Spin Bias in randomized controlled trials of botulinum toxin for bruxism management: a meta-epidemiologic study by Graziela De Luca Canto, Patrícia Pauletto, Cristine Miron Stefani, Thais Marques Simek Vega Gonçalves, Nelson Carvas Junior, Carlos Flores-Mir, Ana Carolina Pereira Nunes Pinto, Virginia Fernandes Moça Trevisani

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Societal impact of the Heroine’s Learning Journey: Inspiring women in STEM through the power of role models by Luis Felipe Coimbra Costa, Carlos Eduardo Barbosa, Luciana Maria Azevedo Nascimento, Larissa Galeno, Yuri Lima, Ana Moura Santos, Geraldo Xexéo, Jano Moreira de Souza

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Virome of Terrestrial Mammals and Bats from Southern Brazil: Circulation of New Putative Members of the <i>Togaviridae</i> Family and Other Findings by Julyana Sthéfanie Simões Matos, Meriane Demoliner, Juliana Schons Gularte, Micheli Filippi, Vyctoria Malayhka de Abreu Góes Pereira, Mariana Soares da Silva, Matheus Nunes Weber, Marcelo Pereira de Barros, Fernando Rosado Spilki

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Microplastics in the geological-ecological subsystem of the coastal part of the geoecosystem of the Georgian Shelf by V. O. Iemelianov, Ye. I. Nasiedkin, T. S. Kukovska, N. O. Fedoronchuk, S. M. Dovbysh

“…These works are part of a large-scale international DOORS project within the framework of the program Horizon 2020 to determine the content and distribution of artificial polymers in the geoecosystem of the Black Sea. …”
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Optimization of multi-energy storage in urban building clusters by Sameer Algburi, Aymen Mohammed, Hassan Falah Fakhruldeen, Ibrahim Abdullah, Israa Alhani, Ali Khudhair, Qusay Hassan, Michael Ssebunya, Feryal Ibrahim Jabbar

“…A data-driven optimization framework was developed to enhance energy performance in building clusters through multi-energy storage systems, combining electrical and thermal solutions. …”
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A heuristic decomposition algorithm to optimally configure superconducting fault current limiters in Large-Scale power systems by Chuqin Wu, Mingbo Liu, Zihan Zhang, Min Xie

“…In the first stage, the feasible solution is constructed based on the framework of ATC and combines the idea of LNS in ATC to improve the efficiency of constructing feasible solutions. …”
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3SqAir Project: A Living Lab Towards Sustainable Smart Strategy for Indoor Climate Quality Assurance in Classrooms by James Ogundiran, Jean-Paul Kapuya Bulaba Nyembwe, John Omomoluwa Ogundiran, Ruben Alexandre de Souto Santos, Luísa Dias Pereira, Manuel Gameiro da Silva

“…Corrective measures within the 3SqAir project framework were suggested for approval and implementation while monitoring continues. …”
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Stakeholders’ perceptions of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study by Obinna Onwujekwe, Chinyere Cecilia Okeke, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Ifunanya Clara Agu, Uchenna Ezenwaka, Ifeyinwa Arize, Chibuike Agu, Chinonso Obayi

“…Data were analysed using thematic framework and content analysis approaches.Setting and participants This qualitative study was conducted in six selected local government areas in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. …”
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Achieving the fast track 90-90-90 and 95-95-95 targets in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid review by Celenkosini T. Nxumalo, Usangiphile Buthelezi, Hlolisile Chiya, Mokgadi U. Makgobole, Nomakhosi Mpofana, Themba Mgwaba, Zamasomi Luvuno

“…Background: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) set targets for 95% of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to know their status, 95% to receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) and 95% to achieve viral suppression. …”
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Qualitative study of patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of an educational intervention for warfarin therapy control in atrial fibrillation in Thailand by Kate Jolly, Jonathan Mathers, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Gregory YH Lip, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Rungroj Krittayaphong, Deirdre Lane, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nida Buawangpong, G Neil Thomas, Surakit Nathishuwan

