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Individual and community level factors associated with modern contraceptive utilization among women in Ethiopia: Multilevel modeling analysis

by Hailay Gebrekidan, Mussie Alemayehu, Gurmesa Tura Debelew

Background

Modern contraceptive utilization is the most effective intervention to tackle unintended pregnancy and thereby reduce abortion and improve maternal, child, and newborn health. However, multilevel factors related to low modern contraceptive utilization and the robust analysis required for decision-making were scarce in Ethiopia.

Objective

To investigate the individual and community-level predictors of modern contraceptive... Читать дальше...

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Comprehensive evaluation of digital village development in the context of rural revitalization: A case study from Jiangxi Province of China

by Huixin Liu, Yuqian Zhang, Simeng Wang, Hui Zhao

Digital rural construction is a key strategic direction to promote China’s rural revitalization and alleviate global climate problems. In order to put forward feasible suggestions for the subsequent development and ensure the smooth development of digital village construction, how to reflect the development level of the digital village through scientific and reasonable comprehensive evaluation has become an urgent problem to be solved. This... Читать дальше...

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Attitude toward vaccination against COVID-19 and acceptance of the national “QazVac” vaccine in the Aktobe city population, West Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional survey

by Saltanat T. Urazayeva, Saulesh S. Kurmangaliyeva, Asset A. Kaliyev, Kymbat Sh. Tussupkaliyeva, Arman Issimov, Aisha B. Urazayeva, Zhuldyz K. Tashimova, Nadiar M. Mussin, Toleukhan Begalin, Aimeken A. Amanshiyeva, Gulaiym Zh. Nurmaganbetova, Shara M. Nurmukhamedova, Saule Balmagambetova

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Associations of appendicular lean mass and abdominal adiposity with insulin resistance in older adults: A cross-sectional study

by Justin J. Cheng, Li-Jung Liang, Cathy C. Lee

Loss of lean muscle mass and accumulation of adipose tissue are changes associated with aging. Previous studies have documented various components of body composition as predictors for insulin resistance. The objective of this study was to investigate whether components of body composition—appendicular lean mass (ALM) and/or abdominal fat mass (AFM)—correlate with insulin resistance in older men and women. This was a cross-sectional study of 92 older men and women. Читать дальше...

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Correction: Delayed ART initiation in “Test and Treat era” and its associated factors among adults receiving antiretroviral therapy at public health institutions in Northwest Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study

by Berihun Bantie, Gebrie Kassaw Yirga, Moges Wubneh Abate, Abreham Tsedalu Amare, Adane Birhanu Nigat, Agmasie Tigabu, Gashaw Kerebeh, Tigabu Desie Emiru, Nigusie Selomon Tibebu, Chalie Marew Tiruneh, Natnael Moges Misganaw, Dessie Temesgen, Molla Azmeraw Bizuayehu, Ahmed Nuru Muhamed, Endalk Getasew Hiruy, Amare Kassaw

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Modelling daisy quorum drive: A short-term bridge across engineered fitness valleys

by Frederik J. H. de Haas, Léna Kläy, Florence Débarre, Sarah P. Otto

Engineered gene-drive techniques for population modification and/or suppression have the potential for tackling complex challenges, including reducing the spread of diseases and invasive species. Gene-drive systems with low threshold frequencies for invasion, such as homing-based gene drive, require initially few transgenic individuals to spread and are therefore easy to introduce. The self-propelled behavior of such drives presents a double-edged sword... Читать дальше...

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Two distinct regulatory systems control pulcherrimin biosynthesis in Bacillus subtilis

by Nicolas L. Fernandez, Lyle A. Simmons

Regulation of transcription is a fundamental process that allows bacteria to respond to external stimuli with appropriate timing and magnitude of response. In the soil bacterium Bacillus subtilis, transcriptional regulation is at the core of developmental processes needed for cell survival. Gene expression in cells transitioning from exponential phase to stationary phase is under the control of a group of transcription factors called transition state regulators (TSRs). Читать дальше...

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Inferring fungal growth rates from optical density data

by Tara Hameed, Natasha Motsi, Elaine Bignell, Reiko J. Tanaka

Quantifying fungal growth underpins our ability to effectively treat severe fungal infections. Current methods quantify fungal growth rates from time-course morphology-specific data, such as hyphal length data. However, automated large-scale collection of such data lies beyond the scope of most clinical microbiology laboratories. In this paper, we propose a mathematical model of fungal growth to estimate morphology-specific growth rates from easy-to-collect... Читать дальше...

Athletics Nation 

Elephant Rumblings: More injury updates

Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images

MLB news roundup

Welcome to Thursday everyone! The weekend is within reach.

The A’s released a trio of injury updates yesterday evening, all pitcher-related:

A's injuries:
- Alex Wood is shut down from throwing for at least 10-14 days and will be reevaluated
- Osvaldo Bido is progressing from his blister and A's are looking at him as a rotation option
- Luis Medina will pitch for Triple-A Las Vegas and is eligible to return on May 27

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Let's Go Tribe 

Yorman Gomez and Zach Jacobs impress as three Guardians affiliates sweep

Cleveland Guardians minor league recap for Thursday, May 16, 2024

Akron RubberDucks 4, Altoona Curve 3

Box Score · RubberDucks improve to 23-12

Akron only managed six hits and two walks, but the RubberDucks strung their hits together for three runs in the sixth inning to take the lead for good.

Alexfri Planez went 2-for-4 and Connor Kokx went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a stolen base.

#Guardians 24yr old OF prospect Connor Kokx with a pair of hits today (2-3... Читать дальше...