Growth and survival of Kryptopterus lais treated with thyroxine hormone by , Agusnimar, , Rosyadi

“…A completely randomized designed with four treatments and three replications were used in this experiment. …”
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Realist inquiry into Maternity care @ a Distance (ARM@DA): realist review protocol by Andrew Booth, Catrin Evans, Stephen Timmons, Helen Spiby, Mark Clowes, Nia Jones, Kerry Evans, Benash Nazmeen, Candice Sunney, Georgia Clancy

“…Included papers will consist of any study design, in English and from 2010 onwards. The review will follow the Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Synthesis Evolving Standards quality procedures and reporting guidance.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval has been obtained from the University of Nottingham, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Ethics Committee (FMHS 426–1221). …”
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Bio-oil production by pyrolysis of Azolla filiculoides and Ulva fasciata macroalgae by S. Pourkarimi, A. Hallajisani, A. Alizadehdakhel, A. Nouralishahi

“…METHODS: For this purpose, the effects of temperature (300-500 °C), carrier gas flow rate (0.2-0.8 L/min), ‎and heating rate (10-20 °C/min) on the final bio-oil production were optimized using response ‎surface methodology established by a central composite design. FINDINGS: The highest bio-oil yield from U. fasciata (34.29%) was obtained at the temperature of 500 °C, ‎‎ nitrogen flow rate of 0.2 L/min, and heating rate of 10 °C/min. …”
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A Transient Conducted EM Disturbances Source Modeling Method for Electromagnetic Launch System Based on the Cascaded Multi-Port Circuit Model by Bailin Mou, Qi-Feng Liu, Zhenya Chen, Xiaowen Wu, Yongming Li, Chen Huang, Huai-Qing Zhang

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Systematic review of infant and young child feeding practices in conflict areas: what the evidence advocates by Jai K Das, Zulfiqar Bhutta, Amna Rabbani, Zahra A Padhani, Faareha A Siddiqui

“…However, there is potential for improvement by designing effective interventions, responsibly disseminating, monitoring and implementing IYCF guidelines as prescribed by WHO development partners, government and non-government organisations with dedicated funds and investing in capacity development.…”
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Evaluating Copper-Doped Biochar Composites for Improving Wheat Nutrition and Growth in Oxisols by Loren Chisté, Carlos Alberto Silva, Flávio Henrique Silveira Rabêlo, Keiji Jindo, Leônidas Carrijo Azevedo Melo

“…Composites were synthesized from chicken manure (FCM), shrimp shells (FSC), and sewage sludge (FSS), doped with copper sulfate (CuSO₄5H₂O) or copper oxide (CuO), and pyrolyzed at 300 °C or 550 °C. The experimental design involved greenhouse trials in two Oxisols (RYL and DRL), assessing Cu release kinetics, plant Cu uptake, and dry matter production. …”
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Effect of oral potassium supplementation on urinary potassium excretion and its diagnostic value for primary aldosteronism by Ke Zhang, Xiyun Deng, Zhuoran Li, Chen Yi, Jianqiong Kong, Yunhong Wang

“…Objectives We aimed to: (1) explore the effect of oral potassium supplementation on urinary potassium excretion, and (2) evaluate the value of urinary potassium-related indicators in distinguishing primary aldosteronism (PA) from non-PA patients.Design and methods A prospective study of 20 patients with hypertension and hypokalemia caused by renal potassium loss between November 2023 and April 2024 was conducted. …”
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A retrospective record-based study to evaluate the profile of TB patients diagnosed and registered at DOTS center at the tertiary care center and to study the gaps in the implement... by Ruchi Arora Sachdeva, Sahil Singh, MK Sen

“…Aim: To describe the demographic profile and clinical characteristics of TB patients enrolled at DOTS Centre between October 2018 and December 2022 at a tertiary care center in North India. Settings and Design: A retrospective record-based study. Materials and Methods: A retrospective record-based study was carried out involving a review of existing data in Nikshay-2, which was accessed from the DOTS center at a tertiary care center in North India. …”
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Potensi Pembangunan Pembangkit Tenaga Mini Hidro (PLTM) pada Sungai Batang Kenaikan Kabupaten Pasaman Barat by Februarman Februarman, Hendri Hardiyanto, Muhamad Shubhi Nurul Hadie

“…Based on the fall height and design discharge, the appropriate type of turbine is a French turbine and the generator efficiency is 0.95, then the annual  energy for each Qplan is obtained, namely; W40 = 40413.97 MWh, W50 = 37108.22 MWh, W60 = 34744.17 MWh, W70 = 31296.90 MWh, and W80 = 27606.57 MWh.…”
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The relationship between stress, social support, and quality of life among spouses of patients at the end-of-life stage in Thailand: A correlational study by Rathapon Thawonphat, Tiraporn Junda, Bualuang Sumdaengrit

“…Methods: A correlational descriptive study design was used. The study was conducted with 84 spouses of patients in the end-of-life stage at a university hospital between October 2021 and March 2022. …”
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Causal Model of Aggression based on Personality Traits, Early Maladaptive Schema and Aggression: Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation Strategies by Shila Mohseni, Majid Barzegar, Azarmidokht Rezaei, Hossein Baghooli

