Project quality, regulation quality by Elena Mussinelli

“…Greenwashing operations often characterise the private actions of real estate operators, in the absence of checks and controls by the public authorities. The public works sector has long been searching for a better balance of time, cost and quality of works. …”
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Impact of Whole-Fruit Storage Conditions on the Quality of Minimally Processed Pears by Vanessa Cuozzo, Eva Torres, Yanina Pariani, Ana Cecilia Silveira

“…This study evaluated the effect of raw material storage (3 months in regular atmosphere [RA], 3 and 6 months in controlled atmosphere [CA]) on the organoleptic and functional quality of MPF pears packaged in polypropylene (PP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) for 0, 10, and 15 days at 0 °C. …”
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Assessment of Patient Satisfaction with the Results of Total Hip Replacement by A. D. Botvinkin, V. A. Koryak, I. D. Zarva, N. V. Tishkov, O. M. Chernikova, V. A. Sorokovikov

“…We conducted a cohort retrospective study with historical control. The study included 80 patients interviewed ≥ 1 year after the total hip replacement. …”
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The impact of intraoperative neuromonitoring combined with evidence-based nursing on vocal cord function, emotional state, pain, and quality of Life in patients after total thyroid... by Dandan Chen, Kun Shang

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) combined with evidence-based nursing on vocal function, emotional status, pain levels, and quality of life (QoL) in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer.MethodsA single-center randomized controlled trial was conducted. …”
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Effects of mini-dose esketamine–dexmedetomidine combination supplemented intravenous analgesia on postoperative sleep quality in elderly patients after total knee arthroplasty: a p... by Xiaoyan Wang, Xiaoli Ji, Jinfeng Liu, Caicai Liu, Yanhua Luo

“…Both esketamine and dexmedetomidine have been individually demonstrated to have the potential to enhance postoperative sleep quality. However, the effectiveness of mini-dose esketamine–dexmedetomidine supplemented intravenous analgesia on postoperative sleep quality remains to be elucidated.Methods and analysis 110 elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty will be randomly assigned to different regimens of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with a total volume of 100 mL in either the experimental group (sufentanil 1.5 µg/kg+esketamine 25 mg+dexmedetomidine 100 µg) or the control group (sufentanil 1.5 µg/kg+equal vol of placebo, ie, saline). …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of robotic-arm assisted versus manual total knee arthroplasty in the UK by Gurdeep S. Sagoo, Nick D. Clement, Yaneth Gil-Rojas, Nawaraj Bhattarai, Steven Galloway, Jenny B. Baron, Karen Smith, David J. Weir, David J. Deehan

“…Aims: The aim of this study was to estimate the additional cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) of robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) compared to manually performed total knee arthroplasty (mTKA). …”
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Exploring the Impact of Citric Acid on Mitigating Sweet Potato Soft Rot and Enhancing Postharvest Quality by Yixi Chen, Linjiang Pang, Jiacheng Bai, Wenbao Yu, Yueming Zhu, Melvin Sidikie George, Zunfu Lv, Guoquan Lu

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Application of load duration curve to analyze the assimilative capacity of East Tiaoxi watershed by JI Lingye, WANG Fei’er, YU Jie, YE Zhennan

“…In conclusion, the load duration curve is effective in calculating and analyzing assimilative capacity, and this study provides valuable principles for total capacity control in watershed scale.…”
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Reachability of a Soil Phosphorus Target That Satisfies Agricultural Production and Water Quality Goals by Kevin Wallington, Ximing Cai, Dušan Stipanović

“…For a two‐pool phosphorus model, we define a dual management target where (a) plant‐available phosphorus satisfies crop demand but (b) total phosphorus losses meet water quality goals. …”
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The Effects of Hot and Cold Water Treatment on Quality Parameters and Enzymatic Activity in Chestnut by Bülent Akbudak, Murat Çetin, M. Hakan Özer

“…PPO enzymatic activity can successfully control with hot water treatment in 15% CO2, 2% O2 gas combination. …”
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CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF MEDICINAL VEGETABLE RAW MATERIALS OF THE GREATER BURDOCK (ARCTIUM LAPPA L.) ROOTS IN VORONEZH REGION by N. A. Dyakova, A. I. Slivkin, S. P. Gaponov

