Risk Factors of Noncompliance to Preventive Mass Drug Administration for Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis: A Case-Control Study in Jawi District, Northwest Ethiopia by Fetene Mihretu, Gebeyehu Tsega, Melesse Belayneh, Mesafint Molla Adane

“…Then, data were entered and cleaned by using the EPI DATA software, and analyses were conducted using SPSS version 26. Finally, a logistic regression analysis technique was applied to identify the risk factors using adjusted odds ratio as measures of effect. …”
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In Vivo Structural and Functional Abnormalities of the Striatums Is Related to Decreased Astrocytic BDNF in Itpr2-/- Mice Exhibiting Depressive-Like Behavior by Shanmei Zeng, Kai Liu, Jingyu Zhang, Chunhui Chen, Yihua Xu, Yulan Wu, Yanjia Deng, Xuegang Sun, Ge Wen, Linlin Jing

“…Second, the sample of relevant changed brain regions was extracted to detect the expression of BDNF. Finally, to further validate the relationship between Itpr2 deficiency and the observed brain abnormalities, we performed Western blotting to detect the expression of pro-BDNF and mBDNF in Itpr2-/- C8-D1A (a type of astrocyte). …”
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ADAMTS1, CRABP1, and NR3C1 Identified as Epigenetically Deregulated Genes in Colorectal Tumorigenesis by Guro E. Lind, Kristine Kleivi, Gunn I. Meling, Manuel R. Teixeira, Espen Thiis-Evensen, Torleiv O. Rognum, Ragnhild A. Lothe

“…These genes were unmethylated in tumors (n=82) from three other organs, prostate, testis, and kidney. Finally, analysis of normal colorectal mucosa demonstrated that the observed promoter hypermethylation was cancer-specific. …”
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Nanopore Confinement Effect on the Phase Behavior of CO2/Hydrocarbons in Tight Oil Reservoirs considering Capillary Pressure, Fluid-Wall Interaction, and Molecule Adsorption by Zhixue Zheng, Yuan Di, Yu-Shu Wu

“…As the pore size decreases, the interfacial tension (IFT) decreases whereas the capillary pressure increases obviously. Finally, the recovery mechanisms for CO2 injection are investigated in terms of minimum miscibility pressure (MMP), solution gas-oil ratio, oil volume expansion, viscosity reduction, extraction of lighter hydrocarbons, and molecular diffusion. …”
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Short- to Medium-Term Weather Forecast Skill of the AI-Based Pangu-Weather Model Using Automatic Weather Stations in China by Siyi Xu, Yize Zhang, Junping Chen, Yunlong Zhang

“…To evaluate Pangu’s short- to medium-term weather forecasting skill over various meteorological parameters, this paper validated its performance in predicting temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and barometric pressure using data from over 2000 weather stations in China. …”
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Jackknife versus Lithotomy Position for Hemorrhoidectomy Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sina Ghasemi, Behzad Imani, Alireza Jafarkhani, Ashkan Karimi, Ali Yamini

“…The first group underwent surgery using the Jackknife position, while the second group underwent the conventional method using the Lithotomy position. Finally, variables such as the amount of bleeding, duration of surgery, surgeon's field of view, local posture discomfort, and postoperative pain were analyzed and compared between the two groups using SPSS software version 24. …”
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¿Contribuye la ganadería bovina de Costa Rica al incremento del metano atmosférico y al calentamiento global? by Jhonny Montenegro Ballestero

“…[Resultados]: Los resultados muestran que la población bovina nacional alcanzó su máximo a finales de la década de 1980; el comportamiento de la emisión de metano muestra la misma tendencia, variando según sistema de producción. …”
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Research on path planning for coal mine rescue robots by ZHU Hongbo, YIN Hongliang

“…A hierarchical smoothing optimization strategy is employed to remove redundant points and sharp turns, reducing both the number of waypoints and the overall path length, while enhancing smoothness. Finally, if the robot detects unknown obstacles while traveling along the global path, the DWA, guided by the global path, enables dynamic local obstacle avoidance. …”
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Exploring the genetic correlation and causal relationships between breast cancer and meningioma using bidirectional Mendelian randomization by Lu Ding, Bo Chen, Zhou Zhou, Zhaojun Mei, Kan Cao, Xinyu Lu, Wei Chen

“…Next, linkage disequilibrium score regression (LDSC) was used to assess the genetic correlation between BC and meningioma. Finally, we applied the Functional Mapping and Annotation (FUMA) platform to conduct an in-depth analysis of the GWAS data. …”
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Complex Cloud-Sea Background Simulation for Space-Based Infrared Payload Digital Twin by Wen Sun, Yejin Li, Fenghong Li, Guangsen Liu, Peng Rao

“…Next, we propose a high-precision infrared cloud-sea simulation method based on these simulate scenarios. Finally, we validate the confidence of the simulated images through morphological assessment using a 2-D histogram and radiative accuracy evaluation based on Moderate resolution atmospheric transmission (MODTRAN) results. …”
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A HOMER-Aided Study for PV System Design and Cost Analysis for a College Campus in Baghdad by Luqman Q. Ibrahim, Ahmed J. Abid, Adel A. Obed, Ameer L. Saleh, Reheel J. Hassoon

