Physiological Properties of Supragranular Cortical Inhibitory Interneurons Expressing Retrograde Persistent Firing by Barbara Imbrosci, Angela Neitz, Thomas Mittmann

“…Here we show that trains of ectopically generated APs can be induced in a large portion of neocortical layer 2/3 GABAergic interneurons following a somatic depolarization inducing hundreds of APs. …”
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N-Losses and Energy Use in a Scenario for Conversion to Organic Farming by Tommy Dalgaard, Chris Kjeldsen, Nicholas J. Hutchings, Jorgen F. Hansen

“…A pilot scenario was carried out, where predicted changes in N-losses and E-uses following conversion to organic farming in areas with special interests in clean groundwater were compared. …”
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Strategic guidelines on the development of renewable energy sources by O.А. Mykoliuk, V.М. Bobrovnyk

“…The following results are obtained: the main conditions for developing RE are determined; some relevant issues of energy efficiency and assurance of Ukraine’s energy security are justified; significant potential of Ukraine’s renewable energy industry is discovered and analyzed; target values Ukraine seeks to achieve with the help of the energy generated from RES in final energy consumption are analyzed; the main criteria for developing Ukraine’s fuel and energy complex are revealed and the key branch ratio values of the state’s energy balance are determined.…”
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Usefulness of Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera for Screening of Postoperative Surgical Site Infection after the Nuss Procedure by Kenya Fujita, Masahiko Noguchi, Shunsuke Yuzuriha, Daisuke Yanagisawa, Kiyoshi Matsuo

“…Furthermore, this camera is potentially suitable for many situations in infection monitoring following subcutaneous implant surgery.…”
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Guy’s Stone Score (GSS) Based on Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Findings Predicting Upper Pole Access Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Outcomes by Bannakij Lojanapiwat, Pattara Rod-Ong, Pruit Kitirattrakarn, Wilaiwan Chongruksut

“…To predict the success rate and complications following percutaneous nephrolithotomy via the upper pole using the Guy’s Stone Score (GSS) based on the findings of a preoperative intravenous pyelogram (IVP). …”
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Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Lentil Byproduct on Performance and Oxidative Stability of Eggs in Laying Quail by Metin Çabuk, Serdar Eratak, Hatice Basmacioğlu Malayoğlu

“…One hundred and sixty-eight 11-week-old laying quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) were fed one of the following three diets: (1) control: basal diet with no lentil (Lens culinaris L.) byproduct; (2) inclusion of 10% lentil byproduct; (3) inclusion of 20% lentil byproduct. …”
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Data-Driven Approach for Modeling the Nonlane-Based Mixed Traffic Conditions by Narayana Raju, Shriniwas S. Arkatkar, Said Easa, Gaurang Joshi

“…However, the established car-following and lane-change models cannot be directly used in shaping mixed traffic conditions. …”
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Solution-focused brief counseling to improve student’s social-emotional skills and psychological well-being by Ida Ayu Made Diah Naraswari, Nyoman Dantes, Ni Ketut Suarni, I Ketut Gading, Kadek Suranata

“…The experimental group will be following 9 sessions of counseling, while the control group will not involve in any intervention. …”
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Investigation of photophysical properties and potential biological applications of substituted tris(polypyridyl)ruthenium(II) complexes by T. Sumitha Celin, G. Allen Gnana Raj, T. S. Prathima, M. M. Balamurali

“…The photophysical properties of tris(polypyridyl)ruthenium(II) complex [Ru(dmbpy)3]2+ [dmbpy = 4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine] were investigated and compared with [Ru(bpy)3]2+ following both experimental and computational approaches. …”
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Renal Autotransplantation for Iatrogenic High-Grade Ureteric Stricture by Jose Soto Soto, Michael Phillips, Joseph Cernigliaro, William Haley

“…A radionuclide Tc-99m MAG3 renal scan revealed differential perfusion as follows: 44% left kidney and 56% right kidney, with symmetrical uptake on the renogram phase and delayed excretion on the left, which were correctted following furosemide administration. …”
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Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using Xenogeneic Collagen Matrix and Bone Allograft by Andreas O. Parashis, Charalampos J. Kalaitzakis, Dimitris N. Tatakis, Konstantinos Tosios

