Diagnostic accuracy of calculated serum osmolarity to predict dehydration in older people: adding value to pathology laboratory reports by Lee Shepstone, John F Potter, Lee Hooper, Asmaa Abdelhamid, Amy Jennings, Paul R Hunter, W Garry John, Neil P Walsh, Adam Ali, Diane K Bunn, Susan Kerry, Gregor Lindner, Carmen A Pfortmueller, Fredrik Sjöstrand, Susan J Fairweather-Tait

“…Objectives To assess which osmolarity equation best predicts directly measured serum/plasma osmolality and whether its use could add value to routine blood test results through screening for dehydration in older people.Design Diagnostic accuracy study.Participants Older people (≥65 years) in 5 cohorts: Dietary Strategies for Healthy Ageing in Europe (NU-AGE, living in the community), Dehydration Recognition In our Elders (DRIE, living in residential care), Fortes (admitted to acute medical care), Sjöstrand (emergency room) or Pfortmueller cohorts (hospitalised with liver cirrhosis).Reference standard for hydration status Directly measured serum/plasma osmolality: current dehydration (serum osmolality >300 mOsm/kg), impending/current dehydration (≥295 mOsm/kg).Index tests 39 osmolarity equations calculated using serum indices from the same blood draw as directly measured osmolality.Results Across 5 cohorts 595 older people were included, of whom 19% were dehydrated (directly measured osmolality >300 mOsm/kg). …”
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Mixed pastures and biological efficiency in buffalo production systems: determinants for a sustainable livestock by Juan Pablo Uzcátegui-Varela, Martha Gloribet Ceballos Ramírez

“…The buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is recognized for its high productivity standards and its advancement urgently demands the promotion of efficient, environmentally friendly, economically viable and socially acceptable pasture-based systems. …”
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Honoring the Afro-Colombian musical culture with the naming of Epipedobates currulao sp. nov. (Anura, Dendrobatidae), a frog from the Pacific rainforests by Mileidy Betancourth-Cundar, Juan Camilo Ríos-Orjuela, Andrew J. Crawford, David C. Cannatella, Rebecca D. Tarvin

“…., which is lower in frequency and shorter in duration than its advertisement call. Molecular phylogenetic analyses confirm the monophyly of the populations sampled and its position as the sister species of Epipedobates narinensis, which occurs in southwestern Colombia. …”
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Possibilities in Blockchain technology application by Bačević Jelena

“…Although it is a relatively new technology (first theoretical work dates from 2008), developed and applied primarily in payment systems (Bitcoin), it appeared that its potentials are far beyond it. Within the period from its beginning until the present day, this technology has been considerably improved, applied algorithms perfected and accommodated to contemporary business environment. …”
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Significance of immune factors in Crohn's disease development by D. S. Stavtsev, T. A. Astrelina, O. V. Knyazev, T. V. Pukhlikova

“…Associations with clinical forms of disease was found, in particular in Italy presence of DRB1*0304, DRB1*0305, DRB1*0307, DRB1*0309 is linked to total involvement of the large intestine, in Spain presence of HLA-DRB1*07 — with terminal ileitis at CD, HLA-DRB1*0103 — with colitis. …”
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The influence of exogenous melatonin treatment on quality, nutritional profile, and antioxidant system of fresh-cut carambola during cold storage by Farah Anum Mohd Yusof, Ezzat Mohamad Azman, Noranizan Mohd Adzahan, Noor Liyana Yusof

“…The consumption of fresh-cut fruits has become increasingly popular owing to its convenience. However, it has limited marketability because of quality loss. …”
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Deep learning powered single-cell clustering framework with enhanced accuracy and stability by Yi Zhang, Xi Feng, Yin Wang, Kai Shi

“…Furthermore, scG-cluster iteratively refines the clustering centers, leading to enhanced stability and accuracy in the final cluster assignments. …”
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Generalization of Banach Contraction Principle for Prešić’s Type Mappings in Soft Metric Spaces by Bijender Singh, Vizender Singh, Özlem Acar

