Kolbari and Its Identity Implications: Thematic Analysis of the Narrative of Kolbars in Baneh by Omid Ghaderzadeh, Adill Rasooli

“…Thematic analysis is a method used to identify and analyze patterns within qualitative data (Clarke & Braun, 2013: 1). …”
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Green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles using Jatropha curcas latex for antibacterial applications by Yojana Sharma, Vikas Anand, Rajesh Kumar, Anup Kumar, Pawan Heera

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Prospective metal hydride hydrogen storage and purification technologies by D. V. Blinov, V. I. Borzenko, A. V. Bezdudny, N. V. Kuleshov

“…The use of the metal hydride method of flow purification shows high rates of hydrogen extraction for subsequent accumulation and use in the fuel cell at high volume hydrogen contents in the mixture (≥10% vol.), while the method of periodic evacuation of accumulated impurities is most effective at low hydrogen contents in the mixture (<10% vol.). …”
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Can Smart Alloy Material Improve the Biomechanical Behavior of Prostheses Used in the Human Trachea? A Fluid-Structure Interaction Approach by Hamidreza Mortazavy Beni

“…Background and objective: The Shape-Memory Alloy (SMA) or smart alloy stent can be used in the upper respiratory system by reducing problems such as changing the shape according to the actual conditions of the body compared to other stents. Methods: In this study, the behavior of 2 types of SMA stents with different metallurgical properties was studied using the Finite Element Method (FEM). …”
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On а Model for Drough Risk Reduction in Agriculture by B. A. Ashabokov, L. M. Fedchenko, A. A. Tashilova, L. A. Kesheva, M. B. Ashabokova

“…As a target in the problem, you can use a function that describes the gain or loss of agriculture. Using this method of choosing an action to reduce risks avoids the formation of a set of actions from which it is necessary to choose the most appropriate one.Research results and their discussion. …”
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Modelling diabetes and depression in Pakistan: using economic modelling to inform intervention design and a clinical trial of a behavioural activation intervention by Najma Siddiqi, Rowena Jacobs, Edward Fottrell, Naveed Ahmed, Simon Walker, Zia Ul-Haq, David Ekers, Abdul Basit, Asher Fawwad, Naomi Gibbs, Gerardo A Zavala, Faiza Aslam, Richard Ian Gregory Holt, Saima Afaq, Asima Khan Niazi, David Glynn, Pedro Saramago

“…Value of information analysis found the most important measures to include in the trial are the impact of depression on diabetes and PHQ-9 over time.Conclusions This is the first model to jointly model depression and diabetes for South Asia and uses novel methods to reflect the diseases and inform intervention and trial design. …”
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Preclinical Development and Phase I Study of ZSYY001, a Polymeric Micellar Paclitaxel for Advanced Solid Tumor by Ge Gao, Pei Shu, Youzhen Tan, Tongsen Zheng, Wenmao Fan, Luding Lu, Huan Zhou, Zishu Wang, Ling Liu, Zhiqiang Liu, Yongsheng Wang

“…ABSTRACT Purpose A novel paclitaxel delivery system has the potential to avoid the side effects associated with Cremophor EL and thus enhance therapeutic efficacy. …”
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Corporate Real Estate alignment by Monique Arkesteijn

“…Most models pay little to no attention to  1 The design of new CRE portfolios; 2 The selection of a new CRE portfolio that adds most value to the organization. …”
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Predictors of Death in Comorbid Patients with Thrombotic Complications: a Single-Center Retrospective Cross- Sectional Study by A. A. Ivannikov, E. V. Kazantseva, A. M. Demianov, A. A. Kanibolotskiy, Kh. G. Alidzhanova, M. K. Vasilchenko, S. S. Petrikov

“…Understanding this problem suggests that it is rational to pay more attention to the prevention of thrombosis in order to avoid thrombotic complications in the first place, and there is an urgent need to improve the ability to predict the development of complications and, most importantly, death. …”
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THE EFFECT OF INTRAVESICAL ONABOTULINUM TOXIN A TREATMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH OVERACTIVE BLADDER by Tuğçe Arslanoğlu, Cenk Yaşa, Funda Güngör Uğurlucan

“…Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of intravesical onabotulinum toxin A injection on quality of life and urinary symptoms in patients with treatment resistant OAB syndrome. Material and Method: The treatment records of 20 patients with treatment-resistant OAB were reviewed. …”
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In vitro shear and compression protocols to evaluate the effects of oral processing on purées intended for dysphagia patients by Kovan Ismael-Mohammed, Laura Laguna, Mireia Bolivar-Prados, Pere Clavé, Amparo Tarrega

“…However, this may be a risk for dysphagia patients, and it could be avoided by using an in vitro method to mimic oral changes. …”
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Exploring the effect on marine fish of electric fields of a fish‐protection by I. A. Stolbunov, S. N. Salienko, E. A. Zabotkina, E. I. Izvekov, E. N. Skuratovskaya, T. B. Sigacheva, M. P. Kirin, P. S. Podrezova

