Use of nicotine replacement therapy to create a smoke-free home: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of a smoke-free home intervention in Scotland by Sean Semple, Rachel O’Donnell, Nicola McMeekin, Rebecca Howell, Tracy Henderson, Laura Sinclair, Karen Mather

“…This pilot randomised controlled trial tests the feasibility of providing parents, carers and relatives with posted-to-home nicotine replacement therapy alongside fortnightly telephone support to reduce children’s exposure to SHS.Methods and analysis 100 participants are being recruited through existing National Health Service (NHS) Lanarkshire initiatives and social media. …”
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Bovine Surfactant Replacement Therapy in Neonates of Less than 32 Weeks' Gestation: A Multicenter Controlled Trial of Prophylaxis versus Early Treatment in China — a Pilot Study by Xiangyong Kong, Qiliang Cui, Yuhua Hu, Weimin Huang, Rong Ju, Wen Li, Ruijuan Wang, Shiwen Xia, Jialin Yu, Tian Zhu, Zhichun Feng

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Aircraft Acquisition Post-Pandemic: Human vs. AI Perspectives using Multi-Criteria Decision Methods by Rizki Akbar Prasetya, Akhmad Hidayatno

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Diagnostic accuracy of non-culture methods for the diagnosis of melioidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chuizhe Chen, Junde Fang, Xuemiao Li, Mamy Jayne Nelly Rajaofera, Nan Zhang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Qianfeng Xia

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Optimization of glycemic control with continuous glucose monitoring in a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus undergoing maintenance hemodialysis by T. N. Markova, V. O. Yavorskaya, L. S. Subbotina, A. I. Ushakova

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Machine Learning Approaches for Data-Driven Self-Diagnosis and Fault Detection in Spacecraft Systems by Enrico Crotti, Andrea Colagrossi

“…Traditional approaches often rely on precise, model-based methods executed onboard. This study explores data-driven alternatives for self-diagnosis and fault detection using Machine Learning techniques, focusing on spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystems. …”
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Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Method of Recombinant Collagen in Complex Matrix Based on HPLC-MS/MS by Jianping Gao, Liping Jia, Zhenhu Guo, Liming Xu, Daidi Fan, Guifeng Zhang

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Muscle-Driven Total Knee Replacement Stability with Virtual Ligaments by Alexandre Galley, Emma Donnelly, Ilya Borukhov, Brent Lanting, Ryan Willing

“…Differences in joint control methods identified the need for muscle forces providing active joint stability, while differences in the effects of the virtual ligament models identified the importance of physiological representations of collateral ligaments during testing.…”
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Results of replacing fish meal with insect protein in carp feeds by O. Deren, O. Bernakevych, L. Bobeliak, N. Hrytsyshyna, M. Koryliak

“…The control group of fish received a basic diet; in Experiment 1 black soldier fly meal was added to the feed to replace 100% of soybean meal, in Experiment 2 – to replace 100% of fish meal, in Experiment 3 – to replace 50% of fish meal. …”
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Power grid fault handling plan matching method based on a hybrid neural network by Dajun Xiao, Xialing Xu, Bo Zhang, Yue Zhang, Lianfei Shan, Tao Liu, Xin Li, Yongtian Qiao, Tao Jiang, Yu Wang

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Entity and Event Recognition Method for Power Grid Fault Handling Plan Based on UIE Framework by Junbo PI, Shixiong QI, Wenduo SUN, Xiansi LOU, Jiandong WO, Yue ZHANG, Tao JIANG, Lianfei SHAN

“…Through verification by the plans of different regional power grid dispatch and control centers, the proposed method has higher entity and event recognition accuracy for fault handling plans than other algorithms. …”
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The use of a combination of Diclofenac and Orphenadrine for analgesia in knee replacement by M. V. Kuzmina, I. V. Shlyk, V. A. Panafidina, A. A. Kozhevin, Yu. S. Polushin, V. O. Krivov

“…The objective was to assess the effectiveness and safety of the use of a fixed combination of Diclofenac and Orphenadrine (Neodolpasse) for analgesia  in patients who underwent knee replacement.Materials and methods. 40 patients who underwent knee replacement in conditions of combined spinal-conduction analgesia (femoral nerve  block) were included into the study. …”
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Follow-up dental examination a day after apicoectomy using the store-and-forward method by Miladinović Milan, Živković Dušan, Živković Milan, Lazić Zoran, Karanović Andrijana, Mihailović Đorđe, Šehalić Meliha, Duka Miloš

“…Based on the internet transmission of patients’ digital photographs and ac-companying patient medical history records, the study showed that the in-person control dental examinations a day after surgery can be successfully replaced with the remote store-and-forward method of telemedicine.…”
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Distributed Control Strategy for Automatic Power Sharing of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems with Constant Power Loads in DC Microgrids by Tian Xia, He Zhou, Bonan Huang

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A Novel Robust Position Integration Optimization-Based Alignment Method for In-Flight Coarse Alignment by Xiaoge Ning, Jixun Huang, Jianxun Li

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Problem-Based Inquiry Method: Improving Critical Thinking Skills, Academic Outcomes, and Learning Motivation by Christina Ismaniati, Almendo Thio Lindra, Heldy Adynata Putra Pratama

“… This study investigates how well the Problem-Based Inquiry Method (PBIM) improves academic performance, learning motivation, and critical thinking abilities.  …”
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A novel method based on improved SFLA for IP information extraction from TEM signals by Ruiyou Li, Ruiheng Li, Guang Li, Yong Zhang, Xiaohui Ding, Long Zhang

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PHRF-RTDETR: a lightweight weed detection method for upland rice based on RT-DETR by Xianjin Jin, Jinheng Zhang, Fei Wang, Mengyan Zhao, Yunshuang Wang, Jianping Yang, Jinfeng Wu, Bing Zhou

“…Effective weed detection is a critical prerequisite for intelligent weed control technologies. However, the current weed detection methods for upland rice often struggle to achieve a balance between accuracy and lightweight design, significantly hindering the practical application and widespread adoption of intelligent weeding technologies in real-world agricultural scenarios. …”
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An Improved YOLOv8-Based Method for Detecting Pests and Diseases on Cucumber Leaves in Natural Backgrounds by Jiacong Xie, Xingliu Xie, Wu Xie, Qianxin Xie

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Intranasal Insulin Diminishes Postoperative Delirium and Elevated Osteocalcin and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Older Patients Undergoing Joint Replacement: A Randomized, Do... by Yang M, Zhou L, Long G, Liu X, Ouyang W, Xie C, He X

“…However, its impact on postoperative delirium and insulin sensitivity biomarkers remains unknown.Aim: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to evaluate whether intranasal insulin reduces the incidence and severity of postoperative delirium (POD) in older patients undergoing joint replacement, and its effect on insulin sensitivity-related biomarkers.Methods: 212 older patients (≥ 65 years) were randomly assigned to receive either 40 IU of intranasal insulin (n=106) or a placebo (n=106) for 8 days. …”
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