Effectiveness of discovery learning using a mobile otoscopy simulator on knowledge acquisition and retention in medical students: a randomized controlled trial by Josie Xu, Paolo Campisi, Vito Forte, Brian Carrillo, Allan Vescan, Ryan Brydges

“…After the intervention, most participants in both groups (63–68%) stated that they would prefer the instruction then discovery sequence. …”
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A randomized controlled comparative study of different fluid exchange modes in urgent-start peritoneal dialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease: automated peritoneal dialy... by Xiaoxiao Xia, Xueqin He, Li Pu, Xia Liu, Xueli Zhou, Xiao Fang Wu, Zhiyun Zang, Zi Li

“…Therefore, our study combined APD with MPD (A-MPD), and compared A-MPD with MPD, aiming to find the most appropriate treatment mode. This was a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled study. …”
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Biodegradation of plastics and pesticides by soil bacteria in Bangladesh: Insights into antibiotic resistance and potential therapeutic targets by Azrin Ahmed, Shahin Mahmud, Mst. Tania Khatun, Md. Firoz Ali, Mst Rony Akter, A.K.M. Mohiuddin

“…Antibiotic sensitivity test exhibited that most of the isolates were resistance to commonly used antimicrobials. …”
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CircMORC1 downregulated in plasma EVs promotes gastric cancer cell proliferation and invasion via miR-103a-1-5p sponging by Xiang-Ming Zhai, Yi-Qi Yang, Li Lin, Huan-Chang Luo, Zhi-Wei Guo, Ying-Song Wu

“…Abstract Background Gastric cancer (GC) is the fourth most common cause of cancer death and has the fifth highest incidence of cancer worldwide. …”
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Ovarian toxicity of endocrine-disrupting chemicals: current state of the problem by L. N. Kolomytseva, E. D. Nebora, A. D. Dzhamalutinov, D. I. Sufiyarov, D. R. Muginova, I. I. Mullagulova, A. S. Tushigov, Z. D. Bazarova, T. A. Nosinkova, L. A. Khuseynova, K. A. Derevyanko, M. P. Abaeva, Zh. Zh. Magomedova, S. M. Borlakova

“…Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) represent a broad class of exogenous substances capable of interfering with the normal functioning of the hormonal system and exerting profound effects on female reproductive health. One of the most vulnerable targets for EDC action are ovaries, where they initiate a cascade of pathophysiological processes. …”
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Investigation of the Therapeutic Potential of Boric Acid in Enteritis‐Induced Quails by Sultan Aslan, Ulku G. Simsek, Hatice Eroksuz, Burcu Karagulle, Mehmet Eroglu, Gokhan K. Incili, Canan A. Incili

“…Compared to the Infected group (G2), the most notable reductions in coliform counts were observed in the boric acid water 300 mg/L group (G7), which decreased from 3.29 to 2.90 log CFU/g (p < 0.01), and in the 100 mg/L group (G6), which showed a decrease to 2.93 log CFU/g (p < 0.01), In contrast, boric acid given in feed (G4 and G5) had no significant effect on any bacterial count compared to the infected group p > 0.05). …”
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Socio-demographic correlates of health behaviors of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study by Viviane Richard, Elsa Lorthe, Roxane Dumont, Andrea Loizeau, Hélène Baysson, María-Eugenia Zaballa, Julien Lamour, Rémy P. Barbe, Klara M. Posfay-Barbe, Idris Guessous, Silvia Stringhini, SEROCoV-KIDS study group

“…During the pandemic, physical activity, green spaces time and sleep quality remained unchanged for most children (72.9%, 72.2% and 93.1%, respectively), while 51.9% experienced an increase in screen time. …”
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Cálculo de engranajes plásticos. // Directions about plastic gear calculation. by J. L. Moya Rodríguez, J. A. Velázquez Pérez

“…Scientific literature about plastic gears failures, designing<br />methods and materials is insufficient. Most engineering reference books are desicated to steel gears but there are<br />remarkably silent about plastic gears. …”
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Drivers and patterns of antibiotic use in small to medium-sized chicken farms in selected districts of Nepal by Jeevan Adhikari, Sharada Thapaliya, Reshmi Munakarmi, Pawan Acharya, Hom Bahadur Basnet, Narayan Paudyal

“…Fluoroquinolones were the most used (22.2%), followed by tetracyclines (19%) and macrolides (17.6%). …”
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SWOT analysis on the importance of Egypt and Sudan logistics transportation networks: a systematic literature review by Jilan A. Keshta, Mai S. ElDine, Mostafa Saber, Andreea Barbu

“…The main goal was to report on the most important research studies that matched the research keywords across multiple databases, report the research gap by displaying the research theoretical framework, and state what other researchers should consider. …”
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Structured expert judgement approach of the health impact of various chemicals and classes of chemicals. by Deniz Marti, David Hanrahan, Ernesto Sanchez-Triana, Mona Wells, Lilian Corra, Howard Hu, Patrick N Breysse, Amalia Laborde, Jack Caravanos, Roberto Bertollini, Kate Porterfield, Richard Fuller

“…Data, especially related to chemical exposures, are rarely available for most substances of concern, and alternate methods to evaluate their impact are needed.…”
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The effectiveness of resource-saving techniques for the cultivation of onions during irrigation in the conditions of the Lower Volga by E. V. Kalmykova, A. A. Novikov, N. Yu. Petrov, O. V. Kalmykova

