Cervical cancer screening utilization among HIV-positive women in Edo State, Nigeria by Ngozi R. Osunde, Mercy N. Anayo, Ona Patience, Favour E. Omoregie

“…As a result, it is recommended that enhancing healthcare workers’ abilities to promote cervical cancer awareness and encourage adherence to screening within this population is crucial to boost uptake.…”
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Silica Nanoparticles Loaded With Selenium Quantum Dots Reduce Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Alleviating Ferroptosis and Mitochondrial Dysfunction by Li T, Yang B, Liu X, Shi D, Wang Z, Chen Y, Shen C

“…This study aims to develop selenium-quantum-dot-loaded porous silica nanospheres (Se@PSN) as a novel therapeutic approach to address IR injury.Patients and Methods: Se@PSN were synthesized and tested for their reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging capabilities and biocompatibility. …”
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La Teoría del andamiaje como herramienta de construcción del pensamiento matemático by Cesar Orlando Vargas Mantilla, Sonia Maritza Mendoza Lizcano, Wlamyr Palacios Alvarado

“…This research responded to the needs expressed in various academic spaces, which are publicly visible, regarding the poor performance in national and international tests in aspects of mathematical knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the teaching-learning processes, and more specifically, the construction of mathematical thinking, from an innovative and agile perspective that breaks with traditional learning patterns of repeating algorithms and implementing formulas. …”
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Comparing self-assessment and instructor ratings: a study on communication and interviewing skills in psychology student training by Mats Najström, Martin Oscarsson, Ingrid Ljunggren, Jonas Ramnerö

“…In Phase 3, correlation analyses and paired-samples t-tests were conducted at both group and individual levels to address the research questions. …”
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Connected Transit Bus Dynamic Priority Weight Modeling and Conflicting Request Resolution Control at the Signalized Intersection by Shuxian He, Haihang Han, Huan Zhang, Shanzhi Sun, Tony Z. Qiu

“…What is more, it shows better delay optimization for social vehicles than the algorithm with delay as the objective while declining bus delay appreciable quantity with 43.4 s in average. Field test results also show that this method has excellent abilities to improve intersectional traffic capacity, for which queueing vehicle number and throughput rate indicators of all phases dramatically improved with 1.92 pcu/s and 6.68% on average, except for a slight degradation of individual minor traffic movements with 0.99 pcu/s and 0.11%.…”
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Assessment of risk factors associated with trauma and prevention of falls in elderly patients in oral healthcare centers by Seema Jabeen, Sasmita Sahu, Priyamvada Kulshreshtha, Saurabh Pramanik, Vartika Singh, Meenakshi Upadhyay, Vasudha Kak

“…BACKGROUND: The disorders affecting one’s gait and physical balance along with medications usage affects cognitive abilities along with physical functions that have association with greater risk of fall or sustenance of any injury arising from fall among elders. …”
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Development and Validation of Autotronic Training Module for Automobile Technology Students in Polytechnics in Southern Nigeria by Saue, Baritule Prince, Chukuigwe, Ogbondah Nndameka, Bassey, Imaobong Sunday

“…As a result, lecturers have challenges in fully imparting the abilities that are essential for the professional world. …”
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Analysis of water-absorbent polymers from saw dust and coffee husks to enhance soil moisture retention, crop productivity and irrigation efficiency in Busia, Uganda by Morris Amanya, Victo Nabunya, Denis Bwire, Chrish Kavuma

“…In this study, two self-made cellulose-based SAPs were assessed in a pilot open-field experiment to evaluate their soil water retention abilities and irrigation water use for improved crop productivity. …”
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Development of a pan-genotypic monoclonal antibody-based competitive ELISA for the detection of antibodies against Bovine viral diarrhea virus by Shuhui Qi, Shuhui Qi, Jing Wang, Jing Wang, Ting Le, Chao Sun, Jitao Chang, Jitao Chang, Zhigang Jiang, Xin Yin, Quanhai Pang

“…Among these, mAb 3E6 displayed superior competitive binding abilities to the E2 protein, enabling effective differentiation between BVDV positive and negative sera. …”
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The CENPN/STAT3/USP37 signaling axis promotes invasion, migration and metastasis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Yu-Fei Wang, You Zou, Yue-Long Qiao, Yue-Long Qiao, Li-Zhi Wu, Shan Xu, Rui Yang, Wo-Er Jiao, Shi-Ming Chen, Shi-Ming Chen

“…The effect of CENPN on nasopharyngeal carcinoma metastasis in vivo was tested in nude mice. The expression of CENPN, STAT3 and USP37 in metastatic tumors from nude mice and human nasopharyngeal carcinoma tissues was verified by immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining.ResultsThe invasion and migration capacities of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells decreased significantly after CENPN knockdown, whereas the overexpression of CENPN significantly promoted the invasion and metastasis abilities of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. …”
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The role of mitophagy in cognitive impairment in aluminum-exposed rats by Xiaoyu ZHANG, Yan LIU, Chaoqun XU, Xia YUAN, Kaiwen TAN, Jiacheng ZHOU, Binhong WANG, Xinru CHEN, Bin JIANG, Huan CHEN, Li LIN, Jing ZHANG, Huan LI

