A novel proof of concept approach towards generating reference microplastic particles by Simon D.J. Oster, Paul E. Bräumer, Daniel Wagner, Max Rösch, Martina Fried, Vinay K.B. Narayana, Eva Hausinger, Helena Metko, Eva C. Vizsolyi, Matthias Schott, Christian Laforsch, Martin G.J. Löder

“…Abstract For almost two decades now, scientists have increasingly focused on the occurrence of microplastic particles (MPs) in the environment and their impact on environmental and human health. …”
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Assessment of Nurse's Health Promotion of Their Lifestyles at Al-Kut City Hospitals, Iraq by Ammar A. Okab

“…Poor lifestyle choices lead to chronic diseases or even death. It increases healthcare costs in a time of economic downsizing. …”
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Optimization of Distillation Conditions for Improved Recovery of Phthalides from Celery (Apium graveolens L.) Seeds by Adam Kokotkiewicz, Anna Badura, Żaneta Tabaczyńska, Andżelika Lorenc, Adam Buciński, Maria Luczkiewicz

“…The change of distillation mode from HD to SDE significantly increased the oil yield of whole seeds (from 2.8 to 5.8% for 6 h processing) while maintaining its high phthalide content (62.5%), which translated to an increase in the total phthalide yield from 19.4 to 36.0 g/kg.…”
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Comparison of Bone Mineral Density in Lumbar Spine and Fracture Rate among Eight Drugs in Treatments of Osteoporosis in Men: A Network Meta-Analysis. by Ling-Xiao Chen, Zhi-Rui Zhou, Yu-Lin Li, Guang-Zhi Ning, Tian-Song Zhang, Di Zhang, Shi-Qing Feng

“…Zoledronate ranked first for increasing the BMD in LS, and teriparatide (20mg) was ranked first for decreasing the fracture rate.…”
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Letter to readers by Francesca Gorini

“…The evolution of educational technologies and their impact on the educational system is, also, a topic that personally involves me, having dedicated part of my research job in exploring which skills are essential to preserve and develop in order to interact appropriately with AI – a tool which is becoming increasingly pervasive even in teaching and educational contexts. …”
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Evolution of standardization of therapeutic and diagnostic allergens produced in Russia by S. S. Masalskiy, E. I. Sakanyan, M. A. Yasnaya

“…A method of competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using specific sera containing specific IgE antibodies is used for this purpose.In addition, the specific activity of allergen preparations is certified through three additional characteristics: total protein content (using the Bradford method), protein profile (through electrophoresis in a polyacrylamide gel with sodium dodecyl sulfate under reducing conditions), and authenticity through the presence of major specific components, which is determined by the Western blot method using sera containing IgE antibodies specific for the corresponding allergen.Currently, in the Russian Federation, the standardization of therapeutic and diagnostic allergens is conducted simultaneously according to two indicators: protein nitrogen content, expressed in Protein Nitrogen Units (PNU), and allergenic (specific) activity expressed in units of allergenic activity per milliliter (EAA/ml). …”
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Molecular Layering Synthesis and Investigation of Nanostructured Oxide Layers in High Aspect Ratio Substrates by A. P. Baraban, V. A. Dmitriev, A. V. Drozd, V. A. Moshnikov

“…Comparative tests of MCP samples containing the synthesized films were carried out.Conclusion. …”
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The impact of post-defoliation foliage of Pinus halepensis Mill. on the larval performance of Thaumetopoea pityocampa and its relationship with the tree-induced defense by Guadguad M, Sbabdji M, Mouissa H, Chebrouk F

“…Induced defense in trees refers to the increased production of specific substances in response to herbivore attacks, which negatively affects the herbivore. …”
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Pulsed electrodeposition and characterization of HAp-Ta2O5 composite coating on NiTi for orthopedic applications by Sima Mohammadi Kahnamouei, Mir Saman Safavi, Jafar Khalil-Allaf

“…In this study, hydroxyapatite-tantalum pentoxide (HAp-Ta2O5) composite coatings were electrodeposited on the NiTi from the aqueous bath containing calcium nitrate tetrahydrate and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate salts along with different concentrations of Ta2O5 nanoparticles, i.e., 0–1 g/L, under pulsed current at a density of 15 mA/cm2. …”
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THE TREATMENT HYPERSENSITIVITY OF DENTAL HARD TISSUES IN PERIODONTAL TISSUES DISEASES by E.S. Genzytskaya

