Paleoenvironmental controls on organic-rich lithofacies of Eocene saline lacustrine in the Chentuokou Depression, Jianghan Basin by Yingyue YU, Shiqiang WU, Youheng ZHENG, Libin GUO

“…A breakthrough has been made recently in shale oil exploration of shale-dolomite interbeds, while the presence of gypsum and salt deposites in saline lake on shale porosity restrains the process of shale oil exploration. …”
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OXIDATIVE STRESS AND EARLY POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN CARDIAC SURGERY by Zh. S. Filippovskaya, O. N. Gerasimenko, O. A. Grebenchikov, R. A. Zinovkin, R. N. Larkov, O. N. Ulitkina, Yu. V. Skripkin, V. V. Likhvantsev

“…It was found out that the area under ROC-curve made 0.81 and 0.83 for the risk of developing acute renal lesions and heart failure respectively (p < 0.01 in both cases) thus the investigated model can be evaluated as "a model of very good quality". …”
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Prediction of clinical course in patients with diffuse coronary artery disease after coronary bypass surgery by S. K. Kurbanov, E. E. Vlasova, V. P. Vasiliev, D. M. Galyautdinov, L. N. Ilyina, А. A. Shiryaev, R. S. Akchurin

“…To determine the incidence, predictors and develop a model for long-term risk stratification of ischemic events in patients with coronary artery disease after coronary bypass surgery.Material and methods. This retrospective study of the clinical course in patients with diffuse coronary artery disease (CAD) after coronary endarterectomy and bypass grafting surgery. …”
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An intervention framework for the adoption of solar home system technology in rural Vhembe district, South Africa by Ranganai Chidembo, Joseph Francis, Simbarashe Kativhu

“…The decreasing prices of solar modules from 2010 have made Solar Home Systems Technology (SHST) increasingly attractive compared to other renewable energy technologies. …”
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Flexible perovskite light-emitting diodes: recent progress, applications and challenges by Ying Li, Tingyi Gao, Ziquan He, Chenxi Shen, Siqian Zhou, Mingze Li, Daquan Zhang, Qianpeng Zhang, Yu Fu, Xiaoliang Mo, Zhaoyu Zhang, Wengang Bi, Zhiyong Fan

“…Next, we examine the fabrication methods and the mechanical and optoelectronic properties of different perovskite materials used in flexible PeLEDs, including three-dimensional (3D) thin films, low-dimensional nanomaterials, and perovskite/polymer composites. …”
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Design and analysis of spiral plating solution flow and rotating magnetic field device for electroplated diamond wire saw by Wei HUANG, Yanming HE, Jinbao XU, Zhenya SONG, Xiang HUANG, Yumeng SUN, Ximeng YU

“…The optimal technological parameters of the electroplated diamond wire saw for the combined device are obtained by the single-factor experiment method, and the wire saw is made. The surface morphologies of electroplated diamond wire saws prepared under different processes are observed by scanning electron microscope, and the monocrystalline silicon is sliced by an ultra-high speed multi-wire cutting machine. …”
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Psychosocial determinants of oral health outcomes in young children by Dorota T. Kopycka-Kedzierawski, Patricia G. Ragusa, Changyong Feng, Kim Flint, Gene E. Watson, Cynthia L. Wong, Steven R. Gill, Ronald J. Billings, Thomas G. O’Connor

“…ObjectiveTo examine the social determinants of early childhood caries (ECC), one of the greatest public health risks affecting children, and examine alternative pathways of influence.MethodsA physically healthy, socio-demographically high-risk sample of initially caries-free children, aged 1–4 years, was prospectively studied for 2 years. …”
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Eco-friendly moxifloxacin removal using date seed waste and Ni-Fe LDH: Adsorption efficiency and antimicrobial potential by Ahmed Mahmoud, Fatma I. Abo El-Ela, Rehab Mahmoud, Ayman Z. Shehata, Hany Abd El-Raheem, Esraa Salama, Ahmed A. Allam, Haifa E. Alfassam, Amal Zaher

“…Layer double hydroxide (LDH) can be made inexpensively and readily available using easy preparation techniques. …”
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School nutrition programs in Dubai: a landscape analysis by Reem AlGurg, Reem AlGurg, Nour Abu Mahfouz, Farah Otaki, Farah Otaki, Agnes Paulus, Agnes Paulus, Amar Hassan Khamis, Mohamad Alameddine

“…This highlights the importance of capturing an inside perspective about the specificities of the SNPs in order to ensure their effective, efficient, and equitable implementation across schools, irrespective of whether they are public or private.ObjectiveThe overall purpose of this study was to develop insight into SNPs in Dubai, and to investigate the difference in characteristics of those SNPs, between the public and private sectors.MethodsThis study relied on a quantitative tailor-made survey. …”
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Heartfelt Impact: A Descriptive Analysis of Ceftaroline-Containing Regimens in Endocarditis due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Kaylee E. Caniff, Chloe Judd, Kristen Lucas, Sandra Goro, Caroline Orzol, Mirna Eshaya, Mohammed Al Musawa, Michael P. Veve, Michael J. Rybak

“…Persons with injection drug use (PWID) made up 55.7% of the cohort and right-sided IE was the most prevalent subtype (50.0%). …”
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Influence of drying time of adhesive systems on the bond strength between resin cement and feldspathic ceramic by Sabrina Alves Feitosa, Isabela Gomes Moura, Pedro Henrique Corazza, Cesar Dalmolin Bergolli, Clóvis Pagani, Rodrigo Othavio A Souza, Luiz Felipe Valandro

