Clinical and epidemiological characteristic of chronic hepatitis C in the republic of Tyva by A. A. Saryglar, S. O. Dongak, A. D. Ibrohimova, K. E. Novak, E. V. Esaulenko

“…Materials and methods: Based on the annual reports of the dispensary observation office of the Infectious Hospital of the Republic of Tyva, an electronic database was developed using the licensed Office Excel 2016 program, which included results on the health status of patients, clinical, laboratory and instrumental data, including molecular biological data with the determination of HCV genotypes. …”
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Iron (II) Determination in Lipstick Samples using Spectrophotometric and Microfluidic Paper-based Analytical Device (µPADs) Platform via Complexation Reaction with Iron Chelator 1,... by Ekhlas A. Abdulkareem, Jwan O. Abdulsattar, Ban O. Abdulsattar

“…Compared to a spectrophotometric detection method, µPAD measured colour intensity using captured images using Samsung mobile phone and image J program to give proof of concept that µPAD platform fulfils the purpose of accuracy and at the same time remaining cost-effective and simplistic to be used in both developing and developed countries gave same linear calibration curve with a limit of detection 0.12 mg L-1. …”
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Application of a novel vegetation condition index using MODIS EVI for structuring crop index insurance under a smallholder system by Andualem Aklilu Tesfaye, Daniel Edward Osgood, Berhane Gessesse Aweke

“…Accordingly, this study aims to develop a novel crop index insurance scheme using an innovative approach of developing a Vegetation Condition Index derived from Enhanced Vegetation Index (VCI-evi) that potentially addresses the limitations of existing products. …”
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Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and Prevention of Adverse Kidney Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes: A Clinical Multiethnic Asian Cohort by Liang Feng, Zhong Hong Liew, Yong Mong Bee, Tazeen H. Jafar

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Desafíos al implementar un programa de artroplastia total de cadera en un país en vías de desarrollo: nuestra experiencia en el Hospital Monkole de la República Democrática del Con... by V. Barro, C. Carbonell-Rosell, J. Ribera, A. Villalonga, L. Martin-Domínguez, D. Soza, M. Plomer, M. Aguilar, R. Sevil, J. José Echarri

“…Conclusions: The THA program at Monkole Hospital demonstrates that it is feasible to perform complex surgeries in developing countries and that it is a cost-effective procedure that improves patients’ quality of life, provided there are adequate hospital infrastructures, team training, availability of implants, and ensured proper care and follow-up. …”
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Temporal and spatial characteristics and environmental health risk analysis of liver cancer in a county of Central China from perspective of precise prevention and control by Shuyao XIA, Hongyan REN, Baohua WANG, Runhe SHI

“…ObjectiveTaking S County, a typical county in Central China as an example, to explore the temporal and spatial distribution of liver cancer and environmental health risks at the township scale, so as to provide scientific reference for developing precise prevention and control program. MethodsBased on the liver cancer data in the tumor registry data and related environmental variables of S County from 2009 to 2018, a spatiotemporal analysis was carried out by using geographic information system mapping, global Moran index analysis, and cold and hot spot detection. …”
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Tinjauan Sifat Mekanis Reactive Powder Concrete melalui Perlakuan Uap dengan Abu Sekam Padi sebagai Alternatif Material Pozzolan by Sapriandi Sapriandi, Amrizal Amrizal, Sayahdin Sayahdin, Yulius Rief Alkhaly

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Neutrophil Myo5c gene downregulation is associated with postoperative organ dysfunction following pediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass by Wiriya Maisat, Wiriya Maisat, Wiriya Maisat, Wiriya Maisat, Sumiti Sandhu, Samuel Kim, Hanna Van Pelt, Sek Won Kong, Sek Won Kong, Juan Ibla, Juan Ibla, Koichi Yuki, Koichi Yuki, Koichi Yuki, Koichi Yuki

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Ways forward in transdisciplinary research: Insights from case studies on marine and coastal conflict transformations by Mello NGR, Christie P, Prado DS, Martins IM, Saunders F, Tafon R, Gilek M, Sowman M, Sander G, Dukes F, P Jacobi, Pierro B, Christofoletti RA

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Integrated enzymatic hydrolysis of crude red onion extract and yeast treatment for production and purification of short-chain inulin and inulin neoseries oligosaccharides by Jirat Wongsanittayarak, Nalapat Leangnim, Kridsada Unban, Chartchai Khanongnuch, Saisamorn Lumyong, Pairote Wongputtisin, Apinun Kanpiengjai

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Quantitative characterization of the 3D self-organization of PDAC tumor spheroids reveals cell type and matrix dependence through advanced microscopy analysis by Soraya Hernández-Hatibi, Carlos Borau, Neus Martínez-Bosch, Pilar Navarro, José Manuel García-Aznar, Pedro Enrique Guerrero

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Deep sequencing of yeast and mouse tRNAs and tRNA fragments using OTTR by Hans Tobias Gustafsson, Lucas Ferguson, Carolina Galan, Tianxiong Yu, Heather Upton, Ebru Kaymak, Zhiping Weng, Kathleen Collins, Oliver J Rando

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Circulating Antibody’s Role During Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, and Beyond for Rabies: A Review by Qingjun Chen, Li Cai, Xinjun Lv, Si Liu, Cheng Liu, Jiayang Liu, Xiaoqiang Liu, Wenwu Yin, Chuanlin Wang, Zhenggang Zhu

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Mental states and temperaments contributing to suicidal crisis in psychiatric inpatients: a cross-sectional and validation study by Marco Innamorati, Denise Erbuto, Elena Rogante, Salvatore Sarubbi, Maria Anna Trocchia, Mariarosaria Cifrodelli, Monica Migliorati, Anna Comparelli, Isabella Berardelli, Maurizio Pompili

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Specific Mass Growth Rate of Sugar Crystals: Probabilistic Modeling by Denis V. Arapov, Vladimir A. Kuritsyn, Sergey M. Petrov, Nadezda M. Podgornova, Mariya A. Zaitseva

“…The obtained experimental data were processed using nonlinear programming. Results and discussion. 421 experiments made it possible to develop a probabilistic mathematical model of specific mass growth rate of sugar monocrystals and its dependence on the solution temperature, purity, and solids content. …”
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Jasmine Flower Color Degradation User-Coded Computer Vision Image Analysis Tool and Kinetics Modeling by Humeera Tazeen, Astina Joice, Talha Tufaique, C. Igathinathane, Ademola Ajayi-Banji, Zhao Zhang, Craig W. Whippo, Drew A. Scott, John R. Hendrickson, David W. Archer, Lestero O. Pordesimo, Shahab Sokhansanj

“…Therefore, the significant reduction in the visual appeal, quality, and economic value necessitates the measurement of temporal color degradation to evaluate the shelf life for jasmine flowers. A developed open-source ImageJ plugin program quantified the color degradation of jasmine petals and pedicles over 25 h. …”
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Computer-Aided Intra-Operatory Positioning of an MRgHIFU Applicator Dedicated to Abdominal Thermal Therapy Using Particle Swarm Optimization by Yacine M'Rad, Caecilia Charbonnier, Marcelo Elias de Oliveira, Pauline Coralie Guillemin, Lindsey Alexandra Crowe, Thibaud Koessler, Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Sana Boudabbous, Alexis Ricoeur, Rares Salomir, Orane Lorton

“…This paper presents a software tool developed to optimize the positioning of a HIFU transducer dedicated to abdominal thermal therapy, to maximize the treatment's efficiency while minimizing the near-field risk. …”
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Methodology of forming a model of diagnosis-related groups for cases of medical care using surgery performed by laparoscopic access by I. A. Zheleznyakova, O. A. Volkova, E. I. Rumiantseva, I. A. Mikhailov, D. V. Fedyaev, A. V. Zuev, O. S. Plakhotnik, G. V. Trifonova, T. S. Vakhrusheva, E. S. Samsonova, V. V. Omelyanovskiy

“…A wide range of endosurgical treatment methods in various medical care profiles and the need for uniformity of calculations required developing a unified approach to the formation of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) for cases of surgical medical care provided by laparoscopic access.Objective: to develop a methodology for the formation of a DRG model for cases of medical care using surgery performed by laparoscopic access in the context of the following medical care profiles: “coloproctology”, “urology”, “surgery (abdominal)”, “obstetrics and gynecology”, “pediatric urology-andrology”, “pediatric surgery”.Material and methods. …”
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Photosynthetic energy assessment in shallot farming using combining Sentinel-2 data with NetBeat™ in a highland tropical agroecosystem: Case study at food estate Hutajulu, North Su... by Riswanti Sigalingging, Rangga Resna Immanuel Pasaribu, Noverita Sprinse Vinolina, Lukman Adlin Harahap, Candra Sigalingging, Kartika Purwandari

“….), particularly within large-scale agricultural developments, such as the Food Estate program in Hutajulu, North Sumatra, Indonesia. …”
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Machine learning enhanced expert system for detecting heart failure decompensation using patient reported vitals and electronic health records by Shumit Saha, Heather Ross, Pedro Elkind Velmovitsky, Chloe X. Wang, Julie K. K. Vishram-Nielsen, Cedric Manlhiot, Bo Wang, Joseph A. Cafazzo

“…To accomplish this, our lab developed Medly, an expert system-enhanced digital therapeutic program for HF patients. …”
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