Evaluation of reference genes for gene expression analysis in Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) under temperature stress by Ping Han, Jianming Chen, Zhennan Sun, Shengjie Ren, Xubo Wang

“…Results In this study, we evaluated the suitability of eight genes including ribosomal protein L6 (rpl6), ribosomal protein L9 (rpl9), delta (4)-desaturase, sphingolipid 1 (degs1), cathepsin L (ctsl), eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 gamma (eef1g), NSA2 ribosome biogenesis homolog (nsa2), eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3, subunit E, a (eif3ea), glutamine amidotransferase class 1 domain containing 1 (gatd1) analyzed from RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) data and two genes including β-actin (actb) and 18S rRNA ribosomal RNA (18S RNA) selected from literature to obtain the best internal controls in qRT-PCR analysis of Japanese flounder under temperature stress. …”
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The compressive strength development and pH of cement mortars incorporating high volume supplementary cementitious materials under accelerated curing by Sumra Yousuf, Muhammad Rizwan, Belal Alsubari, Mustabshirha Gul, Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Muhammad Nasir Bashir, Abid Latif

“…Results indicated that the pH of mortars containing FA or GGBS showed only a slight decrease after 5 months compared to their initial pH values, remaining above 11.5, which is considered within the safe range for concrete durability. …”
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An automated adaptive trading system for enhanced performance of emerging market portfolios by Cristiana Tudor, Robert Sova

“…This has led to major capital outflows from EM countries, further destabilizing these fragile economies. …”
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Improving quality of surgical and anaesthesia care in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of hospital-based quality improvement interventions by Justine Davies, Nataliya Brima, Imran O Morhason-Bello, Andy JM Leather, Vandy Charles

“…Risk of bias was not assessed.Results Of 1573 articles identified, 49 were included from 17/48 sub-Saharan African countries, 16 of which were low-income or lower middle-income countries. …”
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Exploring benefits of speech and language therapy interventions for post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation: A qualitative study by Grace Larweh, Abena Asiedua Owusu Antwi, Ewurama Ampadu Owusu, Thomas Amatey Tagoe

“…Currently, there is limited information concerning the experiences of people with aphasia who have undergone speech therapy in many countries such as Ghana where the practice of speech and language therapy is still in its infancy. …”
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Temporal shifts in dengue epidemic in Guangdong Province before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a Bayesian model study from 2012 to 2022. by Jiaqing Xu, Xiaohua Tan, Yi Quan, Dexin Gong, Hui Deng, Jianguo Zhao, Xing Huang, Yingtao Zhang, Zhoupeng Ren, Zuhua Rong, Weilin Zeng, Xing Li, Wenyuan Zheng, Shu Xiao, Jianpeng Xiao, Meng Zhang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Based on the data of dengue reported cases, meteorological factors, and mosquito vector density in Guangdong Province from 2012 to 2022, wavelet analysis was applied to investigate the relationship between the dengue incidence in Southeast Asian (SEA) countries and the local dengue incidence in Guangdong Province. …”
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Overweight and obesity among adolescents: health-conscious behaviours, acceptance, and the health behaviours of their parents by Anna Lewandowska, Grzegorz Rudzki, Tomasz Lewandowski, Anna Bartosiewicz, Michał Próchnicki, Aleksandra Stryjkowska-Góra, Barbara Laskowska, Małgorzata Sierpińska, Sławomir Rudzki, Sergii Pavlov

“…Overweight and obesity, once considered a problem in high-income countries, now affect low- and middle-income countries, especially in urban areas. …”
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Factors associated with knowledge on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students of Groupe Scolaire De Rugando in Kigali City, Rwanda. by Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy, Uwizeye, Denyse Sibomana

“…Human Immunodeficiency Virus has continued to spread in most countries, including Rwanda. Youths are particularly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS because they are not sufficiently prepared to address problems related to their sexuality and also because they do not have enough real knowledge about HIV and AIDS. …”
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Fiscal Decentralisation and the Performance of Health Sector in Kabale District, Uganda. by Ali Khamis, Hashir

“…It was recommended that the government takes steps stem the fragmentation's in health service delivery in the country, provide the needed funding for health service delivery and in the medium to long term, detach the Department of Ministry of Health and create an all new Ministry to encompass and allied agencies in the country, Government must increase more funds in budgeting for the Ministry of Health, MOH should mobilize all health agents to solve problems and challenges facing health sector, MOH should renovate all health buildings, put up more health facilities, improve on transport system, and increase the number of doctors.…”
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Factors associated with knowledge on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Secondary School Students of Groupe Scolaire De Rugando in Kigali City, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Denyse Sibomana, Uwizeye

