Virulence genes and phylogenetic analysis of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from pig slaughterhouses in Banten Province, Indonesia by Hadri Latif, Debby Fadhilah Pazra, Chaerul Basri, Dinda Iryawati, I. Wayan Teguh Wibawan, Puji Rahayu

“…This study aimed to investigate the phylogenetic distribution, virulence gene profiles, pathotypes, and antibiotic resistance characteristics of E. coli isolated from pig slaughterhouses in Banten Province, Indonesia, using whole-genome sequencing. Materials and Methods: Environmental samples, including effluent and floor swabs (n = 200), were collected from 10 pig slaughterhouses. …”
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Critical discourse analysis of “Rostam and Esfandiyar” story of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh based on Van Dijk’s (2006) ideological square by Abbas Ali Ahangar, Saeid Oveisi Kahkha

“…According to these questions, the hypotheses of the present study are:The ideological components in “Rostam and Esfandiyar” story are represented in accordance with the orientations of Van Dijk’s (2006) ideological square.There is a significant difference between the frequency of using the orientations of Van Dijk’s (2006) ideological square in the “Rostam and Esfandiyar” story.  Materials and methodsThe research method is descriptive-analytical with a comparative approach. …”
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Frequency and predictors of postoperative atrial fibrillation development after aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic stenosis by F. Hassanzadeh Ghasabeh, B.M. Todurov, I.Yu. Mokryk

“…Objective: to determine the frequency of POAF and risk factors for its development in patients with aortic stenosis who underwent aortic valve replacement. Materials and methods. The study included 196 patients with aortic stenosis, 112 men and 84 women aged 36 to 83 (average of 63.77 ± 8.59) years, who underwent aortic valve replacement. …”
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Is the population level of anxiety and depression associated with mortality? Data from the ESSE-RF study by S. E. Evstifeeva, S. A. Shalnova, Yu. K. Makarova, E. B. Yarovaya, Yu. A. Balanova, A. E. Imaeva, A. V. Kapustina, G. A. Muromtseva, S. A. Maksimov, N. S. Karamnova, G. V. Artamonova, O. A. Belova, Yu. I. Grinshtein, М. M. Petrova, D. V. Duplyakov, A. Yu. Efanov, N. V. Kulakova, R. A. Libis, T. M. Chernykh, O. P. Rotar, I. A. Trubacheva, A. A. Shabunova, A. O. Konradi, S. A. Boytsov, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the associations of subclinical and clinical anxiety and depression, assesed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), ≥8 points and ≥11 points, respectively, with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality, as well as with the total number of nonfatal cardiovascular events (CVEs) in Russia.Material and methods. …”
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Research kinetics of the monochloroacetic acid esterification by Yu. V. Karpenko, T. V. Panasenko, V. I. Hencheva, Ye. O. Karpun, M. D. Yarova

“…The purpose of this work was to investigate patterns of the esterification reaction between monochloroacetic acid and butan-1-ol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. Materials and methods. Starting reagents were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich. …”
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DOPPLER SONOGRAPHY RESULTS OF HEMODYNAMICS OF EXTRACRANIAL REGION OF BRACHIOCEPHALIC VESSELS IN CASES OF PERIODONTAL TISSUES DISEASES IN PATIENTS WITH THE LESIONS OF INTERVERBAL DI... by V.M. Kulyhina, T.O. Tepla, B.Y. Komnatskii

“…The objective of our research is to study hemodynamic state of extracranial regions of brachiocephalic vessels in patients with generalized periodontitis on the background of lesions of intervertebral discs of the cervical spine. Materials and methods. To achieve this objective we conducted ultrasound examination of 74 patients of II middle age period with generalized periodontitis at initial - I degree (48 - with an accompanying lesion of the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine, 26 - without comorbidity) and 40 patients of elderly age period with the generalized periodontitis of II-III degree (26 - against the background of degenerative diseases of the cervical spine, 14 - without them), and 26 healthy individuals of II adulthood period and 14 of years old which made up the control group. …”
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Relationship between perceived psychological stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19 in students and healthcare workers by Ziba Mohammadi, Masoomeh Najafi, Aliakbar Zaree, Mahboubeh Akhlaghi, Zeinab Makvandi

