ECC-Based Authentication Protocol for Military Internet of Drone (IoD): A Holistic Security Framework by Hyeon Choe, Dongsu Kang

“…The proposed protocol introduces independently managed session keys among drones, soldiers, and command centers to prevent security breaches from spreading throughout the network. …”
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Tadzhikistan-Russia: Geopolitical Relations at the Turn of the Century by Z. S. Saidzoda

“…As to the geopolitical and military-political priorities, which Tajikistan had firmly adhered throughout the entire 1990th since its Independence, they actually remained unchanged even after 2002. …”
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Atmospheric cold plasma alters plant traits and negatively affects the growth and development of fall armyworm in rice by Deepak Dilip, Nikitha Modupalli, Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Rupesh Kariyat

“…We treated rice seeds from two commonly grown Arkansas cultivars (Jewel and Diamond) with cold plasma, followed by irrigation with Cold Plasma-Activated Water (PAW). We then independently tested FAW growth on an artificial diet partially made with PAW. …”
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Childbirth experience assessment tools based on COSMIN guidelines: A systematic review by Yifan Cheng, Ruxue Bai, Siyu Shan, Xinmiao Zhao, Chunling Xia

“…According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, screening and data extraction were independently undertaken by two reviewers. Two researchers individually used the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) Risk of Bias Checklist to assess the methodological quality of the scale, applied the COSMIN criteria to evaluate the measurement properties of the scale, and used a modified Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system to assess the certainty of evidence. …”
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Effects of neutrophil granule proteins on sepsis-associated lymphopenia and their relationship with CD4+ T-cell pyroptosis by Jia-yu Mao, Ya-wen Xie, Xian-li Lei, Jia-hui Zhang, Wei Cheng, Na Cui

“…Neutrophil granule protein levels were independently associated with SAL risk (MPO: OR = 1.0841, 95% CI, 1.0020–1.1730; NE: OR = 1.0540, 95% CI, 1.0040–1.1065). …”
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What about physician wellness? Impact of a quality improvement intervention by Pamela Mathura, Isabella Pascheto, Jennifer Ringrose, Gillian Ramsay

“…To address this issue, a quality improvement (QI) initiative was trialled, establishing a dedicated GIM ED consultation service to manage these duties independently. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of this intervention on physician wellness.Methods A pre–post design was used, with two questionnaires adapted from the validated Mini Z version 2.0 (Zero Burnout Program) Worklife measure for clinicians. …”
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Predicting Individual Systems Thinking Skills Using Bayesian Network Approach by Niamat Ullah Ibne Hossain, Raed Jaradat, Morteza Nagahi, Alex Gorod

“…Although industry practitioners scored higher than defense practitioners on the independence (autonomy) dimension, this dimension alone was insufficient to strengthen the overall ST skills above that of defense practitioners.…”
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South Asian women’s lived experiences of health care after disclosure of family violence: a qualitative meta-synthesis review by Surriya Baloch, Elizabeth McLindon, Mohajer Hameed, Kelsey Hegarty

“…A total of 8,217 records were screened by two reviewers independently based on a priori inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Determination of Optimal Fluoroscopic Angulations for Left Main Coronary Artery Ostial Interventions: 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography Validation by Yuhe Sheng, Jie Yu, Quanmin Jing, Yaling Han, Yi Li, Kai Xu, Miaohan Qiu, Yingdong Wang, Gary S. Mintz, Bin Wang

“…This was validated independently using 3-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) reconstruction. …”
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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Level in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Addisu Tadesse Sahile, Girma Demissie Gizaw, Tennyson Mgutshini, Zewdu Minwuyelet Gebremariam, Getabalew Endazenaw Bekele

“…A systematic multidatabase search for relevant articles was carried out across Google Scholar, Web of Science, Science Direct, Hinari, EMBASE, Boolean operator, and PubMed. Two reviewers independently selected, reviewed, screened, and extracted data by using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. …”
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Clinical Effect of Preservation or Nonpreservation of Left Colic Artery in Total Mesorectal Excision under Laparoscopy: A Meta-analysis by Jiefeng Liu, Yujing Gong, Miao He, Xinyu Zeng, Yiping Liu

