Prevalence of hepatitis coinfection and substance use among antiretroviral therapy clinic clients with hazardous alcohol use in Vietnam. by Jane S Chen, Sara N Levintow, Ha V Tran, Adams L Sibley, Natalie A Blackburn, Teerada Sripaipan, Heidi E Hutton, Vivian F Go, Geetanjali Chander

“…We present a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of alcohol reduction interventions in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam conducted between 2016-2018. We assessed hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) coinfection among PWH reporting hazardous alcohol consumption and examined differences in IDU and alcohol use by coinfection status. …”
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Growth and viability of juvenile humpback grouper (Cromileptes altivelis) supplemented with inorganic and organic selenium by Muhaimin Hamzah, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Nur Bambang Priyo Utomo, Wasmen Manalu

“… This study was conducted to determine the effects of inorganic selenium (sodium selenite) and organic selenium (selenomethionine) supplementation on growth and viability of juvenile humpback grouper (Cromileptes altivelis). …”
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Patch-Level and Neighborhood-Dependency Spatial Optimization Method (PNO): Application to Urban Land-Use Planning to Facilitate Both Socio-Economic and Environmental Development in... by Yuhan Cheng, Xiuyuan Zhang, Qi Zhou, Xiaoyan Dong, Shihong Du

“…The PNO represents land-use patterns in a graph structure, quantifies land-use patterns’ impacts on the population, economy, and land surface temperature, defines the spatiotemporal constraints of land-use optimization considering neighborhood-dependency and optimization sequences, and finally optimizes land uses and their spatial layouts based on a multi-objective genetic algorithm. Experiments were conducted in the urban area of Beijing, and the results suggested that, after optimization, the population and GDP can be improved by 667,323 people (4.72%) and USD 10.69 billion in products (2.75%) in the study area; meanwhile, the land surface temperature can be reduced by 0.12 °C (−0.32%). …”
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Comparing Prednisone and Methotrexate to Off-label Biologic Infliximab for Management of Ocular Uveitis: A Cost-minimization Analysis by William V. Padula, Miguel Cordero-Coma, Taygan Yilmaz, William V. Padula, Michéal J. Gallagher, Jonathan D. Campbell

“…Probabilities, health utilities, and costs were included in the model based on findings from the literature. We conducted univariate sensitivity analyses and a Bayesian multivariate probablistic sensitivity analysis to estimate uncertainty in results. …”
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Regional Elastic Properties of the Achilles Tendon Is Heterogeneously Influenced by Individual Muscle of the Gastrocnemius by Jiping Zhou, Jiafeng Yu, Chunlong Liu, Chunzhi Tang, Zhijie Zhang

“…However, no studies have been conducted to examine the exact correlation between the Achilles tendon and the individual muscle of the gastrocnemius. …”
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Self-Care Behavior Based on Knowledge of Patients with Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study by Sari EA, Mirwanti R, Herliani YK, Pratiwi SH

“…A patient’s knowledge about hypertension can influence their self-care behavior in practice.Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify self-care behaviors among hypertension patients based on their knowledge.Patients and Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on patients with hypertension in primary care. …”
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Experiences and practices of people categorised as being ‘at risk’ based on age during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in the UK and Germany by Susannah Mayhew, Stephanie Drössler, Katharina Wabnitz

“…Inclusion criteria: to be at risk for a severe course of COVID-19 due to age ≥50 years (Germany) and ≥70 years (UK) based on official communication by the respective national public health authority.Exclusion criteria: any form of dementia, pre-existing mental health issues, congenital physical or mental disabilities, being resident in a care home, having a personal relationship to the principal investigator.Methods Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted remotely. Reflexive thematic analysis was carried out to inductively develop themes illustrative of shared patterns of meaning across the whole data set.Results Three main themes are reported. …”
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Quantitative Analysis and Band Gap Determination for CIGS Absorber Layers Using Surface Techniques by Yun Jung Jang, Jihye Lee, Kang-Bong Lee, Donghwan Kim, Yeonhee Lee

“…To enhance the conversion performance of CIGS solar cells, understanding the CIGS structure and composition is a crucial challenge. We conducted a quantitative study to determine the bulk composition of the major elements such as Cu, In, Ga, and Se of four different CIGS photovoltaic cells. …”
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Bacterial Profile of External Ocular Infections, Its Associated Factors, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern among Patients Attending Karamara Hospital, Jigjiga, Eastern Ethio... by Tigist Abebe, Zelalem Teklemariam, Tadesse Shume, Surafel Mekuria, Kedir Urgesa, Fitsum Weldegebreal

“…Institutional-basedcross-sectional study was conducted on 288 conveniently selected patients among patients admitted to Karamara hospital from May 1 to June 30, 2020. …”
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Problems in the formation and implementation of the methodology for investigating homicides related to domestic violence by R. L. Stepaniuk, V. O. Husieva, V. V. Kikinchuk

