Cost-effectiveness of vector control for supplementing mass drug administration for eliminating lymphatic filariasis in India. by Donald S Shepard, Aung K Lwin, Sunish I Pulikkottil, Mariapillai Kalimuthu, Natarajan Arunachalam, Brij K Tyagi, Graham B White

“…The arms were: MDA alone (the standard of care); MDA plus VCS (expanded polystyrene beads covering the water surface in wells and cesspits to suppress the filariasis vector mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus); and MDA plus VCI (VCS plus insecticidal pyrethroid-impregnated curtains [over windows, doors, and eaves). Economic costs in 2010 US$ combined government and community inputs from household to state levels. …”
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TMPRSS2 as a Key Player in Viral Pathogenesis: Influenza and Coronaviruses by Gilmara Barros de Lima, Everton Nencioni, Fábio Thimoteo, Camila Perea, Rafaela Fuzaro Alves Pinto, Sergio Daishi Sasaki

“…As we uncover more about TMPRSS2’s role in pathogenesis, it could open new doors for therapies to combat future outbreaks.…”
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METHOD FOR EFFECTIVE SEPARATION OF MICROPLASTIC PARTICLES FROM BOTTOM SEDIMENTS by V.O. Iemelianov, Ye.І. Nasiedkіn, T.S. Kukovska, S.M. Dovbysh

“…The SSI "MorGeoEcoCenter of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine" within the framework of the international project "Developing Optimal and Open Research Support" for the Black Sea (DOORS) (https://www.doorsblacksea.eu/) conducts research on the distribution of microplastics in the bottom sediments of the shelf areas of the western parts, as well as coastal deposits of the northwestern part of the Black Sea. …”
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مدى جاهزیة المکتبات العامة المصریة للتصدى للازمات و للکوارث by د. محمد سعید محمد سعید

“…One ofthe most important library proposals to support crisis and disaster prevention is toenhance the internal security of the library by placing iron on windows and doors,The purchase of robbery detection devices, the functioning of a virtual evacuationsimulation system and training in all forms of crisis.Results1. …”
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Global scenario of silica-associated diseases: A review on emerging pathophysiology of silicosis and potential therapeutic regimes by Prasad Sherekar, Sanvidhan G. Suke, Archana Dhok, Srikant Malegaonkar, Shrikrishna A. Dhale

“…The preclinical findings open the doors to clinical trials for operational and regenerative nanoformulations, which eventually create a positive change in medical practice. …”
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A comprehensive review on 4D printing and applications of thermo-induced shape memory polymers by Jian Li, Zhihong Liang, Tengjie Li, Qiang Wan, Xicheng Huang, Qianhua Kan

“…This knowledge will open new doors for innovative applications. Finally, the current research status is summarized, and the existing research gaps and future development directions are pointed out. …”
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A first screening of black carbon concentrations whilst commuting by diesel-fuelled buses in Montevideo, Uruguay by Admir Créso Targino, Camila Couto da Costa, Patricia Krecl

“…Notably, BC concentrations were significantly higher at traffic lights and bus stops, where stop-and-go driving patterns and idling contribute to increased emissions, while the constant opening and closing of doors allows outside air to infiltrate. We found a positive trend between traffic volume and median BC concentrations, consistent with previous studies conducted in other cities. …”
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Purchasing Intentions toward Fast Food: The Mediating Role of Consumer Attitudes toward Fast Food by Jian Xue, Wenjing Zhang, Zeeshan Rasool, Mohsin Ali Khan, Ahmad Imran Khan, Anum Afzal Khan, Syed Arslan Abbas

“…The fast food industry is developing rapidly, opening new doors for various stakeholders. The objective of the study is to identify the impact of knowledge of fast food on the desire to buy fast food, study its impact on fast food purchasing intentions, and uncover the effect of fast food attitudes on consumers’ purchasing intentions and intention patterns. …”
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Neglected Questions on the “Forgotten War”: South Korea and the United States on the Eve of the Korean War by Mark Caprio

“…The breakup of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s prodded open the archival doors of once closed regimes releasing interesting information on Soviet-North Korean-Chinese relations during the Cold War. …”
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The analysis of thermal performance of radiation life support system based on experimental data by V. I. Karagusov, A. V. Zinovieva

“…Their development requires a fairly large amount of initial data, such as the parameters of the premises, the required temperature, volume, thermal insulation of walls, floors and ceilings, the design of windows and doors, orientation to the cardinal points, the angles of inclination of the roof slopes, etc. …”
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On-Site Evaluation and Improvement Strategies of Radiation Occupational Hazard Prevention and Control Effectiveness in Medical Institution Construction Projects by Xie HX, Zhang MQ, Li ZX, Zhao HL

“…Additionally, higher monitoring values were identified at doors, door gaps, and cable penetration points in equipment rooms. …”
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Large Scale Experiments Representing a Containment Natural Circulation Loop during an Accident Scenario by R. Kapulla, G. Mignot, S. Paranjape, M. Andreani, D. Paladino