“…Nine patients were treated after extraction of 18 teeth. Following minimal flap elevation and atraumatic extraction, sockets were filled with FDBA. …”
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The Effectiveness of Vitamin C for Postoperative Pain Relief in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Randomized Double-blind Trial by Renu Bala, Ram Murti Saini, Shashi Kiran, Priyanka Bansal, Kirti Kshetrapal, Pulkita Kataria

“…Standardized anesthesia protocol was followed in all patients. Postoperative pain was assessed as per the numeric rating scale. …”
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Cholecystoduodenal Stenting: An Option in Complicated Acute Calculous Cholecystitis in the Elderly Comorbid Patient by Brady Bonner, Nicholas I. Brown, Varghese Pynadath Joseph, Manju Dashini Chandrasegaram

“…The patient did not want a permanent catheter for drainage, nor the prospect of repeat drainage procedures in the future for recurrent cholecystitis. Following a discussion of the rationale and risks involved with other minimally invasive techniques, she underwent cholecystoduodenal stent placement following disimpaction and removal of cystic duct stones. …”
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Assessment of Oral Hygiene Habits and Periodontal Status of Patients During and After Orthodontic Treatment by Tuğba Şahin

“… Purpose: Gingival recession is a commonly reported symptom following orthodontic treatment, for which identification is crucial to therapeutic management. …”
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Concrete with Improved Chloride Binding and Chloride Resistivity by Blended Cements by Katalin Kopecskó, György L. Balázs

“…Chloride ion binding capacity of tested cements in decreasing sequence was the following: (1) CEM III/B 32,5 N-S; (2) CEM III/A 32,5 N; (3) CEM II/B 32,5 R; (4) CEM II/B-M (V-L) 32,5 R; (5) CEM I 42,5 N. …”
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Ginkgolide B Blocks Vascular Remodeling after Vascular Injury via Regulating Tgfβ1/Smad Signaling Pathway by Quan Wang, Shuai Ni, Li Ling, Siqi Wang, Hanbin Xie, Zhanhong Ren

“…Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most prevalent cardiovascular disease worldwide, resulting in myocardial infarction (MI) and even sudden death. Following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), restenosis caused by vascular remodeling is always formed at the stent implantation site. …”
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Experience in Assessing Competencies in Self-Regulted Learning in Blended Learning Environments by S. M. Bakhisheva, G. B. Golub, A. M. Kemeshova, Z. G. Mukhtar, J. S. Kazhiakparova

“…The results of the study allowed us to draw the following conclu-sions: students’ internal resources for regulating their own learning are general competences, which include the following aspects of activity: determining the request for information, extract-ing and primary processing (systematisation) of information, processing information, planning the learning process, evaluating the product and results of learning activities, evaluating and planning their own progression; methods and assessment tools are practice-oriented tasks.…”
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Delayed Chylothorax during Treatment of Follicular Lymphoma with a Malignant Pleural Effusion by Chigozirim N. Ekeke, Ernest G. Chan, James D. Luketich, Rajeev Dhupar

“…Chylothorax occurs following dysfunction or disruption of the lymphatic drainage along the thoracic duct. …”
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From the Reindeer Path to the Highway and Back – Understanding the Movements of Khanty Reindeer Herders in Western Siberia by Stephan Dudeck

“…The following article explores the meaning of roads and the practices of movement for a small group of forest inhabitants in the Western Siberian lowlands on the middle Ob. …”
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Updating the Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern among Critical Priority Pathogens in the Intensive Care Unit in Northern Iran Post COVID-19 Pandemic by Golnar Rahimzadeh, Nadia Ghezljai, Shaghayegh Rezai, Raha Rezai, Mohammad Reza Navaiefar, Mohammad Sadegh Rezai, Masoud Moradi, Mostafa Shakeri

“…The frequency of resistance genes of A. baumannii is as follows: bla OXA-51 (100%), ampC (99.12%), apA6 (90.35%), and blaNDM (69.30%). …”
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