Differences in the Faecal Microbiome in Schistosoma haematobium Infected Children vs. Uninfected Children. by Gemma Louise Kay, Andrew Millard, Martin J Sergeant, Nicholas Midzi, Reggis Gwisai, Takafira Mduluza, Alasdair Ivens, Norman Nausch, Francisca Mutapi, Mark Pallen

“…Some OTUs including Veillonella, Streptococcus, Bacteroides and Helicobacter were more abundant in children ≤ 1 year old compared to older children. …”
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COVID transmission-related concerns impact on physical activity behavior: data from the iCare study. by Eduardo Lucia Caputo, Paula Aver Bretanha Ribeiro, Kim L. Lavoie, Felipe Fossati Reichert

“… Objective: We explored the relationship between COVID-19 transmission-related concerns and reduced physical activity during COVID (RPAC). Methods: We analyzed data from 2,543 participants across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, and the USA with at least 200 participants per country. …”
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Prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tingting Wang, Yuan Liu, Zhanzhan Li, Kaihua Liu, Yang Xu, Wenpei Shi, Lizhang Chen

“…In addition, a nationwide epidemiological study is needed to confirm the prevalence estimates and identify more risk factors for IPV during pregnancy.…”
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Thyroid hormones and frailty in older adults: systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis by Wen-Chun Chia, Yang-Ching Chen, Shuang-ling Xiu, Sen-Te Wang

“…Abstract Objective To investigate (1) whether the association of thyroid hormone with frailty risk is linear or nonlinear and (2) which range of thyroid hormones or thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is more associated with a higher risk of frailty in older adults. …”
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Mother’s lived experiences of preterm birth and neonatal care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study by Alhanouf Abdulrahman Alghamdi, Ather Yousef Althekrallah, Fatimah Abduljalil M. Sulayyil, Deema Saad Al Shawan

“…Methods: This study utilized a qualitative hybrid thematic analysis approach. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Perceptual Learning and Video Game Training for Adults with Monocular Amblyopia by Xiaolu Ming, Gantian Huang, Xiaohang Chen, Meng Liao, Longqian Liu

“…Future research should focus on refining training protocols to enhance both monocular and binocular visual function more effectively.…”
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Influence of odontogenic lesions on root development in impacted teeth: a cohort study by Selene Barone, Alessandro Antonelli, Antonio Madonna, Vincenzo Greco, Massimo Borelli, Francesco Bennardo, Amerigo Giudice, Lucia Cevidanes

“…This observational study aimed to evaluate the relationship between odontogenic lesions and root dilaceration in impacted teeth.MethodsThe sample size consisted of 22 impacted teeth divided into two groups: with odontogenic lesions (Group IwL) and without lesions (Group IwoL). …”
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Discovering fungal communities in roots of Zoysia japonica and characterising novel species and their antifungal activities by Haifeng Liu, Hyeongju Choi, Narayan Chandra Paul, Hiran A. Ariyawansa, Hyunkyu Sang

“…Turf-grasses are economically important horticultural crops, which have been utilised by humans to improve the environment for more than a thousand years. Turf-grasses are widely distributed in landscapes, slopes and sport fields, such as golf courses. …”
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Association of Anti-Ro Antibodies with ECG Abnormalities in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Cross-Sectional Study in a University Hospital by Parisa Delkash, Mohammad Abdehagh, Soheila Sadeghi, Fatemeh Omidi

“…However, further research with a larger sample size and more in-depth analysis is needed to clarify Anti-Ro antibodies' role in SLE's cardiovascular manifestations.…”
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Comparison of encrustation between silicon-covered and polytetrafluoroethylene-covered metallic stent, in vitro experimental study by Deok Hyun Han, Woo Jin Bang, Jae Hoon Chung

