High proportion of depression and anxiety in younger patients with COPD: a cross-sectional study in primary care in Sweden by Therese Öfverholm, Mikael Hasselgren, Karin Lisspers, Anna Nager, Gabriella Eliason, Maaike Giezeman, Christer Janson, Marta A. Kisiel, Scott Montgomery, Björn Ställberg, Josefin Sundh, Hanna Sandelowsky

“…Background and aim Patients with COPD and concurrent depression and/or anxiety are known to have an increased risk of exacerbations, morbidity, mortality, and deteriorated quality of life. …”
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Underactuated Finger Design: A Minimalistic Approach Toward Biomimetic Prosthetic Finger by Vignesh Sompur, Varadhan Skm, Asokan Thondiyath

“…The results show improved anthropomorphic motion and increased contact forces for the current finger design compared to the conventional 4-bar mechanism-based prosthetic finger.…”
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Spatio-temporal expansion patterns and influencing factors in China's new local retail industry: A case study of Luckin Coffee. by FengXun Qi, WeiShan Qin, Xiaohan Li

“…with the increased penetration of the Internet, artificial intelligence, and other technologies, New Retail, an emerging commercial sector in cities, has gained significant momentum. …”
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Optimization of MWCNT concentration in nylon-based nanocomposites for enhanced triboelectric nanogenerator performance by Orkhan Gulahmadov, Lala Gahramanli, Mustafa Muradov, Jadranka Blazhevska Gilev, Stefano Bellucci, Cristian Vacacela Gomez

“…Results show that the open-circuit voltage (Voc) and short-circuit current (Isc) increase with MWCNT loading up to 0.05 wt%, reaching a peak of 29.7 V and 3.0 μA, respectively, compared to 17.5 V and 1.8 μA for pristine nylon-based TENGs. …”
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Playing towards Motivation: Gamification and University Students in Physical Activity! by Victor Javier Sotos-Martinez, Salvador Baena-Morales, Manuel Sanchez-De Miguel, Alberto Ferriz-Valero

“…There is currently concern about the decrease in physical activity participation among university students. …”
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Transition resistance influence of the upper structure track ballast on the rail-to-earth potential at AC railway sections by A. A. Krylov, I. A. Rebrov, A. V. Rudashevskaya, R. A. Rudashevskiy, E. D. Khar'kovskaya

“…Moreover, they refer to the reverse traction system, to the reverse traction current of railway automation devices and to the required level of electrical safety guarantee.Materials and methods. …”
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Modification of PEDOT:PSS films using ZnI2 additive for power conversion efficiency enhancement of organic solar cells by Sucheewan Krobthong, Sutthipoj Wongrerkdee, Sawitree Wongrerkdee, Khathawut Lohawet, Anusit Kaewprajak, Pisist Kumnorkaew

“…This behavior causes lower sheet resistance and results in an increased Jsc and Voc for OSC devices. Therefore, the improved interfacial contact and depletion of PSS are considered synergistic functions for OSC enhancement.…”
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Surface Modification of Asymmetric Polysulfone/Polyethylene Glycol Membranes by DC Ar-Glow Discharge Plasma by Chalad Yuenyao, Thawat Chittrakarn, Yutthana Tirawanichakul, Suksawat Sirijarukul

“…Polysulfone/polyethylene glycol (PSF/PEG) membranes were prepared by dry/wet phase inversion method. Effects of direct current glow discharge plasma using argon as working gas on morphological structures and gas separation properties of membranes were studied. …”
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Impact of Abiotic Stress-Reducing Cultivation Technologies and Long-Term Storage on the Oxidative Potential of Edible Potato Tubers (<i>Solanum tuberosum</i> L.) by Jarosław Pobereżny, Elżbieta Wszelaczyńska, Jarosław Chmielewski, Barbara Gworek, Wiesław Szulc, Beata Rutkowska, Joanna Korczyk-Szabó

“…Currently, in the context of the emphasis on introducing a reduction in mineral fertilization and the increase in pressure on sustainable agriculture, magnesium fertilization and the use of biostimulants are becoming an alternative tool to increase the quality of potato tuber yield. …”
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Challenges and Advances in Materials and Fabrication Technologies for the Development of p-GaN Gated E-Mode AlGaN/GaN Power HEMTs: A Critical Review by J. Ajayan, Vakkalakula Bharath Sreenivasulu, N. Aruna Kumari, S. Sreejith, Subhajit Das

“…There has been a lot of investigations done on wide bandgap materials because of the difficulties traditional electronics suffer at high temperatures, such as poor stability and increased leakage current. GaN-based power high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) are a popular choice for a variety of power electronic applications due to their excellent efficiency and ability to deliver high power density. …”
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Study of the magnetic field effect on partial discharges characteristics by D. A. Polyakov, M. A. Kholmov, K. I. Nikitin