“…Experimental assessment of the impact of electric fields generated by the Electronic Programmable Complex Fish‐protecting Facility on the Electric Principle (EP EPRCFF) on the most common fish species of the Black Sea.Material and Methods. …”
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Breast Feeding Practice: Positioning and Attachment during Breast Feeding among Lactating Mothers Visiting Health Facility in Areka Town, Southern Ethiopia by Nega Degefa, Befikadu Tariku, Takalign Bancha, Gizachew Amana, Abdo Hajo, Yisehak Kusse, Eshetu Zerihun, Zeleke Aschalew

“…Most difficulties of breastfeeding can be avoided altogether if good attachment and positioning can be achieved at the first and early feeds. …”
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Lessons learned from the co-development of operational climate forecast services for vineyards management by N. Pérez-Zanón, V. Agudetse, E. Baulenas, P.A. Bretonnière, C. Delgado-Torres, N. González-Reviriego, A. Manrique-Suñén, A. Nicodemou, M. Olid, Ll. Palma, M. Terrado, B. Basile, F. Carteni, A. Dente, C. Ezquerra, F. Oldani, M. Otero, F. Santos-Alves, M. Torres, J. Valente, A. Soret

“…In the co-design phase, more intense engagement methods were implemented to communicate the capabilities of climate forecasts and design the product’s visualisation. …”
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Using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions: a framework for producers and users of evidence by Peter Craig, Mhairi Campbell, Manuela Deidda, Ruth Dundas, Judith Green, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Jim Lewsey, David Ogilvie, Frank de Vocht, Martin White

“…Qualitative methods Qualitative methods make an essential contribution to most natural experimental evaluations, with evaluations benefitting from a mixed-method design incorporating qualitative methods throughout. …”
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The ABC Bicuspid Sizing Protocol for SAPIEN 3 Balloon-Expandable Valves by Tej Sheth, MD, Umar Ismail, MD, Jorge Chavarria, MD, Warkaa Al Shamkani, MD, Ahmed Makhdoum, MD, MSc, Kandace Forsyth, MSc, Iqbal Jaffer, MD, PhD, James Velianou, MD, Madhu Natarajan, MD, MSc

“…TAVR patients were treated according to the ABC bicuspid sizing algorithm with criteria for annular area (<10% oversizing or <5% with calcification), below annular (left ventricular outflow tract [LVOT]) area (<10% oversizing or <5% with calcification), intercommissural distance (>planned valve diameter - 1 mm), maximum sinus diameter (>planned valve diameter + 6 mm), and avoidance of high-risk leaflet calcification. …”
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Kinematic changes in dairy cows with induced, unilateral forelimb lameness during straight line walk by A. Leclercq, K. Ask, Y. Mellbin, A. Byström, M. Söderlind, E. Telezhenko, C. Bergsten, P. Haubro Andersen, M. Rhodin, E. Hernlund

“…Early detection of lameness in dairy herds is essential to enable timely treatment of affected animals, thereby avoiding unnecessary costs and animal suffering. Since claw diseases most commonly affect the hind claws, specific kinematic changes in cows with forelimb lameness have not been investigated. …”
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Application of multi-objective neural network algorithm in industrial polymerization reactors for reducing energy cost and maximising productivity by Fakhrony Sholahudin Rohman, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Dinie Muhammad, Ashraf Azmi, Zainuddin Abd Manan, Jeng Shiun Lim, Hong An Er, Siti Nor Azreen Ahmad Termizi

“…Multi-objective neural network algorithm (MONNA) is a metaheuristic optimization method that provides a versatile and robust approach for solving complex, contradictory targets and diverse optimization problems that do not rely on specific mathematical properties of the problem. …”
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Citrate regional anticoagulation of 500 ml/min of extracorporeal blood flow: an experimental study by Sebastiano Maria Colombo, Luigi Vivona, Michele Battistin, Vittorio Scaravilli, Alessandro Galli, Chiara Anzanello, Elisa Cipriani, Francesca Gori, Serena Todaro, Carlo Valsecchi, Daniele Dondossola, Anna Paola Marcello, Andrea Carlin, Antonio Pesenti, Giacomo Grasselli, Alberto Zanella

“…Abstract Background Regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) is the most widespread technique which allows to perform extracorporeal treatments, avoiding the complications of systemic anticoagulation. …”
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Identifying Psychological and Sociological Factors Affecting Job Aspirations in Lower Secondary Students by Farid Ahmadi, Soheila Ahmadi

“…Consequently, our study aimed to investigate job aspirations, psychological and social predictors, and perceived reasons for job choice among lower secondary students in Iran.     Materials & Methods The target population consisted of all lower secondary students in Urmia during the academic year of 2022-2023, totaling 24,000 students. …”
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