Hydro-mechanical behavior of two clayey soils in presence of household waste leachates by H. Yonli, B. François, D. Toguyeni, A. Pantet

“…For soils from Nouna, the effective cohesion increases from 3 to 21 kPa with a slight decrease of friction angle; for soils from Boudry a slight increase of cohesion is noticed while friction angle increases from 34 to 37°.CONCLUSIONThis comparative study is of practical use to environmental geotechnics professionals because it shows that the choice in designing a bottom liner must be a compromise between long term hydraulic and mechanical behaviors of soils. …”
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Strengthening research preparedness for crises: lessons from Norwegian government agencies in using randomized trials and quasi-experimental methods to evaluate public policy inter... by Unni Gopinathan, Ingeborg Elgersma, Therese Dalsbø, Mona Bjørbæk, Atle Fretheim

“…Some agencies have internal capabilities for designing and conducting evaluations, while others commissioned such studies to universities and other research institutions. …”
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Examining the Effects of Construction Project Delays on Costs from the Perspective of Stakeholders Using a System Dynamics Approach: Insights from a Commercial Complex Project in Q... by Amirhosein Saffarinia, Hamidreza Yazdani

“…The project schedule is established and approved after signing the contract and designing the plans, however, most of the project managers cannot complete the project on time and projects often overrun their scheduled completion dates. …”
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Localized Drug Delivery in Different Gastrointestinal Cancers: Navigating Challenges and Advancing Nanotechnological Solutions by Hasan AM, Cavalu S, Kira AY, Hamad RS, Abdel-Reheim MA, Elmorsy EA, El-kott AF, Morsy K, AlSheri AS, Negm S, Saber S

“…To overcome these obstacles, nano-drug delivery systems (NDDs) have been designed and proved their potential by exploiting these challenges in favor of offering a specific delivery to the desired target. …”
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The bergen 4-day treatment for panic disorder: a longer-term follow-up by Thorstein Olsen Eide, Bjarne Hansen, Kay Morten Hjelle, Stian Solem, Michael G. Wheaton, Thröstur Björgvinsson, Gerd Kvale, Kristen Hagen

“…Confirming these preliminary results in rigorous study designs is needed. Trial registration The study was approved by the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics of Northern Norway (REK Nord-2021/209619).…”
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Clinical evidence of acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Guangyao Lin, Stella Lim Jin Yie, Shanshan Guo, Xuanling Li, Lianwei Xu

“…There is a need for larger-scale multicenter RCTs using standardised training protocols and more rigorous designs to confirm the conclusions further. Registration: This study was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). …”
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Evaluasi User Experience Aplikasi “J-KOPI (Jember Kota Pintar)” Menggunakan Metode Survei Dengan User Experience Questionnaire Dan User Interview by Pradiptya Kahvi Sugiharto, Satrio Hadi Wijoyo, Mochamad Chandra Saputra

“…Based on these problems, recommendations for improvement were designed, followed by retesting. The improvement results show that it has succeeded in improving the user experience for all aspects of the UEQ questionnaire and the increase in user experience on the UEQ benchmark for the Attractiveness and Stimulation scales reached the "very good" category. …”
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Tracking hydrothermal infiltration within light oil reservoirs using organic geochemical proxies in the Shunbei area of Tarim Basin in China by Jian Gao, Shaojie Li, Huan Li, Zicheng Cao, Huili Li, Feng Geng, Jun Han, Cheng Huang

“…To resolve this puzzle, this study was designed to unravel the potential thermal impact of hydrothermal infiltration on hydrocarbons according to molecular and stable carbon isotopic compositions of oils and associated natural gases, reflectance analysis of solid bitumen, and fluid inclusion thermometry. …”
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Impact of Postshock Transcutaneous Pacing on Chest Compression Quality during Resuscitation: A Simulation-Based Pilot Study by Wojciech Telec, Tomasz Kłosiewicz, Radosław Zalewski, Julia Żukowska-Karolak, Artur Baszko, Mateusz Puślecki

“…Methods. The study was designed as a high-fidelity simulation study. Twenty triple-paramedic teams were invited. …”
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Use of supervised and unsupervised approaches to make zonal application maps for variable-rate application of crop growth regulators in commercial cotton fields by Maria C. da S. Andrea, Cristiano F. de Oliveira, Fabrícia C. M. Mota, Rafael C. dos Santos, Edilson F. Rodrigues Junior, Lucas M. Bianchi, Rodrigo S. de Oliveira, Caio M. de Gouveia, Victor G. S. Barbosa, Marco A. Bispo E Silva

“…Abstract Background Zonal application maps are designed to represent field variability using key variables that can be translated into tailored management practices. …”
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Do Activity Sensors Identify Physiological, Clinical and Behavioural Changes in Laying Hens Exposed to a Vaccine Challenge? by Hyungwook Kang, Sarah Brocklehurst, Marie Haskell, Susan Jarvis, Victoria Sandilands