“…A specific aspect of the formation and practical implementation of the methodology for investigating homicides committed in connection with domestic violence is to take into account the peculiarities of the behaviour and psychology of the offender, the victim and, in some cases, witnesses of domestic violence when choosing means of evidence (investigative actions) and tactics for their conduct. This significantly affects the specification of typical investigative situations of the initial and subsequent stages of the investigation, as well as determines the specific tactics of certain procedural actions, including inspection of the scene, interrogation, involvement of experts, etc.…”
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Catheter replacement combined with antiplatelet therapy in hemodialysis catheter-related right atrial thrombus: a potential treatment approach by Jibo Sun, Yu Liu, Jiehao Chen, Yaojia Zhou, Hong Fan, Qiuyan Zhao

“…This study aims to investigate the efficacy of catheter replacement and antiplatelet therapy in managing hemodialysis CRAT. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study on patients at West China Hospital diagnosed with catheter dysfunction caused by right atrial thrombosis between May 2019 and March 2022. …”
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Automated diagnosis and classification of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures using a convolutional neural network: a retrospective data analysis study by Michael Axenhus, Anna Wallin, Jonas Havela, Sara Severin, Ablikim Karahan, Max Gordon, Martin Magnéli

“…Methods: A retrospective analysis of 7,515 examinations comprising 27,965 images was conducted, with datasets divided into training, validation, and test datasets. …”
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Pharmacokinetics of pradofloxacin, florfenicol, and tulathromycin and response to treatment of steers experimentally infected with Mannheimia hemolytica by Derek M. Foster, Jennifer L. Halleran, Megan E. Jacob, Stephanie Hempstead, Luke B. Borst, Tatiane T. Negrao Watanabe, Hiroko Enomoto, Mark G. Papich

“…Clinical exams and thoracic ultrasound examinations were conducted daily. Animals were euthanized at the end of the study period to assess lung lesions. …”
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Ensemble machine learning-based extrapolation of Penman-Monteith-Leuning evapotranspiration data by Vahid Nourani, Ramin Ahmadi, Yongqiang Zhang, Dominika Dąbrowska

“…PML-V2 improves canopy conductance estimation and incorporates carbon dioxide effects on transpiration via gross primary production. …”
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Effects of intraoperative hypothermia on patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: A retrospective cohort study. by Tashi Penjore, Maliwan Oofuvong, Sunisa Chatmongkolchart, Chanatthee Kitisiripant, Rongrung Rueangchira-Urai, Jaranya Leeratiwong

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A retrospective analysis of 2048 adult laparoscopic surgery patients treated between 2020 and 2021 was conducted at Songklanagarind Hospital, Thailand. Intraoperative hypothermia, defined as a core temperature below 36°C, was recorded as either one or more than one episode. …”
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Geospatial digital mapping of soil organic carbon using machine learning and geostatistical methods in different land uses by Yahya Parvizi, Shahrokh Fatehi

“…Abstract Improper management of soil resources leads to the destruction of soil organic carbon (SOC) stock and, as a result, the reduction of soil quality, as well as accelerating the process of climate change through the release of SOC into the atmosphere. This study was conducted to evaluate potential of different simulation models to map the spatial variability of SOC as affected by land use in a study area in Qarasu watershed in Kermanshah province, west of Iran. …”
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What are the Thoughts of Women Whose Husbands&rsquo; Frozen Testicular Sperm Is Thawed for in vitro Fertilization on the Day of Oocyte Retrieval? A Qualitative Study by He Y, Wei Q, Chen X, Zhang C, Wang Z

“…Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted to gather qualitative data. The Colaizzi 7-step analysis method was subsequently utilized to analyze the interview transcripts and identify emerging themes.Results: The analysis yielded 3 themes: (1) facing challenges and requiring assistance (a. demonstrate a strong desire to acquire professional knowledge; b. demonstrate a strong desire for recognition); (2) overwhelming psychological stress (a. concerns about potential privacy breaches; b. concerns about security issues; c. concerns about the therapeutic efficacy); (3) improving family atmosphere and marital relationships (a. communication between couples has increased.; b. shared expectations for children help couples establish a common goal).Conclusion: It is recommended that healthcare practitioners implement strategies to enhance patient education and awareness surrounding assisted reproductive technology. …”
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International legal status of “unrecognized states” as special political and territorial entities by A. V. Voitsikhovskyi, M. I. Marchuk, Y. S. Logvynenko

“…The purpose of the article is to define the term “unrecognized states”, to conduct a scientific and theoretical analysis of its content and consider the existing preconditions for its formulation, as well as to clarify the place of such political and territorial entities (“unrecognized states”) in international law. …”
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Efficacy of canal disinfectants Temoporfin, carbon nanoparticles, and Er: YAG laser on martens hardness, smear layer removal, and bond strength of glass fiber posts to canal dentin by Abdulaziz Alsahhaf

“…Methods: An in vitro study was conducted utilizing 80 single-rooted extracted human teeth, which were decoronated and subjected to standardized root canal preparation. …”
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Electrocardiographic Assessment of National-Level Triathletes: Sinus Bradycardia and Other Electrocardiographic Abnormalities by Mike Climstein, Kenneth S. Graham, Michael Stapelberg, Joe Walsh, Mark DeBeliso, Kent Adams, Trish Sevene, Chad Harris

“…Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted involving 22 triathletes and 7 sedentary controls. …”
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