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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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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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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Urodynamics tests for the diagnosis and management of male bladder outlet obstruction: long-term follow-up of the UPSTREAM non-inferiority RCT by Madeleine Clout, Amanda L Lewis, Madeleine Cochrane, Grace J Young, Paul Abrams, Peter S Blair, Christopher Chapple, Gordon T Taylor, Sian Noble, Tom Steuart-Feilding, Jodi Taylor, J Athene Lane, Marcus J Drake

“…The study findings support progression to impact research by development of tools to optimise assessment methods, educational elements of interpreting results and quality of service delivery. …”
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Urodynamics tests for the diagnosis and management of male bladder outlet obstruction: long-term follow-up of the UPSTREAM non-inferiority RCT by Madeleine Clout, Amanda L Lewis, Madeleine Cochrane, Grace J Young, Paul Abrams, Peter S Blair, Christopher Chapple, Gordon T Taylor, Sian Noble, Tom Steuart-Feilding, Jodi Taylor, J Athene Lane, Marcus J Drake

“…The study findings support progression to impact research by development of tools to optimise assessment methods, educational elements of interpreting results and quality of service delivery. …”
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