Systematic Pelvic and Paraaortic Lymph Node Dissection in Advanced Ovarian Cancer—Technical Aspects and Current Evidence-Based Data for Clinical Decision-Making by Traian Dumitrascu

“…The LION trial changed the practice of surgeons regarding SPALND, and current essential guidelines do not recommend it as a routine. …”
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The Impact of Increasing Seawater Temperatures over the Last 30 Years on the Reproductive Cycle of the Pearl Oyster <i>Pinctada radiata</i> (Leach, 1814) in the Arabian Gulf by Razan Khalifa, Radhouane Ben Hamadou, Bruno Welter Giraldes, Sandra Joaquim, Zainab Hizam, Shafeeq Hamza, Anne Bassères, Jean-Charles Massabuau, Alexandra Leitão

“…This study aimed to characterize the reproductive cycle of <i>P. radiata</i> in Qatar and compare the current data with historical records in the region obtained between 1992 and 1993. …”
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A comprehensive review of electro-tribological behavior in conductive lubricants by Xiang Xi, Zijie Zhao, Hailong Li, Wei Gu, Wen Xie, Wenyi Zhang, Chih-An Lo, Lin Xue, Hongqiang Chu, Linhua Jiang

“…The electric machinery industry is currently facing a significant challenge in the application of electrical contact materials with appropriate electrical and tribological performance. …”
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Bradykinin measurement by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry in subjects with hereditary angioedema enhanced by cold activation by Jinguo Chen, MD, Yunkou Wu, PhD, J. Joanna Yu, MD, PhD, Joseph Chiao, MD, Jing Yu, PhD, Mark D. Scarupa, MD, Lili Wan, PhD, H. Henry Li, MD, PhD

“…Objective: We sought to develop a novel method to overcome the issues in current protease inhibitor–based methods for measuring endogenous BK. …”
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Identifying a Complex Carbohydrate Mixture in Context of a High-Protein Diet That Is Able to Steer Microbial Fermentation to Improve Metabolic Health: The DISTAL Study by Thirza van Deuren, Colin van Kalkeren, Koen Venema, Ellen Blaak

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Synthesis and in-situ Mo microalloying of CuCr alloy by aluminothermic self-propagating reduction by Jin-ru Han, Zhi-he Dou, Ting-an Zhang, Wang An

“…Therefore, the conductivity of CuCrMo alloy is increased from 12.63 MS m−1 to 17.41 MS m−1. Based on the performance of 12 kV vacuum interrupter assembled with self-propagating CuCr contacts, it is found that compared with CuCr alloy, the insulation, chopping current and breaking performance of the interrupter are obviously improved by adding Mo.…”
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The conflict between theory and practice in caring for children: field narrative of a social worker by Shivangi Goenka, Kiran Modi

Vulnerability in Colorectal Cancer: Adjusted Gross Income and Geography as Factors in Determining Overall Survival in Colorectal Cancer: A Single-Center Study Across a Broad Income... by Cataldo Doria, Patrick G. De Deyne, Papachristou Charalampos

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Unpacking the Mood States of Children and Youth in Saskatchewan, Canada, in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from the “See Us, Hear Us 2.0” Study by Nahin Shakurun, Tamara Hinz, Daniel A. Adeyinka, Nazeem Muhajarine

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The Functional Impact of VX-770 on the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator Is Enduring and Increases the Constitutive Activity of This Channel in Primary Airway Epi... by Heidi J. Nick, Sarah E. Christeson, Preston E. Bratcher

“…Acute VX-770 exposure resulted in an increase in CFTR-mediated currents in the absence of exogenous compounds that induce the phosphorylation/activation of CFTR, with acute exposure having the same effect as chronic exposure. …”
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Risk characterization for silica-related silicosis and lung cancer in communities adjacent to sand and gravel extraction facilities: examining limitations in our current risk metho... by Anthony J. Russell, Kenneth A. Mundt, Andrew Maier

“…These, estimates do not align with the lack of observed effects in communities adjacent to sand, stone, and gravel operations or locations with high background levels of ambient RCS.ConclusionRisk of silicosis and lung cancer due to community exposures to RCS need to be addressed in the context of observable increases of disease in populations exposed to low to moderate levels of RCS. …”
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Enhancing InGaZnO transistor current through high-κ dielectrics and interface trap extraction using single-pulse charge pumping by JaeHyeong Park, Hyo-Bae Kim, Sang Min Yu, Kihwan Kim, Ju Heyuck Baeck, Jiyong Noh, Kwon-Shik Park, Soo-Young Yoon, Ji-Hoon Ahn, Saeroonter Oh

