Results of multicomponent treatment of patients with progression of primary brain glioma by M. M. Sarycheva, A. V. Vazhenin, A. S. Domozhirova

“…The progression of lowgrade glioma was observed in 40 patients. Transformation of low-grade glioma into high-grade glioma was found in 35 patients. …”
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Long term proliferation and physiological response of embryogenic callus in Slash pine (Pinus Elliottii Engelm) by Zishan Cheng, Cangfu Jin, Min Yi, Jinwen Xie, Meng Lai, Xiujing Xiao, Lu Zhang

“…This study aims to develop an optimized cultivation system for the long-term proliferation of embryogenic callus (EC) in slash pine. …”
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The Role of LSP P3 Junior SPA Therapist Competency Certification on Work Readiness and Absorption of the Tourism Industry by Septiari Nawanksari, Putu Sudira, Farid Mutohhari

“…Educational and training institutions must organize various competency certification programs that are even more optimal, especially when competency testing must be carried out in-depth material by the perceptions of the spa therapist workforce. …”
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Removal of Ciprofloxacin and Norfloxacin from Aqueous Solution with Activated Carbon from Cupuaçu (<i>Theobroma grandiflorum</i>) Bark by Rafael Alves do Nascimento, Nilson dos Reis de Oliveira Novaes, Demetrius Pereira Morilla, Patricia Teresa Souza da Luz, Cristiane Maria Leal Costa, Lênio José Guerreiro de Faria

“…This previously discarded biomass is now a low-cost raw material for the production of activated carbon, boosting the local economy. …”
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Study on the Structural Changes of Boneless Chicken Claw Collagen and Its Effect on Water Retention Performance by Zheng Tang, Yiguo He, Jing Zhang, Zhifeng Zhao, Yiming Nie, Xingxiu Zhao

“…In this study, boneless chicken claws were used as raw materials, and the expansion process of boneless chicken claws was optimized by acid combined with a water-retaining agent, which improved the expansion rate of boneless chicken claws and the quality of boneless chicken claws. …”
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Recent Developments in the Physical Adsorption of Toxic Organic Vapours by Activated Carbons by Robert H. Bradley

“…Research workers are now looking beyond conventional ACs to materials with very specific properties which are tailored to meet these more exacting high-performance applications. …”
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Analysis of Interactions Between Frictional Contact and Operating Conditions in Piezoelectric Stick-Slip Actuator by Dipika Berry, Vo Tran Vy Khanh, Tomasz Marek Lubecki, Amit Gupta, King Ho Holden Li

“…The analysis is supported by experimental verification using various material couplings in an actuator prototype. The study reveals that at low operating frequencies, actuator with a low-friction interface achieve greater displacements compared to those with higher friction. …”
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Comparative evaluation of three polymerase chain reaction primer sets for accurate molecular detection of Trypanosoma lewisi in wild rodents in Indonesia by Aditya Yudhana, Gusti Ayu Illiyin Putri Santosa, April Hari Wardhana, Frenky Laksana Putra, Ryanka Edila, Dyah Haryuningtyas Sawitri, Ratih Novita Praja, Muhammad Aqil Kurnianto, Aldi Gusnizar Rizaldy Tanjung, Marc Desquesnes, Makoto Matsubayashi

“…Conventional diagnostics such as blood smear and serology often fail in low parasitemia conditions. Molecular diagnostics using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) offer improved sensitivity and specificity, but the optimal primer set for field detection remains unclear. …”
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Design and Prototype Verification of a 3-meter Aperture Wrap-rib Reflector by ZHANG Han, YAN Zhongxi, XIANG Ping, WU Minger

“…The shape of the lenticular tube wrap-rib was optimized by combining the form-finding analysis of the flexible reflector with the genetic algorithm. …”
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Coupling relationship between land use transition and rural transformation development: A case study of county-level regions in Jiangsu Province by GE Dazhuan, WANG Rumin, LU Xiaoxue

“…[Results] (1) During the study period (2000-2020), the land use transition and rural transformation development development in counties of Jiangsu Province presented a pattern of evolving from low-speed heterogeneity to high-speed homogeneity, characterized by the macroscopic features of leading in some local areas and an orderly gradient improvement. (2) The coupling relationship of land use transition and rural transformation development in Jiangsu Province had undergone two stages: Transition from the province’s imbalance to partial low coupling, then from low coupling to high coupling. …”
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The Design of Highly Reflective All-Dielectric Metasurfaces Based on Diamond Resonators by Zhongyang Xing, Jiahui Liao, Zhongjie Xu, Xiang’ai Cheng, Jiangbin Zhang

