Mutation Analysis of Synthetic DNA Barcodes in a Fission Yeast Gene Deletion Library by Sanger Sequencing by Minho Lee, Shin-Jung Choi, Sangjo Han, Miyoung Nam, Dongsup Kim, Dong-Uk Kim, Kwang-Lae Hoe

“…Sequence examination of the 7,734 high-fidelity barcodes revealed that 1,039 barcodes (13.4%) deviated from the original design. In total, 1,284 mutations (mutation rate of 16.6%) exist within the 1,039 mutated barcodes, which is comparable to budding yeast (18%). …”
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A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Mechanical Properties of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)-Based 3D-Printed Wood/PLA Biocomposite by Prashant Anerao, Atul Kulkarni, Yashwant Munde, Namrate Kharate

“…This study employs fused deposition modeling (FDM) as the additive manufacturing process and focuses on assessing the mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, and impact) of 3D-printed biocomposite. The Taguchi L27 design of the experiments is utilized, and the key process parameters under consideration are infill pattern, layer thickness, raster angle, nozzle temperature, and infill density. …”
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Development and validation of a Non-INvaSive Pregnancy RIsk ScoRE (INSPIRE) for the screening of high-risk pregnant women for gestational diabetes mellitus in Pakistan by Romaina Iqbal, Iqbal Azam, Subhash Chandir, Rahat Qureshi, Ali Jaffar, Neelofur Babar, Sabahat Naz, Samreen Jamal, Aisha Syed Wali

“…Our study aimed to develop a Non-INvaSive Pregnancy RIsk ScoRE (INSPIRE) for GDM screening in Pakistani pregnant women based on risk factors reported in the literature.Methods Using a cross-sectional study design, we enrolled 500 pregnant women who attended antenatal clinics at one tertiary and two secondary care hospitals in Karachi between the 28th and 32nd weeks of gestation. …”
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Nomophobia, phubbing, and deficient sleep patterns in college students by Margit Julia Guerra Ayala, Olga María Alegre de la Rosa, Maria Amparo del Pilar Chambi Catacora, Elizabeth Vargas Onofre, Edith Cari Checa, Débora Díaz Flores

“…A non-experimental, cross-sectional, quantitative design with correlational-explanatory scope was used, conducted from March to June 2023. …”
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Peranan Diet Rendah Serat terhadap Timbulnya Hemoroid di RSUP. Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Afifah Muthmainnah, Masrul ., Asril Zahari

“…This research was an analytic observational uses case control design that conducted on 44 people, consisting of 22 cases and 22 controls. …”
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Exploration of whether socioeconomic factors affect the results of priority setting partnerships: updating the top 10 research priorities for the management of Parkinson’s in an in... by Michael Lawton, Inga Liepelt-Scarfone, Rejko Krüger, Michele T Hu, Christine Lo, Charlotte Woodward, Francesca Bowring, Jessica Welch, Patricia Sulzer, Anne-Marie Hanff

“…Objectives Explore whether socioeconomic differences of patients affect the prioritisation of pre-existing research questions and explore the agreement between healthcare professionals (HCP) and patients in priority setting partnerships (PSPs).Design and setting Prospective, three centre survey across UK (400 participants), Tuebingen (176 participants) and Luxembourg (303 participants). …”
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Enhancing Perioperative Outcomes of Pancreatic Surgery with Wearable Augmented Reality Assistance System: A Matched-Pair Analysis by Hamraz Javaheri, MSc, Omid Ghamarnejad, MD, Rizky Widyaningsih, MD, Ragnar Bade, PhD, Paul Lukowicz, PhD, Jakob Karolus, PhD, Gregor Alexander Stavrou, MD

“…The present study aimed to evaluate the safety of the first wearable augmented reality assistance system (ARAS) specifically designed for pancreatic surgery and its impact on perioperative outcomes. …”
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Productivity loss due to menstruation-related symptoms: a nationwide cross-sectional survey among 32 748 women by Mark E Schoep, Eddy M M Adang, Jacques W M Maas, Bianca De Bie, Johanna W M Aarts, Theodoor E Nieboer

“…Objective To evaluate age-dependent productivity loss caused by menstruation-related symptoms, measured in absenteeism (time away from work or school) and presenteeism (productivity loss while present at work or school).Methods Design/setting: internet-based, cross-sectional survey conducted in the Netherlands from July to October 2017.Participants: 32 748 women aged 15–45 years, recruited through social media.Outcome measures: self-reported lost productivity in days, divided into absenteeism and presenteeism; impact of menstrual symptoms; reasons women give when calling in sick; and women’s preferences regarding the implications of menstruation-related symptoms for schools and workplaces.Results A total of 13.8% (n=4514) of all women reported absenteeism during their menstrual periods with 3.4% (n=1108) reporting absenteeism every or almost every menstrual cycle. …”
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Population Characteristics and Their Implications on the Benefit Basket of National Social Health Insurance Scheme in Sierra Leone: A Prospective View by Abraham Isiaka Jimmy, Kwabena Anarfi Boateng, Peter Twum, Deborah Larbie, Abdul Bangura, Hassan Milton Conteh, Peter Agyei-Baffour

“…A cross-sectional study design was employed in six selected districts in Sierra Leone. …”
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Pengaruh Timbal (Pb) Terhadap Kadar MDA Serum Tikus Putih Jantan by Endrinaldi ., Asterina .

