JEAN BODIN'S NOTION OFSOVEREIGNTY, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND NTHE QUEST FOR SOCIOPOLITICALADVANCEMENT IN NIGER by EKUASE INNOCENT O., COLLINS OKONKWO, EDOGIAWERIE MORRIS K.O.

“…The church is supposed to be a sacred institution which should concern itself with issues that pertain to spirituality, theology, heaven, etc.Bodin does not concur with the idea where church fathers (Priests) would be directly involved with matters that do not concern the church and its administration but focus on issues that concern thestate and its administration. …”
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Ficus deltoidea standardized methanolic extract improves kidney structure and function against streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats by Nurdiana Samsulrizal, Noor Syaffinaz Noor Mohamad Zin, Nur Syimal`ain Azmi, Mohd Daud Bakar, Hafandi Ahmad, Yong-Meng Goh

“…Results: HPLC identified the presence of vitexin, isovitexin, quercetin, and kaempferol in F. deltoidea methanolic leaves extract. The biochemical and histological examinations consistently showed that F. deltoidea extract improved kidney structure and function by reducing oxidative stress and apoptosis. …”
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HACE1 protects against myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury via inhibition of mitochondrial fission in mice by Bang-Xia Liu, Juan Zheng, Zhan-Wei Tang, Lei Gao, Meng Wang, Ying Sun, Chen Chen, Heng-Chen Yao

“…Abstract Background HECT domain and Ankyrin repeat Containing E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 1 (HACE1) has been found to be associated with mitochondrial protection. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone: an application of Health Belief Model constructs by Simon Ssentongo, Alex Muhereza, Morie Mustapha, Ruth Gemi, Dennis Cherian, Rebecca Waugh, Benjamin Crookston, Cougar Hall, Mary Linehan, Hayden Borg, Joshua West

“…Consequently, to boost vaccine acceptance, public health campaigns should focus on reshaping risk perceptions, addressing obstacles, emphasizing the advantages of getting vaccinated, and fostering a sense of self-efficacy within target communities.…”
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Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871 – 1918 by Arzu Melek Ozgumus

“…In Blood and Iron, Katja Hoyer delves into the rise of German Empire and its eventual fall, leading to the First World War, a pivotal event that reshaped the European map. …”
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Principles of Rational Nutrition for Managing Constipation by Yu. O. Shulpekova, D. A. Sheptulin, N. V. Shulpekova

“…Non-viscous and insoluble fibres increase the volume of feces, stimulate peristalsis and exert a prebiotic effect. …”
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The stability of anisotropic compact stars influenced by dark matter under teleparallel gravity: an extended gravitational deformation approach by Sneha Pradhan, Piyali Bhar, Sanjay Mandal, P. K. Sahoo, Kazuharu Bamba

“…To validate our findings, we compare our model predictions with observational constraints, including GW190814 (with a mass range of $$2.5-2.67 M_{\odot }$$ 2.5 - 2.67 M ⊙ ) and neutron stars (NSTRs) such as EXO 1785-248 [mass= $$1.3_{-0.2}^{+0.2}~M_{\odot }$$ 1 . 3 - 0.2 + 0.2 M ⊙ ], 4U 1608-52 [mass= $$1.74_{-0.14}^{+0.14}~M_{\odot }$$ 1 . 74 - 0.14 + 0.14 M ⊙ ], and PSR J0952-0607 [mass= $$2.35_{-0.17}^{+0.17}~M_{\odot }$$ 2 . 35 - 0.17 + 0.17 M ⊙ ]. Our investigation delves into the stability of the model by considering causality conditions, Herrera’s cracking method, the adiabatic index, and the Harrison–Zeldovich–Novikov criterion. …”
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Medico-ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin diseases in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu, India by Prakasam Radha, Chinniaya Udhayavani, Raju Nagaraj, Kumarasamy Sivaranjani

“…Leaves found the most used part (52 species) in the preparation of herbal medicine in the form of decoction (Kashayam), juice (Charu), paste and powder (Chooranam). …”
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L-shaped association between dietary iron intake and HPV infection: a cross-sectional analysis based on national health and nutrition examination survey 2005–2016 by Xiaotong Chen, Haiwei Chen, Yuling Chen, Lixin Tang, Jiaqi Liu, Yu-Hua Ou

“…Employing a cross-sectional analytical framework, we delved into the potential correlation between dietary iron consumption and Human Papillomavirus infection. …”
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Medicinal plants used to treat human ailments in Wadla District, Northern Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical approach by Sara Yosef, Ermias Lulekal, Asfaw Debela, Muhidin Tahir

