An investigation of factors associated with antenatal care attendance in Gauteng in 2015 by E M Webb, B Girdler-Brown, J Mostert, S Ngcobo

“…This presents challenges in the provision of quality healthcare to both mother and child. There are several studies on the social and cultural reasons for late booking. …”
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Surfing with the tide: Real estate as a hedge against inflation by Malović Marko, Roganović Miloš

“…Recent notable increase in inflation re-woke theoretical and practical disagreements about what causes inflation in the first place, in which ways and to what extent inflation is being costly for both households and investors, and in particular how if at all households are able to protect their modest portfolios. …”
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Vegetation runoff and sediment reduction benefits and influential factor in the Loess Plateau of China: A meta-analysis by Mengrou Jia, Cong Han, Jianzhi Niu, Miao Wang, Linus Zhang, Ronny Berndtsson

“…The results indicate that RRB and SRB are highest in shrubland and lowest in grassland, with SRB generally exceeding RRB across all vegetation types. Both RRB and SRB are influenced by various environmental factors, with mean annual precipitation and vegetation cover exerting the greatest impact. …”
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Dietary probiotic Lactobacillus sp. for yellow tail tetra Astyanax bimaculatus reared at high and low stocking densities improved the feed conversion ratio, final yield, and intest... by Marco Shizuo Owatari, Nicollas Breda Lehmann, Marina de Oliveira Pereira, Andressa Vieira de Moraes, Adolfo Jatobá

“…Furthermore, the intestinal histomorphometric analysis of fish from the probiotic group revealed improvements at both densities. The data from the present research strengthen the perspectives of this species in aquaculture, in addition to confirming the benefits of Lactobacillus sp. as a feed additive for the aquafeed industry.…”
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Trichostatin A suppresses hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in an Alport syndrome model. by Yoon Seok Nam, Eun-Ji Gi, Yoo-Seung Ko, Sungsu Lee, Hyong-Ho Cho

“…The TSA-treated group exhibited a reduction in the levels of oxidative stress markers 4-Hydroxynonenal and 3-Nitrotyrosine, along with a decrease in inflammatory cytokines, in both the mouse cochlea and in vitro HEI-OC1 (House Ear Institute-Organ of Corti 1) cell and HEK (Human Embryonic Kidney)293T cells. …”
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Dye sensitized photocatalytic degradation of congo red and rhodamine B by 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic acid based metal organic frameworks Ni3(BTC)2.12H2O, (Ni0.8Co0.2)3(BTC)2.12H2O... by Kavitha Karuppiah, Anushree Raju, Anuradha Natarajan, Swedha Mohan, Dhinakaran Subramani, Kumaran Rajendran, Vanjinathan Mahalingam, Gopalakrishnan Arumugam, Samikannu Prabu, Kung-Yuh Chiang, Vasanthi Rajaraman

“…Optimal degradation for both dyes occurred at pH 5. The catalyst's stability was confirmed through a recyclability test across four successive cycles. …”
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Esophageal submucosal gland duct adenoma: a case report and literature review by Bing Zhou, Jian Zheng, Ling Huang, Hua Hao

“…Complete en bloc resection with Endoscopicp may be the best strategy for both the diagnosis and treatment of this entity.…”
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Accounting Method for Carbon Emission Obligation on Load Side of Power System Based on Peak Load Characteristics by HUANG Yanlu, HU Xudong, LIN Zhenfu, MA Xiyuan

“…The application results in the 14-node power system show that compared to the initial accounting results of the node carbon intensity allocation method， the load-side carbon emission obligation accounting results based on the user electricity consumption characteristics of the power system are both reasonable and accurate， providing data support for the clean and low-carbon development of the power industry， and have a certain reference value.…”
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Berberine-induced browning and energy metabolism: mechanisms and implications by Aslıhan Alpaslan Ağaçdiken, Zeynep Göktaş

“…While investigating the mechanism of action of berberine, both the AMPK pathway is being examined in more detail and alternative pathways are being explored. …”
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Detection Schemes With Low-Resolution ADCs and Spatial Oversampling for Transmission With Higher-Order Constellations in Terahertz Band by Christian Forsch, Peter Zillmann, Osama Alrabadi, Stefan Brueck, Wolfgang Gerstacker

“…We confirm our analytical results by Monte Carlo simulations. Both a pure line-of-sight (LoS) and a more realistically modeled indoor THz channel are considered. …”
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Impact of artificial intelligence in managing musculoskeletal pathologies in physiatry: a qualitative observational study evaluating the potential use of ChatGPT versus Copilot for... by Christophe Ah-Yan, Ève Boissonnault, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Christopher Mares

