Exploring benefits of a collaborative Scottish university-organization alternative credentials approach to re-skilling by Christopher J. M. Smith, Constantinos Choromides, Alicia Clyde, Fiona Stewart-Knight

“…Value to learners focused on having a professionally relevant qualification that had validity, both through possible credit transfer to other programs and providing recognition of competence. …”
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Assessment of economic efficiency of hydrogen production using wind and solar energy by Oleg V. Marchenko, Sergei V. Solomin

“… Relevance. Currently, the issue of using hydrogen as a fuel replacing hydrocarbon raw materials is widely discussed. …”
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Military personnel’s satisfaction with antiretroviral services in Namibia: A cross-sectional study by Nestor P.N. Tomas, Nabot P. Kandjimi

“…Background: Patient satisfaction is an indicator of healthcare quality and may affect treatment adherence. It is particularly relevant for military personnel living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) because of their increased risks to deployment. …”
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Environmental effects of urban wind energy harvesting: a review by Ioannis Tsionas, Maider Llaguno-Munitxa, André Stephan

“…Effects that require further investigation and which possibly raise regulatory or social acceptance issues are identified and discussed. Policy relevance Harvesting urban wind energy can yield multiple environmental, efficiency and resilience benefits. …”
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Machine learning based sucker rod pump fault diagnosis using motor power curve by Othman H. Ahmed, Samuel I. Tecle, Anatoliy A. Zyuzev, Vladimir P. Metelkov

“… Relevance. The complexity of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of underground structural elements of sucker rod pumping units and large economic losses when operating this equipment with defects not identified in a timely manner. …”
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Realist inquiry into Maternity care @ a Distance (ARM@DA): realist review protocol by Andrew Booth, Catrin Evans, Stephen Timmons, Helen Spiby, Mark Clowes, Nia Jones, Kerry Evans, Benash Nazmeen, Candice Sunney, Georgia Clancy

“…Findings will be disseminated in a range of formats relevant to different audiences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021288702.…”
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A foundation systematic review of natural language processing applied to gastroenterology & hepatology by Matthew Stammers, Balasubramanian Ramgopal, Abigail Owusu Nimako, Anand Vyas, Reza Nouraei, Cheryl Metcalf, James Batchelor, Jonathan Shepherd, Markus Gwiggner

“…Two independent reviewers extracted study information, clinical/algorithm details, and relevant outcome data. Methodological quality and bias risks were appraised using a checklist of quality indicators for NLP studies. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review of the Epidemiology, Health-Related Quality of Life Impact, and Economic Burden of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy by Christina Soeun Kwon, Patrick Daniele, Anna Forsythe, Christopher Ngai

“…**Methods:** Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, Embase®, MEDLINE®, Cochrane, and Econlit (January 2010 to June 2020) were searched, along with relevant congresses (2017-2020). **Results:** Of 123 epidemiologic studies selected for data extraction, 24 reported IgAN diagnosis rates ranging from 6.3% to 29.7% among adult and pediatric patients undergoing renal biopsy, with all reported US rates <15%. …”
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Retinal Artery Occlusion Associated with Prepapillary Arterial Loop: An Isolated Ocular Disease? Case Report and Literature Review by Mansour AM, Parodi MB, Casella AMB, Kheir WJ, Bashshur ZF

“…The search was for all relevant articles published from inception until October 31, 2024.Results: A total of 33 cases of prepapillary artery loop with retinal artery occlusion were reviewed. …”
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Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review by Rahib K. Islam, Emily K. Cobb, Hannah K. McCowan, Kylie Watson, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Anjali Chandra, Warda Mohiuddin, Karen Gruszynski, Karen Gruszynski, Amanda H. Wilkerson, John J. Dascanio, Robert E. Davis, Vinayak K. Nahar, Vinayak K. Nahar

“…The final selection was based on relevance, quality, and comprehensiveness.ResultsThe reviewed studies indicated that rigorous academic demands, high expectations, and clinical training contribute to elevated stress levels among veterinary students. …”
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Effectiveness of a novel amine + zinc + fluoride toothpaste in reducing plaque and gingivitis: results of a six-month randomized controlled trial by Dutmanee Seriwatanachai, Terdphong Triratana, Petcharat Kraivaphan, Norbert Huber, Tilo Poth, Luis R. Mateo, Melissa Stellitano, Yun-Po Zhang

