The Effect of Different Freezing Rates and Long-Term Storage Temperatures on the Stability of Sliced Peaches by Paul Dawson, Wesam Al-Jeddawi, James Rieck

“…However, all samples enzymatically browned when thawed; therefore, frozen peaches may best if used in the frozen state or in applications where appearance is a critical factor. In general, fresh and prefrozen peaches were not acceptable by the sensory panelists after 270 days of frozen storage.…”
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The COVID-19 Pandemic in the Social Teaching of the Roman Catholic Church by H. T. Sardaryan

“…The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the critical problems of the structure not only of the modern health system but also of the role of the state in managing socio-economic processes, government institutions, and their ability to ensure the safety and well-being of the population in conditions of the practical economic shutdown, self-isolation of citizens and ultra-high mobilization of state administrative resources to ensure a full-scale fight against the spread of the virus. …”
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Efficacy of BNT162b2 and CoronaVac in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by Dogan Mustafa, Yilmaz Berna

“…While 959 patients had mild-moderate symptoms, 504 patients had severe-critical symptoms and were treated in the intensive care unit. …”
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Radiation-Associated Toxicities in Obese Women with Endometrial Cancer: More Than Just BMI? by Savita V. Dandapani, Ying Zhang, Richard Jennelle, Yvonne G. Lin

“…Additional studies to critically evaluate the radiation treatment dosing and treatment fields in obese EC patients are warranted to identify strategies to mitigate the radiation-associated toxicities in these women.…”
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A Novel Hybrid Model for Credit Risk Assessment of Supply Chain Finance Based on Topological Data Analysis and Graph Neural Network by Kosar Farajpour Mojdehi, Babak Amiri, Amirali Haddadi

“…Supply Chain Finance (SCF) in the energy sector has emerged as a critical area of focus due to the need for sustainable and efficient financial solutions to manage the complex interactions between various stakeholders, including suppliers, financial institutions, and energy companies. …”
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Practical Concerns Regarding the 7th Edition AJCC Staging Guidelines by D. Buethe, C. Warner, J. Miedler, C. J. Cockerell

“…This paper is modified from a more comprehensive treatment of the staging of nonmelanoma skin cancer by Warner and Cockerell entitled “The new 7th edition American joint committee on cancer staging of cutaneous nonmelanoma skin cancer: a critical review,” in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (paper accepted, pending publication).…”
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Worldwide Prevalence of Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick Injury among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Sina Temesgen Tolera, Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu

“…Quality assessment was performed to determine the relevance of the articles using Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Several steps of assessment and evaluation were taken to select and analyze the relevant articles. …”
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Assessing the application of adapted theory of planned behaviour in predicting postpartum family planning intentions in a pragmatic randomized control trial in Western Kenya. by Morris Senghor Shisanya, Mary Kipmerewo, Everlyne Morema, Collins Ouma

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>In developing countries like Kenya, addressing the high population growth rate necessitates a focus on early Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) use. Despite the critical need for PPFP, few researchers explore the application of health behaviour change theories to enhance FP use among postpartum women. …”
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Natural Cyclic Peptides: Synthetic Strategies and Biomedical Applications by Devan Buchanan, Shogo Mori, Ahmed Chadli, Siva S. Panda

“…Due to the typically low concentrations of cyclic peptides in nature, effective synthetic strategies are indispensable for their acquisition, characterization, and biological evaluation. Cyclization, a critical step in their synthesis, enhances metabolic stability, bioavailability, and receptor binding affinity. …”
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Regeneration of Deteriorated Internal Combustion Engine Components used in Thermal Power Plants by William Quitiaquez, Hugo Meneses, Patricio Quitiaquez, Isaac Simbaña

“…Exhaust cases and valves are critical engine components and are subjected to high pressures and temperatures. …”
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“Direct Me or Leave Me”: The Effect of Leadership Style on Stress and Self-Efficacy of Healthcare Professionals by Stefan Milojević, Vesna Stojanović Aleksić, Marko Slavković

“…This study underscores the critical role of leadership style in shaping the well-being and self-efficacy of healthcare professionals. …”
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Synchron und diachron. Zum Zusammenhang zwischen Kontrapunkt und Prozessualität in romantischer Formensprache by Ariane Jeßulat

“…Analyses of three works by Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn together with a critical reading of Johann Christian Lobe’s Lehrbuch der musikalischen Komposition are used to demonstrate cases of processuality, whose development and dramaturgy defy the conventional imagery of ‘organic form’ despite remaining completely intact as musically functional contexts.…”
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The surgical time-out: the relationship between perceptions of a safety-task anchor and surgical team workflow by Vivian J. Zagarese, Ivan Hernandez, Neil M. A. Hauenstein, Roseanne J. Foti, Sarah H. Parker

“…Abstract Background The surgical time-out is a critical safety measure used in the operating room (OR). …”
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Evaluation of maxillary sinus pathologies and the posterior superior alveolar artery canal using cone-beam computed tomography by Melike Gulec, Veysel Icen, Elif Esra Ozmen

“…This study identified the PSAA as predominantly located in the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus, an anatomical feature of critical importance during preoperative radiological evaluations to minimize vascular complications. …”
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Digital Sovereignty in times of AI: between perils of hegemonic agendas and possibilities of alternative approaches by Alexandre Costa-Barbosa, Bianca Herlo, Gesche Joost

“…These visions challenge the mainstream by emphasizing autonomy, inclusion, and sustainability in managing critical AI resources, including computing, databases, data, and algorithm governance. …”
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Neighbourhood, crime and fear: Exploring subjective perception of security in Serbia by Marković Aleksandra, Filipović Božidar

“…The primary findings underscore the significance of individual vulnerability and social integration measures as critical indicators of security perceptions in the neighbourhoods. …”
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A Predictive Model of Mining Collapse Extent and Its Application by Jia Nan, Cheng Liu, Yi Liu

“…The results show the following. (1) Analytical formulas of the critical slip angle and the collapse height of the ore body were derived by the mechanics method, and the rock mechanics parameters were obtained by field coring and physical and mechanical experiments. …”
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Corticolimbic circuitry as a druggable target in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: a narrative review by Abigail Gee, Paola Dazzan, Anthony A. Grace, Gemma Modinos

“…The corticolimbic system is an interacting set of cortical and subcortical brain regions critically involved in this process. Understanding how neural circuitry and molecular mechanisms within this corticolimbic system may contribute to the development of not only positive symptoms but also negative and cognitive deficits in SSD has been a recent focus of intense research, as the latter are not adequately treated by current antipsychotic medications and are more strongly associated with poorer functioning and long-term outcomes. …”
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A macro-transection model of brain trauma for neuromaterial testing with functional electrophysiological readouts by Jessica Wiseman, Raja Haseeb Basit, Akihiro Suto, Sagnik Middya, Bushra Kabiri, Michael Evans, Vinoj George, Christopher Adams, George Malliaras, Divya Maitreyi Chari

“…The model encompasses the major neural cell types involved in pathological responses post-injury. Critically, we observed hallmark pathological responses in injury foci including cell scarring, immune cell infiltration, precursor cell migration, and short-range axonal sprouting. …”
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Association of FAS and FAS Ligand Genes Polymorphism and Risk of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Bita Moudi, Saeedeh Salimi, Farzaneh Farajian Mashhadi, Mahnaz Sandoughi, Zahra Zakeri

“…FAS/FASL pathway plays a critical role in maintaining peripheral immune tolerance; therefore, the apoptosis genes, Fas and Fas ligand (FasL), could be suitable candidate genes in human SLE susceptibility. …”
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