How to enhance company engagement in public-private emergency collaborations in the supply of essential goods by Markus Lüttenberg, Alexander Zienau, Marcus Wiens, Ole Hansen, Florian Diehlmann, Frank Schultmann

“…To enable successful collaboration, the paper develops crisis preparedness guidelines for state institutions and companies. Design/methodology/approach – The authors develop and conduct a survey and statistically analyze the responses of 398 German companies from the food, health-care and logistics sectors. …”
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Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on child protection medical assessments: a retrospective observational study in Birmingham, UK by Julie Taylor, Nutmeg Hallett, Malcolm Price, Joanna Garstang, Geoff Debelle, Indu Anand, Jane Armstrong, Emily Botcher, Helen Chaplin, Clare Morgans, Ern Ern Henna Tan, Emily Tudor

“…Objectives To determine any change in referral patterns and outcomes in children (0–18) referred for child protection medical examination (CPME) during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with previous years.Design Retrospective observational study, analysing routinely collected clinical data from CPME reports in a rapid response to the pandemic lockdown.Setting Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust, which provides all routine CPME for Birmingham, England, population 1.1 million including 288 000 children.Participants Children aged under 18 years attending CPME during an 18-week period from late February to late June during the years 2018–2020.Main outcome measures Numbers of referrals, source of disclosure and outcomes from CPME.Results There were 78 CPME referrals in 2018, 75 in 2019 and 47 in 2020, this was a 39.7% (95% CI 12.4% to 59.0%) reduction in referrals from 2018 to 2020, and a 37.3% (95% CI 8.6% to 57.4%) reduction from 2019 to 2020. …”
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Protocol of a randomised controlled phase II clinical trial investigating PREoperative endoscopic injection of BOTulinum toxin into the sphincter of Oddi to reduce postoperative pa... by Phillip Knebel, Thilo Hackert, Markus W Büchler, Thomas Bruckner, Peter Sauer, Markus K Diener, Christine Tjaden, Ulla Klaiber, Pascal Probst, Eike Martin, Steffen Luntz

“…The aim of this project (PREBOTPilot) is to generate the first randomised controlled trial data on the safety, feasibility and efficacy of preoperative endoscopic BTX injection into the sphincter of Oddi to prevent clinically relevant POPF following DP.Methods and analysis PREBOTPilot is an investigator-initiated, single-centre, randomised, controlled, open-label, phase II clinical trial with two parallel study groups and an exploratory study design. 60 patients scheduled for DP will be randomised to intervention and control group. …”
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Failure Mechanism and Control Technology of Thick and Soft Coal Fully Mechanized Caving Roadway under Double Gobs in Close Coal Seams by Shengrong Xie, Xiaoyu Wu, Dongdong Chen, Yaohui Sun, En Wang, Xiaowei Wu, Xiaobo Duan, Zaisheng Jiang, Pengyu Qi, Songhao Shi

“…From on-site measurement, the roadway was seen to be arranged in the lateral stress stabilization area of the stepped coal pillars, the combined support technology of the grouting anchor cable (bolt) + U type steel + a single prop was adopted, the roadway deformation was small, the gas influx was reduced, and the drawing force of the anchor bolt and the anchor cable was increased to approximately 160 kN and 350 kN, respectively. The overall design and control technology of the roadway can meet the site safety and efficient production requirements.…”
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Innovative CO2-NBs-assisted ultrasonication for the phytochemical extraction of peanut (Arachis hypoga) shells: Synthesis and characterization of CO2-nanobubbles by Nayyar Iqbal, Miral Javed, Ramy M. Khoder, Areej Areej, Renyu Zheng, Shanbai Xiong, Ibrahim Khalifa, Hassan Barakat, Youming Liu

“…This study was designed to obtain the maximum extraction yield of peanut shell (PS) polyphenols using a novel carbon dioxide nanobubbles (CO2-NBs) assisted ultrasonic extraction method. …”
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The Effect of Exercise on Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of a Single Dose of Unfractionated Heparin—A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Study by Liva K. Stuhr, Joshua B. Feinberg, Thea Christoffersen, Konstantinos Dimopoulos, Mikkel B. Christensen, David P. Sonne, Troels Riis, Peter S. Plomgaard, Jens P. Goetze, Emil L. Larsen, Kristian Karstoft

