Challenges in Predicting the Filtration Performance of a Novel Sewn Mask: Scale-up from Filter Holder to Mannequin Measurements by Audrey J. Dang, Benjamin M. Kumfer, J. Tyler Bertroche, Jane Olson Glidden, Christopher R. Oxford, Udayabhanu Jammalamadaka, Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, Alexander R. Scott, Jason A. Morris, Connie Gan, Jesse Hu, Bradley King, David I. A. Dhanraj, Shruti Choudhary, Pratim Biswas, Richard L. Axelbaum, Kathleen W. Meacham, Brent J. Williams

“…Abstract Novel designs and materials for filtering face-piece respirators (FFRs) have been disseminated in response to shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since filtration efficiency depends on particle diameter and air face velocity, the relevance of material filtration or prototype fit data depends on test conditions. …”
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Assessing Professionalism among First Year Medical Students through Professionalism Assessment Tool by Nabiha Farasat Khan, Muhammad Saeed, Ruksana Majid

“…Results were prepared by using SPSS version 29. Frequencies and percentages were calculated. …”
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First Use of Superpulsed Fibre Thulium Laser-Based Contact Stone Ablation in Common Bile and Main Pancreatic Ducts by S. A. Budzinskiy, S. G. Shapovalyants, E. D. Fedorov, E. A. Vorobyeva, M. Yu. Svirin, M. G. Malyarov, P. L. Chernyakevich, E. N. Platonova

“…We describe two clinically successful ablations of large biliary and pancreatic calculi using a FiberLase U2 superpulse fibre thulium laser appliance (IRE-Polus, Russia) during oral transpapillary cholangiopancreaticoscopy in patients with technically unfeasible conventional minimally invasive treatment for choledocho- and pancreatic lithiasis. …”
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A rugalmasítás határán: bérmunkaviszonyok a kertészeti ágazatban by András Vigvári, Krisztina Németh

“…Adaptációs stratégiájuk sikere azonban nem pusztán a kertészetek gazdasági helyzetétől, tőkeellátottságától, üzemméretétől és technológiákhoz való viszonyától függ, hanem olyan strukturális folyamatok is befolyásolják, mint a birtokkoncentráció vagy a foglalkoztatási viszonyok mezőgazdaságon túlmutató átrendeződése. …”
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Empowering nursing students: understanding and addressing bullying experiences in clinical training by Maryam Janatolmakan, Saeedeh Piri, Mohammad Amin Nouri, Alireza Khatony

“…The collected data were analyzed using the method proposed by Lundman and Graneheim (2020). …”
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Diagnosis of land degradation and analysis of its spatiotemporal evolution in the Jinghe River Basin, Xinjiang by Ya Peng, Zhaopeng Wu, Xinpeng Shi, Yuting Tian, Ruirui Zhang

“…The research results are of great significance for the management of land use and the promotion of ecological protection in Jinghe County.…”
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Physicochemical characteristic of Exudate of <i>Dacryodes edulis</i> by Itoro Esiet Udo, Gloria Obuzor, Michael Horsfal Jnr

“…The  physicochemical characteristic of Dacryodes edulis is found to be fluctuated with seasonal variations during the present investigation. The correlation coefficient showed positive relationship among the properties. …”
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DIFFERENCES OF BONE REGENERATION USING BOVINE HYDROXYAPATITE AND BOVINE HYDROXYAPATITE WITH FREEZE-DRIED PLATELET RICH PLASMA ALLOGRAFT IN BONE DEFECT OF FEMORAL WHITE RABBIT by Mouli Edward, Henry Dominica, Ferdiansyah Mahyudin, Fedik Abdul Rantam

“…Methods: The 12 equal New Zealand white rabbits aged 6-9 months are divided into two groups. Bone defects were made in the lower femoral meta-diaphysis with a diameter of 2.5 mm. …”
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Evaluation of the Diagnostic Performance of Physical Examination Combined with Transvaginal Ultrasonography in Patients with Endometriosis by Talha Tiryaki, Tolga Karacan, Seyma Yesiralioglu, Eser Ozyurek, Huseyin Kiyak, Engin Oral

“… Objective: Owing to its high sensitivity and specificity, and because it is widely available, transvaginal ultrasonography is the first-line imaging test of choice used for the diagnosis of endometriosis. Ultrasonographic findings evaluated in conjunction with symptoms and signs may improve the diagnosis of endometriosis. …”
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Assessment of Serum Dynamic Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress in Patients with Crohn’s Disease by Ancel Aysun Bağdaş, Sezgin Barutçu, Ahmet Saracaloğlu, Abdullah Tuncay Demiryürek

