Identifying and prioritizing appropriate strategies for customer loyalty in a mass environment (case study: clothing house) by Zahra Joorbonyan, Ali Sorourkhah, Seyyed Ahmad Edalatpanah

“…The outputs of the proposed approach indicate that considering the country's foreseeable future conditions, higher-priority strategies minimize environmental risks and their impact on the business.Originality/Value: The problem of choosing a customer loyalty strategy is a decision-making problem that can be addressed with the help of decision-making knowledge. …”
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Comparing Clinical Outcomes of Five-Strand Hamstring Tendon Autograft and Quadrupled Hamstring Tendon Autograft for Single Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Filip... by Albert Ian Villegas, Emmanuel Roy Mata, Jose Antonio San Juan, John Rey Go, Vick Roland Ladica

“…IKDC scores showed no significant differences between the two groups in pre- or postoperative outcomes at six months and one year. Complications were minimal, with no significant difference found. Conclusion: Both the five-strand and quadrupled techniques demonstrated similar demographics, graft dimensions, and clinical outcomes, indicating comparable functional results and safety profiles. …”
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Effect of Pulsed Electric Field on the Cations Removal from Salt-Affected Soils to Optimize Energy Use Efficiency in Reclamation by Ahmed Abou-Shady

“…Lastly, in order to minimize the overall energy consumption, it is strongly advised that the pulsed mode of the electric field be used while reclaiming salt-affected soil.…”
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Medical honey for canine nasal intertrigo: A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, adaptive clinical trial to support antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary dermatology. by Gabrielle Brosseau, Nadia Pagé, Caroline de Jaham, Jérôme R E Del Castillo

“…Intertrigo is a skin fold dermatitis often requiring recurrent treatment with topical antiseptics or antibiotics, which can select antimicrobial resistance. To minimize this risk, we tested the effectiveness of medical-grade Manuka honey at treating intertrigo as compared to a placebo hydrogel. …”
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Short-Term Postoperative Pain and Function of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy versus Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Single-Segment Lumbar Disc Herniation:... by Weihao Zhu, Yu Yao, Jie Hao, Wenbin Li, Feng Zhang

“…Spinal surgery is gradually moving toward minimally invasive surgery, but there is still some lack of knowledge about the Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) technique that has been hotly debated in recent years. …”
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes in Rwanda (CAPT1D) Phase I: Prospective Observational Feasibility Study by Jason Baker, Giacomo Cappon, Jean Claude Habineza, Corey H Basch, Steven Mey, Diana L Malkin-Washeim, Christian Schuetz, Niyonsenga Simon Pierre, Etienne Uwingabire, Alvera Mukamazimpaka, Paul Mbonyi, Sandhya Narayanan

“… Abstract BackgroundThe development of minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) has transformed diabetes management. …”
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Performance of a Toric, Monthly, Soft Contact Lens in Digital Device Users by Pucker AD, Franklin QX, Perkins AF, May K, Kannarr SR, Bromley M, Lievens C

“…When evaluating CL comfort with the VAS, comfort did not differ across the month at each time point (all p-value ≥ 0.16), yet CL comfort did decrease minimally across the wear day (all p-value < 0.001).Conclusion: These data suggest that the monthly study CLs can provide an excellent wearing experience for those with frequent digital device use.Keywords: contact lens, astigmatism, comfort, digital eye strain, quality of life…”
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Lubricity potentials of Azadirachta indica (neem) oil and Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) oil extracts and their blends in machining of mild steel material by Ignatius Echezona Ekengwu, Ikechukwu Geoffrey Okoli, Obiora Clement Okafor, Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa, Joseph Chikodili Ogu

“…Results indicated neem oil surpassed tiger nut oil and conventional oils in minimizing cutting temperatures and enhancing surface quality, achieving a desirability value of 0.85428 under optimal conditions. …”
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An analysis on the economic development and deforestation by E.S. Siregar, S.U. Sentosa, A. Satrianto

“…Renewable energy can be a reliable source of energy that will help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while also minimizing environmental impacts.…”
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Validation of the shortest version of the eating attitude test (EAT-7) as a screening tool for disordered eating in patients with first-episode schizophrenia by Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Youssef Boukadida, Majda Cheour, Souheil Hallit

“…This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the shortest version of the EAT (EAT-7) among newly-diagnosed patients with schizophrenia who had minimal exposure to antipsychotics at the start of the study. …”
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Hiperurisemia pada Pra Diabetes by Ellyza Nasrul, Sofitri .

