Determinants of mortality and prolonged hospital stay among dengue patients attending tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional retrospective analysis by Yusra Habib Khan, Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Amer Hayat Khan, Azmi Sarriff, Azreen Syazril Adnan

“…Multivariate analysis showed that dengue haemorrhagic fever (OR 2.3), elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (OR 2.3), prolonged prothrombin time (PT) (OR 1.7), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) (OR 1.9) and multiple-organ dysfunctions (OR 2.1) were independently associated with prolonged hospitalisation. …”
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Study Comparison between Alcoholic Extract of Broccoli, Folic Acid and Ferrous Sulfate Against Damage of the Cardiovascular System Induced by Lead-acetate in Rabbits by Dina S Dheyab, Jawad K Arrak, Majida A J Al-Qayim

“…It is associated with red blood cell dysfunction and compensatory vascular and cardiac endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity enhancement. The present study aimed to investigate the role of broccoli, folic acid, and ferrous sulfate in treating cardiovascular damage induced by lead acetate. …”
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Effects of coal mine dust on lung function in rats by LIU Yang, LI Meng, LU Liyuan, WANG Ru, YANG He, ZHANG Huifang

“…The relative mRNA expressions of peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α) and mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM) were detected using real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay. …”
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Optimizing Site Selection for Construction: Integrating GIS Modeling, Geophysical, Geotechnical, and Geomorphological Data Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process by Doaa Wahba, Awad A. Omran, Ashraf Adly, Ahmed Gad, Hasan Arman, Heba El-Bagoury

“…This study used Geographic Information Systems (GISs) and a multi-criteria decision-making approach to assess the suitability of Kharga Oasis for construction activities. Geotechnical parameters were obtained from seismic velocity data, including Poisson’s ratio, stress ratio, concentration index, material index, N-value, and foundation-bearing capacity. …”
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Use of a microbial supplement containing live bacteria <I>Bacillus subtilis</I> and their metabolites in dairy farming by O. Yu. Oparina, A. S. Krasnoperov, S. V. Malkov, A. I. Belousov, A. E. Chernitskiy, I. Yu. Vershinina

“…In all cow groups, B-lymphocyte dynamics during the observation period was similar, i.e. an increase by day 14 and a decrease by day 28. The phagocytic activity of neutrophils in animals of all groups changed slightly. …”
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Application of additive manufacturing TaBw01 porous tantalum rod in ARCO stage II osteonecrosis of the femoral head by Jingjie Huang, Yifan Jiang, Yang Peng, Lina Hao, Ran Xiong, Tiao Su, Guangxing Chen

“…Patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including Harris Hip Score (HHS), Visual Analog Score (VAS), Hip Outcome Score Activities of Daily Living Subscale (HOS-ADL), and Hip Outcome Score Sport-Specific Subscale (HOS-SSS), were analyzed based on Minimum Clinically Important Difference (MCID). …”
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Enhancing the Solubility of Co-Formulated Hydrophobic Drugs by Incorporating Functionalized Nano-Structured Poly Lactic-<i>co</i>-glycolic Acid (<i>nf</i>PLGA) During Co-Precipitat... by Mohammad Saiful Islam, Somenath Mitra

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The co-formulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a growing strategy in biopharmaceutical development, particularly when it comes to improving solubility and bioavailability. …”
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Biomarkers predicting postoperative adverse outcomes in children with congenital heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shifan Zhou, Shifan Zhou, Lu Liu, Xiaochuang Jin, Daniel Dorikun, Songfeng Ma

“…Sensitivity analysis investigated heterogeneity, and Egger's test assessed publication bias.ResultsSeventeen eligible articles were included, the biomarkers involved include serum lactate, NT-Pro BNP, PaO2, serum creatinine, C1-INH activity, ST2, serum chloride concentration, GH, glycemia, cTOI, NLR, serum albumin, and glucose levels, with 2,888 patients who underwent surgery(modified Norwood procedure, arterial switch procedure, biventricular repair etc.). …”
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Effects of home-based mirror therapy and cognitive therapeutic exercise on the improvement of the upper extremity functions in patients with severe hemiparesis after a stroke: a pr... by Josefa Gonzalez-Santos, Raul Soto-Camara, Paula Rodriguez-Fernández, Maria Jimenez-Barrios, Jeronimo Gonzalez-Bernal, Carla Collazo-Riobo, Maha Jahouh, Yolanda Bravo-Anguiano, Jose M Trejo-Gabriel-Galan

“…Secondary variables will include cognitive performance, emotional state, quality of life and activities of daily living. During 6 weeks, one of the intervention groups will receive a treatment based on MT and the other one on CTE, both combined with task-oriented training. …”
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“A one-stop shop”: Real-world use and app-users' experiences of a psychoeducational smartphone app for adults with ADHD by Christina Seery, Rachel Hannah Cochrane, Martha Mulcahy, Ken Kilbride, Margo Wrigley, Jessica Bramham

