Haematological and Biochemical Studies on some Ruminants by LC Chuku, AA Uwakwe

“…These results could point to definite haematological and biochemical similarities in man and ruminants and thus serves as a springboard for further genetic studies using lower vertebrates research models. Keywords: Haemoglobin, glutathione-S-transferase, genotype, erythrocyte J. …”
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The Impact of Norm- and Criterion-Referenced Grading Systems on Students’ Course-Related Expectations by Jingxuan Liu, Michelle Wong, Bridgette Hard

“…We found that, compared to criterion-referenced grading, norm-referenced grading led participants to expect higher performance-goal orientation, lower mastery-goal orientation, lower course self-efficacy, and fewer help-related behaviors. …”
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THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL PROGRESS AND EDUCATION ON CORRUPTION: A CONTINGENCY THEORY PERSPECTIVE by Hatidža Jahić, Merima Činjarević

“…Consistent with a contingency theory, the findings indicate that both social progress-corruption link and education – corruption link are moderated by power distance and individualism. However, support for the moderating effect of two other national culture dimensions (masculinity and uncertainty avoidance) was not found. …”
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Breast-feeding efficacy prognosis by digestive enzymes activity in newborns by G. A. Penzhoyan, G. Yu. Model’, G. F. Korotko

“…Fetal development of different enzyme systems digestive potential develops in different terms, and is significantly lower in the newborn, then in the mother, in premature children it is lower, than in those born often normal gestation term. …”
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The Effects of Warm Air Heater on the Dispersion and Deposition of Particles in an Enclosed Environment by Xi Chen, Jiangyi Li, Xiangxiang Zhang, Shuai Liu, Kapnang Franky, Wanwan Li, Wenfeng Bi

“…To assess the effects of the heater on the dispersion and deposition of 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0 µm particles, we analyzed 18 scenarios with various settings for the output power and outlet orientation. The results indicated higher particle deposition rates when the heater was operating. …”
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN RETAIL SECTOR: ARE EMPLOYEES AWARE OF WHAT THEIR EMPLOYERS ARE DOING? by Martha E. Theron, Michael C. Cant, Johannes A. Wiid

“…The sample size was 229 South African retail employees, from lower-level employees up to middle and senior management. …”
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Nkunimdie Christology: An Akan contextual expression of the Christus Victor motif of atonement by I. Boaheng

“…To address the issue, there is the need to project Christ’s power over evil forces. One of the models of atonement that is helpful in this regard is the Christus Victor which emphasises the victory that Christ won over Satan and his host through his death on the cross. …”
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Federated Learning-Based Load Forecasting for Energy Aggregation Service Providers by HUANG Yichuan, SONG Yuhui, JING Zhaoxia

“…Energy aggregation service providers in the electricity market are highly dependent on the load-forecasting accuracy to maximize their market interests. However，the required forecasting data are typically scattered among different energy suppliers，and owing to data security and privacy concerns，these suppliers are often unwilling to share their data. …”
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Costa cantábrica (Santillana del Mar, España) (2019) by Alberto Cabrerizo

“…There is no tree development because of the power of coastal winds, only a vegetation layer. …”
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN RETAIL SECTOR: ARE EMPLOYEES AWARE OF WHAT THEIR EMPLOYERS ARE DOING? by Martha E. Theron, Michael C. Cant, Johannes A. Wiid

“…The sample size was 229 South African retail employees, from lower-level employees up to middle and senior management. …”
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Tomato Cultivars for Production in Florida by Gene McAvoy

“…McAvoy, is part of the Grower’s IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production. …”
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Pathogenetic Aspects of Oral Cavity Lesions in Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases by N. S. Robakidze, O. B. Shchukina

“…Despite the extensive symptoms of oral manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, aphthous stomatitis is considered more often than other diseases. …”
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Analysis of Chinese adult residents receiving healthy lifestyle advice from medical institutions by Huiyan SUN, Limin WANG, Chun LI, Xiao ZHANG, Zhenping ZHAO, Mei ZHANG

“…ConclusionThe proportions of Chinese adults receiving advice on no smoking, salt reduction, adequate fruit and vegetable intake, fat reduction, adequate exercise, and healthy weight from medical institutions were all relatively low, with the lowest proportion receiving advice on no smoking. Adults with lower education levels, lower income levels, and those residing in rural areas had lower proportions of receiving healthy lifestyle advice.…”
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Life cycle embodied carbon evaluation of a two-bedroom house construction in Ghana: A comparison between stabilized laterite and sancrete building by Theophilus Frimpong Adu, Mohammed D.H. Zebilila, Peter Adzakey, Wilson Ofori Sarkodie, Zakari Mustapha

“…Further research is recommended to include the entire building life cycle, encompassing not only the construction phase but also the operational and end-of-life stages. Air-dried laterite bricks offer a practical and sustainable choice for Ghana's built environment due to their lower embodied carbon footprint and reliance on locally available materials.…”
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The Clinical and Economic Impact of Employees Who Are Care Partners of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Disease Severity by Barry Hendin, Richard A. Brook, Ian A. Beren, Nathan Kleinman, Cindy Fink, Amy L. Phillips, Carroline Lobo

“…Employee care partners of patients with moderate vs mild/severe MS had higher medical and lower sick leave costs. …”
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Utilizing Hip Abduction Strength to Body-Weight Ratios in Return to Sport Decision-Making After ACL Reconstruction by Steven Higbie, Jacquelyn Kleihege, Brian Duncan, Walter R. Lowe, Lane Bailey

“…At 2-years, the <33% group reported lower SANE scores (83.3 ± 21.1 vs 92.83 ± 11.4, P=.05) with no significant differences in re-injuries…”
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The variation in the number of roots and canals morphology of permanent mandibular first molar teeth by using cone beam computed tomography imaging in a sample of Erbil city by Hassan Ali Mahmoyd Albarzanji, Alaa Muhamed Sadiq Muhamed Jamil

“…One hundred patients have been selected from those patients who referred to obtain CBCT for the lower mandibular region, after obtaining consent from these patients and about 141 mandibular first molar teeth were used in this study. …”
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Non-cancerous CT findings as predictors of survival outcome in advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with first-generation EGFR-TKIs. by Pakorn Prakaikietikul, Pattraporn Tajarenmuang, Phumiphat Losuriya, Natee Ina, Thanika Ketpueak, Thanat Kanthawang

“…Enlarged MPA size, low total adiposity, and low subcutaneous fat (lower SAT, lower SATI, and higher VSR) are indicators of poor survival. …”
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HIV viral load suppression rates among adults and children living with HIV in the North West Region of Cameroon: A call for action! by Gladys Fosah E Tayong, Melissa Sander, Comfort Vuchas, Moses Samje, Vera Kum, Pascal Enokbonong, Eugene Yeika, Ndanga Bekombo, Paul Nyibio, Vanessa B Ngwani, Justin Ndié, Njamnshi Wepnyu Yembe, Gloria Ashuntangtang

“…Females had lower viral suppression than males (94% vs. 91%; p<0.001).…”
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