A longitudinal analysis of MPOWER implementation, 2008-2018 by Les Hagen, Gholamreza Heydari, Fadi Hammal

“…However, only two countries achieved full implementation by 2018. More work is needed to improve MPOWER implementation. …”
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Do recent immigrants have similar obstetrical care and perinatal complications as long-term residents? A retrospective exploratory cohort study in Brussels by Leila Paquier, Patricia Barlow, Marianne Paesmans, Serge Rozenberg

“…Although RIs’ newborns had a lower umbilical cord blood pH (<0.05), a lower 1 min of life Apgar score (p<0.01) and more frequently required respiratory assistance (p<0.05), no differences in the composite endpoint of neonatal complications were observed. …”
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RETRACTED: Quantification and Evaluations of Catechin Hydrate Polymeric Nanoparticles Used in Brain Targeting for the Treatment of Epilepsy by Niyaz Ahmad, Rizwan Ahmad, Ridha Abdullah Alrasheed, Hassan Mohammed Ali Almatar, Abdullah Sami Al-Ramadan, Mohd Amir, Md Sarafroz

“…For PLGA–NPs’ preparation, a double emulsion-solvent evaporation method was used, where a four-factor, three-level central composite design was used to obtain the best nanoformulation. …”
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Study on the characteristics of Cd2+ adsorption of mineral processing wastewater by micro-organisms supported by hydrothermal carbon by Gang ZHOU, Xinyuan ZHANG, Shuailong LI, Qunzhi MENG, Jianjun YAO, Jinhao ZHANG, Hui ZHEN

“…The immobilized microbial activated carbon spheres (HC-PVA-SA-MOI) were prepared by a composite fixation method combining adsorption-embedding and cross-linking. …”
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Boron Nitride Nanostructures (BNNs) Within Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Electrochemical Platform for Hydrogen Sensing and Storage by Azizah Alamro, Thanih Balbaied

“…The integration of these materials can contribute significantly to the development of more efficient hydrogen energy systems. Finally, this study outlines key recommendations for future research, which include optimizing synthesis techniques, improving the hydrogen interaction mechanisms, enhancing the stability and durability of BNN-MOF composites, and performing comprehensive economic and environmental assessments. …”
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Optimal Selection Criterion for Runoff Component Models Based on Benefit-Risk Balance by DING Xiao-ling, HU Wei-zhong, TANG Hai-hua, LUO Bin, FENG Kuai-le

“…If the decision-making objective was to achieve a more adequate fitting, models that sequentially separate mutations and periodic components are prioritized; conversely, if the objective was to maintain more stable accuracy with varying sequence lengths, models that identify only mutation or trend terms were more advantageous. …”
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Updimensioning strategy derived from synthetic equiaxed grain structures for approximating 3D grain size distributions from 2D visualizations with 1D parameters by Kevin Gillespie, Algirdas Baskys, Ian Pong, Jean-Francois Croteau

“…Abstract We generated synthetic equiaxed grain structures using computer graphics software to explore the relationship between various grain size determination methods and true three-dimensional (3D) grain diameters. …”
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Flexible Hierarchical Multi-Beam Search Algorithm for Millimeter-Wave 3D MIMO Systems With Uniform Planar Arrays by Dony Darmawan Putra, Wan-Jen Huang

“…Moreover, the simulation results also show that the spectral efficiency of the precoding scheme determined using the proposed search algorithm and codebook is the highest compared to existing methods. Numerical results show that the proposed method achieves more accurate spatial angle estimation than existing approaches, even in the presence of hardware impairments, highlighting its superior flexibility and robustness in practical scenarios.…”
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The Study of the Synthesis of SiC by the Carbonization of Si(111) Substrates: The Role of Native Silicon Oxide by Teodor Milenov, Vladimir Mehandzhiev, Peter Rafailov, Ivalina Avramova, Ivan Zahariev, Georgi Avdeev, Daniela Karashanova, Biliana Georgieva, Penka Terziyska, Kiril Kirilov, Blagoy Blagoev, Stefan Kolev, Dimitar Dimov, Dobromir Kalchevski, Desislava Karaivanova, Valentin Popov

“…The findings suggest that the complex composition of the thin films and the region beneath them can more effectively compensate for the differences in lattice parameters and thermal expansion coefficients between the SiC film and the Si substrate; thus, this method is promising for depositing intermediate thin films of SiC on Si substrates.…”
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Predicting Index Trend Using Hybrid Neural Networks with a Focus on Multi-Scale Temporal Feature Extraction in the Tehran Stock Exchange by Mohammad Osoolian, Ali Nikmaram, Mahdi Karimi

