Heritability and Genetic Advance among Chili Pepper Genotypes for Heat Tolerance and Morphophysiological Characteristics by Magaji G. Usman, M. Y. Rafii, M. R. Ismail, M. A. Malek, Mohammad Abdul Latif

“…Yield per plant showed strong to moderately positive correlations (r=0.23–0.56) at phenotypic level while at genotypic level correlation coefficient ranged from 0.16 to 0.72 for CMT, plant height, fruit length, and number of fruits. …”
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Exclusion of a Direct Progenitor Detection for the Type Ic SN 2017ein Based on Late-time Observations by Yi-Han Zhao, Ning-Chen Sun, Junjie Wu, Zexi Niu, Xinyi Hong, Yinhan Huang, Justyn R. Maund, Qiang Xi, Danfeng Xiang, Jifeng Liu

“…Based on the low ejecta mass, we propose that SN 2017ein is most likely originated from a moderately massive star with M _ini  ∼ 8–20 M _⊙ , stripped by binary interaction, rather than a very massive WR progenitor.…”
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Academic self-efficacy as a protective factor for the mental health of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Nayeli Lucía Ampuero-Tello, Angel Christopher Zegarra-López, Dharma Ariana Padilla-López, Dafne Silvana Venturo-Pimentel

“…Academic self-efficacy was a moderately statistically significant predictor of the three mental health conditions. …”
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Effects of aerobic training with blood flow restriction on aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and hypertrophy in young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhendong Gao, Yan Li, Jinjin Zhang, Liqiang Li, Tao Wang, Xiaolin Wang, Hao Wang

“…However, no significant effect was observed on muscle mass (SMD = 0.23, 95%CI: [-0.09, 0.56], p = 0.162). Furthermore, no moderating effects on the outcomes were found for individual characteristics or training factors. …”
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The effect of misinformation acceptance on COVID-19 prevention behaviors by Leila Dehghani, Tahereh Tamimi, Mazyar Ganjoor, Parisa Eskandari

“…Therefore, the higher the acceptance of misinformation, the participants observed the weaker preventive behaviors and the acceptance of misinformation along with age and the moderating effect of basic knowledge about COVID-19 predict preventive behavior in misinformation acceptance. …”
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Role of Active Site and CO2‐Interacting Surface Species in Dry Reforming of Methane over Strontium Promoted Ni Catalyst Supported by Lanthanum‐Zirconia by Kenit Acharya, Ahmed S. Al‐Fatesh, Anis H. Fakeeha, Ahmed E. Abasaeed, Othman Alothman, Hammad Ahmad Jan, Naif Alarifi, Jehad K. Abu‐Dahrieh, Dr. Rawesh Kumar

“…The current catalyst system of 2 % strontium‐promoted Ni/LaZr has active sites derived from three types of NiO: easily reducible, moderately interacted, and strongly interacted. During the DRM reaction over the current system, CO2 is a better oxidant than O2 for removing carbon deposits. …”
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Pancreatic Tail Schwannoma in a 44-Year-Old Male: A Case Report and Literature Review by Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Ayman Azzam, Hussam Abou Al-Shaar, Abdullah M. Alshammari, Tarek Amin, Shamayel Mohammed

“…On physical examination, epigastric region was moderately tender to palpation without evidence of a palpable mass. …”
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Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) Nanoparticles Loaded with Callistemon citrinus Phenolics Exhibited Anticancer Properties against Three Breast Cancer Cell Lines by Rashid Ahmed, Muhammad Tariq, Irfan S. Ahmad, Hanafy Fouly, Fakhar-i-Abbas, Anwarul Hasan, Mosbah Kushad

“…This study was designed to develop poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoencapsulated phenolic-rich extracts from Callistemon citrinus and berberine and to evaluate their effectiveness against extremely invasive MDA-MB 231, moderately invasive MCF-10A, and minimally invasive MCF-7 breast cancers. …”
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On the Stability of Graphene-Based Aqueous Dispersions and Their Performance in Cement Mortar by Teresa Gerace, Sebastiano Candamano, Simone Bartucci, Carlo Poselle Bonaventura, Alfonso Policicchio, Raffaele Giuseppe Agostino, Milena Marroccoli, Antonio Telesca, Mariano Davoli, Andrea Scarcello, Lorenzo S. Caputi, Daniela Pacilè

“…Our results suggest that mechanical properties are only moderately affected by the inclusion of all additives, whereas the introduction of graphene significantly influences the coefficient of capillary water absorption. …”
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What does good care look like to people living with congenital heart disease in the 21st century? Qualitative online, asynchronous discussion forums by Christina Pagel, Jo Wray, Sonya Crowe, Louise Coats, Fiona Kennedy, Adrian H Chester

“…Objectives As part of a wider study, our aim was to elicit perspectives of people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and/or their parents/carers about their experiences of healthcare and what is important to them when receiving care.Design and setting A qualitative study involving a series of closed, asynchronous, online discussion forums underpinned by an interpretivist framework and set up and moderated by three patient charities via their Facebook pages.Participants People with CHD and parents/carers of people with CHD from the UK.Results Five forums were run for 12–24 weeks across the three charities, and 343 participants signed up to the forums. …”
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Exploring the mechanism of trait depression and cognitive impairment on the formation of among individuals with methamphetamine use disorder under varying degrees of social support by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Guangsheng Sun, Guangsheng Sun, Chen Li, Chen Li, Cunxi Qiu, Junyi Fan, Yuhan Jin

