Optical spectra of conjugated gold nano-colloids; Scattering cross section and effects of solvent and polydispersity by Ehsan Koushki, Hamid Akherat Doost

“…The effect of these factors on the absorption peak which is a result of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) was investigated and it was observed that increasing the refractive index of the solvent (by adding alcohol) can lead to red-shift of the plasmonic peak and the overall increase in the refractive index. …”
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Optimal Dose and Concentration of Hypertonic Saline in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review by Martin SUSANTO, Ika RIANTRI

“…Improvements in increased intracranial pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure, survival rate, brain relaxation, and systemic hemodynamics were observed. Hypertonic saline is worthy of consideration as an excellent alternative to mannitol. …”
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A Service User Perspective Informing the Role of Occupational Therapy in School Transition Practice for High School Learners with TBI: An African Perspective by Lee-Ann Jacobs-Nzuzi Khuabi, Estelle Swart, Mogammad Shaheed Soeker

“…This study was situated in the interpretivist qualitative paradigm and used a multicase study design, which included semistructured interviews with eight adolescent learners with TBI, their primary caregivers, teachers, and principals as well as observations and documentation review. Results. This paper will focus on a central theme in the research, namely, the nature and extent of support needed to facilitate the high school transition of adolescents with TBI within a developing context. …”
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Plasmonic metal nanostructures as performance enhancers in emerging solar cells: A review by Abdul Subhan, Abdel-Hamid. I. Mourad

“…A special focus is given on the physics behind the light entrapment due to the localized surface plasmon resonance effect observed noble metal nanostructures resulting in hot electron generation and injection to boost the electrical performance in these emerging solar cells. …”
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A Comparison of the Morbidities Associated with Different Early Treatments in Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Patients by Sumanta Saha, Sujata Saha

“…The Joanna Briggs Institute's Critical Appraisal tool and Cochrane collaboration tool were used to appraise observational and randomized controlled trials, respectively. …”
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Effect of Fungal and Fungal-Bacterial Tempe-Type Fermentation on the Bioactive Potential of Grass Pea Seeds and Flaxseed Oil Cake Mix by Bożena Stodolak, Maja Grabacka, Anna Starzyńska-Janiszewska, Robert Duliński

“…Interestingly, a higher activity of differentiation markers (alkaline phosphatase and sucrase-isomaltase) was observed under the influence of digestate of R. oryzae and L. plantarum tempe.…”
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A Preliminary Assessment of the Impact of Assimilating Satellite Soil Moisture Data Products on NCEP Global Forecast System by Weizhong Zheng, Xiwu Zhan, Jicheng Liu, Michael Ek

“…Several microwave satellite soil moisture retrieval data products have also been available for applications. However, these observational data products have not been employed in any operational numerical weather or climate prediction models. …”
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A comparison of valuation methods for cultural ecosystem services in support of ecosystem accounting by Anna Bronzes, Lars Hein, Rolf Groeneveld, Alim Pulatov

“…Valuation of such services requires a non-market approach as they are not traded on markets and, thus, have no directly observable market price. The System of Environmental-Economic Accounting – Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA-EA) aims to develop a systematic approach to value ecosystem services aligned with the valuation approach of the national accounts. …”
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Examining the Effects of Investor Sentiment Shocks on Normal and Abnormal Returns in the Oil Products Sector of the Tehran Stock Exchange: A PVAR Analysis by Mohammad Javad Zare Bahnamiri, Samira Balavar, vahid omidi

“…Additionally, positive shocks to abnormal returns adversely affected investor sentiment, with the peak effect observed after five periods. This research enhances the understanding of how investor sentiment shocks influence normal and abnormal returns in the oil products sector, offering valuable insights into behavioral differences among investors.…”
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STEM in chemistry by Mokhzani Ibrahim, Nurul Atikah Mohd Badli

“…Data were collected through observations, student documents, and interviews, and were analysed thematically. …”
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Open Archives initiative: A fast way of integration into global open science by Yurii Tkachov

“…The methodology includes the analysis of real-world cases, applying methods such as testing, validating the OAI-PMH protocol, observation, and studying regulatory and technical documents. …”
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Dental caries and its relationship with the level of knowledge on the oral health of parents in preschools by Nicollette Vianey Cayo-Tintaya, Tania Adriana Cosme-Raymundo, Rafael Morales-Vadillo

“…Materials and methods: The methodological design was observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational, and the sample consisted of 123 children enrolled in the IEI N ° 161 "Carapongo" during the year 2018. …”
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Rehabilitation Following ACL Repair with Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation in Female Gymnast: A Resident’s Case Report by Colten Haack, Giorgio Zeppieri, Micheal W Moser

“…At return to sport, clinically meaningful improvement was observed in patient reported outcomes including the IKDC, ACL-RSI, and OSPRO-YF. …”
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Investigation of the effects of Afyonkarahisar Region hot springs water on blood calcium and some hormon levels in experimentally-created osteoporosis in rats by Bülent Elitok, Tolgahan Saygin, Yavuz Ulusoy, Bahadir Kilinç

“…In the course of the treatment, by day 21 of the experiment, the parameters normalized, and the most noticeable changes were observed in the rats of the experimental group (p < 0.05). …”
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Assessment of Developmental Prosopagnosia in an Individual with Tourette Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Report by Petter Espeseth Emhjellen, Randi Starrfelt, Rune Raudeberg, Bjørnar Hassel

“…While ON’s DP, Tourette syndrome, and ADHD may have distinct genetic origins, impairment in face identity recognition has been observed across several neurodevelopmental conditions and is likely more common than currently thought.…”
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Odevixibat treatment in a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and severe cholestatic pruritus: a case report by Rainer Ganschow, Christof Maucksch, Peter Rauschkolb, Martin B. E. Schneider

“…Liver-related abnormalities are commonly observed in patients with congenital heart disease, and these may lead to secondary manifestations such as pruritus. …”
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Origin and Distribution of Carbonate Cement in Tight Sandstones: The Upper Triassic Yanchang Formation Chang 8 Oil Layer in West Ordos Basin, China by Jin Lai, Guiwen Wang, Jing Chen, Shuchen Wang, Zhenglong Zhou, Xuqiang Fan

“…Carbonate cement is much more commonly observed in sand bodies adjacent to Chang 7 source rocks. …”
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Relationship of Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition to Soil Nitrogen Cycling Along an Elevation Gradient in the Colorado Front Range by Deborah A. Repert, Ruth C. Heindel, Sheila F. Murphy, Kaitlyn M. Jeanis

“…In contrast, the net immobilization of N observed at the Foothills (1,978 m) and Subalpine (3,015 m) sites suggests that these ecosystems retain N deposition. …”
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Motion-tolerant 3D volumetric multimodality microscopy imaging of human skin with subcellular resolution and extended field-of-view by Zhenguo Wu, Yunxian Tian, Jianhua Zhao, Yimei Huang, Harvey Lui, Sunil Kalia, Haishan Zeng

“…This approach is conceived based on our observation that involuntary skin movements are mostly along the vertical direction. …”
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Otolaryngology exposure in a longitudinal integrated clerkship setting by Grace Margaret Scott, Corliss Ann Elizabeth Best, Damian Christopher Micomonaco

“…Results A majority (67.9%) of medical students surveyed had not observed an otolaryngologist. Furthermore, most students (90.6%) reported receiving very little OtoHNS classroom based and clinical instruction during medical school. …”
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