“…A thematic analysis of content was informed by the framework analytical approach.Results 13 patients and 13 HCPs were interviewed; most were female (73.3% of patients and all HCPs). …”
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Genetic structure of the endangered milky stork (Mycteria cinerea) in Thailand with implications for captive breeding and reintroduction by Amporn Wiwegweaw, Damisa Kaminsin, Chitchai Chantangsi, Natapot Warrit, Nutthanun Khantasup, Saowaphang Sanannu, Wirongrong Changphet

“…To initiate future reintroduction program, determination of genetic diversity in this captive population is crucial for its long-term sustainability in nature. …”
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Hybrid Optimization-Based Sequential Placement of DES in Unbalanced Active Distribution Networks Considering Multi-Scenario Operation by Ruihua Si, Xintong Yan, Wanxun Liu, Ping Zhang, Mengdi Wang, Fengyong Li, Jiajia Yang, Xiangjing Su

“…Specifically, the proposed hierarchical framework for DES placement includes three sequential layers: outer, inter, and inner. …”
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Conceptual model of forming a proposal for providing communication to a unit using artificial intelligence by Dmytro Havrylov, Roman Lukianiuk, Albert Lekakh, Olexandr Musienko, Vladymyr Startsev, Gennady Pris, Kyrylo Рasynchuk

“…At the same time, the proposals provided by the program at the planning stage can be evaluated by the level of efficiency of the task according to the criterion of the best quality of the communication channel with the least involvement of communication means. …”
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Design and Evaluation of ACAFiB-APP, a clinical decision support system for anticoagulant considerations in patients with atrial fibrillation by Ramin Ansari, Sorayya Rezayi, Ali Asghar Safaei, Reza Mollazadeh, Eisa Rezaei, Mahboobeh Khabaz Mafinejad, Soha Namazi, Keyhan Mohammadi

“…Using Microsoft Visio software each scenario and its corresponding rules were modeled. Dart programming language, the Flutter framework, and the Visual Studio editor were used to develop the application. …”
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High Performance Frequent Subgraph Mining on Transaction Datasets: A Survey and Performance Comparison by Bismita S. Jena, Cynthia Khan, Rajshekhar Sunderraman

“…Later, Google’s MapReduce model with the Hadoop framework proved to be a major breakthrough in high performance large batch processing. …”
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The effect of WhatsApp-based reminders on enhancing knowledge and adherence to weekly iron-folic acid supplementation among adolescent girls in Maluku, Indonesia by Mega Clarita Laurence, Christiana Rialine Titaley, Ritha Tahitu, Elpira Asmin, Nathalie Elischeva Kailola, Sean Semuel Istia, Yudhie Djuhastidar Tando, Lershito Antonio Pasamba, Liyani Sartika Sara

“…Although the Weekly Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFAS) program was introduced in 2014, adherence remains a challenge. …”
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Low-carbon economic dispatch considering P2G and load flexibility characteristic under carbon trading mechanism by SONG Xiaotong, LI Wenbo, ZHOU Jinghua, LIU Xinbo, SUN Yi

“…Then, an energy optimal scheduling program is coded and case studies under various operating modes are conducted. …”
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Development of a complex intervention to prevent complications in patients recovering at home after transcatheter aortic valve replacement by optimizing home-based cardiac rehabili... by Ying Ying Jia, Ying Ying Jia, Zhi Tin Guo, Yu Ping Zhang, Jian Ping Song

“…The consensus from 15 experts led to the development of a framework in round 3. The response rates for the three rounds were 88.23, 100.00, and 100.00%, respectively. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of a Novel Competency-Based Education Workshop on Interns’ Perceived Preparedness in Providing Generalist End-of-Life Palliative Care by Nessa Keane, Riana Minogue, Maeve Brassil, Dympna Waldron, Eileen Mannion, Julien O’Riordan, Orla Mongan, Sharon Beatty

“…The Palliative Care Competence Framework Questionnaire was administered pre and post completion of the workshop to examine the impact of the workshop on attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge. …”
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Developing a transition workshop for adolescents with sickle cell disease by James Bradley, Zelyn Lee, Melina Cheong

“…Conclusion: This QI study showed that delivering a virtual workshop on transition skills was well received by AYA participants with SCD. The PDSA framework was useful for identifying specific knowledge gaps in transition aged AYA to help improve patient education in a well-established transition program.…”
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