ANALYSIS OF AIR QUALITY IN TELEORMAN BY MEANS OF BIOMONITORS-LICHENS by Cernat POPA

“…Air pollution means the presence in the atmosphere of substances foreign to its normal composition, which depending on the concentration and time of action cause disturbances in the natural balance, affecting the health and comfort of humans or the living environment of flora and fauna (Rusanescu, M et al., 2018). Lichens are often used as bioindicators in biomonitoring of heavy metal pollution. …”
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Functional characterization in Chimonobambusa utilis reveals the role of bHLH gene family in bamboo sheath color variation by Long Tong, Long Tong, Long Tong, Qingping Zeng, Yuan Guo, Yanjie Li, Hongyan Li, Lijie Chen, Xia Liu

“…Phylogenetic, conserved motif, and protein–protein interaction analyses, along with qRT–PCR validation, confirmed CubHLH17's role in red sheath color.DiscussionThis research not only deepens insights into the functional roles of CubHLH genes but also lays the foundation for genetic improvement of bamboo species. …”
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Cost-effectiveness and budget impact of Empirical vitamin D therapy on unintentional falls in older adults in the UK by J Smith, J S Davies, C D Poole

“…Based on reduction in falls alone, the intervention in all adults aged 65+ is cost-saving and leads to increased quality adjusted life years. …”
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Health Care Costs attributable to Hospital-diagnosed Back Pain: A Longitudinal Register-based Study of the Danish Population by Rikke Søgaard, Jan Sørensen

“…Data from other relevant health service use registries was appended along with data from the national cause of death registry in order to calculate cost rates per life year (2011 price year). …”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of transcription factors involved in defense responses against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica juncea by Xu Yang, Shaomin Guo, Hairun Jin, Jinze Zhang, Lijing Xiao, Qingjing Ouyang, Xu Long, Zhongbin Yan, Entang Tian

“…The confirmed resistant B. juncea line of HR, along with the three key DETs, is expected to significantly contribute to future breeding efforts aimed at developing Sclerotinia-resistant varieties.…”
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Differences in fatty infiltration in thigh muscles and physical function between people with and without knee osteoarthritis and similar body mass index: a cross-sectional study by Jessica B. Aily, Marcos de Noronha, Ricardo J. Ferrari, Stela M. Mattiello

“…This study aims to compare interMAT and intraMAT, along with physical function (including knee extension strength), between individuals with and without knee osteoarthritis, matched by BMI. …”
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Gender-specific secular trends and related factors of high perceived stress level among Korean older adults: a nation-wide serial cross-sectional study by Eunjeong Choi, Hyun-Ju Seo, Kye Ha Kim, Sun-Young Jung

“…Among men, factors such as insufficient physical activity (OR: 1.32, 95% CI: 1.27–1.37), poor subjective health status (OR: 2.80, 95% CI: 2.69–2.92), and living alone were associated with high perceived stress. …”
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Investigation of the Predictive Factors of Recurrent Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma by Aykut Ozcan, Meric Balikoglu, Kaan Okan Alkan, Varol Gulseren

“…According to regression analysis, cystectomy alone is an independent risk factor (p=0.041). …”
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NAT10 promotes ovarian cancer cell migration, invasion, and stemness via N4-acetylcytidine modification of CAPRIN1 by Yang Song, Min Cheng

“…Moreover, overexpression of CAPRIN1 reversed the suppression of migration, invasion, and stemness caused by NAT10 knockdown, while knockdown of CAPRIN1 alone inhibited these malignant behaviors of OC cells. …”
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Using Real World Evidence to Describe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs Associated with PDE-5 Inhibitor Monotherapy by George Ruiz, Jason Yeaw, Cassandra A. Lickert, Ajita P. De, Rolin L. Wade, Janis Pruett, William Drake

“…**Background:** Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is described by proliferation of small pulmonary arteries leading to increased pulmonary vascular resistance, right ventricular failure, and death. Research confirms long-term improvement in composite morbidity and mortality endpoints on some endothelin receptor antagonists alone and in combination with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is) but not with PDE-5i monotherapy. …”
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Geographic Variation and Trends in Laryngeal Cancer Incidence in Iran: A Comprehensive Analysis by Farimah Asghari, Hamideh Rashidian, Fereshteh Lotfi, Fatemeh Mahdavi Sabet, Zahra Faraji, Kazem Zendehdel

