Safety of a change of specifications of phytosterols/phytostanols as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 by EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Montaña Cámara, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst, Ángeles Jos, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Breige McNulty, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Margarita Aguilera‐Gómez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Monika Neuhäuser‐Berthold, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Alexandros Siskos, Henk vanLoveren, Wolfgang Gelbmann, Harry J. McArdle

“…Regarding the maximum limit of the specification parameter ‘other sterols/stanols’, the applicant asks for an increase from currently less than 3% to less than 7% to better reflect and cover the natural composition and proportions of sunflower‐based phytosterols/phytostanols, noting that the existing specifications have been established largely based on the NF when sourced from soy. …”
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Optimizing enzyme thermostability by combining multiple mutations using protein language model by Jiahao Bian, Pan Tan, Ting Nie, Liang Hong, Guang‐Yu Yang

“…It showed a 10.19°C increase in the melting temperature and an ~655‐fold increase in the half‐life at 58°C. …”
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Insights on natural products and their derivatives in tuberculosis management by Goyal Rajat, Susheel Kumar, Garg Kajal, Neha Rani, Chopra Hitesh, Wilson Kashish, Gupta Sumeet

“…The TB complexity and the complications arising from the use of allopathic medications, such as multidrug resistance, highlight the effectiveness of natural medications in this context. Therefore, it is crucial to explore new treatment therapies to effectively mitigate the harmful effects associated with TB. …”
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SOUTH AFRICAN USERS’ FUNCTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH A MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL MICROPROCESSOR KNEE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY by Surona Visagie, Benje Theron

“…CONCLUSION: This study provides context specific scientific evidence that may support funding decisions for MPKs in South Africa. …”
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Against Futility Judgments for Patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness by William Choi

“…The field of disorders of consciousness is pervaded by much uncertainty due to limitations on our current diagnostic tools, treatments, and outcome measures. …”
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Future Cardiovascular Risk: An Update by S. Burlina, M. G. Dalfrà, N. C. Chilelli, A. Lapolla

“…The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus is increasing in parallel with the rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity around the world. …”
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The impact, perceptions and needs of parents of children with epidermolysis bullosa by Antoinette V. Chateau, David Blackbeard, Colleen Aldous, Ncoza Dlova, Cassidy-Mae Shaw

“…Addressing parents’ needs and concerns will go a long way in decreasing this burden. A biopsychosocial approach with an awareness of cultural context is essential for family-centred holistic EB care. …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: the FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation by Nicola E Walsh, Alice Berry, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Hannah Stott, Cathy Liddiard, Zoe Anchors, Fiona Cramp, Margaret E Cupples, Peter Williams, Heather Gage, Dan Jackson, Paula Kersten, Dave Foster, Justin Jagosh

“…Year on year, there continue to be unprecedented numbers of consultations in primary care; between 20% and 30% are related to MSKDs. Given the increasing demand for general practitioner (GP) services and current difficulties surrounding GP recruitment and retention, alternative implementable and affordable models of care are essential. …”
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Sustainability index for eco-friendly cattle farming in dry climate regions by T. Simamora, M.N. Rofiq, L. Hutahaean, S. Sio, R. Hutapea, D. Irawan, Suryani ., R. Diastuti, U.N. Thiyas, B.A. Correia, L.T. Correia

“…Cattle farming has even become the main engine of the community's economy. Currently, there are significant obstacles in the implementation of ecological, economic, technological, and infrastructural dimensions, alongside legal and institutional frameworks, that are essential for promoting sustainable livestock farming practices. …”
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Accounting for uncertainty and variation in accessibility metrics for public transport sketch planning by Matthew Wigginton Conway, Andrew Byrd, Michael van Eggermond

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Extraction and Coordination Chemistry of Mo(Ⅵ)/U(Ⅵ) With Unilateral Derivatized Phenanthroline Amide Ligands by Tao-yuan XIU, Yue-kun LIU, Meng ZHANG, Yi HONG, Guo-an YE, Cai-shan JIAO, Li-yong YUAN, Wei-qun SHI

