Development and Validation of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers with Bio-Based Monomers to Adsorb Carbamazepine from Wastewater by Elettra Savigni, Elisa Girometti, Laura Sisti, Frank Benstoem, Davide Pinelli, Dario Frascari

“…This study explores the development of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) tailored for CBZ adsorption using a bulk polymerization approach. Initially, this study focused on selecting the optimal cross-linker, comparing a trifunctional (trimethylolpropane triacrylate, TRIM) and a bifunctional cross-linker (ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, EGDMA) in combination with two common monomers (2-vinylpyridine and methacrylic acid). …”
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A community-based father education intervention on breastfeeding practice in Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study by Wolde Melese Ayele, Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne, Asnakew Molla Mekonen

“…Factors associated with early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding were analyzed using multivariable analysis among the two groups. …”
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Real-World Analysis of Weight Gain and Body Mass Index Increase Among Patients with HIV-1 Using Antiretroviral Regimen Containing Tenofovir Alafenamide, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumara... by Bruno Emond, Carmine Rossi, Rachel Rogers, Patrick Lefebvre, Marie-Hélène Lafeuille, Prina Donga

“…When considering long-term health consequences, weight gain is an important factor to consider when selecting an ART regimen.…”
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Application of Fuzzy Bayesian Network in Dynamic Risk Analysis of Explosion in Process Industries by Tahereh Eskandari, Iraj Mohammadfam

“…Materials and Methods: A tank gas leak was initially selected as a scenario for probable explosion risk assessment. …”
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Implementation of the advanced HIV disease package of care using a public health approach: lessons from Nigeria by Williams Eigege, Oche Agbaji, Nere Otubu, Opeyemi Abudiore, Oluwakemi Sowale, Boma Levy-Braide, Asari Inyang, Dinesh Rathakrishnan, Ikechukwu Amamilo, James Conroy, Folu Lufadeju, Carolyn Amole, Owens Wiwa, Dennis Onotu, Khalil Sanni, Peter Nwaokenneya, Mohammed Patiko, Akudo Ikpeazu, Stephen Oguche, Rita Oladele, Sulaimon Akanmu

“…Those negative for both blood CrAg and TB LF-LAM were rapidly initiated on ART and underwent intensive follow-up. …”
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The Benefits of Using Active Remote Patient Management for Enhanced Heart Failure Outcomes in Rural Cardiology Practice: Single-Site Retrospective Cohort Study by William Craig, Suzanne Ohlmann

“…This retrospective review included 40 of the 93 patients enrolled in RPM. These 40 were selected because they had 2 years of established EMR data prior to initiation of RPM and 2 years of post-RPM data; each consented to this Sterling IRB–approved study. …”
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Hospitality Management: A Venture for Retirement in Nigeria by Mary Eucharia Ijiomah, Ikegwuonu Eucharia Amaechi

“…Drawing on interviews with selected retirees, as well as data from small-scale hospitality businesses across selected Nigerian states, the study highlights the role of entrepreneurship training, access to capital, and regulatory frameworks in shaping successful retirement ventures. …”
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An effective and efficient hierarchical -means clustering algorithm by Jianpeng Qi, Yanwei Yu, Lihong Wang, Jinglei Liu, Yingjie Wang

“…First, we propose a hierarchical optimization principle initialized by k * seeds ( k * > k ) to reduce the risk of random seeds selecting, and then use the proposed “top- n nearest clusters merging” to merge the nearest clusters in each round until the number of clusters reaches at k . …”
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« Enseigner avec la science-fiction » : quelques jalons pour une histoire récente de l’enseignement de la science-fiction en France (1970-2020) by Philippe Clermont

“…The time milestones selected enable us to identify the main trends according to periods corresponding to developments initiated either by research or by official national education programs. …”
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Enhancing protection against vector-borne diseases in forcibly displaced communities: evaluating the efficacy of spatial repellents for cutaneous leishmaniasis control in North-Eas... by Richard Allan, Ramona Scherrer, Ozge Erisoz Kasap, Laura Paris, Thomas Scott, Hendrik Sauskojus, Olivia Wetherill, Sara Estecha-Querol, Zaid Alkhalaf, Mehmet Karakus, Ayda Yilmaz, Bülent Alten, Louisa A. Messenger

“…Weekly epidemiological monitoring was performed by MENTOR Initiative mobile clinics and supported health facilities. …”
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Factors influencing late antenatal booking in Tshwane District: Pregnant women’s perceptions by Kagiso P. Tukisi, Vuyo D. Dlakude, Sakhile I. Hlatshwayo, Fezeka Dlamini