“…After the exposure, the learning and memory abilities of the rats were measured by the Morris water maze behavioral test, the expression level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cerebral cortex was measured by frozen sections, and the expression of PINK1, Parkin, LC3B, P62, and COXIV proteins in the hippocampal tissue was detected by Western blotting (WB). …”
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Brain-behavior correlates of rhythmic timing and auditory-motor synchronization in children with developmental coordination disorder: an EEG study by Marija Pranjić, Marija Pranjić, Jason Leung, Ka Lun Tam, Helene Polatajko, Timothy Welsh, Tom Chau, Tom Chau, Michael Thaut, Michael Thaut

“…We employed neuropsychological tests, caregiver reports, adaptive psychophysical procedures, finger-tapping paradigms, and electroencephalography (EEG) recordings to determine whether children with DCD have auditory-perceptual difficulties, whether rhythmic auditory cues can improve their motor performance, and whether extensive musical training contributes to enhanced auditory-motor abilities. …”
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Action observation treatment may improve daily living activities and verb recovery in Parkinson’s disease-dementia: findings from a preliminary randomized controlled trial by Lucia Paciaroni, Elena Mastrosanti, Leonardo Biscetti, Susy Paolini, Sara Mauri, Paolo Fabbietti, Giovanni Renato Riccardi, Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi, Giuseppe Pelliccioni

“…The aim of the present randomized controlled study was to assess the benefits of AOT treatment in the activities of daily living (ADLs) and in the linguistic abilities of the patients with Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) at mild–moderate stage (Hoehn & Yahr’s stage scale: 2–3).MethodsTwenty patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to an experimental group (submitted to AOT) or to a control group. …”
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NRICM101 in combatting COVID-19 induced brain fog: Neuroprotective effects and neurovascular integrity preservation in hACE2 mice by Cher-Chia Chang, Yea-Hwey Wang, Jiin-Cherng Yen, Chia-Ching Liaw, Keng-Chang Tsai, Wen-Chi Wei, Wen-Fei Chiou, Chun-Tang Chiou, Kuo-Tong Liou, Yuh-Chiang Shen, Yi-Chang Su

“…The study revealed that S1 protein-administered mice displayed marked signs of brain fog, characterized by reduced learning, memory, and nesting abilities. However, NRICM101 treatment in these animals ameliorated all these cognitive functions. …”
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Isolation, identification, and pathogenicity of γ‐hemolytic Streptococcus iniae in Selenotoca multifasciata by Zi‐Chen Zhao, Ming‐Li Xiang, Jia‐Chang Zhu, Yan Wang, Gui‐Hua Li, Zhi‐Hong Zhong, Yun Sun, Heng‐Wei Deng, Wei‐Liang Guo, Yong‐Can Zhou

“…After being challenged with SI03, the number of bacteria in all the tested fish tissues increased significantly in 24 h. …”
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Three-year assessment of cognitive and olfactory disturbances among COVID-19 convalescent patients grouped by olfactory hallucination status in Armenia: A qualitative and quantitat... by Karine Melkumyan, Syuzanna Simonyan, Darshan Shingala, Hrag Torossian, Karen Mkrtumyan, Milena Tulbenjyan, Yekaterina Hovhannisyan, Konstantin Yenkoyan

“…Background: Smell disturbances, memory and mood changes are frequently reported as symptoms of long COVID that can be debilitating and long-lasting, having a detrimental impact on a patient’s quality of life and possibly contributing to depression and a decline in cognitive abilities. Study objective: This study aims to investigate long-term post-COVID cognitive and olfactory disturbances among the COVID-19 convalescent adult Armenian population aged between 18 and 65 years. …”
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Psychosocial Impact of Postmastectomy Lymphedema Syndrome: Insights From a National Claims Database Analysis of Antidepressant Prescription Fills by Daniel Najafali, BS, Jennifer K. Shah, BA, BS, Thomas M. Johnstone, BS, Justin M. Camacho, MBA, Priscila C. Cevallos, BS, MS, Kometh Thawanyarat, BA, Yelissa Navarro, BS, Rahim S. Nazerali, MD, Clifford C. Sheckter, MD, MS

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression tests were performed for statistical analyses. Results:. …”
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Effect of plyometric training and ladder drill training on sprint 20-meters agility and VO2max in karate athletes by Retno Triya Lavianti, Muhammad Kharis Fajar, Nurhasan Nurhasan, Bayu Agung Pramono, Dwi Cahyo Kartiko, Waristra Tyo Nirwansyah, Kunjung Ashadi, I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya Kusuma, Andri Suyoko, Adi Pranoto

“…In the kumite category, athletes are required to have optimal physical abilities such as speed, agility, and endurance to maintain competitive advantage. …”
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Career Adaptability and Career Construction as Mediating Variables Between Hardiness and Vocational Identity by Enrique Merino-Tejedor, María José Serrano-Fernández, Maria Boada-Cuerva, Beatriz Sora

“…The Hardiness Scale represented adaptive readiness. The Career Adapt-Abilities Scale represented adaptability resources. …”
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Isolation of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus SMHA30 from traditional yogurt: A probiotic with antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, and safety attributes by Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani, Hassan Barzegar, Morteza Taki

“…The strain exhibited the highest cell viability at pH 4.5 (8.16 log colony forming unit (CFU)/mL) and the lowest at pH 2.5 (7.08 log CFU/mL). In bile stability tests, cell viability remained consistent across 0.30% and 0.50% bile concentrations (8.55 and 8.41 log CFU/mL). …”
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