Effects of dietary inclusion of high concentrations of crude glycerin on meat quality and fatty acid profile of feedlot fed Nellore bulls. by Eric H C B van Cleef, André P D'Áurea, Vanessa R Fávaro, Flavia O S van Cleef, Robson S Barducci, Marco T C Almeida, Otávio R Machado Neto, Jane M B Ezequiel

“…Crude glycerin, the main by-product of biodiesel production, can replace dietary energy sources, such as corn. The objective of this study was to evaluate the inclusion of up to 30% of crude glycerin in dry matter (DM) of the total diets, and its effects on meat quality parameters of feedlot Nellore bulls. …”
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TRUST IN SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF NEW TREATS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY OF RUSSIAN FEDERATION by S. A. Kravchenko, A. I. Podberezkin

“…At the same time, there are objective and subjective factors that undermine confidence in it. …”
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Advancing Colorectal Cancer Diagnostics from Barium Enema to AI-Assisted Colonoscopy by Dumitru-Dragos Chitca, Valentin Popescu, Anca Dumitrescu, Cristian Botezatu, Bogdan Mastalier

“…<b>Objective</b>: This review explores the evolution of CRC diagnostic tools, from conventional imaging methods to cutting-edge AI-driven approaches, emphasizing their clinical utility, cost-effectiveness, and integration into multidisciplinary healthcare settings. …”
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Non-invasive imaging assisted CFD simulation of 4D multi-modal fluid flow using in-situ adaptor by Vaishali Sharma, Snehlata Shakya, Arpit Kumar, Mayank Goswami

“…This unique methodology is made possible by using a novel in-situ compact adaptor design is used to create fluid channels that can be placed inside any industrial X-ray CT and fulfill the above objective. It is integrated with an Android-based app to control the flow once placed inside CT. …”
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Task shifting from general practitioners to nurses in out-of-hours primary care: an explorative case study of team-based practices by Katrine Bjørnshave Bomholt, Anna Mygind, Mette Amalie Nebsbjerg, Morten Bondo Christensen, Linda Huibers, Viola Burau

“…However, task shifting should not aim to replace GPs with nurses. Instead, their roles and skills should be seen as complementary, which calls for task sharing.…”
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Electronic Commerce and the Success of Projects. A case study of the Entrepreneurship promotion project of the University of Rwanda. by Principe, Camake

“…Various levels of embezzlement have been found where project employees deviated the target people because of favoritism, project beneficiaries also deviated the business from the planning where some of them submitted very good project proposal, won the competition and after getting the sponsorship they replaced it by another one which might not have won the competition, simply because it is easier to implement or because of conflict of interests. …”
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Association of preoperative cerebral oxygenation with concurrent neurobehavioral scores in term neonates with congenital heart disease compared to healthy controls by Nhu N. Tran, Nhu N. Tran, Nhu N. Tran, Anna Miner, Eniola Adeleke, Rene Phan, Ken M. Brady, Mary-Lynn Brecht, Philippe Friedlich, Philippe Friedlich, Geena Zhou, Vidya Rajagopalan, Vidya Rajagopalan, Bradley S. Peterson, Bradley S. Peterson, Jodie K. Votava-Smith, Jodie K. Votava-Smith

“…We used these models for the 2nd and 3rd objectives, replacing rcSO2 with FTOE and type and severity of CHD as predictors.ResultsNeonates with CHD had lower rcSO2 values (67% vs. 79%; p &lt; 0.001) and higher FTOE values (0.27 vs. 0.19; p &lt; 0.001) compared to healthy controls. …”
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A double-edged sword?: Digitalization, health disparities, and the paradoxical case of e-pharmacy in Ghana by Shamshad Khan, Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey

“…Objective With the ongoing push for greater digitalization of healthcare in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs), the larger questions around who will benefit most from such efforts and what elements of disparities and inequities may further be created or reinforced are often overlooked. …”
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Features of University Teachers’ Communicative-Speaking Competence by Olga Korniyaka

“…As for its content, such communication is connected with goals and objectives of their professional work: professional training of students as future specialists and social actors. …”
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Influence of Weight Loss, Body Composition, and Lifestyle Behaviors on Plasma Adipokines: A Randomized Weight Loss Trial in Older Men and Women with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis by Gary D. Miller, Monica Z. Jenks, Mandolyn Vendela, James L. Norris, Gloria K. Muday

“…Objective. To investigate effects of weight loss on adipokines and health measures in obese older adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of Borassus flabellifer flower waste-generated cellulose fillers reinforced PMC composites for lightweight applications by Krishnasamy Karthik, Ramesh Velumayil, Sunesh Narayana Perumal, Elumalai Perumal Venkatesan, D. Siva Krishna Reddy, Vivek Anand Annakodi, Mamdooh Alwetaishi, S. Prabhakar

