Neuroprotective Effects of Metformin and Berberine in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Sickness-Like Behaviour in Mice by Triveni Kodi, Sharanya Praveen, Sravan Kumar Paka, Runali Sankhe, Adarsh Gopinathan, Nandakumar Krishnadas, Anoop Kishore

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Algae extract-based nanoemulsions for photoprotection against UVB radiation: an electrical impedance spectroscopy study by Aura Rocío Hernández, Lady Sepulveda, Yoshie Hata, Leonardo Castellanos, Sebastian Björklund, Tautgirdas Ruzgas, Marcela Aragón

“…To prevent skin cancer, continuous research efforts have focused on finding suitable photoprotective ingredients from natural sources that are also environmentally friendly. …”
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Knowledge and motivations of researchers publishing in presumed predatory journals: a survey by David Moher, Agnes Grudniewicz, Kelly D Cobey, Manoj M Lalu, Danielle B Rice, Hana Raffoul

“…Objectives To develop effective interventions to prevent publishing in presumed predatory journals (ie, journals that display deceptive characteristics, markers or data that cannot be verified), it is helpful to understand the motivations and experiences of those who have published in these journals.Design An online survey delivered to two sets of corresponding authors containing demographic information, and questions about researchers' perceptions of publishing in the presumed predatory journal, type of article processing fees paid and the quality of peer review received. …”
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Translation of King Abdullah’s speeches in the context of his media image by Ismail A. Ismail, Bella A. Bulgarova, Haya Y.J. Ashour, Sara Tabatabaei, Natalya E. Rastorgueva

“…The relevance of the research lies in emphasizing the importance of preserving authenticity in translation, taking into account cultural and ideological aspects, as well as the role of critical analysis of the discursive approach in understanding and transmitting values. …”
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The Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Accelerating Tooth Movement in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Mohammad K. Alam, Mohammad Y. Hajeer, Dalia A. Alanazi, Shahad A. Alanazi, Haya O. Alruwaili

“…Background: An adjuvant treatment, known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), has been suggested to quicken orthodontic tooth movement and perhaps shorten the course of treatment. …”
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Tuning CO2 reduction selectivity via structural doping of TiO2 photocatalysts by Hana Kmentová, Miroslava Filip Edelmannová, Zdeněk Baďura, Radek Zbořil, Lucie Obalová, Štěpán Kment, Kamila Kočí

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Design and Implementation of Single Axis Solar Tracking System: Utilizing GPS, Astronomical Equations, and Satellite Dish Actuator for Optimal Efficiency by Rizgar Ahmed Salih, Karzan Qadir Mohammed, Peshawa Osman Hama, Rawaz Othman Hassan, Barham Kamal Noori

“… Globally, the focus is on maximizing the energy yield and efficiency of PV systems as an essential renewable energy source. Different methods have been proposed to achieve this goal. Where the sun’s location in the sky is changed during the day, a tracking mechanism has been proposed as a promising technology to harness the maximum amount of solar radiation by PV system as compared to the fixed panels. …”
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Assessing the impact of magnesium-based nutritional education on lipid profiles in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a quasi-experimental study by Eram Albajri, Arwa S. Almasaudi, Hala H. Mosli, Noor A. Hakim, Reem O. Basaqr, Manal Naseeb

“…The feasibility and practicality of focused nutritional education as an intervention make it a low-cost, scalable, and sustainable approach that can be readily implemented in clinical and community settings. …”
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Isolation and molecular detection of Peste des petits ruminants virus in an outbreak investigation in Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia by Mengesha Abebe, Yimer Lama, Aliy Abdi, Shegu Dereje, Abdeta Debela, Waktole Hika, Hirpa Tola Eyob

“…Half (50%; 16/32) of samples were successfully cultivated on Vero dog SLAM cell line, showing cytopathic effects of PPR virus such as rounding cells, foamy vacuolation, aggregation and syncia formation. …”
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Late Onset and Protracted Course of Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease by Gursel Gunes, Haluk Demiroglu, Hakan Goker, Umit Yavuz Malkan, Eylem Eliacik, Okan Yayar, Yahya Buyukasik

“…Occurring in 30% to 70% of patients, cGVHD has a median time to onset of 4 to 6 months and most cases present within 2 years after aHSCT. …”
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Utilizing a novel fecal sampling method to examine resistance of the honey bee (Apis mellifera) gut microbiome to a low dose of tetracycline. by Casey L Gregory, Emma L Bradford, Richard D Fell, David C Haak, Lisa K Belden