“…Therefore, increasing drive current without changing the channel material is a desirable goal to pursue. …”
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Rapid pyrolysis of low rank coal: dynamic modeling and parameter analysis of a novel solid heat carrier in a co-current downer reactor by Yanchao Shang, Jialin Zhao, Wenlong Xu, Jingxian Wang, Peijie Zong, Di Zhang, Yingyun Qiao, Yuanyu Tian

“…A novel co-current downer pyrolyzer was developed to enable high-temperature heat-carrying particles, preheated in a fluidized bed, to directly contact coal particles. …”
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Aerobic Power and Capacity in Highly Trained National-Level Youth Soccer Players Through On-Field Gas Exchange Assessment in an Ecological Context: A Brief Report by Martin Fernando Bruzzese, Gastón César García, Carlos Rodolfo Arcuri, Mauro Darío Santander, Jeremías David Secchi, José Augusto Rodrigues dos Santos, Rodrigo Zacca

“…Given the scarcity of studies on the on-field cardiorespiratory profiles of national-level athletes, especially in Argentine soccer, this study aimed to identify the on-field cardiorespiratory fitness profile of ten highly trained youth field soccer players (13.6 ± 1.3 years old) from both the first league of the Argentine Football Association and members of the national team in their age group category in the current year. Methods: Each athlete performed an on-field cardiorespiratory exercise test (20-m Shuttle Run Test, 20-m SRT) with the COSMED K5 wearable metabolic system (COSMED, Rome, Italy) in dynamic micro-mixing chamber mode. …”
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Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine versus sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy: a systematic review and individual participant data m... by Michelle E. Roh, Julie R. Gutman, Maxwell Murphy, Jenny Hill, Mywayiwawo Madanitsa, Abel Kakuru, Hellen C. Barsosio, Simon Kariuki, John P.A. Lusingu, Frank Mosha, Richard Kajubi, Moses R. Kamya, Don Mathanga, Jobiba Chinkhumba, Miriam K. Laufer, Eulambius Mlugu, Appolinary A.R. Kamuhabwa, Eleni Aklillu, Omary Minzi, Roland Nnaemeka Okoro, Ado Danazumi Geidam, John David Ohieku, Meghna Desai, Prasanna Jagannathan, Grant Dorsey, Feiko O. ter Kuile

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A Study on the Pantograph Slide Wear Model Based on Energy Dissipation by Yiming Dong, Binghong Li, Zhonghua Chen, Hebin Wang, Huayang Zhang

“…During train operations, the contact surface between the pantograph slide and the catenary wire is subjected to mechanical friction and an electrical current, leading to an increase in the wear of the pantograph slide and a reduction in the service life of the pantograph–catenary friction pair. …”
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Elimination of Double‐Slope Nonideality in C60 Field Effect Transistors by Xingwei Zeng, Xinyi Zhao, Jianbin Xu, Qian Miao

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Increasing day three parasitaemia is observed after treatment of patients with artemether-lumefantrine and single dose of primaquine for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria... by Bontu Abate, Bokretsion Gidey Brhane, Tsegahun Manyazewal, Hussien Mohammed, Yonas Wuletaw, Moges Kassa, Mesay Hailu, Getachew Tollera, Geremew Tasew, Ashenafi Assefa, Eyasu Makonnen

“…These findings support the ongoing use of AL with a single dose of PQ as the primary treatment option for uncomplicated P. falciparum infections in the study area. In the context of the emergence and spread of partial artemisinin-based combination therapy(ACT) resistance in Africa, regular monitoring of the efficacy of current artemisinin-based combinations is recommended for the early detection of emerging drug resistance in the study setting and beyond.…”
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Сomposition, structure and functional properties of silver-tungsten composition electrochemistry coatings formed with the help of ultrasound by N. V. Bogush, A. A. Khmyl, L. K. Kushner, N. V. Dezhkunov

“…It is shown that application of ultrasound effect to electrodeposition allows increased level of permissible current density and provides.…”
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Latent Tuberculosis Infection among Household Contacts of Tuberculosis Patients, Healthcare Workers, and Tuberculosis Patients Using QuantiFERON-tuberculosis Gold Plus and Tubercul... by Braja Sundar Barik, Chinmay Divyadarshi Kar, Shritam Das, Tahziba Hussain, Sasmita Nayak, Arun Kumar Sahu, Sooman Sundaray, Sanghamitra Pati

“…Introduction: Contacts of tuberculosis (TB) patients have an increased risk of latent TB infection (LTBI). …”
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