Which Medievalism? The Case of Ford Madox Brown by Laurent Bury

“…This combination of nationalism and Aestheticism shows how medieval beauty could be an infinite source of inspiration for Victorian artists.…”
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Long-term outcomes of corneal transplantation: a review of 8,378 patients by Mohammad Nasser Hashemian, Mohammad Javad Zia, Masoud Khorrami-Nejad, Qaysser Sattar Abed, Hesam Hashemian

“…Analysis revealed no significant association between re-transplantation rates and patient gender or nationality. Older recipient age correlates with higher re-transplantation rates, likely due to reduced regenerative capacity and increased comorbidities in older patients. …”
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Improving compliance and evaluating physician–patient concerns in glaucoma: a pilot study by Mohannad Albdour, Aaron Shi, Chuhan Wang, Ibrahim Saleh, Karanjit S Kooner

“…Conclusion: We found that patients aged 65 or more were more compliant, and our intervention improved patient compliance to 94%, which is higher than the nationally reported rates. In addition, the disparity between patient and physician fears suggests that communication barriers must be addressed to improve patient care.…”
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Exploring the hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio (HRR) to peripheral arterial disease nexus: a comprehensive analysis of NHANES data from 1999 to 2004 by Zhihai Yu, Bin Lu, Rui Han, Can Tu

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the correlation between the Hemoglobin-to-Red Blood Cell Distribution Width Ratio (HRR) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) prevalence, utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999 and 2004.MethodsThe study employed a cross-sectional design, analyzing data from 5,196 participants aged 40 and above. …”
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Geographic Variations of Stroke Hospitalization across France: A Diachronic Cluster Analysis by Yacine Lachkhem, Étienne Minvielle, Stéphane Rican

“…This study evaluates the clustering of hospitalization rates for stroke and compares this clustering with two different time intervals 2009-2010 and 2012-2013, corresponding to the beginning of the French National Stroke Plan 2010–2014. In addition, these data will be compared with the deployment of stroke units as well as socioeconomic and healthcare characteristics at zip code level. …”
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Effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors versus that of angiotensin receptor blockers on survival in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a nationwide observational cohort s... by Seok Hui Kang, Gui Ok Kim, Bo Yeon Kim, Eun Jung Son, Jun Young Do

“…Background This study aimed to evaluate the patient survival rates based on the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) in a large cohort of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (HD).Methods Data from a national HD quality assessment program were used in this retrospective study. …”
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Characterization of Avocado (<i>Persea americana</i> Mill) Seed Extract from the Variety Semil 34 Cultivated in the Dominican Republic by Ramon Sanchez-Rosario, Luis Castillo, Alejandra Féliz-Jiménez, Sebastián Vargas, Ramón Pérez-Romero, Mónica Aquino, Maha T. Abutokaikah

“…In the Dominican Republic, the cultivar Semil 34 represents 58% of the national production. This study aimed to explore the potential of Semil 34 avocado seed (AS) as a source of bioactive compounds with applications in the food industry. …”
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Controls on the geotechnical properties of plastic-bonded pavement blocks produced by artisanal means in Bamenda, Cameroon by Bertrand Tatoh Aziwo, Moses Kuma Mbuh, Irene Bongsiysi Bame, Paul Venyite, Moyouwou Amadou Njoya, Fidelis Toke Ntam, M.V. Nsongka, Ndigui Billong

“…The results can serve as a guide for the production of quality plastic-bonded pavement blocks especially in nations where a bulk of their construction materials are produced by artisanal means.…”
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Badges of (Dis-)Honour: Manifesting the ‘Conquest’ of Uluṟu via Wearable Material Culture by Dirk H. R. Spennemann, Sharnie Hurford

“…The background to the history of climbing Uluṟu in the context of European invasion (‘exploration’), the nature of tourism at Uluṟu and the role climbing played in this, as well as the management decisions that led to the closure of the climb can be grouped into four thematic periods: the beginnings of settler colonialist ascents (1873–1950), the ‘heroic’ age of Uluṟu tourism (1950–1958), lodges in a National Park (1958–1985), and joint management and the eventual closure of the climb (1985–2019). …”
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Impact of Side Friction Parameters to Road Performance, A Study of Road Side Activities to Jend. A Yani Road, Purbalingga by Hardini Probo, Indriyati Eva Wahyu, Termida Nursitihazlin Ahmad, Janudardono Wibowo