“…The Solanaceae family represented the greatest number of species (7 species). Leaves were the most dominant plant parts used for remedy preparation (47 %). …”
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Profile of non-invasive physical health indicators associated with cognitive performance in Chinese older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study by Xiyu Wei, Chao Li, Dongyu Liu, Jieyi Chen, Yumeng Ju, Jin Liu, Bangshan Liu, Yan Zhang

“…Subgroup analysis was conducted to identify sex-specific factors. Results Pulmonary function was identified as associated with all domains of cognitive performance in older adults (β ranged between 0.05 and 0.08). …”
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Clinical manifestations, para-clinical features and outcome of Iranian adults with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection: a report from hospitalized patients by Maryam Shafaati, Abbas Shakoori Farahani, Mohammadreza Salehi, Mohammad Arabzadeh, Helya Bolouki Azari, Arman Soleimany, Maryam Edalatifard, Vahid Salimi, Alireza Abdollahi

“…Of these, 23 patients were excluded from further analysis due to outpatient management, leaving 36 hospitalized patients with confirmed RSV infection (61.01%). …”
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Inhibition of S100A8/A9 ameliorates neuroinflammation by blocking NET formation following traumatic brain injury by Guihong Shi, Yiyao Cao, Jianye Xu, Bo Chen, Xu Zhang, Yanlin Zhu, Liang Liu, Xilei Liu, Luyuan Zhang, Yuan Zhou, Shenghui Li, Guili Yang, Xiao Liu, Fanglian Chen, Xin Chen, Jianning Zhang, Shu Zhang

“…In this study, we explored the roles of S100A8/A9 in modulating neuroinflammation and influencing TBI outcomes, delving into the underlying mechanisms. S100A8/A9-enriched neutrophils were present in the injured brain tissue of TBI patients, and elevated plasma levels of S100A8/A9 were correlated with poorer neurological function. …”
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Building with Jelly, or, Concrete as the Concretion of the Abstract by Alan Díaz Alva

“…Value-form theory (and the tradition of German *Wertkritik* which Jappe is part of), reads Marx’s theory of value as a theory of the abstract domination of human life and social practice by the abstract forms set in motion by the capitalist mode of production. …”
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The Impact of Urbanization on Lives of People in Uganda: A Case Study of Kampala City. by Byonanebye, Bright

“…The way cities have influenced and shaped social life throughout history has led scholars of urban studies to delve into the origin and development of the urban form. …”
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Investigating the Efficiency of Coffee Husks in Bio-Retention Model for Storm Water Treatment. by Musasizi, Joseph

“…The coffee husks were introduced into columns M, N and P in varying depth leaving J as control experiment (traditional sand filter bed). …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Direction-of-Arrival Estimation and Localization Approaches in Mixed-Field Sources Scenario by Amir Masoud Molaei, Bijan Zakeri, Seyed Mehdi Hosseini Andargoli, Muhammad Ali Babar Abbasi, Vincent Fusco, Okan Yurduseven

“…We categorize existing methodologies, discussing their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, we delve into the mathematical modeling of mixed-field sources and essential signal processing techniques for parameter estimation. …”
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Combined alverine citrate and simeticonein preparation in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome by Ye. A. Poluektova, S. Yu. Kuchumova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…In IBS-D group of the patients, after 4-week course of meteospasmyl treatment stool frequency significantly decreased, consistency of feces became less loose. Intensity of abdominal pain by VAS data significantly decreased at the end of 4-week treatment course. …”
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Effects of moss restoration on surface runoff and initial soil erosion in a temperate vineyard by C. Gall, S. Oldenburg, M. Nebel, T. Scholten, S. Seitz

“…<p>Soil erosion threatens soil fertility and food security worldwide, with agriculture being both a cause and a victim. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of antimicrobial resistance dynamics among broiler and duck intensive production systems by Zsombor Szoke, Peter Fauszt, Maja Mikolas, Peter David, Emese Szilagyi-Tolnai, Georgina Pesti-Asboth, Judit Rita Homoki, Ildiko Kovacs-Forgacs, Ferenc Gal, Laszlo Stundl, Levente Czegledi, Aniko Stagel, Sandor Biro, Judit Remenyik, Melinda Paholcsek

“…Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge requiring cross-sector action, with research largely focused on chickens, leaving ducks underexplored. This study examines AMR dynamics in Ross 308 broilers and Cherry Valley ducks over 15 months and 15 stocking periods under consistent rearing conditions. …”
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