“…Human Immunodeficiency Virus has continued to spread in most countries of the world including Rwanda. Youths are particularly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS due to the fact that they are not sufficiently prepared to address problems related to their sexuality and also because they do not have enough real knowledge about HIV and AIDS. …”
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A CRISPR-Cas12a-based universal rapid scrub typhus diagnostic method targeting 16S rRNA of Orientia tsutsugamushi. by Bum Ju Park, Sang Taek Heo, Misun Kim, Jeong Rae Yoo, Eun Jin Bae, Su Yeon Kang, Sunghoon Park, Kyeo Re Han, Keun Hwa Lee, Jae Myun Lee, Hyeyoung Lee, Yoon-Jae Song

“…To reduce the possibility of contamination and increase field applicability, we designed the one-pot assay system in addition to conventional two-pot assay system. …”
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Demarcation of Pollution-Prone Areas around the Manyoni Uranium Project, Tanzania by Farida Lolila, Mohamed S. Mazunga, Ntombizikhona B. Ndabeni

“…This is because resources for collecting the data will be concentrated in areas with higher contamination potential. In this regard, AERMOD predicted that the regions suitable for pollution demarcation would be 25.55 km2, 25.85 km2, and 27.96 km2 if the prospective mine at Playa C1 operated for 5, 7, and 10 years, respectively. …”
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A edição como recurso criativo na fotografia contemporânea: reflexões sobre arquivos de processos by Cassiano Cordeiro Mendes

“…A proposta é extrair, a partir de publicações de processo, no caso uma coleção de DVDs publicada pelo Instituto Moreira Salles chamada Contacts (2015), aspectos que contribuam para uma reflexão sobre a fotografia. …”
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A categoria projeto profissional no Serviço Social do século XXI by Iolani Soares Silva

“…Para entendimento da categoria projeto, contamos com a teoria lukácsiana da ontologia do ser social, inteligível nas contribuições teóricas de Lessa e Gilmaisa Costa. …”
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Narrativas da exclusão de migrantes e refugiados na Universidade by Jaqueline Bertoldo, Giuliana Redin

“…Para isso, o estudo utilizou trechos de entrevistas semiestruturadas com estudantes que relatam elementos de exclusão estrutural e dialogam com dois referenciais que trazem categorias centrais de análise no campo das migrações, Sayad e Derrida, a partir das ideias de “permanente provisoriedade do sujeito imigrante” e de “hospitalidade condicionada”. …”
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Advancement of emerging technologies for non-destructive measurement of water and non-aqueous phase liquid saturation in porous media: A review by Kapil Kumar, Harris Ramli

“…Accurate determination of contamination extent and pollutant levels, such as wastewater and Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (NAPLs), is vital due to their detrimental effects on porous media. …”
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Empowering pastoralist women through social innovations in Somali and Afar regions of Ethiopia by Tafesse Matewos, Melisew Dejene, Semeredin Yimer

“…This is because the existing gender-based disparities and resultant inequalities are evident in Africa, limiting women's participation and empowerment on the continent. The main objective of this study is to assess the role of social innovations (SI) in empowering women in pastoral areas of Afar and Somali regions in Ethiopia. …”
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Genomic analysis of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli isolated from manure and manured agricultural grasslands by C. Tyrrell, C. M. Burgess, F. P. Brennan, D. Münzenmaier, D. Drissner, R. J. Leigh, F. Walsh

“…Escherichia coli is used as an indicator of environmental faecal contamination. Through culture dependent approaches this study identified 46 E. coli isolates in porcine and bovine manure, non-manured and manured soil, and manured grass. …”
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JAJA WACHUKWU, 1918-1996: THE FIRST NIGERIAN MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY by ATAH PINE

“…For him, any Nigeria’s foreign policy that does not connote the interest of the common man in the continent of Africa is unrealistic. The paper concluded that Jaja Wachuku and his roles as the first foreign affairs Minister cannot be overemphasized. …”
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MARXISMO, PÓS-MARXISMO E REALISMO CRÍTICO: reflexões acerca do debate Bhaskar/Laclau by Neil Curry

“…A presente contribuição identificará e elaborará alguns dos pontos cruciais (convergentes e divergentes) que emergiram desta discussão, a partir do exame das ideias centrais do realismo crítico e da teoria do discurso. …”
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