Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation use in neuropathic pain with comorbid depression: a review of efficient treatment protocols’ parameters by D. S. Astafyeva, Ya. V. Vlasov, A. I. Strelnik, O. V. Chigareva, E. A. Markina, T. I. Shishkovskaya, D. A. Smirnova, A. Ya. Gayduk

“…Across the data analysis we evaluated such rTMS parameters as the type of a coil, type of stimulation area, locus of gained evoked motor potential, amplitude of stimulation, duration of session, frequency/number of sessions per day/month, tie duration between sessions, number and frequency of trains, amount and frequency of pulses containing and efficacy of treatment. Those studies that performed repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation using the figure‑of‑8 coil over the M1 brain area, for 10 or more daily sessions with duration from 7 up to 40 minutes, of 10–20 Hz frequency, intensity 80–90 % of resting motor threshold and total pulses number over 1500 per session demonstrated the greater efficacy in pain level decrease and depression scores reduction among neuropathic pain patients with comorbid depression. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of UV-C Radiation in Eliminating <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> from Touch Surfaces Under Laboratory Conditions by Anna Różańska, Anna Pioskowik, Laura Herrles, Tanisha Datta, Paweł Krzyściak, Estera Jachowicz-Matczak, Tomasz Siewierski, Monika Walkowicz, Agnieszka Chmielarczyk

“…The adoption of UV-C as a supplementary disinfection method in hospitals has significantly increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are no current guidelines concerning the use of UV-C disinfection in hospitals. …”
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Study of the functional diagram and algorithm of tracking system for electrodynamic braking of DC electric train by V. A. Baranov, I. P. Vikulov, A. A. Kiselev, A. S. Maznev

“…One of the key ways to save operating costs in suburban traffic on lines electrified with direct current is to increase the return of electric energy when the drivers use the regenerative braking mode.Electrodynamic braking control systems that track the magnitude of the voltage of the contact network  can increase the percentage of return of electric energy from the use of regenerative braking due to the rapid redistribution of energy generated by traction motors. …”
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A comprehensive study on thermal/electrical conduction, mechanical and curing properties of silicone rubber nanocomposites contained exfoliated-surface modified h-BNs by Atefe Farahani, Masoud Jamshidi, Masumeh Foroutan

“…This happening improved filler-polymer adhesion and made the mechanical property of the modified nanocomposite outstanding with higher storage modulus, tensile strength and Tg compared to the SR (i.e. 127%, 26% and 10 °C, respectively). The contact angle increased from 92.8o for SR to 107.6 for modified nanocomposite which is mostly desired in microelectronic applications.…”
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Skin lesions associated with personal protective equipment in medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by N. I. Galimova

“…The search keywords were: "medical workers", "skin", "dermatoses", "professional", and "personal protective equipment" in combination with "COVID-19" and "SARS-CoV-2".Results. Occupational contact dermatitis is responsible for 20% of all cases of contact dermatitis which accounts for 90% of all skin disease cases. …”
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Heavy Metal Bioremediation Potential of Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria for Use in Edible Leafy Vegetables by Mahdieh Mostafidi, Mohammad Reza Sanjabi, Naheed Mojgani, Sohyel Eskandari, Sepideh Arbabi Bidgoli

“…During in vitro analysis, the sorption percentage of Pb and Cd appeared higher than 99% during 15 minutes of initial contact, while increasing contact time (30 minutes) had no significant effect on the removal of these metals. …”
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Urogenital Schistosomiasis among Schoolchildren and the Associated Risk Factors in Selected Rural Communities of Kwara State, Nigeria by Babamale Olarewaju Abdulkareem, Kolawole Olasunkanmi Habeeb, Abdulganiyu Kazeem, Abdulkareem Olaitan Adam, Ugbomoiko Uade Samuel

“…Similarly, infection significantly (P<0.05) increased with increasing age. Multivariate logistic analysis of risk factors revealed that lack of portable drinking water (adjusted odd ratio (aOR) = 4.76; 95% CI = 2.64–5.98), unemployment (aOR = 2.23; 1.87–2.294), lack of knowledge of infection (aOR = 2.16; 0.59–3.83), and frequent contact with contaminated water bodies (aOR = 2.01; 1.45–2.70) were important predictors of urinary schistosomiasis. …”
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Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Thermally Formed Decorative Oxide Layers on Austenitic Steel by Tomasz Borowski, Hubert Wójcik, Maciej Spychalski, Bogusława Adamczyk-Cieślak

“…Oxidation at 400 °C did not cause a significant decrease in pitting corrosion resistance, while an increase in polarization resistance and a decrease in corrosion current density were observed. …”
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NLFEA Behavior of Heat-Damaged Key Joints in Precast Concrete Segmental Bridge by Bara’a R. Alnemrawi, Rajai Al-Rousan

