Portable Low-Frequency Noise Reduction Device for Both Small Open and Closed Spaces by Chao Wang, Haiyang Gao, Liyao Yu, Tiantian Yu, Wenhui Yan, Qiumeng Xue

“…These devices, installed on the outer surface of the small spaces, can automatically identify the noise spectrum and implement noise reduction by means of the active noise control (ANC) technology. The testing results indicate that the noise can be reduced 12 dB in the range of 250 Hz~400 Hz for the small closed space while, for the small open space, the best effect of 5.88 dB occurs in the optimal frequency of 450 Hz. …”
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Challenges in the Development of Exoskeletons for People with Disabilities by Omar Flor-Unda, Rafael Arcos-Reina, Carlos Toapanta, Freddy Villao, Angélica Bustos-Estrella, Carlos Suntaxi, Héctor Palacios-Cabrera

“…The findings underscore the need to optimize control systems, reduce costs, and improve device adaptability. …”
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Application of Co3O4 as anode catalyst in CO2 electrolyzer cells by Attila Kormányos, Tatiana Priamushko, Gergely F. Samu, Angelika Samu, Balázs Endrődi, Serhiy Cherevko, Csaba Janáky

“…The catalyst was directly deposited on the Ti porous transport layer via hydrothermal synthesis, which allowed the precise control of the catalyst loading. Under optimal conditions (7 mg cm-2 Co3O4 loading), 300 mA cm-2 current density was reached at 3.4 V applied cell voltage. …”
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Role of Cannabis in the Management of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Narrative Review by Lou’i Al-Husinat, Shrouq Obeidat, Saif Azzam, Yara Al-Gwairy, Fatima Obeidat, Sarah Al Sharie, Deema Haddad, Fadi Haddad, Martina Rekatsina, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Giustino Varrassi

“…Chronic non-cancer pain, defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as lasting beyond three months, significantly affects individuals’ quality of life and is often linked to various medical conditions or injuries. …”
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Analysis of true triaxial mechanical behavior and energy dissipation of backfill under different unloading rates by Xiaofei LI, Jiajian LI, Yunpeng KOU, Weidong SONG

“…In addition, optimizing the mining sequence allows for effective unloading rate control, reducing ground pressure activity and mitigating backfill damage caused by rapid unloading. …”
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Effect of the flow field structures on the performance of anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer by Rui DING, Tao CHEN, Yang LAN, Ziyu CHEN, Fei XIAO

“…Under the double-path flow field structure, AEMWE exhibits superior control of mass and heat transfer, as well as energy consumption, resulting in the best overall performance, which provides some reference for further optimizing flow field design and produce of AEMWE.…”
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Multistable Soft Robots Assembled from Bistable Auxetic Building Blocks by Bojian Zhang, Zhiqiang Meng, Xudong Yang, Yiran Zhang, Tianyu Chen, Yu Chen, Yifan Wang

“…To address this challenge, bistable and multistable structures with two or more mechanically stable states and snap‐through switchability emerge as a promising solution. …”
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Blood flow restriction therapy for revolutionizing musculoskeletal rehabilitation and fitness: A comprehensive review by Jahanara Ayaz, Tamjeed ghaffar, Ahmad Bilal, Muhammad Mahmood Ali, Hamail Ayaz

“…Conclusion: Blood flow restriction therapy could offer a potent strategy for accelerating muscle growth and strength enhancement, as well as overall fitness improvements. However, more research is needed to determine the optimal occlusion pressure and application techniques for these therapies.…”
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Clinical Pathway in the Treatment of Nocardial Brain Abscesses following Systemic Infections by Yun-Cong Zheng, Tse-Lun Wang, Jee-Ching Hsu, Yung-Hsing Hsu, Wen-Hsing Hsu, Chih-Liang Wang, Aij-Lie Kwan, Chih-Lung Lin

“…All cases were under steroid control due to their comorbidities for more than six months. …”
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Development and future prospects of 3D printed surimi products: A review by Dieynabou Diao, Ruizhi Yang, Yijin Liu, Yadong Zhao, Meiling Chen, Yan Chen, Bin Zheng, Heng Yen Khong

“…Although numerous studies have been conducted to optimize surimi inks, control 3D printing parameters, and develop post-processing techniques for 3D-printed surimi products, there are few reviews that collectively summarize the latest advances in the field of surimi 3D printing. …”
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Organic matter fractions within macroaggregates in response to long-term fertilization in calcareous soil after reclamation by Han-bing CAO, Jun-yu XIE, Jie HONG, Xiang WANG, Wei HU, Jian-ping HONG

