Development of a Model Mutagenesis System for Snapdragon by Zhaoyuan Lian, Heqiang Huo, Sandra B. Wilson, Jianjun Chen

“…For example, snapdragon pigmentation mutants produced by transposon (a type of mobile DNAs) mutagenesis have provided researchers a good way to study anthocyanin biosynthesis and subsequently aid plant breeders in developing new varieties with novel flower colors (Jackson et al. 1992). …”
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PUBLIC INFRASRUCTURE PROJECT FAILURES IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENTIAL EFFECTS ON ECONOMY AND WELFARE OF CITIZENRY by YUSUF GARBA MANJO

“…The adverse effects of these failures on the economy and citizen’s welfare is colossal  as it involves loss of state revenue, citizen revenue losses, project cost overruns, low community empowerment, slow economic growth, underdevelopment of infrastructure sector, a loss of foreign aid and grants, stricter donor regulations, the loss of elections by the incumbent leadership at state and federal levels, and a lack of trust in government by financial institutions to further finance public infrastructure projects. …”
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Trichromacy is insufficient for mate detection in a mimetic butterfly by Andrew Dang, Gary D. Bernard, Furong Yuan, Aide Macias-Muñoz, Ryan I. Hill, J. P. Lawrence, Aline Giselle Rangel Olguin, Armando Luis-Martínez, Sean P. Mullen, Jorge Llorente-Bousquets, Adriana D. Briscoe

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Yorùbá Literary Artists on Youths and Parenthood by Olufadekemi Adagbada, Olatunde Adeleye Adeyemo, Ejitoyosi O. Salami

“…With these views; exemplified with excerpts from randomly selected Yoruba dramatic, prosaic, and poetic texts, this essay submits that improper parenting, peer group pressure, excessive drive for material wealth, unemployment, poverty, inaccessibility to social and financial aids as experienced by the youths, are some of the reasons why the future appears bleak for Nigeria. …”
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Improving access to suicide prevention services through the National Suicide Prevention Framework implementation: The community level evidence-based recommendations by J C Y Nyasulu, D A Siddiqi, S Seedat, J Bantjies, M Udedi, S Gondwe, S Kambale, M Mkandawire, N Silungwe, L A Hendricks, I Maposa, J Vumu, D Skinner

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Early Iron Age Pottery Technology of the Kazakh Uplands (Saryarqa) by Valeriy G. Loman

“…Bobrinsky’s method — with the aid of МБС-10 binocular microscope and СНОЛ muffle laboratory furnace — has proven most instrumental in testing the pottery technology. …”
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Variational Methods in Optical Quantum Machine Learning by Marco Simonetti, Damiano Perri, Osvaldo Gervasi

“…The selected dataset is a set of 2D points creating two interleaved semicircles and is based on a 2D binary classification generator, which aids in evaluating the performance of particular methods. …”
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Geoelectric Evaluation of Groundwater Potential: A Case Study of Sabongida-Ora and Environs, Southern Nigeria by FI Chinyem

“…The data was interpreted using conventional partial curve matching and computer aided iteration techniques. Seven hybrid curve types were deduced viz: KHAHQH, KHKHA, KHAKQQ, QQHKH, HKHAA, QHKHA, and KQHKQ. …”
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Efektivitas Media FlipHoot dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Pancasila di Sekolah Dasar by Rizkiyanti Khoirunnisa, Wawan Shokib Rondli, Fina Fakhriyah

“…Furthermore, the N-Gain score of 0.75 indicates a high level of effectiveness, confirming that FlipHoot media successfully aids in strengthening students' understanding and mastery of Pancasila Education concepts. …”
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Assessing the mental health literacy of healthcare workers at a Johannesburg tertiary hospital by Carla A. Smit, Belinda S. Marais

“…Background: Good mental health literacy (MHL) has proven to aid in providing adequate and timely care, promote positive attitudes towards mental health and assist in the integration of mental healthcare with other services. …”
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Experiences and Perspectives of Student Nurses Toward Volunteerism during Health Emergencies: A Systematic Review by Pradeepti Prashar, Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Bandana Mohinder, Santosh Kumari

“…Nursing students, a major employment source, are shown to be capable of first aid and emotional support. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the unprecedented need for volunteers. …”
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Linking citation and retraction data reveals the demographics of scientific retractions among highly cited authors. by John P A Ioannidis, Angelo Maria Pezzullo, Antonio Cristiano, Stefania Boccia, Jeroen Baas

“…Addition of retraction data enhances the granularity of top-cited scientists' profiles, aiding in responsible research evaluation. However, caution is needed when interpreting retractions, as they do not always signify misconduct; further analysis on a case-by-case basis is essential. …”
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ALTERNATIVE PARADIGM TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA by Lawal Ayofe BAKARE, Victoria Olubukola OGUNYEMI

“…Both the descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out on the data obtained with the aid of SPSS package. The study revealed that the nature of CBOs operation in the selected local governments can be seen in the construction of drainage facility; provision of electric poles; construction of town hall; Provision of borehole/pipe-borne water or community well; provision of blocks of classrooms for school(s) in the community; provision of furniture/equipment for the school and other key aspects of social and economic development. …”
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The role of Shock Index and its derivatives in predicting mortality in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding by Mehmet Seyfettin Saribas, Ali Aygun, Furkan Kara, Adem Koksal, Ibrahim Caltekin

“…ASI and AMSI can be calculated easily, cost-effectively, quickly, and practically at the time of ED presentation in UGIB patients, aiding in the early identification of critical patient groups and guiding clinicians. …”
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The Empire of Amir Timur and His Political Successors: Kipchaks in Social and Administrative Structures by Rustam A. Abdumanapov

“…Our analysis of such various sources based on the principle of historicism with the aid of special historical methods concludes as to the degree of Kipchaks’ participation in political and administrative structures of the mentioned states. …”
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Harlequin Ichthyosis: Case Series by Huriye Ezveci, Sukran Dogru, Fatih Akkus, Kazim Gezginc

“…Prenatal DNA testing for the ABCA12 mutation aids in diagnosis. Although ultrasonography helps the diagnosis, the diagnostic value of a single ultrasound is low. …”
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Availability of support systems for youth who left child and youth care centres during COVID-19 by Fadzaishe B. Zingwe, Maditobane R. Lekganyane

“…It was therefore, essential for them to have the necessary support systems to aid them both during their period in care as well as when they left these centres. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Evaluate the Prevalence and Severity of Gingivitis among High School Students in Erbil City-Iraq. by Dildar Abdullah Othman, Rawand Mohammed Muhi, Nadeen Nazar Nafie, Manar Nadhum Farman

“…The data were collected with the aid of a questionnaire by direct interview. The gingival health condition was assessed using gingival index by Löe and Silness. …”
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Innovation of kwetiau with red rice and red bean flour: evaluation of nutritional value and potential fiber source for patients with diabetes mellitus by Mulus Gumilar, Gurid Pramintarto Eko Mulyo, Dila Evianda, Roro Nur Fauziyah

“…Dietary fiber can help delay carbohydrates conversion to glucose, slow the rise in blood sugar, and aid in blood sugar regulation. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of red rice flour and red bean flour formulations on the sensory characteristics, fiber content, and nutritional value of kwetiau. …”
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Psychometric Validation of the Hepatitis C Symptom and Impact Questionnaire (HCV-SIQv4) in a Diverse Sample of Adults with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection Treated with an Inter... by Andrew Trigg, Eric Chan, Helen Kitchen, Tom Willgoss, Kai Fai Ho, Renee Pierson, Jane Scott

“…CIC thresholds are now available to aid score interpretation.…”
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