User journey method: a case study for improving digital intervention use measurement by Lauri Lukka, Maria Vesterinen, Antti Salonen, Vilma-Reetta Bergman, Paulus Torkki, Satu Palva, J. Matias Palva

“…Abstract Background Many digital mental health interventions meet low levels of use. However, current use measurement methods do not necessarily help identify which intervention elements are associated with dropout, despite this information potentially facilitating iterative intervention development. …”
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The Palliative Care in Patients with Oncological Diseases - a New Medical and Therapeutic Approach by Catalina FLORESCU, Octavian VASILIU, Dan PRELIPCEANU

“…A new notion, created by the first author, is supported by this research, i.e., “long-term oncological survivorship care,” which will replace the former concept of palliative care, which refers to “end-of-life care,” or “comfort care,” in relation to the oncological context.…”
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Seroprevalence of Toxocariasis and Its Associated Risk Factors among Adult Population in Kavar District, Fars Province, South of Iran: A Cross-Sectional Community-Based Seroepidemi... by Fatemehsadat Pezeshkian, Ali Pouryousef, Mostafa Omidian, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Ali Reza Safarpour, Sara Shojaei-Zarghani, Bahador Sarkari

“…Multivariable logistic regression revealed that housewives (OR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.18–3.51, p = 0.010) and subjects with learning disability (OR = 3.32, 95% CI: 1.29–8.52, p = 0.013) were at increased risk of Toxocara infection. The findings of the current study depicted a noticeable seroprevalence of Toxocara infection in the general population in the Kavar district, southern Iran. …”
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Synthesis, structure, and visible-light-driven activity of o-YbFeO3/h-YbFeO3/CeO2 photocatalysts by Sofia M. Tikhanova, Lev A. Lebedev, Svetlana A. Kirillova, Maria V. Tomkovich, Vadim I. Popkov

“…It was found that nanocrystalline components were chemically and phase-pure, uniformly spatially distributed over the nanocomposite, and had multiple contacts with each other. Based on this fact and the established electronic structure of the nanocomposite components, the formation of I-type heterojunction with the participation of o-YbFeO3 (Eg = 2.15 eV), h-YbFeO3 (Eg = 2.08 eV), and CeO2 (Eg = 2.38 eV) was shown, the presence of which increased photocatalytic activity of the resulting nanocomposite. …”
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Reducing mine water contamination at the local drainage facility of a kimberlite mine by N. P. Ovchinnikov

“…As Russian kimberlite mines reach their design capacity, the interval between cleaning cycles of the local drainage system’s water collectors has significantly decreased. Currently, at kimberlite mines, the cleaning of silted water collectors is routinely carried out using all available load–haul–dump (LHD) machines operated by the mine’s Mechanical and Power Service. …”
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Impact of a Saline Soil Improvement Project on the Spatiotemporal Evolution of Groundwater Dynamic Field and Hydrodynamic Process Simulation in the Hetao Irrigation District by Yule Sun, Liping Wang, Zuting Liu, Yonglin Jia, Zhongyi Qu

“…Reducing irrigation to 80% of the current water supply of the Yellow River enables groundwater level stabilization (2.05 ± 0.12 m burial depth) within 5–7 years. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between Types of Deprivation and Social Tolerance among Citizens of Tehran by Negar Firouzeh, Khadijeh Safiri

“…Given the significance of this issue, the primary objective of the current research was to investigate how deprivation of resources and opportunities across multiple domains affected individuals' levels of tolerance and their actions. …”
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Seasonal Variation of Testosterone Levels in a Large Cohort of Men by Taiba Zornitzki, Sagi Tshori, Galit Shefer, Shira Mingelgrin, Carmit Levy, Hilla Knobler

“…Total and bioavailable testosterone levels gradually decreased with age and BMI (P<0.001) and were significantly lower in men with diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and known CVD, but were higher in current smokers compared with nonsmokers (P<0.001). …”
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EVALUATION OF APPLE ORCHARDS VIA THE EXPERT SYSTEM CROM by Daniela DANA, Irina-Adriana CHIURCIU, Valentina VOICU, Aurelia-Ioana CHEREJI, Ioan Jr. CHEREJI, Andreea-Roxana FIRATOIU