“…Medical radioactive isotopes play a very important role in disease diagnosis and treatment, with 99Tcm drugs being widely used in disease diagnosis. 99Tcm is primarily obtained from its parent nuclide, 99Mo, through a 99Mo/99Tcm generator. Currently, the main methods of producing 99Mo include reactor production, accelerator-based production, and neutron generator production. …”
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Creation of polymer composites with mineral fillers by Mairamkul K. Chimchikova, Imilya A. Rysbaeva, Zhanbolot K. Aidaraliev, Akmarzhan Zh. Talgatbekova, Anarbek B. Mamytov

“… Introduction. Currently, the development of science and technology requires the creation of new polymer composites with high technical characteristics for various industries. …”
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A novel catalyst based on zero-valent iron nanoparticles for assisting electro-fenton process applied to a toxic wastewater by Mohsen Mohammadi, Reza Davarnejad, Mika Sillanpää

“…The results showed that the chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal under the optimal conditions (time of 125 min, current intensity of 272 mA, hydrogen peroxide volume (or concentration) of 0.19 ml (8.102 × 10−3 M), and zeolite Y-nZVI catalyst dosage of 1.78 g) was at 83.69 % for treating a wastewater with pH of 6 although this increased to 91.26 % at pH of 3 under the Fenton reactions. …”
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The Lived Experience of Women Regarding Family-Centric Roles in the Southern Neighbourhoods of Tehran by Fatemeh Farhadi babadi, Mehrdad Navabakhsh, Talieh Khademian

“…Understanding housework in the context of gender roles: Qualitative study. Social Sciences, 23(73), 1-3. …”
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Perioperative myocardial infarction during coronary artery bypass grafting. The main approaches to diagnosis and prevention by Yu. A. Argunova, M. V. Larionov

“…The comprehensive approach containing preoperative management of the patient (prehabilitation), intraoperative cardioprotection and risk factor management in the postoperative period is considered to be the most effective one.The review presents current approaches to the diagnosis of myocardial infarction after CABG, as well as the basic concepts of its prevention at all stages of patient management.…”
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Improving outcomes for people with autism spectrum disorders by reducing mental health problems: the IAMHealth research programme including one RCT by Emily Simonoff, Gillian Baird, Bryony Beresford, Tony Charman, Martin Knapp, Andrew Pickles, Carol Povey, Tom Purser, Paramala Santosh, Vicky Slonims, Stephen Scott

“…Factors contributing to this included beliefs about the causes of MHP and increased vulnerability with the context of a diagnosis of autism, knowledge of self-management and, based on prior experiences, a view that professional support or intervention was unavailable or inadequate. …”
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Evaluation of biokinetics and dosimetry in [131I]-NaI therapies: whole-body images quantification versus lower limb region by Bianca Lemos Lima, Jamille da Silveira Almeida, Maria da Penha Albuquerque Potiens, Rogério Alexandre Pelissoni, Marcelo Tatit Sapienza, Carlos Alberto Buchpiguel, José Willegaignon

“…The exception to this scenario is usually in cases of patients with metastatic disease, when it is necessary to evaluate the dose to be received by the internal organs. In this context, the bone marrow is one of the most important organs for the dosimetric calculation, since it is highly radiosensitive and should receive a maximum of 2 to 3 Gy[4,5]. …”
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Systemic hormonal contraception and risk of venous thromboembolism by Oskari Heikinheimo, Elena Toffol, Timo Partonen, Anna But, Antti Latvala, Jari Haukka

“…Abstract Introduction The increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with the use of hormonal contraception is well recognized, but evidence regarding hormonal contraception containing natural estradiol is limited. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF FERMENTED SAUSAGE SAFETY by Solovyova A.A.

“…The current trend is to create functional foods to improve the health of consumers. …”
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Screening Procedures for Reactive Chemicals According to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Appendix 6: a Critical Review by Wim Mak, Ed De Jong

“…The test methods and classification criteria contained in the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria or UN MTC (United Nations, 2003a), currently the 8th revised edition, have become increasingly relevant in recent years as they no longer relate only to transport classification (TDG), but also to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). …”
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