Performance of sewage sludge reuse in the manufacturing of fired bricks by K. Moulato, M. Ammari, L. Ben Allal

“…The sludge was classified as fine with a silty-clay character, with a plasticity index of 54.63 percent, and was therefore very plastic, and had trace element concentrations below the authorized standards. A sample containing 10 percent of sludge gives a strength of 25.9 megapascal which is close to that of the control brick. …”
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Tobacco Use, Risk Perceptions, and Characteristics of Adults Who Used a Heated Tobacco Product (IQOS) in the United States: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Hui G Cheng, Brendan Noggle, Andrea R Vansickel, Edward G Largo, Pierpaolo Magnani

“… BackgroundThe Tobacco Heating System (THS; commercialized as IQOS) is a smoke-free heated tobacco product introduced in the United States in 2019 and authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration as a modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) in 2020. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of full vaccination coverage according to the national schedule among children aged 12–35 months in Ghana by Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye

“…To improve child immunization coverage, relevant authorities and stakeholders should work together to improve ANC visits, media exposure, facility delivery, and women’s empowerment, and attention should be given to deviant regions.…”
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Intracranial pressure monitoring in patients with spontaneous onset of orthostatic headache by Linda D’Antona, Sanjay Cheema, Dwij Mehta, Fion Bremner, Laurence Dale Watkins, Ahmed Kassem Toma, Manjit Singh Matharu

“…This work is also part of the doctoral thesis of one of the authors (LD).…”
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Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Enuresis in Children: Current Perspectives and Beyond by Wang Z, Zhang P, Shi R, Yang S, Liu K, Zhou Z, Li Q

“…Zhan Wang,1,* Pengpeng Zhang,2,* Run Shi,3,* Shuai Yang,1 Kui Liu,4 Zhaokai Zhou,1 Qi Li5 1Pediatric Urodynamic Center, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Joint International Pediatric Urodynamic Laboratory, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Lung Cancer, Tianjin Lung Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhaokai Zhou, Pediatric Urodynamic Center, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Joint International Pediatric Urodynamic Laboratory, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China, Email 13526278113@163.com Qi Li, Department of Pediatric Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People’s Republic of China, Email siloam1994@163.comBackground: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common diseases in children, which often cause various social and psychological problems. …”
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Transarterial Chemoembolization Plus Radiofrequency Ablation and Iodine-125 Seed Implantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in High-Risk Locations: A Propensity Score-Matched Analys... by Zhang G, Ren Y, Liu J, Cao Y, Xiong F, Liang B, Zheng C, Kan X

“…Guilin Zhang,1– 3,* Yanqiao Ren,1– 3,* Jiayun Liu,1– 3 Yanyan Cao,1– 3 Fu Xiong,1– 3 Bin Liang,1– 3 Chuansheng Zheng,1– 3 Xuefeng Kan1– 3 1Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China; 2Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Precision Radiology & Interventional Medicine, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China; 3Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xuefeng Kan; Chuansheng Zheng, Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei province, 430022, People’s Republic of China, Email xkliulang1314@163.com; hqzcsxh@sina.comBackground & Aims: The effect of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) plus radiofrequency ablation (RFA) (TACE-RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in high-risk locations is not satisfactory. …”
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Impact of Timing the Combination of Radiotherapy and PD-1 Inhibitors on Outcomes in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Zhong L, Peng W, Sun J, Luo Y, Sheng H, Wu Y, Zhou T, Zhou C, Cao C

“…Liting Zhong,1,2,* Weiwei Peng,1,2,* Jingyuan Sun,3 Yongyi Luo,3 Hailong Sheng,4 Yi Wu,5 Tonggang Zhou,5 Chaoming Zhou,1,2 Chuanhui Cao1,3 1Department of Oncology, Ganzhou Hospital-Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Oncology, Ganzhou People’s Hospital, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Interventional Radiology, Ganzhou People’s Hospital, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Chuanhui Cao, Department of Oncology, Ganzhou Hospital-Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 16 Meiguan Avenue, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, People’s Republic of China, Email huichuancao@163.comPurpose: The optimal timing for combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains uncertain and affects treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. …”
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The Influence of Personal Norms and Tax Compliance Intentions on The Tax Compliance Behavior of MSME Actors by Aprih Santoso, Susanto, R. Dwi Widi Pratito, Vensy Vydia, Cristino Gusmao