“…We searched databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) to collect randomized and controlled trials which compared the effect of preservation or nonpreservation of the LCA in TME under laparoscopy. Two researchers independently carried out literature screening, data extraction, and literature quality evaluation; Review Manager 5.3 was used for the meta-analysis. …”
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What is the evidence for efficacy of advance care planning in improving patient outcomes? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Chetna Malhotra, Mahham Shafiq, Ada Portia Macarubbo Batcagan-Abueg

“…We searched electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases) for English-language randomised or cluster randomised controlled trials on 11 May 2020 and updated it on 12 May 2021 using the same search strategy. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed methodological quality. …”
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Cystatin C as a predictor of acute renal damage after radical surgical treatment in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer by A. I. Tarasenko, V. N. Pavlov, I. R. Kabirov, A. V. Alekseev, M. F. Urmantsev

“…Peak sCys-C levels are associated with AKI and independently predict the development of AKI in patients after RC and the onset of CKD within 6 months.…”
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Hemoglobin I from Lucina pectinata on Collagen Scaffold: A Prospective Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenger by Jennifer Vargas Santiago, Anibal Quintana Cheeseborough, Juan López-Garriga

“…Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), independently of being a toxic gas with a characteristic smell of rotten eggs, is a crucial signaling molecule with significant physiological functions. …”
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Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Children Post-Concussion: A Systematic Review by Devashish Tiwari, Melisa Erdal, Kristyn Alonzo, Victoria Twombly, Paige Concannon, August West, Mairead O'Byrne

“…Quality appraisal was conducted independently by two reviewers using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist, the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist and Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool. …”
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Multichannel marketing communications at retail enterprises by Liubov Lipych

“…It is substantiated that the trading company tries to adapt its communication activities and communication messages to the needs of customers, who individually select information from a wide range of communication offers, independently determining the place of contact with the company - the so-called point of contact between customers and the company. …”
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Implementation of Modern Agricultural Food System in Timor-Leste, 1982-2007 by Joaquina Tavares, Yety Rochwulaningsih, Haryono Rinardi

“…Through the Bimas program, the government has succeeded in developing farmers' business credit to facilitate the credit provision in the form of agricultural tools and inputs to the farmers. After its independence, Timor-Leste faced new challenges in food self-sufficiency. …”
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Detection and Quantification of the Relationship between the Ratio of Triglycerides over High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and the Level of Serum Uric Acid: One Cross-Sectional... by Yuexi Li, Yuhan Luo, Qiaoli Wang, Xiaoqin Liu

“…Hyperuricemia acts as an independently known risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and gout. …”
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Setting the top 10 priorities for obesity and weight-related research (POWeR): a stakeholder priority setting process by Paul Aveyard, Susan A Jebb, Nerys M Astbury, Anisa Hajizadeh, Ailsa R Butler, Lucy Goddard, Philippa Seeber, Bruce Crawley

“…Objectives To identify and prioritise the most impactful, unanswered questions for obesity and weight-related research.Design Prioritisation exercise of research questions using online surveys and an independently facilitated workshop.Setting Online/virtual.Participants We involved members of the public including people living with obesity, researchers, healthcare professionals and policy-makers in all stages of this study.Primary outcome measures Top 10 research questions to be prioritised in future obesity and weight-related research.Results Survey 1 produced 941 questions, from 278 respondents. …”
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Mixed Infant Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Women under Care in Gondar City’s Public Health Facilities within Two Years Postpartum: A Cross-Sectional St... by Muhabaw Shumye Mihret, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Banchigizie Adane Mengistu, Habte Belete

“…Mixed infant feeding practice was independently predicted by lack of antenatal care (AOR=6.9; 95% CI: 3.4, 14.1) and home delivery (AOR=2.8; 95% CI: 1.4, 5.4). …”
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