EVALUATION OF POLYMORPHONUCLEAR IMMUNE CELLS IN BIOCOMPATIBILITY TEST DFLP SPONGE CARTILAGE SCAFFOLD, ADIPOSE-DERIVED MSC AND SECRETOME WITH CARTILAGE INJECTION MODEL by Brilliant Citra Wirashada, Dwikora Novemberi Utomo, Lukas Widhiyanto

“…Results: Research observations performed three times in the first, third, and seventh days. The results showed a small number of average Neutrophil (Neutrophil granulated) and PMN (segmented Neutrophils) cells both in the P2 and P3 groups compared with the control and the P1 group. …”
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Understanding the Operational Efficiency of Bicycle-Sharing Based on the Influencing Factor Analyses: A Case Study in Nanjing, China by Beibei Hu, Yunfeng Gao, Jiechen Yan, Yue Sun, Yang Ding, Ji Bian, Xianlei Dong, Huijun Sun

“…During morning and evening rush hours, only less than 10% of rental stations have high inflow and outflow, and there is an imbalance of inflow and outflow for the same rental station at different times of the day. (3) The stepwise regression results show that the inflow and outflow of bicycle-sharing rental stations are mainly affected by the distribution of traffic, education, entertainment, medical, and other functional zones near the stations. …”
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Evaluation of Different Rates of Ampligo Insecticide against Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith); Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the Coastal Savannah Agroecological Zone of... by Michael Y. Osae, Justice O. Frimpong, Joshua O. Sintim, Benjamin K. Offei, Dinah Marri, Selorm E. K. Ofori

“…Treatments applied to maize were arranged in a randomised complete block design and replicated three times. Ampligo rates caused a very significant (p < 0.05) reduction in FAW at 21 and 28 days after maize emergence. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of custom implant abutment design for enhanced bone remodeling in single-crown implants using 3D finite element analysis by Pongsakorn Poovarodom, Chaiy Rungsiyakull, Jarupol Suriyawanakul, Qing Li, Keiichi Sasaki, Nobuhiro Yoda, Pimduen Rungsiyakull

“…The standard deviation of density showed more uniform bone apposition, with the optimum model showing values 2 to 6 times lower than the original over 12 months. The cancellous bone showed a similar trend. …”
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Investigating the mechanistic role of oxidative stress in brain–gut axis disruption in rat model by Akeem Babatunde Sikiru, Stephen Acheneje Egena, Muhyideen Adio Kilani, Morufat Eniola Azeez, Maryam Nahari Adam, Ahmad Abdullahi

“…Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-derived endotoxin was intraperitoneally injected into Sprague Dawley rats at varying doses of 250, 500, 750, and 1,000 μg per kg body weight four times weekly. The intestinal oxidative stress markers (superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA)) and WBC differentials (WBCs, lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils) were measured. …”
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Fine Particle pH and its Impact on PM2.5 Control in a Megacity of Central China by Mingming Zheng, Ke Xu, Lianxin Yuan, Nan Chen, Menghua Cao

“…While pH changes in winter were three times those in the other seasons, and NHx changes was suggested as the indicator of PM2.5 pH variation in winter. …”
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Conflits armés et environnement by Al–Hamandou Dorsouma, Michel-André Bouchard

“…Not much can be done during the actual conflict phase, but a number of International legal instruments do exist that deal with the Protection of the Environment in war times; belligerents should be duly informed and reminded of those as preventive and protective measures of the environment. …”
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Characterization of patients admitted with pneumonia and a negative diagnostic test for COVID-19 in the intensive care unit by Rodolfo Javier Rivero Morey, Lietter Aguilar Jure, Yenisel Chang Cuesta, Inte Santana Carballosa, Victor René Navarro Machado, Lya del Rosario Magariño Abreus

“…<strong><br />Conclusions</strong>: during the epidemiological situation caused by COVID-19, patients were admitted to intensive care units with a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia not related to the SARS-Cov-2 virus. Timely treatment, in some cases artificial mechanical ventilation, even prolonged, contributed to the low lethality and discharge with a better quality of life.…”
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Strawberry plant growth enhancement: Effects of artificial light and methyl jasmonate-salicylic acid treatments on physiology and metabolism by M. Adrian, Roedhy Poerwanto, Eiichi Inoue, Deden Derajat Matra

“…While the treatments did not significantly affect shoot growth (initially 1.5–2 cm, increasing 3–5 times by day 3), chlorophyll content, or fruit sugar levels, notable effects were observed in leaf glucose accumulation. …”
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IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE GROWTH, YIELD, AND SUNFLOWER CULTIVAR PERFORMANCE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF PLANT DENSITY. by Sinan A. Abas, Zeyad A. Abdulhamed, Nihad M. Abood

