We Are on the Verge of Breakthrough Cures for Type 1 Diabetes, but Who Are the 2 Million Americans Who Have It? by Rebecca Smith, Samara Eisenberg, Aaron Turner-Phifer, Jacqueline LeGrand, Sarah Pincus, Yousra Omer, Fei Wang, Bruce Pyenson

“…Prior estimates of US prevalence, incidence, and patient characteristics have relied on data from select regions and younger ages and miss important determinants. **Objectives:** This study sought to use large, nationally representative healthcare claims data sets to holistically estimate the size of the current US population with T1DM and investigate geographic nuances in prevalence and incidence, patient demographics, insurance coverage, and device use. …”
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A Review of Additives on (Co-)Stabilization of Phosphorus and Heavy Metals during Thermal Processing of Sewage Sludge by LI Haofei, QIN Yuhong, DU Yujia, LI Wanyao

“…[Findings] Exploring the co-stabilization of CaO on phosphorus and heavy metals during sludge gasification, as well as the interaction mechanism between the three during gasification, is one of the future research directions.…”
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Impact of rock mineralogy on reactive transport of CO2 during carbon sequestration in a saline aquifer by Mohamed Gamal Rezk, Ahmed Farid Ibrahim

“…Quartz exhibits minimal dissolution, while calcite plays a crucial role, initially dissolving due to low pH and later precipitating after around 300 years. …”
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Dynamic distribution and accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Pueraria lobata during growth based on field experiment by Qing-xiang Jiang, Zhi-xin Wang, Xiang Zhou, Qiu-Fang Cao, Si-qi Hu, Jiang-nan Luo, Wen-wen Deng, Hui Li

“…The tissues absorption of PAHs were selective with the leaves preferring low-rings and roots for high-rings, due to high-rings PAH being difficult to migrate to the above-ground part through transpiration flow. …”
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Erratum to “Implications of Implementing Promulgated and Prospective Emission Regulations on Air Quality and Health in India during 2030” by Sreyashi Debnath, Rama Krishna Karumuri, Gaurav Govardhan, Rajmal Jat, Himadri Saini, Akash Vispute, Santosh H. Kulkarni, Chinmay Jena, Rajesh Kumar, D. M. Chate, Sachin D. Ghude

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Injectable hyaluronic acid: a method for accelerating alveolar bone remodelling during orthodontic tooth movement by Mourad Dler, Goymen Merve, Uzuner Fatma Deniz, Onal Tuna, Tuglu Mehmet Ibrahim

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMWHA) and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMWHA) on alveolar bone remodelling during orthodontic tooth movement (OTM).…”
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Synergistic effects of allantoin and Achyranthes japonica-biochar profoundly alleviate lead toxicity during barley growth by Ghulam Murtaza, Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan, Muhammad Usman, Gang Deng, Zeeshan Ahmed, Javed Iqbal, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Humaira Rizwana, Basharat Ali, Rashid Iqbal, Maximilian Lackner

“…Lead (Pb), a toxic metal, causes severe health hazards to both humans and plants due to environmental pollution. Biochar addition has been efficiently utilized to enhance growth of plants as well as yield in the presence of Pb-induced stress. …”
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Early Outcomes With Cerebral Embolic Protection During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation by Shashank Shekhar, MD, Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Grant Reed, MD, MSc, James Yun, MD, Rishi Puri, MD, PhD, Samir Kapadia, MD

“…We aimed to analyze the impact of CPD use during TAVR among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). …”
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Effects of the Treatment Technology of Soybean on Volatile Flavor Compounds of Plant-based Compound Milk during Storage by Xue WANG, Youqiang YU, Xiaoyang ZHENG, Hongjiang MA, Shiwei LIU, Wenxin WANG, Fang ZHOU, Shenglin DUAN

“…The results of human and electronic senses showed that the milk, flower, fruit and cereal flavors of plant-based compound milk 1# and 2# gradually increased during storage, and the peculiar smell gradually weakened. …”
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Effects of nationwide lockdown and school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s physical health and beyond by Suyin Moira Chia, Su Ying Serena Chang, Chowdhury Sudipta Roy

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Features of Medical Care Providing to Patients with Digestive Diseases in the Krasnodar Region during the COVID-19 Pandemic by N. V. Korochanskaya, V. M. Durleshter, S. A. Gabriel, O. V. Kovalevskaya, S. N. Serikova, M. A. Basenko

“…The aim of the study: optimization the medical care provision to patients with diseases of the digestive system (DD) in the Krasnodar Region during the COVID-19 pandemic.Material and methods. …”
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Registered COVID deaths in South Africa during the first year of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic by T A Moultrie, R Dorrington, D Bradshaw, P Groenewald

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Bank Credit and Loan Repayment During Covid-19 In Kabale District: A Case of Lyamujungu SACCO. by Byamukama, Dicky

“…This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the impact of bank credit on loan repayment during COVID-19 at Lyamujungu SACCO. Three specific objectives guided this study that included: to establish the effect of borrower character on loan repayment during COVID -19 pandemic; to examine the effect of borrower’s capacity to pay on loan repayment during COVID -19 pandemic; and, to establish the effect of borrower’s credit period on loan repayment during COVID-19 pandemic at Lyamujungu SACCO. …”
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Effective Application of 4th Industrial Revolution Technologies During Engineering Research and Teaching in Ugandan Universities by Isaac, Ndawula, Dianah, Asiimwe, Samuel, S. Mushakangoma, Pascal Musaazi, Senkindu

“…The paper also examined the behavior, knowledge, and perception of teaching staff towards 4IR technologies in the university engineering education in Uganda. 256 respondents were interviewed using online questionnaire and data collected was analyzed using MATLAB program. …”
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STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF WELDER’S FATIGUE ON THE QUALITY OF WELD LINES by DIANA LUNGU, ALEXANDRU ACSINTE, CAROL SCHNAKOVSZKY, EUGEN HERGHELEGIU, CRINA RADU

Subjects: “…welders’ fatigue, quality of weld lines…”
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Bioactive Compounds in Herbal Bitter Drinks and Effects on selected Hepatic Biomarkers in Albino Wister Rats in Lagos, Nigeria by A.B. Ojekale, O. Lawal, M.O. Lasisi, C.A. Bamgbose, F.A. Dosu

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Effect of Education Investment on Citizen Democratic Satisfaction and Living Conditions in Africa: A National Survey for Uganda. by Sekiwu, Denis, Adyanga, Francis Akena, Romm, Norma RA

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2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Plant Bugs, Chewing Insect Pests, Caribbean Fruit Fly, and Thrips by Philip A. Stansly, Michael E. Rogers, Lauren M. Diepenbrock

“… This 5-page fact sheet is part of the 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide. …”
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Measurement of remaining storage, rate of siltation, and rate of erosion of the Ahmadu Bello University Farm Lake drainage Basin in Zaria by A Baba, M Akaegbobi, K Schoeneich

“…The authors propose to use this reservoir as the main source of water for Shika Hospital. …”
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