Impact on Epidemiological Features, Mortality Risks, and Polymyxin Resistance by Wang Q, Yan T, Ma C, Teng X, Shen C, Wang N, Yu K, Chu W, Zhou Q, Liu Z

“…Three clinically isolated CRKP strains were used to investigate the effect of glucose on bacterial capsule synthesis and the impact on bacterial resistance to polymyxin and serum killing.Results: Patients with poor glycemic control experienced more severe infections and had a higher likelihood of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute renal insufficiency compared to those with good glycemic control. They also exhibited an increased mortality rate. …”
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A Mobile Health Intervention to Support Collaborative Decision-Making in Mental Health Care: Development and Usability by Kristin Lie Romm, Mari Skoge, Elizabeth Ann Barrett, Lars-Christian Berentzen, Dagfinn Bergsager, Pål Fugelli, Thomas Bjella, Erlend Strand Gardsjord, Kristine Kling, Sindre Hembre Kruse, Kari Jorunn Kværner, Ingrid Melle, Erlend Mork, Henrik Myhre Ihler, Eline Borger Rognli, Carmen Simonsen, Tor Gunnar Værnes, Sofie Ragnhild Aminoff

“…Thus, iTandem includes the following 8 modules, primarily based on the needs of service users and clinicians: Sleep (sleep diary), Medication (intake and side effects), Recovery (measures, including well-being and personal recovery, and exercises, including good things and personal strengths), Mood (mood diary and report of daily feelings), Psychosis (level of positive symptoms and their consequences and level of negative symptoms), Activity (goal setting and progress), Substance use (weekly use, potential triggers or strategies used to abstain), and Feedback on therapy (of individual sessions and overall rating of the past week). …”
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Physiological impact of Trichoderma viride agents on the quality and production of melon that is grown on soils continuously cropped to melon by Jingyi Liu, Hua Lian, Jingwei Dou, Jingjing Li, Guangliang Zhu, Jiatong Wang, Guangshu Ma, Mei Li

“…The study revealed that T. viride agents had significant potential as biological agents as they showed good results in melon yield and quality formation, as well as in enhancing seedling quality.…”
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