Physical and chemical characterization of experimental newly formulated polymer infiltrated lithium disilicate ceramic network versus polymer infiltrated feldspathic ceramic networ... by Alaa Hussein, Moustafa Aboushlieb, Nour A. Habib

“…PILN-20 showed higher density than PILN-25 and density increased after polymer infiltration. XRD revealed the presence of lithium disilicate crystals in both PILN-25 and PILN-20. …”
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Effect of plasma-activated water on body weight, behavior, biochemical profile, intestinal microbiota, and liver and kidney histopathology in mice by Ghada Abd El-Reda, Usama T. Mahmoud, Manal A. M. Mahmoud, Fatma Abo Zakaib Ali, Fatma M. Abdel-Maksoud, Fayez M. El-Hossary

“…Compared with the DW, the results showed that both PAW-3 and PAW-15 significantly increased urea concentration (P = 0.044). The PAW-3 group showed a significantly higher neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (P = 0.043), and higher lactobacilli count (P = 0.002). …”
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Results of Using Different Modes of Presentation of Stereostimuli in the Study of Stereo Vision in Normal Children and in Children with Non-Paralytic Strabismus without Functional... by S. I. Rychkova, V. G. Likhvantseva

“…The work is devoted to one of the actual problems of current ophthalmology — creating effective methods of studying stereovision.The purpose — comparative analysis of the capability of stereoperception under conditions of using different regimes of alternating presentation of stereo stimuli with different characteristics in children with strabismus and in children without ophthalmopathology.Patients and methods. 294 school children — 167 children of the control group (without ophthalmopathology) and 127 children with non-paralytic strabismus without functional scotoma (FSS) were observed. …”
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Performance and emission prediction using ANN (artificial neural network) on H2-assisted Garcinia gummi-gutta biofuel doped with nano additives by Harish Venu, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Tiong Sieh Kiong, N. M. Razali, Hua-Rong Wei, T. M. Yunus Khan, Naif Almakayeel, M. A. Kalam, Erdem Cuce

“…Abstract The current work focuses on utilization of ANN (artificial neural network) for the prediction of performance and tailpipe emissions of Garcinia gummigutta methyl ester (GGME) enriched with H2 and TiO2 nano additives. …”
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L-Sort: On-Chip Spike Sorting With Efficient Median-of-Median Detection and Localization-Based Clustering by Yuntao Han, Yihan Pan, Xiongfei Jiang, Cristian Sestito, Shady Agwa, Themis Prodromakis, Shiwei Wang

“…The advancement of neural probes facilitates the recording of a high number of neurons with an increase in channel counts, arising a higher data volume and challenging the current on-chip spike sorters. …”
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Synthesizing the Academic Administrators’ Competencies: Developing of a Model by Homa Rahmani, Asadollah Khadivi

“…Using multiple approaches in a study can lead to increasing the credibility of information. So, in order to increase the accuracy and reliability of the findings, the procedure proposed by King et al. (2018), the formula of the Holstein coefficient was also used. …”
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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

“…The volumes of financial provision for military affairs have increased dramatically, and thus, the temptation for corrupt actions has risen. …”
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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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“Quarantine”: An Unparalleled and Pragmatic Weapon in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases by Hetal Pandya, Pradeep Sareddy

“…., severe acute respiratory syndrome [SARS]) is increasing worldwide with the current pandemic, COVID-19 infecting populations across almost all the countries in the world. …”
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The incidence of influenza in pregnant women and the relevance of possible preventive measures by A. Z. Khashukoeva, T. E. Dmitrashko, Z. A. Beslangurova, D. M. Lyafisheva

“…Currently, despite significant advances in the development of medicine in general, and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in particular, the problem of influenza is still extremely relevant. …”
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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

“…Reactive adaptation, such as increased use of chemical fertilizers and changing crop varieties without proper understanding, is a common adaptive action (inclining toward maladaptation) among farmers. …”
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Conceptualization of Policies, Strategies and Programs for Poverty Alleviation in Iran: A Qualitative Study by Hassan Danaeefard, Morteza Nabavi, Faramarz Nasri, Seyed Mohammad Javad Sajjadi Nezhad

“…., were created to help alleviate poverty in the country.The Research Center of the Islamic Council has stated in a report that the poverty line rate has been increasing since 2011 and has reached from 19.4% to 30/4% in 2021. …”
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Extracting Multifaceted Characteristics of Patients With Chronic Disease Comorbidity: Framework Development Using Large Language Models by Junyan Zhang, Junchen Zhou, Liqin Zhou, Zhichao Ba

“… BackgroundResearch on chronic multimorbidity has increasingly become a focal point with the aging of the population. …”
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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 paper focuses on the economic diplomacy of the People’s Republic of China, which not only has become the second important center of the world economy, but is starting to realize its increased capabilities, demonstrating ambitions of a new leader in international relations. …”
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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

“…Methods: A quasi-experimental design used to conduct the current study in neurology department to be followed through neurology outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospital. …”
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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

“…Increased awareness and early genetic testing for ARC are suggested in cases with isolated cholestasis and/or renal tubular dysfunction, even in the absence of arthrogryposis.…”
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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

“…This improvement in mean utilities could be due to increased awareness, early detection, and better medical interventions over the past decade, but demonstrates that a general utility value should be approached with caution given significant heterogeneity. …”
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