The Effect of Embryo Transfer Process Duration on Implantation Success by Isıl Kasapoglu, Kiper Aslan, Adnan Orhan, Ozge Albayrak, Seyma Haskoylu, Goktan Kuspinar, Berrin Avcı, Gürkan Uncu

“…Ninety-two patients were enrolled in the study. Also, sub-steps of as; cleaning of the cervical mucus and placing the outer catheter in the cervix, loading the embryo to the catheter, the period between embryo loading and embryo transfer, and following that, time spent for retracting the outer catheter evaluated. …”
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First-year Class Instills Confidence in Nontechnical Skills for Collegiate Success by Anna Levina, Katy Guthrie, Leah Cook, Marvin Pritts

“…Assessing these skills with standard fact-based testing methods is not effective, so we assessed change in confidence during the semester, allowing students to self-assess their own learning. We also were able to examine differences in responses based on gender and matriculation status (freshmen admits vs. transfers) and found that differences were minor across years. …”
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Experimental study of mortar incorporating nano-magnetite on engineering performance and radiation shielding by Kunchariyakun Kittipong, Sinyoung Suthatip, MacKenzie Kenneth J. D., Pungkun Vithit, Raknarong Pakkamai, Teh Musofpar, Jekabaso Afham, Sittichan Narumol

“…This 5 wt% addition of nano-Fe3O4 also increased fast neutron removal cross-section (ΣR) of neutrons from 0.1109 cm−1 in the control sample to 0.1192 cm−1. …”
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Advanced surgical techniques and considerations in carotid body tumor management: insights from a cohort study by Farooq Ahmad Ganie, Masarat-ul Gani, Hakeem Zubair Ashraf, Shahbaz Bashir, Iqra Nazir Naqash, Mudasir Hamid Bhat, Shadab Maqsood, Altaf Hussain Mir, Mohd Iqbal Dar

“…Abstract Background Carotid body tumors (also known as glomus tumors) represent the most prevalent paragangliomas found in the head and neck region. …”
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A comparative study of traditional high-fidelity (manikin-based) simulation and virtual high-fidelity simulations concerning their effectiveness and perception by Izabela Sałacińska, Patrycja Trojnar, Krisztina Éles Gebriné, Viktória Törő, Viktória Törő, Attila Sárváry, Paweł Więch

“…Detailed analysis within specific categories – problem-solving, teamwork, and active learning – also showed no significant differences between virtual and traditional HFS. …”
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Analysis of Air Pollution Data in India between 2015 and 2019 by Disha Sharma, Denise Mauzerall

“…Our reanalyzed dataset is useful for evaluation of Indian air quality from satellite data, atmospheric models, and low-cost sensors. Our dataset also provides a baseline to evaluate the future success of National Clean Air Programme as well as aids in assessment of existing and future air pollution mitigation policies.…”
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Unraveling the risk of dredging on river bars for mineral sand mining: an engineering geological approach by Md. Shohel Rana, A.T.M. Shakhawat Hossain, Md. Fuad Hasan, Md. Aminur Rahman, Pradip Kumar Biswas, Mohammad Nazim Zaman

“…SPT-based liquefaction potential assessments suggest that the soils are highly susceptible to liquefaction, particularly during dredging or seismic events. The study also identifies the risk of localized slumping and soil instability, which exacerbated by micaceous and quartz-rich sands. …”
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High-dose thiamine supplementation ameliorates obesity induced by a high-fat and high-fructose diet in mice by reshaping gut microbiota by Yu Xia, Yu Xia, Lulu Wang, Yanyan Qiu, Weihong Ge, Weihong Ge, Weihong Ge

“…Furthermore, oral administration of high-dose thiamine also regulated HFFD-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis by reshaping its structure and composition of gut microbiota, such as increasing the relative abundance of Actinobacteria and Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, and reducing the relative abundance of Proteobacteria and Ruminococcus gnavus, accompanied by decreased level of gut-derived endotoxin. …”
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Anthelmintic activity of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione-based metallodrugs by Maria E. Cirino, Thainá R. Teixeira, Alessandro M. H. Silva, Ana C. C. Borges, Lucas Fukui-Silva, Luis G. Wagner, Christiane Fernandes, Malachy McCann, André L. S. Santos, Josué de Moraes

“…All compounds exhibited strong antiparasitic activity, with Cu-phendione showing the greatest potency (EC50 = 2.3 µM for S. mansoni and 6.4 µM for A. cantonensis). Ag-phendione also demonstrated significant activity, achieving EC₅₀ values of 6.5 µM against S. mansoni and 12.7 µM against A. cantonensis. …”
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A molecular basis for spine color morphs in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus by Maria Wise, Madison Silvia, Gerardo Reyes, Rushane Dunn, Thomas M. Onorato, Cosmo Pieplow, Aidan Furze, El Hebert, Nathalie Oulhen, Dan Ritschoff, David R. McClay, Gary Wessel

