Ion irradiation introduced high-density core-shell structured nanoprecipitates in FeCrNi by Yizhou Qian, Xiaolei Ma, Kangkang Wen, Siyu Chen, Yiheng Chen, Yugang Wang, Tongde Shen, Gang Sha, Chenxu Wang

“…This study explores the novel synthesis of high-density core-shell structured nanoprecipitates (NPs) within FeCrNi alloys via ion irradiation, aiming to enhance mechanical properties through NPs. …”
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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

“…Conclusions A PD approach enabled us to identify factors that could be contributing to higher ART retention rates within low-resource public sector primary care facilities in Cape Town, South Africa, and to develop a multidimensional intervention. …”
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Safety and accuracy of digitally supported primary and secondary urgent care telephone triage in England: an observational study using routine data by Vanashree Sexton, Catherine Grimley, Jeremy Dale, Helen Atherton, Gary Abel

“…In relation to in-patient admission within 24 h, there were greater odds of potential under-triage for calls made between midnight and 6am, and for shorter duration calls, respectively OR = 1.71; CI:1.32–2.21 and OR: 1.66, CI: 1.30–2.11. …”
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The Spatio-temporal Evolution of NDVI in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area Driven by the Synergistic Effect of two Factors over the Past 21 Years by QI Haimei, ZHENG Peilong, WANG Yunqi, WANG Jiani, LI Cheng, ZHANG Xiaoming

“…[Conclusion] The results of this study can offer a robust scientific support for the formulation of ecological and environmental conservation policies and for sustainable ecological development within the Three Gorges Reservoir Area.…”
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A new scheme for boosting in situ Fenton-like reaction in plant pathogenic tissues for selective structural degradation of capsid proteins by Jun Ma, Ming Chen, Yujie Wang, Jiaying Li, Jian Tang, Shengjun Wu, Chi He, J. Paul Chen

“…Inducing viral capsid protein (CP) degradation via hydroxyl radicals (∙OH) generated by an in situ Fenton-like reaction within plant pathogenic tissues is proposed for combating plant viruses in this study. …”
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Peripheral Nerve Blocks Are Associated With Decreased Early Medical Complications, Dislocations, and Opioid Consumption Following Total Hip Arthroplasty by Brian P. McCormick, MD, Sean B. Sequeira, MD, Mark D. Hasenauer, MD, Robert P. McKinstry, MD, Frank R. Ebert, MD, Henry R. Boucher, MD

“…Rates of medical complications, inpatient readmissions, and emergency department presentations occurring within 90 days of THA and surgery-related complications occurring within 1 year of THA were compared using odds ratios. …”
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Predictors of sickness absence among employees with common mental disorders in Sweden– a longitudinal study by Anna Frantz, Anna Toropova, Iben Axén, Gunnar Bergström, Anna Finnes, Elisabeth Björk Brämberg

“…Additionally, the certainty of returning to work within three months is associated with fewer days on sickness absence. …”
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Estimating avoidable burden of stillbirth attributable to greenness improvement in Iran by Yang Yuan, Fatemeh Mayvaneh, Yaqi Wang, Jixing Yang, Yunquan Zhang, Fang Shi

“…Lower stillbirth risks were consistently seen in pregnant mothers being exposed to greater greenness within buffers of 500–3000 m. For instance, per 0.1-unit increase of NDVI and EVI within a 3000-m buffer was associated with the estimated odds of 0.971 (95 % confidence interval: 0.963–0.978) and 0.957 (0.947–0.968) for stillbirth, respectively. …”
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An analysis of referral patterns of traumatic brain injury at Groote Schuur Hospital Trauma Centre by N Parker, T Navsaria, M Lopez, L Marineau, R Maine, K Chu, T Govender, D McPherson, P Navsaria

“…Three hundred and two (58.6%) were discharged home within 24 hours. The mean time between referral and CT scan was 13 hours. …”
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Agreement Between Provider-Completed and Patient-Completed Preoperative Frailty Screening Using the Clinical Risk Analysis Index: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Mehraneh Khalighi, Amy C Thomas, Karl J Brown, Katherine C Ritchey

