Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Lifesaving Procedure—A Case Report by N. Nagaprasad, G. Praveen Harish, Asmat Jahan, Kavya Gaddam, Satwika Dharanikota

“…It is extremely challenging to deal with a complex full-thickness abdominal wall defect following serious trauma. …”
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Reniscymnus gen. nov., a new genus of Scymnini (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) from the Oriental region by Feng Peng, Mingjie Tang, Xingmin Wang, Xiaosheng Chen

“…This newly identified genus can be distinguished from the remaining members of the tribe Scymnini by its short antenna consisting of eight antennomeres and an inflated antennal club bearing two extremely long setae; the narrow frons; the slightly tapering apically terminal maxillary palpomere; as well as the recurved and laterally almost complete abdominal postcoxal lines that enclose a distinctly wide area. …”
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Hidden monopole dark matter via axion portal and its implications for direct detection searches, beam-dump experiments, and the H0 tension by Ryuji Daido, Shu-Yu Ho, Fuminobu Takahashi

“…Abstract Hidden monopole is a plausible dark matter candidate due to its stability, but its direct experimental search is extremely difficult due to feeble interactions with the standard model particles in the minimal form. …”
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Palynological studies of Maastrichtian to paleocene sediments exposed at Okpekpe, western flank of Anambra Basin, Edo State, Nigeria by N.S. Igbinigie, A.H. Akenzua-Adamczyk

“…Index fossils of stratigraphic significance were used for dating of the sediments. An extremely poor recovery of palynomorphs characterized by Acrostichum aureum, Laevigatosporites sp, Verrucatosporites sp, Cingulatisporite sornatus, Deltodosporasp, Lycopodium spp, Cyathidites minor, Echitricolporites triangulatus, Retitricolporites irregularis, Retitricolporites sp, Liliacidites sp, Longapertites marginatus, Longapertites sp, Erecipites sp., Monosulcites perspinosus, Retistephanocolpites williamsi, Echiperiporites estalae, Dodoneaviscosa, Echitriporite strianguliformis, Periretipollis spinosus, Marginipollis concinnus, Cupaniedites sp., Gleicheniidites senonicus Andalusiella polymorpha and Andalusiella sp was noticed. …”
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Successfully treated osteomyelitis with 20 years of evolution, covering the whole humerus (case report) by Yavor Grigorov, Viktor Vasilev

“…The surgical wound healed primarily, the bone infection was completely repaired, and the right upper extremity is in good functional condition, with no evidence of circulatory or neurological problems. …”
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DOUBLE FREE FUNCTIONING MUSCLE TRANSFERS FOR BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURIES: A CASE REPORT by Heri Suroto, Teddy Heri Wardhana, Farindra Ridhalhi

“…Free functional muscle transfer for brachial plexus injury is one of the alternatives to repair the upper extremity function, where usually one type of muscle is used, the gracillis. …”
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Percutaneous large-bore mechanical thrombectomy for macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism: a case report by James M. Chan, Zeyad Aljeboori, Angajendra Ghosh, Benjamin Peake, Moira N. Rush, Alexandra Du Guesclin, Hui Yin Lim, Miranda Siemienowicz, Hong Kuan Kok, Goran Mitreski

“…Abstract Background Macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism is extremely uncommon. Most cases occur in the context of fat grafting or long bone fractures. …”
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Together towards new life for missiology? Mission and missiology in the light of the World Council of Churches 2013 policy statement by C. J. P. Niemandt

“…This research explores the relevance of the aforementioned policy document for mission and Missiology in terms of three themes: “Where do we come from?”; “What is happening now?”…”
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Sharing Poetry in the Health and Wellness Coaching Engagement: A Phenomenological Study by Elizabeth Ahmann, Micah Saviet, Marybeth Missenda

“…This retrospective phenomenological study explored perceptions of poetry as a tool for health and wellness coaching among 40 coaches enrolled in an online advanced coaching skills class. Six overarching themes–discernment, logistics, impact on coaching, effect on the client, mechanisms, and the coach’s personal experience–are illustrated using verbatim quotations. …”
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Assessing the Drivers of Wetland Degradation and its Impact on Livelihood: A Case Study of Kiruruma Rubanda District. by Kushaba, Andrew