“…Impressions were made of each ceramic block with silicone putty material and the negative space was filled with a composite resin. …”
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Population-Based Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Paxlovid and Molnupiravir Effectiveness in High-Risk COVID-19 Patients by Dr Yi-hsuan Chen, Dr Cheng-Yi Lee, Dr Hao-Yuan Cheng, Mr. Yu-Neng Cheuh, Mr. Hung-Wei Kuo

“…The primary outcome was the composite of severe symptoms or related mortality occurring within 30 days from symptom onset. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND DURABILITY OF THE SELF-COMPACTING GEOPOLYMER MORTAR USING VARIOUS MINERAL ADDITIONS by Ihtisham Islam, Salman Ahmed Khattak, Petros Petrounias, Abdul Rahim Asif, Syed Samran Ali Shah, Kanishka Sauis Turrakheil, Waqas Ahmed, Mehboob Ur Rashid, Qasim Ur Rehman, Muhammad Naveed Khan

“…The methodology used in this study includes X-ray diffraction (XRD), a scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), universal testing machines, and chemical methods (acid, sulfate, and chloride attack). The mechanical properties and durability of geopolymer mortars made at constant temperatures are evaluated and compared using different mineral additives. …”
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Perinatal mortality and neonatal and maternal outcome per gestational week in term pregnancies: A registry‐based study by Jérôme Cornette, Catharina J. van derStok, Irwin K. M. Reiss, René F. Kornelisse, Eline van derWilk, Arie Franx, Yves Jacquemyn, Eric A. P. Steegers, Loes C. M. Bertens

“…This study investigates how gestational age per week is related to the components of perinatal mortality and parameters of adverse neonatal and maternal outcome at term. Material and Methods A registry‐based study was made of all singleton term pregnancies in the Netherlands from January 2014 to December 2017. …”
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Adhesive system containing Bioglass 45S5 particles in teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization and quality of life impact: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Kamila Nogueira Borges da Costa, Nicole Paiva Veras, Ceci Nunes Carvalho, José Roberto de Oliveira Bauer, Alessandro Dourado Loguercio, Andres Felipe Millan Cardenas, Fabiana Suelen Figuerêdo de Siqueira, Meire Coelho Ferreira

“…The teeth will be divided into two groups: a control group (commercial self-etching adhesive system: Clearfil SE Bond (CF) Primer + Bond) and an experimental group (CF Primer + experimental Bond using 10% 45S5 bioglass [Bond 45S5 10%]). Restorations will be made using composite resin, and quality will be assessed using digital radiographs (interproximal and periapical), intraoral photographs, and epoxy resin replicas. …”
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PROTHROMBOTIC POLYMORPHISMS AND LONG-TERM PROGNOSIS OF PATIENTS WITH STABLE ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE by A. L. Komarov, O. O. Shahmatova, D. V. Rebrikov, D. Yu. Trophimov, T. I. Kotkina, T. A. Ilyushenko, A. D. Deev, E. P. Panchenko

“…To estimate influence of thrombosis associated genetic factors on cardiovascular complications (CVC) occurrence in patients with stable ischemic heart disease (IHD) on the base of 5-year prospective survey. Material and methods. A total of 503 patients with the mean age of 59.4 years were enrolled into the study. …”
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595 Is PHASTR faster? A target trial emulation case study in the N3C by Steve Johnson, Carolyn Bramante, Til Stürmer, John Buse, Talia Wiggen, Jared Huling, Andrew Toler

“…We quickly delivered an answer due to productive technical and collaboration support in the N3C. Methods/Study Population: Our analytic plan was updated based on helpful feedback from the PHASTR program. …”
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Color stability of frequently used aesthetic restorative materials following in vitro exposure to chlorhexidine- and octenidine-based mouthrinses by Markus Laky, Stefanie Brandl, Muazzez Arslan, Daniela Boryshchuk, Marta Cześnikiewicz-Guzik, Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, Andreas Moritz, Brenda Laky

“…Methods Twenty-four disc-shaped specimens (8 × 2 mm) were made of the materials Ceram.x Spectra™ ST HV, Ceram.x Spectra™ flow, Ceramill® Zolid HT+ PS and Unitek™ Transbond™ LR. …”
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Novel multilayer meniscal scaffold provides biomechanical and histological results comparable to polyurethane scaffolds: An 8 week rabbit study by Nihat Demirhan Demirkıran, Hasan Havıtçıoğlu, Aylin Ziylan, Ülker Cankurt, Buğra Hüsemoğlu

“…Histological analysis was made and all specimens were scored according to Rodeo scoring system. …”
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Timely post-discharge medication reviews to Improve Continuity—the Transitions Of Care stewardship (TIC TOC) study in rural and regional Australia: a parallel-group randomised cont... by Sepehr Shakib, Manya Angley, Jonathan Penm, Charley Budgeon, Kim Nguyen, Rebekah Jane Moles, Faye McMillan, Rohan A Elliott, Paul Yates, Katie Phillips, Jenny Chen, Stephen Ross Carter, Kingston Yeung, Deirdre Criddle, Deborah Rigby, Frank Mario Sanfilippo, Jerry Yik, Deborah Hawthorne, Cristen Fleming, Anna Packer, Linda Krogh, Simon K Poon, Brett Chambers, Shania Liu, Fatemeh Emadi, Klaudia Englezos, Ganga Ratnanayagam, Michelle Penm, Andrew Hawthorne, Alexander Khlentzos, Jilian Khlentzos

“…The primary outcome assessed is a composite of a first unplanned medication-related hospitalisation or ED presentation within 30 days of hospital discharge. …”
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