“…Research in the experiment was carried out according to generally accepted methods.Results. The most significant increase in the onion crop was obtained on the variants of the complex application of the studied agricultural methods and amounted, on average, for 2011...2016 with an irrigation regime of 75...75...75% of HB on the standard variety Volgodonets – 159%, relative to the control, on a promising hybrid Octant F1 – 118%, on the hybrid – 125%. …”
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Induction of autotetraploid and morphological, anatomical, and cytological studies of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. by Cheng-Li Liu, Heng-Yu Huang, Fu-Rong Xu

“…This study aims to explore new germplasm resources of T. cucumerina with desirable traits such as high yield and stress resistance by analyzing and comparing the morphological characteristics, anatomical traits, and root powder microscopic features of diploid and autotetraploid T. cucumerina. Results (1) The most effective method for inducing autotetraploidy was soaking explants in a 0.05% colchicine solution for 72 h, which resulted in the highest explant survival rate (70.67%) and autotetraploid induction rate (31.33%), yielding 145 autotetraploid plants. (2) Flow cytometry and root-tip chromosome counting confirmed that diploid plants had a chromosome number of 2n = 2x = 22, while autotetraploid plants had 2n = 4x = 44. (3) On MS medium supplemented with 6-BA (3.0 mg/L), KT (3.0 mg/L), NAA (1.0 mg/L) and 360.36 mg/L Ca²⁺, autotetraploid stem segments exhibited the highest shoot induction, with a proliferation coefficient of 6.43. (4) The optimal rooting medium for autotetraploid plantlets consisted of MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/L NAA, achieving a 100% rooting rate. …”
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Pollination efficiency by bee guilds (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) to annatto flowers, Bixa orellana L.1753 (Bixaceae) by K. S. Arteman, M. A. Uchoa, V. V. Alves-Junior, E. A. B. Almeida, M. R. Maestre

“…Abstract Insect’s pollination is essential in the maintaining of species abundance and diversity in the biomes. Bees are the most common pollinators of flowering plants, being their services very important in the conservation of biotope and biodiversity. …”
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Suicidal ideation among mental health patients at hospital discharge: prevalence and risk factors by Wanying Mao, Reham Shalaby, Ernest Owusu, Hossam Eldin Elgendy, Belinda Agyapong, Ejemai Eboreime, Peter H. Silverstone, Pierre Chue, Xin-Min Li, Wesley Vuong, Arto Ohinmaa, Valerie Taylor, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Vincent Israel Opoku Agyapong

“…We found that factors that were most significantly associated with this were age, ethnicity, employment status, primary mental health diagnoses, anxiety, and poor well-being at baseline. …”
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Factors influencing self-control in older patients with atrial fibrillation following radiofrequency catheter ablation: a cross-sectional study based on triadic reciprocal determin... by Ding Yunmei, Zhang Yuan, Zhao Xiaojing, Liu Jialin, Zhang Yanyan, Yue Shouwei

“…The multiple linear regression analyses revealed that the most important factors that negatively influenced self-control among our cohort of older patients were EHRA symptom classification and anxiety and depression, while family care and social support positively promoted better self-control. …”
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Wild Species from the Asteraceae Family, Traditionally Consumed in Some Mediterranean Countries by Ekaterina Kozuharova, Giuseppe Antonio Malfa, Rosaria Acquaviva, Benito Valdés, Daniela Batovska, Christina Stoycheva, Moh Rejdali, Pasquale Marino, Vivienne Spadaro

“…It is notable that 106 plants are used as food in one particular country only, although most of them are distributed in several other countries. …”
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LEVELS OF HORMONES, microRNA AND CYTOKINES IN LYMPH FROM HEALTHY AND EXPERIMENTAL BREAST CANCER by A. P. Lykov, A. V. Kabakov, N. A. Bondarenko, O. V. Poveshchenko, T. V. Raiter, O. V. Kazakov, D. N. Strunkin, A. F. Poveshchenko, N. B. Orlov, V. I. Konenkov

“…In breast cancer rats, the levels of most cytokines were found to be increased. Correlations between the levels of cytokines, hormones, and microRNAs in lymph were identified. …”
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of esterified anti-inflammatory drugs with ethylene glycol linkers: cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties by Pascaline M. Deussom, Monique Bassomo Ewonkem, Brice Enang, Michael H. K. Kamdem, Michel A. Mbock, Marthe C. D. Fotsing, Derek T. Ndinteh, Frederic N. Njayou, Flavien A. Toze

“…All the tested compounds were safe up to 50% concentrations (2.41 × 10⁻⁴ to 2.41 mM), and monoethylene glycol di-ibuprofen (2) displayed the highest toxicity (IC50 = 4.90 mM). Most compounds were non-toxic below 2.41 mM, and all inhibited nitric oxide (NO) production in a concentration-dependent manner at 0.24 mM. …”
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DNA-Based Nanobiosensor for the Colorimetric Detection of Dengue Virus Serotype 2 Synthetic Target Oligonucleotide by Michael Sandino C. Flores, Evangelyn C. Alocilja, Divina M. Amalin, Mae Joanne B. Aguila, Marynold V. Purificacion, Florinia E. Merca, Ma. Carmina C. Manuel, Mark Pierre S. Dimamay, Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Lilia M. Fernando

“…Being a developing country, most of the high-risk areas in the Philippines are resource-limited and cannot afford equipment for detection and monitoring. …”
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