Trends in prevalence and patterns of use of a heated tobacco product (IQOS™) in Japan: A three-year repeated cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved w... by Steve Roulet, Karina Fischer, Pierpaolo Magnani, Bertram Zwisele, Nathalie Camille, Suzana AlMoosawi, Marius Sieverding, Martha Bajec, Nelly Mainy

“…Background: Numerous smoke-free tobacco or nicotine-containing product (TNP) alternatives have been introduced to support individual- and population-level harm reduction relative to continued cigarette smoking. …”
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Spinal pain prevalence and associated determinants: A population‐based study using the National Survey for Wales by David C. Byfield, Benjamin S. Stacey, Hywel T. Evans, Ian W. Farr, Leon Yandle, Lora Roberts, Teresa Filipponi, Damian M. Bailey

“…The present study aimed to establish a current prevalence of SP and associated determinants in Wales by retrospectively analyzing data from the National Survey for Wales Dataset (NSWD). …”
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The Bucharest College of Physicians’ Study on Burnout Amongst Healthcare Professionals in Romania’s Capital City during COVID-19 Pandemic by Fabian KLEIN, Bogdan Ovidiu POPESCU, Lucian NEGREANU, Horia BUMBEA, Adriana MIHALAS, Catalina POIANA

“…The importance of burnout amongst medical staff was highlighted by various papers, showing that this issue implies job demands and job resources. The current challenge of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic also raised many concerns about its impact on healthcare sector. …”
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EFFECT OF MARINATION WITH PROTEOLYTIC ENZYMES ON QUALITY OF BEEF MUSCLE by Daniela Istrati, Camelia Vizireanu, Felicia Dima, Rodica Dinică

“…Application of different treatments aimed to influence the proteolytic activity as is the case of enzymatic tenderization of beef.Improving the meat tenderness with proteolytic enzymes is promising, but current legislation restricting the use of proteolytic enzymes from bacterial origin and recommended tenderizers salts containing papain, ficin and bromelain. …”
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Efficient AOA Estimation and NLOS Signal Utilization for LEO Constellation-Based Positioning Using Satellite Ephemeris Information by Junqi Guo, Yang Wang

“…For high-precision angle of arrival (AOA) estimation, current spectrum search algorithms are computationally expensive. …”
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Analyzing the effects of a Maxwell nanofluid with graphene oxide on rectangular, triangular, and chamfered baffles on the surface of a stretched surface by Mohammed Ali, Rassol Hamed Rasheed, Hasan A. Al-Asadi, Saif Ali Kadhim, Dhuha Radhi Nayyef, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Karrar A. Hammoodi, Pooya Pasha

“…The results of this paper examine how to achieve optimal results through the use of design of experiments (DOE) and response surface methodology (RSM).It highlights that rising magnetic pressure currents and the development of magnetic vortices significantly decrease the nanofluid’s temperature and flow velocity. …”
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Inhibiting NLRP3 enhances cellular autophagy induced by outer membrane vesicles from Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Jing Ge, Min Cao, Yuyao Zhang, Tianqi Wu, Jiayi Liu, Jiang Pu, Hongye He, Zhibin Guo, Shaoqing Ju, Juan Yu

“…We demonstrated that the NLRP3 (NLR family, pyrin domain containing 3) inhibitor MCC950 can enhance autophagy induced by PA-OMVs. …”
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Study of structural and mechanical properties of suppositories with bifonazole by T. V. Mielnyk, H. P. Lysianska

“…Currently, candidal vulvovaginitis is one of the most common infectious lesions of the mucous membrane of the vulva and vagina. …”
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Gut opportunistic pathogens contribute to high-altitude pulmonary edema by elevating lysophosphatidylcholines and inducing inflammation by Xianduo Sun, Gaosheng Hu, Yuting Li, Wenjing Li, Yong Wang, Hui Yan, Guoqing Long, Long Zhao, Anhua Wang, Jingming Jia

“…Conversely, a synbiotic containing Bifidobacterium, Lactiplantibacillus, fructooligosaccharides, and isomaltose-oligosaccharides significantly reduced the severity of HAPE. …”
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Effects of El Niño and the Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (+IOD) on Health, Food Security, Economics, and Conflict in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries in the Indo‐Pacific: A Systemat... by Andrea Floridi, María Daniela Anda‐León, Tomasz Kozakiewicz, Megha Bhattacharyya, Anilkrishna Thota, Peter Burt, Luca Tasciotti, Jan Selby, Zahra Premji, Shannon Shisler

“…ABSTRACT Climate drivers such as the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) can impact multiple sectors globally. We are currently witnessing the effects of these teleconnections against the backdrop of a changing climate. …”
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Federated learning with tensor networks: a quantum AI framework for healthcare by Amandeep Singh Bhatia, David E Bernal Neira

