Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its association with adverse obstetric outcomes among pregnant women in Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Cristina Reverzani, Daniel Zaake, Faridah Nansubuga, Herman Ssempewo, Leonard Manirakiza, Anthony Kayiira, Gilbert Tumwine

“…The data were analysed by logistic regression analysis at the univariate, bivariate and multivariate levels.Results The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, defined as a serum 25(OH)D concentration less than 20 ng/mL, was 40.2%. This was seen more among the Muslims (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.33 to 4.43, p value 0.004), members of the Banyankore tribe (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.02 to 4.36, p value 0.043) and primigravidae (OR 0.6 for women with parity of 1–4 compared with primigravidity, 95% CI 0.36 to 0.94, p value 0.028). …”
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Evaluation of Renal Gene Expression of Protein Kinase C (PKC) Isoforms in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Proliferative Glomerular Diseases by Salwa Ibrahim, Laila Rashed, Sawsan Fadda

“…The protein kinase C (PKC) family consists of 13 members categorized as conventional or novel depending on whether diacylglycerol, calcium, or phosphatidylserine is required for activation. …”
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Scoping review of Neglected Tropical Disease Interventions and Health Promotion: A framework for successful NTD interventions as evidenced by the literature. by Caroline Ackley, Mohamed Elsheikh, Shahaduz Zaman

“…A person can be affected by more than one disease at the same time from a range of infectious and non-infectious agents. …”
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L’entrepreneuriat touristique local : une opportunité d’inversion du processus de marginalisation d’un centre historique ? Une analyse dans la médina de Fès au Maroc by Merryl Joly

“…Finally, five interviews were held with local associations and public actors, whether they are members of the Association of Riads and Guest Houses of Fez (ARMH-Fez), the municipality, the Regional Investment Center or the Regional Tourism Council of the city. …”
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Pengembangan Sistem Manajemen Pengetahuan di Organisasi Asosiasi Alumni Program Beasiswa Amerika - Indonesia (ALPHA-I) by Muhammad Nurwegiono, Sri Nurdiati, Sony Hartono Wijaya

“…Abstract The ALPHA-I Organization (Alumni Association of US - Indonesia Scholarship Programs) has more than 400 members that have spread in ten regions (chapters) in Indonesia. …”
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Petrophysical assessment of the Hammam Faraun, Matulla and Nubia Reservoirs in the Ashrafi Oil Field, Gulf of Suez by Mohammed Amer, Walid M. Mabrouk, Amr M. Eid, Ahmed Metwally

“…This study presents a comprehensive structural interpretation and petrophysical evaluation of the Hammam Faraun, Matulla, and Nubia formations by examining well log data and seismic lines, the research quantifies essential petrophysical parameters that characterize the reservoir properties and hydrocarbon potential of these formations. The Hammam Faraun Member exhibits effective porosity values ranging from 0.15 to 0.25 and water saturation levels between 0.23 and 0.67, indicating a significant capacity for hydrocarbon storage, especially in the northern region where net pay thickness can reach up to 60 ft. …”
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Gut bacteria Prevotellaceae related lithocholic acid metabolism promotes colonic inflammation by Liping Chen, Zhenghao Ye, Junhua Li, Lijia Wang, Yu Chen, Meiping Yu, Jian Han, Jiangeng Huang, Dongyan Li, Yongling Lv, Kai Xiong, De’an Tian, Jiazhi Liao, Ursula Seidler, Fang Xiao

“…Targeting colonic inflammation may involve inhibiting LCA and members of the Prevotellaceae family as potential therapeutic strategies.…”
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Considerations for Establishing a Behavioral Policy-Making and Nudge Institution within the Country's Executive Structure by Seyed Kamal Vaezi, Maryam Darbandi

“…The target population includes university faculty members, executives, specialists, and practitioners active in the field of behavioral policy. …”
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Impact of Ketogenic and Mediterranean Diets on Gut Microbiota Profile and Clinical Outcomes in Drug-Naïve Patients with Diabesity: A 12-Month Pilot Study by Vanessa Palmas, Andrea Deledda, Vitor Heidrich, Giuseppina Sanna, Giulia Cambarau, Michele Fosci, Lorenzo Puglia, Enrico Antonio Cappai, Alessio Lai, Andrea Loviselli, Aldo Manzin, Fernanda Velluzzi

