Elucidating the effects of manganese on the growth and cadmium accumulation of OsNRAMP5 mutant rice by Xian’an Yu, Qiuqin Zhou, Xin-Yuan Huang, Mingxue Chen, Jiawen Zhou, Tong Zhou, Pengjie Hu, Xia Pan, Miaomiao Cheng, Yongming Luo, Peter Christie, Longhua Wu

“…Thus, the results demonstrated the greater Mn-deficiency sensitivity and higher Mn requirement of ZA7 compared to ZZ35, shedding new light on the wider application of OsNRAMP5 mutant rice under different Mn conditions.…”
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Safety and efficacy of total colectomy with D3 lymph node dissection at colorectal cancer, developed at inflammatory bowel diseases (case control study) by P. V. Tsarkov, I. A. Tulina, S. K. Efetov, Yu. E. Kitsenko, D. N. Fedorov

“…Aim of investigation. To compare results of radical surgery in IBD-associated colorectal cancer (IBD-CRC) and sporadic colorectal cancer (spCRC) patients. …”
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Influence of diglyme and cumene additives upon emission and combustion behaviour of diverse biodiesel fuelled diesel engine by Swarup Kumar Nayak, Dinesh Babu Munuswamy, Ganesan Subbiah, Mallireddy Naresh, Yuvarajan Devarajan

“…Emission analysis revealed significant reductions in CO (53.52 %), HC (81.25 %), NOx (26.11 %), and smoke opacity (25.79 %) for MME15+DG5 compared to diesel. These findings underscore the potential of (diglyme and cumene) additives enhanced biodiesel blends as sustainable, efficient alternatives to conventional diesel, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (SDG 13) and fostering responsible energy production and consumption (SDG 12), while promoting access to clean energy solutions (SDG 7).…”
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Exploring the genetic correlation and causal relationships between breast cancer and meningioma using bidirectional Mendelian randomization by Lu Ding, Bo Chen, Zhou Zhou, Zhaojun Mei, Kan Cao, Xinyu Lu, Wei Chen

“…Abstract Previous studies have indicated a significantly higher prevalence of breast cancer (BC) among female patients with meningioma compared to the general female population. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the causal relationship between BC and meningioma at the genetic level. …”
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Older adults’ Internet use behavior and its association with accelerometer-derived physical activity by Yen-Yu Chung, Jiaren Chen, Mei-Chun Lin, Ruo-Lan Liu, Jenn-Bang Wu, Hsin-Chang Tsai, Ting-Fu Lai, Ting-Fu Lai, Yung Liao, Yung Liao, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Jong-Hwan Park

“…The group that used the Internet with moderate frequency exhibited higher daily step counts than the group that used the Internet with low frequency or not at all (moderate frequency: 7,888 steps > low frequency or no use: 6,070.6 steps). Compared to the group that used the Internet at a moderate frequency, older adults with a low frequency or those who did not use the Internet were less likely to meet the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding PA [odds ratio (OR): 0.242; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.077–0.751].ConclusionOlder adults with a low frequency of Internet use or those who did not use the Internet (i.e., those who used the Internet less than once a week or not at all, respectively) were less likely to meet the WHO’s recommended levels for PA than older adults who used the Internet with moderate frequency. …”
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Physicochemical properties of water quality of Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho communities located along Otamiri-oche River in Etche Ethnic Nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria by BM Onyegeme-Okerenta, C Obia, MO Wegwu

“…The laboratory results of the selected physico-chemical parameters when compared with the world health organization (WHO) standard showed that all the selected physico-chemical parameters were within the world health organization (WHO) permissible in both rainy and dry season except pH. …”
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Exploring the impact and mechanisms of behavioral activation on sleep disorders in colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial by Anlong Li, Runze Huang, Han Ge, Dajie Liu, Shaochun Liu, Yingxue Jia, Jiaying Chai, Xinyi Zheng, Lijun Liu, Chen Gan, Jian Xu, Ling Cheng, Mingjun Zhang, Huaidong Cheng

“…Results The BA group experienced significant improvements in sleep disturbances (Wald's χ2 = 7.979, P = 0.019), enhanced quality of life (Wald's χ2 = 6.435.P = 0.04), and reduced psychological distress (Wald's χ2 = 56.728, P < 0.001) compared to the UC group. Physical activity (P < 0.001) partially mediated the intervention effects of BA on sleep disturbances, while activation (P = 0.073) demonstrated marginal mediating effects. …”
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Computational modeling of bone allograft reconstruction following femoral shaft tumor resection: Investigating the impact of supplementary plate fixation. by Petr Boháč, Vasileios Apostolopoulos, Petr Marcián, Tomáš Tomáš, Michal Mahdal, Tomáš Návrat

“…The purpose of the present study is to compare plating fixation methods of diaphyseal allografts after intercalary resection of the femur.…”
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The Association of Joint Power Kinetic Variables with Running Injuries: A Case-Control Study by Matt Dewald, Jennifer Dalland, Josie Stockland

