TAX REVENUE AND EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA by Ernest Oshodin, Osasu Obaretin

“…This study adopted the ex post facto research design to examine the link between tax revenue and education infrastructural development. …”
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Prolonged effect of antibiotic therapy on the gut microbiota composition, functionality, and antibiotic resistance genes’ profiles in healthy stool donors by Ramin Karimianghadim, Reetta Satokari, Sam Yeo, Perttu Arkkila, Dina Kao, Sepideh Pakpour

“…No significant increase in clinically important ARGs was detected.DiscussionThese findings highlight the unpredictable and complex recovery of gut microbiota post-antibiotics. Individualized suspension periods in donor programs, guided by metagenomic analyses, are recommended to optimize FMT outcomes in various indications by considering antibiotic spectrum, duration, and host-specific factors.…”
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Effectiveness of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement in treating postoperative infections after femoral shaft fracture treatment with intramedullary nailing by Le-Cai Gao, Jia-Nan Chen, Mu-Gang Li, Fu-Bin Li

“…Inflammatory markers significantly decreased post-surgery, indicating effective inflammation control. …”
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Pomegranate-peel-chitosan-gelatin composite: A hemostatic dental sponge with antibacterial enhancement by Lale Rozykulyyeva, Prihartini Widiyanti, Suryani Dyah Astuti

“…Background: Effective post-tooth extraction bleeding management and the alleviation of patient discomfort hinge upon the careful choice and judicious application of suitable hemostatic agents. …”
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The Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy and Improvement of Functional Capacity in Chronic Heart Failure patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial by Starry H Rampengan, Joedo Prihartono, Minarma Siagian, Suzanna Immanuel

“…The 6MWT result before EECP therapy showed that there were 30 patients (61.2%) with walk distance of <300 meter in the sham EECP group; while in the group receiving EECP therapy, we found 34 patients (68%); p=0.24. Post-EECP therapy, there were 33 patients (67.3%) with walk distance of <300 meters in EECP sham group; while in the group receiving EECP alone, there was only 1 patient (2%); p <0.01.The 6MWT walk distance in sham group before EECP therapy was 252.65 (SD 97.55) meters and it was 243.65 (SD 86.96) meters following the EECP therapy; p=0.18. …”
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Perbedaan Jumlah Bakteri pada Sistem Closed Suction dan Sistem Open Suction pada Penderita dengan Ventilator Mekanik by Yusnita Debora, Ery Leksana, Doso Sutiyono

“…Simpulan: Penggunaan closed suction system pada pasien dengan ventilasi mekanik mengurangi jumlah bakteri post-intervensi secara signifikan, demikian halnya dengan open suction system. …”
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The Effectiveness of Kombucha Coffee (Coffea canephora) Extract Antioxidant Moisturizer on UV-B Induced Skin Epidermal Thickness by Lifia Chandra, Renata Prameswari, Prima Arundani, Henry Purbowo Sintoro

“…Methods: This research is a true experimental design with a post-test only control design. The sample used in this research is thirty male white mice (Rattus norvegicus), which were divided into six groups and were UV-B irradiated for two weeks with total dosage of 980 mJ/cm2.At the end of the treatment, skin samples were excised and stained histologically with Mollory Azan (MA) to evaluate the thickness of the epidermis. …”
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Total hemosiderin score in the tracheal wash fluid when assessing exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage in thoroughbred racehorses by Bianca Cascardo, Camila Bernardes, Guilherme Nunes de Souza, Natália Rebouças Pires, Daniel Augusto Barroso Lessa, Nayro Xavier de Alencar

“… Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) is one of the main respiratory conditions that requires clinical follow-up in equine sports medicine. Post exertional airway endoscopy is the reference standard for diagnosing EIPH, however the severity score is based on the amount of blood that ascend the tracheobronchial tree, which might not accurately reflect lung injury. …”
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Objective hyperemia and intraocular pressure changes following omidenepag isopropyl application. by Kana Tokumo, Tsuyoshi Yoneda, Yuta Nakaniida, Ryota Aoki, Shunsuke Nakakura, Taro Baba, Naoki Okada, Ayaka Edo, Hiromitsu Onoe, Hideaki Okumichi, Kazuyuki Hirooka, Diane Sonassa, Hitoshi Tabuchi, Yoshiaki Kiuchi, Hirokazu Sakaguchi

“…Conjunctival hyperemia was the most common adverse drug reaction to the ophthalmic solution omidenepag isopropyl in a post-marketing observational study. Here, we prospectively examined changes in hyperemia from before to 3 months after the initiation of the omidenepag isopropyl, a selective E-prostanoid receptor-2 receptor agonist, using hyperemia analysis software. …”
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PENGARUH ASAP CAIR BERBAGAI KONSENTRASI TERHADAP VIABILITAS STAPHYLOOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS by Pramesti Darojah, Oedijani Santoso, V. Rizke Ciptaningtyas