“…Agreement between provider-completed and patient-completed RAI-C assessments and differences within individual domains were compared. …”
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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation on The Performance of Government Projects: A Case Study of Operation Wealth Creation in Kabale District. by Twehemukama, Agatha

“…Despite the presence of experts in Monitoring and evaluation, the knowledge of monitoring and evaluation within Kabale district local government employees and stakeholders remains scanty. …”
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Safety of Drinking Water from Primary Water Sources and Implications for the General Public in Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Sarah, Namubiru, Roland, Kamugisha, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Fred, Ssempijja, Alfred, Omachonu Okpanachi, Hellen, Wambui Kinyi, Jovile Kasande, Atusiimirwe, Dickson Stuart, Tayebwa, Joy, Suubo, Edgar Mario, Fernandez, Nathan, Nshakira, Andrew, Tamale

“…,is was an observational study in which 40 drinking water samples were collected from georeferenced boreholes, springs, open wells, bottled, and taps within Bushenyi district of Southwestern Uganda. …”
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Effect of Parish Development Model in Enhancing Social Inclusion in Rwerere Town Council Rukungiri District. by Karuhanga, Jeremiah

“…This study examined the effect of the Parish Development Model in enhancing social inclusion in Rwerere Town Council, Rukungiri District and it was guided by the following specific objectives; to assess the level of community engagement within the Parish Development initiatives in Rwerere Town Council, Rukungiri District, to identify challenges hindering effective social inclusion through the Parish Development Model in Rwerere Town Council, Rukungiri District and suggest strategies for enhancing social economic transformation through improved implementation strategies within the Parish Development framework in Rwerere Town Council, Rukungiri District. …”
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Factors Affecting Teachers in Implementing the Thematic Curriculum in Primary Schools in Uganda: A Case Study of Butogota Primary School Kanungu District. by Twinomujuni, Dorothy

“…The study recommended reviewing and analyzing existing school data on student achievement trends before and after the implementation of thematic curriculums and developing and implementing a professional development program focused on differentiated instruction within thematic units, building on the finding that this is a prioritized solution among teachers to address the reasons behind teachers’s resistance to adopting thematic curriculum in primary schools in Uganda.…”
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Tropical Fowl Mite, Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese) (Acari: Macronyssidae) by Harold A. Denmark, Harvey L. Cromroy

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Effect of Anovulation and Subclinical Endometritis on Fertility of Lactating Dairy Cows: Why Are Dairy Cows Not Getting Pregnant—Lack of Cyclicity, Uterine Disease, or Both? by Klibs N. Galvão, Achilles Vieira-Neto

“… Virtually all Holstein dairy cows have the first wave of follicle growth starting two weeks postpartum, with about 30% of these cows ovulating within 21 days in milk. This 3-page fact sheet presents the results of a recent paper that evaluated the individual and combined effects of anovulation and subclinical endometritis on reproductive performance of dairy cows. …”
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Managing Pythium Blight in Overseeded Turf by Lawrence Datnoff, Carol Stiles, John Cisar

“… Pythium blight is a fast moving disease that can destroy an established grass stand within 24 hours after the first symptoms become visible, especially in a warm, humid environment. …”
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Ewaluacje konstruktywistyczne. Implikacje dla wczesnej edukacji by Henryk Mizerek

“… The aim of this paper is to analyze the possibilities of using evaluation models – developed within the constructivist paradigm – in early education. …”
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Lärdom och läsande kring sekelskiftet 1800 by Peter Josephson

“… During the latter half of the 18th century, the doors of German universities were opened from within. Scholars abandoned Latin in favor of the vernacular and turned outward to a broader audience. …”
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Signs of Innovation in European Cinema. Electronic Music in Antonioni and Tarkovsky by Gabriele

“…Tarkovsky’s well-established relationship with Eduard Artemiev, matured within the Moscow studio, allowed Tarkovsky to use electronic sounds in some of his films, such as Solaris, in a manner far removed from the worn-out standards of science-fiction cinema. …”
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