GENDER EQUALITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY by KAZEEM ADEREMI ASIYANBI, AHMED YUSUF BABATUNDE, ADENIYI MICHAEL ADEWUSI

“…This study investigates the role of civil society in promoting gender equality and economic development in Nigeria. …”
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CircRNAs as Possible Potential Biomarkers for Breast Cancer Prognosis and Chemotherapy Response: A Comprehensive Study by Saba Mirzaei, Mahdieh Salimi, Hossein Mozdarani

“…Conclusion: These findings provide valuable insights for the development of novel  strategies in the management and treatment of breast cancer. However, further studies are required to validate the clinical utility of these circRNAs as biomarkers and to explore their underlying mechanisms in breast cancer progression. …”
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The association between cognitive frailty and the risk of fall occurrence in older adults: a meta-analysis of cohort studies by Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Yu Wu, Yu Wu, Yu Wu, Zongke Long, Simeng Zhang, Shicai Wu, Shicai Wu, Shicai Wu

“…BackgroundCognitive frailty increases the risk of fall occurrence. However, previous studies have shown inconsistent correlations between cognitive frailty and the risk of fall occurrence.ObjectiveTo systematically review studies and explore the association between cognitive frailty and the risk of fall occurrence.MethodsDatabases were systematically searched. …”
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Mechanisms of T-cell Depletion in Tumors and Advances in Clinical Research by Xiangfei Su, Mi Zhang, Hong Zhu, Jingwen Cai, Zhen Wang, Yuewei Xu, Li Wang, Chen Shen, Ming Cai

“…Abstract T lymphocytes (T cells) are essential components of the adaptive immune system that play a vital role in identifying and eliminating infected and tumor cells. …”
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Mapping genomic regions affecting sensitivity to bovine respiratory disease on chromosome X using selective DNA pooling by Ehud Lipkin, Maria Giuseppina Strillacci, Miri Cohen-Zinder, Harel Eitam, Moran Yishay, Morris Soller, Carlotta Ferrari, Alessandro Bagnato, Ariel Shabtay

“…Chromosome X is a special attractive target for gene mapping in light of reports on both sexual dimorphism in immunity and higher susceptibility of males to this disease. However, diagnosis is challenging and clinical signs often go undetected. …”
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Celestial Resistance by Maryia Rusak

“…Not surprisingly, expectations of a new computerised modernity did not materialise, and the project was plagued by endless problems that seemed to be divine acts of resistance to which only celestial bodies could provide a solution. However, as this essay argues, these resistances can be considered sites of rupture, where the conflict between different cosmotechnics becomes apparent.  …”
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Museomics and morphological analyses of historical and contemporary peninsular Italian wolf (Canis lupus italicus) samples by Elena Fabbri, Antonia Vecchiotti, Federica Mattucci, Edoardo Velli, Vilde Arntzen Engdal, Nicola Baccetti, Adriano De Faveri, Pavel Hulva, Barbora Černá Bolfíková, Urmas Saarma, Elisabetta Cilli, Romolo Caniglia

“…Abstract After centuries of decline and protracted bottlenecks, the peninsular Italian wolf population has naturally recovered. However, an exhaustive comprehension of the effects of such a conservation success is still limited by the reduced availability of historical data. …”
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Biology of Predatory Fire Caterpillar, Sycanus sp. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), when fed Alternative with Black Soldier Fly Maggots (Hermetia illucens) by Nadila Hayati, Rusli Rustam, Irwin Mirza Umami, Andriyani Prasetiyowati

“…The sex ratio also showed fewer males than females (2:3). …”
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The application research of ancient calligraphy recognition model based on improved filtering and AI technology in calligraphy education in colleges and universities by Xing You

“…Abstract With the increase of Chinese emphasis on calligraphy education, more and more students choose to learn calligraphy courses in colleges. However, the present process of calligraphy education lacks enough content of appreciation and learning of stele characters of ancient calligraphers. …”
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RGD-HSA-TAC nanoparticles targeted delivery of tacrolimus and attenuation of podocyte injury in diabetic kidney disease by Zhaochen Guo, Shaohui Gao, Feng Xu, Zige Chen, Qinger Wang, Zhaojie Liu, Ziyue Wang, Weisong Qin, Caihong Zeng, Zhihong Liu, Hao Bao

