Exploratory Cluster-Based Radiographic Phenotyping of Degenerative Cervical Disorder: A Retrospective Study by Si-Hyung Lew, Ye-Jin Jeong, Ye-Ri Roh, Dong-Ho Kang

“…K-means clustering was applied, and the optimal cluster number was determined using the elbow method and silhouette analysis. …”
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Analytic Buckling Solution of Composite Classical Rectangular Thin Plates Using Galerkin Variational Approach by Thompson Edozie Okeke, Festus Chukwudi Onyeka, Uzor Onyia, Benjamin Nnamdi Ekwueme

“…Hence, it can be recommended for stability analysis, especially where the material properties need to be controlled in a specific direction to optimize performance.…”
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Rotary cutting test on rock-breaking mechanism and efficiency of milled-tooth rolling cutters for shaft sinking by drilling methods by Xiaoyun Wang, Hua Cheng, Jian Lin, Zhishu Yao, Longhui Guo, Liangliang Zhang

“…Abstract To address the low rock-breaking efficiency of milled-tooth rolling cutters used for shaft sinking via drilling methods in the Jurassic strata of Western China, this study conducted rotational cutting tests using a mechanical rock-breaking test platform. …”
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Risk Assessment of Glaucoma in the Kyrgyz Republic by O. A. Bolbachan, G. K. Omorova, K. N. Bolbachan

“…The risk of developing glaucoma was estimated in points (from 30 to 40 — low, from 50 to 70 points — average, over 70 points — high). …”
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Experience of usage of forming rings and protective caps made of PTFE on the single-component implants by S. A. Chertov, A. M. Nikulin, A. V. Vozniy

“…Due to special properties of PTFE there is no soft plaque deposition on healing elements, and thus the risk of development of inflammatory complications around the implant decreases. 3. Due to the low thermal conductivity of PTFE protective caps prevent the bone wound from thermal injury in the early stages of healing. 4. …”
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Development and Research of the MZU­20D Air­Sieve Grain Cleaning Machine by P. A. Savinykh, Yu. V. Sychugov, V. A. Kazakov

“…(Materials and methods) The authors created a new structural and technological scheme of the universal grain cleaning machine MZU-20D and its pneumatic system. …”
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Salinity of Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Chernozems and Kastanozems: A Case Study of Causes and Consequences in the Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan by Dauren Rakhmanov, Bořivoj Šarapatka, Marek Bednář, Jan Černohorský, Kamilla Alibekova

“…While ESP indicated sodicity, SAR values remained low. Natural factors, including potentially saline parent materials and likely shallow groundwater dynamics influenced by irrigation, appear to contribute to the observed patterns. …”
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Correlation between oxygen reserve index monitoring and blood gas oxygen values during anesthesia in robotic total prostatectomy surgery by Hilal Zengin

“…Because the sensitivity of ORI to PO2 is low in cases of severe hyperoxia, blood gas analyses will be needed.…”
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Sustainable water treatment using thermally stable natural clay: dual adsorption–thermolysis approach for organic pollutants and nitrate removal by Iyad Dawood, Ahed H. Zyoud, Shaher Zyoud, Ameed Amireh, Samer H. Zyoud, Tae Woo Kim

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Leveraging a digital network of pharmacy professionals to test a technology-assisted model to improve pharmacy access to quality-assured COVID-19 rapid antigen tests approved for s... by Tien Ho, Jaca Maison Lailo, Edrick Ramoran, Karishma Mutreja, Anabel Gomez, Michael Gallo, Josselyn Neukom

“…Expanding access to rapid and self-use diagnostics in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) is crucial for advancing universal health coverage and creating more self-care opportunities. …”
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Integrating Life Cycle Assessment in Innovative Berry Processing with Edible Coating and Osmotic Dehydration by Alexandra Mari, Tryfon Kekes, Christos Boukouvalas, Magdalini Krokida

“…The edible coating, however, has minimal environmental impact due to its low energy consumption and biodegradable materials. …”
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Overcoming Barriers: A Study on Family Experiences and Treatment Adherence in Congenital Talipes Equinovarus in Kutch District, Gujarat by Vishal Pushkarna, Daxesh J Patel, Tej S Rudani

“…Background: The Ponseti method is widely recognized as the gold standard for managing congenital clubfoot, offering an effective, low-cost alternative to surgical interventions. …”
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Nurturing New Beginnings: A Quality Improvement Journey to Enhance Early Breastfeeding Initiation rates by Smriti Anand, Pushpa Dahiya, Shikha Madan, sonia Dahiya

“…Materials and Methods: A quality improvement study was conducted over six months at Pt B.D. …”
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Tailoring structural and thermal properties of neodymium hafnium-zirconium oxide nano particles (Nd2(Hf1−xZrx)2O7; x = 0.2, 0.5) for thermal barrier coatings by Jittu Varghese Kurian, M R Radhakrishna Panicker, Job P A, Sabu Thomas, Asaletha R

“…Overall, this study describes the development and characterization of novel Nd _2 (Hf _1−x Zr _x ) _2 O _7 (x = 0.2, 0.5) samples with reduced thermal conductivity, offering pathways for optimizing materials for thermal barrier coating applications.…”
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Current trends in the development of engines for unmanned aerial vehicle by Anatolii Savchenko, Dmytro Obodets

“…The main means of ensuring high specific power of such two-stroke internal combustion engines are increasing the engine RPM, optimizing gas exchange processes, and reducing the weight of the construction by using new materials. …”
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Reducing Allergenicity by Biocatalytic Conversion of Whey Protein Using Aspergillus oryx season by Podlegaeva Tatiana V., Kozlova Oksana V., Kriger Olga V., Poturaeva Natalia L.

“…To reduce the antigenic properties, dairy raw materials can be subjected to thermal treatment. However, prolonged heating reduces the nutritional value, solubility, and digestibility of the final product. …”
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Mid-upper-arm circumference: a surrogate measure for BMI for age z-score to identify thinness among adolescent girls in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Solome Zebene, Gudina Egata, Demewoz Haile

“…BackgroundThe mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is an anthropometric screening tool used to assess the nutritional status of individuals, offering a practical and feasible option in low-resource settings. However, the potential of MUAC as a screening tool for identifying thinness among adolescents remains underexplored.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of MUAC in identifying all forms of thinness among adolescent girls enrolled in selected schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Methods and materialsA representative sample of 913 female adolescent students was selected using a stratified sampling technique in a cross-sectional study. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on lung cancer screening utilization and outcome: a health examination center retrospective study by Chi-Shen Chen, Cai-Sin Yao, Fu-Zong Wu

“…Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted healthcare systems, significantly affecting preventive services such as low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening. …”
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Seroprevalence of hepatitis b and c viruses in blood donors in a third level hospital from 2019 to 2023. by Karina Cazarin-Chávez, Yadira L. Béjar-Ramírez, José A. Pérez-González, Claudia G. Solís-Hernández, María F. Higuera-De la Tijera, José L. Pérez-Hernández

“…Conclusions: In people with no apparent risk factors, the prevalence of HBV and HCV infection is very low, with HCV being more frequent. However, if the “fit” is infected, it is necessary to optimize the health system to offer universal screening that includes those with risk factors.…”
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The role and place of transanal endoscopic resections in rectal cancer by R. P. Nikitenko, V. M. Zaporozhan, K. O. Vorotyntseva, Ye. A. Koichev

“…The aim of the work is to improve the algorithm of intraoperative diagnosis of rectal cancer metastasis in order to optimize surgical intervention and reduce the number of intraoperative and postoperative complications. …”
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