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Open AccessNational chlorhexidine coverage and factors associated with newborn umbilical cord care in Bangladesh and Nepal: a cross-sectional analysis using household data
Preventable newborn deaths are a global tragedy with many of these deaths concentrated in the first week and day of life. A simple low-cost intervention, chlorhexidine cleansing of the umbilical cord, can prev...
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Cultural Intelligence as a Strategic Approach to Change Management & the Mediating Role of Learning Organization
In the dynamic landscape of organizational settings marked by continual changes, transformations, and diverse interactions, businesses grapple with the simultaneous management of these challenges. Within this ...
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Altered DTI scalars in the hippocampus are associated with morphological and structural changes after traumatic brain injury
Blunt and diffuse injury is a highly prevalent form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) which can result in microstructural alterations in the brain. The blunt impact on the brain can affect the immediate contact ...
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Study of chromate (VI) removal via sequential combined fenton’s process and adsorption by nano-magnesium oxide-modified wood biochar for tannery wastewater treatment
This study explored the combined treatment approach to facilitate the treatment of tannery wastewater through Fenton's reagents and batch adsorption method, which involved the use of low-cost wood biochar. Low...
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Open AccessReversal of biological age in multiple rat organs by young porcine plasma fraction
Young blood plasma is known to confer beneficial effects on various organs in mice and rats. However, it was not known whether plasma from young adult pigs rejuvenates old rat tissues at the epigenetic level; ...
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Development and Characterization of Modified Chitosan Lipopolyplex for an Effective siRNA Delivery
Cytotoxicity, speedy degradation, and limited cellular absorption are the foremost features influencing the successful delivery of RNAs. Chitosan (Cs) is a polymer that offers an advantage due to its bio-compa...
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The Potential Application of Blockchain in Green Finance
The increasing concern for environmental sustainability has led to the emergence of green finance, which focuses on investing in environmentally friendly projects and promoting sustainable development. Blockch...
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Formulation, Development, and Comparative Study of Azelastine-Loaded Temperature Sensitive In Situ Gelling Micelles for Allergic Conjunctivitis
The current investigative study was performed to analyze and compare the effect of gellan gum-mixed poloxamer 407 as compared to plain poloxamer 407 on the in situ gelling behavior as well as drug release of t...
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Coloaded Surface–Modified PLGA Nanoparticles for Sustained Ocular Delivery of Levofloxacin and Flurbiprofen
The purpose of the present work was to develop levofloxacin-flurbiprofen coloaded PLGA (LEV-FLU-PLGA) nanoparticles with surface modification using chitosan to attain mucoadhesion for the treatment of bacteria...
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Analysis of RNA Interference Targeted Against Human Antigen R (HuR) to Reduce Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Protein Expression in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
VEGF-A or vascular endothelial growth factor-A is an important factor in enabling neovascularization and angiogenesis. VEGF-A is regulated transcriptionally as well as post transcriptionally. Human antigen R (...
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Open AccessYoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP): A Qualitative Study Exploring the Trial Team’s Facilitators and Challenges in Conducting a Feasibility Trial in India
In India, around 77 million people are at high risk of develo** type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yoga interventions can be effective in preventing T2DM. We conducted a feasibility randomized controlled trial...
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Open AccessMaternal healthcare use by women with disabilities in Rajasthan, India: a secondary analysis of the Annual Health Survey
Women with disabilities face a number of barriers when accessing reproductive health services, including maternal healthcare. These include physical inaccessibility, high costs, transportation that is not acce...
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A Delphi Study to Prioritize Evidence-Based Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease Care in India
Providing quality cardiovascular disease (CVD) care in low resource setting requires understanding of priority and effective interventions. This study aimed to identify and prioritize evidence-based quality im...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
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Open AccessYoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial
Many Indians are at high risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The blood glucose level can be improved through a healthy lifestyle (such as physical activity and a healthy diet). Yoga can help in T2DM preve...
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Formulation development and evaluation of therapeutic contact lens loaded with ganciclovir
In the present investigation ganciclovir (GAN) loaded microparticles dispersed in hydrogel-based contact lenses were fabricated, characterized and evaluated for eye irritation.
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Liposome-polyethylenimine complexes for the effective delivery of HuR siRNA in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a vision-impairing complication of diabetes, damaging the retinal microcirculatory system. Overexpression of VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) is implicated in the pathogen...
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Effective removal of Cr(VI) ions from the aqueous solution by agro-waste-based biochar: an exploration of batch and column studies
In the present study, the thermal conversion of Arachis hypogaea (groundnut) husk into biochar and its subsequent application in the adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) from an aqueous solution has been studied. The SEM...
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Correction to: Jaya-ITDF control strategy based frequency regulation of multi microgrid utilizing energy stored in high voltage direct current-link capacitors
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Jaya-ITDF control strategy-based frequency regulation of multi-microgrid utilizing energy stored in high-voltage direct current-link capacitors
Microgrids having renewable energies like wind and solar necessitate competent control and optimization to ensure system frequency stability. The intermittent behavior of the wind and solar influences the syst...