“…Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the relationship between perceived psychological stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19 in students and healthcare workers working at the Asadabad School of Medical Sciences. Materials & Methods: During a descriptive-analytical study, 113 students and 85 health workers working at Asadabad School of Medical Sciences in 2019 were examined using a stratified sampling method with proportional allocation. …”
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Analysis of the distribution and persistence of organophosphorus pesticides malathion and diazinon in herbal plants by A. M. Savvateev, O. V. Fateenkova, A. V. Braun, V. L. Beloborodov, I. V. Gravel

“…Samples of various parts of growing herbal plants were analyzed at certain time points with the HPLC-MS/MS method according to the developed methodology. …”
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DOPPLER SONOGRAPHY RESULTS OF HEMODYNAMICS OF EXTRACRANIAL REGION OF BRACHIOCEPHALIC VESSELS IN CASES OF PERIODONTAL TISSUES DISEASES IN PATIENTS WITH THE LESIONS OF INTERVERBAL DI... by V.M. Kulyhina, T.O. Tepla, B.Y. Komnatskyi

“…The objective of our research is to study hemodynamic state of extracranial regions of brachiocephalic vessels in patients with generalized periodontitis on the background of lesions of intervertebral discs of the cervical spine. Materials and methods. To achieve this objective we conducted ultrasound examination of 74 patients of II middle age period with generalized periodontitis at initial - I degree (48 - with an accompanying lesion of the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine, 26 - without comorbidity) and 40 patients of elderly age period with the generalized periodontitis of II-III degree (26 - against the background of degenerative diseases of the cervical spine, 14 - without them), and 26 healthy individuals of II adulthood period and 14 of years old which made up the control group. …”
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FEM simulations of acoustic wave propagation in the vicinity of the railroad structure by Artur Zbiciak, Kazimierz Józefiak, Radosław Czubacki, Patrycja Chacińska

“…Keywords: Finite Element Method; Acoustics; Railway Noise…”
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Impact of tofacitinib on patient-reported outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Data from the real clinical practice by L. D. Vorobyeva, T. V. Korotaeva, E. Yu. Loginova, Yu. L. Korsakova, E. E. Gubar, E. L. Nasonov

“…Objective – to study the effect of tofacitinib (TOFA) on Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients (pts) activity in real clinical practice.Material and methods. Included 41 patients, predominantly men (58.9%), with a reliable diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) according to the CASPAR criteria (2006), and signed informed consent to participate in the study. …”
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Sutureless partial nephrectomy by S. V. Shkodkin, Yu. B. Idashkin, M. Z. A. A. Zubaidi, A. D. Kravets, A. F. Khuseinzoda, Zh. K. Askari, E. G. Ponomarev, V. Y. Nechiporenko, K. S. Shkodkin

“…To analyze the available scientific publications on nephron-sparing sutureless kidney surgery or without  so-called renorrhaphy.Materials and methods. We have searched the eLibrary, PubMed, Сochrane Library and Scopus databases without time limits. …”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER THORACIC ENDOVASCULAR AORTIC REPAIR AND OPTIMAL MEDICAL THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH UNCOMPLICATED TYPE B AORTIC DISSECTION by Anna Yu. Shkandala, Oleh V. Zelenchuk, Serhii M. Furkalo, Borys M. Todurov, Andrii V. Khokhlov, Nataliia O. Yashchenko, Serhii M. Sudakevych

“…To analyze patient quality of life and compare outcomes between patients treated with TEVAR in combination with optimal medical therapy versus optimal medical therapy alone. Materials and methods. The retrospective study included adult patients (over 18 years old) who were hospitalized at the State Institution "Heart Institute of the Ministry of Health" between 2018 and 2024 due to dissection of the descending thoracic aorta. …”
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Evolving Cultural Experience of Historical Places: From Livability to Visibility (A Case Study of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan) by Seyed Mahdi Etemadifard, Amirmohammad Niroumand