“…Experimental research design was used 25 white male rats were divided into five groups, namely the control group and the group treated with the administration of Pb acetate at a dose concentration of 5, 10, 20, and 40 mg / kg body weight for 26 days.…”
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Teacher competency and work engagement among secondary school physical education teachers: the multiple mediating roles of occupational stress, emotional exhaustion, and profession... by Weisong Chen, Zhen Huang, Bo Peng, Lin Li, Jingsong Chen

“…Future research should employ longitudinal designs and consider additional contextual factors to extend these findings.…”
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The Role of Dendritic Cells in Adaptive Immune Response Induced by OVA/PDDA Nanoparticles by Daniele R. Pereira, Yunys Pérez-Betancourt, Bianca C. L. F. Távora, Geraldo S. Magalhães, Ana Maria Carmona-Ribeiro, Eliana L. Faquim-Mauro

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The data showed the central role of DCs in the induction of antigen-specific immune response by OVA-PDDA-NPs, thus proving that these NPs are a potent adjuvant for subunit vaccine design.…”
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Inequalities in demand satisfied with modern methods of family planning among women aged 15–49 years: a secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys of six South Asian... by Chandrashekhar T Sreeramareddy, Kiran Acharya, Ishwar Tiwari

“…Objective To estimate educational and wealth inequalities in demand satisfied with modern methods of family planning (mDFPS).Design A secondary data analyses of Demographic and Health Surveys.Setting Six South Asian countries, Afghanistan (2015), Bangladesh (2014), India (2015–2016), Maldives (2016–2017), Nepal (2016) and Pakistan (2017–2018).Participants Women aged 15–49 years. …”
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Achieving adherence to positive airway pressure in commercial drivers using an employer-mandated remote management programme by Elizabeth Kneeland, Nadia Ali, David G. Maislin, Yoon Hee Chang, Joyce Epelboim, Brendan T. Keenan, Allan I. Pack

“…Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in commercial drivers, and associated with increased risk of crashes if untreated, making diagnosis and effective treatment crucial in this population. Study design and methods This is a retrospective summary of a clinical programme based on telemedicine and remote treatment monitoring developed with a national trucking company to screen new hires in the USA for OSA and implement positive airway pressure (PAP) management. …”
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Optimization of reinforcement ratio and stirring speed on mechanical properties of Al-TiB2-B4C hybrid composite using Taguchi – grey relational analysis by Sheetal Soni, Piyush Gohil

“…The hybrid metal matrix composite is produced via the stir casting method. For experimental design Taguchi L9 orthogonal array was adopted, with the weight percentage of the reinforcement materials and stirring speed identified as experimental factors. …”
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Study on Seismic Dynamic Response of Deep-Buried Tunnel Based on Tectonic Stress by Junjie He, Song Hu, Yonggang Guo

“…It is hoped that the contents of the study will contribute to the prevention and control of seismic geological hazards in the tunnel-engineering region and render technical support for the design and construction of similar projects in this region.…”
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Hubungan antara Pembentukan Scar Vaksin BCG dan Kejadian Infeksi Tuberkulosis by Fajriah Rosandali, Rusdi Aziz, Netti Suharti

“…The objective of this study was to determine the relation of BCG vaccine Scar formation on  the incidence of tuberculosis infection.This research used a cross sectional design with 80 total subjects. The data was collected by observations of the scar on the upper arm while interviewed  respondents using interview guide. …”
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HIL Test Verification of PDPI Control of Induction Generator‐Based Multi‐Rotor Wind Turbine Systems by Habib Benbouhenni, Mourad Yessef, Nicu Bizon, Sara Kadi, Ayman Alhejji, Badre Bossoufi

“…ABSTRACT In this experimental study, a new technique is designed and presented for controlling the rotor side converter of an induction generator (IG) for multi‐rotor wind turbine (MRWT) systems. …”
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In situ synthesis of Mo-doped carbon-coated NiCo2S4 nanosheet networks for supercapacitors by Kaiyu Wang, Fan Zhou, Jiangnan Chu, Wenchong Ouyang, Kun Wang, Zhengwei Wu

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Intentionally self-injured patients have lower mortality when treated at trauma centers versus non-trauma centers in South Korea by Jin Woo, Han Zo Choi, Jongkyeong Kang

“…However, considering the limitations of using data from only 2 years and the retrospective design, further research is warranted.Study type Retrospective national, population-based observational case-control study.Level of evidence Level III…”
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