Transdermal delivery of antenatal steroids to promote fetal lung maturation: Proof of principle data from sheep and non-human primate models by Sean W. D. Carter, Ayça Altay Benetti, Ryan Tze Liang Sia, Giorgia Pastorin, Erin L. Johnson, Kay Yi Michelle Seah, Haruo Usuda, Hannah R. S. Watson, Yusaku Kumagai, Qin Wei, Xiawen Liu, Roberto Orefice, Marianne Bon, Zubair Amin, Agnihotri Biswas, Tsukasa Takahashi, Noriyoshi Mochii, Yuya Saito, Hideyuki Ikeda, Masatoshi Saito, Mahesh A. Choolani, Sebastián E. Illanes, Matthew W. Kemp

“…Date mated ewes received either of the following: (i) IM normal saline (Saline Control, n = 13); (ii) IM ANS (betamethasone) delivery 2 or 8 days post-treatment (2-Day IM ANS, n = 14; 8-day IM ANS Group, n = 6); (iii) IM saline + 2 × transdermal ANS (Betamethasone) patches delivery 2 days post-treatment (2-Day ANS Patch, n = 10); or (iv) IM saline + 2 × transdermal ANS (betamethasone) patches replaced with 2 × new patches after 48 h, delivery 8 days post-treatment (8-Day ANS Patch, n = 11). …”
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An Overview of Techniques for Enhancing the Performance of Refrigeration Systems by Deborah Olufunke Bolaji, Bukola Olalekan Bolaji, Kazeem Aderemi Bello, Tunde Oluwatoyin Ogundana, Olarewaju Thomas Oginni, Olatunde Ajani Oyelaran

“…Overall, this work offers a comprehensive assessment of viable methods for enhancing the performance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, providing valuable insights for researchers in the field.…”
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A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study of Telemedicine Delivered via iPads in Parkinson’s Disease by Satoko Sekimoto, Genko Oyama, Taku Hatano, Fuyuko Sasaki, Ryota Nakamura, Takayuki Jo, Yasushi Shimo, Nobutaka Hattori

“…We investigated the feasibility and safety of a video-based telemedicine system, delivered via a tablet, in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods. In a randomized, crossover, open-label pilot trial, we compared a telemedicine period (regular visits every two months with intermediate video calls via an iPad mini) with a control period (regular visits every two months), both lasting 6 months. …”
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Spectrophotometric study determining staining tendency in different restorative materials (longitudinal in vitro study) by Ghada Alhamed, Salsabil Massoud, Mazen Doumani

“…Aim: Our aim was to measure the discolouration degrees in a packable composite, zircon, ceramic, a flowable composite, and GIC (glass isomer cement) and to determine their tendencies to discolour to provide guidance to dentists and prosthodontist for choosing proper materials for cases in which aesthetics is the main treatment goal. Materials and methods: Sixty discs were fabricated from the composite, zircon, ceramic, the flowable composite, and GIC, and natural teeth were the control group. …”
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Syndrome of mutual buffering in patients with rectal fistulas in combination with diabetes mellitus by D. K. Mukhabbatov, M. K. Gulov, B. M. Khamroev, S. G. Ali-Zade, N. F. Niyazova

“…To improve the results of surgical treatment, it is necessary to take into account the mutual influence of RF and DM, which can aggravate each other’s course.AIM: The study of the features of the course of RF against the background of DM and the assessment of their mutually aggravating influence.MATERIALS AND METHODS: 120 patients with RF were studied, which were divided into two groups: the main group (MG) included 60 patients with DM, the control group (CG) also included 60 patients without DM.RESULTS: In both groups, patients with transsphincteric RF dominated: 39 (65.0%) in the MG and 38 (63.3%) in the CG. …”
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The standardization and efficacy of fermented Crescentia cujete (L.) in combination with enrofloxacin against artificially induced pneumonic pasteurellosis in rat models by Yos Adi Prakoso, Achmadi Susilo, Sitarina Widyarini

“…Aim: This study aimed to elucidate the efficacy of FCC in combination with enrofloxacin against artificially induced PP in rat models. Methods: The calabash was collected and fermented. …”
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Direct Pathway Neurons in the Mouse Ventral Striatum Are Active During Goal-Directed Action but Not Reward Consumption During Operant Conditioning by Stefano Cataldi, Clay Lacefield, N Shashaank, David Sulzer

“…However, the role of the dopamine-receptive neurons in the ventral striatum, particularly in encoding decision-making processes, remains less understood. Methods: Here, we introduce an operant conditioning paradigm using open-source microcontrollers to train mice in three sequential learning phases. …”
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How does science and technology finance affect the agricultural green development: an interpretation from the perspective of rural human capital and agricultural industrial agglome... by Sheng Yao, Guosong Wu, Shu Zhang

“…This conclusion remains robust after replacing the explained variables, adding control variables, removing samples from municipalities, and conducting endogeneity tests. …”
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The Ammonium Excreting Azospirillum brasilense Strain HM053 Enhances the Vegetative Development of Strawberry by Helyemari Valentim Althaus, Camila Audrey dos Reis, Carolina Weigert Galvão, Rafael Mazer Etto, Ricardo Antonio Ayub

