Determinants maintaining healthcare personnel’s motivation during COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda by Makiko Komasawa, Myo Nyein Aung, Christopher Nsereko, Kiyoko Saito, Robert Ssekitoleko, Mitsuo Isono, Motoyuki Yuasa

“…Psychological impact was measured using a four-point Likert scale. Results Among respondents, 61.7% worked during the first lockdown and 93.3% during the second. …”
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Radiation knowledge and anxiety levels among residents proximity to the world’s first AP1000 nuclear power unit by Jiadi Guo, Zhiqiang Xuan, Cuiping Lei, Taotao Zheng, Zhongjun Lai, Xiaoji Hao, Shunfei Yu, Yiyao Cao

“…These findings highlight the need for improved public education on RRK and NERK, effective engagement strategies, and measures to address residents’ anxiety to enhance decision-making and social trust regarding nuclear safety.…”
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Affecting of Glyphosate Tolerance and Metabolite Content in Transgenic <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> Overexpressing <i>EPSPS</i> Gene from <i>Eleusine indica</i> by Jingchao Chen, Zhiling Li, Haiyan Yu, Hailan Cui, Xiangju Li

“…However, few studies have measured the effects on tolerance levels and metabolite content in model plant species overexpressing <i>EPSPS</i> from weeds. …”
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Relationships between structural stigma, societal stigma, and minority stress among gender minority people by Kristen D. Clark, Mitchell R. Lunn, Jae M. Sevelius, Carol Dawson-Rose, Sandra J. Weiss, Torsten B. Neilands, Micah E. Lubensky, Juno Obedin-Maliver, Annesa Flentje

“…We tested variables identified in the literature as measures of structural stigma inclusive of societal stigma (LGBT + Business Climate Index, state voting behaviors, and Google Trends search data), the most commonly used structural stigma variable (State Policy Environment Tally), and proxy variables (region, population density) for comparison. …”
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Periodontitis and systemic inflammation as independent and interacting risk factors for mortality: evidence from a prospective cohort study by Christiane Pink, Birte Holtfreter, Henry Völzke, Matthias Nauck, Marcus Dörr, Thomas Kocher

“…For the association between various inflammation/periodontitis measures and mortality, hazard ratios (HRs) were obtained from covariate-adjusted Cox proportional hazards models. …”
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Acupoint massage combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine soaking therapy and nursing of a patient with hand-foot syndrome caused by oral administration of capecitabine for color... by LI Xiaomin (李晓敏), LIU Shuhong (刘书红)

“…This paper investigate the effect of acupoint massage combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine soaking therapy in the treatment of hand-foot syndrome caused by oral administration of capecitabine in a patient with colorectal cancer, and summarized related nursing measures. A set of interventions including reduced or discontinued chemotherapy drugs, oral administration of vitamin B6 tablets, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors, and local use of hormone ointments failed to alleviate hand-foot syndrome. …”
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Adherence and efficacy outcomes in young Australians with suicidal ideation using a self-management app and digital engagement strategy compared with a sham app: a three-arm random... by Michelle Torok, Lauren McGillivray, Daniel Z.Q. Gan, Jin Han, Sarah Hetrick, Quincy J.J. Wong

“…The primary efficacy outcome was change in suicidal ideation scores, measured by the Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS), at 30–, 60– and 120– days post-baseline. …”
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The Impact of Carbon on Electronic Structure of N-Doped ZnO Films: Scanning Photoelectron Microscopy Study and DFT Calculations by Elzbieta Guziewicz, Sushma Mishra, Matteo Amati, Luca Gregoratti, Oksana Volnianska

“…The shift of the VB maximum, which is associated with hybridization with acceptor states, was found to be correlated with carbon content measured as a relative intensity of the <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>C</mi><mn>1</mn><mi>s</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>Z</mi><mi>n</mi><mn>3</mn><mi>d</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> core levels. …”
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Investigation of Interaction Effects of Elbow and Wrist Angles in Sitting and Standing Postures on Grip Strength and Perceived Exertion by Davood Afshari, Niloofar Chinisaz, Maryam Seyedtabib, Iman Dianat, Maryam Nourollahi-Darabad

“…The average grip strength was measured by a dynamometer for 12 different positions based on the angle of the wrist and elbow in both standing and sitting postures. …”
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An updated systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression of the factors associated with human visceral leishmaniasis in the Americas by Anna Gabryela Sousa Duarte, Guilherme Loureiro Werneck, Sarah de Farias Lelis, Thays Santos Mendonça, Daniela Dias Vasconcelos, Tiago Silveira Gontijo, Álisson Oliveira dos Santos, Lucas Edel Donato, Vinícius Silva Belo

“…Continuous evaluation of the risk factors for VL is essential to ensure the effective implementation of prevention and control measures. The present study reviews the factors associated with VL in the Americas. …”
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Alterations of gray matter volume and functional connectivity in patients with cognitive impairment induced by occupational aluminum exposure: a case-control study by Huaxing Meng, Bo Liu, Xiaoting Lu, Yan Tan, Shanshan Wang, Baolong Pan, Hui Zhang, Qiao Niu

“…Plasma aluminum levels were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. …”
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Analisis Perbaikan dan Pemodelan Proses Bisnis Menggunakan Business Process Improvement Pada Sistem Manajemen Budidaya Buah Agrowing by Addini Yusmar, Yani Nurhadryani, Irman Hermadi