“…Thiol/ disulfide parameters can be used as biomarkers for A-CD.…”
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An Analysis of the Rate and Reasons for Rejected Radiographs in Emergency and Non-Emergency Radiology Departments in Yasuj, Iran by Seyyed Amir Moradian, Hamed Zamani, Saman Dalvand

“…The grade C radiographs were categorized into 9 classes according to the reasons for rejection. Results: During this study, 7,006 radiographs were examined, of which 6,458 (92.2%) were categorized as grade A. …”
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Air Pollution Forecasting Using Artificial and Wavelet Neural Networks with Meteorological Conditions by Qingchun Guo, Zhenfang He, Shanshan Li, Xinzhou Li, Jingjing Meng, Zhanfang Hou, Jiazhen Liu, Yongjin Chen

“…Abstract Air quality forecasting is a significant method of protecting public health because it provides early warning of harmful air pollutants. In this study, we used correlation analysis and artificial neural networks (ANNs; including wavelet ANNs [WANNs]) to identify the linear and nonlinear associations, respectively, between the air pollution index (API) and meteorological variables in Xi’an and Lanzhou. …”
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Factors associated with early hospital readmission for acute decompensation of cirrhosis - prospective cohort study by Tamara Liana Zocche, Cláudia Maccali, Fernanda Cristina de Augustinho, Elayne Cristina de Morais Rateke, Camila Matiollo, Ariane Borgonovo Rayes, Dariana Carla Maggi, Esther Buzaglo Dantas-Corrêa, Leonardo de Lucca Schiavon, Janaina Luz Narciso-Schiavon

“…Results: Between 2011 and 2016, 280 patients were included in the study. The mean age was 55.68±11.21 years, and 71.8% were males with a mean MELD of 15.65±5.64 and 41.4% Child-Pugh C. …”
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Fundus camera-based precision monitoring of blood vitamin A level for Wagyu cattle using deep learning by Nanding Li, Naoshi Kondo, Yuichi Ogawa, Keiichiro Shiraga, Mizuki Shibasaki, Daniele Pinna, Moriyuki Fukushima, Shinichi Nagaoka, Tateshi Fujiura, Xuehong De, Tetsuhito Suzuki

“…Abstract In the wagyu industry worldwide, high-quality marbling beef is produced by promoting intramuscular fat deposition during cattle fattening stage through dietary vitamin A control. …”
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Medical Rehabilitation Impact Towards Dynamic Balance in Lateral Ankle Sprain Patients by Moses Rizky Haryanto, Jonathan Salim, Nana Novia Jayadi, Mirna Phandu

“…Normalized composite scores were recorded in Microsoft Excel and statistically analyzed using SPSS 24 with a 5% significance level. Results: LAS was commonly found in males (57.69%), with an average age of 20.62 ± 6.24 years old, on the dominant foot side (57.69%). …”
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Enhanced CO2 Capture Performance Using Methyl Diethanolamine-functionalized Silica Gels: Assessing CO2 Capture Capacity by Petpitcha Boonmatoon, Pacharapol Nokpho, Pornpote Piumsomboon, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan

“…The results showed that the modified silica gel had high CO2 efficiency during the first three adsorption‒regeneration cycles when the water content and amine loading increased. …”
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Chronic right lung abscess with empyema thoracic presenting as continuous high-grade fever: A case report by Sonia, Kusum Kumari, Neetu Kataria, Sudhir K. Shahi, C. Vasantha Kalyani

“…She was discharged on the third postoperative day with the chest tube in situ. The fever could not be treated for last 3 months despite aggressive medical treatment. …”
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Using Propensity Score Matching Technique to Estimate Utilization and Costs of General Practitioners’ Services associated with Alzheimer’s Disease by Rajan Sharma, Elizaveta Sopina, Jan Sørensen

“…However, the cost and the extent of service utilization from GPs due to AD patients are difficult to assess. This study aimed to explore the principles of propensity score matching (PSM) technique to assess the additional GP service use and cost imposed by AD in persons aged ≥60 years in Denmark. …”
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Effect of injection pain and withdrawal movement of propofol and rocuronium in the induction of anaesthesia on postoperative pain outcomes in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery: a... by Cheol Lee, Hyeonbin Yim, Hyangdo Ham

“…Methods: A total of 100 patients aged 19–60 years received propofol and rocuronium injections for the induction of anaesthesia. …”
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Interactions between N, P in the overlying water and flooding-induced decomposition of Cynodon dactylon in the water-level fluctuation zone by Jitao Huang, Jitao Huang, Ze Luo, Ze Luo, Zuopeng Xu, Zuopeng Xu, Yanxue Jiang, Yanxue Jiang, Jinsong Guo, Jinsong Guo

“…During flooding in the Water Level Fluctuation Zone (WLFZ), nutrient levels of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in the overlying water fluctuate due to soil nutrient release, impacting the decomposition of plants like Cynodon dactylon. …”
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