“…Results: The audit of app analytics indicated that over a period of one year, 12,000 people actively used the app and 6400 users returned after their initial use. …”
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Digitalisation of Professional Education: Prospects and Invisible Barriers by L. M. Andryukhina, N. O. Sadovnikova, S. N. Utkina, A. M. Mirzaahmedov

“…According to the authors of the present article, it is advisable to introduce a new specialty “digital engineer-teacher” due to the obvious integration of pedagogical and engineering functions into the activities of teachers. Working in one team consisted of a specialist, who designs an effective teaching environment, and a teacher-didactist, will reduce a part of unjustified functional workload of the latter.Practical significance. …”
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SUGT1 is a prognostic biomarker and is associated with immune infiltrates in ovarian cancer by Linyan Ge, Xiu Liu, Lingyan Zhang, Jiaren Zhang, Guanghui Song

“…Besides, ssGSEA demonstrated a positive correlation between SUGT1 expression and the abundance of T central memory cells, natural killer cells, and T gamma delta cells, although it showed a negative association with activated dendritic cells, cytotoxic cells, T cells, and T helper 1 cells. …”
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Environmental awareness factor of used cell phones by N. Wibowo, R. Nurcahyo, D.S. Gabriel

“…The factors could encourage their participation in collection activities, obtain information on the preferred collection channels of residents, and provide a perspective for managing cell phones through an analysis of the improvements and influences of Indonesia’s current e-waste recycling program. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Effects of Different Raw Materials on Flavour Quality of Scallion Oil Based on HS-SPME-GC-MS by Meng ZHANG, Peng WANG, Jingzhang GENG, Ping ZHAN, Honglei TIAN

“…A total of 66 substances were identified by GC-MS, and 18 key substances were pinpointed through orthogonal partial least squares analysis (OPLS-DA), elucidating the disparities in aroma profiles among the three scallion oils. Relative odor activity value (ROAV) analysis highlighted specific compounds, including 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine, propionaldehyde, 2,6-diethylpyrazine, benzaldehyde, guaiacol, benzyl alcohol, 5-methylfurfural, 2-acetylpyrazine, 2-pentylfuran, 3-ethyl-2,5-dimethyl-pyrazine, (E)-2-octenal, 2-pyrrolecarboxaldehyde, N-methyl-2-pyrrolecarboxaldehyde, and 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine as primary contributors to the distinct flavor profiles observed in the scallion-flavored oil samples. …”
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Determination of unbound-bound moisture interface of faecal sludges from different on-site sanitation systems by Arun Kumar Rayavellore Suryakumar, Edwina Mercer, Jonathan Pocock, Santiago Septien

“…Batch settling tests (BST), centrifugation, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and water activity (WA) measurements were performed on the samples. …”
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Multimorbidity patterns and function among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Karina Berner, Quinette A Louw, Eugene Nizeyimana, Diribsa Tsegaye Bedada

“…Mobility limitations, instrumental activities of daily living, self-care and bowel/bladder problems were consistently linked to all pattern domains.Conclusions The limited and geographically skewed body of literature, along with methodological inconsistencies, hampers a comprehensive understanding of multimorbidity patterns and associations with functioning in LMICs. …”
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Effect of a mindfulness-based cognitive behavior therapy intervention on occupational burnout among school teachers by Netra Raj Paudel, Netra Raj Paudel, Prakash K. C., Prakash K. C., Clas-Håkan Nygård, Clas-Håkan Nygård, Subas Neupane, Subas Neupane

“…Teachers in the treatment arm (n=102) received MB-CBT, while those in the control arm (n=116) continued their regular activities. Linear regression models with generalized estimating equations were used to calculate the mean, mean change estimates, and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs).ResultsThe mean level of EE decreased during the post-test for both treatment (mean change -0.93, 95% CI: -2.56 to 0.70) and control (-1.71, 95% CI: -3.24 to -0.18) arms. …”
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Automated electronic health record-based screening for Fabry disease in unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy (FAPREV-HCM) by Christoph Wanner, Peter Nordbeck, Lora Lorenz, Nurcan Üçeyler, Claudia Sommer, Kolja Lau, Victoria Sokalski, Georg Fette

“…Exclusion criteria were age over 85, other diagnosed cardiomyopathies, significant valvular heart disease, death, active malignancy and prior FD testing. The remaining patients received an invitation for FD genetic testing.Results Of the 2824 identified patients, 2626 (93%) fulfilled the exclusion criteria. …”
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The influence of cultural belonging on social distances in native and international students from the Republic of Moldova / Influența apartenenței culturale asupra distanțelor soc... by RUSNAC Svetlana, KHORY Johnny

“…Engaging both native and international students in curricular and extracurricular activities can determine them to enjoy mutually beneficial experiences. …”
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Effects of specific inspiratory muscle training combined with whole-body endurance training program on balance in COPD patients: Randomized controlled trial. by Bilel Tounsi, Amal Acheche, Thierry Lelard, Zouhair Tabka, Yassine Trabelsi, Said Ahmaidi

“…Functional balance was assessed by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Timed-up and Go (TUG), the Single Leg Stance test (SLS), and the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale. …”
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