Investigating the enablers and barriers for hypertension control in Dakar: a qualitative system effectiveness study by Anna Socha, Sarah Des Rosiers, Peter Steinmann, Daniel Cobos Muñoz, Karim Seck, Sokhna Thiam, Joseph Barboza, Florence Sécula, Johannes Boch, Sujata Bijou, Theresa Reiker, Melanie Joiner, Seynabou Mbow

“…A systems thinking lens and method, called process mapping, was used to guide the qualitative research and the analysis of the results.Results The process analysis delineated four themes as enablers of patient progression: improved management processes in primary care for hypertension; community outreach and engagement; data generation for healthcare provider monitoring of the hypertension cascade of care; and providing access to hypertension screening, monitoring and management tools. …”
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The relationship between physical activity and academic performance among health professional students: a correlational study by Thamer A. Altaim, Shenbaga Sundaram Subramanian, Akshya Sam, Latifah Alenezi, Kavitha Ramanathan, Riziq Allah Mustafa Gaowgzeh, Porkodi Arjunan, Ahmed Fekry Salman

“…Factors such as study habits, motivation, and curriculum structure may have a more substantial influence on academic performance than PA alone. …”
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The influence of alterations in the composition of intestinal microbiota on neurovascular coupling and cognitive dysfunction in individuals afflicted with CSVD by Wei Zhang, Xianfeng Yu, Min Wei, Jie Zhou, Yajun Zhou, Xia Zhou, Kai Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu

“…The objective of this study is to investigate alterations in the gut microbiota structure among CSVD patients, to explore the correlation between differential taxonomic levels and the neurovascular coupling index as well as cognitive function and to elucidate the imaging and biomarkers of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in CSVD. …”
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Comparative the effect of bisphenol A and bisphenol S on the development and spectral sensitivity of cone photoreceptors in zebrafish larvae (Danio rerio) by Liguo Qiu, Peng Yu, Qiang Li, Cuiping Wen, Haiyang Wang, Dongying Zhao, Tianyu Zhang, Chenghui Wang, Lixia Liu, Dongxue Li, Shiyong Wen, Yinghui Sun

“…Similar to the BPA exposure group, BPS (1, 10, and 100 μg/L) exposure resulted in structural damage and mosaic arrays disorder of red and UV cone photoreceptors. …”
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Exploring participants’ characteristics and self-assessed readiness to conduct clinical trials in general practice – baseline analysis of the RaPHaeL practice-based research networ... by Alexander Bauer, Larissa Virnau, Eric Sven Kroeber, Heidrun Lingner, Markus Bleckwenn, Thomas Frese, Kathleen Denny, Annett Braesigk, Tobias Deutsch

“…However, they differed widely in age and size, staff structure, and patient demographics of their practices. …”
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COVID-19 Lessons for the Tourism Sector: Role of Top Management Support, Communication, and Organisational Culture in Supply Chain Resilience by Shahnewaz Shaon, Md. Sadman Rahman, Zannatun Neherin Urmi, Md Sejon Mia, Md. Alomgir Hossen

“…SPSS 23 and SmartPLS, both based on structural equation modelling, are used to perform tests on the obtained data. …”
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Mars Orientation Parameters Estimation with Simulated Same Beam Interferometry by Yixiao Liu, Bo Wang, Jianguo Yan, Shangbiao Sun, Wanling Yang, Jean-Pierre Barriot

“…The accurate determination of Mars orientation parameters (MOP) is essential for investigating the internal structure, seasonal variations of polar dry ice, and dynamic evolution of Mars. …”
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Machine Learning Aided Tapered Four-Port MIMO Antenna for V2X Communications With Enhanced Gain and Isolation by Nagesh Kallollu Narayanaswamy, Yazeed Alzahrani, Krishna Kanth Varma Penmatsa, Ashish Pandey, Ajay Kumar Dwivedi, Vivek Singh, Manoj Tolani

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The effect of an isolated fat diet on the blood vessels of the rat´s brain (experimental randomized study) by Aigul T. Altynbekova, Elmira M. Mamytova, Yusuf Kh-M Shidakov, Aicholpon T. Israilova, Bolotbek Alymjan ulu, Rustam R. Tuhvatshin

“…An unbalanced diet led to a number of pathological changes of the structural integrity of the wall of the microvessels of the rat brain, which promoted a slowdown in blood flow and blood cells aggregation and, ultimately lead to the development of blood clots. …”
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Efficient Analytical Pretreatment of Cr(VI) in Ethylene Wastewater by Grafting g-C₃N₄ Material Based on Coupling Agent-Modified Basalt Matrix (Basalt–MTES/g-C... by Zheng Wang, Mingchang Jia, Yi Ren, Hongmin Ren, Shuhao Liang, Jiaru Sun, Siqi Hao, Jinchuan Li, He Li