“…However, the rate of late initiation of ANC remains high. Aim: To explore and describe factors influencing late antenatal booking based on pregnant women’s perceptions in selected antenatal clinics in the Tshwane district. …”
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Examining the Gm18 and mG Modification Positions in tRNA Sequences by Mayavan Subramanian, Thangavelu Srinivasan, Dorairaj Sudarsanam

“…TrmD methylates the G residue next to the anticodon in selected tRNA subsets. Initially, m1G37 modification was reported to take place on three conserved tRNA subsets (tRNAArg, tRNALeu, tRNAPro); later on, few archaea and eukaryotes organisms revealed that other tRNAs also have the m1G37 modification. …”
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Social Skills Training Program and its Effect on Quality of Life and Stigma among Patients with Schizophrenia by Samah Ali, Amal Awad, Hanaa Ewise, Shimaa Adam

“…The research was conducted at the inpatient unit of El-Maamoura Hospital on 50 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. They were selected purposefully for this study. Four study tools were selected to assess the sociodemographic and medical data, social skills, life quality, and stigmatization among patients with schizophrenia. …”
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Vendor density mapping and compliance assessment with tobacco control laws around schools in Bhubaneswar City—a geo-spatial mapping and observational study by Nancy Satpathy, Nancy Satpathy, Pratap Jena, Pratap Jena, Amit Yadav, Venkatarao Epari, Vikrant Mohanty, Muhammad Imran Ali, Rishika Khare, Yogesh Pratap Singh, Ashish Kumar Pandey

“…BackgroundTobacco use among youth remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in India, where vendor accessibility plays a crucial role in initiation and consumption. This study examines tobacco vendor density around schools in Bhubaneswar City, Odisha, utilizing advanced geo-spatial mapping techniques to provide evidence for regulatory enforcement.MethodsA geo-spatial mapping approach was employed using ArcMap 10.8 and Google Maps to identify tobacco vendors within a 100-yard radius of 15 selected high schools. …”
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Exploration of small molecules as inhibitors of potential BACE1 protein to treat amyloid cerebrovascular disease by employing molecular modeling and simulation approaches. by Zhizhong Wang, Zhiyong Li, Ailong Lin, Qing Zhang, Yingchun Chen, Bizhou Bie, Juanjuan Feng

“…The cutoff value of -5 kcal/mol was used to select hits with high binding affinities. A total of seven hits were chosen based on the glide g score. …”
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The differences of the institutional environment of the activities of firms of varying size on the example of ferrous metallurgy by A. A. Blokhin, S. Y. Dranev

“…Initially, we determined a sample of companies on the basis of annual revenue. …”
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Usage, Risk, and Benefit of Weight-Loss Drugs in Primary Care by Tomas Forslund, Pauline Raaschou, Paul Hjemdahl, Ingvar Krakau, Björn Wettermark

“…In this retrospective, descriptive study, 300 randomly selected patients having started weight-loss drug treatment at 15 primary care centres were investigated using the patient's medical records and their complete drug purchase data. …”
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Determinants of saxagliptin use among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with oral anti-diabetic drugs by M Elle Saine, Dean M Carbonari, Craig W Newcomb, Melissa S Nezamzadeh, Kevin Haynes, Jason A Roy, Serena Cardillo, Sean Hennessy, Crystal N Holick, Daina B Esposito, Arlene M Gallagher, Harshvinder Bhullar, Brian L Strom, Vincent Lo Re

“…For each saxagliptin initiator, we randomly selected up to ten non-DPP-4 inhibitor OAD initiators matched on age, sex, and geographic region. …”
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Depressive Symptoms among People Living with HIV Attending ART Centers of Lumbini Province, Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study by Saneep Shrestha, Upasana Shakya Shrestha, Jyoti Priyanka, Pragya Shrestha

“…Depressive symptoms among people living with HIV can be a significant barrier to ART initiation and thus lead to poor ART adherence. Global studies have found the prevalence of depressive symptoms among people living with HIV ranges from 12 to 63%. …”
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Career Guidance and Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kisoro District; A case Study of Namirembe and Nyanamo Comprehensive Secondary Schools in Bukimbiri Sub-County. by Robert, Mwesigwa

“…Both simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to select a total of 256 respondents respectively for the study. …”
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