Smart Campus Tools by Bart Valks

“…The main research question is: How can smart campus tools optimally contribute to the match between demand for and supply of space, both on the current campus and on the future campus? To answer the research question, this PhD dissertation explores the use of Smart campus tools in Dutch and international contexts, at universities and other organisations. …”
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The impact of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation emitting devices on the male reproductive system by Michał Sienkiewicz, Bartosz Pawłowski, Magdalena Kłusek, Dorota Zatłoka-Mazur, Filip Klimas, Kacper Rusiński, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz

“…The aim of the study was to analyse the current state of knowledge on the impact of NIR emitted by modern devices on the functioning of the male reproductive system and to identify possible mechanisms behind it. …”
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Integrating sustainable urban development and student housing to enhance urban social welfare (case study: Ho Chi Minh City) by N. Lai, P. Tran

“…ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest urban center, is experiencing rapid urbanization, which, combined with a growing student population, has led to an increased demand for student housing. This study aims to assess the current state of student housing in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on the gap between housing supply and demand in the context of the city’s urban development and sustainability goals.METHODS: A mixed-methods approach was utilized to analyze the student housing landscape in Ho Chi Minh City. …”
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Chinese Economic Diplomacy before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic by E. I. Safronova

“…The fourth section analyses new challenges faced by China’s economic diplomacy in the context of the pandemic. These challenges have both an objective (the need for quick national economic recovery) and subjective dimensions. …”
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自发性脑出血术后早期使用阿司匹林的可能性：来自中国学者的首个脑出血围手术期管理高级别循证依据 Possibility of Early Use of Aspirin after Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Surgery: The First High-Level Evidence-Based Evidenc... by 周航，陈高(ZHOU Hang, CHEN Gao)

“…In this context, patients who survive after intracerebral hemorrhage surgery have a significantly increased risk of major cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular events. …”
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Support of Equal and Unequal Income Distribution: the Role of Perceived Threats by I.S. Prusova, A.S. Gorokhova

“…This induces the question about the role of perceived threats in support of different principles of income distribution in the Russian context. <br><strong>Study design. </strong>The current study tested a model in which internal, societal threats, subjective perception of threats were included as predictors, support for equal and unequal distribution &ndash; as dependent variables, and socio-demographic characteristics &ndash; as control variables. …”
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Effect of Nursing Care Strategy on Functional Outcomes among Patients after First Time Stroke by Marwa M. Ali, Rasha F. Mohamed, Amina A. Mahmoud

“… Context: Strokes are life-changing events not merely affect a person physically but also emotionally as it may result in physical disabilities, which lead to functional disabilities as difficulties carrying out daily activities as working, walking, talking, eating, bathing, with loss of energy in addition to depressive status as a result of functional disabilities. …”
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An overview of drug‐induced sodium channel blockade and changes in cardiac conduction: Implications for drug safety by Khuram W. Chaudhary, Colleen E. Clancy, Pei‐Chi Yang, Jennifer B. Pierson, Alan L. Goldin, John E. Koerner, Todd A. Wisialowski, Jean‐Pierre Valentin, John P. Imredy, Armando Lagrutta, Simon Authier, Robert Kleiman, Philip T. Sager, Peter Hoffmann, Michael K. Pugsley

“…Drug‐dependent block of Nav1.5 current (INa) can lead to significant alterations in cardiac electrophysiology, potentially resulting in conduction slowing and an increased risk of proarrhythmic events. …”
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METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTIVITIES IN THE MILITARY SECTOR UNDER CONDITIONS OF ENSURING FINANCIAL SECURITY by Myroslav Kryshtanovych, Oleksandr Nazarenko, Serhii Bazyka, Oleksii Vasyliev, Anna Munko, Yaroslav Panas

“…In such circumstances, it is crucial to evaluate current anti-corruption measures to ensure financial security. …”
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Low-cost nano biochar: a sustainable approach for drought stress mitigation in faba bean (Vicia faba L.) by Heba Ibrahim Abd El-Moaty, Heba Ibrahim Abd El-Moaty, Ali El-Dissouky, Amel F. Elhusseiny, Kareem M. Farag, Rasha Abu-Khudir, Rasha Abu-Khudir, Mayyadah Abdullah Alkuwayti, Najla K. Al Abdulsalam, Salwa M. Abdel Rahman

“…Surprisingly, the application of biochar increased soil water holding capacity and organic matter by 66% and 220%, respectively. …”
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Enhancing Gas Fermentation Efficiency via Bioaugmentation with <i>Megasphaera sueciensis</i> and <i>Clostridium carboxidivorans</i> by Clemens Hiebl, Dominik Pinner, Hannes Konegger, Franziska Steger, Dina Mohamed, Werner Fuchs

