A Novel Technique for Identifying Patients with ICU Needs Using Hemodynamic Features by A. Jalali, P. Ghorbanian, A. Ghaffari, C. Nataraj

“…Then, for each subject, the cumulative sum of membership degree of all four criteria is calculated. Finally, a given subject is classified with the group which has the largest cumulative sum. …”
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Digital PCR detection of microsporidia in household pipe water of patients with microsporidial keratitis by Wararee Sriyuttagrai, Auemphon Mordmaung, Tachpon Techarang, Jakkrit Juhong, Dominik H. Kowanz, Lunla Udomwech

“…Utilizing dPCR analysis, we found that all water samples were contaminated with microsporidia. …”
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Problematic issues of applying the category of “guilt” to legal entities by Yu. M. Zhornokui

“…Some questions remain unresolved: 1) does the category “guilt of a legal entity” exist at all; 2) if there is a legal entity's guilt, so which of the recognized doctrines should be applied - the doctrine of mental conditioning of the offender's behavior or the doctrine of objectively possible care and prudence in the behavior of a participant in a civil legal relationship. …”
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THE EVOLUTION OF THE STRUCTURE BY AGE GROUPS AND THE AGEING OF THE POPULATION IN ROMANIA BETWEEN 1992-2021 by Ionel MUNTELE

“…The ageing of the population has become a problem of maximum interest, in the context of the completion of the demographic transition, especially in European states. Romania, like all of Eastern Europe, is facing the acceleration of this process, against the background of a strong demographic decline after 1990, generated by the drastic decrease in fertility and the massive migration of labor force abroad. …”
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Impact of consumer ethnocentrism on China-Chic product consumption: a multigroup analysis of ethnic attributes by Cuixiang Tie, Yongkang Hou, Yueqiu Lei

“…A web-based study of 458 Chinese consumers revealed that CE was a relatively prominent determinant of CCP consumption compared with product evaluations across all ethnic consumer groups. Compared with that of ethnic minorities, when the evaluation of CCPs was greater, the likelihood that Han Chinese were willing to spend was greater, while it had no effect on ethnic minorities. …”
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Preventing and managing antimicrobial resistance in the African region: A scoping review protocol. by Chinwe Juliana Iwu-Jaja, Anelisa Jaca, Ishmael Festus Jaja, Portia Jordan, Phelele Bhengu, Chidozie Declan Iwu, Joseph Okeibunor, Humphrey Karamagi, Prosper Tumusiime, Walter Fuller, Ali Ahmed Yahaya, Charles Wiysonge, Laetitia Gahimbare

“…The outcomes to be considered include reduction of AMR decreased morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases, increased awareness for rational use of antimicrobials and reduced antibiotic consumption. We will include all types of studies regardless of study designs conducted within the context of the WHO African region. …”
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Inflammatory Characteristics of Stenotic Aortic Valves: A Comparison between Rheumatic and Nonrheumatic Aortic Stenosis by Lars Wallby, Thora Steffensen, Lena Jonasson, Mats Broqvist

“…Infiltration of macrophages was seen in all valves and there were no differences regarding deposition of apolipoprotein. …”
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Digital-Twin-Based Evaluation of Nearly Zero-Energy Building for Existing Buildings Based on Scan-to-BIM by Liang Zhao, Hong Zhang, Qian Wang, Haining Wang

“…In recent years, the global energy environment has become increasingly severe, and the problems such as global warming, soaring carbon emissions, and excessive use of petrochemical energy have attracted increasing attention from all walks of life. The construction industry, which accounts for about 30% of the total energy consumption, needs to effectively manage and use renewable energy. …”
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The Effect of Tapioca Starch Adding on the Characteristics of Wood Pellets from Teak Branch Waste by Santiyo Wibowo, Iwan Gunawan, Gustan Pari

“…The results showed that all parameters met SNI 8021-2014, except for the ash content in the control and 2.5% tapioca treatment.…”
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Assessment of Construction Site Management Practices: A Case Study of a Construction Project in Hargeisa by Abdirisak Mohamed Abdillahi, Savaş Bayram, Zübeyde Özlem Parlak Biçer

“…Such improvements are essential for enhancing project efficiency, reducing costs, and safeguarding the health and safety of workers and all individuals involved in the construction projects. …”
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Antral Brushings and Biopsies for Gastric Campylobacter pylori: A Comparative Study of a Rapid Urease Test, Culture and Histology by Howard M. Estrin, Medhat O. Hassan, Howard S. Carr, Steven J. Czinn

