Myeloma cell-derived CXCL7 facilitates proliferation of tumor cells and occurrence of osteolytic lesions through JAK/STAT3 pathway by Yue Wang, Tianwei Lan, Qiongyan Zhang, Chi Zhou, Peng Liu

“…This subset of MM cells possesses a high capacity for proliferation and activation of osteoclast signaling pathway. …”
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Resistant stomach ulcer at Cushing disease: clinical case by N. V. Novozhilov, Yu. O. Shulpekoa, S. V. Mironov, Ye. K. Baranskaya, A. A. Sheptulin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Since 2009 we follow up the patient (female, 47 years old) who for the first time addressed to the doctor with complaints of pain and muscle weakness, mainly — of lower extremities, and also hip, ankle joints pain, which essentially complicated locomotion capacity. Initially these symptoms were inaccurately attributed to osteoarthrosis, thus patient received nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and high doses of Kenalog. …”
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TEACHING COMPUTATIONAL THINKING IN SAUDI ARABIAN SCHOOLS USING SMARTPHONE APPS by Abdullah Alenezi

“…The use of applications such as ScratchJr and Lightbot is justified regarding an application’s capacity to improve students’ motivation and willingness to learn computational concepts. …”
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Defining competence profiles in obstetrics and gynecology using the modified requirement tracking questionnaire by Baptiste Tarasi, Viktor Oubaid, David Baud

“…The R-track is designed to assess professional competence profiles and contains 66 items covering the following eight competence areas: “Mental abilities”, “Social sensibility”, “Psychomotor and multitasking abilities”, “Solutions orientation”, “Social interactive competences”, “Personality traits”, “Verbal competences” and “Resistance capacity”. The mean scores of single items and competence areas were calculated. …”
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Effects of high-intensity interval training on physical performance, systolic blood pressure, oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in skeletal muscle of spontaneously hyperten... by Thaynara Zanoni D'Almeida, Mariana Janini Gomes, Leticia Estevam Engel, Ines Cristina Giometti, Natalia Zamberlan Ferreira, Rafael Stuani, Camila Renata Corrêa, Robson Chacon Castoldi, Sarah Gomes Nunes, Andreo Fernando Aguiar, Anthony César Castilho, Marina Politi Okoshi, Francis Lopes Pacagnelli

“…The following variables were measured in the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle: gene expression of the NADPH oxidase complex (NOX2, NOX4, p22phox, p47phox) and the NF-kB pathway (NF-kB and Ik-B), lipid peroxidation (malonaldehyde; MDA), protein carbonylation, hydrophilic antioxidant capacity (HAC) and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TNF-α).…”
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Contrastive-learning of language embedding and biological features for cross modality encoding and effector prediction by Yue Peng, Junze Wu, Yi Sun, Yuanxing Zhang, Qiyao Wang, Shuai Shao

“…Collectively, CLEF provides a blueprint to bridge the gap between in silico PLM’s capacity and experimental biological information to fulfill complicated tasks.…”
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Specialists Triaging Referrals to eConsult: a feasibility study including acceptability and impact of providing advice on primary health care providers by Ridha Ali, Geetha Mukerji, Susan Humphrey-Murto, Clare Liddy, Heather Lochnan, Erin Keely

“…Abstract Background Specialists review referrals for appropriateness and urgency. Limited capacity results in specialists declining referrals leaving primary care providers (PCP), patients, and specialists frustrated. …”
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Intracranial desmoid tumor simulating a trigeminal schwannoma: case report and literature review by Beatrice Silva Fernandes, Jessica Fernandes Vasconcelos, Paulo Eduardo Goncalves, Joilson Francisco de Souza Junior, Ricardo Queiroz Gurgel, Arthur Maynart Pereira Oliveira

“…Although it does not have malignant behavior, it has a high capacity for local growth. Intracranial DTs are extremely rare and constitute a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. …”
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The impact of Sudan armed conflict and coping strategies on the mental health of the older adult internally displaced persons in Darfur camps by Saif A. Musa, Abdalla A. R. M. Hamid

“…Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that attention should be directed towards fostering positive coping capacity and the provision of psychosocial support services for older adult IDPs in Darfur.…”
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Evaluating the impacts of microplastics on agricultural soil physical, chemical properties, and toxic metal availability: An emerging concern for sustainable agriculture. by Tapos Kumar Chakraborty, Md Simoon Nice, Md Sozibur Rahman, Baytune Nahar Netema, Khandakar Rashedul Islam, Samina Zaman, Gopal Chandra Ghosh, Md Ripon Hossain, Asadullah Munna, Mst Shamima Akter, Md Abu Rayhan, Sk Mahmudul Hasan Asif, Abu Shamim Khan

