First-principles study of structural, elastic, electronic and optical properties of XRbCl3 (X = Ca, Ba) perovskite compounds by Norah Algethami, Aiman Jehan, Nasir Rahman, Saima Naz Khan, Wafa Mohammed Almalki, Mudasser Husain, Vineet Tirth, Hanan A. Althobaiti, Yazen M. Alawaideh, Khamael M. Abualnaja, Ghaida Alosaimi

“…We report on DFT calculations of electronic, elastic and optical properties of XRbCl3 (X = Ca, Ba) perovskites using the FP-LAPW method. The investigated compounds crystallize in a cubic structure, with structural optimization performed using the Birch-Murnaghan equation of state. …”
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STUDY OF THE FACIAL MORPHOLOGY OF YOUNG BULGARIANS WITH 3D LASER SCAN by Ts. Petleshkova, H. Manev, S. Sivkov, P. Timonov, A. Baltadjiev, R. Raycheva

“…AIM: The aim of study was to make a cephalometric characterization of young Bulgarians using 3D laser scan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 46 males and 49 females of Bulgarian origin aged 21-30 years. …”
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Clinical cases of cerebral venous thrombosis at the onset of paroxysmal conditions by I. N. Stepanov, N. Yu. Ryazantseva

“…To demonstrate clinical cases of rare stroke type - cerebral venous thrombosis with paroxysmal conditions.Materials and methods. There were retrospectively analyzed medical histories of the three male patients at age of 19, 22 and 47 years old, respectively, diagnosed with venous stroke, and admitted at different time points to the Neurology Department managing acute cerebrovascular accidents.Results. …”
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Methodology for information and technologigy assessment of public passenger transport work by A. A. Guskov, N. Y. Zalukaeva, M. A. Sevostyanov

“…The purpose of the work is to develop a refined methodology for evaluating the efficiency of public passenger transport based on the criteria of the information technology indicator, as well as to test the evaluation of the efficiency of motor transport enterprises engaged in passengers transportation in Tambov according to this indicator.Materials and methods. A refined methodology for evaluating the efficiency of public passenger transport has been developed based on the criteria of the information technology indicator. …”
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Non-local metasurface generates highly efficient transmission vortex by intrinsic singularity and generalized kerker effect by Hang Xu, Jingguang Chen, Bo Wang, Hui Li, Chunyu Song, Qi Tan, Zhengyi Zhao, Wenzhe Liu, Lei Shi, Jie Li, Jianquan Yao

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Can simple intensification of therapy with modern two-phase insulin help in type 2 diabetes when target glycemia failed to be achieved withbasal insulin? Results of subanalysis in... by Ch S Yang, S Guler, Marina Vladimirovna Shestakova

“…To evaluate efficiency and safety of intensification of therapy by substituting two-phase insulin aspart 30 (DiAsp 30) for basal insulin in patients with type2 diabetes mellitus after a failure to achieve target glycemia. Materials and methods. Analysis of the data obtained in a group of patients involved in the PRESENT study (Physicians Routine Evaluation of Safety andEfficacy of NovoMix 30 Therapy), a 6 month-long observational study conducted in 15 countries. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Technical sciences by V.I. Volchikhin, A.I. Ivanov, P.E. Selivanov, E.A. Malygina

“…Their testing is carried out according to the ISO/IEC 19795-1-2007 standard by testing laboratories in unfriendly countries, which may distort the test results. Materials and methods. The basic international standard stipulates the volume of the test base of real people’s faces. …”

The value-added model of the supply chain of petrochemical industries with a sustainable development approach by ali amiri, seyed abbas heydari, vahidreza Mirabi

“…According to its purpose, the research method is applicable, qualitative-quantitative in terms of implementation, and survey in nature. …”
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Functional real-time optoacoustic imaging of middle cerebral artery occlusion in mice. by Moritz Kneipp, Jake Turner, Sebastian Hambauer, Sandro M Krieg, Jens Lehmberg, Ute Lindauer, Daniel Razansky

“…Here we investigate the applicability of real-time functional optoacoustic imaging for monitoring of stroke progression in the whole brain of living animals.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>The middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was used to model stroke in mice, which were imaged preoperatively and the occlusion was kept in place for 60 minutes, after which optoacoustic scans were taken at several time points.…”
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Plastic policy hypocrisies: evaluating the efficacy of bans and alternatives in the Eastern Caribbean by Roxanne E. D. Graham