“…A wide array of predictive modeling techniques have been meticulously investigated, spanning from conventional statistical methodologies to more sophisticated machine learning algorithms. The primary focus of this research endeavor revolves around the predictive analysis of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) Composite Index, wherein a novel hybrid neural network framework is employed. …”
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Multimorbidity increases risk of cardiovascular outcomes in permanent atrial fibrillation: Data from the RACE II study by Colinda van Deutekom, Marieke J.H. Velt, Isabelle C. van Gelder, Michiel Rienstra, Bart A. Mulder

“…During 3 years follow-up, 81 patients (13 %) reached the primary composite outcome. Patients with more comorbidities more frequently reached the primary composite outcome (P < 0.001), as well as cardiovascular mortality (P = 0.049), heart failure hospitalizations (P = 0.003), and stroke/systemic embolism (P = 0.024). …”
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ASPECTS OF ASSESSING AESTHETIC PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS by P.Z. Ozhohan, Z.R. Ozhogan

“…We found that in a significant part of patients, fixed metal-ceramic or metal-acrylic fixed structures and direct composite restorations for a period of 3 years or more prevailed, which led to the development of an inflammatory process in the marginal periodontal tissues and gingival bleeding. …”
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Duckweed: a starch-hyperaccumulating plant under cultivation with a combination of nutrient limitation and elevated CO2 by Ling Guo, Ling Guo, Yang Fang, Songhu Wang, Yao Xiao, Yanqiang Ding, Yanling Jin, Xueping Tian, Anping Du, Zhihua Liao, Kaize He, Shuang Chen, Yonggui Zhao, Li Tan, Zhuolin Yi, Yuqing Che, Lanchai Chen, Jinmeng Li, Leyi Zhao, Peng Zhang, Zhengbiao Gu, Fangyuan Zhang, Yan Hong, Qing Zhang, Hai Zhao

“…IntroductionThe increasing global demand for starch has created an urgent need to identify more efficient and sustainable production methods. …”
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GRAPHIC NOVEL TRANSLATION: SEMIOTIC AND MULTIMODAL PERSPECTIVE by Anna V. Khodorenko.

“…Bubbles (speech balloons) often contain colloquial speech, which differs much more between languages than literal text of a book. …”
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Hetero-deformation induced (HDI) stress measurement from the plastic dissipation in the hysteresis loops by Ran Chen, Guisen Liu, Peidong Wu, Yumeng Zhang, Xiaodong Wang, Yao Shen

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Evaluation of Hookworm Diagnosis Techniques from Patients in Debre Elias and Sanja Districts of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke, Ayenew Addisu, Adane Derso, Yalewayker Tegegne, Meseret Birhanie, Tekeba Sisay, Mulugeta Aemero

“…The composite reference standard (CRS) was used as the gold standard method. …”
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Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits, harms, and patient values and preferences by Jennifer Pillay, Lindsay A. Gaudet, Sabrina Saba, Ben Vandermeer, Ashiqur Rahman Ashiq, Aireen Wingert, Lisa Hartling

“…Abstract Background About 20–30% of older adults (≥ 65 years old) experience one or more falls each year, and falls are associated with substantial burden to the health care system, individuals, and families from resulting injuries, fractures, and reduced functioning and quality of life. …”
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Sleep disturbances in SCN8A‐related disorders by Francesca Furia, Katrine M. Johannesen, Claudia M. Bonardi, Roberto Previtali, Angel Aledo‐Serrano, Massimo Mastrangelo, Jacopo Favaro, Silvia Masnada, Valentina diMicco, Jacopo Proietti, Pierangelo Veggiotti, Guido Rubboli, Gaetano Cantalupo, Kern Olofsson, Rikke S. Møller, Elena Gardella

“…Sleep disturbances were more frequent in patients with severe DEE (96%) and ongoing seizures (93%) and were more severe in patients with sleep‐related seizures. …”
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Effects of External Water Pressure Reduction Coefficient on Parameters for High-Pressure Water injection test in Deep Boreholes of Pumped Storage Power Stations by YANG Wenchao, FAN Xinyu, REN Chao, SONG Minggang, CHEN Guojiang

“…This paper optimizes the calculation of additional hydraulic pressure by introducing an external water pressure reduction coefficient, thereby enhancing the reliability of deep borehole high-pressure water injection test parameters and providing more reliable guidance for engineering design.MethodsFirstly, the calculation method stipulated in current specifications is analyzed. …”
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Do empowered women receive better quality antenatal care in Pakistan? An analysis of demographic and health survey data. by Muhammad Asim, Waqas Hameed, Sarah Saleem

“…Our exposure variables were three-dimensional measures of women empowerment (social independence, decision making, and attitude towards domestic violence), and our outcome variables were quality of antenatal coverage [i.e. a composite binary measure based on skilled ANC (trained professional), timeliness (1st ANC visit during first trimester), sufficiency of ANC visits (4 or more)] and quality of ANC consultation (i.e. receiving at least 7 or more essential antenatal components out of 8). …”
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