“…After the ending of soil incubation studies (90 days), significant changes have been observed for physicochemical properties [bulk density, porosity, water holding capacity, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon (OC), and organic matter (OM)]. …”
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Vision of multidisciplinary team on the role of physiotherapy in a public home care program by Bibiana Melher Pereira, Cristiane Fernanda Gessinger

“…One can infer that the role of physiotherapy in PADA is vital for the maintenance of functional capacity in respiratory and motor aspects of users, and it also helps caregivers’ performance in order to avoid an overload of home care. …”
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The Role of Records Management and Good Governance at Sheema District Local Government Headquarters. by Asasiira, Priscah

“…The study recommended that there should be development and implementation of records management programmes, clearance of accumulated backlogs of unprocessed records, development of records management strategies, marketing the archives and records management service, placement of archival institutions, capacity building in archives and records management, updating of archival legislation and facilitating access to information.…”
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Public Procurement Procedures and Service Delivery. A Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council. by Musiimenta, Prossy

“…In light of these findings, it was recommended that the government should invest more in the will to expand the political capacity necessary to implement and enforce the very comprehensive procurement regulations and prepare a proper and comprehensive procurement legal framework and government in its bid to develop Uganda should focus on fighting corruption in public procurement which manifests itself in bribery of evaluation and tender board members, facility payments, embezzlement, influence peddling, favoritism and conflict of interest. …”
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Influence of Human Activities on the Rate of Soil Erosion in Ihunga Hill Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Tugumenawe, Dancun

“…The study results on the implications of soil erosion to the local community in Nyarushanje Sub-County Rukungiri District were degrading land resource base, soil quality depreciation, low food and agriculture, wearing away of the land surface, loss of the nutrient-rich upper layers of the soil and reduced water-holding capacity. The study findings on control measures to reduce soil erosion in Ihunga Hill Nyarushanje Sub¬County Rukungiri District were planting vegetation, preventing water runoff, afforestation, and mulching. …”
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Factors Influencing Recentralization of Local Government Functions in Uganda. by Biryomumeisho, Stephen, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The paper recommended that the Parliament should harmonize with the central government on the issue of returning Local revenue collection and management at the local level; give reasonable powers to the local Governments to control top technical leadership; increase funding to Central Government staff to monitor Local Government programs and build the capacity of local leaders to improve service delivery.…”
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Creative Marketing and Financial Performance of Small Medium Businesses in Uganda: A Case of Butogota Town Council Kanungu District. by Ainembabazi, Adellah

“…Emphasizing financial literacy through budgeting and debt management increases the capacity to start small businesses, leading to greater independence, increased purchasing power, effective debt management, improved financial decision-making, higher living standards, and access to health and other services, as well as the ability to assume leadership roles. …”
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Financial Records and Performance of Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. by Akatukunda, Annah

“…The study recommended that the portfolio size should align with the MFI's operational capacity to maintain a balance between the number of clients served and the institution's management capabilities. …”
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Household Income and Educational Completional Rates of Girl Child in Primary Schools of Kamuganguzi Sub-County Kabale District Uganda. by Ainembabazi, Babrah

“…The challenges faced by girls included a lack of finances, lengthy consultation processes by parents, limited capacity to improve living standards, lack of openness and transparency, lack of responsiveness, and absence of a work plan. …”
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Financial Literacy and Women Economic Empowerment in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Ainembabazi, Julian

“…In conclusion, the study highlighted that Mitooma Local Government and other development partners should continue sensitization on entrepreneurship (both micro and macro), borrowing, and debt management to enable and review easy access to credit can be managed to increase women's earning capacity, provide them with economic opportunities for self-aggrandized.…”
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Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Leachate on Surface Water Quality: A Case Study on Kabuturumba Stream. by Rubarema, Paul

“…Different parameters such as COD and BOD levels were found to be extremely high than the environmental standards but later on the hypofiltration or the cleansing capacity of the wetland around the stream helped on reducing them down the stream and almost reached the environmental standards, nutrient levels such as phosphates and Nitrates were also above the recommended values, bacteriological status was extremely higher and later on reduced downstream. …”
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