Prevalence of dual diagnosis in the south of Peru: descriptive clinical study by Jonathan A. Zegarra-Valdivia, Brenda Nadia Chino Vilca, Ernesto Cazorla Perez

“…It is a descriptive epidemiological study based on analysis of 445 case histories (HC) of patients admitted during the period of three years (2011-2013). …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

“…Results: Of the 387 study participants, 136(35.1%) accessed ASRH services in Rubanda district. The most commonly offered ASRH was HIV testing and counselling, 66(17.1%), while most ASRH services were offered at Hamurwa HC IV, 93(24.0%) and Muko HCIV 45(22.4%). …”
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Identification of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Stages Using Topological Measures of Resting-State Functional Connectivity Networks: A Comparative Study by Zhanxiong Wu, Jinhui Wu, Xumin Chen, Xun Li, Jian Shen, Hui Hong

“…The findings also confirmed that the AD-linked FC alterations mostly appeared in temporal, cingulate, and angular areas, which might contribute to clinical diagnosis of AD. …”
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Characterization of isopropanol-enhanced Caesalpinia bonduc biodiesel blends: A sustainable strategy for decarbonization by D. Christopher selvam, Yuvarajan Devarajan, T. Raja

“…The most effective formulation, designated as CBOBD80I20, exhibited an optimal equilibrium between improved performance metrics and diminished emissions. …”
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Piscivores, Trophic Cascades, and Lake Management by Ray W. Drenner, Ray K. David Hambright

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Sistem Monitoring Frekuensi Denyut Nadi pada Pelari Menggunakan Metode Photoplethysmographic by Asih Setiarini, Mahatma Widya Laksana, Basuki Winarno

“…Abstract Running is the most popular workout around the world, because the most accessible, the cheapest and organized sport. …”
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A Novel Topology to Improve PV Module Efficiency under Partial Shading Conditions by Dominique Bonkoungou, Toussaint Guingane, Eric Korsaga, Sosthène Tassembedo, Zacharie Koalaga, Arouna Darga, François Zougmore

“…The proposed approach reduces the maximum power losses (MPL) and improves the fill factor (FF) with respect to OE and LS configurations in the most of the cases. Moreover, experimental verification is also carried out. …”
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Unignorable Emissions and Potential Health Effects of Unregulated Pollutants from Nonroad Engines Using Greener Fuels — A Review by Lulu Duan, Yu-Lun Hsieh, Sheng-Lun Lin, Wan Nurdiyana Wan Mansor, Muhammad Isyhraff Azhan Bin Mansor, Hyojun Lee, Chien-Er Huang, How-Ran Chao, Mengjie Song, Minseop Song

“…Countries worldwide have implemented stringent emission regulations targeting pollutants like CO, HC, NOx, and PM. However, these machines also emit unregulated pollutants such as PAHs, VOCs, POPs, and metals, which severely impact human health and the atmosphere. …”
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HIV clinical outcomes among people with HIV and diabetes mellitus in Kampala, Uganda; A matched retrospective cohort study. by Rita Nakalega, Fred Collins Semitala, Edrisa Ibrahim Mutebi, Denis Mawanda, Zubair Lukyamuzi, Robert Menge, Juliet Allen Babirye, Sharon Miriam Namiiro, Cleopatra Daphne Kugonza, Nelson Mukiza, Andrew Mujugira

“…We analysed 1,469 participant records: 1,009 (68.7%) from Mulago ISS clinic and 460 (31.3%) from Kisenyi HC IV. Most study participants (63.6%) were female, and the mean age was 43 years (standard deviation [SD] 11) and 38 years (SD 10) for those with DM and without DM, respectively. …”
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Exploring fetal growth patterns in the second trimester: insights from ultrasound measurements among the Minangkabau Ethnic Group in Indonesia by Yusrawati, Joserizal Serudji, Bobby Indra Utama, Puspita Sari

“…Results Demographically, most participants were 21–30 years old, primigravida, with senior high school education, and employed. …”
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Source rock characterization of the Dingo Claystone, Barrow Sub-basin, Australia – Influence of contamination on geochemical analyses by Ummi Fayyadhah Binti Haji Talipudin, Mohamed Ragab Shalaby

“…A poor to good hydrocarbon generation potential is indicated, with a production yield (PY=S1 + S2) ranging from 1.37 to 10.44 mg HC/g rock. Hydrogen index values vary between 42 and 226 mg HC/g TOC, confirming that the Dingo Claystone is dominantly kerogen Type III, with minor contributions from types II/III and IV. …”
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EXamining the feasibility of exerCisE to manage symptoms of Lupus (EXCEL): a protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study by John Reynolds, Katie Hesketh, Matthew Cocks, Megan Quickfall, Alex J Wadley, Scott Green, Jet Veldhuijzen Van Zanten