“…<br />Hiperurisemia adalah keadaan kadar asam urat dalam darah lebih dari 7,0 mg/dL.Pra diabetes adalah subjek yang<br />mempunyai kadar glukosa plasma meningkat akan tetapi peningkatannya masih belum mencapai nilai minimal<br />untuk kriteria diagnosis diabetes melitus (DM). …”
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Role of Dolutegravir/Lamivudine in the Management of Pregnant People Living with HIV-1: A Narrative Review by William R. Short, Parul Patel, Gustavo Verdier, Ana Puga, Vani Vannappagari, Annemiek de Ruiter, Bryn Jones

“…Abstract Lowering viral load during pregnancy is regarded as the most important method of reducing human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) vertical transmission risk, and minimizing fetal exposure to drugs is a guiding principle during pregnancy. …”
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Effects of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programme on submaximal exercise in Tunisian patients with long-COVID19: A randomized clinical trial by Rania Kaddoussi, Hadhemi Rejeb, Amine Kalai, Eya Zaara, Naceur Rouetbi, Zohra Ben Salah Frih, Piotr Zmijewski, Helmi Ben Saad

“…In the IG, the 1.5-point decrease in mMRC and the 168 m increase in 6MWD exceeded the recommended minimal clinical important differences of 1 point and 30 m, respectively. …”
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Environmental trade-offs of meeting nutritional requirements with a lower share of animal protein for adult subpopulations by J. Aubin, F. Vieux, S. Le Féon, M. Tharrey, J.L. Peyraud, N. Darmon

“…The diets were modeled to include the minimum share of animal protein in total protein that met nutrient requirements and did not increase costs. The new diets also minimized the difference in the quantity of food from those of observed (OBS) diets. …”
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Astigmatism and maternal myopia as important factors affecting success rate of DIMS lens treatment by Christof Meigen, Adrienne Csutak, Patricia Domsa, Éva M Bankó, Judit Körtvélyes, Rita Széchey, Krisztina Lantos, Zoltán Zsolt Nagy

“…Patients reported consistent satisfaction with treatment, with minimal side effects, which diminished over the year.Conclusion In the European population, astigmatism, young age and severe maternal myopia are risk factors for suboptimal outcomes following DIMS therapy. …”
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Clinical Utility of a Structured Program to Reduce the Risk of Health-Related Quality of Life Impairment after Discharge from Intensive Care Unit: A Real-World Experience by Angelica Venni, Francesca Ioia, Silvia Laviola, Francesca Frigieri, Alessandra Pieri, Simona Marilli, Daniela Balzi, Piercarlo Ballo, Stefano Gori, Diletta Guarducci

“…In this real-world analysis that lacks a control group, patients who used a program aimed at minimizing the risk of HRQoL deterioration and PICS reported a good perception of their state of health with a relatively low prevalence of PICS.…”
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Sero-epidemiological Study of Toxoplasma gondii among Pregnant Women in Akre City by Hogir Mohammed Shukri Saadi, Ahmed Jumaa Ahmed

“…In the conclusion, toxoplasmosis is widespread in the area which requires raising awareness among pregnant women to decrease T. gondii infection and subsequently minimize possibilities of congenital transmission. …”
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Enhanced vehicle routing for medical waste management via hybrid deep reinforcement learning and optimization algorithms by Norhan Khallaf, Osama Abd-El Rouf, Abeer D. Algarni, Mohy Hadhoud, Ahmed Kafafy

“…Despite this trade-off, the algorithm’s ability to minimize fleet size while fully utilizing vehicle capacity makes it the optimal choice in scenarios where these factors are critical. …”
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Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy or Sacrohysteropexy with or Without Burch Colposuspension: The Results of 36 Patients in Our Clinic by İlknur İnegöl Gümüş, Önder Sürgit, Nilüfer Akgün, İkbal Kaygusuz, Deniz Hızlı

“…CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy or sacrocolpopexy with Burch colposuspension offer minimally invasive approaches and excellent definitive treatment option for patients with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence with long-term success rates ranging from 93-99%. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Enhancing MPPT performance for partially shaded photovoltaic arrays through backstepping control with Genetic Algorithm-optimized gains by Serge Raoul Dzonde Naoussi, Kenfack Tsobze Saatong, Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Mohit Bajaj, Mohamed Louzazni, Milkias Berhanu, Salah Kamel

“…This optimization technique expedites the tracking process and minimizes oscillations in the GMPP. The adaptability of the learning algorithm to specific conditions improves energy generation, even in the challenging environment of Maroua. …”
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