Manifestation of agronomically valuable traits in the progeny of a sorghum mutant carrying the genetic construct for RNA silencing of the γ-kafirin gene by L. A. Elkonin, N. V. Borisenko, T. E. Pylaev, O. A. Kenzhegulov, S. Kh. Sarsenova, N. Yu. Selivanov, V. M. Panin

“…The studied lines were characterized by improved digestibility of kafirins, a modified type of endosperm, completely or partially devoid of the vitreous layer, an increased percentage of lysine (by 75 %), reduced plant height, peduncle length, 1000-grains weight, and grain yield from the panicle. …”
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PPAR-α Agonist Fenofibrate Decreased Serum Irisin Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Hypertriglyceridemia by Xiaomeng Feng, Xia Gao, Yumei Jia, Heng Zhang, Qingrong Pan, Zhi Yao, Ning Yang, Jia Liu, Yuan Xu, Guang Wang, Xinchun Yang

“…The physiologic effects of irisin are partially mediated through peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α (PPAR-α). …”
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Influence of sleep duration and quality on depression symptoms among nurses during the Omicron outbreak: a cross-sectional survey by Yingying Gu, Pinglang Hu, Caijun Dai, Shuhong Ni, Qiqi Huang

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2022 and September 2022. Participants (N = 2140) were evaluated for depression symptoms via the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and sleep was evaluated via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and "short sleep duration" was defined as ≤ 5 h per day. …”
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Recovery process of patients with iliac vein compression syndrome after stenting: a grounded theory study by Yi-Yun Zeng, Wen-Ling Chen, Jimmy Wei Hwa Tan, Shih-Chun Lin, Kuan-Yi Yen, Fan-Hao Chou, Peta-Anne Zimmerman

“…Methods This qualitative study employed a grounded theory approach, conducting in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 16 patients who had undergone stenting for IVCS. Participants were recruited from a teaching hospital in Taiwan and interviewed between August 2022 and July 2023. …”
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Impact of distress and anxiety due to COVID-19 on digital addictions in university students in the third wave period  [version 2; peer review: 3 approved] by Yovana Pardavé-Livia, Armando Martínez-Portillo, Evelyn Barboza-Navarro, Luz Elizabeth Mayorga-Falcón, Walter Capa-Luque, Catalina Bello-Vidal, Aldo Bazán-Ramírez, Edmundo Hervias-Guerra

“…A total of 802 students from public and private universities residing in the city of Lima and Callao (Peru), with a mean age of 21.68 (SD = 3.11), selected by convenience sampling, participated in the study. The MULTICAGE CAD-4 questionnaire, the distress scale, and the anxiety scale by COVID-19 were applied. …”
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The Influence of Husband Support and Information Sources on Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior by Ilham Salam, Sudirham Sudirham, Tika Bela Sari

“…Conclusion: In conclusion, husband's support and effective information dissemination significantly enhance VIA examination participation, aiding in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer among women of childbearing age. …”
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Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus faecium NRRL B-2354 in Pasta Matrices by Kristi S. Gowans, Bradley J. Taylor, Brad D. Geary, Richard A. Robison, Gene J. Ahlborn

“…This study investigated the heat resistance of Salmonella, pathogenic E. coli, and E. faecium NRRL B-2354 in semolina flour and partially dried pasta intermediates via thermal death time (TDT) studies. …”
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Interindividual Variability Response to Resistance and High-Intensity Interval Training on Blood Pressure Reduction in Hypertensive Older Adults by Johnattan Cano-Montoya, Nicolas Hurtado, Carolina Núñez Vergara, Sebastián Báez Vargas, Marcela Rojas-Vargas, Sergio Martínez-Huenchullán, Cristian Alvarez, Mikel Izquierdo

“…Methods: Thirty-nine participants were randomized into RT-G (<i>n</i> = 13), HIIT-G (<i>n</i> = 13), or control (CG, <i>n</i> = 13) groups. …”
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Harm minimisation for self-harm: a cross-sectional survey of British clinicians’ perspectives and practices by Alexandra Pitman, Nicola Morant, Faraz Mughal, Sarah L Rowe, Aishah Madinah Haris, Evelina Bakanaite

“…We explored the views of clinicians on harm minimisation for self-harm to describe reported use and acceptability in clinical practice.Design A cross-sectional study using an online survey consisting of fixed-choice and open-ended questions.Setting Primary and secondary care practices in England, Scotland and Wales.Participants Snowball sampling of UK-based clinicians (n=90; 67% female) working with people who self-harm and who have or have not previously recommended harm minimisation methods to patients.Results Of the 90 clinicians sampled, 76 (84%) reported having recommended harm minimisation techniques to people in their care who self-harm. …”
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Shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers at rural health facilities in Eastern Uganda: an exploratory qualitative study by Ranga Solomon Owino, Olivia Kituuka, Paul Kutyabami, Nelson K. Sewankambo