“…Regular exercise reduces SLE symptoms including fatigue and joint pain and improves patient quality of life. However, most individuals with SLE are not sufficiently active to achieve these benefits, and guidance on the optimal approach to exercise is limited. …”
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Costs of outpatient services at selected primary healthcare centers in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study. by Md Zahid Hasan, Gazi Golam Mehdi, Khadija Islam Tisha, Md Golam Rabbani, Mohammad Wahid Ahmed, Subrata Paul, Ziaul Islam, Shehrin Shaila Mahmood

“…<h4>Background</h4>Upazila Health Complexes (UzHC) serve as the backbone of primary healthcare (PHC) at the sub-district level in Bangladesh, delivering comprehensive healthcare services including both inpatient and outpatient services to the grassroots levels. …”
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Sustainable synthesis and advanced optimization of Prosopis juliflora biomass catalyst for efficient biodiesel production and environmental impact assessment by Thota S S Bhaskara Rao, Manikandaraja Gnanaprakasam, Rajayokkiam Manimaran, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Utku Kale, Artūras Kilikevičius

“…Emission analysis indicated that the WTSB25 reduced specific HC, CO, and smoke opacity emissions by 8.39%, 13.97%, and 4.18%, respectively. …”
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Extended HPV genotyping by the BD Onclarity assay: concordance with screening HPV-DNA assays, triage biomarkers, and histopathology in women from the NTCC2 study by Laura De Marco, Simonetta Bisanzi, Guglielmo Ronco, Pamela Mancuso, Francesca Carozzi, Elena Allia, Raffaella Rizzolo, Daniela Gustinucci, Helena Frayle, Jessica Viti, Anna Iossa, Elena Cesarini, Simonetta Bulletti, Basilio Passamonti, Silvia Gori, Laura Toniolo, Francesco Venturelli, Annarosa Del Mistro, Paolo Giorgi Rossi, Maria Benevolo

“…Its use is being implemented in cervical cancer screening in several countries. The most recent guidelines recommend a risk-based management. …”
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Experimental Study of 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate Effects on Engine Performance and Exhaust Emissions of Diesel Engine Fueled with Diesel–2-Methylfuran Blends by Balla M. Ahmed, Maji Luo, Hassan A. M. Elbadawi, Nasreldin M. Mahmoud, Pang-Chieh Sui

“…Moreover, the inclusion of 2-EHN led to a significant reduction in Nox by 9.20–17.57%, with the most significant reduction observed at a 2.5% 2-EHN, where hydrocarbon (HC) decreased by 7.93–21.59%, and carbon monoxide (CO) reduced by 12.11–33.98% as compared to the M30 blend without 2-EHN. …”
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Oil and gas generation potential of the Middle Jurassic coals of the Ulug-Khem Basin (South Siberia, Russia) by Solangy A. Ondar, Dmitry A. Bushnev, Natalia A. Smirnova

“…The liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons generation potential of coals from the Mezhegey and Elegest coal fields has been mostly realized. The amount of hydrocarbons that could have been produced by the coals reaches very high values – 100–170 mg HC/g of rock. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis and Functional Characteristics of Differential Expression of N6-Methyladenosine Methylation Modification in the Whole Transcriptome of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Lei Wan, Jian Liu, Chuanbing Huang, Ziheng Zhu, Kun Wang, Guanghan Sun, Lei Zhu, Zhongxiang Hu

“…N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most prevalent chemical modification in eukaryotic mRNA and is associated with the development of various immune diseases. …”
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Evaluating the impact of roof rainwater harvesting on hydrological connectivity and urban flood mitigation by Quang-Oai Lu, Reza Bahramloo, Jesús Rodrigo-Comino, Jun Wang, Ali Talebi, Quynh Thi Phuong Tran, Afshin Ghahramani, Mehdi Sepehri

“…The methodology involved quantifying HC under two scenarios: with and without Roof rainwater harvesting implementation. …”
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Defining neonatal status epilepticus: A scoping review from the ILAE neonatal task force by Magda L. Nunes, Elissa G. Yozawitz, Courtney J. Wusthoff, Renée A. Shellhaas, Efraín Olivas‐Peña, Jo M. Wilmshurst, Ronit M. Pressler, Chahnez C. Triki, Hans Hartmann, Terrie Inder, Geraldine B. Boylan, Kette Valente, Solomon L. Moshe, Eli M. Mizrahi, Nicholas S. Abend

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