“…By addressing side friction and using the right traffic models, the research aids in developing data-informed approaches to enhancing the Level of Service (LOS) on roads with high friction, especially in developing nations facing similar traffic challenges. This work helps in managing urban traffic by laying the groundwork for planning that accommodates mixed traffic and lessens congestion.…”
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Solar parking lot capacity: an abundant dual-use alternative to meet demand for the renewable energy transition by Scott Markwith

“…Parking lot area and potential generating capacity was calculated for canopy and carport designs using standard and premium efficiency panels, and annual electricity production was estimated using the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s PVWatts Calculator. …”
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La Inserción internacional de Suramérica: la apuesta por la Unasur by Carlos Alberto Chaves García

“…The creation and launch of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) is the most recent institutional expression of this new attempt at the integration of South American countries, which seeks to articulate the distinct regional agendas proposed by the region’s governments in recent years. …”
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Characteristics of anthropogenic solid waste in some mangrove ecosystems of East Java, Indonesia by Retnaningdyah Catur, Vidayanti Viky

“…This research used the ex post facto method in ten mangrove ecosystems of East Java with different anthropogenic activities including Trenggalek (Cengkrong), Malang (Gedangan and Kondang Merak), Pasuruan (Penunggul), Probolinggo (Pantai Duta), Situbondo (Dubibir and Blekok), Surabaya (Gunung Anyar and Medokan Ayu) and Banyuwangi (Alas Purwo National Park/APNP). At each location, anthropogenic solid waste was monitored, including plastic, metal, glass, rubber, paper, cloth, and other waste, by making three plots with each size of 5 x 1 m2. …”
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The Image of Great Britain in the Soviet Press in the Context of the Spanish Civil War (1936‒1939) by S. M. Lunev

“…In this regard, the Soviet press emphasized the acquiescence of the British government faced with aggressive actions from Francoists backed by Germany and Italy, as well as its inability to protect national interests of its own state. Parallel to this, the image of Great Britain as a split society was created. …”
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Global Competitiveness Potential of U.S. Nuclear Energy Technologies by T. V. Voronin

“…Biden to regulating the national nuclear energy industry. The research shows that, despite active government support of the industry, the trend towards a ‘nuclear renaissance’ emerged only with D. …”
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Current attitudes to testicular prosthesis insertion during radical orchidectomy—An international perspective by Anthony Emmanuel, Abi Kanthabalan, Cameron Alexander, Nikita Bhatt, Vinson Chan, Odunayo Kalejaiye, Krishna Narahari, Veeru Kasivisvanathan, Majed Shabbir

“…The recruitment process used social media and the emailing lists of national urological societies. Responses were collected between 10 February 2021 and 31 May 2021. …”
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Does welfare technology contribute to security, activity, participation and independence within municipal elder care? A qualitative study protocol by Ingrid Hellström, Johannes Österholm, Åsa Larsson Ranada, Katarina Baudin, Vedrana B Baric

“…Dissemination of the results will be achieved through scientific publications and presentations at national and international conferences. During manuscript preparation, the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research will be followed. …”
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Partner Choices in Long Established Migrant Communities in Belgium by Emilien Dupont, Amelie Van Pottelberge, Bart Van de Putte, John Lievens, Frank Caestecker

“…Our data comprise an extraction of the Belgian national register (2001-2008) and focus on first marriages among first, 1.5, and second generation migrants of Moroccan, Turkish, Algerian, and Congolese origin (N=52,142). …”
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An “initial-engineering-end use” quasi-market pricing mechanism under cascading risk for cross-regional water rights trading by Xuxia Li, Huimin Wang, Gang Liu, Liu Yang, Zhou Fang, Yi Xiao, Xiaoying Lai, Li Gao, Ying Teng

“…Empirical results and practical applications reveal several key findings. (1) A comparative analysis of national governance across different countries indicates that the quasi-market pricing mechanism effectively determines end use water prices in China. (2) Initial corporate and government investments mitigate trading risks and enhance stability. (3) Overlooking ecosystem service value leads to the undervaluation of initial and end use water prices. (4) Practical applications of the proposed mechanism in Inner Mongolia, China, and the Murray-Darling Basin, Australia, demonstrate that end use water prices are generally higher in water-scarce regions. …”
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Weisheit der Völker oder Weisheit auf der Gasse? Nationale Stereotype in polnischen und deutschen Sprichwörtern aus dem 18. und 19. Jahrhundert by Małgorzata Guławska-Gawkowska

“…A comparison of these two sources and a comparison of the excerpted linguistic material with contemporary lexicographic resources confirms the hypothesis that some national stereotypes have survived in German and Polish proverbs to this day although the Polish and German linguistic image of the world presented in them is closely related to the historical background of the period in which these sayings were created. …”
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