HMGB-1 as a predictor of major bleeding requiring activation of a massive transfusion protocol in severe trauma by Michal Frelich, Marek Bebej, Jan Pavlíček, Filip Burša, Vojtěch Vodička, Zdeněk Švagera, Adéla Kondé, Ondřej Jor, Markéta Bílená, Tereza Romanová, Peter Sklienka

“…A blood sample was taken at admission, and HMGB-1 was measured. …”
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Error analysis and language comparison as teaching strategies for German as a foreign language in a South African context by Anne Baker

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A network medicine approach to investigating ME/CFS pathogenesis in severely ill patients: a pilot study by Li-Yuan Hung, Chan-Shuo Wu, Chia-Jung Chang, Peng Li, Kimberly Hicks, Joshua J. Dibble, Braxton Morrison, Chimere L. Smith, Ronald W. Davis, Wenzhong Xiao

“…These findings provide insights into the pathogenesis of ME/CFS from a network medicine perspective and highlight potential therapeutic targets. …”
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The transformative role of the media in the formation of virtuous citizens: A contribution to reconciliation in a post-apartheid South Africa by E. Baron

“…This question will be addressed by drawing from a recent study conducted by the author that has demonstrated the role of newspapers in moral formation as a positive perspective on the media in the process of reconciliation. …”
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DNA spontaneously wrapping around a histone core prefers negative supercoiling: A Brownian dynamics study. by Chunhong Long, Hongqiong Liang, Biao Wan

“…In eukaryotes, DNA achieves a highly compact structure primarily due to its winding around the histone cores. …”
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Clinicians’ perspectives of parental decision-making following diagnosis of a severe congenital anomaly: a qualitative study by Lucy K Smith, Natalie Armstrong, Robyn Lotto

“…Objective To explore clinicians’ perspectives on supporting parents’ decision-making following diagnosis of a severe congenital anomaly, and how this is shaped by current policy.Methods This paper reports data collated as part of a larger project examining parents’ decision-making following antenatal diagnosis. …”
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A pathogenic COL7A1 variant highlights semi-dominant inheritance in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa by Saira Sattar, Thashi Bharadwaj, Umm-e- Kalsoom, Anushree Acharya, Saadullah Khan, Suzanne M. Leal, Isabelle Schrauwen

“…Abstract Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is a rare subtype of inherited epidermolysis bullosa, caused by variants in the collagen type VII alpha 1 chain (COL7A1) gene (MIM120120). …”
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Organizational Justice as a Predictor of Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Employee Engagement in the Healthcare Sector: A conceptual study by Gayathri G, A Savarimuthu

“…It synthesizes insights from various studies to develop a theoretical framework that illustrates the relationships between these constructs. …”
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EPISTEMOLOGIA E TRADIÇÃO HERMENÊUTICA: notas sobre a filosofia e a metodologia das ciências sociais by Jean Carlo de Carvalho Costa

“… Este artigo discute a importância da epistemologia para a constituição do arcabouço teórico-metodológico das disciplinas científicas e a possibilidade de aproximação existente entre ela, a epistemologia, e alguns temas discutidos pela tradição hermenêutica, visto que essa, por sua vez, parece perpassar inúmeras inquietações na história das ciências humanas e sociais. …”
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A ribosome-associating chaperone mediates GTP-driven vectorial folding of nascent eEF1A by Ibrahim M. Sabbarini, Dvir Reif, Kibum Park, Alexander J. McQuown, Anjali R. Nelliat, Charlotte Trejtnar, Volker Dötsch, Eugene I. Shakhnovich, Andrew W. Murray, Vladimir Denic

“…Abstract Eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1A (eEF1A) is a highly abundant, multi-domain GTPase. …”
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) as a Biomarker for Cancer-Associated Venous Thrombosis: A Meta-analysis by Alison M. Brown, Sophie Nock, Kathryn Musgrave, Amanda J. Unsworth

“…Cancer-associated thrombosis affects between 1 and 20% of all patients diagnosed with cancer and is associated with significant morbidity and a poorer prognosis. Risk assessment scores exist which include the measurement of biomarkers, and which aim to identify patients at a higher risk of developing thrombotic events, but these are poor predictors and rarely used in routine clinical practice.…”
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“INFINITO ENQUANTO DURE”: a confiança nas relações amorosas à luz de Anthony Giddens1 by Marcela Zamboni

“…Neste artigo, pretende-se dar continuidade ao debate existente nas Ciências Sociais sobre a confiança como uma categoria de análise, à luz das contribuições de Anthony Giddens. …”
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Probing the chirality of a single microsphere trapped by a focused vortex beam through its orbital period by Diniz Kainã, Schoger Tanja, da Fonseca Arthur L., Dutra Rafael S., Ether Jr Diney S., Ingold Gert-Ludwig, Pinheiro Felipe A., Viana Nathan B., Neto Paulo A. Maia

“…When microspheres are illuminated by tightly focused vortex beams, they can be trapped in a non-equilibrium steady state where they orbit around the optical axis. …”
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Is it safe to proceed with heart transplant in a patient with active tuberculosis? Strategies and challenges based on a case report by Laura Hastenteufel, Marcelo Basso Gazzana, Nadine Clausell, Lívia Adams Goldraich, MD

“…Herein, we report challenges of performing a heart transplant in a 69-year-old patient with progressive heart failure and active, symptomatic TB infection. …”
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Efficiency of Packaging Design as a Marketing Tool: A Case Study Of Elite Bakery Limited Kabale Branch. by Muhweezi, Moses

“…The study was carried out regarding the efficiency of packaging design as a marketing tool of roducts. A study of Elite Bakery Limited, was guided by the following objectives; to identify the forms of packaging used by Elite Bakery limited in promoting their sales, to examine the role played by packaging design towards the marketing of their product, to identify the challenges faced in the design of packaging their products with aim of improving :.…”
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A literature review of climate-smart landscapes as a tool in soil- water management in Sub-Saharan Africa by Turyasingura, Benson, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, Atuhaire, Abraham, Tumushabe, Jennifer Turyatemba, Akatwijuka, , Rogers

“…In Sub-Saharan Africa, effective social landscape governance necessitates a certain amount of social capital, including trust and agreed-upon standards. …”
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Joint Education Provision: A Relief or Challenge to Quality Education Services in Uganda. “A Study in Buganda Region”. by Sempungu, Godfrey

“…The National Constitution of Uganda underscores the fact that education is a right of every Ugandan. The same document also stipulates the role of the Government and other stakeholders in providing education. …”
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Examining Hotel Standards as a Promotional Strategy for Tourism Growth: A Case Study of Hotels in Kisoro District. by Mwesigye, Cresstus

“…The research design used was a cross-sectional research design and the methods of data collection used were questionnaires, observation, and interviews. …”
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Design and Construction of a Solar Installation System for a Reading Room at St. Johns Secondary School Ikumba. by Turyashemererwa, Norbet

“…The purpose of this project was to design and construction of a solar installation system for a reading room at ST. …”
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Environmental Effects of Brick Making on a Wetland Ecosystem: A Case Study of Kakiizi Wetland Ntungamo District. by Nimusiima, Nicholas

“…A wetland is a distinct semi-aquatic ecosystem whose groundcovers are flooded or saturated in water, either permanently, for years or decades, or only seasonally for shorter periods. …”
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