Genotypic, Phenotypic and Clinical Validation of GeneXpert in Extra-Pulmonary and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in India. by Urvashi B Singh, Pooja Pandey, Girija Mehta, Anuj K Bhatnagar, Anant Mohan, Vinay Goyal, Vineet Ahuja, Ranjani Ramachandran, Kuldeep S Sachdeva, Jyotish C Samantaray

“…WHO recommended use of GeneXpert MTB/RIF [Xpert] for Extra-pulmonary [EP] TB; critics have since questioned its efficiency.<h4>Methods</h4>The present study was designed to assess the performance of GeneXpert in 761 extra-pulmonary and 384 pulmonary specimens from patients clinically suspected of TB and compare with Phenotypic, Genotypic and Composite reference standards [CRS].…”
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Nurses’ assessments of the work environment, organisational culture and work arrangements: a cross-sectional study of Estonian hospitals in 1999, 2009 and 2021 by Ulvi Kõrgemaa, Merike Sisask, Ülle Ernits

“…Data were collected via a structured questionnaire. Methods A cross-sectional survey methodology was adopted. …”
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Applying optimized curcumin extraction techniques in the development of novel curcumin-infused products by Sucheera Laocharoen, Parinyapan Phetcharat, Kasama Chareekhot, Sunan Nuanpeng

“…The product's stability was assessed under ambient and refrigerated conditions for three months in order to determine its shelf life and efficacy. The results showed that the efficiency of the curcumin extraction had been achieved by using microwave assisted extraction for 3 min, which yielded 42.22 ± 0.19 % w/w with a curcumin concentration of 52.25 ± 3.18 mg/g of turmeric. …”
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Short-term and Long-term Predicted Outcomes after Swenson’s Pull-through Procedure for Hirschsprung Disease by Aysar Hameed Oraibi, Amier Ejrish Alkafaji, Hayder Neamah Hassan

“…The extension of aganglionosis in HD was evaluated to determine the type of HD. Results: The results of this study revealed that 38 patients diagnosed with HD had a male-to-female ratio of 3.2: 1. …”
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Hemp (<i>Cannabis salvia</i> L.) Cultivation: Chemical Fertilizers or Organic Technologies, a Comprehensive Review by Fatemeh Ahmadi, Daniel Kallinger, August Starzinger, Maximilian Lackner

“…As hemp re-emerges as a crop of economic significance, the choice between chemical and organic fertilization methods plays a crucial role in determining not only yield but also the quality and sustainability of production. …”
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Effect of partial root-zone drying irrigation (PRDI) on soil C:N:P stoichiometry in N-fixing crops: Insights from a three-year field study with alfalfa by Jing Zhang, Zheng Gang Guo

“…The field experiment involved two irrigation methods, PRDI and conventional furrow irrigation (CFI), with four irrigation volumes set at 70 %, 85 %, 100 %, and 115 % evapotranspiration (ETc). …”
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Exploration of the optimal concentration of quercetin liposome nanoparticles for the treatment of liver damage by Nana Yin, Jian Pang, Xiangyan Liu

“…The aim of this study was therefore to ascertain whether there are differences in the therapeutic effects on liver damage at different dosages of quercetin liposomes and to determine the optimal dosage. Methods 62 rats modeled with liver injury were enrolled and distributed into 4 groups, where they were treated with quercetin liposome nanoparticles, blank liposome nanoparticles, simple quercetin, and normal saline accordingly. …”
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The negative linear relationship between oxidative balance scores and constipation: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2005–2010 by Liqian Xuan, Yang Chen, Chang Liu, Yahui Dai

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between oxidation balance score (OBS) and constipation.MethodsAll data was collected from the 2005–2010 cycles of the National health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) database. …”
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Stress drives premature hive exiting behavior that leads to death in young honey bee (Apis mellifera) workers by Jordan Twombly Ellis, Juliana Rangel