“…Gas fermentation aims to fix CO₂ into higher-value compounds, such as short or medium-chain fatty acids or alcohols. In this context, the use of mixed microbial consortia presents numerous advantages, including increased resilience and adaptability. …”
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Vaccination against SARS-COV‑2 in oncology by A. A. Polyakov, V. V. Lunin, F. M. Abbaysbeyli, O. L. Timofeeva, V. B. Larionova, P. A. Zeynalova, A. A. Fedenko

“…This paper reflects considerations and recommendations for the vaccination of cancer patients by Russian and foreign specialists in the context of COVID‑19 pandemic. The review presents current recommendations for vaccination against SARS-COV‑2 in patients with solid tumors, hematological malignancies, recipients of hematopoietic stem cells and cell therapy.Conclusion. …”
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Association Between A1c and Cutaneous Dermatophytosis: A Case–Control Study by Nicole Ufkes, Zachary Hopkins, John Skylar Westerdahl, Scott R. Florell

“…Controls included patients seen in the dermatology department but who had no known diagnosis (past or current) of dermatophyte infection and were seen in a context where tinea could have been identified (i.e., no surgical visits, suture removals, spot checks, and cosmetic visits) and did not have a potentially confounding condition (inflammatory rashes). …”
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A Novel Mutation of VPS33B Gene Associated with Incomplete Arthrogryposis-Renal Dysfunction-Cholestasis Phenotype by Eleni Agakidou, Charalampos Agakidis, Marios Kambouris, Nicoleta Printza, Maria Farini, Elina Vourda, Spyridon Gerou, Kosmas Sarafidis

“…This is the first published VPS33B mutation in an ARC patient of Greek origin. The current case adds to the spectrum of ARC-associated VPS33B mutations and provides evidence supporting the existence of incomplete ARC phenotype. …”
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EQ-5D Based Utility Values for Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression by Natasha Salant, Syed Mohiuddin, Yuanyuan Zhang, Lynda Ayiku, Kusal Lokuge, Paul Jacklin, Lesley Owen

“…Moayeri et al. published a systematic review and meta-analysis of utilities (EQ-5D) in COPD in June 2016. The current study investigated changes in mean utilities in more recent studies thereafter, exploring heterogeneity in utilities across diverse clinical and study characteristics. …”
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Factors Affecting Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries in Intensive Care Units by Fatma Ali, Sahar Mohammad, Dalia Ameen

“… Context: Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPI) are a common complication that can occur in critically ill patients and require medical devices in the intensive care unit. …”
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Pharmacological and pupillary evidence for the noradrenergic contribution to reinforcement learning in Parkinson’s disease by Claire O’Callaghan, Frank H. Hezemans, Naresh Subramaniam, Rong Ye, Kamen A. Tsvetanov, Alexander G. Murley, Negin Holland, Isabella F. Orlando, Ralf Regenthal, Roger A. Barker, Caroline H. Williams-Gray, Luca Passamonti, Trevor W. Robbins, James B. Rowe

“…Testing the noradrenergic framework of learning in the context of human diseases offers a test bed for current normative neuroscience theories and may also indicate therapeutic potential. …”
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Impact Cerebrospinal Fluid β-Amyloid Levels in Vietnam War Veterans by Jena N. Moody, Erica Howard, Kate E. Nolan, Sarah Prieto, Mark W. Logue, Jasmeet P. Hayes

“…This relationship may be stronger with increasing TBI severity (p = 0.05). Overall, TBI was associated with lower Aβ42/40, indicating greater amyloid deposition in the brain, in the context of greater polygenic risk for AD. …”
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Unravelling the myriad physiologic roles of transthyretin: critical considerations for treating transthyretin amyloidosis by Morie A. Gertz, Mandar A. Aras, Nicole Bart, Thomas H. Brannagan, Jan M. Griffin, Amy R. Kontorovich, Andrew M. Rosen

“…While a link between low TTR and severe disease and mortality is well established, it remains unclear whether long-term TTR suppression via ATTR therapies increases risk of disease. Clinical decisions in ATTR, however, should reflect the current understanding of the roles of TTR and the patient’s clinical history.Conclusion TTR serves vital physiologic roles across organ systems. …”
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Climate change adaptation: policy, practice and adaptation gaps in the agriculture sector in Bangladesh, India and Nepal by Shobha Shrestha, Prem Sagar Chapagain, Yili Zhang, Linshan Liu, Jianzhong Yan, Suresh Chand Rai, Md. Nurul Islam, Basanta Paudel

“…However, gaps in adaptation and the adaptation process pose major impediments to the current climate change response in South Asia. This paper aims to examine climate change adaptation (CCA) policy implementation practices in Nepal, Bangladesh and India at the local level and identify adaptation gaps in the agriculture sector. …”
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