Cross-Sectional Relationship between Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity and Biomarkers in Vascular-Related Diseases by Jinbo Liu, Kuanting Wang, Huan Liu, Hongwei Zhao, Wei Huang, Na Zhao, Lihong Li, Hongyu Wang

“…They were divided into four groups according to the number of suffered diseases: group 1 had only one of three diseases, group 2 had two, and group 3 had all of three diseases. CFPWV was measured by Complior apparatus. Results. CFPWV was significantly higher in group 3 than in the healthy group, group 1, and group 2 (12.71 ± 2.38 vs 10.11 ± 2.28, 10.70 ± 2.12, and 11.92 ± 2.55, all p<0.05). …”
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Assessment of root resorption on lateral incisors after primary canine extraction treating mesioangular displaced permanent canines: a randomised controlled trial by Narmin Helal, Reem Naaman, Najlaa Alamoudi, Azza El-Housseiny, Fatima Jadu

“…All subjects underwent cone-beam computed tomography examination to determine the presence, stage, and level of lateral incisor root resorption (RR). Measurements were performed at T0 and repeated at a 12-month follow-up (T2).Results &amp; statisticsRoot resorption (RR) was present in 28.2% of lateral incisors at the baseline assessment (T0) and exhibited a significant increase at the 12-month follow-up (T12). …”
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Synergistic design of CuO/CoFe₂O₄/MWCNTs ternary nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline under visible light by Davis Varghese, Niranjana S. R, Joselene Suzan Jennifer P, Muthupandi S, Madhavan J, Victor Antony Raj M

“…Microscopy confirmed a particle size of 49.2 nm for the nanocomposite, with MWCNTs measuring 15.65 nm in diameter. The band gap energy of the CCT nanocomposite was 1.6 eV, which contributed to its enhanced photocatalytic activity, as evidenced by the lower emission intensity in PL analysis. …”
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Experiences and overall impact reported by people living with obesity: results from a multinational study by Esther Artime, Swarna Khare, Sarah Zimner-Rapuch, Josefine Redig, Caragh Flannery, Victoria Higgins, Andrea Leith, Ashley Mortimer, Bruno Halpern, Nasreen Alfaris

“…People/patients with obesity voluntarily completed outcome measures: 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, emotional well-being, and Work Productivity and Activity Impairment. …”
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Reflexive Methods of Knowledge in Educational Activities: Phenomenological Hermeneutics by T. N. Korneenko

“…However, the results of training are still defined by the level of development of easily measured operational skills and cognitive qualities (memory, attention, logic), in which the reflection is presented only partially. …”
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Ekonomski učinki finančnih investicij v promocijo zdravja in dobrega počutja zaposlenih v delovnem okolju [Economic Impacts of Financial Investments in the Promotion of Health and... by Jernej Buzeti

“…The conditions in an organization can be perceived, measured and represented through various aspects – including the aspect of a safe and healthy workplace. …”
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Exploring policy processes against microbial threats in Iran: a qualitative policy analysis by Amirhossein Takian, Ali Akbari Sari, Masud Yunesian, Azam Raoofi

“…Barriers to effective M&amp;E included inadequate data access, limited information-sharing and inefficiencies in the M&amp;E system.Conclusions Iran needs to prioritise infectious diseases, invest in preventive measures, improve governance and coordination, strengthen health system capacity, enhance M&amp;E and so on, to combat microbial threats effectively. …”
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Sleep duration, chronotype, health and lifestyle factors affect cognition: a UK Biobank cross-sectional study by Daqing Ma, Raha West, Zhigang Liu, Ji-Eun Park, Ryan Tak Chun Wong, Si Woo Lee, Dinayinie Ekanayake Mudiyanselage

“…The analysis was adjusted for demographic and comorbidity covariates.Main outcomes and measures Cognitive performance scores were evaluated against sleep parameters and health and lifestyle factors including sex, age, vascular and cardiac conditions, diabetes, alcohol intake, smoking habits and body mass index.Results The regression highlighted a positive association between normal sleep duration (7–9 hours) and cognitive scores in Cohort 1 (β=0.0567, 95% CI 0.0284 to 0.0851), while extended sleep duration negatively impacted scores across both cohorts (Cohort 1: β=−0.188, 95% CI −0.2938 to −0.0822; Cohort 2: β=−0.2619, 95% CI −0.3755 to −0.1482). …”
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Low L3 skeletal muscle index and endometrial cancer: a statistic pooling analysis by Na Aru, Congyu Yang, Yuntian Chen, Jiaming Liu