“…Materials and methods In this study, we tested the hypothesis that stress during pupal development can cause young workers to exit the hive prematurely before they are physically able to fly. …”
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The informatics pathway for hospital infection quality control monitoring by Hui Wang, Qin Huang, Qingqing Tian, Weiwei Yang, Anran Liu, Jiayang Tang, Hailin Zhang, Chunlin Wu

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the results and current status of hospital infection monitoring and quality control work at a tertiary specialized cancer hospital, providing references for further improvement of HAI monitoring quality.MethodsCombined information-based monitoring with manual quality control measures for hospital infection surveillance, collecting data such as hospital infection report cards and missed reports to analyze the current status of hospital infection monitoring. …”
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The Impact of Visual Perturbation Neuromuscular Training on Landing Mechanics and Neural Activity: A Pilot Study by Timothy R Wohl, Cody R Criss, Adam L Haggerty, Justin L Rush, Janet E Simon, Dustin R Grooms

“… # Design Controlled laboratory study. Methods: Eight right leg dominant healthy female athletes (20.4±1.1yrs; 1.6±0.1m; 64.4±7.0kg) participated in four VPNT sessions. …”
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A quantitative study to evaluate the controls and accountability measures in place to alleviate the leadership and governance challenges impacting the realization of the National H... by Samuel Vuyo Mokoena, Panjasaram Naidoo

“…Methods The questionnaire was distributed via SurveyMonkey over a period of 2 months, and the data were analysed using R Statistical computing software of the R Core Team, 2020, version 3.6.3. …”
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Development and optimization of a novel nanocarrier SabiWhite-loaded ethosomal gel for targeted skin inflammation complicated by multidrug-resistant pathogens by Gaofeng Shi, Yun Guo, Minlie Yang

“…A 3² factorial design was used to optimize phospholipid concentration and ethanol content, and their impact on vesicle size and entrapment efficiency (EE%) was assessed. Structural characterization of SabiWhite was performed using melting point determination, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). …”
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CHARACTERISTICS OF BLOOD RHEOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE by M. M. Egorova, O. A. Ovchinnikova, E. P. Petrochenko, A. O. Oslyakova, V. V. Yakusevich

“…Aim – to evaluate macro-and microrheology hemorheological characteristics parameters in patients with COPD, and their dependence on the severity of COPD.Materials and methods. The study included 107 people, 80 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease I, II, III, IV degree and 27 persons as a control group. …”
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Innovative Dombi Aggregation Operators in Linguistic Intuitionistic Fuzzy Environments for Optimizing Telecommunication Networks by Dilshad Alghazzawi, Misbah Hayat, Ghaliah Alhamzi, Abdul Wakil Baidar

“…A comparative analysis is provided to validate the efficacy and advantages of the suggested methods over existing approaches.…”
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Investigation of antibiosis, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, molecular docking and dye degradation potential of green synthesized copper ferrite (CuFe2O4) nanopartic... by Beena Cherian, Tijo Cherian, Teena Merlin, Shilpa Jose

“…Several characterization methods verified the production of PFE-CuFe2O4 NPs. …”
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Gynecological surgery using the Kangduo robotic system by Yanan Pi, Wei Huang, Hongyan Wang, Zhenxing Sun, Meng Chi, Liyuan Guo

“…Although the Kangduo Robot® SR1000 (KD-SR-01) surgical system has shown improved stability and high efficiency, studies describing its use for gynecological surgery are limited. …”
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The use of modern e-health services including telemedicine and telepharmacy for remote patient care in Saudi Arabia by Farah K. Alhomoud

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted during July to September 2024 using online self-administered questionnaires. …”
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Credit Management Policy and Loan Recovery in Micro Finance Institutions in Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Unique SACCO, Kabale Municipality. by Muheirwe, Syria

“…Both simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used in identifying the study sample size. The methods that were used in data collection included questionnaires, observation, and interviews. …”
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Effect of Citizens’ Participation on the Performance of Gravity Water Scheme in Kaharo Sub-County Kabale District. by Ahimbisibwe, Sonia

“…A mixed-methods research approach was used, integrating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to collect data from community members, Water User Committee (WUC) members, and local officials. …”
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