“…However, the problem is that MSMEs still view taxes as a burden that must be minimized and there is a lack of supervision from the tax authorities. Purpose: The aim of the research is to determine the influence of personal norms and tax compliance intentions on tax compliance behavior in MSMEs for processed agricultural products in Semarang City. …”
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Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome following Posttraumatic Hydrocephalus by Ashish Chugh, Prashant Punia, Sarang Gotecha

“…Although the entity is widely reported, the literature mostly consists of case reports. Authors present a case series of three patients with review of literature highlighting the various factors which can prove therapeutic and can help in avoidance of complications. …”
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Oleanolic Acid Cubic Liquid Crystal Nanoparticle-Based Thermosensitive Gel Attenuates Depression Symptoms in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Rats by Shi Z, Wang Q, Li Q, Jia F, Xu W

“…Zhiqi Shi,1,2,* Qing Wang,1,* Qing Li,1,3 Fan Jia,1,3 Weifeng Xu1 1Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Liangxi District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 3Wuxi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhiqi Shi, Chinese Medicine Research Department, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214071, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 510-82725693, Email shi_mars@foxmail.com Weifeng Xu, Drug Clinical Trial Facility Office, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214071, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 510-82725693, Email 13585028501@163.comPurpose: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a global health concern. …”
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Harnessing Big Heterogeneous Data to Evaluate the Potential Impact of HIV Responses Among Key Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for the Boloka Data Repository Initiative by Refilwe Nancy Phaswana Mafuya, Edith Phalane, Amrita Rao, Kalai Willis, Katherine Rucinski, K Alida Voet, Amal Abdulrahman, Claris Siyamayambo, Betty Sebati, Mohlago Seloka, Musa Jaiteh, Lerato Lucia Olifant, Katharine Journeay, Haley Sisel, Xiaoming Li, Bankole Olatosi, Neset Hikmet, Prashant Duhoon, Francois Wolmarans, Yegnanew A Shiferaw, Lifutso Motsieloa, Mashudu Rampilo, Stefan Baral

“…The Boloka data repository will be made accessible to stakeholders and authorized users (stage 5). ResultsThe protocol was funded by the South African Medical Research Council following external peer reviews (December 2022). …”
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Serum Level Alteration of IL-6, IL-1β, and IFN-γ in Groups of Healthy Adults with Oxidative DNA Damage in Najaf Governorate by Dhuha S. Saleh, Hayder S. Hussain, Hasan N. Al-Haidari, Samia K. Abbas, Ayaid K. Zgair, Seenaa M. Ali

“…According to previous authors' findings, all participants had uranium contamination in their urine and blood samples, and also, they had DNA damage according to the level of urinary 8-OHdG compound. …”
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Job satisfaction amongst special education teachers by Z. S. Alkayed, S. M. Al Ali, M. M. Al Masa’deh

“…Methodology and research methods. The authors developed a questionnaire to measure the level of job satisfaction, and a scale to measure the attitudes towards working with children with disabilities in the sample, validity and reliability were verified. …”
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The Upregulation of IL-1β Induced by Cisplatin Triggers PI3K/AKT/MMP9 Pathway in Pericytes Mediating the Leakage of the Blood Labyrinth Barrier by Yu M, Jiang WJ, Yu M, Zhou Z, Wang M, Li L

“…Miao Yu,1,2,* Wen-Jun Jiang,3,4,* Meng Yu,1 Zan Zhou,1,2 Min Wang,1 Li Li1 1Department of Physiology, Medical College of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, People’s Republic of China; 3The Second People’s Hospital of Li Shui, Li Shui, Zhejiang, 323000, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Physiology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310051, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Min Wang, Email wangmin3826@zjxu.edu.cn Li Li, Email lily7588@163.comBackground: Blood–labyrinth barrier (BLB) damage has been recognized as a key mechanism underlying cisplatin (CDDP)-induced hearing loss. …”
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The Policy and Governance Observatory as a Facilitator of Smart and Evidence-based Governance by Atiye Yousefi, Mahdi Abdolhamid