“…The modeling has shown that if the operational electrical strength of the current transformer insulation is present, the high-voltage potential cannot contact the current flow circuit. …”
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Neurophysiological evidence of single-shot semantic mapping in the developing brain by Marina J. Vasilyeva, Veronika M. Knyazeva, Elena D. Artemenko, Elena A. Vershinina, Ekaterina S. Garbaruk, Ekaterina S. Garbaruk, Maria Yu Boboshko, Maria Yu Boboshko, Aleksander A. Aleksandrov, Yury Shtyrov, Yury Shtyrov

“…This process is to a large degree mediated by a neurocognitive mechanism known as «fast mapping» (FM) which allows the child to quickly map new words onto neural representations after even a single exposure to them, using context-driven inference. However, the neurophysiological bases of this mechanism are still poorly understood. …”
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Project20: Does continuity of care and community-based antenatal care improve maternal and neonatal birth outcomes for women with social risk factors? A prospective, observational... by Hannah Rayment-Jones, Kathryn Dalrymple, James Harris, Angela Harden, Elidh Parslow, Thomas Georgi, Jane Sandall

“…The findings support the current policy drive to increase continuity of midwife-led care, whilst adding that community-based care may further improve outcomes for women at increased risk of health inequalities. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of UV-C Radiation in Eliminating <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> from Touch Surfaces Under Laboratory Conditions by Anna Różańska, Anna Pioskowik, Laura Herrles, Tanisha Datta, Paweł Krzyściak, Estera Jachowicz-Matczak, Tomasz Siewierski, Monika Walkowicz, Agnieszka Chmielarczyk

“…The adoption of UV-C as a supplementary disinfection method in hospitals has significantly increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are no current guidelines concerning the use of UV-C disinfection in hospitals. …”
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Comparative legal analysis of the labor law status of a higher school lecturer by T. F. Vysheslavova, S. A. Lukinova

“…The authors analyze the provisions of the current Russian labor legislation on the work of higher education lecturers in the context of globalization and the intensification of the global financial and economic crisis. …”
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Study of the functional diagram and algorithm of tracking system for electrodynamic braking of DC electric train by V. A. Baranov, I. P. Vikulov, A. A. Kiselev, A. S. Maznev

“…One of the key ways to save operating costs in suburban traffic on lines electrified with direct current is to increase the return of electric energy when the drivers use the regenerative braking mode.Electrodynamic braking control systems that track the magnitude of the voltage of the contact network  can increase the percentage of return of electric energy from the use of regenerative braking due to the rapid redistribution of energy generated by traction motors. …”
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A comprehensive study on thermal/electrical conduction, mechanical and curing properties of silicone rubber nanocomposites contained exfoliated-surface modified h-BNs by Atefe Farahani, Masoud Jamshidi, Masumeh Foroutan

“…This happening improved filler-polymer adhesion and made the mechanical property of the modified nanocomposite outstanding with higher storage modulus, tensile strength and Tg compared to the SR (i.e. 127%, 26% and 10 °C, respectively). The contact angle increased from 92.8o for SR to 107.6 for modified nanocomposite which is mostly desired in microelectronic applications.…”
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‘It was a joint plan we worked out together’. How the I-WOTCH programme enabled people with chronic non-malignant pain to taper their opioids: a process evaluation by Martin Underwood, Kate Seers, Charles Abraham, Harbinder Kaur Sandhu, Vivien P Nichols, Sam Eldabe, Alleyne Sharisse, Balasubramanian Shyam, Betteley Lauren, Booth Katie, Carnes Dawn, D Furlan Andrea, Haywood Kirstie, Iglesias Urrutia C Paola, Lall Ranjit, Manca Andrea, Mistry Dipesh, Noyes Jennifer, Rahman Anisur, Shaw Jane, KY Tang Nicole, Taylor Stephanie, Tysall Colin, Underwood Martin, J Withers Emma

“…It provided people with a forum in which to learn about the current thinking about opioid usage and its effects. …”
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Economic Analysis of Global CO₂ Emissions and Energy Consumption Based on the World Kaya Identity by Alina Yakymchuk, Simone Maxand, Anna Lewandowska

“…This research seeks to elucidate the relationship between economic activities, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the economic dimensions of climate change mitigation efforts within the European context, which may be useful for developing policies to mitigate CO₂ emissions and promote sustainable development. …”
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Skin lesions associated with personal protective equipment in medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by N. I. Galimova

“…The search keywords were: "medical workers", "skin", "dermatoses", "professional", and "personal protective equipment" in combination with "COVID-19" and "SARS-CoV-2".Results. Occupational contact dermatitis is responsible for 20% of all cases of contact dermatitis which accounts for 90% of all skin disease cases. …”
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