High Visceral to Subcutaneous Fat Ratio Is Associated with Increased Postoperative Inflammatory Response after Colorectal Resection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Yao Wei, Feng Zhu, Jianfeng Gong, Jianbo Yang, Tenghui Zhang, Lili Gu, Weiming Zhu, Zhen Guo, Yi Li, Ning Li, Jieshou Li

“…The aim of this study is to elucidate whether body fat amount and its distribution affects postoperative inflammation after colorectal surgery in IBD patients. Methods. Eighty-six patients undergoing colorectal resection for IBD from June 2014 to Jan 2017 were enrolled. …”
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Release Profile and Antibacterial Activity of <i>Thymus sibthorpii</i> Essential Oil-Incorporated, Optimally Stabilized Type I Collagen Hydrogels by Caglar Ersanli, Ioannis Skoufos, Konstantina Fotou, Athina Tzora, Yves Bayon, Despoina Mari, Eleftheria Sarafi, Konstantina Nikolaou, Dimitrios I. Zeugolis

“…Although the strong antimicrobial activity of various EOs has already been studied and revealed, their characteristic high sensitivity and volatility drives the need towards a more efficient drug administration method via a biomaterial system. …”
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Optimization of dual-layer flow field in a water electrolyzer using a data-driven surrogate model by Lizhen Wu, Zhefei Pan, Shu Yuan, Xiaoyu Huo, Qiang Zheng, Xiaohui Yan, Liang An

“…A data-driven surrogate model based on deep neural network (DNN) is developed and successfully trained using data obtained by the physical VOF method. Based on the highly efficient surrogate, genetic algorithm (GA) is further utilized to determine the optimal heights of base layer and degassing layer. …”
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Hair of the dog: Obtaining samples from coyotes and wolves noninvasively by David E. Ausband, Julie Young, Barbara Fannin, Michael S. Mitchell, Jennifer L. Stenglein, Lisette P. Waits, John A. Shivik

“…Eliciting rubbing behavior from coyotes and wolves using lures has advantages over opportunistic genetic sampling methods (e.g., scat transects) because it elicits a behavior that deposits a hair sample at a fixed sampling location, thereby increasing the efficiency of sampling for these canids. …”
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Research on Electromagnetic Safety of UAV Inspection in Substation by Wensheng Li, Mengyuan Chen, Haohao Jin, Ying Zhang, Hao Wu, Lin Yi, Li Cai

“…Uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) inspections provide significant advantages over traditional manual and robotic methods, such as cost-effectiveness, greater maneuverability, improved efficiency, and the ability to operate in closer proximity to equipment. …”
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Designing an Intelligent Scoring System for Crediting Manufacturers and Importers of Goods in Industry 4.0 by Mohsin Ali, Abdul Razaque, Joon Yoo, Uskenbayeva Raissa Kabievna, Aiman Moldagulova, Satybaldiyeva Ryskhan, Kalpeyeva Zhuldyz, Aizhan Kassymova

“…<i>Background</i>: The modern credit card system is critical, but it has not been fully examined to meet the unique financial needs of a constantly changing number of manufacturers and importers. <i>Methods</i>: An intelligent credit card system integrates the features of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. …”
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Modified screening and management strategies for chronic rhinosinusitis in hematologic patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation by Yen-Hui Lee, Chih-Feng Lin, Te-Huei Yeh, Huai-Hsuan Huang, Yi-Tsen Lin

“…Methods: We conducted a nested case-control study in a retrospective cohort of hematologic patients receiving HSCT from April 2011 to April 2021 and collected data on demographics, smoking/atopic status, hematological diseases, and features of rhinosinusitis for analysis. …”
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Speciation Analysis and Related Models of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Soil by Zehao LIU, Chunyun JIA, Fengcui FAN, Shujuan DAI, Xiaojun LI

“…Conventional methods for the determination of heavy metal ions in soil generally include atomic fluorescence spectrometry, atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry, etc.. …”
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Transformer and Attention-Based Architectures for Segmentation of Coronary Arterial Walls in Intravascular Ultrasound: A Narrative Review by Vandana Kumari, Alok Katiyar, Mrinalini Bhagawati, Mahesh Maindarkar, Siddharth Gupta, Sudip Paul, Tisha Chhabra, Alberto Boi, Ekta Tiwari, Vijay Rathore, Inder M. Singh, Mustafa Al-Maini, Vinod Anand, Luca Saba, Jasjit S. Suri

“…Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a sophisticated imaging technique that provides detailed visualization of coronary arteries. However, the methods for segmenting walls in the IVUS scan into internal wall structures and quantifying plaque are still evolving. …”
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Detection and characterization of the Dezidougou virus (genus Negevirus) in mosquitoes (Ochlerotatus caspius) collected in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) by Marina A. Stepanyuk, Stanislav S. Legostaev, Kristina V. Karelina, Nina F. Timofeeva, Ksenia F. Emtsova, Olesia V. Ohlopkova, Oleg S. Taranov, Vladimir A. Ternovoi, Albert V. Protopopov, Valery B. Loktev, Victor A. Svyatchenko, Alexander P. Agafonov

