Qalification assessment practices: new possibilities and constraints by M. N. Kicherova, M. Yu. Semenov, E. V. Zyuban

“…A semi-formal interview was selected as the method of expert survey. Twenty-four experts from various sectors of the economy (Moscow, Ekaterinburg and Tyumen) took part in the interviews.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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Original Report: “All inside vs Antero medial portal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction technique: which is better?” by Lalit Mohan Gupta, Vivek Vivek, Amresh Ghai, Munish Sood, Shalendra Singh, Vikas Dhawan

“…Materials and Methods: Fifty patients with an isolated ACL injury and meeting the inclusion were operated on and evaluated at our center using all-inside and anteromedial ACL reconstruction techniques. Twenty-five patients were operated using each technique. …”
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Determinants of Food Taboos in the Pregnant Women of the Awabel District, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State in Ethiopia by Wollelaw Getnet, Wubie Aycheh, Taddele Tessema

“…Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify independent predictors of food taboo. Results. Twenty-seven percent of pregnant mother encountered food taboos. …”
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Investigation of gut microbiota in pediatric patients with peanut allergy in outpatient settings by Shouming Li, Jingyi Huang, Yunyun Xie, Di Wang, Xin Tan, Yufan Wang

“…Identify potential gut microbial biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of peanut allergies.MethodsTwenty-nine children with peanut allergy who visited the hospital from December 2020 to December 2022 were selected as the test group (PA), and twenty-seven healthy children who underwent physical examination during the same period and tested negative for peanut IgE were selected as the control group (Ctl). …”
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The Deer Hunter : essai de topologie imaginaire américaine by Jacques Pothier

“…This essay centers on Michael Cimino’s film on the Vietnam War to explore how the mythology of space in the American imagination is revisited at the end of the twentieth century. In this film the dichotomies between civilization/the wilderness, male space / female territory, national vs. ethnic identities present in the American imagination from Cooper to the classic western through Washington Irving or Mark Twain, are thoroughly revisited through the tragic counterpointing of a Russian working-class community in a Pennsylvania small town and an Asian heart of darkness. …”
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Recognition of Evamy Et Al P-Zones in the Tertiary Sediments of F- Well, Niger Delta by F.A. Lucas, O.E. Ononeme

“…The samples were prepared using standard palynological sample processing technique and analyzed under the microscope. They were about twenty three (23) diagnostic palynomorphs recognized. …”
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Growth, Development, and Mineral Nutrient Accumulation and Distribution in Tulip from Planting through Postanthesis Shoot Senescence by Carl E. Niedziela, Paul V. Nelson, David A. Dickey

“…Plants were harvested and dissected into eight organs on twenty-one dates. These parts were dried, weighed, and analyzed for N, P, K, Ca, and Mg. …”
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The Effectiveness of Laser Peripheral Iridotomy in Adolescent Eyes with Ocular Hypertension and Concave Configuration of the Peripheral Iris by Alina Bakunowicz-Łazarczyk, Beata Urban, Małgorzata Krętowska

“…This was a retrospective study, which was carried out within a period of 3–5 years. Twenty-four patients with OHT and concave irises were treated with LPI and followed up periodically. …”
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Combined therapy of human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells and scalp acupuncture alleviates brain damage in a rat model of cerebral palsy by Yu Zhou, Xu-Huan Li, Lu-Na He, Li-Na Wang, Jing Zang, Dong-Ming Wang, Jing Gao, Xue-feng Yu

“…This study aimed to investigate the potential synergistic effects of human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) combined with scalp acupuncture in a rat model of CP. Methods: Twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups: Sham, CP, hAMSCs, and hAMSCs+scalp acupuncture (hAMSCs+AP). …”
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The Strength of a Story: Partnering With a Community Organization to Destigmatize Substance Use Disorder by Noah Sorkow, Cameron Lauf, Stephen H. Berns

“…Community members engaged in their own postsession debrief. Results One hundred twenty-four second-year medical students, 16 attending physician preceptors, and 10 community members in recovery participated in the session. …”
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The Male Mating Strategy of the Ant Formica Subpolita Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): Swarming, Mating, and Predation Risk by Kevin M. O'Neill

