Mask Material Filtration Efficiency and Mask Fitting at the Crossroads: Implications during Pandemic Times by Karin Ardon-Dryer, Juliusz Warzywoda, Rumeysa Tekin, Jnev Biros, Sharilyn Almodovar, Brandon L. Weeks, Louisa J. Hope-Weeks, Albert Sacco

“…In conclusion, when highly efficient materials are used in masks that do not fit the users properly, the potential of these materials to protect the users from aerosols is compromised. …”
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Monkeypox: Origin, Transmission, Clinical Manifestations, Prevention, and Therapeutic Options by Sajal Kumar Halder, Arafin Sultana, Mahbubul Kabir Himel, Aparna Shil

“…While the symptoms are similar to smallpox, monkeypox has a reduced mortality rate. Proper diagnosis, suitable care, and focused preventative efforts all depend on becoming cognizant of those distinctions. …”
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Assessing SPECT/CT for the identification of cartilage lesions in the knee joint: A systematic review by Larissa Rix, Samuel Tushingham, Karina Wright, Martyn Snow

“…The intensity and distribution of SPECT/CT uptake tracer may identify physiological and structural information in the absence of structural change on other imaging modalities. …”
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Virtual reality platforms for K-12 STEM education by Tyler Ward, Jorge A. Ortega-Moody, Sam Khoury, Mykelti Wheatley, Kouroush Jenab

“… Providing K-12 students with proper science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is important to ensuring an innovative and prosperous economy. …”
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Toward High-order Solar Corona Simulations: A High-order Hyperbolized Poisson Approach for Magnetic Field Initialization by Rayan Dhib, Firas Ben Ameur, Vatsalya Sharma, Andrea Lani, Stefaan Poedts

“…Proper initialization of the solar corona magnetic field is important for easing the iterative process of realistic and efficient global magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulations. …”
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Impact of Biomass Burning on Air Quality in Temuco City, Chile by Felipe Reyes, Sofía Ahumada, Francisca Rojas, Pedro Oyola, Yeanice Vásquez, Claudio Aguilera, Andres Henriquez, Ernesto Gramsch, Choong-Min Kang, Sanna Saarikoski, Kimmo Teinilä, Minna Aurela, Hilkka Timonen

“…In the wintertime, atmospheric levels of biomass burning tracers, such as levoglucosan, potassium and chloride, were elevated and their diurnal profiles showed a significant concentration increase in the evening. …”
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High Energy X-Ray Detection by MicroPattern Gaseous Detector by Saeedeh Khezripour, Mohammad Reza Rezai Rayeni

“…Results: D2O with 2×10-5 efficiency is the best target to convert photons with 2.3 MeV energy to neutrons. It is the proper convertor to change the high energy X-ray into a photoneutron that can be detected by Micromegas. …”
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Bioanthropological and Biomechanical Perspectives on Skeletal Senescence Variation by Sayf Muhammad Alaydrus, Muhamad Andri Jauhari

“…Due to the minimal data about bone aging in Indonesia (other than osteoporosis), the authors encourage data procurement from the local populations to create more suitable medical guidelines for elders in Indonesia.…”
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Ecofriendly colorimetric set-up coupled with mathematical filtration strategy for simultaneous determination of ipratropium and fenoterol in their novel anti-asthmatic metered dose... by Salma N. Ali, Hoda M. Marzouk, Ahmed S. Fayed, Samah S. Saad

“…The developed method is based on the properly optimized reaction of drugs under study with the charge transfer reagent 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ), resulting in orange-colored complexes measured at 464.3 and 514.0 nm for IPR and FEN, respectively. …”
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Contemporary Approaches to the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Boris D. Starostin

“…Nonmedical GERD treatment should be based on the reduction of body weight by decreasing the calorie intake and its proper distribution throughout the day, as well as by increasing the level of physical activity. …”
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EFFECT OF E-GOVERNANCE POLICY ON SECURITY IN NIGERIA by Bashi B Musa, Abu Idris, Yusuf Abdulhakeem, Ndagi Salihu

“…It is recommended that the government at all levels allocate sufficient resources for the procurement, maintenance, and upgrade of these digital tools and systems. …”
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Laboratory wastewater treatment: Study case of Environmental Engineering Department ITS by Dyah Prasetyati Herrani, Nurhayati Ervin

“…This study uses a coagulation-flocculation process to determine the proper operational condition for laboratory wastewater treatment in the Environmental Engineering Department of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). …”
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Japan’s experience in organizing and promoting separate accumulation of municipal solid waste (MSW) by А. N. Larionova

“…Extended producer responsibility requires their participation from product development to disposal, and consumers are required to cooperate with them and local authorities by properly disposing solid waste. The regulatory framework in the field of MSW management is built around the Basic Act on Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society and the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, which formulates the 3R strategy, aimed at Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling of waste. …”
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BOARD INDEPENDENCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY FIRM SIZE by Adamu Lawal Bello, J. Okpanachi, T. Nyor, Lateef Olumude Mustapha

“…Secondly, the firm size should be properly put into consideration in constituting the number of non-executive directors on the board of directors of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. …”
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Oral Health Status and Anxiety Level Amongst the Borderline Security Force Personnel and Their Family Members by Deepali Agarwal, Bharathi Purohit, Upendra Singh Bhadauria, Sneha Malhotra, Manali Deb Barma, Harsh Priya

“…Brief explanations of dental procedures, such as pit and fissure sealants, dental caries restoration, and root canal treatments, were provided. Demonstrations of proper brushing techniques and oral hygiene maintenance measures were conducted. …”
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PM10 Source Identification: A Case of a Coastal City in Colombia by Leandro Gómez-Plata, Dayana Agudelo-Castañeda, Margarita Castillo, Elba C. Teixeira

“…Abstract This paper assesses the spatial variation of EC, OC, major, and trace elements in an industrialized coastal city, allowing identification and tracers of PM10 emission sources. 83 samples (24 h average) were collected on quartz filters during the dry season using high-volume samplers. …”
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Perlindungan Hak Tenaga Kerja Penyandang Disabilitas Dalam Mendapatkan Pekerjaan Di Kota Padang by Ridwan Efendi Siregar, Khairani Khairani, Titin Fatimah

“…The conclusion in this study is that the protection of the rights of workers with disabilities in obtaining work opportunities in the city of Padang has not been implemented properly. Keywords : protection of rights, labor, persons with disabilities …”
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TDP-43 as a potential retinal biomarker for neurodegenerative diseases by Margit Glashutter, Margit Glashutter, Printha Wijesinghe, Joanne A. Matsubara, Joanne A. Matsubara

“…Future directions for the TDP-43 as a retinal biomarker for NDDs include retinal tracers, hyperspectral imaging, oculomics, and machine learning development.…”
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Dietary inclusion of African bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis) seed improves sexual performance in sexually inexperienced rats by Olasunkanmi Omojokun, Akindele Famurewa, Ganiyu Oboh, Jemima Enang, Stella Ijeh

“…Results: For this study, weaned male (28) and female (28) rats were procured. Rats were separately nurtured to maturity and grouped into four of seven rats in a group (n = 7). …”
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Development of mobile augmented reality-based geometry learning games to facilitate spatial reasoning by Arif Sapta Mandala, Lathiful Anwar, Cholis Sa'dijah, Hutkemri Zulnaidi

“…The participants included six expert validators, two mathematics teachers, and eighteen eighth graders. In addition, the expert validators validated GEMBI AR in terms of quality. …”
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