Photosynthetic traits of Phragmites australis along an ecological gradient and developmental stages by Viktor R. Tóth, Viktor R. Tóth

“…Common reed (Phragmites australis) is a cosmopolitan species, though its dieback is a worldwide phenomenon. …”
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Case Report: First use of dental bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate composite without UV light polymerization for repair of iatrogenic CSF leak following a frontal craniotomy plus t... by Haman Nassourou Oumarou, Haman Nassourou Oumarou, Ndome Toto Orlane

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA) without UV light polymerization for the repair of refractory iatrogenic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks with large skull base defects.BackgroundCSF leakage remains a common complication after neurosurgical interventions with a substantial resultant impact on morbidity and increased healthcare costs. …”
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Indoor Air Quality of a Medical Faculty Hospital and Its Effect on Those in the Environment by Güllü Eren, Lütfi Saltuk Demir

“…The majority of CO2 measurements were in line with standards. The most common symptoms of the participants associated with indoor air of the hospital were fatigue, dyspnea, and dysesthesia.Conclusion: While most of the hospital indoor temperature measurements were in accordance with the standards, most of the humidity, airflow velocity and lighting measurements were not in accordance with the standards. …”
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Tourism planning and development: The case of Portugal’s Norte region by Ana Paula Lopes, Filomena Soares

“…Comparing the forecast values in terms of overnight stays, tourists and revenue set by PENT, the reality showed that the results were a little bit far from the expected; however, the findings confirm the common perception that Portugal’s Norte region is still experiencing a trend towards growth as a tourist destination.…”
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Clinical and Histopathological Characteristics of Acquired Inflammatory Blaschko-Linear Disorders by Nikhil Mehta, Binod K. Khaitan, M. Ramam, Neetu Bhari, Gomathy Sethuraman, Manoj K. Singh

“…Results: Out of 99 patients, linear lichen planus (n = 47), linear morphea (n = 31), and lichen striatus (n = 9) were observed most commonly. Skin lesions were present in multiple lines in 52 (52.5%). …”
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Electrical Property of 3D Printed Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Mesh Reflecting Surfaces by Kunyang Lin, Xiaofei Ma, Zhen Cui, Youwei Kang, Pengfei Huang, Huanxiao Li, Di Wu, Guanlong Su, Xiaoyong Tian

“…The reflecting surfaces of common mesh antennas are usually prepared by gold-plated molybdenum wire which is expensive and hard to produce. …”
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Enhanced mechanical and tribological performance of additively manufactured 316L steel by MoS2-reinforcement by Sangharatna M. Ramteke, Jorge Ramos Grez, Max Marian

“…316L stainless steel is commonly used in industrial and biomedical applications due to its corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, though its wear resistance is limited. …”
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Assessment of the Nutritional Status of the Children with Acute Leukemia on Chemotherapy in Karbala City by Dheyaa Aldeen Nawfal Al-khateeb, Ali Hussein Al-hafidh, Usama Ahmed Hadi Al-jumaily

“… Acute leukemia is the most cancer has frequency in children, Malnutrition is one of the common complications of children with cancer, and malnutrition has been identified as a significant factor in treatment tolerance, increased morbidity, poor prognosis, reduced quality of life, and higher healthcare expenses. …”
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Central Diabetes Insipidus in Children and Adolescents: Twenty-Six Year Experience from a Single Centre by Hüseyin Anil Korkmaz, Ritika R Kapoor, Jennifer Kalitsi, Simon JB Aylwin, Charles R Buchanan, Ved Bhushan Arya

“…Surgery for craniopharyngioma was the most common underlying aetiology of CDI with ubiquitous occurrence of panhypopituitarism in these patients. …”
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Characterization, Disintegration, and Dissolution Analyses of Carrageenan-Based Hard-Shell Capsules Cross-Linked with Maltodextrin as a Potential Alternative Drug Delivery System by Muhammad Al Rizqi Dharma Fauzi, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti, Esti Hendradi, Riyanto Teguh Widodo, Mohd. Cairul Iqbal Mohd. Amin

“…Hard-shell capsules commonly consist of gelatin which is not a universal material considering it is extracted from animal parts. …”
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Comparative Study of Combined Steroid-Antibiotic Aural Pack versus Antibiotic Drop in Otitis Externa by Jayanta Saha, Debabrata Biswas, Tithi Debnath, Subhadeep Chowdhury

