Hydrochemical assessment of borehole water in Effurun, Delta state Niger Delta, Nigeria: implications for public health and safety by Odunayo Tope Ojo, Chiaka Joy Ike, Adegoke Ige Aladeboyeje, Olayiwola Grace Olaseeni, Olumuyiwa Femi Adewumi

“…The central area exhibited moderate ion concentrations, while the southeastern region had the highest calcium levels, possibly due to geological formations rich in calcium or human activities. The study highlights diverse hydrochemical characteristics of Effurun's borehole water, with some areas showing contamination beyond acceptable limits. …”
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Sources of PM2.5 Oxidative Potential during Haze and Non-haze Seasons in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Pitakchon Ponsawansong, Tippawan Prapamontol, Kittipan Rerkasem, Somporn Chantara, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa, Sawaeng Kawichai, Guoxing Li, Cao Fang, Xiaochuan Pan, Yanlin Zhang

“…These results suggest that during haze episodes, higher levels of PM2.5 and its chemical compositions play a crucial role on OP, particularly DTTv activity, which may induce oxidative stress in human body.…”
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Impact of pulmonary yoga module on lung capacity of COVID-19 adult survivors by Adarsh Tomar, Sudhanshu Verma

“…BACKGROUND: Although every organ has its own importance in the human body, the significance of the lungs is vital. …”
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Protocol of the Nurses’ Mental Health Study (NMHS): a nationwide hospital multicentre prospective cohort study by Jiaxin Yang, Chongmei Huang, Shuiyuan Xiao, Xuting Li, Meng Ning, Zengyu Chen, Yusheng Tian, Qiang Yu, Yamin Chen, Ya-Min Li

“…Introduction Due to high workload, shift work and shortage of human resources, nurses are vulnerable to various mental health problems which are significantly related to their physical health, patient safety and healthcare quality. …”
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Evaluation of choices and time spent on an open online elective course by undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Z Mfeka, A Turner, J E Wolvaardt, D Muganhiri

“…The most popular courses related to the Leader and Manager role were around decision-making in human resources, problem-solving, and managing healthcare teams. …”
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Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of spirobenzovesamicols as potential 11C-PET tracer alternatives to [18F]FEOBV for vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) imaging by Hugo Helbert, Winnie Deuther-Conrad, Michel de Haan, Barbara Wenzel, Gert Luurtsema, Wiktor Szymanski, Peter Brust, Rudi A. J. O. Dierckx, Ben L. Feringa, Philip H. Elsinga

“…New in vitro binding data is also made available for (-)-FEOBV with human-sourced σ1 receptors, revealing a 300-fold stronger affinity for VAChT compared to σ receptors. …”
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Exogenous organic acids promoted phytoremediation by Hydrangea macrophylla in cadmium‑contaminated soil by Yunjing Song, Qian Cheng, Bing Zhao

“…Cadmium (Cd) contaminants with high toxicity and mobility seriously threatens the ecological environment and human safety. Hydrangea macrophylla is a potential plant for Cd-contaminated soil remediation. …”
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Association between the subclinical level of problematic internet use and habenula volume: a look at mediation effect of neuroticism by Toshiya Murai, Hironobu Fujiwara, Qi Dai, Halwa Zakia, Yusuke Kyuragi, Naoya Oishi, Yuzuki Ishikawa, Lichang Yao, Morio Aki

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Antimicrobial and ADME properties of methoxylated, methylated and nitrated 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1 carboxanilides by Lucia Vrablova, Tomas Gonec, Tereza Kauerova, Michal Oravec, Izabela Jendrzejewska, Peter Kollar, Alois Cizek, Josef Jampilek

“…All the compounds were evaluated for antibacterial activities against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and mycobacteria. Cytotoxicity on human cells was also tested. Key results: Three compounds showed activity comparable to clinically used drugs. …”
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The Ethical Challenges of Gamification in Iran: Uncovering the Dark Side by Mona Jami Pour, Hamideh Binaei

“…ObjectiveThe popularity of gamification in business, in areas such as marketing, sales, human resources, and education is growing rapidly. …”
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Space-time Characteristics of 16 PM2.5-bound Phthalates (PAEs) in Ambient Air from Shanghai: Profiles, Sources, Meteorological Effects, and Exposure Risks by Janvier Munyaneza, Md Faysal Hossain, Qilong Jia, Yusen Duan, Guangli Xiu

