Kappa-carrageenan based active nanocomposite films incorporated with nanohalloysite and niosome-encapsulated Lippia citriodora essential oil: Preparation and characterization by Ayda Saleh, MirKhalil Pirouzifard, Mohammad Alizadeh Khaledabad, Hadi Almasi

“…The physicochemical, morphological and functional properties of prepared films were assessed. …”
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Application of artificial neural networks in the drilling processes: Can equivalent circulation density be estimated prior to drilling? by Husam H. Alkinani, Abo Taleb T. Al-Hameedi, Shari Dunn-Norman, David Lian

“…As the drilling environment became more challenging nowadays, managing equivalent circulating density (ECD) is a key factor to minimize non-productive time (NPT) due to many drilling obstacles such as stuck pipe, formation fracturing, and lost circulation. …”
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Modelling the influence of environmental factors on the acoustic presence of blue whale populations in the southern Indian Ocean by Mathilde Michel, Baptiste Alglave, Maxime Olmos, Maëlle Torterotot, Auriane Virgili, Salomé Martin-Marin, Jean-Yves Royer, Flore Samaran

“…In contrast, SEIO and SWIO pygmy blue whales were more frequent in summer and autumn, with some overlap suggesting ecological interactions. …”
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Normalizing the illegal: public perceptions of vote-buying in West Bandung Regency and its democratic consequences by Yusa Djuyandi, Kiki Pratama Nugraha, Agus Sugiharto, Mohamad Hafifi Jamri, Abdul Rauf Ridzuan

“…Generally, illegal activities are taboo to discuss, let alone perform. …”
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The potential impact of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder: Insights from individuals with lived experience by Gregory J. Lengel, Brooke A. Ammerman, Keri-Anne Bell, Jason J. Washburn

“…Results from our thematic analysis of the interview data suggested opinions about NSSI-D and its potential impact were generally positive (e.g., increased awareness, understanding, and validation, increased comfort with disclosing NSSI behavior, positive impacts on treatment, and improved functioning). …”
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An Unusual Congenital Heart Disease: Giant Left Atrial Appendage by Julio C. Sauza-Sosa, Erika L. De la Cruz-Reyna, Carlos N. Velazquez-Gutierrez

“…No other structural or functional heart abnormalities were diagnosed. A giant left atrial appendage is a rare cardiac anomaly that can be congenital or acquired. …”
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ASAD: A Meta Learning-Based Auto-Selective Approach and Tool for Anomaly Detection by Nadia Rashid, Rashid Mehmood, Fahad Alqurashi, Saad Alqahtany, Juan M. Corchado

“…ASAD addresses the critical challenge of model generalization and adaptability, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of anomaly detection across varied application domains. …”
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Unveiling the corporate governance dynamics: exploring the nexus of board composition, audit committee attributes, foreign ownership, and firm performance in an emerging market by Mohd Arsh, Mohd Shamim Ansari, Gayas Ahmad, Marghoob Enam, Mosab I. Tabash, Mujeeb Saif Mohsen Al-Absy

“…Independent directors’ presence and more prominently independent audit committees is directly linked with improved performance, indicating improved governance and monitoring. …”
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The Effects of Administering the Bowel Management Program in the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence Among Children With Chronic Refractory Constipation by Mobina Taghva Nakhjiri, Nazila Shahmansouri, Fatemeh Khodaygani, Maryam Ghavami Adel

“… Objective: Constipation is a prevalent issue among children and is generally treatable with simple therapeutic approaches. …”
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Technologies in Inclusive Education: Solution or Challenge? A Systematic Review by Mariela Verónica Samaniego López, Monserrat Catalina Orrego Riofrío, Santiago Fabián Barriga-Fray, Bertha Susana Paz Viteri

“…These tools help create more motivating and equitable learning environments, which aid in reducing dropout rates and strengthening social inclusion. …”
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Phytochemical profile, therapeutic potentials, nutritional composition, and food applications of ginger: a comprehensive review by Great Iruoghene Edo, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Raghda S. Makia, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Emad Yousif, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar

