Global Secular Trend of Gonadal Size in Men: Review and Analysis of Publications by A. Yu. Seroukhov, A. A. Afoko, I. E. Mamaev

“…Notwithstanding the general increase in world population, there is a steady decline in birth rate. …”
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Effect of cotton nanocrystals on corrosion resistance and properties of electrodeposited Cu-Sn coatings by Ana Luisa C. de Carvalho, Ferdinando M.R. Borges, Marcus V.B. do Nascimento, Isabel C. Rigoli, Daniel Véras Ribeiro, Carlos A.D. Rovere, Carlos A.C. de Souza

“…Current efficiency increased with 1 %v/v and 2.5 %v/v CNC, indicating reduced energy consumption during electrodeposition. …”
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People with Gender Diversity in Portugal: A Brief Insight into Psychological Welfare and Family and Social Environments by José Luís de Magalhães Guimarães, Carolina Luísa Cardoso Lemos, Zélia Maria Teixeira Brandão Figueiredo

“…Results: Regarding tolerance towards gender diversity, we found that it increased substantially from childhood and adolescence to current life; also, we ascertained that, when the trans person’s household is not tolerant, neither are the peers, and vice ‑versa (p=0.023). …”
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Improving spatial prediction of Schistosoma haematobium prevalence in southern Ghana through new remote sensors and local water access profiles. by Alexandra V Kulinkina, Yvonne Walz, Magaly Koch, Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, Jürg Utzinger, Elena N Naumova

“…Specifically, unsatisfactory water quality in boreholes perpetuates reliance on surface water bodies, indirectly increasing schistosomiasis risk and resulting in rapid reinfection (up to 40% prevalence six months following preventive chemotherapy). …”
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Clinical activities of out-of-hospital Italian public geriatrics: a survey of members of the Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory by Mariagiovanna Cozza, Ciro Manzo, Alberto Castagna, Maurizio Gallucci, Filippo Fimognari, Lorenzo Palleschi

“…To have an overview of the current state of activities outside the hospital, distributed across the national territory, we conducted an online survey addressed to all Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory (SIGOT) out-of-hospital members by email and disseminated it using SIGOT social channels. …”
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Computational fluid dynamics-multibody system dynamics bidirectional coupling calculation and flow-induced vibration evaluation of a high-speed pantograph-catenary system by Zhuojun Li, ChunJiang Chen, Huapu Song, Gang Yang, Jun Yang, Huadong Yao, Jiqiang Niu

“…Currently, commercial high-speed trains operate at speeds exceeding 350 km/h, with line test speeds exceeding 450 km/h, making the impact of airflow on pantograph dynamics increasingly significant. …”
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Chickengunya by Mehwash Kashif, Haya Arshad Ali

“…There are no specific drugs to treat chikungunya; doctors simply recommend rest and plenty of fluid Medication focuses on relieving the symptoms rather than the causes. 5Seeing as the major mode of chikungunya transmission is by mosquito bite, the best methods of prevention involve minimizing contact with mosquitos. Steps that can be taken to prevent chikungunya include: • Using insect repellent containing DEET (N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) or picaridin on skin and clothing…”
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Effect of organically bound iodine in cattle feed on health indicators by D. E. Lukin, D. A. Utyanov, R. K. Milushev, N. L. Vostrikova, A. S. Knyazeva

“…Currently, the problem of iodine deficiency is actual in the world, which may cause a large number of diseases and disorders. …”
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Evaluation of New Derivatives of 2,4-dioxobutanoic Acid Salts in Behavioral Studies of Laboratory Animals by A. I. Krasnova, V. D. Polezhaeva, N. A. Pulina

“…Correction of pathological anxiety is currently an important task of modern pharmacology, since anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses. …”
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A new preparation method of hierarchical microstructure for wear-resistant superhydrophobic surface by Zhi Chen, Zefeng Yang, Zhizhong Zhang, Jian Li, Guojun Zhang, Fenglin Han

“…Biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces are increasingly used on substrate materials in order to improve their performance, such as corrosion resistance, self-cleaning, anti-icing and fluid drag reduction. …”
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Self‐Standing Fluorine‐Free Anode Microporous Layers Enabling Improved Hot and Dry Operation of Fully Hydrocarbon Proton‐Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells by Koray Yildirim, Florian Lombeck, Severin Vierrath, Matthias Breitwieser

“…Contact angle measurements indicate a hydrophilic nature for all SS‐MPLs, which is beneficial for water retention in hot and dry conditions. …”
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Porous Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/copper oxide nanocomposite membranes for piezoelectric strain sensing by Maryam Al-Ejji, Tamanna Promi, Farah Sangor, Zinab Al-Awa, Sumalatha Bonthula, V. Radhika, Deepalekshmi Ponnamma

“…Moreover, the surface water contact angles of the membranes have slightly increased after loading the nanomaterial into the PVDF-HFP matrix, which strongly influenced the surface energies, indicating hydrophobicity. …”
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Research on an Ice-Breaking Mechanism Using Subglacial Resonance by Zegang Tian, Zixu Zhu, Bo Tong, Nianming Hu, Mingyong Hu, Yongbao Liu

“…This method eliminates the need for direct contact between the submarine and the ice layer, solving the current issues with submarine ice-breaking methods that demand high strength from the submarine and pose risks to both the submarine and its crew. …”
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Automatic and accurate measurement of cattle body based on a lightweight YOLOv8-Pose model and 3D point cloud by Chunhong Yue, Xiaohang Zhang, Yajun Zhang, Haijun Jiang, Haoyuan Miao

“…In animal husbandry, the transition from traditional manual and time-consuming methods to non-contact body measurements for cattle has become increasingly important. …”
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Synergistic potential of co-millinged edible argan oil (Argania spinosa L.) and oregano leaves (Origanum vulgare L.) in food applications by Samira Oubannin, Abderrahim Asbbane, Otmane Hallouch, Angelo Maria Giuffrè, El Hassan Sakar, Said Gharby

“…In general, AO samples containing OL exhibited increased phenolic, chlorophylls, and carotenoid contents and lower peroxide and p-anisidine values. …”
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Quality evaluation of snack bars prepared using different proportions of Khudri dates and fried green lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) by Rehab F. M. Ali

“…The current study aimed to determine the impact of adding fried green lentil powder (FGLP) into date paste on the nutritive and sensory aspects of date bars. …”
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Strategic Elements in Holocene Sediments of the Tinto River Estuary (SW Spain) by Verónica Romero, Francisco Ruiz, María Luz González-Regalado, Joaquín Rodríguez Vidal, Luis Miguel Cáceres, Antonio Toscano, Paula Gómez, Manuel Abad, Tatiana Izquierdo, Gabriel Gómez

“…River mouths act as containers for pollution episodes that have occurred in their drainage basins over time. …”
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Challenges of ICT use for nurse-patient communication in Portugal: a mixed methods research by Marlene Peres, Raquel Simões de Almeida, António Moreira

“…Telephone and cellular contact are the most used means of communication with patients (62.60%). …”
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Automated Control System for Drum-Type Biofermenter by A. Yu. Briukhanov, E. V. Vasilev, S. A. Egorov

“…Modern production increasingly relies on the implementation of automated control systems to improve the efficiency, precision, and safety of technological processes. …”
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Organizational Behavior and Multicultural Strategies in Healthcare Organizations by Desiree N. Green

“…This review method allows for a comprehensive and integrative approach to synthesizing current research and identifying gaps, trends, and critical insights pertinent to the research question. …”
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