A straightforward Py-GC/MS methodology for quantification of microplastics in tap water by Alexander Ccanccapa-Cartagena, Anandu Nair Gopakumar, Maryam Salehi

“…This study introduces a cost-effective and streamlined Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) methodology for detecting and quantifying microplastics in tap water, focusing on seven common polymers. Unlike conventional approaches relying on expensive pyrolyzate libraries, this method identifies pyrolysis fragments by matching their m/z values with commercially available mass spectral libraries (Wiley Registry 12th Edition/NIST 2020) and confirms findings using pure polymer standards. …”
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Association Between Opioid-Related Mortality and History of Surgical Procedure: A Population-Based Case-Control Study by Mhd Wasem Alsabbagh, BScPhm, PhD, Michael A. Beazely, BSP, PhD, Leona Spasik, PharmD

“…A case-control study design using deceased controls compared individuals with and without opioid death and their exposure to common surgeries in the preceding 4 years. This population-based study used linked death and hospitalization databases in Canada (excluding Quebec) from January 01, 2008 to December 31, 2017. …”
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THE DETERMINATION OF THE KIND OF PHASE-TO-PHASE SHORT CIRCUIT IN CURRENT LINE PROTECTION OF 6–35 KV by F. A. Romaniuk, O. A. Huryanchyk, M. A. Shevaldin, V. S. Kachenya

“…When failures are superpositioned, one of which is on one of the parallel lines near the common bus and the other second on the monitored bus, the kind of the SC, determined by any of the proposed methods may differ from the actual one. …”
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Still No Substantial Evidence to Use Prophylactic Antibiotic at Operative Vaginal Delivery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yifru Berhan, Sisay Kirba, Achamyelesh Gebre

“…Postpartum maternal infection is still a common problem worldwide, mainly due to obstetric risk factors. …”
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Bioimpedance as an alternative tool for subjective, visual scoring of a prevalent ham quality defect by Abie Sisay Mebre, Suliga Paweł, Egelandsdal Bjørg, Münch Daniel

“…PSE-like meat is linked to a common pork defect and can be caused by rapid post-mortem damage of muscle fibers. …”
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Serum FSH Levels in Coasting Programmes on the hCG Day and Their Clinical Outcomes in IVF ± ICSI Cycles by Srisailesh Vitthala, Jerome Bouaziz, Amanda Tozer, Ariel Zosmer, Talha Al-Shawaf

“…Coasting is the most commonly used strategy in prevention of severe OHSS. …”
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The effects of fluid resuscitation on the hemodynamic parameters of experimental induced endotoxemia in the neonatal calves by Enes Akyüz, Alparslan Coşkun, İsmail Şen

“…Therefore, a safe and effective treatment for endotoxemia in calves is needed<br />in order to address this common and potentially fatal condition. The primary aim of the study is to determine the effects of NaCl on the clinic, hematologic and hemodynamic parameters of calves.…”
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Preliminary Evaluation of Some Engineering Geological Properties of Soils in the New Yenagoa Town, Bayelsa State, Central Niger Delta by PO Youdeowei, HO Nwankwoala

“…BH 2 to BH 10 present single to two layered stratigraphy of the commonly occurring fine sand and silty clay in various thicknesses to the maximum drilled depth of 10m. …”
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Sustainable Agricultural Management of Land Using Technology for Soil and Water Conservation within the Central Rift Valley, Central Ethiopia by Tesfaye Birhan, Wondimagegnehu Tekalign

“…Agroforestry, followed by grass strip and area closure, was the most commonly implemented vegetative measure. Besides, animal manure, followed by animal parking, was the most implemented agronomic measure. …”
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Natural Cycle Frozen Embryo Transfer: Evaluating Optimal Protocols for Preparation and Timing by Kai N. Holder, Jessica S. Mormol, Jennifer B. Bakkensen, Mary Ellen Pavone, Kara N. Goldman, Chen Yeh, Lutfiyya N. Muhammad, Lia A. Bernardi