“…Finally, both winning scenarios have no generator, and this will have a high impact on the campus environment. …”
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Multiwideband Bandpass Filter Based on Folded Quad Cross-Stub Stepped Impedance Resonator by Gunawan Wibisono, Teguh Firmansyah, Herudin Herudin, Muh Wildan, Toto Supriyanto, Mudrik Alaydrus, Febrizal Ujang

“…The size of the proposed MW-BPF using an FQC-SSIR is reduced by up to 46% compared with the MW-BPF using a QC-SSIR. Finally, the performance of the simulated MW-BPF based on the QC-SSIR and FQC-SSIR was in good agreement with the measurement results.…”
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Insulin Resistance and Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Mihaela Vladu, Diana Clenciu, Ion Cristian Efrem, Mircea-Cătalin Forțofoiu, Anca Amzolini, Simona Tudorică Micu, Maria Moţa, Maria Forțofoiu

“…The study design was an epidemiological, transversal, noninterventional type. Finally, the study group included 200 subjects with type 1 DM. …”
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The prognostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in colorectal cancer and colorectal anastomotic leakage patients: a retrospe... by Nuo Xu, Jian-Xin Zhang, Jia-Jie Zhang, Zhuo Huang, Lian-Chun Mao, Zhi-Yong Zhang, Wei-Dong Jin

“…OS and DFS were divided into high, low NLR and PLR groups. Finally, based on COX model, a nomogram analysis was conducted to analyze the risk factors affecting OS and DFS, and the accuracy and practicality of the model were verified by calibration curve and decision curve. …”
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High Dimensionality Reduction and Immune Phenotyping of Natural Killer and Invariant Natural Killer Cells in Latent Tuberculosis-Diabetes Comorbidity by Gokul Raj Kathamuthu, Nathella Pavan Kumar, Kadar Moideen, Pradeep A. Menon, Subash Babu

“…Similarly, iNKT cells expressing [Type 1 (IFNγ, IL-2), GMCSF in PPD), TNFα, GMCSF in WCL), Type 17 (IL-17A), PD-1 in PPD, IL-17F in WCL) cytokines were increased and cytotoxic or immune (perforin, granzyme B, granulysin), CD69 in PPD, perforin and CD69 in WCL] marker frequencies were significantly diminished in LTB DM and/or PDM compared to LTB NDM individuals. Finally, NK and iNKT cell frequencies did not exhibit significant differences upon positive control antigen stimulation between the study population. …”
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Assessment of Strategy Disclosure Drivers in Annual Company Report: A Meta-Synthesis Analysis by Akram Taftiyan, Mohammad Salari Abarghuoi

“…A total of 191 articles were extracted and analyzed, and after analyzing the desired components, 26 articles were finalized. After identifying and determining the components, Shannon's entropy method was used to validate the meta-synthesis findings. …”
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Filamented hydrogels as tunable conduits for guiding neurite outgrowth by Hao Liu, Anna Puiggalí-Jou, Parth Chansoria, Jakub Janiak, Marcy Zenobi-Wong

“…The incorporation of protein microcrystals containing nerve growth factor (NGF) into the photoresin enabled sustained neurite outgrowth without the need for additional NGF in the media. Finally, laminin was added to the resin to enhance the bioactivity of the biomaterial, resulting in a further increase in maximum neurite outgrowth to 3.5 mm after 4 days of culture in softer matrices. …”
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The effect of ethanol extract of Aloysia triphylla on anesthesia and improve the physiological parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) after transfer by Ali Hajibeglou, Masoumeh Machanlou, Mohammad Mazandarani, Mohammad Sudagar

“…Conclusions: In general, these results indicated that A. triphylla may have sedative and anesthetic effects on rainbow trout. Finally, it can be used to reduce the negative effects of stress caused by fish manipulation and transportation. …”
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Examining Family Influence on the Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Hamurwa Sub-County, Rubanda District. by Kiconco, Kate

“…Implying that parental support was very vital in improving pupils learning outcomes. Study findings finally recommended that the Ministry of education and Sports should provide both formal and informal education to parents to make them aware of education needs of their children. …”
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Bank Credit and Loan Repayment During Covid-19 In Kabale District: A Case of Lyamujungu SACCO. by Byamukama, Dicky

“…The second study objective revealed that SACCOs started giving less loans in comparison to what borrowers applied for (M=4.05, SD=1.256) and closed very early during Covid-19 pandemic (M=3.73, SD=1.378) all of which affected the borrower’s capacity to repay loans. Finally, results on the third objective indicated that quarantine and social distancing which blocked financial opportunities (M=4.78, SD=.418), consequences that drove SACCO members into loan repayment failure (M=4.70, SD=.459) and loss of savings leading to absolute poverty (M=4.56, SD=.600) were the major factors that determined the borrower’s credit on loan repayment during Covid-19 pandemic. …”
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