“…Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimental dengan post test only control group design. Sampel penelitian ini adalah koloni Staphylococcus epidermidis dengan perlakuan sebanyak 5 konsentrasi asap cair (100%, 50%, 25%, 12,5% dan 6,25%) duplikasi dilakukan sebanyak 5 kali. …”
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Effect of packaging and storage conditions on the pasting and functional properties of pretreated yellow-fleshed cassava flour by Esther Ekeledo, Adebayo Abass, Joachim Müller

“…Cassava is highly susceptible to post harvest physiological deterioration which makes it necessary to initiate processing so as to extend the shelf life. …”
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Differential effects of obesity and hypertension on brain structure and cognitive ability: A subgroup analysis from nested study by Sneha Ravichandran, Dilip Shettigar, Sathya Sabina Muthu, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Hari Prakash Palanisamy, K N Shivashankar, Baskaran Chandrasekaran, M G Ramesh Babu, K Vaishali, Winniecia Dkhar, Shruthi P Poovitha, Leena R. David, Shovan Saha, Krishna Yerraguntla, Suresh Sukumar

“…Statistical analysis involved the use of one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Games-Howell post-hoc tests. Results: The findings revealed notable variations in the volume of the left parahippocampal gyrus (lPHG) among the different groups, with the control group exhibiting the highest volume, followed by the obese group, and finally the hypertensive group. …”
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Dune Development Dominates Flow Resistance Increase in a Large Dammed River by Yong Hu, Dongfeng Li, Jinyun Deng, Yao Yue, Junxiong Zhou, Chunrui Yang, Ninghui Zheng, Yitian Li

“…Here we analyzed in‐field observed data on annual profiles of 450 cross‐sections, river bathymetry, discharge, water levels, and sediment in the Middle Yangtze River, and found that dunes developed and flow resistance increased (+10%) in the post‐Three Gorges Dam period. We ascertain that the development of dunes plays the dominant role in augmenting flow resistance, as evidenced by roughness height change (+29%) using a modified Van Rijn method. …”
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The impact of constipation on lower urinary tract function and treatment response in patients with non-monosymptomatic enuresis by Yi-Ju Chou, Stephen Shei-Dei Yang

“…Basic evaluation included the Rome IV questionnaire, Dysfunctional voiding score questionnaire (DVSS), two-day voiding diary, one-week enuresis diary and uroflowmetry with post-void residual (PVR) measurement. Constipation was defined as a Rome IV score of ≥ 2. …”
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Effect of Colostrum Feeding Intervention on the Clinical and Nutritional Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infant by Safaa S. Ahmed, Sahar S. Faheim, Samya M. A. Hegazy

“…Results: the study reveals a significant improvement of mother knowledge and practices after colostrum feeding intervention at post and follow up compared to their pre-intervention level. …”
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Impact of persistence to secondary preventive medication on prognosis for patients with myocardial infarction with and without obstructive coronary arteries. by Anna M Nordenskjöld, Lars Lindhagen, Björn Wettermark, Bertil Lindahl

“…Persistence to treatment with aspirin, statins, beta blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) was investigated for 5 years post discharge and patients were followed for a composite endpoint of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including all-cause death, MI, ischemic stroke and heart failure.…”
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Impact of Fruit Development Age on Postharvest Quality of Hass Avocado by Pablo Rodriguez, Jairo Villamizar, Alexander Rebolledo

“…This study aimed to assess how fruit development age affects post-harvest quality in a Hass avocado orchard within a tropical rainforest climate. …”
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The Comparison Between Plyometrics and Aerobic Exercises toward Medical Students of Diponegoro University by Iin Atika Situngkir, Endang Ambarwati, Endang Kumaidah, Sumardi Widodo

“…Methods: This research applied quasi-experimental study with pre and post-test design. There were subjects divided into three groups were control group, Plyometrics group and Aerobics group. …”
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Building Damage Detection with UNet-Backbone Fusion in High-Resolution Satellite Imagery: 2023 Morocco Earthquake by S. Holail, T. Saleh, T. Saleh, X. Xiao, A. H. Ali, D. Li

“…The rapid advancement of high-resolution remote sensing technology, offering extensive coverage and multi-temporal capabilities, combined with deep learning methods, has opened new possibilities for accurately and efficiently detecting and assessing building damage to support crisis management. However, pre- and post-disaster images are often acquired under varying temporal, lighting, and weather conditions, complicating the task of accurately identifying building damage levels. …”
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What is the learning effect of video review in postgraduate medical education: a systematic review by Marieke Robbrecht, Myriam Van Winckel, Antonius Mulder, Mieke Embo

“…The designs were randomised controlled trials (n = 4) and single-group pre-test post-tests trials (n = 7). The studies had outcomes related to knowledge and skills (n = 5), resident behaviours (n = 5) and patient outcome (n = 1). …”
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