“…Four treatments were used: unfertilized control (CK), mineral fertilizer (NPK), compost chicken manure alone (M), and mineral fertilizers plus manure (MNPK). …”
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Impact of cannula diameter on pregnancy outcomes after minimally invasive fetal laser surgery in the treatment of twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐an... by Anouk M. van derSchot, Josee L. vanSteenis, Esther Sikkel, Marc E. A. Spaanderman, Joris vanDrongelen

“…The PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases were searched electronically on May 18, 2022, and updated on March 2, 2023, utilizing a combination of the relevant MeSH terms, keywords, and word variants for “TTTS” and “laser”. Randomized controlled trials, prospective and retrospective cohorts, case–control studies, and case reports/series with more than five participants were considered eligible for inclusion. …”
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The relationship between the eradication of Helicobacter pylori and the occurrence of stomach cancer: an updated meta-analysis and systemic review by Zhouhan Wu, Yi Tang, Meiwen Tang, Zhoutong Wu, Yonghui Xu

“…Eradication therapy served as the intervention, while placebo was the control. Eligible studies had a treatment duration exceeding seven days and a follow-up period of more than three years. …”
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Experiences and Preferences Reported with an At-Home Self-Collection Device Compared with In-Clinic Speculum-Based Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States by LaShonda Crane, Ashley Jennings, Megan B. Fitzpatrick, Meghna Mukherjee, Callie Pitchford, Amy Nacht, Nia’Ja Mack, Kristina Krueger, Jessica Favreau, Kristin Conway, Laura Gillis, Christine Conageski, Elizabeth Sutton

“…In contrast, being at-ease (p < 0.001) and in-control (p < 0.001) were reported significantly more during self-collection. …”
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The dilemma in diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in Uganda: A qualitative study at the Uganda Cancer Institute, 2018 by Nelson Bunani, Angela Nakanwagi Kisakye, Phoebe Nabunya, Aloysius Ssenyonjo, Aisha Nalugya, Grace Kakoola Nalukwago, Fred Nuwaha

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Social determinants of health and diabetes self-care management in South Africa by Assegid Hellebo, Andre Pascal Kengne, Amarech Obse, Naomi Levitt, Bronwyn Myers, Susan Cleary, Olufunke Alaba

“…Abstract Objective Diabetes is an incapacitating condition affecting millions of people in South Africa. Maintaining optimal glycaemic control is crucial in preventing diabetes complications, highlighting the importance of diabetes self-care. …”
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Adaptation potential of medical students in distance learning by O. V. Toussova, O. V. Pavlova

“…The leading coping strategies in distance learning were «self-control» (13.29), «problem solving planning» (13.21) and «positive reassessment» (12.99). …”
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Measuring protective efficacy and quantifying the impact of drug resistance: A novel malaria chemoprevention trial design and methodology. by Andria Mousa, Gina Cuomo-Dannenburg, Hayley A Thompson, R Matthew Chico, Khalid B Beshir, Colin J Sutherland, David Schellenberg, Roly Gosling, Michael Alifrangis, Emma Filtenborg Hocke, Helle Hansson, Ana Chopo-Pizarro, Wilfred F Mbacham, Innocent M Ali, Mike Chaponda, Cally Roper, Lucy C Okell

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>These findings have important implications for the current guidelines on chemoprevention efficacy studies and will be valuable for informing where these studies should be optimally placed. The results underscore the need for a comparator group in seasonal settings and provide evidence that the extension of follow-up in single-arm trials improves the accuracy of measures of protective efficacy in settings with more stable transmission. …”
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SSMR-Net and Across Feature Mapping Attention are jointly applied to the UAV imagery semantic segmentation task of weeds in early-stage wheat fields by Xinyu Mei, Changchun Li, Yinghua Jiao, Guangsheng Zhang, Longfei Zhou, Xifang Wu, Taiyi Cai

“…This study presents a promising approach to precise weed identification and control in agriculture.…”
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The Impact of Surgical Margin Distance on Local Recurrence and Survival in Patients with Soft Tissue Sarcoma by Alparslan Yurtbay, Şafak Aydın Şimşek, Tolgahan Cengiz, Yakup Sancar Bariş, Ferhat Say, Nevzat Dabak

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The primary objective of surgeons treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas (STS) is to achieve optimal local tumor control, ensuring a tumor-free margin and preventing local recurrence. …”
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