“…Although been generally recognized as safe, there is an incomplete understanding of the mechanisms of action of ginger constituents. …”
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Mesopancreas—Anatomical Insights and Its Implications for Diagnosis and Clinical and Surgical Practice by Florin-Mihail Filipoiu, Georgian-Theodor Badea, Mihaly Enyedi, Ștefan Oprea, Zoran-Florin Filipoiu, Daniela-Elena Gheoca Mutu

“…In essence, the mesopancreas is the functional content of a former mesentery.…”
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Psychological and Burnout Effects of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Individuals by Bahar Ürün Ünal, Neslihan İyit, Yunus Akdoğan, Burcu Gök Erdoğan, Yüksel Duygu Altıparmak

“…Conclusions It is obvious that stress and psychiatric disorders are more common in individuals with high perception of infectiousness and lethality of the agent, especially during epidemic periods. …”
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Beneficial effects of ginger on prevention of obesity through Modulation of gut microbiota by Negar Ghashghaei, Asma Rashki Kemmak, Elham Goli, Shima Shishebor Astaneh, Monir Dahri, Mohammad Reza Mazaheri Habibi

“…Abstract Background The human gut microbiota performs a variety of essential physiological homeostasis functions, including the development of the immune system, nutrient synthesis, vitamin production, and energy metabolism. …”
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The Stockholm Spinal Cord Uro Study: Changing patterns of urological surgery in a regional prevalence group through 50 years – Outcomes and lessons learned by Elisabeth Farrelly, Lena Lindbo, Åke Seiger

“…After reconstructive surgery functional outcomes and patient-reported satisfaction were generally favourable, but long-term signs of renal complications were frequent. …”
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Range Space and Similarity Transformation Using Symbolic Mathematics in Python by Chainarong Wisassakwichai, Prasert Phaochoo

“…Linear systems involved in engineering and scientific calculations can be more easily analyzed using similarity transformation. …”
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Gamification in Automated Air Traffic Control: Increasing Vigilance Using Fictional Aircraft by Calin Andrei Badea, Gijs de Rooij, Clark Borst, Max Mulder

“… The introduction of more advanced automation in air traffic control seems inevitable. …”
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Do Pollination and Pollen Sources Affect Fig Seed Set and Quality? First Attempt Using Chemical and Vibrational Fingerprints Coupled with Chemometrics by Lahcen Hssaini, Rachid Razouk, Ahmed Irchad, Rachid Aboutayeb, Rachida Ouaabou

“…A similar pattern was obtained with oil yield, which generally ranged between 25.93 and 32.59%. Caprification also displayed a substantial effect on seeds' phenolic components, which was more driven by pollen carbohydrates, involved in the phenolic biosynthesis in the endosperm and embryo tissues. …”
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Tocilizumab in combination with corticosteroids: potential for managing cancer cachexia with systemic hyperinflammation by Ping Chen, Dingyi Wang, Zhouwei Zhan, Ling Chen, Yu Chen

“…Treatment with tocilizumab was generally safe, with no observed increase in infection rates (10% vs. 15%, p = 0.633) or intensive care unit admissions (10% vs. 25%, p = 0.405), and was more favorable for restarting antitumor therapy (70% vs. 35%, p = 0.027).ConclusionsTocilizumab, in combination with corticosteroids, is favorable for alleviating cancer cachexia with systemic hyperinflammation, despite the small sample size. …”
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The Conceptual Metaphor of Love in the Poetry Collection of Omar Ibn Abi Rabiah [In Persian] by Soghra Falahati, afsaneh kosari jafarabad

“…Cognitive linguistics is a newly emerging branch of linguistics whose primary foundation is based on the principle that language reflects the functioning of the mind and emphasizes the connection between mind and language. …”
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