“…The findings highlight a significant “plastic policy hypocrisy,” where bans on single-use plastics exist alongside a heavy reliance on imported goods predominantly packaged in plastic. This contradiction points to a broader issue in environmental policymaking, where surface-level solutions like bans are employed without addressing underlying systemic challenges, such as inadequate recycling infrastructure or lack of export opportunities for recyclable materials. …”
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The impact of chronic heart failure on misinterpretation and misclassification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity by I.I. Vyshnyvetskyy, A. Yu. Borovtsova

“…To evaluate the impact of comorbid chronic heart failure (CHF) on the severity of symptoms and correctness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) classification. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional study included 177 patients with COPD and concomitant cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Effect of Ellagic Acid on Osseointegration Around Dental Implants: An Original Research by Mehjubah, Ghanta Chaitanya, Syeda Tawkhira Tabasum, Tupili Murali Krishna, Deepak Kolte, Ashvin Wagh, Rahul Tiwari

“…Objective: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic effects of ellagic acid on osseointegration around dental implants. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients, aged between 25 and 55 years, requiring dental implants, were designated for the study. …”
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Axillary breast: Navigating uncharted terrain by Medha A Bhave

“…Liposuction alone and open excision are two techniques used for treatment. Materials and Methods: This study assesses the results of treatment in 24 consecutive patients, operated between 2005 and 2015.All patients had Kajava class IV masses. …”
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Uso de la tierra y diversidades alfa, beta y gamma de diplópodos en la cuenca del río Otún, Colombia by Alexander Feijoo-Martínez, Julián Bueno-Villegas, Darío Hernán Ruíz-Cobo

“…Objective: To determine the relationshipbetween changes in ecosystems and agrosystems provoked by human intervention and the alpha, beta and gamma diversity of theDiplopoda in the middle basin of the Otún river. Materials and methods: In this research we used a stratified systematic design with sevensampling windows and 16 sampling points. …”
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Optimized Design and Development of Ropinirole Loaded Nanoparticles for Restless Leg Syndrome by Christina Das, V. Muruganantham

“…This study focuses on the design and development of Ropinirole-loaded nanoparticles for targeted intranasal delivery to enhance therapeutic outcomes in RLS patients. Materials and Methods: Ropinirole, a dopamine agonist, was incorporated into chitosan nanoparticles with the help of the Box-Behnken design (BBD) to optimize key parameters such as particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), entrapment efficiency of the drug, and drug release kinetics. …”
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Self-normal and biorthogonal dynamical quantum phase transitions in non-Hermitian quantum walks by Haiting Zhang, Kunkun Wang, Lei Xiao, Peng Xue

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Effect of Acupressure on Pain and Sleep Quality of Patients with Cancer after Undergoing Surgery Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit: A Single-blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Mahya Jafari, Fidan Shabani, Mahmood Sheikh Fathollahi, Tohid Seif Barghi, Seyed Babak Peighambari, Seyyed Ebrahim Hosseini Zargaz

“…Materials and Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, cancer patients admitted to the intensive care unit at the Cancer Institute of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran, Iran in 2022, following surgery, were divided into two equal groups of 39: an intervention group and a control group. …”
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PHARMACOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA IN THE ABSENCE OF RISK OF DISEASE PROGRESSION by A. A. Kamalov, A. M. Tahirzade

“…Evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of various pharmacotherapy options in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) in combination with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Materials and methods. In 127 men with BPH and ED, pharmacotherapy was performed for 3–12 months. …”
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Therapeutic possibilities for secondary epithelial-endothelial corneal dystrophy using a portable device for local collagen crosslinking by E. V. Yani, K. E. Seliverstova

“…Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of corneal collagen crosslinking (CCC) with a portable Keratolink device in patients with bullous keratopathy after cataract surgery.Materials and methods. 19 patients (19 eyes) aged 60 to 87 with secondary epithelial-endothelial corneal dystrophy, developed due to cataract surgery received three CCC procedures which lasted 20 minutes each, with intervals of 2 days between the procedures.Results. …”
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Enhanced attention and memory in slackline practitioners: a descriptive study by Paula Plaza, Paula Bustamante Muñoz, •Valentina Ramirez, Paula pConcha, Ricardo Ghiorzi, Oscar Achiardi

“…Here we wonder whether the practice of Slackline is related to other cognitive functions such as attention and/or memory. Materials and methods: Slackline practitioners were invited to take the Toulouse-Pieron test to assess attention and the Benton test to assess visual memory. …”
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