“…The qualitative data is to be analyzed by recording and establishing common themes that are used in interviewing and questioning /consulting participants.…”
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Inter-Faith Dialogue, Peace Building and Conflict Transformation in Nigeria by Emmanuel Achus Jah, Damila Kevin Mabas

“…The challenges of interfaith dialogue are lack of focus by interfaith dialogue practitioners, proselytization by some participants, religious hegemony and religious extremism.The study recommends that the emphasis of citizenship Rights, poverty alleviation schemes, peace education,restorative justice system. …”
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Ochronotic arthropathy: skeletal manifestations and orthopaedic treatment by Khaled Hamed Salem, Alyaa Diaa Elmoghazy

“…Alkaptonuria is an extremely rare disorder of tyrosine metabolism caused by an autosomal recessive enzymatic deficiency of homogentisic acid (HGA) oxidase, causing its accumulation in collagenous structures, especially in hyaline cartilage. …”
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Treatment adherence of diabetes mellitus patients: Is it affected by demographic and patient-related factors? A literature review by Paraskevi Theofilou

“…Adherence of patients with diabetes mellitus to treatment is an extremely important issue for them since the lack of it negatively affects not only the health of patients but also their quality of life.…”
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Cypress Weevil, Eudociminus mannerheimii (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Albert E. Mayfield, III

“…Apart from entries in species checklists and catalogs, published information about the cypress weevil is extremely limited (Hopkins 1904, Blatchley and Leng 1916, Baker and Bambara 1999). …”
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Ceftazidime-avibactam susceptibility against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae by Arun Sachu, Alice David

“… Background and Objectives: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections are extremely difficult to treat and have a high fatality rate. …”
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Bacterial Crown Gall of Roses Caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens by Kamil Duman, Susannah da Silva, Fanny Iriarte, Barron Riddle, Gary Knox, Matthew Orwat, Shawn Steed, E. Vanessa Compoverde, Jeffrey Jones, Mathews Paret

“… Rhizobium radiobacter (also known as Agrobacterium tumefaciens), has been reported to be found on more than 600 different plant species worldwide including many common vegetables, weeds, deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. This document discusses the biology, symptom expression, and management of this bacterium. …”
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Using positive deviance to enhance HIV care retention in South Africa: development of a compassion-focused program to improve the staff and patient experience by Allison J. Ober, Donald H. Skinner, Laura M. Bogart, Leletu Busakwe, Wadene Davids, Hassan Mahomed, Debbie Ling, Virginia Zweigenthal

“…From these themes, we developed the multidimensional Connect intervention, consisting of strategies within three domains: (1) engage, encourage, and support staff (e.g., a monthly staff support huddle, a compassion training); (2) expedite and augment workflow procedures (e.g., adjust folder system to lower wait times); and (3) create a welcoming physical environment (e.g., fresh paint and plants in the waiting area). …”
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Nutritional knowledge and practices of low-income women during pregnancy: a qualitative study in two Oaxacan cities by Marian Marian, Ramona L. Pérez, Amanda C. McClain, Samantha Hurst, Elizabeth Reed, Kathryn M. Barker, Rebecka Lundgren

“…These themes highlight how women’s own experiences and social identities and the different interpersonal and community-level environments, particularly those of mothers and grandmothers and health care providers, interact and shape women’s nutritional knowledge and practices, such as foods and nutritional supplements consumed, during pregnancy. …”
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Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida by Jonathan Henry Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce A Schaffer, Fredy H Ballen Orozco, Jeff Wasielewski

“… The lethal laurel wilt epidemic affecting avocado trees in Florida is caused by a fungal pathogen-ambrosia beetle complex (LW-AB). …”
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"Give us this day our daily bread" - clergy's lived religion in Pretoria central areas by M. Rabe, C. Lombaard

“…Based on the interviews and the diaries, the main themes that could be identified in relation to faith in their everyday lives, are responding to the challenges associated with urban ministry, including poverty and trauma, and dealing with the sometimes overwhelming experience of stress that the demands of this ministry can create. …”
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