“…I obtained ~900 records of predation on F. subpolita at swarms. Twenty-one species of predator were observed, the foremost of which were the robber fly Efferia staminea and the spider Dictyna coloradensis. …”
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Risk of Melanoma by Joanne M. Jeter, Joseph D. Bonner, Timothy M. Johnson, Stephen B. Gruber

“…Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit tumor growth in vitro, we investigated the association between NSAIDs and melanoma to determine if there was epidemiologic evidence of a chemopreventive effect from these medications. Three hundred twenty-seven subjects with incident melanoma and 119 melanoma-free controls completed a structured interview assessing melanoma risk factors. …”
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Establishing Personalized and Sparse Spinal Reflex Circuitry From Locomotion Data by Huawei Wang, Arvid Q. L. Keemink, Massimo Sartori

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Application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Electroencephalography in the Evaluation of Brain Function Changes after Stroke by Linhong Mo, Yiqiu Nie, Guiling Wan, Yingbin Zhang, Man Zhao, Jiaojiao Wu, Huiqi Wang, Qing Li, Aixian Liu

“…It revealed the function of the cerebral cortex network at a deeper level and established a set of prognostic marker evaluation indicators for the reconstruction of motor function after stroke. Methods. Twenty-one patients treated at the Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital of Capital Medical University because of ischemic stroke in the territory supplied by the middle cerebral artery were selected as the experimental group. …”
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From the history of Lithuanian picture books (1900-1930) by Ingrida Korsakaitė

“…At first, in the early twenties, Lithuanian picture books again repeated the German editions. …”
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Evaluation of the penetration depth of Guttaflow bioseal and Bioceramic sealers using scanning electron microscope (in vitro study). by Razawa Kareem Saeed

“… Background and objective: Three- dimensional obturation of the canal is mandatory in root canal treatment to decrease failure rate, the major cause of root canal reinfection after obturation is insufficient obturation of the canal which later leads to a periapical lesion and reinfection.This study aimed to evaluate the penetration depth of Guttaflow bioseal and Bioceramic sealer. Methods: Twenty extracted single-rooted human teeth (mandibular first premolar) were used in this study, teeth were decornated leaving 10 mm root length. …”
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Initial Experience Using the Radiofrequency Needle Visualization on the Electroanatomical Mapping System for Transseptal Puncture by Silvia Guarguagli, Ilaria Cazzoli, Aleksander Kempny, Michael A. Gatzoulis, Sabine Ernst

“…Fourteen of 41 patients had congenital heart disease, including 9 patients with previous septal closure. Twenty-two patients had at least one previous TSP. …”
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Enhanced Visual Attentional Modulation in Patients with Inherited Peripheral Retinal Degeneration in the Absence of Cortical Degeneration by Sónia Ferreira, Andreia Carvalho Pereira, Bruno Quendera, Aldina Reis, Eduardo Duarte Silva, Miguel Castelo-Branco

“…We included thirteen patients and twenty-two age- and gender-matched controls. We analyzed cortical responses under attentional demands and passive viewing conditions while presenting a visual stimulus covering the central and paracentral visual field. …”
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Analysis of Autoantibodies to 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A Reductase Using Different Technologies by Lucile Musset, Makoto Miyara, Olivier Benveniste, Jean-Luc Charuel, Alexander Shikhman, Olivier Boyer, Richard Fowler, Andrew Mammen, Joe Phillips, Michael Mahler

“…This study aimed to compare different technologies for the detection of anti-HMGCR antibodies and analyze the clinical phenotype and autoantibody profile of the patients. Twenty samples from myositis patients positive for anti-HMGCR antibodies using a research addressable laser bead assay and 20 negative controls were tested for autoantibodies to HMGCR: QUANTA Lite HMGCR ELISA and QUANTA Flash HMGCR CIA. …”
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Effect of Plyometric Exercises on Balance Ability for Ashihara Karate Practitioners by Daniel Mocioaca

“…Purpose: This study aims to highlight statistically significant differences in improving dynamic balance capacity for the lower limbs after implementing a programme that includes plyometric exercises. Methods: Twenty performance athletes from the Sen Craiova Sports Club aged between 20 and 35 participated in this study. …”
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