Vermicompost and NPSZnB Fertilizer Levels on Maize (Zea mays L.) Growth, Yield Component, and Yield at Guto Gida, Western Ethiopia by Abdela Tufa

“…The largest grain yield (8.03 t·ha−1) was produced by the interaction of vermicompost at 7.5 t·ha−1 with 150 kg·ha−1 NPSZnB, followed by all levels of vermicompost at and above 5 t·ha−1 with 100 and 150 kg·ha−1 NPSZnB. Additionally, plots treated with a combined application of vermicompost and NPSZnB fertilizer at rates of 5 t·ha−1 × 100 kg·ha−1 and 5 t·ha−1 × 150 kg·ha−1, respectively, recorded the greatest values of ear weight (276.1 g) and thousand kernel weight (49.79 g). …”
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ChatGPT in healthcare education: a double-edged sword of trends, challenges, and opportunities by Michael Agyemang Adarkwah, Samuel Anokye Badu, Evans Appiah Osei, Enoch Adu-Gyamfi, Jonathan Odame, Käthe Schneider

“…Developed countries, particularly the United States and China, which are leaders in AI investment and research, lead research on ChatGPT's applications in healthcare education, with limited studies conducted in the African region. Additionally, barriers remain that could lead to ethical and legal issues, particularly exacerbating inequalities in developing countries. …”
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A matter of timing: Biting by malaria-infected Anopheles mosquitoes and the use of interventions during the night in rural south-eastern Tanzania. by Isaac Haggai Namango, Sarah J Moore, Carly Marshall, Adam Saddler, David Kaftan, Frank Chelestino Tenywa, Noely Makungwa, Alex J Limwagu, Salum Mapua, Olukayode G Odufuwa, Godfrey Ligema, Hassan Ngonyani, Isaya Matanila, Jameel Bharmal, Jason Moore, Marceline Finda, Fredros Okumu, Manuel W Hetzel, Amanda Ross

“…Interventions against outdoor exposure would provide additional protection.…”
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Biochar filtration of drug-resistant bacteria and active pharmaceutical ingredients to combat antimicrobial resistance by Paul-Enguerrand Fady, Alexandra K. Richardson, Leon P. Barron, A. James Mason, Roberto Volpe, Meredith R. Barr

“…By leveraging a bespoke pyrolysis reactor with precisely controlled parameters, we show that production conditions substantially affect sequestration of clinical bacterial isolates, removing up to 94% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa RP73 and 85% of Staphylococcus aureus EMRSA-15. In addition, we show that chars produced at higher peak pyrolysis temperatures (450 °C) can remove up to 88% of the antibiotic clarithromycin from wastewater, as well as significant proportions of many other APIs with varied physicochemical characteristics. …”
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Sustained response off treatment after fostamatinib in refractory immune thrombocytopenia: A series of four case reports by Waleed Ghanima, Francisco Javier Lucas Boronat, Valentina Carrai, Stefan Rackwitz

“…SROT was observed for more than ten months (in remission to date).Discussion: These cases emphasize that SROT is achievable with fostamatinib in complex ITP cases unresponsive to multiple previous therapies. Additional research is needed to identify the magnitude of the underlying mechanisms, and the clinical factors associated with, and potentially predictive of, SROT.…”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementing six monthly multi-month dispensing of antiretroviral therapy in two urban HIV clinics during the COVID-19 Era in Malawi. by Rachel Chamanga, Agatha Bula, Denview Magalasi, Stella Mahuva, Mulinda Nyirenda, Kwasi Torpey, Thulani Maphosa, Mitch Matoga

“…The major facilitators were orientation and review meetings, teamwork among staff, and the use of the electronic medical records system to track patients. Additionally, reduction in the number of patient visits, which reduced the workload of healthcare workers was cited as another motivator for implementing 6-MMD. …”
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Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs Associated with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease by Christopher M. Blanchette, Şerban R. Iorga, Aylin Altan, Jerry G. Seare, Ying Fan, Sandro Rossetti, Benjamin Gutierrez

“…**Objectives:** The objective of this study was to assess real-world healthcare resource utilization and cost among commercially insured (COM) and Medicare Advantage (MAPD) ADPKD patients in addition to the cost profile by chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage. …”
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Exploring the influence of “keeping consumers in suspense” in live streaming on consumer impulse buying behavior: A test of the mediating effects of consumer inner states by Xiangxi Kong, Ren Wang, Yuyang Zhang

“…Future research should extend this framework to diverse cultural contexts to validate its generalizability and explore additional influencing factors.…”
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Information modelling of dynamic impacts on a unique building of a multifunctional complex of parametric architecture by E. K. Agahanov, M. K. Agahanov, E. V. Trufanova

“…The calculation of the analytical model of the frame of a unique multifunctional complex of parametric architecture was performed using the finite element method and the selection of optimal design solutions was performed. Additionally, the effect of adding outrigger floors to the finite element model at different levels of the building frame was studied.Materials and methods. …”
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To Probe Full and Partial Activation of Human Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors by Pan-Agonist Chiglitazar Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations by Holli-Joi Sullivan, Xiaoyan Wang, Shaina Nogle, Siyan Liao, Chun Wu