“…During normal operation these zones are separated and in the case of an accident they become either connected by the opening of rupture disks, convective foils, and dampers or connected by bursting of doors and opening of other connections between compartments. …”
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Designing and testing novel artificial shelter traps to mass-trap overwintering brown marmorated stink bugs: a proof-of-concept study in Northwestern China by Jin-Ping Zhang, Gonzalo Avila, Gang Ma, Qian-Qian Mi, Adriana Najar-Rodriguez, Ju-Hong Chen, Chun-Sen Ma, Feng Zhang

“…Conclusions Our results showed that traps made of black corflute with slit doors were generally preferred by overwintering BMSB. …”
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Efficacy and safety of various drug combinations in treating plaque Psoriasis: A meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Nayak Snehasis, Karshe Haji Ali, Pendyala Siri, Ngabo Herve, Sayed Zafar

“…These findings suggest that personalized treatment plans could improve outcomes; however, confirmation through larger trials is crucial before wider use. This opens doors to research on optimal combinations for individual patients.…”
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Seasonal analysis of indoor and outdoor ratios of PM2.5 and PM10 in Bangkok and Chiang Mai: A comparative study of haze and non-haze episodes by Wissanupong Kliengchuay, Sarima Niampradit, Narut Sahanavin, William Mueller, Susanne Steinle, Miranda Loh, Helinor Jane Johnston, Sotiris Vardoulakis, San Suwanmanee, Walaiporn Phonphan, John W. Cherrie, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa

“…Thus, people should close doors/windows during the haze as well as non-haze episode to avoiding the pollutant accumulation.…”
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Monitoring of environmental gases and calf health in Italian Mediterranean buffalo herd by Simona Leonetti, Monica Ambrosio, Mirko Scamardella, Chiara Caso, Angelo Coletta

“…The calves analysed are all housed in completely closed structures equipped with doors and windows, usually left open in the summer, and closed in the winter. …”
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The Use of Insecticide-Treated Curtains for Control of Aedes aegypti and Dengue Virus Transmission in “Fraccionamiento” Style Houses in México by Maria A. Loroño-Pino, Ana Uitz-Mena, Claudia M. Carrillo-Solís, Rocío J. Zapata-Gil, Dora M. Camas-Tec, Lourdes G. Talavera-Aguilar, Rosa C. Cetina-Trejo, Luis F. Flores-Flores, María C. Puc-Tinal, Clara Caamal-Jiménez, Guadalupe Reyes-Solís, Julián E. García-Rejón, Karla Saavedra-Rodriguez, Lars Eisen, Thomas J. Keefe, William C. Black IV, Barry J. Beaty

“…We investigated the utility of pyrethroid-treated window curtains to reduce both the abundance of Ae. aegypti and to prevent dengue virus (DENV) transmission in fraccionamiento housing. Windows and doors of fraccionamiento homes in urban/suburban areas, where Ae. aegypti pyrethroid resistance associated with the Ile1016 knock down resistance (kdr) mutation in the voltage gated sodium channel gene was high, and in rural areas, where kdr resistance was low, were fitted with either insecticide-treated curtains (ITCs) or non-treated curtains (NTCs). …”
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Implementasi Simple Additive Weight pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerima Bantuan Stimulan Perumahan Swadaya Berbasis Web di Dinas Perumahan dan Kawasan Pemukiman Kota Magelang by Eko Joko Pamungkas, Uky Yudatama, Emilya Ully Artha

“…The criteria that must be met to get this Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance are Conditions of Roof, Walls, Doors & Windows, Floor, Foundation, Sanitation, and prospective recipients must be Indonesian citizens and have a certificate of title to the land of the house. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and perception of Pakistani populations toward monkeypox: a cross-section study by Humayun Yousaf, Abdul Qadeer, Muhammad Sohail, Maqbool Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Zakir Khan, Dalia Fouad, Yu-Chia Liu, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen

“…At the same time, 77.66% (2691) responded that they would perform hand hygiene after touching the patients’ surroundings, like beds, tables, doors, etc.ConclusionsMaximum research participants showed good attitudes and knowledge about Mpox. …”
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DIFFERENT CERVICAL LAMINOPLASTY TECHNIQUES - UPDATE AND SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by FRANCISCO ALVES DE ARAÚJO JÚNIOR, JURANDIR MARCODES RIBAS FILHO, OSVALDO MALAFAIA, ALUÍZIO AUGUSTO ARANTES JÚNIOR, GUILHERME HENRIQUE WEILER CECCATO, PEDRO HELO DOS SANTOS NETO

“…ABSTRACT This review aims to update the cervical laminoplasty techniques described in the literature and perform a systematic review of the open-door (ODL) and French-door (FDL) laminoplasties. …”
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