“…Adding biofillers to composites improves strength and will replace synthetic materials. Utilizing cellulose as a filler for a natural starch matrix is an effective way to reduce the environmental impact of non-biodegradable materials. …”
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Diagnostic utility of CT for suspected immune checkpoint inhibitor enterocolitis by Michael Dougan, Meghan J Mooradian, Leyre Zubiri, Sienna M Durbin, Nisanard Pisuchpen, Donald F Chute, Florian Johannes Fintelmann, Avinash Kambadakone

“…The current gold standard for diagnosis is endoscopy with biopsy, but CT scan is a possible alternative. The primary objective of this study is to identify the diagnostic performance of CT in the evaluation of ICI enterocolitis.Methods With institutional review board approval, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients who received ICI therapy between 2015 and 2019 across a healthcare system. …”
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The impact of radiation dose variability on the response of radiophotoluminescence glass dosimeters – an experimental approach by Manny Mathuthu, Samuel O.O. John, Dithole H. Seepamore, Vincent Maselesele

“…We investigated the exceptional properties of RPLGDs by characterising their response to different radiation doses, using radiation sources of 60Co, 137Cs, and 241Am. The objective was to assess the ability of RPLGDs to be read multiple times without losing the original signal, and to explore their potential to replace TLDs in diverse radiation environments. …”
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Modified CD15/CD16-CLL1 inhibitory CAR-T cells for mitigating granulocytopenia toxicities in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia by Rui Zhang, Yifan Zhao, Xiao Chai, Yingshuai Wang, Mohan Zhao, Shujing Guo, Yu Zhang, Mingfeng Zhao

“…Furthermore, our future objectives encompass the meticulous validation of both the efficacy and safety profile of this groundbreaking CAR-T therapy in clinical trials, as well as a comprehensive assessment of its potential to enhance the prognosis of patients diagnosed with AML.…”
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Characterization of Metallo β-Lactamase Producing <i>Enterobacterales</i> Isolates with Susceptibility to the Aztreonam/Avibactam Combination by Brunella Posteraro, Flavio De Maio, Teresa Spanu, Maria Alejandra Vidal Pereira, Francesca Romana Fasano, Maurizio Sanguinetti

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) in <i>Enterobacterales</i> and other Gram-negative organisms pose significant public health threats due to their association with multidrug resistance (MDR). …”
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In-situ synthesis of Yttria-based precipitates and their effects on Fe12Cr6Al in laser powder bed fusion by Omer Cakmak, Hwasung Yeom, Jung-Wook Cho

“…As a result of adding Y2O3 nanoparticles to the Fe12Cr6Al alloy, the grain size decreased from 70 μm to 40 μm, and the Al–O, Al–N, and Al–N–O precipitates were replaced by Y–O, Y–Al–O, and Y–N precipitates. Additionally, the nitrogen contents increased from 220 ppm to 470 ppm. …”
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Factors influencing the perception of shunt devices in children after ventriculo-peritoneal shunts by Lijun Wan, Kuo Zeng, Zhongyin Guo, Wang Xiang, Minhai Dong, Zirong Chen, Xiaolin Zhang, Feng Wan

“…Abstract Objective The impact of hydrocephalus on the emotional, cognitive, and social health of children is frequently overlooked when measuring clinical outcomes in children with hydrocephalus. …”
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Computer guided versus freehand dental implant surgery: Randomized controlled clinical trial by Nermine Ramadan Mahmoud, Mohamed Hatem Kamal Eldin, Mai Hassan Diab, Omar Samy Mahmoud, Yasser El-Sayed Fekry

“…Objective: This study compares, in terms of rehabilitation and recovery, freehand implant placement using flapless or mini-flap procedures with the use of 3D implant design software and specialized surgical templates among patients who are partially or completely edentulous. …”
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Diagnostic performance of digital tomosynthesis for postoperative assessment of acetabular fractures and pelvic ring injuries by Atticus Coscia, Eric Schweppe, Jason Anari, Bruce Kneeland, Annamarie Horan, Samir Mehta, Jaimo Ahn

“…Given that DTS is associated with significantly lower radiation doses to patients, further study utilizing more objective criteria is warranted.…”
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Construction Experiment and Mechanical Modeling of Soil-Concrete Composite Slope Protection Technology by Li Dong, Wang Chuanming, Li Xiaojun, Guo Hongmei, Gao Zhaoliang, Lou Yongcai

“…[Objective] The construction and mechanical model of soil-concrete composite slope protection technology were analyzed in order to provide scientific reference for the implementation of slope modification engineering in soil-rock mountain area. …”
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