Death and disappearance: Measuring racial disparities in mortality and life expectancy among people in state prisons, United States 2000-2014. by Bryan L Sykes, Ernest K Chavez, Justin D Strong

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Legal decisions and social policies aimed at reducing mortality may be most effective in the short-run; however, the effects of these policy changes may fadeout over time. Research should clearly discern whether changes in mortality rates across states are due to diminished gains in social policies or increases in the disappearance (or underreporting) of deaths in custody. …”
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The effect of probiotic-fortified kefir on depression, appetite, oxidative stress, and inflammatory parameters in Iranian overweight and obese elderly: a randomized, double-blind,... by Mehran Noori, Zainab Shateri, Siavash Babajafari, Mohammad Hadi Eskandari, Karim Parastouei, Mohammad Ghasemi, Hoseein Afshari, Mohammad Samadi

“…Moreover, a significant difference in the changes in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was noted (p = 0.009). …”
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Real-World Analysis of Weight Gain and Body Mass Index Increase Among Patients with HIV-1 Using Antiretroviral Regimen Containing Tenofovir Alafenamide, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumara... by Bruno Emond, Carmine Rossi, Rachel Rogers, Patrick Lefebvre, Marie-Hélène Lafeuille, Prina Donga

“…**Background:** While some studies among patients with HIV-1 suggest that antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens containing tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) may be associated with greater weight gain than those not containing TAF, no studies have assessed the relationship between TAF doses and weight change. **Objectives:** To evaluate weight-related outcomes among patients with HIV-1 in the United States initiating ART containing different nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and doses. …”
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STING agonist-based treatment promotes vascular normalization and tertiary lymphoid structure formation in the therapeutic melanoma microenvironment by Walter J Storkus, Ronald J Fecek, Manoj Chelvanambi, Jennifer L Taylor

“…Treated and control tumors were isolated at various time points to assess transcriptional changes associated with VN and TLS formation via quantitative PCR (qPCR), with corollary immune cell composition changes in isolated tissues determined using flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy. …”
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Clinical and endoscopical and morphofunctional scores in evaluation of development of gastroesophageal reflux disease in various age groups by M. A. Osadchuk, A. M. Zolotovitskaya, N. V. Kireyeva, S. N. Nikolenko, I. M. Kvetnoy

“…GERD develops on a background of significant atrophic and inflammatory changes of gastric mucosa. Changes of antral region initiate and maintain desynchronization in functioning of the lower esophageal sphincter, being the leading cause of GERD.Conclusions. …”
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Determinants of family planning services uptake among women within the reproductive age in the Yendi municipality in Northern Ghana by Iddrisu Sulemana, Collins Gbeti, Maxwell Dalaba, Adadow Yidana, Gifty Apiung Aninanya

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Modulation of western North Pacific tropical cyclone decadal variability by the Victoria mode by Tao Wen, Jianping Li, Shifei Tu, Ruiqiang Ding, Quanjia Zhong, Xumin Li

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A green-Ampt model considering unsaturated zone and pore air pressure by Youliang Peng, Liangjun Fei, Fangyuan Shen, Runqiao Zheng, Qian Wang, Qianwen Fan

“…During the water infiltration process, the change in pore gas pressure was a continuous state, which can be divided into two phases: rapid change and slow change. …”
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Effect of arm-ergometry versus treadmill supervised exercise on health-related quality of life and mental health in patients with peripheral artery disease: secondary outcomes from... by Sandra Magalhães, Mário Santos, Sofia Viamonte, Fernando Ribeiro, Joana Martins, Cristine Schmidt, Henrique Cyrne-Carvalho

“…Role-physical and role-emotional improved more in TEx, with no between-group differences in the other domains. Changes in PCS were significantly associated with changes in walking distances. …”
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Inhibition Mechanism of Pleurotus citrinipileatus Sing. Ergothioneine on Pancreatic Lipase Activity by Zhangchen XIA, Xiaohui MENG, Ru FANG, Yanqing MAO, Junwen CHENG, Yanbin WANG, Juan XU, Liang HE

“…The thermodynamic parameters including enthalpy change and enthopy change calculated by Van't Hoff's law were to be −8.57 kJ/mol and 2.55 J/(mol·K), respectively. …”
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Phantom motor execution as a treatment for phantom limb pain: protocol of an international, double-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial by Brian E McGuire, Lina Bunketorp-Käll, Eva Lendaro, Liselotte Hermansson, Helena Burger, Corry K Van der Sluis, Monika Pilch, Katarzyna Kulbacka-Ortiz, Ingrid Rignér, Anita Stockselius, Lena Gudmundson, Cathrine Widehammar, Wendy Hill, Sybille Geers, Max Ortiz-Catalan

“…Complete evaluations are conducted at baseline and at intervention completion, as well as 1, 3 and 6 months later using an intention-to-treat (ITT) approach. Changes in PLP measured using the Pain Rating Index between the first and last session are the primary measure of efficacy. …”
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Efficacy of Chinese traditional quadruple single pill combination versus valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide for the treatment of hypertension (COSPQ-BP): study protocol for randomised c... by Kai Liu, Yu Yan, Xin Zhang, Yanan Li, Yuanyuan Yao, Lu Liu, Runyu Ye, Si Wang, Xiangyu Yang, Xiaoping Chen, Shanshan Jia, Qingtao Meng, Xianghao Zuo

“…The primary outcome will be mean changes from baseline in 24-hour ambulatory systolic BP after intervention for 12 weeks. …”
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A modified energy management strategy for PV/diesel hybrid system to reduce diesel consumption based on artificial protozoa optimizer by Rania G. Mohamed, Amal A. Hassan, Shady H. E. Abdel Aleem

“…The strategy dynamically manages power distribution between the PV panels and the DG, adapting to changing solar conditions and energy demands. Doing so reduces the system’s reliance on diesel, improves operational efficiency, and supports the integration of cleaner energy sources. …”
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The crown of the Regina Scientiarum in South Africa by Erna Oliver, Willem H. Oliver

“…The early notion of European Universities that developed on a Christian foundation where Theology occupied a special place got lost in the chaos of change brought about by the fourth revolutions world. …”
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The importance of non-formal education for the economy of Serbia by Šormaz Goran

“…Due to the inability of formal education to monitor changes in education resulting from the rapid development of science and technology, as well as economic and social changes, informal education has emerged. …”
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Modeling carbon dioxide emissions in power plants: a perspective on smart cities and low-carbon economy by Isa S. Qamber

“…This involves implementing policies and technologies aimed at reducing GHG emissions and mitigating climate change. CO2 emissions contribute significantly to global warming, leading to climate change and patterns of extreme weather. …”
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“FREQUENT FARMERS AND FULANI-HERDSMEN CLASH IN EDO NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT” by SUNDAY OMOAFENA IMANAH, JACOB O. OSUINDE

“…As a result of climate change and migration by the Fulani-herdsmen from the Northern part of the country to the Southern part in search for water, land and gasing land, which often resulted in destruction of farm land, farm produce, loss of life of farmers and food shortage. …”
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Implication of diabetes mellitus in telomere length and alteration in some age related cell senescence markers of aged men in Kurdistan region-Iraq by Kaniaw Rafat Khafar, Dr. Esmail S Kakey

“…The findings highlighted that oxidative and molecular markers have significant changes with ageing and high changes significantly associated with diabetes mellitus of aged group. …”
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