Inflammatory and nutritional indices for overall survival in Hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cohort study by Xinpan Chen, Gang Wang, Xiayan Yin, Wenhu Liu, Hongdong Huang, Dishan Li

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to re-evaluate the prognostic value of inflammation and nutrition-related indices in a large multicenter cohort of hemodialysis patients from 138 dialysis centers in Beijing. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 6,679 hemodialysis patients. …”
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Electroenzymatic CO2 Reduction Using Formate Dehydrogenase: Direct and Mediated Catalysis by Navendu Paul, Isabel Moura, Luísa B. Maia, Cristina M. Cordas, Jose J. G. Moura

“…To enhance the catalytic potential of Desulfovibrio desulfuricans FDH (DdFDH), a range of artificial and natural redox cofactors is investigated using electrochemical methods. These studies included direct (nonmediated) conditions and mediated conditions employing viologens (methyl and benzyl viologens), and small heme proteins (cytochromes). …”
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Optimizing Petroleum Products Distribution Centers Using GFA and AnyLogistix Simulation: A Case Study by Moqbel S. Jaffal, Amjad B. Abdulghafour, Omar Ayadi, Faouzi Masmoudi

“…These challenges have necessitated strategic decisions to design an efficient distribution network. <i>Methods:</i> This study aimed to assist the company in selecting the optimal location for a distribution center by evaluating four potential locations. …”
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Biofabrication of ZnO nanoparticles using Acacia arabica leaf extract and their antibiofilm and antioxidant potential against foodborne pathogens. by Sumreen Hayat, Asma Ashraf, Muhammad Zubair, Bilal Aslam, Muhammad Hussnain Siddique, Mohsin Khurshid, Muhammad Saqalein, Arif Muhammad Khan, Ahmad Almatroudi, Zilursh Naeem, Saima Muzammil

“…Emergence of multidrug resistant pathogens is increasing globally at an alarming rate with a need to discover novel and effective methods to cope infections due to these pathogens. …”
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Optimization of selection agent concentrations and expanding G418 utility for gentamicin resistance in Marchantia polymorpha by Andisheh Poormassalehgoo, Elżbieta Kaniecka, Mohamadreza Mirzaei, Shino Goto-Yamada

“…Abstract Genetic transformation of plants is pivotal for advancing biotechnology, with success depending largely on effective selection methods. Marchantia polymorpha has emerged as a model plant due to its evolutionary importance, ease of manipulation, and simple genetic structure. …”
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Optimization of Phenolic Compound Extraction from Pineapple Leaf Fiber: Stability Enhancement and Application in Mango Preservation by Yijun Liu, Huifang Ma, Yuhan Wang, Qiangyou Li, Mingyang Shi, Gang Chen

“…Focusing on the challenges of low utilization of pineapple leaves and the poor stability of phenolic compounds (PCs) in pineapple leaf fiber using traditional solvent extraction methods, the effects of different extraction media (including distilled water, neutral methanol, acidic methanol, alkaline methanol, neutral ethanol, and alkaline ethanol) was systematically investigated on the extraction efficiency of PCs from pineapple leaf fiber. …”
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The Carbon Footprint of Milk Production on a Farm by Mariusz Jerzy Stolarski, Kazimierz Warmiński, Michał Krzyżaniak, Ewelina Olba-Zięty, Paweł Dudziec

“…Ultimately, an effective CF reduction requires a comprehensive approach that combines improved nutritional practices, efficient use of resources, and implementation of technological innovations adjusted to regional and farm-specific determinants. …”
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Surveillance of severe acute respiratory infections using ICD-10 diagnosis codes and national electronic health records, Denmark, 2022 to 2024 by Lasse Skafte Vestergaard

“…AIM We aimed to develop an automated SARI surveillance system using electronic health records retrieved from pre-existing national health registers in Denmark. METHODS We used the Danish Civil Register, the Danish National Patient Register and the Danish Microbiology Database to set up the system. …”
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Evaluation of eosinophil, immune-globulin E and Interleukin 6 levels in bronchial asthmatic children after management with needle and laser acupuncture by Inas E M. Ahmed Kamel, Hala H. Shaaban, Emad N Zikri

“…This study aims to evaluate the variations of some inflammatory and immunity markers such as Eosinophil, immune-globulin E (IgE), and Interleukin 6 (IL6) in bronchial asthmatic children after treatment with needle and laser acupuncture. Patients and methods In this randomized controlled clinical trial, we included 75 patients divided into three groups. …”
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Analysis of the characteristic patterns and risk factors impacting the severity of intraoperative hypothermia in neonates by Kun Dai, Yuanling Liu, Lijiao Qin, Jiaxuan Mai, Jingjing Xiao, Jing Ruan