“…Understanding the underlying factors behind this potential transformation could provide valuable insights into the changing cultural significance of historical urban environments.  Materials and MethodsGiven the nature of the research topic and the requirements of the field, this study employed an ethnographic approach. …”
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A baseline assessment of antimicrobial stewardship core element implementation in selected public hospitals in Malawi: findings from the 2023 National Program Audit by Ronald Chitatanga, Ronald Chitatanga, Chikhulupiliro Yiwombe, Chikhulupiliro Yiwombe, Oscar Divala, Mwayi Prudence Msokera, Ellen Banda, Ellen Banda, Hope Chadwala, Manuel Wellington Gilmon, Wezi Kaminyoghe, Innocent Chibwe, Innocent Chibwe, Harry Milala, Harry Milala, Alinafe Kawerama, Alinafe Kawerama, Kenneth Nyoni, Chikumbutso Mpanga, Christina Mwinjiwa, Akuzike Makondesa, Maurice Mwehiwa, Donald Mlombwa, Daniel Namalawe, Silver Benito, Emmie Jingini, Evelyn Wesangula, Martin Matu, Emily Ciccone, Robert Krysiak, Collins Mitambo, Titha Dzowela

“…Understanding the baseline status of AMS implementation provides a critical reference point to guide future interventions, inform policy, and prioritize resources in the national response to AMR.Materials and methodsThis descriptive analysis used data from a national AMS program audit conducted from July 10–14, 2023, in six public hospitals: Malamulo Adventist Hospital, Mzimba South District Hospital, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Zomba Central Hospital, and Mzuzu Central Hospital. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Cardiac Chamber Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy by Xinru Chen, PhD, Yao Ding, PhD, Julius Weng, MD, Carol C. Wu, MD, Yao Zhao, PhD, Angela Sobremonte, BS, Mustefa Mohammedsaid, MS, Zhan Xu, PhD, Xiaodong Zhang, PhD, Joshua S. Niedzielski, PhD, Sanjay S. Shete, PhD, Laurence E. Court, PhD, Zhongxing Liao, MD, Jihong Wang, PhD, Ergys Subashi, PhD, Percy P. Lee, MD, Jinzhong Yang, PhD

“…Here, we developed and evaluated automatic segmentation models for cardiac chambers that use daily MR images acquired on a 1.5-T MR-Linac system. Methods and Materials: Twenty healthy volunteers underwent daily MR scanning on a 1.5-T MR-Linac, with 2 radial sequences: T2/T1 3DVaneXD balanced fast field echo with spectral attenuated inversion recovery (bFFE-SPAIR) and T1 3DVaneXD mDixon. …”
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Self-potential near surface and subsurface Investigation for soil and ground water in Farming land nearby Quldara Village /Northeast Kirtuk/Nothern Iraq by Dhahir K. ALI

“…Geophysical Self-potential method  survey applied through six lines, the separation was teen meters between the electrodes of the employed instrument  and teen measurement points has been taken , each line was  100 m. …”
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella among slaughterhouse workers and in the pork value chain in selected districts of Uganda by Velma Kivali, Velma Kivali, Velma Kivali, Kristina Roesel, Kristina Roesel, Ian Dohoo, Lordrick Alinaitwe, Lordrick Alinaitwe, Lordrick Alinaitwe, Lordrick Alinaitwe, James Katamba Bugeza, James Katamba Bugeza, Jolly Justine Hoona, Denis Rwabiita Mugizi, Denis Rwabiita Mugizi, Clovice Kankya, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Istvan Szabo, Uwe Rösler, Anika Friese, Elizabeth A. J. Cook, Elizabeth A. J. Cook

“…We aimed to establish NTS prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and risk factors among slaughterhouse workers, and to identify potentially zoonotic serovars in the pork value chain.Material and methodsWe conducted a nationwide cross-sectional survey, collecting 364 stool samples from livestock slaughterhouse workers and 1,535 samples from the pork value chain: mesenteric lymph nodes, fecal samples, swabs of carcass splitting floor, cleaning water, meat handlers hand swabs, carcass swabs, raw pork, cooked pork, and mixed raw vegetables. …”
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Exploring the Volatility, Phase Transitions, and Solubility Properties of Five Halogenated Benzaldehydes by Ana R. R. P. Almeida, Bruno D. A. Pinheiro, Gastón P. León, Bogdan Postolnyi, João P. Araújo, Manuel J. S. Monte

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Results of surgical treatment on short-length bulbous urethral strictures by N. A. Goncharov, A. A. Kuznetsov, E. A. Morozov, A. A. Kiseleva

“…To analyze the results of surgical treatment of patients with short-length bulbous urethral strictures.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of the surgical treatment results in 75 patients with short-length bulbous urethral strictures was carried out. …”
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