“…With the benefit of available data, information and knowledge, these centers accurately identify the beneficiaries and dimensions of the problem and produce evidence that facilitates decision-making for the authorities. In order to address this issue, the present article has done a comprehensive review of the most well-known observatories active in the field of policy making and public and topical governance around the world.…”
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Effectiveness of Integrated Digital Solutions to Empower Older Adults in Aspects Related to Their Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ana Isabel Martins, Óscar Ribeiro, Gonçalo Santinha, Telmo Silva, Nelson P Rocha, Anabela G Silva

“…Data extraction and the methodological quality of included studies using the PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database) scale were performed by 2 authors. The certainty of evidence was graded for the main comparisons and outcomes of the review using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) framework. …”
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Solid Self-Microemulsifying Drug Delivery System for Improved Oral Bioavailability of Relugolix: Preparation and Evaluation by Li ZL, Deng GX, Fang CZ, Zhao YQ, Yuan J, Chen L, Zhong HJ, Guo F

“…., LTD, Jian, 343100, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Feng Guo; Hai-JunZhong, School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 0791 86361839, Email fengguo@ncu.edu.cn; zhonghj@ncu.edu.cnPurpose: To improve the oral absorption of relugolix (RLGL), which has low oral bioavailability due to its low solubility and being a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp). …”
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Harbor water pollution by heavy metal concentrations in sediments by L. Sulistyowati, Y. Yolanda, N. Andareswari

“…Conflicts between the community and the port authorities often occur due to pollution. Heavy metals are dangerous contaminants for waters, and total organic carbon in waters is needed but will cause eutrophication if the concentration is excessive in the environment. …”
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Multimodal Magnetic Resonance Findings in Parkinson’s Disease With “Antecedent Essential Tremor”: A Case Series of a Large Kindred by Kong Y, Yao L, Xiao X, Chen A, Wang K, Yan H, Sun R, Liu R, Kong Q

“…Yu Kong,1,* Lei Yao,2,* Xiangyu Xiao,2,3 Anqiang Chen,1 Kexin Wang,1 Huan Yan,4 Ran Sun,4 Ruihan Liu,5,6,* Qingxia Kong4,* 1Medical Imaging Department, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China; 2Clinical Medical College, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China; 3Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272029, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, 272029, People’s Republic of China; 6Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Qingxia Kong, Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, 89 Guhuai Road, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China, Email kxdqy8@sohu.com Ruihan Liu, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, 89 Guhuai Road, Jining, Shandong, 272000, People’s Republic of China, Email ruihanliu1987@163.comBackground: The clinical pictures of essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are often quite mimic at the early stage, and longstanding ET may ultimately develop to PD, that is, PD with “antecedent ET”. …”
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Rhein Mitigates Lung Injury in Severe Acute Pancreatitis Through the Inhibition of MARK4-Mediated Microtubule Destabilization by Sun Z, Liu J, Ge P, Cao Y, Liu J, Wen H, Luo X, Pei B, Jin Z, Li H, Xun L, Luo Y, Yang Q, Chen H

“…Zhenxuan Sun,1– 3,* Jie Liu,1– 3,* Peng Ge,1– 3,* Yinan Cao,4 Jin Liu,1– 3 Haiyun Wen,1– 3 Xinyu Luo,1– 3 Boliang Pei,1– 3 Zuocang Jin,1,3 Huijuan Li,3 Lu Xun,1– 3 Yalan Luo,5 Qi Yang,6 Hailong Chen1– 3 1Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 3Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 4Day Surgery Center, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning, 116033, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hailong Chen, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Zhongshan Road 222, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 411 83635963, Fax +86 411 83622844, Email chenhailong@dmu.edu.cnPurpose: Explore the therapeutic effect and molecular mechanism of rhein on severe acute pancreatitis associated acute lung injury (SAP-ALI).Methods: The SAP-ALI rat model was constructed by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate into the pancreaticobiliary duct, and pulmonary microvascular endothelial cell (PMVEC) injury model was induced by LPS. …”
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