Background At present, the discovery of new biomarkers is of great significance for the early diagnosis, treatment and prognosis assessment of ovarian cancer.Previous findings indicated that aberrant G-protein-coupled receptor 176 (GPR176) expression might contribute to tumorigenesis and subsequent progression.However, the expression of GPR176 and
Prevalence of trachoma and associated factors in students from the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Trachoma is the leading cause of blindness in the world, especially in undeveloped countries, due to its association with poor socioeconomic and sanitation conditions.This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of trachoma among students from the Handbags and Wallets Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, one of the poorest regi
A Review of Research on Urban Playability from a Social Justice Perspective
Playability is an attribute that refers to the ability to stimulate individual responses or collective action in an immersive activity in an exploratory way.Playability is an important component of the enjoyment and well-being of urban dwellers, has the potential to stimulate urban vitality and is an important expression of the inclusiveness and eq
Digital Communication and Multimodal Features: Functioning of Emoji in Interpersonal Communication
Technical advances and digital means of communication have led to the development of digital semiotics which is characterised by its multimodality and abounds in paralinguistic elements such as emojis, emoticons, memes, etc.These extralinguistic elements serve as a compensatory mechanism in the new communication means.The increasing interest of use