“…If a pathologist is available, the addition of histologic review for C pylori in combination with the brush urease test, will identify virtually all patients with C pylori without the need for culturing this fastidious organism.…”
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Ground GNSS Station Selection to Generate the Global Ionosphere Maps Using the Information Content by Sicheng Wang, Sixun Huang, Hanxian Fang

“…Abstract More and more satellite constellations and ground receivers are available all over the world, and they can provide rich ionospheric remote sensing data sources. …”
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Propithecus verreauxi demography spanning 40 years at Bezà Mahafaly Special Reserve, southwest Madagascar by Joelisoa Ratsirarson, Jeannin Ranaivonasy, Richard Lawler, Isabella Fiorentino, Nelson Rios, Alison Richard

“…Research on these species contributes to significant theoretical issues, including the evolution of mammalian life histories and social systems. Virtually all 107 extant lemur species are threatened with extinction or critically endangered, and a better understanding of demography and the drivers of demographic change is needed to inform management strategies for surviving wild populations. …”
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Thermodynamic properties of the liquid Ag-Bi-Cu-Sn lead-free solder alloys by Garzel G., Kopyto M., Zabdyr L.A.

“…The electromotive force measurement method was employed to determine the thermodynamic properties of liquid Ag-Bi-Cu-Sn alloys using solid electrolyte galvanic cells as shown below: Kanthal+Re, Ag-Bi-Cu-Sn, SnO2 | Yttria Stabilized Zirconia | air, Pt, Experiments were made within temperature interval: 950 - 1300K along four composition paths of constant ratios: XAg : XBi : XCu = 1, XAg : (XBi + XCu) = 3:2 for XBi = XCu, XBi : (XAg + XCu) = 3:2 for XAg = XCu and XCu : (XAg + XBi) = 3:2 for XAg = XBi and tin concentration changing from 0.1 to 0.9 mole fractions, every 0.1. Almost all the results were approximated by straight line equations: EMF vs T, and tin activities were then calculated in arbitrary temperature; measurement results were presented by graphs. …”
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Organizational Culture and Innovation: A Conceptual Framework by Mohd Yunus Majid, Kamal Rizwan Mahadzir, Faridah Maarof

“…The study attempts to bridge the gap by means of a quantitative survey methodological research that explores the influence and relationship between organizational culture and innovation using the all-inclusive and practical-based framework of organizational culture, especially in the context of a Malaysian company. …”
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Clinical, Histological, and Scintigraphic Comparative Study of the Use of Mandibular Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood in Bone Neoformation by Paulo José Pasquali, Rodrigo André Dall’Agnol, Lucas Garcia Rezende, Elizabeth Ferreira Martinez

“…Scintigraphic data showed greater osteogenic activity with mandibular bone marrow blood (G2) at all times evaluated p<0.05. As for the histomorphometric analysis, a greater amount of bone tissue was observed in samples treated with mandibular bone marrow blood (G2) compared to peripheral blood (G1) p<0.05. …”
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The effectiveness of virtual journal clubs on evidence-based practices application by Beth Elenko

“…The OT-KACE is adapted from the Evidence Based Practice (EVP) Knowledge, Attitudes, Access, and Confidence Evaluation (KACE) developed by William Hendricson, School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. All students participated in the VJC as part of their research course sequence. …”
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The effects of quercetin on antioxidant system and some blood parameters in rats exposed to acute cadmium toxicity by İhsan Kısadere, Nurcan Dönmez

“…Blood samples were collected from all animals at fourth day after treatments.<p> <b>Results:</b> The levels of serum SOD, MDA, GSH, catalase, and plasma ALT, AST, GGT, total protein, albumin were detected. …”
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2D mapping of plane stress crack-tip fields following an overload by P. J. Withers, P. Lopez-Crespo, M. Mostafavi, A. Steuwer, J. F. Kelleher, T. Buslaps

“…While the peak crack-tip stress is supressed by the compressive residual stress, the crack-tip stress field changes over each cycle are nevertheless the same for all Kmax cycles except at OL.…”
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Azole-Induced Myositis after Combined Lung-Liver Transplantation by Sofie Happaerts, Michiel Wieërs, Ward Vander Mijnsbrugge, Laurent Godinas, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Robin Vos, Geert M. Verleden

“…Isavuconazole was discontinued, and the corticosteroid dose was temporarily increased, with rapid resolution of all complaints. Our patient is the fourth reported case of voriconazole-induced myositis, and the first whose symptoms relapsed after initiating isavuconazole.…”
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