“…Healthcare decisions affect patients' lives which necessitates patients to participate in decisions concerning their health. This study explored experiences and ethical issues related to shared decision-making in a rural healthcare setting. …”
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Association of systemic inflammatory response index and stroke: a cross-sectional study of NHANES, 2005–2018 by Aokai Tian, Yafang Zheng, Jing Jin, Chunyuan Huang

“…We used multivariable logistic regression, interaction tests, smoothed curve fitting, and subgroup analysis for assessing the independent relationship between SIRI and stroke.ResultsOf 36,176 participants in this study, 1,414 (3.9%) had experienced a stroke. …”
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Drivers of Palliative Care and Hospice Use Among Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer by Megan C. Edmonds, Melissa Mazor, Mayuri Jain, Lihua Li, Marsha Augustin, José Morillo, Olivia S. Allen, Amina Avril, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Cardinale B. Smith

“…Results Ninety‐nine of the enrolled participants had a mean age of 64 years. Minority patients were more likely to receive a palliative care referral (p < 0.001) and attend a consult (p = 0.003). …”
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Impact of Weight Reduction on Thyroid Function and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver among Egyptian Adolescents with Obesity by Mona Karem Amin, Ahmed Ibrahim Ali, Hesham Elsayed

“…It was shown that the mean BMI of the participants had significantly decreased after lifestyle modification from (32.05 ± 3.36 kg/m2) to (28.1 ± 2.77 kg/m2) (P<0.001). …”
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Circle chaotic map tuna swarm optimization (CCMTSO) based feature selection and deep learning approach for air quality prediction by Aradhyamatada Swamy, Rohitha U.M.

“…In air forecasting, particulate matter (PM2.5) is a significant health concern. …”
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The association between the dietary inflammatory index and multiple myeloma: a case–control study by Hoda Zahedi, Mohammad-Reza Jowshan, Hamid Rasekhi, Maryam Amini, Omid Sadeghi, Mahshid Mehdizadeh, Sayeh Parkhideh, Moloud Payab, Erfan Zamani, Mahdi Shadnoush, Abbas Hajifathali

“…Conditional logistic regression models were used to investigate the relationship between DII and MM. The case group participating in the study was on average 54 years old and mostly male (52.3%). …”
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Psychological and gender specific correlates of aggressive behaviour in military personnel by Ya. S. Ponomarenko, N. V. Hresa, V. M. Filonenko

“…Participation in conflicts can have a significant impact on the manifestation of aggression among military personnel, especially those who have had intensive combat experience in war zones. …”
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Toxicity Analysis of Hybrid Nanodiamond/Fe3O4 Nanoparticles on Allium cepa L by Bhaludra Chandra Sekhar Singh

“…The analysis of X-ray diffraction indicated the formation of an ND/Fe3O4 nanocomposite with both participating phases. The saturation magnification of the ND/Fe3O4 nanocomposite is 13.2 emu/g, whereas for a pure Fe3O4 nanomaterial, it is 47 emu/g. …”
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Impulsivity, Sensation Seeking, and Risk-Taking Behaviors among HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Heroin Dependent Persons by Koosha Paydary, Somayeh Mahin Torabi, SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Mehri Noori, Alireza Noroozi, Sara Ameri, Hamed Ekhtiari

“…Also, current heroin addicts scored significantly higher in NPI compared to former addict HIV-negative participants (P=0.015). IGT did not show any significant difference between groups. …”
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Growth Characteristics of Sheep-Derived <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> and Preliminary Research on Effects in Mice and Lambs by Cheng Cheng, Jinye Du, Jianping Tao, Darong Cheng

“…In lamb trials, <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> intervention stopped diarrhea in four out of five lambs, partially restored intestinal microbiota diversity, and reduced the abundance of potential pathogens such as <i>Aerococcus suis</i> and <i>Corynebacterium camporealensis</i>. …”
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USING 5E INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL WITH ICT SUPPORT IN TEACHING LOWER SECONDARY STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF LIGHT REFLECTION by Frank Angelo Pacala

“…The study used a mixed-method design involving 24 students participating in a 5E-based intervention. The pre- and post-test results showed a significant improvement in conceptual knowledge and science process skills. …”
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