“…Previous published results showed that VLCKD had a more beneficial impact than MD on several variables for 3 months of NI. …”
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TRANSFORMASI HUNIAN PADA RUMAH BANTUAN PASCA TSUNAMI DI KUALA MEURAKSA by Yenny Novianti, Saiful Adli Simanullang, Adi Safyan

“…The change was influenced by a need for function with an additional number of family members. The contribution of this research is that the housing assistance adapts to the space and characteristics of community activities on the coast. …”
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SLC31A1 promotes chemoresistance through inducing CPT1A-mediated fatty acid oxidation in ER-positive breast cancer by Xudong Li, Jingjing Ge, Mengdi Wan, Tongtong Feng, Xiaoqian Li, Haibo Zhang, Zhangyan Wang, Yongsheng Gao, Meiting Chen, Fei Pan

“…The copper transporter, solute carrier family 31 member 1 (SLC31A1), has been associated with tumor aggressiveness and unfavorable outcomes in various types of tumors. …”
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Exploring the Diversity of Some Microorganisms from Lake Al-Asfar, KSA: The Good, the Bad, and the Pathogenic by Fatimah Al Tammar, Nermin El Semary, Munirah F. Aldayel, Duaa Althumairy, Gowhara Alfayad

“…The lake is a habitat to different microbial species that play important ecological roles, some of which are good, and some are bad and even pathogenic. …”
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Effects of Bride Price on Women's Rights Among the Bakiga in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kitumba Sub-County. by Asiimwe, Bettus

“…The study also included local council members, police units/stations, and other key people for more information that may be vital to the study, in Kitumba Sub County, Kabale district. …”
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Uchanganuzi Wa Utabaka Katika Tamthilia Ya Kilio Cha Haki Ya Alamin Mazrul. by Tayebwa, Novias

“…Mtafiti pia amegundua baadhi ya mambo rnbalirnbali yanayopigiwa vita na mwandishi katika tamthilia ya Kilio cha Haki pamoja na jam ii mbalimbali za kiafrika. …”
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Insights from a Pilot Study of Naloxone Education

“…Methods: We used quantitative methods to gather and analyze data from both control (overdose education, n=15) and experimental (overdose and Naloxone education, n=57) participants, facilitated by educators in the North West of England and London, for opioid users (n=5), former users (n=19), carers/support workers (n=29), family members (n=31) or friends (n=12) (multiple response item). …”
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A phenomenological study of knowledge concealment in country water and sewage engineering company by Gholamreza Moghadasi, Hamidreza Rezaei Kelidbari, Mohammad Doostar

“…Van & Hoff (2017) argued that knowledge hiding occurs when an individual does not intentionally disseminate his knowledge to other members of the organization (Kang et al, 2017; Hernaus et al, 2016). …”
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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

“…The statistical population of the research includes 15 senior managers of Mapna Company and knowledgeable academic staff members in the field of research; and the interviews continued until reaching theoretical saturation. …”
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Les textiles dans les tombes gauloises à dépôt de crémation en vase métallique : usages pratiques, mises en scène et perspectives anthropologiques (seconde moitié du vie s.... by Elsa Desplanques

“…The deposit of cremated remains in a metal vessel is a funerary practice adopted by a limited number of individuals belonging to the elite members of protohistoric European societies (Verger 1995b; Desplanques 2022). …”
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Improving the experience of health services for trans and gender-diverse young people and their families: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Stepney, Samantha Martin, Magdalena Mikulak, Sara Ryan, Jay Stewart, Richard Ma, Adam Barnett

“…Better training for doctors is needed, that is more supportive of young people, making sure they are listened to, respected and believed. …”
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Overexpression of the <i>GmPM35</i> Gene Significantly Enhances Drought Tolerance in Transgenic Arabidopsis and Soybean by Xinyu Wang, Yao Sun, Rui Wang, Xinyang Li, Yongyi Li, Tianyu Wang, Zhaohao Guo, Yan Li, Wenxi Qiu, Shuyan Guan, Qi Zhang, Piwu Wang, Mingze Li, Siyan Liu, Xuhong Fan

“…The soybean <i>GmPM35</i> gene is a member of the LEA_6 subfamily. The expression of the <i>GmPM35</i> gene was significantly increased after drought stress in soybeans. …”
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