“…Recently, with the development of next-generation sequencing methods, many previously unknown viruses have been identified in insects. …”
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Solving of the Workspace Boundary of Planar Parallel Mechanism based Modified PSO Algorithm by Ji Fangfang Zhao Xin

“…A new method for determining the workspace boundary of planar parallel mechanism by using improved particle swarm optimization (MPSO) algorithm is proposed. …”
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Screening for problematic opioid use in the emergency department: Comparison of two screening measures by Brittany E. Punches, Caroline E. Freiermuth, Jon E. Sprague, Jennifer L. Brown, Elizabeth Hutzel‐Dunham, Joshua Lambert, Robert Braun, Andrew Littlefield, Jennifer A. Frey, Daniel J. Bachmann, Jason J. Bischof, Michael V. Pantalon, Rachel M. Ancona, David F. Kisor, Michael S. Lyons

“…Methods A cross‐sectional study of randomly selected adult patients presenting to three Midwestern US EDs were enrolled, with duplicate patients excluded. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the BENEFITS-CCCSAT based on CTT and IRT: a cross-sectional design translation and validation study by Chuang Li, Chuang Li, Youbei Lin, Betul Tosun, Pin Wang, Hong Ye Guo, Cheng Rong Ling, Ran Qi, Qing Yue Luo, Yan Wang, Fang Huang, Jiaqi Wang, Shu Hui Ma, Dan Feng Xu, Shu Zhen Wu, Lan Zhang

“…This study aimed to validate the BENEFITS-CCCSAT for Chinese nursing students.MethodsThe original BENEFITS-CCCSAT was translated, back-translated, culturally adapted, and pre-tested using the Brislin model to form a Chinese version. …”
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Designing an educational model based on identity development with an Iranian-Islamic approach for primary school students. by Ali Oladhamzehzadeh, masoumeh oladiyan, Mahmoud Safari

“…According to its purpose, the research method is applicable, and in terms of its implementation, it is mixed (qualitative-quantitative). …”
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Performance Evaluation of Micro and Small Industries in East Java Province, Indonesia Using SMA and DEA: A Case Study by Erni Puspanantasari Putri, Erwin Widodo, Jaka Purnama, Bonifacius Raditya Sri Pramana Putra, Agatha Hannabel Avnanta Puteri

“…The stepwise modeling approach (SMA) and data envelopment analysis (DEA) methods were applied to identify MSIs' effectiveness, determine the classification of inefficient MSIs, and formulate an inefficient MSI development strategy. …”
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Exploring the VAK model to predict student learning styles based on learning activity by Ahmed Rashad Sayed, Mohamed Helmy Khafagy, Mostafa Ali, Marwa Hussien Mohamed

“…Knowing such things, not only helps the teacher to improve the delivery of the content, but also assists in improving assessment methods to suit each student. The primary motivation of this research is to analyze students’ engagement characteristics in Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) and determine their prevalent instructional preference and learning style and recommend the best learning assessment tools. …”
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Highly sensitive split ring resonator-based sensor for quality monitoring of edible oils by Muhammad Amir Khalil, Wong Hin Yong, Tehseen Batool, Ahasanul Hoque, Lo Yew Chiong, Hui Hwang Goh, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Mohamed S. Soliman, Mohammad Tariqul Islam

“…Additionally, the design has a high Q-factor of 149, indicating its efficiency in determining adulteration in edible oils. …”
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A review on bioremediation by microbial immobilization-an effective alternative for wastewater treatment by Frank Abimbola Ogundolie, Olorunfemi Oyewole Babalola, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Christiana Eleojo Aruwa, Jacqueline Njikam Manjia, Taoheed Kolawole Muftaudeen

“…Thus, we took a comparative look at the existing and emerging immobilization methods and the related challenges, focusing on the future. …”
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The Effect of Different Cleaning Protocols on Post Space: A SEM Study by Giuseppe Lo Giudice, Angelo Lizio, Roberto Lo Giudice, Antonio Centofanti, Giuseppina Rizzo, Michele Runci, Angela Alibrandi, Marco Cicciù

“…Methods. 28 single rooted teeth were endodontically treated. …”
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Trauma Simulation Training Increases Confidence Levels in Prehospital Personnel Performing Life-Saving Interventions in Trauma Patients by Christine M. Van Dillen, Matthew R. Tice, Archita D. Patel, David A. Meurer, Joseph A. Tyndall, Marie Carmelle Elie, Jonathan J. Shuster

“…Timing of the simulation interventions was compared with actual scene times to determine applicability of simulation in measuring the efficiency of prehospital personnel. …”
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