“…Methods We conducted a retrospective, single-center study, enrolling 648 subjects who underwent surgery under general anesthesia and collected demographic, perioperative, and intraoperative data. …”
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Green Extraction of Antioxidant Polyphenols from Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo L. ) Fruits and Leaves: Application of Deep Eutectic Solvents in the Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction by ÖZGE ALGAN-CAVULDAK

“…Further research into the optimization of parameters of DES-UAE for the extraction of polyphenols from <italic>A. unedo</italic> fruits and leaves may enable scalable applications in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries where the demand for efficient and sustainable methods is increasing.…”
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An Integrated Approach to Develop a Potent Vaccine Candidate Construct Against Prostate Cancer by Utilizing Machine Learning and Bioinformatics by Aqel Albutti

“…Aims Due to the limited effectiveness and specificity of existing prostate cancer therapies, this study was designed to formulate improved treatment techniques. Methods Several immunoinformatic, reverse vaccinology, and molecular modeling methodologies were used to discover B‐ and T‐cell epitopes for the glioblastoma multiforme tumor PGH2_HUMAN. …”
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Optimizing the extraction of essential oil yield from Pistacia lentiscus oleo-gum resin by superheated steam extraction using response surface methodology by Muhammad Adnan Ayub, Iqra Iram, Rameen Waseem, Iqra Ayub, Amjad Hussain, Muhammad Amin Abid, Shahzad Zafar Iqbal

“…The study revealed that SHSE yielded higher quantities of EO than other extraction methods. GC-MS analyzed the chemical composition of Pistacia lentiscus L. …”
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Natural Ventilation and Energy Consumption Research for Dry Sports Halls Within National Fitness Centers in Cold Regions—Case Study of Qingdao by Wen Zhang, Lingling Li, Yu Li

“…This research evaluates the natural ventilation efficiency of community fitness centers, avoiding the hidden energy consumption transfer typical of traditional single-objective optimization methods, and improves the energy-efficient design approach for national fitness centers.…”
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Femoral resection accuracy and precision in manual caliper‐verified kinematic alignment total knee arthroplasty by David Forrest Scott, Emma N. Horton

“…We hypothesised that this technique would achieve high accuracy and precision, with an average absolute difference between actual and target distal and posterior femoral resection measurements of ≤ 0.5 mm. Methods 385 consecutive patients underwent primary unrestricted caliper‐verified KA‐TKA with manual instrumentation. …”
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DEMAND RESEARCH FOR “PARK AND RIDE” PARKING LOTS by A. O. Lobashov, S. B. Dulfan, A. V. Prasolenko, K. V. Dolya, D. L. Burko

“…The obtained data have made it possible to segment the demand for drivers representing suburban areas according to frequency of visits to the city by private cars has been determined in the paper. Drivers’ satisfaction with their efficient movement through the city has been assessed in the paper. …”
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Chromogenic versus Conventional: A Comparative Analysis for Uropathogen Detection in Paediatrics at a Tertiary Centre by Manish Kumar Agarwal, Sujata Baveja, Anuja Joshi

“…Bacterial isolates were identified using standard bacteriological techniques, and their antimicrobial susceptibility was determined using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method. …”
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The Persian Version of the Nottingham Leisure Questionnaire: Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Properties by Majid Farhadian, Mitra Khalafbeigi, Malahat Akbarfahimi, Peyman Abharian, Farzaneh Yazdani, Ali Shoaei

“…Face and content validity were assessed by determining the impact score of the item, content validity ratio, and content validity index methods. …”
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A Distributed Pseudonym Management Scheme in VANETs by Xiaoling Zhu, Yang Lu, Benhong Zhang, Zhengfeng Hou

“…In the scheme, a blind signature method is adopted to achieve strict separation of issuance and tracking. …”
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Assessing pulmonary congestion in patients hospitalized with decompensated chronic heart failure according to lung ultrasound and remote dielectric sensing (ReDS) by Zh. D. Kobalava, A. F. Safarova, V. V. Tolkacheva, O. T. Zorya, F. E. Cabello Montoya, I. S. Nazarov, A. A. Lapshin, I. P. Smirnov, N. I. Khutsishvili, S. A. Galochkin, M. V. Vatsik-Gorodetskaya

“…A moderate correlation was found between ReDS (%) and lung ultrasound (sum of B-lines) findings at admission (Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient = 0.402; p = 0.017). No correlation between the two methods was found at discharge (p = 0.613). …”
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