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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PROFESSIONAL AND APPLIED PHYSICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING SPECIALTY IN THE TEMPORARILY OCCUPIED TERRITORY WITH USING DISTANCE LEARNING by Shuba Liudmyla, Shuba Victor, Shuba Victoria

“…On the other hand, negative aspects include: social isolation, reduced motivation, lack of stimulating environment, difficulty concentrating, insufficient physical activity, technical difficulties, challenges with assessment and reporting, lack of teacherstudent interaction, an increased self-discipline level, need for support and structure, and limited access to resources and opportunities for collaboration and group work. …”
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Barriers to oral health care service utilization in Awo-Gareji community, Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria by Dr. Johnson J. Omale, B. M. Hussain, M. C. Nweze, S. A. Ani, A. N. Ohadoma

“…A total of 399 adults in the community were meant to participate; however, 200 respondents who expressed interest in the study (through verbal consent) were conveniently selected from a population of over 2,000 adults. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire, similar to those used by other authors but with slight modifications. …”
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Development, validation and assessment of reproducibility of a modern version of semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire for the adult population by N. S. Karamnova, S. A. Maksimov, S. A. Shalnova, O. B. Shvabskaia, O. V. Izmailova, E. I. Ivanova, O. V. Molchanova, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…The changing structure of food consumption requires updating the nutrition assessment tool, taking into account modern dietary patterns.Aim. …”
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Virtual and Augmented Reality for Chronic Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Meta-Analysis by Theodora Plavoukou, Pantelis Staktopoulos, Georgios Papagiannis, Dimitrios Stasinopoulos, George Georgoudis

“…Nevertheless, gaps in long-term data, economic evaluation, and modality comparison persist. …”
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The impacts of visitor restrictions for palliative patients during the COVID-19 pandemic on family members and healthcare providers: a Canadian qualitative study by Natasha Hanson, Leanne Skerry, Morgan Nesbitt, Tracy Freeze, Robin Williams, Emily Love, Julia Wildish

“…Reflexive thematic analysis was used to allow for the inductive generation of themes from the qualitative data, while investigating and comparing participants’ experiences. …”
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What can be learned from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on work participation among people with work disabilities? A qualitative practice & policy perspective approach by Mara de Visser, Trees Juurlink, Astrid Bosma, Marloes Zijl, Johannes R. Anema, Maaike A. Huysmans

“…Between March 2021 and September 2022, twenty-five semi-structured in-depth online interviews were conducted with occupational health professionals (13), employers (7) and policymakers (5). …”
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Coupling coordination relationship between health resource allocation and regional economic development: an empirical study based on five provinces in eastern China by Yongqiang Wang, Xiaochen Feng, Yulin Chai, Kexuan Chen, Shilan Yang, Wei Li, Yuqing Mi

“…Furthermore, the levels of economic development, economic structure, technological investment, as well as the allocation of health human and material resources, all serve as critical drivers in enhancing the coordinated development of the system.ConclusionThe coordinated development of eastern China’s provinces produces substantial spillover effects, and the realization of a Healthy China initiative must strategically harness their radiative and demonstrative effects. …”
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Timeliness of the second dose of measles-containing vaccine uptake and its determinants among children aged 24–36 months in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia, 2023: Community-based c... by Molalign Aligaz Adisu

“…Participants were selected using a two-stage systematic random sampling method from April 25 to May 25. Structured questionnaires were administered through interviews, and data were collected using the Kobo toolbox and then analyzed using Stata version 17. …”
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