“…All-dielectric metasurfaces offer a low-loss alternative to plasmonic metasurfaces. …”
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Sb‐Se‐based electrical switching device with fast transition speed and minimized performance degradation due to stable mid‐gap states by Xianliang Mai, Qundao Xu, Zhe Yang, Huan Wang, Yongpeng Liu, Yinghua Shen, Hengyi Hu, Meng Xu, Zhongrui Wang, Hao Tong, Chengliang Wang, Xiangshui Miao, Ming Xu

“…These bonds exhibit remarkable stability, showing minimal alteration over time, thereby contributing to the overall durability and consistent performance of the material. Our findings not only shed light on the complex physical origins that govern the OTS behavior but also lay the groundwork for creating or optimizing innovative electrical switching materials.…”
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The impact of curcumin supplementation on inflammatory processes and recovery in athletes by Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Lewandowska, Maria Morawska, Kinga Jarosz, Anna Wolff, Klaudia Kożuchowska, Szymon Gruszka, Marcelina Szewczyk, Dawid Pilarz, Julia Ufnal

“…Future research should focus on long-term outcomes and optimal dosing. …”
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A study of modifiable factors associated with health‐related quality of life in long‐term cervical cancer survivors by Alv A. Dahl, Anne Gry Bentzen, Sophie D. Fosså, Siri Lothe Hess, Cecilie E. Kiserud

“…Abstract Introduction Health‐related quality of life (HR‐QoL) in cancer survivors is relevant for symptom relief and optimal care. The aim of this cross‐sectional study of long‐term cervical cancer survivors was two‐fold: (a) To compare HR‐QoL in long‐term cervical cancer survivors with reference data; and (b) to identify modifiable factors significantly associated with low levels of generic cancer HR‐QoL in long‐term cervical cancer survivors using high HR‐QoL as reference. …”
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Impact of maternal body mass index and gestational weight gain on maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies by Julia Schubert, Nina Timmesfeld, Kathrin Noever, Susann Behnam, Angela Vinturache, Birgit Arabin

“…The analysis used newly defined population‐based quartiles of gestational weight gain in women carrying twin pregnancies (Q1: <419.4 g/week [low weight gain], Q2–Q3: 419.4–692.3 g/week [optimal weight gain], Q4: >692.3 g/week [high weight gain]) and the World Health Organization body mass index classification. …”
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Effect of salicylic acid pretreatment and various planting depths on emergence and some morpho-physiological characteristics of lentil by abbas biabani, Mohsen Azarnia, Hosein saboori, Ebrahim Pooralamdari

“…The beneficial effects of priming can cause optimal seedling establishment, creating a uniform density and increasing of legumes yield which are important food. …”
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Granulation and pyrolysis of agricultural residues for an enhanced circular economy by Maryna Zhylina, Andrei Shishkin, Denis Miroshnichenko, Vita Sterna, Jurijs Ozolins, Linda Ansone-Bertina, Maris Klavins, Gaurav Goel, Saurav Goel

“…The study involved a comparative analysis of wheat straw, barley straw, and oat husk for biochar production, examining key properties like moisture content, ash content, and fiber composition. The optimal granulation process for combining these materials with peat was established, resulting in robust pellets consisting of 85 % biomass and 15 % peat. …”
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Testosterone therapy for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women by Jagoda Misiuk Misiuk, Karolina Kopeć, Aleksandra Bartoszek, Julia Adamiuk, Agnieszka Marut, Marta Biskup, Adriana Skuba, Katarzyna Załuska, Sylwia Nykiel, Agnieszka Świdniak

“…The purpose of this article is to review the role of testosterone in female sexual function, evaluate the efficacy and safety of testosterone therapy (TRT) for women with HSDD, and discuss the ongoing challenges in its use. Materials and Methods:The article is a comprehensive review of current literature, including clinical studies and trials involving testosterone therapy in women with low libido, especially in postmenopausal women. …”
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Ultrasonic synthesis of conducting polymers intercalated potassium vanadate nanofiber composites as cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries by Juyeon Han, Yongyeol Park, Ok Sung Jeon, Dongpyo Hong, Yuanzhe Piao, Young Joon Yoo, Sang Yoon Park, Se Hun Lee, Jeeyoung Yoo

“…However, their commercialization is hindered by the structural instability and low electrochemical performance of cathode materials. …”
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Diagnostic Value of Ascitic Tumor Markers for Gastric Cancer-associated Malignant Ascites by Yaewon Yang, Hong Jun Kim, Se-il Go, Woo Kyun Bae, Eun-Kee Song, Seonggyu Byeon, Hee Kyung Kim, Yusook Jeong, Jihyun Kwon, Ki Hyeong Lee, Hee Bok Chae, Seung-Myoung Son, Dae Hoon Kim, Hyo Yung Yun, Hye Sook Han

“…Materials and Methods The levels of CEA, cancer antigen 72-4 (CA 72-4), CA 19-9, and CA 125 were measured in 138 GC-ascites and 64 LC-ascites samples obtained from the National Biobank of Korea. …”
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