“…Finally, an application of a soft version of BCP in iterated soft function systems is established.…”
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Rose Rosette Disease: A New Disease of Roses in Florida by Binoy Babu, Mathews L. Paret, Tim Schubert, Carlye Baker, Gary Knox, Fanny Iriarte, James Aldrich, Laura Ritchie, Carrie L. Harmon, Svetlana Y. Folimonova

“…This 6-page fact sheet describes the symptoms and diagnosis of the disease, as well as the cultural, chemical, and, possibly, biological controls that can minimize its spread. Written by Binoy Babu, Mathews L. Paret, Tim Schubert, Carlye Baker, Gary Knox, Fanny Iriarte, James Aldrich, Laura Ritchie, Carrie L. …”
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The Sea Wall and the Kampung by Roi Salgueiro Barrio, Sasha McKinlay

“…Jakarta is an essential case for exploring cosmotechnics: a world city at the forefront of planetary environmental challenges, and a capital with a conflicted urban history, deeply shaped by colonisation and by its immersion in global circuits of capital and trade. …”
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Leucaena leucocephala, White Leadtree by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…In Florida, white leadtree is a prohibited species and therefore is not used in commercial applications in the state. However, in its native range, it is used as a source of charcoal, fuel, and lumber. …”
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Aplikasi Pencarian Hadis Menggunakan Vector Space Model Dengan Pembobotan TF-IDF Dan Confix-Stripping Stemmer by Novi Prisma Yunita

“…Abstract Hadith is the second source of Islamic teachings after the Al-Qur'an. Its position is after the Qur'an, before Ijma 'and Qiyas. …”
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HISTORICAL MELODIES IN GALLUS HUSZÁR’S HYMNAL OF 1560 by Ágnes TÖRÖK

“… Gallus Huszár’s hymnal is the first Hungarian Protestant congregational hymnbook. The origin of its melodies is mainly from Europian sources: Luther’s songs, odes, Gregorian chants, other mediaeval melodies and their variations can be found in this cantional. …”
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Understanding the Internet of Nano Things: overview, trends, and challenges by Mainor Alberto Cruz Alvarado, Patricia Alejandra Bazán

“…Consequently, this work aims to investigate state of the art and analyze trends for the use of IoNT, its application and future challenges in different fields of social interest, because IoNT is presented as an option for research with the capacities needed to get involved in many fields of social welfare.  …”
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Optimization of preparation for colonoscopy by application of the enteral form of dulcolax by P. A. Nikiforov, V. N. Lyapunova, V. L. Osin, A. Yu. Tarasova

“…Dulcolax can be used as additional agent in preparation for colonoscopy to minimize adverse effects related to this procedure, and improvement of its end result.…”
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Callistemon salignus, White Bottlebrush by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…The unique flowering structure is eye-catching, and it can be pruned for use as a decorative hedge. Its tolerance of many different soil types and droughty conditions makes it easy to care for after it’s been established. …”
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Pesticide Provisions of the Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (FAWSA) by Fredrick M. Fishel

“… The purpose of this guide is to provide a summary of the pesticide provisions of the recently enacted Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (FAWSA) and the definitions that are used in its language. The pesticide provisions of FAWSA, which became effective on July 1, 2004, are designed to ensure that information is made available to farm workers about specific hazards associated with the use of agricultural pesticides. …”
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The geographical distribution, trophic modes, and host preferences of Fomitopsis pinicola in Central Europe: a comprehensive review by Gáper Ján, Gáperová Svetlana, Pristaš Peter, Šebesta Martin, Kollárová Patrícia, Gallay Igor, Slobodník Branko

“…In silico analysis of available F. pinicola ITS sequences indicates its genetic homogeneity in Central Europe and the adjacent regions. …”
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Healthy Living: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia by Jennifer Hillan, Emily Minton

“…Both can be serious if not treated. Therefore, it’s important to learn about hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia so you can prevent and treat them before they cause health problems. …”
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LE STYLE NATIONAL DANS LES ŒUVRES DE L’OPÉRA ROUMAIN EN TRANSYLVANIE PENDANT LA PÉRIODE ENTRE LES DEUX GUERRES by Otilia Maria CONSTANTINIU

“…When a series of symbols and other particular aspects to nation like national history with its legendary heroes are attached to this characteristic features to the national Romanian culture, they find a favorable environment in the opera genre. …”
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