“…Conclusions The amine + zinc + fluoride toothpaste significantly improved measures of plaque (12× more effective) and gingivitis (5× more effective) in comparison to a standard fluoride toothpaste, suggesting that the novel formulation with antibacterial active ingredients amine and zinc facilitates more effective plaque removal, and promotes gingival health. Clinical relevance These results suggest that daily use of amine + zinc + fluoride toothpaste can provide a significant improvement in managing plaque accumulation and bleeding associated with gingival inflammation especially for patients experiencing gingivitis. …”
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Citizens perceptions of urban freight transport: an international comparison by João Guilherme da Costa Braga França, Kinga Kijewska, Stanislaw Iwan, Cassiano Augusto Isler, Leise Kelli de Oliveira

“…However, the limited variability in citizens’ responses, particularly in Szczecin, suggests a consensus on the relevance of the proposed initiatives. The results offer dual benefits: providing direct recommendations for Belo Horizonte and serving as a benchmark for Szczecin and other cities adopting an adaptive approach to urban logistics. …”
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An online intervention relationship enhancement couple therapy program versus systematic desensitization on sexual performance anxiety in women undergoing infertility treatment wit... by Maryam Afzal Dehkordi, Tahmineh Farajkhoda, Mahdi Khanabadi, Farimah Shamsi

“…Psychological interventions are options for couples who do not tolerate psychiatric medications or like psychotherapy with pharmacotherapy. …”
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Data analysis for performance index of plate heat exchanger filled by ionanofluid-oil: parallel versus counterflow by Ishrat Zahan, Rehena Nasrin, Nusrat Jahan Jakia

“…Abstract Plate heat exchangers ensure their continued relevance and adaptability in meeting modern energy, environmental, and industrial demands. …”
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“A one-stop shop”: Real-world use and app-users' experiences of a psychoeducational smartphone app for adults with ADHD by Christina Seery, Rachel Hannah Cochrane, Martha Mulcahy, Ken Kilbride, Margo Wrigley, Jessica Bramham

“…Fourteen app-users, nine of whom identified as women and five as men, with an age range of 26–65 (M = 40.29, SD = 11.14), participated in semi-structured interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to develop themes on app-users' experiences. …”
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Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations by Saiedeh Sadeghi, Nastaran Saeidi, Ali Salehi, Kamal Attari, Mohammad Ali Irani, Seyed Sasan Aryanezhad, Reza Malekzadeh, Reza Mahmoudi Anzabi

“…The primary conclusions and relevant units of measurement are also included. According to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 26 articles were systematically reviewed for this study. …”
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Cost-efficient assignment panel for ducks. Setup of a cost-efficient assignment panel for duck populations.  by Chapuis, Hervé, Brard-Fudulea, Sophie, Hazard, Azélie, Vignal, Alain, Demars, Julie, Rouger, Romuald, Teissier, Marc, Gilbert, Hélène

“…This new design impacted the population structure, creating more sire x dam combinations, offering possibilities for a better estimation of non-additive genetic effects, which could prove relevant in the foie gras sector. Finally, a list of 135 markers resulted from this study that could be used to build an efficient 96 SNP panel for any local or commercial population.…”
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Irrational medicine use and its associated factors in conflict-affected areas in Mali: a cross-sectional study by Mohamed Ali Ag Ahmed, Alassane Seydou, Issa Coulibaly, Karina Kielmann, Raffaella Ravinetto

“…Our findings provide a solid basis for more targeted and multidisciplinary research, to further inform relevant stakeholders on how best to mitigate the impact of conflict on the rational use of medicines.…”
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Taxation of exports and imports of services: Automation of accounting and audit of transactions by Іryna Zhurakovska, Roman Sydorenko

“…The use of such a directory in information systems will simplify the accounting of transactions and their control. This is especially relevant for the IT sector. For example, if website development services are provided, they are subject to VAT, while consulting on IT issues is not. …”
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The Implementation of Therapeutic Alliance in the Rehabilitation of an Elite Pediatric Athlete with Salter-Harris Fracture: A Case Report by Lucas VanEtten, Matthew Briggs, John DeWitt, Cody Mansfield, Christopher Kaeding

“…To facilitate therapeutic alliance with the subject, clear communication and easily measurable goals were established and connected to the subject’s relevant needs as an athlete. The plan of care was divided into three phases using “chunking” techniques to establish the rehabilitation priorities. …”
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