“…Abstract Background Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a prevalent and severe complication of diabetes and plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis and progression of DKD. …”
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Massively parallel variant-to-function mapping determines functional regulatory variants of non-small cell lung cancer by Congcong Chen, Yang Li, Yayun Gu, Qiqi Zhai, Songwei Guo, Jun Xiang, Yuan Xie, Mingxing An, Chenmeijie Li, Na Qin, Yanan Shi, Liu Yang, Jun Zhou, Xianfeng Xu, Ziye Xu, Kai Wang, Meng Zhu, Yue Jiang, Yuanlin He, Jing Xu, Rong Yin, Liang Chen, Lin Xu, Juncheng Dai, Guangfu Jin, Zhibin Hu, Cheng Wang, Hongxia Ma, Hongbing Shen

“…Abstract Genome-wide association studies have identified thousands of genetic variants associated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), however, it is still challenging to determine the causal variants and to improve disease risk prediction. …”
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Affective-Sexual Health Promotion in Early Childhood: Critical Review in The Context of Childcare and Education in Costa Rica by Milvia Rodríguez Sánchez, Laura Brenes Vásquez

“…Studies are analyzed from the point of view of the regulatory and operational frameworks on which education on this topic in Costa Rica is based. …”
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Decentralized identifiers based IoT data trusted collection by Baitao Zhang, Rui Shi, Xiaolin Li, Mengjiao Zhang

“…However, the CA model is inherently centralized, while blockchain-based solutions suffer from relatively low efficiency. …”
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DeepReducer: A linear transformer-based model for MEG denoising by Hui Xu, Li Zheng, Pan Liao, Bingjiang Lyu, Jia-Hong Gao

“…Measuring event-related magnetic fields (ERFs) in magnetoencephalography (MEG) is crucial for investigating perceptual and cognitive information processing in both neuroscience research and clinical practice. However, the magnitude of the ERF in cortical sources is comparable to the noise in a single trial. …”
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION, TRADE OPENNESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: THE CASE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Yilmaz Onur Ari

“… The paper examines the renewable energy con-sumption-trade openness-economic growth ne-xus for Bosnia and Herzegovina using annual time series data covering the period of 1994-2015. The variables in the analysis were checked using Augmented Dickey Fuller test statistics. …”
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An unusual surgical complication: Slipped molar lodged in vocal cords and its anesthetic management by Ameerunnisha begum, Ramsesh Manohar Ram, Monisha Prasad

“…Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of anaesthesiologist's role in emergency management and comprehensive preparedness in dental practice.…”
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Cadmium exposure increases insecticide sensitivity of Sogatella furcifera (Horváth) by decrease the diversity of symbiotic bacteria by Yanfei Zhu, Yu Wu, Xiangjie Li, Yujie Li, Zichao Zheng, Qiao Gao, Wenbing Ding, Hualiang He, Lin Qiu, Youzhi Li

“…Cadmium (Cd) is a prevalent environmental pollutant in agricultural ecosystems, particularly within paddy ecosystems, is readily absorbed by rice and enter herbivorous insects through the food chain, thereby influencing the implementation of integrated pest management strategies. However, the effect and mechanisms of Cd exposure on the sensitivity of pests in paddy to insecticides remain unclear. …”
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Micromechanical behavior of the apple fruit cuticle investigated by Brillouin light scattering microscopy by Timm Landes, Bishnu P. Khanal, Hans Lukas Bethge, Tina Lehrich, Maximilian Seydi Kilic, Franz Renz, Miroslav Zabic, Moritz Knoche, Dag Heinemann

“…Abstract The cuticle is a polymeric membrane covering all plant aerial organs of primary origin. …”
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EFFECT OF PUBLIC DEBT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA by Biliqees Ayoola ABDULMUMIN

“…The study employed secondary data, which was sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical bulletin over a period of 33 years from 1987 to 2020. The study adopted expost facto research design. …”
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Honey Bee Tracheal Mite, Acarapis woodi (Rennie) (Arachnida: Acarina: Tarsonemidae) by Harold A. Denmark, Harvey L. Cromroy, Malcolm T. Stanford

“…In combination with other adverse conditions, however, heavy mite infestations may cause a reduction in bee activity. …”
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