“…Sarcopenia is commonly assessed by measuring the skeletal muscle index (SMI) of the third lumbar spine (L3) using computed tomography (CT). …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Exposure on the Efficiency of De-Oiling Fluid Lecithins by Ekaterina V. Lisovaya, Elena P. Viktorova, Anastasia V. Sverdlichenko, Mariet R. Zhane

“…Each stage ended with the following measurements: the content of phospholipids in partially de-oiled lecithins, the content of phospholipids in the phospholipid isolate, and the extraction degree of neutral lipids after distilling the solvent from the acetone miscella. …”
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The Potential Impact of Dietary Fiber Supplementation on Hemoglobin and Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He) Levels in Pregnant Women with Anemia Receiving Oral Iron Therapy... by Afifah A, Zuhairini Y, Ariyanto EF, Ghozali M, Fatimah SN, Pramatirta AY

“…Hemoglobin and RET-He levels were measured before and after the intervention with a Sysmex hematology analyzer. …”
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Complex treatment for dry eye disease in intermediate uveitis by E.B. Tatarnikova, O.I. Krivosheina

“…All patients underwent a complex examination including the OSDI questionnaire, visual acuity, IOP measurements, slit lamp examination, binocular dilated fundus examination with scleral indentation, and Schirmer’s test 1 at baseline, after baseline three and six months. …”
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Enhanced CyGNSS Soil Moisture Retrieval Validated by In-Situ Data in Argentina&#x0027;s Pampas by Javier Arellana, Francisco Grings, Mariano Franco

“…We observe that both the in-situ measurements of <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\varepsilon _{1}$</tex-math></inline-formula> and the reflectivity reported by CyGNSS align with the optimal values obtained from the fit, resulting in a 73&#x0025; reduction in root mean square error when compared to the traditional approach. …”
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Lipoprotein (a) levels in children with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia by Liliya F. Galimova, Dinara I. Sadykova, Evgeniia S. Slastnikova, Chulpan D. Khaliullina, Karina R. Salakhova

“…CONCLUSION: High heritability estimates for Lp(a) highlights the need to measure it in patients with FH and offers an opportunity for reverse cascade screening to identify adult family members with FH at even greater risk of early cardiovascular accidents.…”
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Factors Responsible For School Dropout At Different Levels of Education in Selected Academic Institutions in Kisoro Municipality Southern Division Kisoro District. by Kamahoro, Phionah

“…The study findings showed that the remedies or possible measures to address the problem of dropout may include introducing alternative forms of education as reported by 46(21 % ), re-organizations of school systems 23(10% ), investing and improving in quality of schooling 55(25%), enactment of various national laws 32914%), strengthening the USE program 40(18%) and sex education 26(12%). …”
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Impact of Sexual Harassment on Pupils Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools of Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Twesigomwe, Rossette

“…The Study followed research objectives which were to identify different forms of sexual harassment on pupils' academic performance, to assess the impact of sexual harassment on pupils’ academic performance, and to suggest possible intervention measures to reduce sexual harassment among pupils. …”
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants Used in Masulita Sub-County in Wakiso District. by Musoke, Ronald

“…The government of Uganda should implement conservation measures such as conservation programs, awareness campaigns, cultivation initiatives, and educational programs aimed at local residents to enhance medicinal plant conservation efforts. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices on the Environment in Rugarama North Ntungamo District. by Turyahabwe, Deus

“…There is need for policy making concerning environmental conservation measures through a forestation thus discouraging or reducing deforestation and education of masses should be encouraged relating to the efficient use of land use practices on environment through sensitizing people on dangers of mining and mining related effects.…”
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Decentralization and Primary Health Care Service delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality by Julius, Kisembo

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Factors affecting the design of the management dashboard framework with an emphasis on the components of human resources productivity by Hassan Barmaki, Farshad Faezy Razi, Ehtesham Rashidi

“…By measuring productivity, a producer will understand which sector or part is reducing or increasing productivity, and a country can thus compare changes in different sectors and industries. …”
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