“…Through the decomposition of the MM-GBSA binding energy by residue and the use of two-dimensional interaction diagrams, key residues involved in the binding of chiglitazar were identified and characterized for each complex system. Additionally, our detailed dynamics analyses support that the conformation and dynamics of helix 12 play a critical role in determining the activities of the different types of ligands (e.g., full agonist vs. partial agonist). …”
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How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Higher Education Learning Experience?... by Ghada Refaat El Said

“…The results suggested that there was no statistically significant difference in students’ grades. In addition, the unplanned and rapid move to online distance learning at the time of pandemic did not result in a poor learning experience as was expected. …”
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Golgin Subfamily A Member 5 Is Essential for Production of Extracellular Matrix Proteins during TGF-β1-Induced Periodontal Ligament-Fibroblastic Differentiation by Hyun-Jin Kim, Seong-Min Kim, Min-Jeong Choi, Young-Joo Jang

“…When the TGF-β1 signaling pathway was blocked or GOLGA5 was depleted by siRNA, the levels of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, such as type I collagen and fibronectin, decreased in PDL-fibroblastic progenitors. In addition, Golgi structures in the perinuclear region underwent fragmentation under these conditions. …”
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Study of Corrosion Behavior of Mg–Gd-Based Soluble Magnesium Alloys by Qinghua Wang, Zhiquan Huang, Yanchun Zhu, Ling Qin, Jingfeng Zou, Lifeng Ma

“…Notably, significant effects on corrosion rates were observed in the Cl⁻concentration range of 1% to 3% and at temperatures between 75 °C and 100 °C. Additionally, the dissolution rate of the alloy increased markedly from 8.37 mg/cm²/h in the as-cast state to 43.85 mg/cm²/h following extrusion combined with perforation deformation. …”
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Natural Pigments from Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis and Peristrophe bivalvis (L.) Merr for Food Coloring by Pham Thi Luong Hang, Le Thuy Ngan, Tran Thi Lan Phuong, Nguyen Lai Thanh, Yuki Ishikawa-Ishiwata, Dang Minh Hieu, Nguyen Dinh Thang

“…These extracts also possessed moderate antioxidant activities with IC50 values of 0.33 g/L and 0.31 g/L for Gardenia and Peristrophe extract, respectively. In addition, toxicity tests on zebrafish embryos indicated that these extracts had low toxic activities with high LD50 values of 1.31 g/L for Gardenia extract and 0.74 g/L for Peristrophe extract. …”
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Association between atmospheric particulate matter pollution during pregnancy and premature birth in China: a meta-analysis by Bingbing Guo, Xinye Jiang

“…No correlation was found between exposure to atmospheric particulate matter at other times and the occurrence of premature birth.ConclusionAlthough our results indicate that exposure to atmospheric particulate matter during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy increases the risk of preterm birth among pregnant women in China, the association is relatively weak. Additionally, the results may be influenced by potential confounding factors. …”
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Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Headache Impact, Anxiety, and Physical Activity Levels in Patients with Chronic Tension-Type Headache: An Observational Study by Ángel González de la Flor, Guillermo García Pérez de Sevilla, Diego Domíngez Balmaseda, Daniel Martín Vera, María Montero Martínez, Jose Ángel Del Blanco Muñiz

“…Linear regression models determined that the self-efficacy and anxiety sensitivity with showed a significant relationship with the HIT-6 score (R2=0.262;p=0.008) and with the ASI-3 score (R2=0.565; p<0.001). In addition, no correlations were found between pain intensity, duration or frecuency with psychosocial factors, or headache impact. …”
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Assessing Seismic Vulnerability and Pollution Risks of Wastewater Treatment Plants by Spyridon K. Golfinopoulos, Ploutarchos N. Kerpelis, Dimitrios E. Alexakis

“…The study outputs include eight (8) maps depicting the spatial distribution of seismic vulnerability, both with and considering soil–water pollution, by calculating the existence of seismic hazards and identifying potentially affected regions. Additionally, eight (8) tables support this analysis. …”
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The association between the health promotion levy and employment in South Africa: an interrupted time series analysis by Chengetai Dare, Micheal Kofi Boachie, Susan Goldstein, Evelyn Thsehla

“…Such strategies are important in encouraging people to reduce the intake of SSBs, while enabling the government to raise additional revenue for the fiscus.…”
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Evaluating 28-Days Performance of Rice Husk Ash Green Concrete under Compression Gleaned from Neural Networks by Sharanjit Singh, Harish Chandra Arora, Aman Kumar, Nishant Raj Kapoor, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Krishna Kumar, Hardeep Singh Rai

“…However, the study’s limitations include the need for additional research into the material’s long-term behaviour as well as the consideration of other characteristics that may affect its strength, such as environmental conditions like temperature and humidity.…”
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Impact of Corticosteroid Dosing and Glucose Levels on Readmission Rates in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation Patients: A Study from Tertiary Care Center by Amirullah, Pavan N Kumar, Deepak

“…Average glucose levels during hospitalization did not affect readmission rates. Patients discharged to home with home health services or post-hospital facilities had higher 30-day readmission rates compared to those discharged home without additional care. …”
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