Assessment of Lipid Profile among Women with Malignant and Non-malignant Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria: A Pilot Study by Ajeigbe AK, Omisore AD, Akinde AO, Makinde RA, Ajose OA

“…Information was obtained by a structured proforma followed by anthropometric measurements and the collection of blood for lipid assays (Total cholesterol [TC], triglyceride [TG], and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDLc]) done on an autoanalyzer. …”
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Nutrient cycling characteristics along a chronosequence of forest primary succession in the Hailuogou Glacier retreat area, eastern Tibetan Plateau by Danli Yang, Ji Luo, Shumiao Shu, Yan Hu, Hongsong Tang, Xuemei Li

“…Nutrient cycling and utilization are the foundation to forest succession processes and dynamic changes, directly influencing the structure and stability of ecosystems. However, our understandings on the characteristics of ecosystem nutrient accumulation and recycling during succession, especially in the context of primary succession within glacier retreat areas, remain limited. …”
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Predictors, motives, sources and patterns of nonmedical use of prescription drugs among youths in Buea, Southwest region of Cameroon: A mixed method analysis by Henry Dilonga Meriki, Kukwah Anthony Tufon, Ndohtabi Jerry Eyong, Oru Ivo Ita, Tamanjong Armstrong Ntohyingwe

“…Materials and Methods: A mixed-method community-based, cross-sectional study conducted from May to June 2018, enrolled participants aged 15 - 29 years from schools and community. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was used to capture data and focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted. …”
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Factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Western Area Urban District, Sierra Leone by Solomon Aiah Sogbeh, Alexander Ansah-Manu, Adel Elduma, Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Yakubu Alhassan, James Sylvester Squire, Adolphina Addo-Lartey

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five randomly selected hospitals in May 2021. Data were collected from 320 pregnant women using structured questionnaires. …”
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Sleep quality and associated factors among adult patients with epilepsy attending follow-up care at referral hospitals in Amhara region, Ethiopia. by Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Birhaneselassie Gebeyehu Yazew, Kennean Mekonnen

“…An interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire and record review were used for data collection. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, practice towards COVID-19 pandemic and its prevalence among hospital visitors at Ataye district hospital, Northeast Ethiopia. by Daniel Gebretsadik, Nuru Ahmed, Edosa Kebede, Saba Gebremicheal, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Metadel Adane

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Health institution based cross sectional study was conducted among 513 hospital visitors who are recruited by using simple random sampling technique at Ataye district hospital, Northeast Ethiopia from June 3, 2020 to August 10, 2020. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to obtain information related to socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge (11 questions), attitude (9 questions) and practice (9 questions). …”
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Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of some (5-(adamantane-1-yl)-4R-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylthiols substitutes by V. M. Odyntsova

“…The study of biological and pharmacological activity of the synthesized compounds, and also the determination of the regularities between structure and activity create a favorable basis for the search of new medicines in a number of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives.…”
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Nasal carriage rate and multiple antimicrobial resistance indices of Staphylococcus aureus among healthcare students at the Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria by Sumayya Abdullahi, Idris N. Abdullahi, Hafeez A. Adekola, Nicholas Baamlong, Amos Dangana, Yahaya Usman, Abdurrahman E. Ahmad, Sumaiya Salisu, Mukhtar M. Abdulaziz

“…Antimicrobial resistance phenotype was determined by the disk diffusion method. Structured questionnaires were used to collect participants’ sociodemographic and risk factor data. …”
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Economic damage associated with excess salt intake of Russian people in 2016 by Yu. A. Balanova, A. V. Kontsevaya, A. O. Myrzamatova, D. K. Mukaneeva, M. B. Khudyakov

“…The largest contribution of excess salt intake is in the damage associated with CVD (122,8 billion rubles), where half (68,1 billion rubles) is attributable to the ED associated with stroke. In the structure of the ED of each nosology, excess salt intake cause from 4,5% (CVD in general) to 17% (for T2D) and 16,1% (stroke) of the entire damage.Conclusion. …”
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Ricin and Abrin as Possible Agents of Bioterror by D. V. Pechenkin, A. S. Gorshkov, M. A. Sablina, A. V. Eremkin, S. S. Ipatov, G. V. Kuklina

