Quality improvement of the medication system in a long-term care facility: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study by Ana Ludmila Santos Plauska, Hágabo Mathyell Silva, Juliana de Oliveira Gomes Ramos, Cristiane de Paula Rezende, Mariana Martins Gonzaga do Nascimento

“…An average reduction of 3 hours and 57 minutes in the time spent distributing, preparing, and administering medications was also identified. …”
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Predictive value of systemic immune inflammation index combined with coagulation index in traumatic coagulopathy in patients with severe trauma by Chen Wang, Yongyong Huang, Shiyun Liao, Jiming Song

“…By monitoring these indexes, we can more accurately predict the occurrence of TIC and take effective treatment measures in time.…”
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Evaluation of Short-Term Freeway Speed Prediction Based on Periodic Analysis Using Statistical Models and Machine Learning Models by Xiaoxue Yang, Yajie Zou, Jinjun Tang, Jian Liang, Muhammad Ijaz

“…., traffic flow, travel time, traffic speed, etc.) is a key component of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). …”
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The quality and technological parameters of milk obtained from dairy cows with subclinical mastitis by Magdalena Zalewska, Paulina Brzozowska, Magdalena Rzewuska, Ewelina Kawecka-Grochocka, Daria M. Urbańska, Tomasz Sakowski, Emilia Bagnicka

“…Additionally, contamination with Staph. aureus or Strep. agalactiae had prolonged clotting time, adversely affected curd and whey quality, with curd yield remaining unaltered. …”
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Personalized auricular vagus nerve stimulation: beat-to-beat deceleration dominates in systole-gated stimulation during inspiration - a pilot study by Johannes Tischer, Jozsef Constantin Szeles, Eugenijus Kaniusas

“…A potential avenue is personalization of aVNS based on time-varying cardiorespiratory rhythms of the human body. …”
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Effect of Sling Exercise Therapy on Adolescent Patients with Idiopathic Non-double-curved Scoliosis by Wudong SUN, Qian CAI, Jianye GUO, Xiaorui SHANG, Xianghu ZHAO, Liang XU, Ming MA

“…The both groups were given conventional rehabilitation therapy, which including muscle and fascia relaxation in the concave spine(five minutes a time), respiratory therapy(six times per group, three groups a day, rest for 40 second between two groups), traction therapy(30 minutes a time). …”
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The impact of glucocorticoid receptor transactivation on context-dependent cell migration dynamics by Szonja Polett Pósa, Éva Saskői, Lili Bársony, Lőrinc Pongor, Fanni Fekete, János Papp, Anikó Bozsik, Attila Patócs, Henriett Butz

“…Positive correlation between the GR signature and migration signature at the single-cell level indicated an association between GR activity and cell migration. For the first time, we assessed altered time-lapse migration dynamics in TN breast cancer cells, potentially contributing to cancer progression and prognosis, highlighting that the effects of dexamethasone on breast cancer cell migration are influenced by ER status and treatment duration.…”
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Age, creatinine, and ejection fraction score is a risk factor for acute kidney injury after surgical aortic valve replacement by Tingting Wu, Rui Li, Jing Chen, Xiaqiu Tian, Ran Zhang, Xiaotong Hou

“…BMI >24, history of hypertension, use of ACEI/ARB and β-blocker, and mechanical ventilation time were associated with AKI. Univariate logistic regression indicated that overweight, hypertension, use of ACEI/ARB and β-blocker, and mechanical ventilation time were associated with AKI. …”
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CAR T-cell detection scoping review: an essential biomarker in critical need of standardization by Naomi Taylor, Nirali N Shah, David P Turicek, Victoria M Giordani, Josquin Moraly

“…However, despite apparent uniformity in detection techniques, the specific methods used were highly variable. Detection time points and the number of evaluated time points also ranged markedly and quantitative data were often not reported. …”
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Accurate prediction for electro-oxidation regeneration of chromium- containing waste acid based on artificial neural network by SHI Yaqi, MENG Guangyuan, CHEN Peng, ZHANG Xinwan, FU Tao, YANG Zhengwu, ZHANG Liansheng, ZHANG Lehua

“…Since it was difficult to achieve real-time detection of Cr(Ⅵ) content in this highly acidic system, a study based on artificial neural network was conducted to accurately predict the electro-oxidation regeneration effect of chromium-containing waste acid. …”
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Development and Research of Ion Optics Digital Simulation System for EI Source by Li-na YANG, Xing-chuang XIONG, Zi-long LIU, Xiang FANG

“…The time to pass through the cylindrical lens is shorter than that of the sheet lens under the same ion mass-charge ratio. …”
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The effect of ethanol extract of Aloysia triphylla on anesthesia and improve the physiological parameters of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) after transfer by Ali Hajibeglou, Masoumeh Machanlou, Mohammad Mazandarani, Mohammad Sudagar

“…Results and discussion: The results showed that the elevated concentration of A. triphylla proportionally decreased the time required for sedation and anesthesia induction and upraised the recovery time. …”
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Ukraine’s EU Integration: A Long Way Home by Ilona Sologoub

“…Abstract It is time to admit that while Russia remains an empire and has nuclear weapons, it will always be an existential threat to democracies.…”
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The hydrometra case in a maltese goat by İbrahim Taşal, M. Bozkurt Ataman, D. Ali Dinç

“…A real-time ultrasonographic diagnosis of a hydrometra case In a six-years-old Maltese Goat was described This was confirmed at postmortem examination.…”
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Fungi, Drugs, and Money: New Issues, Old Problems

“…Nature leads this week with a story about a modern potato famine - this time in Russia. Science explores the continuing skirmishes over drug-patent profits.…”
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO REVIEWERS

“… We extend our sincere appreciation to the reviewers listed below of this year (2023) for their valuable time,  thoughtful insights, and constructive feedback, which significantly contributed to the enhancement of  manuscript  …”
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On the Asymptotic Formula of a Bessel’s Functions Product in Intermodulation Analysis by Xie Zhongjie

“…The asymptotic formula, while used for intermodulation analysis, would save a lot of computing time.…”
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Perceived healthiness of sugary drinks and related social norms among adults in five countries: evidence from the International Food Policy Study by Virginie Drolet-Labelle, Christine M. White, Jean Adams, Sharon I. Kirkpatrick, Alejandra Jáuregui, Lilia S. Pedraza, Véronique Provencher, Gary Sacks, James F. Thrasher, Gabriela C. Armendariz, Simón Barquera, David Hammond, Lana Vanderlee

“…This study examined differences in perceived healthiness of sugary drinks and related social norms between countries, over time, and sociodemographic groups and associations with sugary drink intake. …”
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In Vitro Screening and Transfection Concentration Optimization of Cynomolgus Monkey IκBα-siRNA by Zhaoxing Ou, Rui Zeng, Yifan Lin, Si Zhang, Mohammad Alzogool, Peng Zeng, Yuqing Lan

“…The mRNA and protein levels of IκBα were examined by using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) and western blot to screen a pair of candidate valid sequences with the highest inhibitory rate. …”
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Effect of Electroacupuncture on Chondrocyte Apoptosis in Knee Osteoarthritis Rat Based on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway by Yuanyuan ZHANG, Xinyu JIANG, Xihai LI, Mingxia WU

“…In the experimental group 3, points (non-meridian and non-acupoint) of rats were obliquely pricked upward for 3-5 mm, once a day, 15 minutes each time. The three experimental groups received electroacupuncture for 12 weeks, 5 times a week. …”
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