“…The healthcare industry frequently handles sensitive and proprietary data, and due to strict privacy regulations, it is often reluctant to share it directly. In today’s context, Federated Learning (FL) stands out as a crucial remedy, facilitating the rapid advancement of distributed machine learning while effectively managing critical concerns regarding data privacy and governance. …”
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Liquid CO phase transition fracturing technology and its application in enhancing gas drainage of coal mines by Yingchun Fan, Botao Qin, Qun Zhou, Quanlin Shi, Dong Ma, Jiahao Wu

“…It utilized phase transition equipment (PTE) consisting of a liquid gas container, control unit for the current and gas volume, heating tube, and other components. …”
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Protective Effect of Fenugreek Supplementation against Mercury Toxicity on Sperm Parameters, Serum Testosterone and Testicular Tissue in the Rat by Jalal A. Karim, Karim R. Hamad

“…Group I: control, Group II: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitum, Group III: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitum, and fenugreek (F1) 0.75 mg/kg/day orally by gavage, Group IV: Rats received drinking water contained HgCl2 100 mg/L ad libitumand fenugreek (F2) 1.5 mg/kg/day orally by gavage. …”
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Antioxidant and longevity inducing properties of coconut water on human dermal fibroblasts by Sarun Na Nakorn, Hasaya Dokduang, Nisana Namwat, Poramate Klanrit, Arporn Wangwiwatsin, Bundit Promraksa, Sirinya Sitthirak, Tinnapat Seaban, Watcharin Loilome

“…These include the bleeding coconut varieties, which are currently most available in the market, namely the Ban Phaeo and Ratchaburi coconut varieties, and the traditional coconut varieties, including Kon-jib and Sampran coconut varieties. …”
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Quality Parameters and Antioxidant Activity, Phenolic Compounds, Sensory Properties of Functional Yogurt with Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Peel Powder by Zuhal Okcu, Filiz Yangılar

“…In the current study, four different types of yogurt were produced as control samples (no MPP added) and 1, 2, and 3% melon peel powder (MPP1, MPP2, and MPP3). …”
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OPTIMAL OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATORS FOR OIL WELLS OPERATED BY ARTIFICIAL LIFTING AT RUMILA FIELD by Majid Abdulhameed Abdulhy Al-Ali, V. Yu. Kornilov, A. G. Gorodnov

“…Due to the remote locations for each of the ESPs the current strategy is to supply power to ESPs using individual diesel engine generators located at each remote ESP well site. …”
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The Influence of Alkali Cations on the Performance of Pt Electrodes in Kolbe Electrolysis of Acetic Acid by Talal Ashraf, Prof. Bastian Timo Mei, Prof. Guido Mul

“…Using rotating ring disc electrode measurements, we highlight the strong contribution of the oxygen evolution reaction particularly for electrolytes containing Li+ and Na+ which decreases the selectivity for Kolbe oxidation. …”
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Effects of Allium hookeri on gut microbiome related to growth performance in young broiler chickens. by Sung-Hyen Lee, Sohyun Bang, Hwan-Hee Jang, Eun-Byeol Lee, Bong-Sang Kim, Seung-Hwan Kim, Sang-Hyun Kang, Kyung-Woo Lee, Dong-Wook Kim, Jung-Bong Kim, Jeong-Sook Choe, Shin-Young Park, Hyun S Lillehoj

“…Exposure to a diet containing 0.5% A. hookeri leaf decreased the abundance of the following bacteria: Eubacterium nodatum, Marvinbryantia, Oscillospira, and Gelria. …”
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Coinhibitory Effects of Resveratrol- and Protopanaxadiol-Enriched Rice Seed Extracts Against Melanogenic Activities in Melan-a Cells by Chaiwat Monmai, Yong-In Kuk, So-Hyeon Baek

“…The in vitro melan-a cell experiment showed that treatment with the DJ526 and DJ-PPD mixture significantly reduced the cellular tyrosinase activity and melanin content; suppressed the expression of melanogenesis-related genes and proteins; decreased the number and size of melanin-containing cells; upregulated phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 and protein kinase B expression levels; and suppressed the expression of p-p38 MAPK. …”
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Activity of combinations of bactericidal and bacteriostatic compounds in Mycobacterium abscessus-infected mice: an overview by Alessio Lanni, Elisabetta Iona, Lanfranco Fattorini, Federico Giannoni, Angelo Iacobino

“…Overall, these data suggest that there is an urgent need for systematic in vivo investigations on anti-MAB activity of combinations containing bactericidal drugs that are part of current treatment guidelines or of new, preferably oral compounds, to ultimately eradicate non-replicating persisters at the sites of disease.…”
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