“…Disruption of host-associated microbial communities can have detrimental impacts on host health. However, the capacity of individual host-associated microbial communities to resist disturbance has not been well defined. …”
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Using guest lectures to enhance student employability: pedagogical considerations by Dennis Gabriel Pepple, Godbless Onoriode Akaighe, Aliyu Sambo, Ololade George-Aremu, Genevieve Bosah, Hana Trollman

“…Although the literature underscores the importance of graduate employability, the significance of guest lectures in meeting this goal – and strategies for convening it – has received limited attention. This study draws on the Self-determination theory (SDT) and pedagogical considerations to propose a framework for setting up impactful guest lectures that bolster student employability. …”
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Efficient Removal of Basic Fuchsin from Synthetic Medical Wastewater and Competitive Adsorption in the Mixture by Harez Ahmed, Kareem Salihi, Stephan Kaufhold, Bakhtyar Aziz, Musa Hama Radha, Lava Karim, Hevi Nooralddin

“…A second-order pseudokinetic model better fits the experimental kinetic data. The effect of the initial pH of the solution mixture was negligible at the experimental concentration range of the study. …”
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Length of hospital stay and its factor associated among neonates with perinatal asphyxia in the Northwest Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia 2023: a multicentre retrospective cross-... by Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw, Asnake Tadesse Abate, Degalem Tilahun Worku, Mulugeta Endalamaw Ayenew, Dawit Tesfaye Daka

“…The mean hospital stay for the newborns was 13.9 days (coef=13.9, 95% CI 13.43 to 14.38), with minimum and maximum hospital stays of 4–28 days, respectively. Neonatal sepsis, AKI, hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy, fetal macrosomia and prolonged labour were significantly associated with a longer hospital stay in neonates with perinatal asphyxia.Conclusions The current study indicated that the mean length of hospital stay in newborns with perinatal asphyxia was 13.9 days. …”
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Brown Assessment of Beliefs Scale: A Study of Reliability and Validity by Türkan ÖZCAN, Erkan KURU, Yasir ŞAFAK, M. Emrah KARADERE, K. Fatih YAVUZ, M. Hakan TURKÇAPAR

“…In orderto test construct validity, factor analysis was done.Results: Interrater reliability (Kappa =0.54-0.83) and test–retest reliability (r=0.80-0.96, p<0.001) for the total score andindividual item scores was excellent with a high degree of internal consistency (Cronbach alfa=0.90). BABS has strongcorelation with Beck Cognitive Insight Scale (r=-0.84, p<0.001), Schedule for Assesing the Three Components of InsightScale (r=-0.85, p<0.001) and insight item of Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (r=0.67, p<0.001).Conclusion: The data attained from the study of reliability and validity of the scale shows that The Brown Assesment ofBeliefs Scale supports reliability and validity in Turkish population.…”
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High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Level in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Single Center Study by Faten Abd el-Aziz, Nevian Nabil Abbas, Hala Ashraf, Rehab Mohammed Elkady, Heba H. Zeid

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The Effects of Fenobucarb on the Physiology, Behavior, and Growth of Silver Barb (<i>Barbonymus gonionotus</i>) by Tam Thanh Nguyen, Håkan Berg, Loi Ngoc Nguyen, Yen Thi Hai Nguyen, Cong Van Nguyen

“…Although there were no differences in the feed intake at any time, the fish exposed to F had a higher FCR and a lower specific growth rate and weight compared to the control fish at the later stages of the experiment. …”
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Management for Patients with De Novo or Recurrent Tumors in the Residual Kidney after Surgery for Nonfamilial Bilateral Renal Cell Carcinoma by Noboru Hara, Tsutomu Nishiyama, Norihiko Yoshimura, Satoshi Takaki, Kyoichiro Yamakado, Yasuo Kitamura, Kazuya Suzuki, Kota Takahashi

“…Two patients had had synchronous disease; one patient had received radical nephrectomy and NSS, and the other bilateral NSS. …”
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Descriptive epidemiology of muscle-strengthening activities in Japanese middle-aged and older adults: the Hisayama Study by Jun Hata, Toshiharu Ninomiya, Takanari Kitazono, Takanori Honda, Mao Shibata, Satoko Sakata, Emi Oishi, Yoshihiko Furuta

“…Introduction Data on the prevalence of muscle-strengthening activities in Asia have been limited. …”
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Interleukin-1 Gene Variability and Plasma Levels in Czech Patients with Chronic Periodontitis and Diabetes Mellitus by Petra Borilova Linhartova, Hana Poskerova, Marie Tomandlova, Jirina Bartova, Katerina Kankova, Antonin Fassmann, Lydie Izakovicova Holla

“…Recent studies have suggested a bidirectional relationship between chronic periodontitis (CP) and diabetes mellitus (DM). …”
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