“…The aim of this study was to assess the influence of a single exercise session on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of a single dose of subcutaneously administered unfractionated heparin. In a crossover design, 15 healthy males underwent four experimental days where 15,000 IU of unfractionated heparin was injected subcutaneously into the thigh of the non‐dominant leg. …”
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Malnutrition among the Elderly in Malaysia and Its Associated Factors: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018 by Mohamad Hasnan Ahmad, Ruhaya Salleh, Cheong Siew Man, Munawara Pardi, Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim, Norhafizah Shahril, Mohd Hatta Abdul Mutalib, Suzana Shahar, Noor Ani Ahmad

“…This survey applied a multistage stratified cluster sampling design to ensure national representativeness. Malnutrition was identified using a validated Mini Nutrition Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF). …”
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Preparation and Gas-Sensitive Properties of SnO₂@Bi₂O₃ Core-Shell Heterojunction Structure by Jin Liu, Yixin Gao, Yuanyuan Lv, Mengdi Yang, Haoru Guo, Neng Li, Danyang Bai, Anyi Wang

“…The SnO₂@Bi₂O₃ core-shell heterojunction structure was designed and synthesized via a hydrothermal method, and the structure and morphology of the synthesized samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Evaluation of Serum Leucine-Rich Alpha-2 Glycoprotein as a New Inflammatory Biomarker of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Tetsuhiro Yoshimura, Keiichi Mitsuyama, Ryosuke Sakemi, Hidetoshi Takedatsu, Shinichiro Yoshioka, Kotaro Kuwaki, Atsushi Mori, Shuhei Fukunaga, Toshihiro Araki, Masaru Morita, Kozo Tsuruta, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Takuji Torimura

“…These data suggest that serum LRG, originated partially from PBMCs, is an inflammatory marker in UC and CD. A large-scale well-designed study should be conducted in the future to more accurately reveal the clinical significance of LRG in patients with IBD.…”
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Assessing the association between tourism and the alcohol urban environment in Barcelona: a cross-sectional study by Xisca Sureda, Manuel Franco, Susanna Puigcorbé, Joan R Villalbí, Marina Bosque-Prous, Ester Teixidó-Compañó, Montserrat Bartroli, Albert Espelt

“…We explore with a valid instrument in a large city whether there is an association between high tourism pressure and a greater presence of alcohol-related elements in the urban environment.Design Observational ecological study.Setting The study was conducted in Barcelona during 2017–2018.Participants We assessed urban exposure to alcohol by performing social systematic observation using the OHCITIES Instrument in a stratified random sample of 170 census tracts within the city’s 73 neighbourhoods.Primary and secondary outcome measures For each census tract we calculated the density of alcohol premises, and of promotion in public places per 1000 residents. …”
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From innovation to clinic: Emerging strategies harnessing electrically conductive polymers to enhance electrically stimulated peripheral nerve repair by Rajiv Borah, Daniel Diez Clarke, Jnanendra Upadhyay, Michael G. Monaghan

“…Key challenges discussed include designing effective 3D NGCs with high electroactivity, optimizing ES modules, and better understanding of immunoregulation during nerve repair. …”
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Acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) for psychological distress associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): protocol for a feasibility trial of the ACTforIBD programme by Richard Gearry, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Andrew McCombie, Peter Gibson, Simon Knowles, Lisa Olive, Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Subhadra Evans, Leanne Raven, Daniel Romano, Eric O, Madeleine Dober, Leesa van Niekerk, Susan Chesterman

“…The ACTforIBD programme, specifically designed for people with IBD and comorbid psychological distress, draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which promotes acceptance of situations that cannot be solved such as persistent physical symptoms. …”
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Numerical Prediction of Fatigue Life for Landing Gear Considering the Shock Absorber Travel by Haihong Tang, Panglun Liu, Jianbin Ding, Jinsong Cheng, Yiyao Jiang, Bingyan Jiang

“…The fatigue life prediction results indicate that the minimum lifespan of the MF is 53164 landings, which means that the fatigue life meets the requirement design.…”
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Accuracy of placement of the glenoid component in reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a custom baseplate for severe glenoid deficiency by Katsumasa Nakazawa, MD, Tomoya Manaka, MD, PhD, Yukihide Minoda, MD, PhD, Nobuyasu Ochiai, MD, PhD, Yasuhiro Nakane, MD, Yoichi Ito, MD, PhD, Yoshihiro Hirakawa, MD, PhD, Ryosuke Iio, MD, Kenta Inagaki, MD, Hiroaki Nakamura, MD, PhD