“… Treatment of dental hypersensitivity in periodontal disease, the prevalence of which is almost 94%, is the urgent problem of dentistry. Current treatments of hyperesthesia of hard dental tissues based on the ability of enamel and dentin remineralization. …”
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Risk-based evaluation of machine learning-based classification methods used for medical devices by Martin Haimerl, Christoph Reich

“…Methods First, we analyzed how often risk-based metrics are currently utilized in the context of ML-based classification models. …”
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Managing of the Arctic Development: Financial Support  of the Region and the Criteria Choice for Evaluating  the Effectiveness of Investment Projects... by V.  A. Tsvetkov, M.  N. Dudin, D. A. Еrmilina

“…The article highlights the current problems of financial support for investment projects for the development of the Arctic. …”
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Risks and threats as system-forming categories of state control and supervision by K. V. Maslov, A. S. Matnenko

“…The key characteristics of risks and threats in state control context are researched comprehensively.The purpose of the article is to confirm or disprove hypothesis that threats and risks should be the basis for determining the content of other elements of the system of state control and supervision.The methodology. …”
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The questions on violence (FOV) tool for interpersonal violence inquiry in Swedish healthcare settings – evaluation of content validity, face validity and test-retest reliability by Solveig Lövestad, Karin Sjöström, Josefin Björk, Karin Örmon

“…Abstract Background Previous research indicates that routine inquiry or screening conducted by healthcare providers may significantly increase the identification of interpersonal violence. …”
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Assessment of Reader Technologies for Over-the-Counter Diagnostic Testing by Mia Cirrincione, Maren Downing, Kevin Leite, Samuel Dolphin, Adam Samuta, Mack Schermer, Kimberly Noble, Brian Walsh

“…Reader technology type, which is predictive of core reader attributes, should be considered when selecting a reader technology for a specific LFA test within the context of regulatory guidance. As diagnostics increase in complexity, readers provide solutions to accessibility challenges, facilitate public health reporting, and ease the transition to multiplex testing, therefore increasing market availability.…”
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Morbidity Patterns and Determinants of Healthcare-Seeking Behavior Among Older Women in Selected Rural Areas of Bangladesh by Shahinur Akter, Tazrin Azad, Md. Habibur Rahman, Md. Firoz Raihan

“…Objectives The purpose of the current study was to explore the morbidity patterns and healthcare-seeking behaviors, and their determinants, among older women in selected rural areas of the Bagerhat District in Bangladesh, and to provide recommendations for potential future interventions in this context. …”
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The Efficiency of Creating Scots Pine Crops in Dry Steppe by Aleksey Е. Osipenko, Sergey V. Zalesov, Konstantin A. Bashegurov

“…In the context of climate aridisation and high anthropogenic load on forest plantations, it is necessary to improve the reforestation system taking into account the production experience. …”
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Analysis of the State and Characteristics of the Development Potential of Strategic Planning Tools in the Digital Transformation Conditions of the Economy and Management by O. M. Pisareva

“…Purpose: the purpose of the study is to determine the main directions and conceptual approaches to modernizing analytical and computer support for the planning of strategic development of socio-economic systems on a national scale in the framework of improving the methodology of strategic planning in a digital transformation of the economy and management.Methods: the issues of improving the tools of strategic planning of socio-economic development are studied in the framework of a system approach to analyzing the construction and functioning of the state management mechanism in the context of active formation of the information society infrastructure and to evaluating of the impact of digital technologies on the content of management tasks in the process of co-evolution of objects and subjects of management in large-scale organizational systems.Results: the article deals with current problems and key tasks of modernization of scientific and methodological, informational and analytical support of state strategic management of socio-economic development. …”
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Defining, assessing, and implementing organizational health literacy: barriers, facilitators, and tools – a systematic review by Nicola Pelizzari, Loredana Covolo, Elisabetta Ceretti, Carlotta Fiammenghi, Umberto Gelatti

“…This systematic review synthesizes current research on OHL, focusing on its definitions, assessment tools, implemented practices, outcomes, and the factors influencing successful OHL integration within healthcare settings. …”
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Pseudospectrum in Rectangular Mini/Micro Channel Fluidics Linear Transition to Turbulence by Bahri Uzunoglu

“…Rectangular duct flow of current study shows similarity to Pipe Poiseuille flow at aspect ratio one and at infinite aspect ratio it merges to Plane Poiseuille flow. …”
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