Differences in fatty infiltration in thigh muscles and physical function between people with and without knee osteoarthritis and similar body mass index: a cross-sectional study by Jessica B. Aily, Marcos de Noronha, Ricardo J. Ferrari, Stela M. Mattiello

“…We used independent t-test and mean difference (95% CI) to compare thigh intraMAT and interMAT volume, self-reported measures (WOMAC questionnaire), physical function measures, and knee extension strength between groups. …”
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Chemicals That Disrupt the Endocrine System and Their Effects on Behavior by Yousaf Khan1, Abdul Sattar1, Syed Amin Ullah1, Zia-Ur-Rehman2, Hakimullah3, Madeeha Bibi4, Hina Sarfraz1, Anila Mukhtiar1

“…The diseases that are commonly reported due to the action of the above chemicals and daily use items includes neurological disorders, behavioral disorders, metabolic dysfunction leading to obesity or weakness, thyroid dysfunction, reproductive disturbances and several others that can prove fatal and lead to cancer as well. …”
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Mpox gastrointestinal manifestations: a systematic review by Rahul Ramakrishnan, Atira Shenoy, Ranganathan Madhavan, Damon Meyer

“…Although various papers explored transmission routes, one paper established a direct connection between anal-receptive sex transmission route and the development of a GI complication (proctitis). Another study reported that the mode of transmission could potentially impact the occurrence of GI symptoms and severity of the disease. …”
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Expert review of AI-generated responses to the top ten patient complaints in primary care by Monica Gillie, George Kent

“…Methods: The top ten patient-reported complaints leading to a visit with their primary care physician were used to generate two questions, each regarding cause and treatment. …”
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Odor symptom management in patients with malignant wounds in Mali: the use of a cinnamon dressing by Charlotte Ngô, Fatoumata M Sidibe, Sophie Goossens, Dianeko Zenabou Tapa, Irène Kriegel, Abdramane A Kone, Moussa Bathily, Hamidou D Doumbia, Claire Rieux, Isabelle Fromantin

“…Seventeen patients reported that the CINESTEAM® dressing was easy to use, even for patients receiving home-based palliative care in remote areas. …”
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Design of Solid Tire Power Screw Press Machine. by Wabwire, Ebenezer Emmanuel

“…This research study aspects and findings of a study focused on the design of a solid tire power screw press machine that employs a nut and screw mechanism to apply force. The purpose of the report is to provide a concise summary of the research conducted and the main outcomes achieved. …”
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Performance of Household Water Treatment Methods for Microbial Removal under Household Conditions in Kabale District, Uganda by Alex, Saturday, George Lukoye Makokha, Anthony Macharia

“…All reported HWT did not significantly improve the microbial quality of drinking water. …”
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HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS USING BENTONITE-SUPPORTED Fe-Co-Ni TRIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES by ADERIBIGBE FATAI ALADE, ADEWOYE TUNMISE LATIFAT, MUSTAPHA SHERIF ISHOLA, MOHAMMED ISHAQ ALHASSAN, SAKA HARVIS BAMIDELE, AJALA ELIJAH OLAWALE, OLUWASEYI SOILE SAMUEL

“… Herein, the synthesis and characterization of a bentonite-supported Fe-Co-Ni trimetallic nanocatalyst applied in transesterification reaction was reported. The synthesized heterogeneous catalyst was used to investigate the production of biodiesel by varying the reaction parameters using Box-Behnken design response surface methodology (RSM-BBD). …”
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TRANSFER LEARNING BASED OFFLINE YORÙBÁ HANDWRITTEN CHARACTER RECOGNITION SYSTEM by OLUWASHINA OYENIRAN, EBENEZER OYEBODE

“…The system encompasses the upper and case characters of the Yorùbá language, and tonal letters that have a significant impact on the Yorùbá language. The model reported network accuracy of 82.8%, validation accuracy of 77.7%, with F1 score of 0.7795, precision of 0.7819 and Recall of 0.7771. …”
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Osteoid-osteoma and osteoblastoma with rare localization – presentation of 4 clinical cases by Kircho Patrikov, Yordan Ivanov

“…Although both tumors are well known to the orthopedic community in Bulgaria, there are several rare localizations that would present difficulties in the diagnostic and therapeutic process. The purpose of our report is to present 4 pediatric cases with rare localization of osteoid-osteoma and osteoblastoma, diagnosed and treated in our clinic in the period between 2020-2022. …”
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Additional Legal Protection for Corruption Whistleblowers by Ahmad Irzal Fardiansyah, Muhammad Farid, Ramadani Fitra Diansyah P

“…Therefore, safeguarding the rights of individuals who report instances of corruption is necessary to ensure their protection. …”
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Management of Powdery Mildew in Beans by Qingren Wang, Shouan Zhang, Teresa Olczyk

“…Although the causal organism rarely causes extensive damage, significant yield losses were reported in Columbia County when infection occurred in dry beans prior to flowering. …”
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Field Observations During the Fifth Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-5): from March 9 through May 26, 2006 by Joaquin Casanova, Fei Yan, Mi-young Jang, Juan Fernandez, Jasmeet Judge, Clint Slatton, Kai-Jen Calvin Tien, Tsu-yun Lin, Orlando Lanni, Larry Miller

“…Circular 1514, a 47-page illustrated report by Joaquin Casanova, Fei Yan, Mi-young Jang, Juan Fernandez, Jasmeet Judge, Clint Slatton, Kai-Jen Calvin Tien, Tzu-yun Lin, Orlando Lanni, and Larry Miller, presents the results of experiments using microwave remote sensing to determine root-zone soil moisture at UF/IFAS PSREU. …”
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Creeping Indigo, A Poisonous Plant of Concern in Florida Pastures by Robert MacKay, Ed Jennings, Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell, Amanda House

“… A recent rise in suspected horse poisonings has brought new attention to creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata), a toxic plant which has reportedly been in Florida for as long as 90 years. …”
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Spring Viremia of Carp by Barbara D. Petty, Ruth Francis-Floyd, Roy P. E. Yanong

“…Spring viremia of carp is a viral disease that can cause significant mortality in several carp species including the common carp. It was reported in koi and feral carp in the United States for the first time in 2002. …”
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Mealybug Vryburgia trionymoides (DeLotto) (Pseudococcidae) by Ian Stocks

“…An untreated infestation can kill a plant, there are no published reports of economic losses caused by this species. …”
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Environmental Deterioration and Conservation in Cuban Agriculture by José Alvarez

“… The reports included in this series intend to address the increasing level of interest in the Cuban market for food and agricultural products among U.S. firms and to assist them in becoming more familiar with that market. …”
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Biology of Gratiana boliviana, the First Biocontrol Agent Released to Control Tropical Soda Apple in the USA by Julio C. Medal, D. Gandolfo, James P. Cuda

“… Tropical soda apple (TSA), Solanum viarum Dunal (Solanaceae), is a perennial weed, native to South America, that has spreading throughout Florida at an alarming rate during the last decade. TSA was first reported in Glades County in 1988. This weed is also present in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. …”
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Unlocking Organizational Commitment: Exploring the Influence of Mentoring Relationships on Gen-Z Employees in Nigeria's Service Sectors by Valerie Onyia Babatope

“…This research reports how mentorship connections affect the loyalty of Generation Z workers in Nigeria's service industry, specifically at KPMG and Zenith Bank. …”
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Pollination Best Practices in Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Rachel Mallinger, Douglas A. Phillips

“…Some Florida growers have reported cases of low fruit set in recent years, in particular on the cultivars Meadowlark and Emerald, which may have been due in part to poor pollination. …”
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