“…The responses were evaluated by physiatrists for validity, safety, and usefulness using a 4-point Likert scale (4, most favorable). Results Both ChatGPT and Copilot demonstrated good performance across all measures. …”
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Security protection method based on mimic defense and Paillier encryption for smart IoT terminals by GU Tiansheng, ZENG Fukang, SHAO Sisi, NIE Yijun, JI Zongkai, ZHENG Yulu, SHI Yuchen, LIU Shangdong, JI Yimu

“…Smart internet of things (IoT), with its high flexibility, adaptability, and continuous evolution, brings both new challenges and enhanced user experiences. …”
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Similarities and differences in physiological adaptation to cadmium interactions with nitrogen levels between two aquatic iris life forms in urban wetlands by Zhenzuo Lei, Yuan Jiang, Yanqiong Meng, Yiyong Li, Yucong Li, Tao Hu, Yanjun Ma

“…Our results showed that Cd stress decreased the gas exchange parameters and biomass in both evergreen and deciduous irises. However, the interactions between N and Cd reversed this effect. …”
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The Role of Lactobacillus reuteri DSMZ17648 for Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy (Review of literature and advisory council resolution, February 28, 2018) by V. T. Ivashkin, O. P. Alekseyeva, A. Yu. Baranovsky, Ye. K. Baranskaya, Ye. V. Beloborodova, T. A. Kolesov, N. V. Korochanskaya, K. . Lang, T. L. Lapina, I. V. Mayev, M. V. Mokshina, D. L. Nepomnyashchy, Ye. V. Onuchina, R. G. Sayfutdinov, T. H. Sviridova, V. I. Simanenkov, A. V. Tkachev, A. S. Trukhmanov, L. P. Faizova, I. B. Khlynov, O. B. Khlynova, A. A. Sheptulin

“…DSM17648 strain of L. reuteri form coaggregates with various H. pylori strains and serotypes both in vivo and in vitro. It was revealed that lyophilizate of this strain (PylopassTM) blocks adhesion of H. pylori to epithelial cells as well. …”
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Early Diagnosis and Severity Assessment of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease and Coconut Caterpillar Infestation Using Deep Learning-Based Image Processing Techniques by Samitha Vidhanaarachchi, Janaka L. Wijekoon, W. A. Shanaka P. Abeysiriwardhana, Malitha Wijesundara

“…In particular, Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease (WCWLD) and Coconut Caterpillar Infestation (CCI) damage coconut trees, causing severe coconut production loss in Sri Lanka and nearby coconut-producing countries. Currently, both WCWLD and CCI are detected through on-field human observations, a process that is not only time-consuming but also limits the early detection of infections. …”
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The Impact of Reich’s Vegetotherapy on Emotional Regulation and Postural Balance in Military Personnel: A Non-Pharmacological Approach to Combat Stress by Sana Khadhrani, Imed Touhemi, Amri Hammami, Chiraz Goumni, Jihen Khalfoun, Mohanad Omar, Rebai Haithem, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman

“…Military operations subject soldiers to intense stress, which can adversely affect both their emotional regulation and physical balance. …”
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Enhancing reading achievement through a timed reading approach: A quasi-experimental study in the Saudi EFL context by Abduljalil Hazaea

“…In this intervention, the syllabus breakdown was modified to serve TR. Both language instructors and the students of the experimental group were oriented and trained on the techniques of TR. …”
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EVALUATION SUBSTATION PROTECTION SYSTEM FROM LIGHTNING STRIKES AT 150KV JATIGEDE SUBSTATION by Taryo Taryo, Ostadz Al Karim, Jajang Nur Sapaat

“…When the grounding current at touch and step voltages is considered, the values become 442.87730 kV and 616.17712 kV. Both exceed the allowed levels of 626 and 2,216 V.…”
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Navigating global fashion policy: labor, environment, and future directions for sustainability by Meital Peleg Mizrachi

“… In the past decade, numerous policies and regulations have emerged to promote sustainable fashion, addressing both environmental and social issues across textile, clothing, footwear, and leather value chains. …”
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Delphi consensus survey: the opinions of patients living with refractory ulcerative proctitis and the health care professionals who care for them by Philip Smith, Stuart Bloom, Christian Selinger, Ailsa Hart, Christopher Lamb, Anjan Dhar, Helen Steed, Matthew Brookes, Jonathan Macdonald, Ian Arnott, Shellie Radford, Gordon W Moran, Susan Ritchie, Victoria Fletcher, Jonathan Segal, N Sharma, Shahida Din, Daniel Gaya, J Butterworth, S Andrews, P Adams, Deborah Morris, Pearl Avery, Philip Oppong, Mario Guslandi, Maro Kyriacou, Rachel Linger, Madhoor Ramdeen, John Appleton, John Anneh, B Kussel

“…Following completion of three Delphi survey rounds, all 14 statements reached consensus following appropriate revision.Conclusions We established consensus on the thoughts and opinions related to refractory proctitis from both the experts who manage this disease and the patients living with it. …”
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