Application of emerging technologies for gut microbiome research by Wit Thun Kwa, Saishreyas Sundarajoo, Kai Yee Toh, Jonathan Lee

“…The gut microbiome is also a dynamic reflection of health status, which can be modified, thus representing great potential to exploit the mechanisms that influence human physiology. Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in gut microbiome studies, which has been enabled by the rapidly evolving high-throughput sequencing methods (i.e. 16S rRNA sequencing and shotgun sequencing). …”
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Carbohydrate Counting: Meals for Diabetes by Cassie Rowe, Jamila R. Lepore, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Certain foods contain carbohydrate, and these are the foods that most influence your blood glucose. Your body needs carbohydrate in just the right amount. …”
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Suggestions and Considerations for Application of Movement Screens to Clinical Practice by Andrew Skibski, James Onate, L. Colby Mangum

“…Therefore, researchers should investigate the acute effects of dynamic stretching on functional tests and movement screens and evaluate other factors that may influence performance on these test batteries. Scientific evidence for standardized implementation of various movement screens is lacking, and future research should aim to identify gaps in the literature to allow clinicians to properly implement evidence-based practice functional assessments. …”
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON EMPLOYING SELF-DIRECTED FEEDBACK IN WRITING by Rizky Amelia

“…It is suggested to further researchers to investigate students’ emotional responses during the feedback in writing process or to investigate other factors that influence feedback. …”
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Pentacostalism & schisms in the Reformed Church in Zambia 1996-2001: contextual and identity changes by H. J. Hendriks, L. Soko

“…The hypothesis is as follows: The leadership style of church leaders was influenced by the one-party state with its autocratic presidential powers that continued the missionary legacy of autocratic rule. …”
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The Role of Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Biodiversity Conservation by T.T. Dinsa, D.O. Gemeda

“…A wetland ecosystem has been influenced by anthropogenic driven climate change. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the role of wetlands for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation through literature review. …”
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Historical Cultural Elements and their Intricate Manifestations in Mughal Dynasty in Tanushree Podder’s Escape from Harem by Tahseen Mhodar

“…As such, the aim of this study is to explore the intricate layers of history through its influence upon the Indian society and how they intersect with each other throughout historical periods. …”
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Exploring the Potential of Research–Practice Partnerships to Support State Education Leaders as Agents of Change by Hannah Goldstein, Hayley Weddle

“…State education agencies have increasing influence over educational policy and practice, with responsibilities ranging from vision setting to monitoring compliance with accountability policy. …”
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THE COST OF “NOT BEING HEARD” AND CLERGY RETENTION by S. Joynt

“…Conversely, not being heard adversely influences clergy’s decision to remain in full-time pastoral ministry. …”
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Komunikacja „cyfrowych tubylców” za pośrednictwem telefonu komórkowego by Joanna Dziekońska

“…The study of children functioning within the new media is of the highest priority because of creating and maintaining relations with the digital natives – otherwise, the gap between them and the digital immigrants deepens that which destructively influences the educational process. Considering the above, the communicative experiences of children functioning in the world of remix become the subject of research conducted in the present article. …”
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The conception of the circle of concerned African women theologians: is it African or Western? by R. N. Fiedler, J. W. Hofmeyr

“…The ecumenical bodies merely provided the structures within which the Circle was organized. The influence of Western feminist theologies enshrined in the ecumenical bodies with which Mercy Amba Oduyoye was associated, therefore had only a limited impact on the conception of the Circle. …”
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EFFECT OF SOLUTION pH AND TEMPERATURE ON PHENOL ADSORPTION ONTO CARBONIZED RICE HUSK CHEMICALLY ACTIVATED WITH PHOSPHORIC ACID by YAHAYA S. MOHAMMAD, MOHAMMED U. GARBA, MUHAMMAD A. MUHAMMAD, YAKUBU AZEH, SULEIMAN Y. BAGIREI

“… Operating conditions such as pH and temperature are important factors that influence the performance of activated carbon and solute uptake in adsorption process. …”
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Pastorale begeleiding van die emosioneel verwonde tiener by W. Coetzer, T. C. de Klerk

“…To these young people their frame of reference is influenced by amongst other things their families, school, church and friends. …”
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STRATEGIC OPTIMIZATION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS by Alexandru SIMION, Gabriel MANGRA

“…The purpose of the research is the development of models for the analysis of the management of sports organizations, in order to identify the factors of influence and ways to improve their efficiency and effectiveness, respectively to increase the performance of sports organizations. …”

Field Corn Production Problems: A Diagnostic Guide by David Wright, Jim Rich

“… The field is a complex environment with many factors that can interact to influence the growth of a corn plant. These factors can be in the form of insects, diseases, nematodes and weeds (biotic); or, they can be factors such as weather, nutrients, or chemicals (abiotic). …”
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Psychospołeczna perspektywa adaptacji szkolnej dzieci – konceptualizacja zjawiska by Renata Michalak

“…However, it should be clearly emphasized that compliance included in the school adaptation does not mean passive adaptation, submission to external influences, because it does not exclude the possibility of student’s innovative, creative role and active participation in the institution’s life. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Varying Temperature of Mixing Water on Properties of Concrete. by Muhumuza, Memory

“…The study also revealed that mixing water temperature has a significant influence on the strength and workability.…”
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People’s knowledge, attitudes, and conflicts with carnivores in central hills, Sri Lanka by Ashan Thudugala, Hem Bahadur Katuwal, Nalindra Laxman, Vishwa Dushmantha, Ravindi Menikrama, Harsha Dissanayake, Chameera Dilshan, Ru-Chuan He, Rui-Chang Quan

“…The attitude towards carnivores was significantly influenced only by urbanization and education level. …”
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Associations between brominated flame retardants exposure and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Mediation analysis in the NHANES by Yulan Cheng, Jingyi Su, Xiangdong Wang, Ruiyao Huang, Zixuan Zhao, Kai Tian, Tianxiang Gu, Xiaoke Wang, Lin Chen, Xinyuan Zhao

“…Albumin (ALB) (oxidative stress marker) has notably mediated influences on the correlations of PBDE99, PBDE154, and PBDE85 with NAFLD risk. …”
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Sustainable development of cities by Gogić Nemanja, Milenković Dragana

“…Cities have become the biggest consumers and therefore the biggest polluters of the environment. This was influenced by many factors: population migrations, exponential population growth, massive food production and exponential growth of industrial production. …”
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