“…Both toxins have a similar molecular structure and mechanism of action. They consist of two subunits – A and B, resistant to high temperatures and extreme pH values. …”
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Epigenetic analysis of KSHV latent and lytic genomes. by Zsolt Toth, Dennis T Maglinte, Sun Hwa Lee, Hye-Ra Lee, Lai-Yee Wong, Kevin F Brulois, Stacy Lee, Jonathan D Buckley, Peter W Laird, Victor E Marquez, Jae U Jung

“…The genomic region encoding the IE genes ORF50 and ORF48 possesses the features of a bivalent chromatin structure characterized by the concomitant presence of the activating H3K4me3 and the repressive H3K27me3 marks during latency, which rapidly changes upon reactivation with increasing AcH3 and H3K4me3 marks and decreasing H3K27me3. …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of bushmeat value chain actors in Nigeria toward mpox and other zoonoses by Otto Vianney Muhinda, Adeyinka Jeremy Adedeji, Abraham Albert Zirra, Laibané Dieudonné Dahourou, Ayodele O. Majekodunmi, Yakubu Joel Atuman, Toyin Olubade, Mathew Sabah, Benjamin Emikpe

“…Using purposive sampling, data were collected from 238 participants (74 hunters, 115 traders, and 49 consumers) through structured questionnaires using Kobotools. …”
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Genetic context modulates aging and degeneration in the murine retina by Olivia J. Marola, Michael MacLean, Travis L. Cossette, Cory A. Diemler, Amanda A. Hewes, Alaina M. Reagan, Jonathan Nyandu Kanyinda, Daniel A. Skelly, Gareth R. Howell

“…Retinal morphology, vascular structure, and cell counts were assessed ex vivo. Results We identified common molecular aging signatures across the nine mouse strains, which included genes associated with photoreceptor function and immune activation. …”
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Characterisation of coastal reef fish assemblages across an estuarine-urbanisation gradient using underwater visual census and environmental DNA metabarcoding by Yu-De Pei, Joseph Heard, Wenqian Xu, Shara K.K. Leung, Charmaine C.M. Yung, Alex S.J. Wyatt

“…In many places, baseline data on fish communities are inadequate for understanding and managing the ecological impacts of this urbanisation. …”
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Factors Influencing the Adherence to Publication Ethics Standards in Research System of MSRT by Sara Dakhesh, Shahnaz Khademizadeh, Abdolhossein Farajpahlou, Hamid Farhadirad

“…The researchers used the semi-structured interview method to achieve the goal of the study. …”
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SWOT Analysis of AI Integration in Islamic Education: Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor Impacts by Andri Nirwana AN, Alfan Rifai, Mohamad Ali, Triono Ali Mustofa, Viky Nur Vambudi, Muh. Nur Rochim Maksum, Mush'ab Umar Budihargo

“…This research provides a structured evaluation of AI’s role within Bloom’s Taxonomy, offering insights into AI’s potential and limitations in Islamic education. …”
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Facilitadores e barreiras para a prática esportiva por parte de atletas com comprometimentos no Brasil (Facilitators and barriers for sports practice by athletes with impairments... by Yasmin Vicente Vieira, Jackeline Colere, Doralice Lange de Souza

“…The research was qualitative and exploratory. We collected the data through semi-structured interviews with nine athletes involved with six Paralympic sports. …”
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Comparative analysis of bacterial communities and environmental interactions in seawater and saline-alkali aquaculture ponds for Scylla paramamosain in northern China by Dongping Zhou, Dongping Zhou, Yuanyuan Fu, Lei Liu, Weichuan Lin, Zhibin Lu, Yangfang Ye, Minglei Zhang

“…These findings are crucial for optimizing the growth environment of S. paramamosain, providing essential data for improving aquaculture conditions and promoting the development of northern S. paramamosain farming.…”
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Evaluation Methods for the Human–Land Coupling Coordination Relationship in a Metro Station Area: A Case Study of Chengdu Metro Line 1 by Zhiyue Qiu, Shirui Wen, Hong Yuan, Ziyi Liu, Yao Wei, Siqi Yanling, Runlong Dai, Xiang Li, Yuxin Gu

“…By collecting multi-source data, the coupling coordination degree model (CCDM) is used to quantitatively evaluate the human–land coupling coordination relationship in the station area. …”
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Impacts of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention on Malaria Burden among under Five-Year-Old Children in Borno State, Nigeria by J. P. Ambe, S. T. Balogun, M. B. Waziri, I. N. Nglass, A. Saddiq

“…Three hundred and ninety-nine children were enrolled in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain demographic and malaria-related data. …”
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