“…Two sample T-tests were used to compare peak power variables at the hips, knees, and ankles between non-injured and injured runners. …”
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Shared decision-making competency and its associated factors among palliative care nurses: a cross-sectional study in China by Junchen Guo, Sishan Jiang, Yunyun Dai, Xianghua Xu, Chaoyi Liu, Yongyi Chen

“…Nurses with postgraduate education, SDM training experience, and high EA demonstrated higher levels of SDM competency compared to those without these attributes. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating structured SDM training programs in nursing education and professional development initiatives, particularly focused on building empathy skills.…”
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Protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial examining the effects of temporarily pausing Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy to coincide with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination... by Abhishek Abhishek, Jonathan A Cook, Helen M Parry, Anne Francis, Lelia Duley, Vicki S Barber, Paul Moss, Nicholas Peckham

“…This study aims to determine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) if a 3-week pause in Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy (BTKi) starting 1 week before delivery of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster, improves vaccine immune response when compared with continuation of BTKi.Methods and analysis An open-label, randomised controlled superiority trial will be conducted in haematology clinics in approximately 10 UK National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. …”
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Accuracy of the SWAY Mobile Cognitive Assessment Application by Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell, Melissa A. Muzeau, Lindsay Luinstra, Jared Goering, Ryan Z. Amick

“…Furthermore, the SWAY CA application appears to be comparable to the ImPACT QT and serve as a valid tool for assessing reaction time measures…”
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ucumeropsis mannii seed oil protects against Bisphenol A- induced testicular mitochondrial damages by Patrick Maduabuchi, Aja, Hilary Akobi, Ogwoni, Peter Chinedu, Agu, Ejike Ugbala, Ekpono, Joshua Nonso, Awoke, Oliver Ugochukwu, Ukachi, Obasi Uche, Orji, Boniface Anthony, Ale, Chinonso Peter, Nweke, Esther Ugo, Alum, Darlington C., Chukwu, Christian E., Offor, Atamgba Agbor, Asuk, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Ojochenemi E., Yakubu, J. B., Akob, Onyedika Gabriel, Ani, Chinaza Godswill, Awuchi

“…BPA + CMSO-treated group showed a significant increase in GPx activity compared with BPA-exposed rats. CMSO treatment significantly increased catalase activity in comparison with that of rats exposed to BPA. …”
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The Impact of Abatwa Settlement Patterns on their Social Economic Development: A Case Study of Kisoro Municipality. by Ahishakiye, Vincent

“…In cases of conflicts between the Batwa over land, it became hard to settle such disputes without documents of ownership showing clear land boundaries. Most of the projects set by NGOs require land set up, and without land their implementation is hindered. …”
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Examining Family Influence on the Academic Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Hamurwa Sub-County, Rubanda District. by Kiconco, Kate

“…The study findings found revealed that majority 56% of the respondents were males compared to females. Most other respondents stayed with mothers and both parents. …”
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Design and Simulation of a Cutting Mechanism for a Millet Harvesting Machine. by Twebazibwe, Edson

“…This means that they will spend less time, money, and labor compared to when harvesting using a mere knife and will save huge amounts of money that would have been spent on buying heavy machinery like reapers which are even too expensive for the local farmers. …”
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Suitability of Sand as Improvement to Mechanical Properties of Laterite Soil for Road Subbase. by Tumusiime, Darious

“…The CBR value is calculated by comparing the load-bearing capacity of the soil to that of a standard aggregate. …”
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Effect of Government Agricultural Extension Services on Farm Income Among Banana Farmers in Kashenshero Town Council Mitooma District. by Aijuka, Bright

“…Farmers who had regular access to extension services reported higher farm income compared to those with limited or no access. Qualitative insights further elucidated the pathways through which extension services influence farm income, including improved adoption of agricultural technologies, enhanced crop productivity, and access to market information. …”
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Performance Management Innovations and Local Government Employees Performance in Kabale District: A case Study of Kabale District Local Government Administration. by Alex, Museveni

“…The study recommended that performance indicators in local governments be divided into two distinct areas, namely internal management (internal focus) and public accountability (external focus), that Policy makers at national and local level need to ensure that there are performance management systems that enable the performance of councils to be compared over time, between authorities, and with similar organizations elsewhere, Public services in districts should make more use of approaches involving benchmark competition and international comparisons, Policy makers need to consider alternative means for promoting cost-cutting innovations, that policy makers at national and local levels encourage leadership capacity and organizational culture.…”
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Lessons learned from implementation of the Workload Indicator of Staffing Need (WISN) methodology: An international Delphi study of expert users. by Grace , Nyendwoha Namaganda, Audrey, Whitright, Everd, Bikaitwoha Maniple

“…Due to its relative simplicity compared to previous methods, the WISN has been used extensively, particularly after its computerization in 2010. …”
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