Predictive Value of Frailty, Comorbidity, and Patient-Reported Measures for Hospitalization or Death in Older Outpatients: Quality of Life and Depression as Prognostic Red Flags by Dimitrios Anagnostou, Nikolaos Theodorakis, Sofia Kalantzi, Aikaterini Spyridaki, Christos Chitas, Vassilis Milionis, Zoi Kollia, Michalitsa Christodoulou, Ioanna Nella, Aggeliki Spathara, Efi Gourzoulidou, Sofia Athinaiou, Gesthimani Triantafylli, Georgia Vamvakou, Maria Nikolaou

“…The primary outcome was a composite of hospitalization or all-cause mortality. …”
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Impact of awake prone positioning duration on intubation or mortality in COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory failure: secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial by Qin Sun, Rui Zhang, Junyi Zhang, Jianfeng Xie, Yingzi Huang, Yi Yang, Haibo Qiu, Ling Liu, Hui Chen, the Chi-ARDS Net (Chinese ARDS Research Network)

“…Interpretation A longer daily APP duration was associated with a reduced risk of APP failure in COVID-19-related AHRF patients, and the optimal APP duration was 8–12 h per day. Clinical trial ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05677984, Registered January 3, 2023. https://register.clinicaltrials.gov/prs/app/action/SelectProtocol?…”
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Mechanical properties of RC combination columns configured with ECC jacket by Jieyong You, Cunsheng Li, Yushuai Zhu, Yanheng Zhao, Liang Xu, Xiaodong Han, Yuanzhen Ge, Zengcong Niu, Dongbo Wan, Long Liu

“…The research provides theoretical support for selecting the optimal ECC jacket thickness in practical engineering applications.…”
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Three-Dimensional Porous Artemia Cyst Shell Biochar-Supported Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Removal of Chromium from Wastewater by Yu Gao, Ying Liu, Xu Zhao, Xinchao Liu, Qina Sun, Tifeng Jiao

“…Herein, a novel three-dimensional porous nanocomposite, <i>Artemia</i> cyst shell biochar-supported iron oxide nanoparticles (ACSC@ IONP), was synthesized via synchronous pyrolysis of Fe³⁺-impregnated <i>Artemia</i> cyst shells (ACSs) and in situ reduction of iron. The optimized composite C@Fe-3, prepared with 1 mol/L Fe³⁺ and pyrolyzed at 450 °C for 5 h, exhibited rapid removal equilibrium within 5–10 min for both Cr(VI) and total chromium (Cr(total)), attributed to synergistic reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) and adsorption of Cr(VI) and Cr(III). …”
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Preparation and properties of pea-gravel grouting with sodium bentonite for hydraulic shield tunnel by Changyong Li, Yabin Yang, Bo Zhou, Kele Wang, Yintao He, Shunbo Zhao

“…The increase of w/b results in the decrease of mechanical properties and impermeability of PGG. The optimal content of sodium bentonite with different w/b can be selected in a range of 5 ~ 15% regarding for the practical requirements and the economic feasibility and beneficial effect on environment protection. …”
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Industrial Potential of Formaldehyde Gas Sensor Based on PdPt Bimetallic Loaded SnO₂ Nanoparticles by Bing Shen, Tongwei Yuan, Wenshuang Zhang, Xian Tan, Yang Chen, Jiaqiang Xu

“…This modification decreased the optimal working temperature to as low as 180 °C to achieve a response value (<i>R</i>_a/<i>R</i>_g = 8.2) and showcased lower operating temperatures, higher sensitivity, and better selectivity to detect 10 ppm of HCHO when compared with pristine SnO₂ or single noble metal-decorated SnO₂ sensors. …”
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Enhancing polyethersulfone membrane durability and stability through Eco-friendly green silica from natural kaolin for water treatment applications by Sri Mulyati, Syawaliah Muchtar, Fachrul Razi, Aulia Chintia Ambarita, Anisa Luthfiana, Muhammad Prayogie Aulia, Muhammad Roil Bilad

“…This study investigates the use of eco-friendly green silica derived from natural kaolin as an additive to enhance the performance of polyethersulfone (PES) membranes fabricated via the phase inversion method. Seven membrane compositions were developed, incorporating varying concentrations of both green silica and commercial silica, to allow a direct performance comparison. …”
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Development of a Novel Electrochemical Immunosensor for Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Sesame Allergens Ses i 4 and Ses i 5 by Huimei Li, Tian’ge Pan, Shudong He, Hanju Sun, Xiaodong Cao, Yongkang Ye

“…The immunosensor demonstrated excellent selectivity and stability, making it suitable for the quantification of sesame oleosins. …”
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Delineating Soil Management Zones for Site-Specific Nutrient Management in Cocoa Cultivation Areas with a Long History of Pesticide Usage by Isong Abraham Isong, Denis Michael Olim, Olayinka Ibiwumi Nwachukwu, Mabel Ifeoma Onwuka, Sunday Marcus Afu, Victoria Oko Otie, Peter Ereh Oko, Brandon Heung, Kingsley John