“…Each sample was immersed in artificial urine inoculated with Proteus mirabilis in a biofilm reactor for 48 hours. …”
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Investigating the role of chlorogenic acids and coffee type in coffee-induced teeth discoloration by Soyeon Kim, Shin Hye Chung, Ryan Jin Young Kim, Young-Seok Park

“…Results: Both immersion time and coffee type had significant effects on tooth discoloration (p < 0.001), with some types of coffee being more strongly associated with tooth discoloration than others. …”
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Evaluation of serum pro/anti-angiogenic biomarkers in hyperglycemic rats treated with Securigera securidaca seeds, alone and in combination with Glibenclamide by Elham Bahreini, Mohammad Babaei, Forogh Mohammadi, Shahin Alizadeh-Fanalou

“…Herbal extract, except TGF-β, had little effect on the above blood levels even at the highest doses. Glibenclamide was more effective than the highest dose of HESS in improving the vascular complications of diabetes. …”
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Effects of the interaction between dicarboxylic acid polymer and CaO on phosphorus use efficiency of cassava grown on the acidic sulfate soil in the Mekong Delta by Nguyen Kim Quyen, Ngo Phuong Ngoc, Pham Thi Phuong Thao, Le Minh Ly

“…DiscussionThe interaction between DCAP/60P and CaO synergistically enhanced PUE more efficiently than between 60P and CaO.…”
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Risk-communication issues in radiation safety: Mass consciousness about radiation and nuclear industry based on the results of a sociological research in St. Petersburg, the Lening... by N. V. Sokolov, A. M. Biblin, L. V. Repin, L. S. Rekhtina

“…The analysis of the population’s awareness, peculiarities of the perception of radiation risks and the tendencies in the formation of a public assessment of large nuclear projects have been carried out. Materials and Methods: The data were collected during mass surveys of representative samples of the population of two regions located in the Northwest of the Russian Federation: 1) St. …”
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The role of walking-tracking apps and chronic medical conditions for adult students’ quality of life: A cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia by Manal Almalki

“…Statistical analysis included independent t-tests, Pearson correlations, and chi-square tests to determine significant associations (p < 0.05). Results: The sample consisted of 412 participants. The chi-square test revealed a significant association between having a medical condition and using a walking-tracking app (p = 0.037), with individuals without medical conditions being more likely to use these apps. …”
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Perinatal Outcome among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Jwan Mohammed Sabir Zangana, Nawshad Nawzad Ramadhan

“…A convenient sample size of 100 participants of diabetic mothers compared with 100 non-diabetic mothers with ? …”
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Comparison of Refractive Results IOL Calculation Using the IV Generation Formulas in Cases of Previous Radial Keratotomy by O. V. Shilovskih, A. N. Ulyanov, M. V. Kremeshkov, E. M. Titarenko

“…The formula was chosen with calculation that it covers the whole spectrum range of optical cornea and front-back axle of all patients in this sample. Refractive outcome was taken into account in one month or more after surgery.Results. …”
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New technological solutions in the production of high quality cyclohexanone by S. V. Levanova, E. A. Martynenko, A. A. Morgun, I. L. Glazko, A. B. Sokolov

“…This makes the process more stable, reduces the losses of cyclohexanone, reduces the amount of tars, and normalized indicators of cyclohexanone quality are attained.…”
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Adaptation of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 by Pablo D. Valencia, Anabel de la Rosa-Gómez, Alan Ernesto Barba-Sánchez, Alejandrina Hernández-Posadas, María Jesús Hernandez-Jiménez

“…This study employed exploratory and confirmatory methods to develop a brief 7-item version of the PCL-5 involving1,337 individuals seeking psychological support in Mexico. …”
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Effects of in ovo administrated aflatoxin b1 on the embryonic development of proximal tibial growth plate in broiler chickens by Yasemin Öznurlu, İlhami Çelik

“…The relative tibia weights (g of tibia 100g-1 of embryos and chicks) were calculated The tibial tissue samples were processed for routine histological techniques. …”
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