Effectiveness of PCSK9 inhibitors: A Target Trial Emulation framework based on Real-World Electronic Health Records. by Giulia Barbati, Caterina Gregorio, Arjuna Scagnetto, Carla Indennidate, Chiara Cappelletto, Andrea Di Lenarda

“…Recently (June 2022) the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) modified the eligibility criteria for the use of PCSK9-i. We designed an observational study to estimate the prevalence of eligible subjects and evaluate the effectiveness of PCSK9-i applying a Target Trial Emulation (TTE) approach based on Electronic Health Records (EHR). …”
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Assessing the Efficacy of Gelatin Composite 3D Scaffolds in Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering: An In Vitro Study by Mohammad Mahdi Safikhani, Azadeh Asefnejad, Rouhollah Mehdinavaz Aghdam, Sadegh Rahmati

“…The study focused on designing and 3D printing polymeric scaffolds using a composition of sodium alginate/hyaluronic acid/gelatin (SA/HA/Gel), incorporating heparin as a cardiovascular drug. …”
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Supply of hospitals’ navigation system accessibility for various population groups from the perspective of lean production by A. A. Kurmangulov, S. D. Mazunina, Yu. S. Reshetnikova, N. S. Brynza

“…The accumulated experience in implementing projects with the implementation of the concept of lean production in outpatient medical institutions of the Russian Federation suggests that a rationally designed and deployed navigation system can be an effective tool for visualization in a lean production methodology. …”
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Strategic classification of smart city strategies in developing countries by Mesut Samasti, Emre Cakmak, Alper Ozpinar

“…This research addresses this gap by proposing a novel framework that combines Interval Valued Neutrosophic Sets (IVNS) with the EDAS Method, specifically designed to handle the complexities and uncertainties inherent in developing country contexts.The study extensively reviews existing literature and methodologies applied in similar contexts, identifying key limitations in current approaches and building a robust framework that incorporates both new and established criteria. …”
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Descrição dos primeiros recém-nascidos monitorizados por meio de eletroencefalograma de amplitude integrada em uma maternidade privada do Nordeste do Brasil by Lucas Rocha Barreto de Almeida, Marcos Alves Pavione, Arnon Silva de Carvalho, Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane

“…Maternal and clinical data of the NB were collected through a form designed by the researchers and subsequently subjected to descriptive statistical analysis using R Core Team 2022 software (Version 4.2.2). …”
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Numerical modelling of the impact of coral reef degradation and sea level rise on coastal protection at The Buccoo Reef, Tobago: implications for reef restoration and management st... by Avinash Boodoo, Deborah Villarroel-Lamb

“…Management strategies such as Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and innovative approaches such as the deployment of artificial reefs which are specifically designed to replicate the complex structure and roughness of natural reefs can contribute to wave attenuation by frictional dissipation.…”
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Use of photogrammetry to survey Iron Age rock art motifs in the Côa Valley: the Vermelhosa Rock 3 case study (Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal) by Natália Botica, Luís Luís, Paulo Bernardes

“…Additionally, this study introduces an information system designed to integrate the vector graphics and the motifs characterisation data; this supports enhanced research in the area and promotes improved open access for potential reuse in new interpretations or integration into future projects. …”
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Evaluation of a Surgical Navigation System for Localization and Excision of Nonpalpable Lesions in Breast and Axillary Surgery by Kjirsten A. Carlson, Cristina Checka, Kelly K. Hunt, Jennifer Jung, Christian Bridges, Puneet Singh, Ana Refinetti, Tanya Moseley, Frances Perez, Cody Mayo, Nina Tamirisa

“…SmartClips were placed by designated radiologists using ultrasound (US) or mammographic (MMG) guidance. …”
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An Analysis of Mathematics Education Quality: Case Study of Adiyaman University by Suat Aşkın, Murat Ayan

“…The service offered to the students in universities should be designed and offered in a way to meet the expectations and needs of students. …”
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Clinical trial participation, clinical care, and patient outcomes by practice setting: a real-world database analysis of patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Mantle Cell L... by Debora S. Bruno, Manoj Khanal, Xiaohong Li, Maricer P. Escalon, Katherine Winfree, Lisa M. Hess