“…Adsorption kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order model, while isotherm data fitted the Langmuir monolayer adsorption mechanism. …”
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Mapping Our Path through the Local Interstellar Medium: High-resolution Ultraviolet Absorption Spectroscopy of Sight Lines along the Sun’s Historical Trajectory by Hunter Vannier, Seth Redfield, Brian E. Wood, Hans-Reinhard Müller, Jeffrey L. Linsky, Priscilla C. Frisch

“…Using high-resolution UV data obtained from the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph on board the Hubble Space Telescope, we focus on eight sight lines along the Sun’s historical trajectory to reconstruct the morphology of our most recent interstellar environment and evaluate its effects on the Sun’s heliosphere over the past five million years. …”
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Influence of the Nature and Rate of Alkaline Activator on the Physicochemical Properties of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers by Marouane EL Alouani, Saliha Alehyen, Mohammed EL Achouri, Abdelowahed Hajjaji, Chouaib Ennawaoui, M’hamed Taibi

“…Experimental compressive strength data indicated that the highest compressive strength (39 MPa) was produced by the alkaline activator (75% KOH/25% NaOH). …”
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Transcriptome Analysis Reveals <i>PpMYB1</i> and <i>PpbHLH1</i> Promote Anthocyanin Accumulation in <i>Phalaenopsis pulcherrima</i> Flowers by Jianqiang Wen, Ji Li, Kunlin Wu, Jingjue Zeng, Lin Li, Lin Fang, Songjun Zeng

“…However, current research on flower coloration is still limited. The data from this study indicates that variations in anthocyanin levels are the primary determinants of the difference between white and purple colors. …”
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Trends in the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes in Russian Federation according to the Federal diabetes register (2010–2022) by M. S. Shamkhalova, O. K. Vikulova, A. V. Zheleznyakova, M. A. Isakov, M. V. Shestakova, I. I. Dedov, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…The cause of terminal CKD in the structure of mortality in DM patients took only in T1 patients 5.6% and in T2D — 2.0%. …”
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Integrated promoter-capture Hi-C and Hi-C analysis reveals fine-tuned regulation of the 3D chromatin architecture in colorectal cancer by Ajay Kumar Saw, Ayush Madhok, Anupam Bhattacharya, Anupam Bhattacharya, Soumyadeep Nandi, Sanjeev Galande, Sanjeev Galande

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Genetic characterization of semi-arid sheep populations in India using microsatellite markers by Panduranga Reddy Punuru, Vinoo Regula, Muralidhar Metta, Sudhakar Krovvidi, Jaya Madhuri Bhumireddy, Prasanna Baratam, Vani Sunkara, Ravikanth Reddy Poonooru, Ravikanth Reddy Poonooru

“…Genetic diversity and population structure were then analyzed using MICROCHECKER, LDNe, STRUCTURE, and Genepop.Results and DiscussionVizianagaram sheep population displayed the highest allele count (276) with a mean allele number of 12.545, while Nellore Palla had the lowest allele count (205) with a mean allele number of 9.318. …”
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THE FEATURES OF SURGICAL TREATMENT AND MORPHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF EPULIS AND PAPILLOMA IN CHILDREN by P.I. Tkachenko, I.I. Starchenko, S.O. Bilokon, N.M. Lokhmatova, O.B. Dolenko, N.M. Korotych, Yu.V. Popelo, N.P. Bilokon

“… The paper presents the findings of the study on the features of surgical treatment and morphological structure of epulis and papillomas in children. …”
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Efectos de los factores de edificabilidad sobre la productividad laboral de moldajes de vigas en fundaciones The effects of buildability factors on formwork labor productivity of g... by Abdulaziz M Jarkas

“…Grade beams are important structural elements which are primarily used to provide one, or a combination, of the following functions: (1) tie the building foundations to provide the required lateral stiffness at the sub-structural levels; (2) reduce the unsupported free length of columns below grade level; and (3) limit excessive differential settlements of isolated foundations. …”
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Associations between measures of network centrality and Johne's disease among dairy herds in Ontario, Canada by J. Reilly Comper, Karen J. Hand, Zvonimir Poljak, David Kelton, Amy L. Greer

“…The objectives of this study were (1) to use data provided by Lactanet Canada to create a network of between-herd dairy cow movements during the OJEMAP study period (2010–2013) and of equal timescale post-OJEMAP (2014–2017) to assess changes in movement behavior in response to program recommendations; (2) to determine whether measures of network centrality from the 2014–2017 network are associated with a positive ELISA test sampled from 2017 BTM; and (3) to use a permutation-based approach (network k-test) to determine whether the structure of the cattle movement network is “epidemiologically relevant” to the distribution of high-risk JD herds in Ontario (i.e., whether the distribution of high-risk JD herds was due to the structure of the between-herd dairy cow movement network itself). …”
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U.S. UNIVERSITY WEBSITES AS SPECIFIC MULTIMODAL TEXTS by Svitlana V. Fedorenko, Kateryna B. Sheremeta

“…In such a way, on the basis of the interaction of different discourses (advertising, educational and scientific) and various semiotic systems, a single visual-structural and functionally complete image of an attractive and popular university is achieved among readers of its website.…”
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