“…In addition, these joints are usually dry and distributed over the contact region between the two connected bridge parts. …”
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The Impact Of The Telecommunication Industry As A Moderator on Poverty Alleviation and Educational Programmes To Achieve Sustainable Development Goals In Developing Countries by S.K.C Ruklani Wickramasinghe, Kamal ABD Razak

“…Furthermore, our findings indicated that increased contributions to education might help Sri Lanka achieve its poverty eradication and sustainable development goals.…”
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A Systematic Review on Selected Complications of Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy from Clinical and Biomechanical Perspectives by Elaheh Elyasi, Guillaume Cavalié, Antoine Perrier, Wilfrid Graff, Yohan Payan

“…Although multiple complications of the surgery can be correlated to this, there is still a lack of consensus on the occurrence of those complications and their cause. The current study is aimed at clarifying this problem using a combined medical and biomechanical perspective. …”
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Hydrothermal carbonization of muskmelon exocarp for enhanced dye removal from an aqueous solution: A sustainable approach by S. Mahalaxmi, P. Senthil Kumar

“…The volume of wastewater contaminated with dyes has increased significantly and alarmingly as a result of a rise in industrial operations. …”
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Implementation of 2D Running Gait Analysis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics by Tiffany Barrett, Kai-Yu Ho, Justin Rasavage, Micah Wilson, Melissa Goo-Tam, Tristan Trumbull

“…# Background Despite 2D motion analysis deemed valid and reliable in assessing gait deviations in runners, current use of video-based motion analysis among orthopedic physical therapists is not prevalent…”
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Lower Extremity Kinematic Waveform Analysis During a Single Leg Drop Task – Including a Single Subject Design by Nickolai JP Martonick, Youngmin Chun, Lukas Krumpl, Joshua P Bailey

“…# BACKGROUND Lower limb asymmetries may be associated with increased injury risk in an active female population. …”
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Perturbations During Gait on a Split-Belt Treadmill: A Scoping Review by Katarzyna Chodkowska, Rafał Borkowski, Michalina Błażkiewicz

“…Perturbations were mainly applied during initial contact. The results show that young, healthy adults adapt quickly to anticipatory and reactive adjustments, while older adults and those with neurological impairments use less efficient strategies like increased muscular co-contraction. …”
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Non-Stationary Electrolysis of a Tin-Copper Alloy by D. Y. Gulpa, I. I. Kuzmar, L. K. Kushner

“…Deposition on pulsereversed currents makes it possible to increase the solder spreading coefficient from 96.38 to 98.20 % and reduce the value of the contact electrical resistance of the coatings from 2.0133 to 1.5067 mOhm compared to the deposits obtained with the direct current. …”
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Evaluation of Asthma Course in Patients Hospitalized in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Due to Severe Asthma Exacerbation by Ahmet Selmanoglu, Hatice Irmak Celik, Cankat Genis, Esra Kockuzu, Zeynep Sengul Emeksiz, Emine Dibek Misirlioglu

“…Post-discharge, 72.3% of patients continued follow-up at pediatric allergy clinics. Of the 60 patients contacted, 67.5% were on current asthma treatment and 48.2% had experienced an exacerbation in the past year. …”
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Producing Bacillus from the Ripe Bananas, Jackfruit Seeds and Sweet Potato Tubers by Solid Fermentation and its Effect on the Products' Biochemical Properties by Bruce Robin Nyamweha, Collins Muhangi, Lonah Nampwera, Athanasius Ssekyanzi, Cosmas Wacal, Jacob Kaingo, Martin Sserwadda, Wycliffe Tumwesigye, Sylvester Katuromunda

“…In addition to enriching the nutritional components of plant materials and preserving food, fermentation promotes the growth of beneficial microbes that play a role in human and animal health, especially in the digestive tract, commonly known as probiotics. Objectives: The current study investigated the fermentation of ripe banana, jackfruit seeds and sweet potato tubers to produce Bacillus subtilis and also examined the effect of fermentation on the biochemical properties of the plant materials used in the current study. …”
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Loss of appetite in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a mixed methods study by Marie Louise Bergmann, Mia Bundgaard Klausen, Lotte Holm, Jens Rikardt Andersen, Jens-Ulrik Stæhr Jensen, Howraman Meteran

“…Improvement in social contact and support, nutritional support, and acceptance of their current life situation will help address these challenges.…”
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The potential impact of COVID-19 in refugee camps in Bangladesh and beyond:  A modeling study. by Shaun Truelove, Orit Abrahim, Chiara Altare, Stephen A Lauer, Krya H Grantz, Andrew S Azman, Paul Spiegel

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our findings suggest that a COVID-19 epidemic in a refugee settlement may have profound consequences, requiring large increases in healthcare capacity and infrastructure that may exceed what is currently feasible in these settings. …”
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