DNA methylation and its influence on the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis: a systematic literature review by Thomas Nau, Samira Cutts, Nerissa Naidoo

“…This systematic review summarizes the current knowledge of DNA methylation and its influence on the pathogenesis of OA. Methods: A protocol in alignment with the PRISMA guidelines was employed to systematically review eight bibliographic databases between 1 January 2015 and 31 January 2021, to identify associations between DNA methylation and articular chondrocytes in OA. …”
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The Role of Mature Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Its Precursor in Predicting Early-Onset Insomnia in Stroke Patients Experiencing Early Neurological Deterioration by Shi G, Yu P, Wang Z, Xu M, Guo M, Wang X, Zhou R

“…Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (mBDNF) and its precursor, proBDNF, play essential roles in neuroplasticity and may be involved in the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying EOI. …”
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Sargassum fusiforme and its fucoidan alleviates high-fat diet induced obesity associated with the improvement of the gut microbiota profile by Xiaoyu Ling, Zhengyang Li, Ning Su, Lingqing Kong, Shiwei Han, Dafeng Song

“…Sargassum fusiforme and its fucoidan extract have lipid-lowering effects, but their mechanisms are not yet fully understood. …”
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The spirit that moves. A new society and its first publication by Pieter G. R. de Villiers

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Altered resting-state cerebral blood flow and its relationship with molecular architecture in tremor dominant Parkinson’s disease by Shangpei Wang, Yajie Cai, Yibin Zhao, Yongqiang Yu, Xianwen Chen, Longsheng Wang

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Improving the Quality of Single-Phase Grid-Connected Solar Systems Using Iterative Control Method by Mazharul Islam, Sadia Afrin, Suraia Akter Rakhi

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AN ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON NIGERIA'S NATIONAL SECURITY by Uti Harrison Onyeka, Ubong Ituen Ituen

“…This work examines briefly the history and origin of the Nigerian Military (Army) during the British colonial administration in Nigeria, the reasons for its establishment, the constabulary roles and functions the military performed and its modus operandi within the period under review and how it has continued to impact negatively on the civil-military relations in Nigeria. …”
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Oxidative Stress and Its Association with COVID-19: A Narrative Review by Hardi Rafat Baqi, Halgord Ali M. Farag, Abdel Hamid H. El Bilbeisi, Rafee Habib Askandar, Amany M. El Afifi

“…The outcome of the review proposes a hypothesis that COVID-19 is associated with reactive oxygen species and its comorbidities mostly joined with oxidative stress including hypertension, cardiovascular, thrombosis, obesity, and diabetes besides of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. …”
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Scaling up computational thinking skills in computer-assisted language learning (CTsCALL) and its fitness with language learners’ intentions to use virtual exchange: A bi-symmetric approach by Amir Reza Rahimi, Ana Sevilla-Pavón

“…Furthermore, the asymmetrical part of the study revealed that sixteen solutions are available to shape language learners' continued intention to use VE by combining the components of CTsCALL and ITTEF. Thus, the study developed the CTsCALL questionnaire and its theory into CALL together with the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and recommended that CALL researchers and educators take a broader view of VE, as well as continuing to validate CTsCALL in other CALL disciplines to show that this skill belongs to CALL as well.…”
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Climate change and its impact on infectious diseases in Asia by Amanda Zain, Sapna P Sadarangani, Lynette Pei-Chi Shek, Shawn Vasoo

“…We also highlight the imperative need for strategic intersectoral collaboration at the national and global levels and for the health sector to implement adaptation and mitigation measures, including responsibility for its own greenhouse gas emissions.…”
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Transcriptional regulation of suberin and its response to the environment by ZHOU Yue, AN Yongping, MA Rong, WANG Pei

“…By leveraging multi-omics approaches to elucidate its transport, assembly, and post-transcriptional regulation mechanisms, there is potential to provide new strategies for enhancing nutrient use efficiency and stress resistance in crop genetic improvement.…”
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A Time-motion Comparison of Itemized Treatment Costs in First and Second In Vitro Fertilization Attempts: A United Kingdom Fertility Centre Experience by Christopher A. Jones, Olivia J. Carpinello, Dev Kumar, Louis G. Keith, Renju S. Raj, E. Scott Sills

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Effects of fine particulate matter and its chemical constituents on influenza-like illness in Guangzhou, China by Keyi Wu, Weidong Fan, Jing Wei, Jianyun Lu, Xiaowei Ma, Zelin Yuan, Zhiwei Huang, Qi Zhong, Yining Huang, Fei Zou, Xianbo Wu

“…By using quasi-Poisson regression models, the association between exposure to PM2.5 and its constituents and ILI risk was estimated. Stratified subgroup analyses were performed by gender, age, and season to explore in depth the effects of these factors on disease risk. …”
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The external validity of machine learning-based prediction scores from hematological parameters of COVID-19: A study using hospital records from Brazil, Italy, and Western Europe. by Ali Safdari, Chanda Sai Keshav, Deepanshu Mody, Kshitij Verma, Utsav Kaushal, Vaadeendra Kumar Burra, Sibnath Ray, Debashree Bandyopadhyay

“…Here we report external-validity of machine learning-based prediction scores from haematological parameters recorded in different hospitals of Brazil, Italy, and Western Europe (raw sample size, 195554). …”
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Cytogenetic impact of gamma radiation and its effects on growth, yield and drought tolerance of maize (Zea mays L.) by Walaa M. Al-Sayed, Hanaa H. El-Shazly, Awatif I. El-Nahas, Ahmed A. A. Omran

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Optimization of mechanical and water barrier properties of avocado seed starch based film and its application as smart pH indicator by adding blue butterfly pea flower extract by Ayse Gul Asikkutlu, Meral Yildirim-Yalcin

“…An application study was conducted with blue butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) extract added at 10 % by volume of the film solution to test its use as a spoilage indicator in packaging chicken breast meat. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE REGION'S INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND POLICY INSTRUMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL IN WARTIME by Ruslan Boiko, Roman Martsenyuk, Arsen Protsykevych

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A diáspora africana na foz do Rio Itajaí (SC) nos séculos XVIII e XIX by José Bento Rosa da Silva

“…O artigo investiga a presença de africanos escravizados na Foz do Rio Itajaí, no litoral norte do Estado de Santa Catarina, nos séculos XVIII e XIX. …”
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Unfolding insights about resilience and its coping strategies by medical academics and healthcare professionals at their workplaces: a thematic qualitative analysis by Salman Yousuf Guraya, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Mohamed Ahmed Eladl, Ayah Mohammad Rajai Rustom, Fatima Audi Saleem Alalawi, Majid Hassan Saleh Alhammadi, Yusra Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Amna Ali Omran Taryam Al Shamsi, Sarah Juman Bilalaga, Alfred Nicholson, Hani Malik, Shaista Salman Guraya

“…Methods We reviewed the existing corpus of literature about resilience, stressors, and coping strategies and followed an iterative deliberations process to develop an interview guide. …”
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Governance and artificial intelligence: the use of artificial intelligence in democracy and its impacts on the rights to participation by Moussa Theodore Zidouemba

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