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NMR metabolomics as a complementary tool to brix-acid tests for navel orange quality control of long-term cold storage by Keeton H. Montgomery, Aya Elhabashy, Maria Del Carmen Reynoso Rivas, Gurreet Brar, V. V. Krishnan

“…A significant responsibility of quality control is conducting periodic product assessments. …”
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Impact of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses for myopia control on quality of life of the children: a qualitative study by Sumita Agarkar, Anuradha Narayanan, Mobashir Fatimah

“…Objective To assess the impact of DIMS (defocus incorporated multiple segments) spectacle lenses on the quality of life of children using it.Methods Separate in-depth interviews were conducted with children using DIMS as a myopia control strategy for at least 1 month and their parents based on prepared guides. …”
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Improving hemodialysis patient depression outcomes with acupuncture: A randomized controlled trial by Xijing Yu, Shuisheng Hua, Engyu Jin, Rong Guo, Hui Huang

“…Results: Following acupuncture treatment, HAMD scores significantly decreased, quality of life scores improved, and biochemical indicators (serum albumin, hemoglobin, transferrin, and total protein levels) showed some improvement, indicating the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating depressive symptoms and enhancing overall health in hemodialysis patients. …”
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The association between global and prime diet quality scores and the risk of bacterial vaginosis: a secondary analysis of case-control study by Sanaz Mehrabani, Mozhgan Hafizi Moori, Morvarid Normohammadi, Marzieh Shoja, Sevda Eskandarzadeh, Seyyedeh Neda Kazemi, Bahram Rashidkhani, Mehran Nouri, Ghazaleh Eslamian

“…Abstract Introduction The present aimed to examine the relationship between Global Diet Quality (GDQ) and Prime Diet Quality (PDQ) scores and the likelihood of bacterial vaginosis (BV) among women. …”
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The Effect of Digital Addiction Training on University Students’ Digital Addiction, Sleep Quality, and Orexin-A Levels: Randomized Controlled Trial by Zehra İncedal Sonkaya, Burak Yazgan

“…Methods This research was designed as a pre-test-post-test experimental study with a control group. Based on power analysis, a total of 42 students were included in the study, with 21 participants in the intervention group and 21 participants in the control group. …”
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Response of Turf Bermudagrass Hybrids to Induced Drought Stress Under Controlled Environment by Mitiku A. Mengistu, Desalegn D. Serba, Matthew M. Conley, Reagan W. Hejl, Yanqi Wu, Clinton F. Williams

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Harnessing a Microbial Consortium and Compost to Control Grapevine Pathogens: A Sustainable Viticulture Strategy for Disease Suppression and Quality Enhancement by Lobna Hajji-Hedfi, Takwa Wannassi, Ahmed M. Abdel-Azeem

“…Biochemical markers, including the total protein content, phenolic content, and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, indicated an improved oxidative stress tolerance. …”
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The effects of mediterranean and Persian diet on sexual function and semen parameters quality among infertile men: a randomized controlled trial by Ali Ghasemi, Amir Mohammad Jaladat, Mohammad Hossein Sharifi, Ali Tavakoli, Haleh Ghaem, Abdolreza Haghpanah

“…Our analysis showed that total score of IIEF was higher in the PMD intervention (P ≤ 0.001). …”
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Effects of aromatherapy on sore throat, nasal symptoms and sleep quality in adults infected with COVID-19: A randomized controlled trial by Hye-Young Kang, Hye Young Ahn, Mi-Jung Kang, Myung-Haeng Hur

“…The participants were randomised into aromatherapy group (AG) and control group (CG). To test experimental treatment effects, the levels of sore throat, nasal symptoms, stress, fatigue and sleep quality were measured at the baseline (pre-test) and after the trial (post-test), using the numerical rating scale for sore throat, stress and fatigue, the Total Nasal Symptoms Score for nasal symptoms, and the Korean Version of Modified Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire for quality of sleep. …”
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