“…Abstract Animals of the phylum Echinodermata are characterized by a pentaradially symmetric endoskeleton in adults. Echinoids also have endoskeletal spines ranging in length from several millimeters (sand dollars e.g. …”
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The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews by Fathiya Alkhuzaimi, Deborah Rainey, Christine Brown Wilson, Jacqueline Bloomfield

“…Behavioural improvements were also reported, including better medication adherence and physical activity. …”
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Prospective analysis of CKM element |Vcd| and D+-meson decay constant from leptonic decays D+ → ℓ+ν by Ya-Xiong Wang, Hai-Jiang Tian, Yin-Long Yang, Tao Zhong, Hai-Bing Fu

“…Our result is in good agreement with BESIII measurements and theoretical predictions. We also present the integrated decay widths for the D+-meson in three channels Γ(D+→e+νe)=(5.263−0.075+0.076)×10−21GeV, Γ(D+→μ+νμ)=(2.236−0.032+0.032)×10−16GeV and Γ(D+→τ+ντ)=(5.958−0.085+0.086)×10−16GeV. …”
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mHealth App to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Diverse Families Living in Rural Areas: Usability Study by Alejandra Perez Ramirez, Adrian Ortega, Natalie Stephenson, Angel Muñoz Osorio, Anne Kazak, Thao-Ly Phan

“…Preferences on the dashboard icon and resource page layout were also collected. Testing was done until feedback reached saturation and no additional substantive changes were suggested. …”
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CircSPG21 ameliorates oxidative stress-induced senescence in nucleus pulposus-derived mesenchymal stem cells and mitigates intervertebral disc degeneration through the miR-217/SIRT... by Yongbo Zhang, Sheng Yang, Xuan You, Zhengguang Li, Liuyang chen, Rui Dai, Hua Sun, Liang Zhang

“…The protective effects of circSPG21 were mediated through the miR-217/SIRT1 axis, as SIRT1 knockdown attenuated these benefits. CircSPG21 also ameliorated disc degeneration in the IVDD rat model, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target. …”
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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Agaba, Chris

“…Data was presented using frequency distributed tables, bar graphs, photographs and maps from various sources. Also content analysis was analyzed using qualitative techniques. …”
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The Effect of Banana Bacteria Wilt on The Socio-Economic Welfare of Farmers in Ruhinda Sub-County Rukungiri District . by Tayebwa, Rameka

“…The highest number of respondents mentioned source of mulch for maintaining and improving soil fertility, the lowest number of respondents mentioned that the disease has led to increased poverty among households and the study continued on possible measures to control banana bacteria wilt in Ruhinda sub-county Rukungiri district, the highest number of respondents mentioned heating garden tools such as hoes, machete, knives and slashers over a fire until the metal is too hot to touch is also effective in killing the bacteria, the lowest number of respondents talked of timely removal of male buds with a forked stick is important in where insect vector that visit the diseased flower parts carry the pathogen. …”
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On Job Training and Employee Productivity in Banking Institutions in Uganda: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Nakero, Sarah

“…The study adopted a cross sectional research design. This design also provided more representatives, reliable and precise measures which generate statistical values that answer the research questions thus providing in-depth understanding of the study. …”
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Library Material Security and Service Delivery in Uganda: A Case Study of Rwenzori International University. by Muhindo, Sadress

“…The study concluded that 22 (33%) agreed and 20 (30%) strongly agreed; hence, university libraries need to develop effective strategies to recruit talented staff in a changing demographic environment to ease the use of security measures to ease service delivery. It was also recommended that librarians should always be ready to use the security services to ease service delivery.…”
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The Impact of Abatwa Settlement Patterns on their Social Economic Development: A Case Study of Kisoro Municipality. by Ahishakiye, Vincent

“…However, such projects should also promote Batwa's cultures such that their cherished traditional identity is maintained rather than projects that aim to change them to be like the dominant societies. …”
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Challenges Faced By Literature Teachers In Rwahi-Rwentobo Town Council Ntungamo District. by Kokunda, Rosemary

“…The study on further findings established the following solutions to the challenges of teaching literature in secondary schools and these included teacher should consider a method basing on the level he/she is going to teach as an important tool for teaching literature, needs to be conversant with various teaching strategies which may be applied to subjects at different class , teachers should teach lesson in line with the selected method, teacher should also be considered before the selection of any method.…”
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