“…They occur in both particle and gas phases in the air causing threats to human health. In the study in hands, LC-MS/MS was employed for the analysis of PM2.5-PAEs in 128 ambient PM2.5 samples from nine locations (urban, sub-urban and coastal) in Shanghai between February 2015 and September 2021. …”
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Draft genome sequence of a co-harbouring blaNDM-5 and mcr-1.1 Escherichia coli phylogroup A isolate associated with patient colonisation in Ireland by Anna Tumeo, Francesca McDonagh, Aneta Kovarova, Kate Ryan, Christina Clarke, Georgios Miliotis

“…We report the draft genome of a rare instance of carbapenem, fosfomycin and colistin resistant E. coli phylogroup-A, isolated as part of routine screening of a human patient in a clinical setting in Ireland. Methods: E. coli E230738 was identified using MALDI-ToF/MS. …”
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Comparative immobilization of lead, cadmium, and copper in soil using dead bacterial biomass and graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials by Asifa Farooqi, Ejaz ul Haq, Hooria Ikram Raja, Hafiz Abdul Malik, Yousaf Shad Muhammad, Syed Hamza Safeer, Sohail Yousaf, Maximilian Lackner

“…Heavy metals (HM) are known to pose severe harm to the soil, crops, and human beings. The usefulness and efficiency of metal immobilization of Pb, Cd, and Cu ions using different doses of dead bacterial biomass (BM) and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was evaluated and compared in spiked soil. …”
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Increased birth rank of homosexual males: disentangling the older brother effect and sexual antagonism hypothesis by Raymond, Michel, Turek, Daniel, Durand, Valérie, Nila, Sarah, Suryobroto, Bambang, Vadez, Julien, Barthes, Julien, Apostolou, Menelaos, Crochet, Pierre-André

“…However, there is no consensus on whether both FBOE and AE are present in human populations, or if only one of these mechanisms is at play with its effect mimicking the signature of the other mechanism. …”
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Bioelectric stimulation outperforms brain derived neurotrophic factor in promoting neuronal maturation by María del Pilar Diego-Santiago, María Ujué González, Esther María Zamora Sánchez, Nuria Cortes-Carrillo, Carlos Dotti, Francesc Xavier Guix, Sahba Mobini

“…In this study, we demonstrate that ES outperforms BDNF in promoting neuronal maturation in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y. Additionally, we address the question regarding which ES parameters regulate biological responses. …”
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Performance of Banana Peelings Extract as A Natural Coagulant in the Treatment of Surface Water Case Study: River Rwizi, Mbarara. by Asingya, Derrick

“…The existence of suspended solids and other pollutants in water leads to countless drawbacks during water treatment creating deleterious disinfection by-products such as trihalomethanes, Dichlorobromomethane and Trichloroacetic acid after the use of chemical coagulants, which are potentially deleterious to human health and the environment. However, many researchers have come up with different plant-based coagulants to replace Aluminum sulphate thus, the main objective of this research was to the investigate performance of banana peelings extract as a natural coagulant in the treatment of surface water by comparing the coagulation action of the raw and ripe banana peelings extracts against Aluminium sulphate, a chemical coagulant as the control experiment. …”
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Impact of Sexual Harassment on Pupils Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools of Kitumba Sub-County Kabale District. by Twesigomwe, Rossette

“…It happens around all societies and symbolizes a brutal violation of human rights most especially for the weaker sex. …”
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Decentralization and Primary Health Care Service delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality by Julius, Kisembo

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Entrepreneurship skills application among ICT Graduates of Muni University, Uganda by Ritah, Nafuna, Nicholas, Nkamwesiga, Phelix, Businge Mbabazi

“…The results of the study identified that the key entrepreneurship skills acquired by Muni University ICT graduates are: innovativeness; business and economic management; human relations and interpersonal skills; and communication skills. …”
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IGJR issue 1/2018 by IF and FRFG

“… The IGJR publishes articles from the disciplines from the social sciences/humanities, reflecting the current state of research on intergenerational justice. …”
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