“…Although the cultivation of fruit trees is a traditional activity in Romania and our country has natural potential in this regard, both the cultivated area and the fruit production have decreased lately. That is why the NRDP 2014- 2020 included a sub-programme for this sector, with sub-measures to redress the field and successfully respond to current challenges, including the impact on the environment. …”
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The Effect of Training Experience on Cardiac Morphology in Resistance Exercise Practitioners: A Study on Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Parameters and Left Atrium Mechanic... by Ahmet Kurtoğlu, Ertuğrul Kurtoğlu, Bekir Çar, Özgür Eken, Jarosław Muracki, Edi Setiawan, Madawi H. Alotaibi, Safaa M. Elkholi

“…In this context, cohort studies are needed to analyze in detail the reasons for the decrease in diastolic parameters in these individuals.…”
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Multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of disorders of coagulation system in childrenwith various pathologies by O. B. Gordeeva, M. S. Karaseva, D. E. Lavretsky, M. A. Babaikina, N. D. Vashakmadze, M. A. Soloshenko, G. V. Revunenkov, E. A. Abashidze, M. V. Egorova

“…The problem of correct in time diagnostics has the socially significant nature. Currently, international consensus and national protocols for the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism are regularly reviewing. …”
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Dynamic Analysis of Pantograph-Catenary System considering Ice Coating by Yongming Yao, Ning Zhou, Guiming Mei, Weihua Zhang

“…Specifically, as the speed of trains increases, the effect of ice thickness on the current collection quality of the PAC system is becoming increasingly apparent.…”
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Tribological study of amorphous polyethylene under different rough surfaces of chromium based on molecular dynamics simulation by Yang Yuan, Youqiang Zhang, Weijie Li, Liuyuan Geng, Pengwei Fan, Shuli Luo

“…Therefore, how to study the contact friction behavior and wear mechanisms of polyethylene molecular chains with metal surfaces on a microscopic scale is a current scientific problem to be solved. …”
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Transformation of trading patterns in global agricultural markets by V. V. Stroev, E. N. Smirnov

“…The analysis of international trade is conducted in the context of the need to ensure food security and counteract various exogenous shocks (decreasing crop yields, escalating geopolitical conflicts, food crises). …”
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Thermal and radiative effects on unsteady MHD flow of Casson fluid past a rotating porous medium with variable mass diffusion by J. Prakash, A. Selvaraj, P. Ragupathi, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal, S. Saranya

“…From the above results it can be seen that there are applications of these findings in the industrial and environmental context for example during MHD flow and filtration processes.…”
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Strategies for adaptation of Russian commercial banks to innovative technologies by O. S. Solenaya

“…The article discusses the strategies of the bank in the innovation sphere, which are important components of general development strategies, their content and the order of choice in the context of digitalization of the economy and global changes in the world banking system. …”
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miR-34a-5p modulation of polycystic ovary syndrome via targeting the NOTCH signaling pathway by Kexin Zhang, Xiaomeng Wang, Fang Liu, Hong Lin, Yan Wang, Min Zhao, Xiaofei Wang, Yijing Chu, Lin Xu

“…Abstract Purpose Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is currently recognized as a condition that affects several systems in the body, including the reproductive, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems. …”
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Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Methanol–Diesel Dual Fuel Engine at Different Altitudes by Zhongcheng Wang, Zhu Jie, Xiaoyu Liu

“…Currently, in the two technological approaches for using diesel pilot injection to ignite methanol and partially substituting diesel fuel with methanol, neither can fully achieve carbon neutrality in the context of internal combustion engines. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Diagnostic Framework for Shaft Earthing Brush Faults in Large Turbine Generators by Katudi Oupa Mailula, Akshay Kumar Saha

“…The framework was evaluated using data from a fleet of large-scale generators under various brush fault scenarios (e.g., increased brush contact resistance, loss of brush contact, worn out brushes, and brush contamination). …”
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Cutaneous Adverse Effects From Diabetes Devices in Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review by Alicia Podwojniak, Joseph Flemming, Isabella J Tan, Hira Ghani, Zachary Neubauer, Anne Jones

“…ConclusionsThe dermatologic complications of CGM and CSII pose a potential risk to long-term glycemic control in T1D, especially in young patients where skin lesions can lead to discontinuation. Increased manufacturer transparency is critical and further studies are needed to expand upon the current preventative measures such as device site rotation and steroid creams, which lack consistent effectiveness.…”
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