“…Delineating soil management zones in cocoa cultivation areas can help optimize production and minimize ecological and environmental risks. …”
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Immunogenicity of monovalent and multivalent subunit vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice with divergent vaccination history by Rui Wang, Yuan Lyu, Meng Chen, Lili Sun, Shaozheng Zhou, Yudi Cui, Juan Ma, Desheng Kong, Jianbo Lu, Xuefeng Li, Liangzhi Xie

“…ABSTRACT There are challenges in selecting SARS-CoV-2 vaccine compositions, primarily due to divergent infection or vaccination history and immunological biases toward previous strains. …”
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CLINICAL EVALUATION OF COMPLICATIONS DURING PROSTHESIS WITH INDIRECT RESTORATIONS FOR FRONT TEETH by V.V. Chamata

“…Today, PLVs are mainly used to optimize tooth form and position, close diastemata, replace discolored or unesthetic composite resin restorations, restore teeth with incisal abrasions or tooth erosion, and mask or reduce tooth discoloration. …”
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In Vitro Propagation of Alyssum Species with Different Metal Accumulation Strategies by Mirosława Górecka, Anna Koszelnik-Leszek, Anna Rusaczonek, Natalia Marek, Oliwia Matz, Ewa Muszyńska

“…The concentration of 0.5 mM H₂O₂ or SNP was selected for research on Alyssum seeds, which were the initial material to start in vitro cultivation. …”
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Recent advances in CO2 adsorption using aerogel materials: A review by Salem A. Bahadi, Ahmed H. Hassan, Sagheer A. Onaizi

“…This article also systematically examines the modifications and optimizations of aerogels for improved performance, from the incorporation of amine functionalities to the development of composite and hybrid aerogel structures. …”
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Estimation of compressive strength of ultra-high performance lightweight concrete (UHPLC) using neural network. by Yan Zhao, Ziyan Huang, Huilong Zhao, Zhen Xu, Wei Chang, Bai Liu

“…Three strategies were proposed for creating ultra-high-performance lightweight composites: optimizing packing density and lowering the water-binder ratio, along with careful selection of lightweight aggregates.…”
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Spatiotemporal Variation and Influencing Factors of Ecological Quality in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Based on the Unified Remote Sensing Ecological Index over t... by Fangfang Sun, Chengcheng Dong, Longlong Zhao, Jinsong Chen, Li Wang, Ruixia Jiang, Hongzhong Li

“…To address this, this study developed a unified RSEI (URSEI) model, incorporating optimized data selection, composite index construction, normalization using invariant regions, and multi-temporal principal component analysis. …”
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Photocatalytic degradation of iron chelates fertilizers under UV light: a rapid evaluation for hydroponic growing systems by Alejandra Arcas, Silvia Valverde, Juan José Lucena, Sandra López-Rayo

“…Kinetic parameters (order, rate constants and half-life) were determined in selected conditions, showing that both groups of chelates degrade differently under the conditions studied. …”
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Effect of New Mesh Fins on the Heat Storage Performance of a Solar Phase Change Heat Accumulator by Zihan Zhao, Jingzhi Jiang, Jingzhou An

“…Fluent15.0 was used to numerically simulate the heat storage process of the mesh fins heat accumulator with the finite volume method. The composite PCM prepared by adding 10% mass fraction of expanded graphite to paraffin wax was used as the heat storage material. …”
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Health-related quality of life after prosthodontic rehabilitation in patients with COVID-19-associated mucormycosis: A systematic review by Gunjan Chouksey, Rupali Choure, Kritika Singhal

“…Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures an individual’s ability to function optimally in various aspects of life and their subjective sense of well-being across the physical, mental, and social dimensions of health. …”
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Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy and therapeutic index properties for common wound cleansing solutions, focusing on solutions containing PHMB by Watson, Fergus, Chen, Rui, Saint Bezard, Jeanne, Percival, Steven

“…Irrigation using wound cleansing and antiseptic effective solutions during surgical procedures is a key part of SSI prevention. The optimal solution would have minimal cytotoxicity to the patient while maintaining a minimum concentration required for antimicrobial activity necessary to prevent opportunistic pathogens and biofilm formation.Method: A variety of common wound irrigation products, including polyhexanide in various concentrations and compositions, iodine and hypochlorous acid-based solutions, were tested and compared for their activity against pathogens according to the ESKAPE group of nosocomial relevant microbes. …”
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Research on the Polishing Process of Wolter-I Type Grazing Incidence Mirrors. by Song Ding, Shuhai Yao, Liwei Sun, Fangpu Feng, Dongling Chen

“…These values meet the requirements for composite extreme ultraviolet-soft X-ray telescopes. …”
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