“…The Bayesian Mindsponge Framework (BMF) analysis was utilized to examine the risk factors for suicidal ideation among these individuals.ResultsThe result revealed that trait depression and cognitive impairment are positively correlated with suicidal ideation in people, whereas social support has a moderating effect on the relationship between trait depression and cognitive impairment with suicidal ideation.ConclusionSuicidal ideation in individuals with methamphetamine use disorder is influenced by a multitude of factors, including family, society, and stress. …”
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Binge Eating Disorder Mediates Links between Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Caloric Intake in Overweight and Obese Women by Roseann E. Peterson, Shawn J. Latendresse, Lindsay T. Bartholome, Cortney S. Warren, Nancy C. Raymond

“…Path analysis was used to test mediation and moderation models to determine the mechanisms by which internalizing symptoms influenced kilocalorie (kcal) intake. …”
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Spatial and depth distribution of salinity and nitrate in a depleted alluvial aquifer (Haouz plain, Morocco) by Hamza Sahraoui, Younes Fakir, Houssne Bouimouass, Sarah Tweed, Marc Leblanc, Rabia Benaddi, Abdelghani Chehbouni

“…It was found that (i) groundwater was moderately affected by salinity and nitrate, (ii) the dominant hydrochemical factors are rock weathering, halite dissolution, and reverse ion exchange, and (iii) the nitrate contamination is higher in shallow groundwater but it was detected at all depths. …”
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Renewable syngas production from electrified catalytic steam reforming of biomass pyrolysis volatiles by José Juan Bolívar Caballero, Fereshteh Talkhab, Hanmin Yang, Samina Gulshan, Pengcheng Cao, Thomas Lewin, Pär G. Jönsson, Weihong Yang

“…Nonetheless, the produced syngas is rich in C1 – C3 gases and moderately low in H2 (≈ 2 wt %). The effect of the catalyst’s structure on the bio-oil reforming and heat efficiency was complemented using CFD simulations and compared to a simple geometry based on commercial extruded monoliths. …”
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Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for a Landfill Site Selection in Chachapoyas and Huancas (NW Peru): Modeling in a GIS-RS Environment by Jhonsy O. Silva López, Rolando Salas López, Nilton B. Rojas Briceño, Darwin Gómez Fernández, Renzo E. Terrones Murga, Daniel Iliquín Trigoso, Elgar Barboza Castillo, Manuel Oliva Cruz, Miguel Ángel Barrena Gurbillón

“…From the territory of the districts of Chachapoyas and Huancas, 0.9% (1.71 km2), 71.1% (141.89 km2), 21.0% (41.86 km2), 0.0%, and 7.7% (14.21 km2) have highly suitable, moderately suitable, marginally suitable, unsuitable, and restricted conditions, respectively, for a landfill site. …”
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Investigation and Assessment of the CFD for Horizontal Flow in the VHTR Core by Yan Shengyuan, Jean Luc Habiyaremye, Wei Yingying, Cong Chi Tran

“…For a nuclear station that operates at a very high temperature, a gas-cooled reactor is fueled by uranium, moderated by graphite, and customarily cooled by helium. …”
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Isolated Subclinical Hyperthyrotropinemia in Obese Children: Does Levothyroxine (LT4) Improve Weight Reduction during Combined Behavioral Therapy? by Pawel Matusik, Aneta Gawlik, Aleksandra Januszek-Trzciakowska, Ewa Malecka-Tendera

“…This finding suggests that moderately elevated levels of TSH are a consequence rather than cause of overweight and pharmacological treatment should be avoided.…”
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A Woman with a Long History of Smoking and a Debilitating Dry Cough by N. D. Potskhverashvili, N. I. Kokina, E. L. Bueverova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, A. S. Cherenda, V. A. Morozova, M. V. Feldsherov, A. P. Kiryukhin, P. V. Pavlov

“…The examination revealed a moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the hepatic bend of the colon with generalized lymphadenopathy and metastatic lung damage, iron deficiency anemia. …”
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Epidemiology of sickle cell disease in tribal population of Southern Rajasthan, India by Anil Purohit, Ramesh K. Huda, Suman S. Mohanty, Bontha V. Babu

“…The highest combined prevalence (including SCT and SCD) of 15.52% was observed among the Garasiya tribe, followed by the Bhil tribe with the prevalence of 9.68%. Conclusion SCD is moderately prevalent, with less than a per cent among the tribal population of Southern Rajasthan. …”
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Policy options for low-carbon sustainable transport systems in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal: A survey-based study by Jyoti Prajapati, Maheswar Rupakheti, Mark G. Lawrence

“…., increasing tax and fuel price) and highly technological measures were considered moderately or least-preferred policies. The identified combination of policy options is expected to be suitable for developing a LCST system in the local context of the Kathmandu Valley, offering several co-benefits, including reduced emissions of harmful air pollutants and greenhouse gases, as well as improved social equity and economic development. …”
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