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A terapia imunossupressora em pacientes submetidos a transplante renal é fundamental para a prevenção da rejeição do enxerto, embora esteja associada a um risco aumentado de complicações infecciosas e outras reações adversas. Neste contexto, o presente estudo analisou uma amostra de 86 pacientes pós-transplante renal acompanhados na Fundação Hospital Adriano Jorge (FHAJ), em Manaus, Amazonas. A análise demográfica revelou um perfil predominante de homens em faixa etária de meia-idade a idosos, com hipertensão arterial sistêmica como a comorbidade de base mais prevalente.

This article suggested a two stage battery charger with interleaved bridgeless buck-boost based power factor correction (PFC) AC-DC converter at the stage one. The converter front end enhances power factor by the input current shaping with the dc line voltage. The back end provides the battery charged via a half bridge LLC Converter.

The maxillary labial frenum is a mucosal fold that plays a role in lip stability but can present anatomical variations impacting aesthetics, speech, and oral function. This case report presents a 20-year-old female with a maxillary labial frenum attachment (Kotlow Class II) contributing to midline diastema and esthetic concern. A detailed clinical examination, diagnosis, and surgical management via conventional frenectomy are described.

Le présent article vise à étudier l’effet des pratiques sociales sur la fragilité des institutions de microfinance (IMF) dont la COOPEC. La méthode de travail qui s’inscrit dans une approche purement qualitative a combiné les recherches documentaires, les enquêtes et les observations directes au sein de la COOPEC. Aussi, des focus groups ont été effectués avec les membres de la coopérative. L’analyse systémique et la méthode compréhensive ont été mobilisées dans cette étude.

When it comes to the word ‘Behavior’ the only thing we imagine at the first place is the ‘human behavior’, the way of treating or greeting each other or the manners we showcase among us, but the term ‘behavioral biology’ defines a very broad field that involves the study of various habits and mechanism shown by the animals, including ‘we’ the humans too.

Tribal traditional knowledge, art and Culture are an integral part of Indian Culture. The Baiga tribe has preserved its traditional art forms and cultural practices over the centuries. The art and Culture of the Baiga tribe are unique, vibrant and colourful. From the intricate designs on their clothes to the elaborate paintings on their walls, the Baiga art forms are a source of pride for them. Tribal traditional knowledge is an important part of the cultural diversity of the Indian subcontinent. It has been passed down from generation to generation and is still prevalent today.

The sustainability of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) cultivation depends on the quality of available sources of reproductive material (RMS). In Burkina Faso, some planting material of this species comes from RMS with unknown characteristics. This study aims to improve knowledge of cashew RMS in west-central Burkina Faso to support efforts to improve the seed production system. Data were collected from 30 randomly selected RMS on 53 square plots of 2,500 m2. Trunk diameters, tree height were measured, and health status was assessed.

Virtual teaching has become a vital component of contemporary education, providing students around the globe with greater flexibility and accessibility.Virtual teaching allows educators to extend their impact beyond the traditional classroom, connecting with students wherever they are. As part of the rapidly expanding trend of online education, it has become a favoured learning option for many families. This shift to virtual instruction required teachers to embrace new tools and techniques to maintain student engagement and match the effectiveness of in-person teaching.

The study investigates SMEs’ Survival and Thrives in an Inflationary Economy: A Study of Supermarket Retailers in Kano and Jigawa States, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to owners and managers of supermarket retailers that hired at least 10 employees. The questionnaire under primary data cover aspects such as operational costs, revenue changes, employee’s turnover, pricing strategies.

This review evaluates how social media and internet-based platforms can enhance infectious disease surveillance by supplementing traditional epidemiological methods. Drawing from 15 studies published between 2015 and 2023, the paper examines platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Google Trends, Reddit, Wikipedia, Baidu, and Sina Weibo in the context of disease outbreaks like COVID-19, Influenza, Zika, and Ebola across countries including the U.S., China, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia.