Functional assessment in acute coronary syndrome: a systematic review of acute versus staged interventions by Federico Vergni, Silvia Buscarini, Leonardo Ciurlanti, Filippo Luca Gurgoglione, Francesco Pellone, Mario Luzi

“…ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: Several tools have been implemented to assess the functional significance of coronary lesions. …”
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Mapping landforms of a hilly landscape using machine learning and high-resolution LiDAR topographic data by Netra R. Regmi, Nina D.S. Webb, Jacob I. Walter, Joonghyeok Heo, Nicholas W. Hayman

“…Traditional techniques of mapping landforms based on field surveys or from aerial photographs can be time and labor intensive, highlighting the importance of remote sensing products based automatic or semi-automatic approaches. In addition, the time-intensive manual labeling can also be subjective rather than an objective identification of the landform. …”
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The Co-occurrence of mcr-3 and fosA3 in IncP plasmid in ST131 Escherichia coli: A novel case by Muhammad Fazal Hameed, Yanan Chen, Hazrat Bilal, Sabir Khan, Honghua Ge, Chen Xiaofang, Pengying Gu

“…Conclusions: Our results show that to control the spread of colistin and fosfomycin resistance genes in human pathogens, the ban on colistin must be continued in animal feeding farms not only in China but around the world; additionally, awareness platforms on the use of colistin must be implemented and strict policies in poultry and pig farms must be maintained. …”
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Research on temporal-spatial distribution differences and formation mechanisms of NPP in the Lanzhou section of the yellow river mainstream by Jin Ma, Xuan Yang, Xiaodan Li, Lide Zhang, Jiaojiao Lei, Lina Wang, Xuelu Liu

“…It suggests that, in addition to implementing proven ecological restoration measures, efforts to improve vegetation cover quality in Lanzhou section of the Yellow River mainstem should comprehensively consider both natural and human factors, promote ecological comprehensive governance work according to local conditions in the future.…”
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Trend and determinants of unplanned pregnancy among expectant mothers in Ethiopia based on the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (2000–2016) data: a cross-sectional study by Amanuel Adugna, Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie, Lidiya Gutema Lemu, Yilkal Negesse

“…To address this, policymakers and stakeholders should propose and implement targeted interventions on identified risk factors.…”
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A Spatial–Frequency Combined Transformer for Cloud Removal of Optical Remote Sensing Images by Fulian Zhao, Chenlong Ding, Xin Li, Runliang Xia, Caifeng Wu, Xin Lyu

“…Existing methods attempt to combine spatial and frequency features for cloud removal, but they rely on shallow feature concatenation or simplistic addition operations, which fail to establish effective cross-domain synergistic mechanisms. …”
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Proposed SmartBarrel System for Monitoring and Assessment of Wine Fermentation Processes Using IoT Nose and Tongue Devices by Sotirios Kontogiannis, Meropi Tsoumani, George Kokkonis, Christos Pikridas, Yorgos Kotseridis

“…SmartBarrel experimental results validate the SmartBarrel’s ability to monitor fermentation parameters. Additionally, the implemented models show that the V-LSTM model outperforms existing neural network classifiers and regression models, reducing RMSE loss by at least 45%. …”
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Impact of 30-minute and 90-minute Naps on Aerobic and Anaerobic Intermittent Performance in Collegiate Soccer Players by Xu A, Wang N, Gao Y, Li X

“…However, no significant changes were noted in average heart rate (p = 0.198) or perceived exertion (RPE) (p = 0.376) during the 30– 15 IFT after napping.Conclusion: Napping effectively enhances the aerobic and anaerobic performance of collegiate soccer players following a normal night of sleep. Implementing strategic napping may be beneficial for athletes seeking to optimize their performance before training or competition.Keywords: nap, anaerobic, aerobic, fatigue, soccer…”
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The Effectiveness of a Specific Exercise Program in Alleviating Work-Related Neck and Upper Back Pain and Improving Mood State in Various Occupational Populations—A Randomized Cont... by Anastasia Beneka, Paraskevi Sakellari, Katerina Daskalaki, Paraskevi Malliou, Theodoros Konstantinidis

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant challenges across governmental, industrial, and social systems. Additionally, numerous studies have reported a sharp increase in both mental health issues and musculoskeletal disorders worldwide. …”
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Pest categorisation of Urocerus albicornis by EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLH), Claude Bragard, Paula Baptista, Elisavet Chatzivassiliou, Francesco Di Serio, Paolo Gonthier, Josep Anton Jaques Miret, Annemarie Fejer Justesen, Christer Sven Magnusson, Panagiotis Milonas, Juan A Navas‐Cortes, Stephen Parnell, Roel Potting, Philippe Lucien Reignault, Emilio Stefani, Hans‐Hermann Thulke, Wopke Van der Werf, Antonio Vicent Civera, Jonathan Yuen, Lucia Zappalà, Jean‐Claude Grégoire, Chris Malumphy, Virag Kertesz, Andrea Maiorano, Alan MacLeod

“…Phytosanitary measures are available to reduce the likelihood of additional entry and further spread, and there is a potential for biological control. …”
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Therapeutic Methods Including the Tasks of a Nurse and Evaluation of Their Effectiveness in the Opinion of Patients after Craniocerebral Trauma with a Diagnosis of Alcohol use Diso... by Marta Sarzyńska, Elżbieta Bartoń, Anna Mazur, Elżbieta Przychodzka, Ewa Guz, Robert Ślusarz, Krzysztof Turowski

“…For this reason, in order to strengthen the therapeutic effects of alcoholic disease, it is important to conduct research aimed at determining the factors that shape the effectiveness of the implemented methods. With this in mind, it has been assumed that the aim of the research is to determine the relationship between the therapeutic methods used in the Clinical Alcohol Dependency Therapy Unit (COTUA), taking into account the tasks of a nurse, and the assessment of their effectiveness in the perception of patients after craniocerebral trauma with a diagnosis of alcohol disease. …”
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Impact of Sustainable Biostimulators on Yield and Phytochemical Traits of Bottle Gourd (<i>Lagenaria siceraria</i> L.) by Abd-Allah Gahory, Wagdi Saber Soliman, Rofayda Sayed, Ahmed M. Abbas, Sabri Salaheldin

“…A randomized complete block design with a factorial arrangement was implemented, including ten treatments with three concentrations of SA, HA, and SW, alongside a control. …”
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From awareness to action: investigating the impact of big-five teamwork model awareness on rationing of nursing care and patient-centered care by Heba Mohamed Al-Anwer Ali Ashour, Ebtsam Aly Omer Abou Hashish, Nadia Hassan Ali Awad

“…Big 5TWAS interventions were implemented for nurses, and study variables were measured using nursing teamwork surveys, the Rationing of Nursing Care Observational Checklist (RONCO), and patient-centered care questionnaires before and after the intervention. …”
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Genome-wide association study for ashy stem blight resistance in USDA common bean germplasm by Ainong Shi, Diego M. Viteri, Angela M. Linares-Ramírez, Haizheng Xiong, Senyu Chen

“…Four quantitative trait loci (QTLs) were identified on chromosomes Pv02, Pv04, Pv05, and Pv10 across all accessions. Additionally, three QTLs were detected on Pv01, Pv02, and Pv11 in Mesoamerican accessions, while three QTLs were found on Pv02, Pv04, and Pv06 in Andean accessions. …”
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A cluster-randomised controlled equivalence trial of the Surprise Soap handwashing intervention among older children living in a refugee settlement in Sudan by Julie Watson, Oliver Cumming, Amy MacDougall, Ibtihal Mohammed-Elhassan Osman, Maud Amon-Tanoh, Claudio Deola

“…There appears to be no marginal benefit in terms of HWWS that would justify the additional cost of implementing the Surprise Soap intervention. …”
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Leveraging Clean Power From Base Transceiver Stations for Hybrid and Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations System With Energy Storage Devices by Muhammad Bilal Ali, Abdullah Altamimi, Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi, Zafar A. Khan

“…A simulation model created in HOMER Grid has been implemented for evaluating proposed system&#x2019;s performance using actual load data from 15 distinct BTS locations all across Pakistan. …”
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Individual host factors and co-infections affect the probability and excretion intensity of endoparasite infections in dairy cows by Anna Sophie Hecker, Marie-Kristin Raulf, Sven König, Katharina May, Christina Strube

“…Environmental and management factors play an important role at herd level; however, factors related to the individual cow, such as the parity number or lactation stage, also contribute to infection. In addition, it is still unclear to what extent co-infections with other endoparasites influence prevalence and egg/oocyst excretion rates. …”
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Energy-Efficient Aggressive Duty-Cycling of V-Band Power Amplifiers by Maximilian Gottfried Becker, Marco Gunia, Diego Mendez, Frank Ellinger

“…In addition to implementing the core functionality, a design goal for modern circuits is reduced energy consumption. …”
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SELECTING AN OPTIMAL POWER GENERATING FACILITY TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RUSSIA’S ARCTIC TERRITORIES by Elena V. Rytova, Svetlana S. Gutman, Viktoria V. Brazovskaya, Ksenia S. Kozhina

“…This methodology for determining a priority generation facility can be adapted and expanded depending on the objectives of the study and the unique characteristics of the territory in which a modernization project is to be implemented. Additional selection criteria may be introduced, and new alternatives considered, in response to evolving conditions or specific research goals.…”

Effects of the falls and fractures clinic as an integrated multidisciplinary model of care in Australia: a pre–post study by Gustavo Duque, Sharon Lee Brennan-Olsen, Fernando Gomez, Carmen Lucia Curcio, Derek Boersma, Steven Phu, Sara Vogrin, Pushpa Suriyaarachchi

“…To resolve this gap, we implemented and evaluated a novel combined model of care to the assessment and prevention of osteoporosis and falls in the outpatients setting.Setting Falls and Fractures Clinic (FFC) at Nepean Hospital (Penrith, NSW, Australia).Participants Pre-effects and posteffects assessment of 106 community-dwelling older patients referred from the community.Primary and secondary outcome measures Previous falls and fractures were recorded. …”
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