“…Background: While natural cycle frozen embryo transfer (NC-FET) is becoming increasingly common, significant practice variation exists in the use of ovulation induction medications, administration of ovulation trigger, and timing of embryo transfer without consensus as to the optimal protocol. …”
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Post-coronavirus disease 2019 frequent use of disinfectants and sanitizers affect lung tissue: experimental study by Amr Khattab, Shaimaa ElShebiney

“…This study explores the effect of the regular use of the commonly recommended disinfectants such as alcohol-based solutions and 0.1% hypochlorite on the lung and liver tissues of rats. …”
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Recycling process of spent bleaching clay: Optimization by response surface methodology by A.M. Hatami, M.R. Sabour, A. Amiri

“…Bleaching adsorption is the most common method and clay is the most widely used adsorbent in this method. …”
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Molecular mechanisms of vascular tissue patterning in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> L. roots by A. D. Sidorenko, N. A. Omelyanchuk, E. V. Zemlyanskaya

“…Vascular system development is a common object of fundamental research in plant development biology. …”
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The implementation of a system of CardioQVARK to personalize treatment in terms of the digital ecosystem healthcare formation by V. Isaenko, M. Rybina

“…Development and application in the practice of everyday life CardioQVARK system shows and identifies a number of common socio-economic problems and risks in the digital economy. …”
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Neurosonograms in very preterm neonates: Findings, risk factors, and association with neurodevelopmental outcome: A retrospective study by Shyam Kumar Sasidhara Kurup, Femitha Pournami, Ajai Kumar Prithvi, Arif Abdulsalam Kolisambeevi, Anila V. Panackal, Jyothi Prabhakar, Naveen Jain

“…Choroid plexus cyst was the most common “other” findings. Gestational age <28 weeks, chorioamnionitis, extensive resuscitation, ventilation >24 h, and culture-proven sepsis were independent risk factors for abnormal NSG in the first 2 weeks of life. …”
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Prevalence of chlamydia trachomatis in patients subjected to assisted reproduction techniques. Cienfuegos, 2016-2018 by Práxedes Rojas Quintana, Dainalith Dulciree Guedez Villalobos, Aimé María Reyes Pérez, Neisy Chávez González, Elodia Rivas Alpízar

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> Chlamydia trachomatis is the causal agent of one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world. …”
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Cultivation of straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) on oil palm empty fruit bunch growth medium by Sugeng Triyono, Agus Haryanto, Mareli Telaumbanua, Jamalam Lumbanraja, Filip To

“…Purpose The research aimed to study the effects of size reduction and composting duration of empty fruit bunches (EFB) on straw mushroom production, and to examine the doses of fertilizers commonly used among farmers. Methods The experiment was done in two stages. …”
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Tailoring bus rapid transit to the complex realities of African Cities: Critical issues and public policy planning approaches by Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng, Franco Jauregui-Fung

“…In response to this question, this paper examines three public policy planning concepts commonly applied to BRT projects: rationalist, disjointed incremental, and step-by-step, evaluating their effectiveness and limitations in the African context. …”
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The role of artificial intelligence in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea by Hannah L. Brennan, Simon D. Kirby

“…Abstract Background The first-line and most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is nasal continuous positive airway pressure, which serves as a pneumatic splint to stabilize the upper airway and is effective when used with appropriate adherence. …”
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Investigation of the application of an automated monitoring system for detecting transmission cable deterioration in Nigeria: A case study of transmission cable lines between Offa... by C.S. Omoniabipi, R. Agbadede, K.C. Emmanuel, O.J. Adewuni, I. Allison

“…By developing and implementing this advanced monitoring tool to detect transmission cable deteriorations, particularly those caused by electrical overloading, a common issue in Nigeria and other developing nations, the problem of cable failure resulting from overloading can be minimized. …”
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