“…Hens were moved on day 1 to a large experimental room with various designated zones (e.g., litter, perches, nest box), where they wore two sensors (FitBark, TrackLab). …”
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Thyroid function during COVID-19 and post-COVID complications in adults: a systematic review by Anisha Panesar, Palma Gharanei, Natasha Khovanova, Lawrence Young, Dimitris Grammatopoulos, Dimitris Grammatopoulos

“…Long COVID may disrupt the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, which can, in turn, affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis, leading to abnormal thyroid function. This review was designed to systematically capture recent literature on COVID-19-related thyroid dysfunction in the adult population, the prognostic consequences of thyroid dysfunction during COVID-19, and the effects of thyroid dysfunction on patients with long COVID. …”
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Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan dan Loyalitas Pengguna Aplikasi Jenius Menggunakan Model E-S- Qual dan E- Recs- QUal (Studi Kasus: Pengguna Aplikasi... by Alfansya Achmad Mulyadi, Satrio Hadi Wijoyo, Hanifah Muslimah Az-Zahra

“…Abstract Jenius is an application that Bank BTPN has designed to make it easier for the public when managing life finance using a smartphone. …”
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Determinants maintaining healthcare personnel’s motivation during COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda by Makiko Komasawa, Myo Nyein Aung, Christopher Nsereko, Kiyoko Saito, Robert Ssekitoleko, Mitsuo Isono, Motoyuki Yuasa

“…This study investigated challenges faced by HCWs at a designated COVID-19 hospital (‘the Hospital’) and explored determinants of maintaining healthcare personnel’s motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. …”
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The association between 24-h movement behaviours and adiposity among Australian preschoolers: a compositional data analysis by Marga Decraene, Kar Hau Chong, Ty Stanford, Dorothea Dumuid, Penny Cross, Greet Cardon, Vera Verbestel, Marieke De Craemer, Anthony Okely

“…Future studies should address methodological challenges (e.g. recruitment bias that may exist in the parents/children willing to participate versus the general population, recall bias in parent reported sleep duration, or other confounding variables such as diet), use larger and more diverse samples, and consider longitudinal designs. Additionally, focusing on other adiposity indicators, such as waist-to-height ratio or fat percentage, could enhance understanding of these relationships.…”
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Clinical Features and Contributing Factors of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Chinese Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: The Role of Comorbid Symptoms and Polysomnographic Variables by Chuan Shao, Huan Qi, Ruyi Lang, Biyun Yu, Yaodong Tang, Lina Zhang, Xun Wang, Ling Wang

“…The occurrence and severity of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) vary considerably among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. This study was designed to investigate the characteristics of EDS and identify its contributing factors in OSA patients. …”
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Protective Effects of Thalidomide on High-Glucose-Induced Podocyte Injury through In Vitro Modulation of Macrophage M1/M2 Differentiation by Hui Liao, Yuanping Li, Xilan Zhang, Xiaoyun Zhao, Dan Zheng, Dayue Shen, Rongshan Li

“…During the experiment, the supernatants of (HG)-treated and (Tha)-treated macrophages, designated as (HG) MS and (Tha) MS, were simultaneously collected and processed. …”
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The Change of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index Independently Predicts Survival of Colorectal Cancer Patients after Curative Resection by Qingqing Chen, Haohao Wu, Xinwei Guo, Ke Gu, Wenjie Wang, Xiaochen Chen, Shengjun Ji, Hui Yang, Jiahao Zhu

“…However, little information is available concerning the change of the SII (∆SII) in colorectal cancer (CRC) after curative resection. This study was designed to evaluate the role of ∆SII in CRC patients who received surgery. …”
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USC-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles-Functionalized Scaffolds Promote Scarless Vaginal Defect Repair via Delivery of Decorin and DUSP3 Proteins by Xu Y, Li J, Qiu Y, Wu F, Xue Z, Liu B, Fan H, Zhou Y, Wu Q

“…Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) encapsulate diverse bioactive components, making them potential therapeutic agents. Designing functional scaffolds that incorporate sEVs is a promising approach for scarless vaginal defect repair.Methods: sEVs-loaded scaffolds were developed through electrostatic interactions between negatively charged sEVs secreted by urine-derived stem cells (USC-sEVs) and positively charged human acellular amniotic membranes. …”
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Meta-synthesizing of Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility: External Stake-holders Approach by Maryam Khalatbari Moazam, Hamidreza Yazdani, Naser Asgari

“…The data sources for this investigation included a curated selection of articles from international scientific databases, carefully chosen based on stringent criteria designed specifically for the meta-synthesis process. …”
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