“…Additionally, two different inoculation methods were employed: soil inoculation and leaf aspersion. …”
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Middle term results of tantalum acetabular cups in total hip arthroplasty following pelvic irradiation by Massimiliano De Paolis, Riccardo Zucchini, Carlo Romagnoli, Matteo Romantini, Federica Mariotti, Davide Maria Donati

“…Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the middle term cup survival, assess the functional implementation and the radiographic evolution of tantalum acetabular cups implanted on patients with a history of pelvic radiotherapy. Methods: From 2005 to 2013, we performed 12 THA replacements (4 males 8 females; mean age: 46.6 years (range 25–75)) on irradiated bone with Trabecular metal acetabular cups, 8 primary implants and 4 revision implants. …”
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Cloud model for risk monitoring of mining electric traction rubber-wheel vehicles by Yuran ZHANG, Yuan YAO, Shu WANG, Mingrong ZENG, Longzhe JIN

“…With the emergence of the electric era, electric traction rubber-wheel vehicles are increasingly replacing traditional rubber wheel vehicles. However, one significant obstacle hindering their widespread adoption is the issue of risk control. …”
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The Adjunct Role of Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Walid Khaddam, Youssef Al Hussein, Lojain Alsolaiman

“…Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) receives great global attention because it is one of the most common endocrine disorders for women of reproductive age, so this study was directed to prove the role of the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in diagnosing this syndrome to start treatment within the earliest possible time. Methods: This was a prospective case-control study on women attending the Dr.Youssef Al-Hussein Center for Fertility and Infertility Treatment in Tartous, Syria, from July 2022 to October 2022. …”
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Enterprise-led internet healthcare provision in China: insights from a leading platform by Li Wang, Dan Liang, Hengqian HuangFu, Changwen Ke, Shaolong Wu, Shaolong Wu, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai

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Sustainable Production and Antioxidant Activity of Bacterial Xanthan Gum by Ilona Jonuškienė, Erika Davicijonaitė, Monika Vaškevičiūtė, Ihsan Kala, Rima Stankevičienė, Kristina Kantminienė, Ingrida Tumosienė

“…According to the reducing power and DPPH methods, the highest antioxidant activities were measured for xanthan gum whose biosynthesis was based on renewable resources. …”
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THE STUDY OF HYPOGLYCEMIC ACTIVITY OF 3-BENZYL-8-METHYLXANTHINE DERIVATIVES by I. М. Bilay, K. V. Aleksandrova, S. V. Levich, O. S. Shkoda, E. O. Michayluk, D. M. Yurchenko, D. M. Danilchenko

“…Research results processed by modern methods of analysis using Student t-test. We used the level of statistical significance of differences of research results - p<0.05. …”
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Rationale, design, and methodology of My Body Is Fit and Fabulous at school (MyBFF@school) study: a multi-pronged intervention program to combat obesity among Malaysian schoolchild... by Abdul Halim Mokhtar, Ruziana Mona Wan Mohd Zin, Abqariyah Yahya, Fuziah Md. Zain, Rusidah Selamat, Zahari Ishak, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin

“…This paper is aimed at describing the protocol of the MyBFF@school program and presenting the baseline findings including the overweight and obesity prevalence. Methods MyBFF@school is a school-based, cluster randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) study. …”
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Project quality, regulation quality by Elena Mussinelli

“…The norm thus becomes a «tool for guiding and controlling design choices», which as such «must be assumed in the organisation of the starting data» (Del Nord, 1992). …”
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Evaluation of salt tolerance in hybrid progeny of apple rootstock Malus prunifolia × R3 by JIAO Caidi, WEI Jiangtong, JIA Xumei, LI Cuiying, LI Chao, MA Fengwang

“…The study will provide valuable reference for the breeding of dwarf rootstocks with strong salt tolerance. [Methods] In this study, tissue cultured seedlings of five asexual reproduced rootstock materials were used. …”
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Mediating role of earnings management upon nexus among bank financial leverage and economic financial stability by Bisan Khalil Almasri, David Sunoco, Mohammad Al-said

“…Design/methodology/approach – In order for the researchers to analyze data, quantitative methods are processed statistically. Also, the researcher tests research conceptual framework according to the mediation model that was developed by Preacher and Hayes (2004). …”
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MAPT-A152T mutation drives neuronal hyperactivity through Fyn-NMDAR signaling in human iPSC-Derived neurons: Insights into Alzheimer's pathogenesis by Maika Itsuno, Hirokazu Tanabe, Etsuko Sano, Takashi Sasaki, Chisato Oyama, Hiroko Bannai, Koichi Saito, Kazuhiko Nakata, Setsu Endoh-Yamagami, Hideyuki Okano, Sumihiro Maeda

“…We then differentiated them into excitatory and inhibitory neurons. As a control, iPSCs in which the MAPT gene was replaced with a fluorescent protein were also created. …”
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