“…Objective This study was designed to compare treatment patterns, clinical trial participation, and clinical outcomes among patients with small lymphocytic lymphoma/chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) by site of care.Methods A nationwide electronic health record (EHR)-derived de-identified database was utilized for this study. …”
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Study on the Main Factors of Frequency Variation of LC Resonant Prestress Detection Method by Benniu Zhang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Xingxing Li, Yanpeng Su, Qiang Yin, Jianhui Jiang

“…A steel strand that has an inductive property is designed into the resonant circuit, which can realize the stress measurement of the steel strands by testing the resonant frequency. …”
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PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: TRANSFORMATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING by Марина ШУЛЬГА, Інна КУЗНЄЦОВА, Наталія ПОЛІЩУК

“…The study proposes heuristic methods designed to foster cognitive resilience against informational entropy and to cultivate “flexible thinking” capable of navigating the evolving digital environment. …”
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Early career teachers’ social and emotional competencies, self-efficacy and burnout: a mediation model by Ivana Pikić Jugović, Iris Marušić, Jelena Matić Bojić

“…They suggest that new teachers could benefit from well-structured mentoring and induction programs designed to ease their transition into schools and foster their well-being in the initial years of teaching.…”
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Application of Fuzzy Inference System in Gas Turbine Engine Fault Diagnosis Against Measurement Uncertainties by Shuai Ma, Yafeng Wu, Zheng Hua, Linfeng Gou

“…Additionally, the power-level angle is set as a scheduling parameter to reduce the number of rules in the TSK-based FDI system. The data for designing, training, and testing the proposed FDI strategy are generated using a component-level turbofan engine model. …”
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A green route of antibacterial films production from shrimp (Penaeus monodon) shell waste biomass derived chitosan: Physicochemical, thermomechanical, morphological and antimicrobi... by Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Mohd. Maniruzzaman, Ripon Kumar Saha

“…But, due to the deficiency of the most critical understanding, designing of the biopolymeric materials from natural resources have signified a big challenge. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Eight Medicinal Plants from the Traditional Pharmacopoeia of Niger by Mahamane Idi Issa Abdoulahi, Melogmo Dongmo Yanick Kevin, Tchokouaha Yamthe Lauve Rachel, Hama Hamadou Habibou, Bakasso Sahabi, Alio Sanda Abdelkader, Fabrice Fekam Boyom, Ilagouma Amadou Tidjani

“…This current study was designed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of eight plants used in the traditional pharmacopeia of Niger. …”
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Intelligent Intrusion Detection System Against Various Attacks Based on a Hybrid Deep Learning Algorithm by Bambang Susilo, Abdul Muis, Riri Fitri Sari

“…Our framework is specifically designed to address various attacks, including denial of service (DoS) and Mirai attacks, which are particularly harmful to IoT systems. …”
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An Enhanced Approach Using AGS Network for Skin Cancer Classification by Hwanyoung Lee, Seeun Cho, Jiyoon Song, Hoyoung Kim, Youjin Shin

“…To address this limitation, this study proposes the AGS network, designed to overcome the challenges of small datasets and enhance the performance of skin cancer classifiers. …”
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A scoping review of digital workplace wellness interventions in low- and middle-income countries. by Yi Chiann Thai, Deanna Sim, Tracy A McCaffrey, Amutha Ramadas, Hema Malini, Jessica L Watterson

“…Included studies employed the following study designs: randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) (n = 12), quasi-experimental (n = 4), pilot studies (n = 4), pre-post studies (n = 2) and cohort studies (n = 2). …”
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Investigation of basalt/kevlar fiber-reinforced porcelain filler infused epoxy composite: A viable alternative for marine applications by Prem Anandh. A, P. Sivabalan, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Thandavamoorthy Raja

“…This study investigates the mechanical properties, water absorption capacity, fatigue strength, and microstructural characteristics of a hybrid composite reinforced with basalt and Kevlar fibers and porcelain fillers blended epoxy matrix, designed for marine applications. The composite was fabricated using a hand lay-up technique was used to achieve a uniform distribution of fibers and fillers. …”
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