“…Testing is performed by simulating business process time using the bizagi modeler tool and computing quality measures with the Complexity Metric (CFC) and Coupling Metric (CP). …”
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Using mechanical and thermodynamic methods to evaluate the effects of nanomaterials on thermal cracking mechanisms of asphalt mixtures under the influence of different moisture con... by Amir Hossein Asadi, Gholam Hossein Hamedi, Alireza Azarhoosh

“…Moreover, the surface free energy (SFE) components of bitumens and aggregates were measured using the Wilhelmy plate method and universal sorption device, respectively, and the relevant SFE parameters were calculated. …”
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Distinct lipidomic profiles but similar improvements in aerobic capacity following sprint interval training versus moderate-intensity continuous training in male adolescents by Wantang Su, Jianming Liu, Jianming Liu, Aozhe Wang, Haifeng Zhang, Yaqi Sun, Zhiyi Yan, Michael Svensson, Ji-Guo Yu, Li Zhao

“…Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) and body composition were measured, and blood samples were collected for serum lipoproteins and lipidomic analysis. …”
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Combination of reverse shock index and simplified motor score as a strong discriminator of trauma outcomes by Meng-Yu Wu, Giou-Teng Yiang, Ding-Kuo Chien, Sy-Jou Chen, Chi-Ming Chu, Jui-Yuan Chung, Hon-Ping Ma, Mau-Roung Lin

“…Background The reverse shock index multiplied by simplified motor score (rSI-sMS) is a novel and rapid measure for assessing injury severity in patients with trauma in prehospital settings; however, its discriminant ability requires further validation.Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted from trauma database of Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital to compare the accuracy of the rSI-sMS with that of the shock index, modified shock index, reverse shock index multiplied by the Glasgow Coma Scale (rSI-GCS), and the reverse shock index multiplied by GCS motor subscale (rSI-GCSM) for discriminating in-hospital mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, prolonged ICU stays ≥14 days, and prolonged hospital stays ≥30 days in patients with trauma.Results A total of 11,760 patients from the trauma database were included. rSI-sMS had significantly better accuracy in discriminating in-hospital mortality, ICU admissions, prolonged ICU stays (≥14 days), and prolonged hospital stays (≥30 days) than the shock index, modified shock index, and rSI-GCSM, whereas its accuracy was similar to that of the rSI-GCS. …”
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Stature estimation and sex determination from contemporary Northeastern Thai clavicles using discriminant function and linear regression analyses by Chanasorn Poodendaen, Poonikha Namwongsakool, Sitthichai Iamsaard, Nareelak Tangsrisakda, Rarinthron Samrid, Chadaporn Chaimontri, Worrawit Boonthai, Suthat Duangchit

“…Materials and method: Four hundred dry clavicles (200 males, 200 females) identified for sex and height before body donation were measured for six standardized parameters including maximum length of clavicle (MaxL), anterior-posterior width at the acromion end surface (APA), anterior-posterior width at the sternal end surface (APS), superior-inferior width at the acromion end surface (SIA), superior-inferior width at the sternal end surface (SIS), and circumference at the mid-shaft of clavicle (CirMid), respectively. …”
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CHANNELING: SEARCH OF THE METAANTHROPOLOGIC MEAS-UREMENTS OF MIND BEING IN THE UNIVERSE (based on the World Wide Web) by Anatoly T. Tshedrin

“…In the socio-cultural environment of the postmodern channeling reflects the problem of finding extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI; «ETC-problem»; SETІ problem) and to establish contacts with them, this problem has a different projection, important philosophical and anthropological measurements in culture. Investigation of mechanisms of constructing virtual superhuman personalities in the world web is not only of interest for further analysis of the problem of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI), but also to extend subject field of anthropology of the Internet as an important area of philosophical and anthropological studies. …”
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The association between 24-h movement behaviours and adiposity among Australian preschoolers: a compositional data analysis by Marga Decraene, Kar Hau Chong, Ty Stanford, Dorothea Dumuid, Penny Cross, Greet Cardon, Vera Verbestel, Marieke De Craemer, Anthony Okely

“…Their weight and height were measured using standardized protocols and converted to Body Mass Index (BMI) z-scores using the World Health Organisation growth references. …”
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Levels of apoptosis factors in mitochondria of brain cortex cells in female С57ВL/6 mice in dynamics of B16/F10 melanoma growth combined with comorbidity by E. M. Frantsiyants, I. V. Neskubina, N. D. Cheryarina, E. I. Surikova, A. I. Shikhlyarova, V. A. Bandovkina, L. A. Nemashkalova, I. V. Kaplieva, L. K. Trepitaki, P. S. Kachesova

“…Levels of cytochrome C (ng/mg protein), caspase 9 (ng/mg protein), Bcl‑2 (ng/mg protein), AIF (ng/mg protein), calcium (Ca 2+) (mMol/g protein) were measured by ELISA in mitochondrial samples. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistica 10.0 program.Results. …”
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A novel approach to regulate glucose uptake in an anaplastic thyroid cancer cell line by Shabnam Heydarzadeh, Ali Asghar Moshtaghie, Maryam Daneshpour, Mehdi Hedayati

“…For glucose uptake detection, the ‘glucose oxidase/peroxidase 4-aminoantipyrine’ enzymatic colorimetric assay was applied to measure the direct glucose levels inside the cells. …”
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