“…Recently, the glenoid Vault Reconstruction System (Zimmer-Biomet, Warsaw, IN, USA), a computer-aided design ot computer-assisted manufacturing system, was developed, with good clinical outcomes, including no radiographic loosening. …”
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Improving Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Polymer Composites: Incorporating Banana Stem Leaf and Jute Fibers with Tamarind Shell Powder by Karuppusamy Manickaraj, Aruchamy Karthik, Sivasubramanian Palanisamy, Manivannan Jayamani, Syed Kashif Ali, Subramanian Lakshmi Sankar, Saleh A. Al-Farraj

“…Mechanical properties were evaluated for bio-natural fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid composites made with varying amounts of jute, banana stem leaves (BSL), and tamarind shell powder (TSP). Each composite design had varying weight percentages of jute and BSL (5 to 25%) and a consistent mix of TSP (10%) and epoxy resin (60%). …”
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A Retrospective Case Series of a Novel Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial Technique with Less Displacement and Migration of the Trial Leads by N. Shaparin, K. Gritsenko, P. Agrawal, S. Kim, S. Wahezi, A. Gitkind, J. Hascalovici, A. Vydyanathan, J. Bernstein, A. Dizdarevic, N. Mehta, A. Kaufman

“…This study utilizes a series of 19 patients to evaluate a new technique for securing percutaneous spinal cord simulator trial leads, which may minimize dislodgement and migration complications and improve the rate of trial success. Study Design. Retrospective case series. Setting. New Jersey Medical School, Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management Division. …”
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A legume-enriched diet improves metabolic health in prediabetes mediated through gut microbiome: a randomized controlled trial by Xiaorong Wu, Alvin Surya Tjahyo, Vera Sergeyevna Brok Volchanskaya, Long Hui Wong, Xianning Lai, Yi Ning Yong, Farhana Osman, Shia Lyn Tay, Priya Govindharajulu, Shalini Ponnalagu, Rachel Tso, Hwee Sze Teo, Kaijie Khoo, Huan Fan, Chew Chan Goh, Clara Poh Lian Yap, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow, Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Sumanto Haldar, Kevin Junliang Lim

“…The study was a 16-week, single-blind, parallel-design, randomized controlled trial (n = 63 intervention group (IG), n = 64 control group (CG); mean ± SD age 62.2 ± 6.3 years, BMI 23.8 ± 2.6 kg/m2). …”
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Non-governmental organizations’ perceptions of challenges and opportunities for participating in the provision of government-purchased community-based psychiatric rehabilitation se... by Hao Yao, Siyuan He, Fei Yan, Wei Wang, Hanyi Lin, Yanli Liu, Lili Xue, Jun Cai, Weibo Zhang

“…Conclusions Based on the findings, recommendations for future actions are provided in the areas of research, public awareness, funding, training, referrals, collaboration, and service designing to improve the mechanism of government purchasing of CBPR services from NGOs in China.…”
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Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: a systematic review and meta-synthesis by Lucy Serpell, Dasha Nicholls, Ulrike Schmidt, Tom Jewell, Nora Trompeter, Fiona Duffy, Imogen Peebles, Emily Wadhera, Kate Chambers, Helen Sharpe, Ellen Maloney

“…This review aimed to summarise the literature on the impact of out-of-home nutrition labels on individuals with eating disorders or disordered eating.Design A systematic search across eight databases was conducted on 11 October 2023.Data sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, APA PsycINFO, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, Scopus and CINAHL. …”
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Perbedaan Efektivitas Edukasi Media Booklet dan Video terhadap Pengetahuan Gizi Seimbang Pendamping Anak Autism Spectrum Disorder di Wilayah Jabodetabek by Tiara Kumala Putri, Sintha Fransiske Simanungkalit, Hendry Roris P Sianturi, Nanang Nasrullah

“…Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain quasi-experiment dengan rancangan two group pre-test post-test design. Sampel merupakan pendamping anak ASD dengan usia 6-18 tahun di wilayah Jabodetabek yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi masing-masing berjumlah 60 orang pada kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen. …”
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