“…Additionally, the GLOBOCAN 2022 study provided estimates of laryngeal cancer incidence and mortality rates for 2022, along with projections for future trends until 2050. …”
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Post-rectectomy choice of preventive intestinal stoma formation method: prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial protocol by P. V. Tsarkov, I. A. Tulina, P. B. Tsugulya, V. S. Kochetkov, S. V. Khmelik

“…In Russia and CIS countries application of double-barreled transverse colostoma is preferred traditionally due to lower rate of electrolytic disorders and related repetitive hospital admissions in conditions of imperfect stoma care system, along with series of unproven advantages, usually defined as hospital tradition. …”
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Self-Assessment of Medical Ethics and Professionalism: Comparison Between Preclinical and Clinical Medical Students by Saima Naz Shaikh, Uzair Abbas, Tazeen Shah, Arsalan Ahmad Uqaili, Hudebia Allah Buksh, Mehreen Fatima

“…Moreover, among the components of professionalism, there was a significantly higher score for confidentiality ( P  = .006), communication skills ( P  = .001), self-directed learning ( P  = .011), peer and self-assessment ( P  = .0011) along with ethics in research and patient care ( P  = .0042) in clinical students as compared to preclinical medical students. …”
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Assessing the impact of antimicrobial resistance policies on antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance-associated mortality in children and adults in low and middle-income countr... by Günther Fink, Jay Patel, Kyaw Zay Ya

“…Outcomes included the proportion of children receiving antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infections and diarrhoea (specific to paediatric populations), along with total antibiotic consumption and AMR-associated mortality in general populations.Results Our analysis of 138 LMICs found wide variation in antibiotic use between countries and regions. …”
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Mtazamo Wa Walimu Wa Kiswahili Ka Tika Shule Za Upili Kuhusu UbadilishaJi Wa Mtaala Wa Elimu Wilay Ani Kabale Nchini Uganda. by Akakikunda, Brenda

“…Utafiti huu ulidhamiria kuwafaidi walimu wa K.iswahili iii kuwa na mtazamo mwema juu ya mtaala mpya ambacho kitawabidi kufanya iwezekanavyo kuona kwamba wanakidhi mahitaji ya mtaala mpya kwa kufuatilia maagizo ya mtaala mpya.…”
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Impact of Land Degradation on Irish Potato Production in Hamurwa Sub-County Rubanda District. by Ahimbisibwe, Columbus

“…The use of farmyard manure should be encouraged to restore land cover. This should be done along with good husbandry practices such as crop rotation, and rotational grazing to avoid exhausting a particular plot of land in a short period, which in most cases forces people to exhaust land, there is a need for policymaking concerning land use through a forestation thus discouraging or reducing deforestation and there should education of masses should be encouraged relating to the efficient use of land use practices on Irish potato production through sensitizing people on dangers of destroying agricultural and its related effects.…”
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Assessing the Effect of Cassava Peel Flour as an Admixture on the Properties of Concrete. by Opiyo, Junior Ronney

“…A chemical analysis was conducted on CPF, along with tests on the properties of coarse and fine aggregates. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Wood Ash–Lime Blend in the Stabilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for Road Construction. by Byamugisha, Mark

“…Extremely large volumes of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) aggregates are generated during pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction and disposed of along road alignments while large quantities of wood ash are generated from burning eucalyptus (eucalyptus grandis specie) logs under controlled combustion at 10000C. …”
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Effect of Washing Bays on Water Quality of Rivers: A Case Study of River Rurigita Muko Sub-County Rubanda District Uganda. by Monday, Innocent

“…Data generated was entered in SPSS and Microsoft Excel for analysis along river Rurigita. Findings established the major factors affecting water quality parameters of river Rurigita were; trucks, motorcycles, small car, and cloth washing, solid waste disposal, and town run-offs. …”
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Investigating the Partial Replacement of Crushed Run Rock with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Base Course. by Ninyesiga, Bruno

“…The shortage of virgin aggregate supplies along with the increase in processing and hauling costs has encouraged the use of reclaimed material from the old structure as base course construction materials, and involved in regular practice in various countries around the world. …”
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