“… To determine the impact of climate change on the growth and yield of sunflower when planted at two different climatic times, a field experiment was conducted in Anbar Governorate, specifically in the Ramadi district, in the fields of one of the farmers. …”
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Setting and Reaching Targets with Computer-Assisted Cochlear Implant Fitting by Bart Vaerenberg, Geert De Ceulaer, Zoltán Szlávik, Patrizia Mancini, Andreas Buechner, Paul J. Govaerts

“…For each patient, 66 measurable psychoacoustical outcomes were recorded several times after cochlear implantation: free field audiometry (6 measures) and speech audiometry (4), spectral discrimination (20), and loudness growth (36), defined from the A§E test battery. …”
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Leveraging the Aspects of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice as an Alternative to Prevent Detrimental Impacts of Stunting by Novia Luthviatin, Ninna Rohmawati, Dwi Martiana Wati, Jihan Darmaningtyas, Yessinia Hanatha Pasha

“…All students received nutritional health education through drama performances and lectures about healthy food and practiced bringing healthy packed meals at certain times. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and Friedman test. …”
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Comparing the effects of computerized versus manual methods of identifying point-specific acupuncture as an adjunct to physiotherapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis: A ran... by Lee Chai Li, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Tan Chee Hou, Angeline Low Ann Je, Lee Zi Lin, Tay Yan Ling, Peng Yan

“…Outcome measures, including the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, active knee flexion range, Timed Up and Go test, Visual Analog Scale for pain, Short Form-36 health survey, and Personal Integrated Energetics score, will be assessed at baseline and immediately post-intervention. …”
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Artificial intelligence as an asset for the improvement of decision-making cycle in military operations by Pavić Aleksandar M., Jelić Dragan R., Đokić Miodrag S.

“…Managing such a large volume of information and making timely decisions can be a major challenge for commanders unless they have appropriate tools and adequate support. …”
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Determining prognostic factors in the treatment of primary hemifacial spasm: Clinical outcomes and complications. A literature review by Juan Carlos Acevedo-González, Alex Taub-Krivoy, Julian Alfonso Sierra-Peña, Julian Geronimo Lizarazo

“…Conclusions: PHFS significantly impacts patients' lives, necessitating timely surgical intervention if initial treatments fail. …”
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Evaluation of an acne lesion detection and severity grading model for Chinese population in online and offline healthcare scenarios by Na Gao, Jiaping Wang, Zheng Zhao, Xiao Chu, Bin Lv, Gangwen Han, Yuan Ni, Guotong Xie

“…Abstract Accurate acne severity grading is crucial for effective clinical treatment and timely follow-up management. Although some artificial intelligence methods have been developed to automate the process of acne severity grading, the diversity of acne image capture sources and the various application scenarios can affect their performance. …”
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The HLA-Cw12 Allele Is an Important Susceptibility Allele for Psoriasis and Is Associated with Resistant Psoriasis in the Turkish Population by Nahide Onsun, Serpil Pirmit, Dilek Ozkaya, Şirin Çelik, Aylin Rezvani, F. Pelin Cengiz, Cigdem Kekik

“…HLA-C⁎06 and HLA-C⁎12 were significantly more frequent in the psoriasis group. HLA-C⁎06 was 4.11 times more common in psoriasis patients. An increase in PASI (Psoriasis Area Severity Index) scores was compatible with HLA-C⁎12 positivity. …”
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Development of low-pressure polymeric membrane incorporated with powdered activated carbon and nanosilica for groundwater applications by Pei Ling Soo, Ling Yong Wong, Lai Peng Wong, Kin Yang Wong

“…The membranes’ performance is tested multiple times to evaluate for their pure water permeation, groundwater filtration flux, the effectiveness of groundwater turbidity, colour, chemical oxygen demand (COD), iron, and lead removal. …”
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The effectiveness of rural community health workers in improving health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Neema Kaseje, Meghna Ranganathan, Monica Magadi, Kevin Oria, Andy Haines

“…Background Rural community health workers [CHWs] play a critical role in improving health outcomes during non-pandemic times, but evidence on their effectiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic is limited. …”
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Parents’ views and experiences of raising babies born with cleft lip and palate: a qualitative study by Delaram Alinezhad, Farnoosh Mohammadi, Mohammad Javad Kharazifared, Mahdia Gholami, Sarvin Sarmadi, Samaneh Razeghi

“…The diagnosis theme was associated with timing. Key concerns within the psychosocial experiences theme included initial reactions, pressure from society, the child’s future in the community, hiding from family, feeling guilty about the anomaly, and couples’ relationships. …”
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