“… INTRODUCTION Otitis externa is an inflammatory condition of the skin of the external auditory canal that is characterized by generalized edema and erythema. It is a very common condition which is encountered in day to day outpatient services in the life of otolaryngologists. …”
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Comparison of computed tomography–guided core needle biopsy of pulmonary nodules performed with and without the coaxial technique by Qun-Qun Zhu, Li Zhang, Fengfei Xia, Yi-Bing Shi, Lei Zhu, Xian-Xian Liang

“…Introduction: Computed tomography (CT)-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) is a common method for diagnosing pulmonary nodules (PNs). …”
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Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Outpatient Antibiotic Use for Clostridioides difficile-Indicated Agents in British Columbia, from 2000 to 2018 by Ariana Saatchi, Sungeun Kim, Fawziah Marra

“…Clostridioides difficile (CDI) is the most common cause of nosocomial diarrheal infections. Historically, metronidazole was the first-line treatment, but guidelines now indicate oral vancomycin and fidaxomicin as primary antibiotics for initial episodes. …”
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Fighting Evaluation Inflation: Concentrated Datasets for Grammatical Error Correction Task by Vladimir Starchenko, Darya Kharlamova, Elizaveta Klykova, Anastasia Shavrina, Aleksey Starchenko, Olga Vinogradova, Olga Lyashevskaya

“… Background: Grammatical error correction (GEC) systems have greatly developed over the recent decade. According to common metrics, they often reach the level of or surpass human experts. …”
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Multistrategic Approaches in the Treatment of Acute Migraine During Pregnancy: The Effectiveness of Physiotherapy, Exercise, and Relaxation Techniques by Özge Baykan Çopuroğlu, Mehmet Çopuroğlu

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Migraine is a common neurological condition that significantly impacts quality of life, especially in women during their reproductive years. …”
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Life cycle assessment of electronic, electric and nonelectric detonators; a site-specific case for Czech Republic by Hana Brunhoferová, Tatiana Trecáková, Vladimír Kočí

“…The current study addresses this issue by evaluating the environmental footprint of three commonly used types of detonators—electronic, electric, and non-electric—through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). …”
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Experimental and Computational Approaches for the Classification and Correlation of Temperament (Mizaj) and Uterine Dystemperament (Su’-I-Mizaj Al-Rahim) in Abnormal Vaginal Discha... by Arshiya Sultana, Wajeeha Begum, Rushda Saeedi, Khaleequr Rahman, Md Belal Bin Heyat, Faijan Akhtar, Ngo Tung Son, Hadaate Ullah

“…Our results showed that vaginal discharge is more common in warm general temperament and warm-wet dystemperament of the uterus. …”
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Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors in relation to Overweight Defined by BMI and “Normal-Weight Obesity” by Bodil Ohlsson, Jonas Manjer

“…The aim of the present study was to explore the associations between sociodemographic factors and smoking and alcohol habits and lower versus higher BMI (≥25 kg/m2) and to examine whether categorization into lean, NWO, and overweight leads to further information about sociodemographic and lifestyle associations, compared with the common categorization defined by BMI. A cohort of 17,724 participants (9,936 females, 56.1%) from the EpiHealth study, with a median age of 61 (53–67) years, was examined. …”
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Consolidating Medical Education in Sudan During War by Mohamed H. Taha, Nazik E. Husain, Wail Nuri Osman Mukhtar, Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

“…Data synthesis identified common themes, challenges, and trends and suggested solutions for medical education in conflict zones. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Inclusion of Various Nanocarbon Black Concentrations on Mechanical Characteristics of Oil-Well Cement Slurries in High-Pressure High-Temperature Condi... by Ahmed Ebied, Sherif Fakher, Hatem Kayed

“…NCB was incorporated as a reinforced nanomaterial in cementitious composites at varying concentrations of 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% by weight of cement (BWOC) into the slurry mix fluid following a specific mixing sequence before the addition of Class-G wellbore Portland cement, which is manufactured via the dry process and commonly used in the oil and gas industry. The study evaluated parameters, such as density, rheology, free fluid (FF), fluid loss (FL), thickening time (TT), compressive strength (CS), tensile strength (TS), porosity, and permeability, following API standards. …”
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