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies in the relationship between early dysfunctional schemas, personality traits, and aggression.Method: The research design employed correlational analysis and structural equation modeling. …”
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New insights in the low-temperature-dependent formation of amorphous titania-coated magnetic polydopamine nanocomposites for the adsorption of methylene blue by Jiangqun Zhang, Xingyu Long, Meng Hu, Wanli Wei, Jiangning Gong, Chun Yang, Pinhua Xia, Anping Wang

“…Abstract Removal of accumulated dyes from the environment water bodies is essential to prevent further harm to humans. The development and design of new alternative nanoadsorbents that can conveniently, quickly, and efficiently improve the adsorption and removal efficiency of dyes from wastewater remains a huge challenge. …”
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Nano urea’s environmental edge and economic efficacy in boosting wheat grain yield across diverse Indian agro-climates by S. C. Tripathi, Nitesh Kumar, Karnam Venkatesh

“…The experiments followed a randomized block design with three replications, covering diverse agro-climatic regions of India. …”
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Association between terminal pleural elastance and radiographic lung re-expansion after therapeutic thoracentesis in patients with symptomatic pleural effusion: a post-hoc analysis... by Fabien Maldonado, Michael Lester, Otis B Rickman, Lance J Roller, Sameer K Avasarala, James M Katsis, Robert J Lentz

“…We investigated the association between lung re-expansion on post-pleural drainage chest imaging and pleural physiology, with particular attention to pleural elastance over the final 200 mL aspirated.Design Post-hoc analysis of a recent randomised trial.Setting and participants Post-results analysis of 61 subjects at least 18 years old with symptomatic pleural effusions estimated to be at least of 0.5 L in volume allocated to manometry-guided therapeutic thoracentesis in a recent randomised trial conducted at two major university hospitals in the USA.Primary outcome measures The primary outcome was concordance of radiographic with normal terminal pleural elastance over the final 200 mL aspirated. …”
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Uncontrolled hypertension among adult hypertensive patients in Addis Ababa public hospitals: A cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors. by Asmamaw Deguale Worku, Asinake Wudu Gessese

“…<h4>Methods</h4>From April 12 to May 12, 2024, three public hospitals in Addis Ababa employed a hospital-based cross-sectional study design with 408 hypertensive patients. Systematic random sampling was used to select the study participants. …”
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FASILITAS KHUSUS PENYANDANG DISABILITAS DAN LANSIA PADA MASJID RAYA MAKASSAR by Irma Rahayu

“…The method in this study was descriptive qualitative which aimed to describe the conditions of accessibility in Makassar  Raya Mosque  compared to Government Regulation No. 30 / PRT / M / 2006, then visualized in the form of a design. The results of the study were that facilities and accessibility for the disabled and the elderly at the Makassar Raya Mosque were still not accessible in accordance with government guidelines. …”
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Safety and tumour-specific immunological responses of combined dendritic cell vaccination and anti-CD40 agonistic antibody treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer:... by Joachim G J V Aerts, Sjoerd H van der Burg, Martijn P Lolkema, Sai Ping Lau, Freek R van ’t Land, Marjolein Y V Homs, Casper H J van Eijck

“…To determine the maximum tolerated dose, DCs will be given at a fixed dosage and anti-CD40 agonist in a traditional 3+3 dose-escalation design. Secondary endpoints include radiographic response according to the RECIST (V.1.1) and iRECIST criteria, and the detection of antitumour specific immune responses.Ethics and dissemination The Central Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects (CCMO; NL76592.000.21) and the Medical Ethics Committee (METC; MEC-2021-0566) of the Erasmus M.C. …”
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Scaling Up Kangaroo Mother Care Through a Facility Delivery Model in Rural Districts of Pakistan: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Shah Muhammad, Asif Soomro, Samia Ahmed Khan, Hina Najmi, Zahid Memon, Shabina Ariff, Sajid Soofi, Zufiqar Ahmed Bhutta

“…MethodsThis research uses a mixed methods design grounded in implementation science principles, with the goal of developing adaptive strategies tailored to district and facility managers, as well as health care workers, leveraging previous evidence on the benefits of KMC. …”
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Impact of multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity on mortality among older Australians aged 45 years and over: a large population-based record linkage study by Alamgir Kabir, An Tran, Sameera Ansari, Damian P Conway, Margo Barr

“…However, little is known about the impacts of MM and CMM on mortality in Australia.Design Community-based prospective cohort study.Setting New South Wales, Australia.Participants People aged 45 years and over who completed the baseline survey of the 45 and Up Study.Measures Baseline survey data from the 45 and Up Study were linked with deaths registry data. …”
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How defensive medicine is defined in European medical literature: a systematic review by Nathalie Baungaard, Elisabeth Assing Hvidt, Helle Gerbild, Merethe Kirstine Andersen, Jesper Lykkegaard, Pia Ladeby Skovvang

“…The objectives of this systematic review were to explore the definition of the term ‘defensive medicine’ in European original medical literature and to identify the motives stated therein.Design Systematic review.Data sources PubMed, Embase and Cochrane, 3 February 2020, with an updated search on 6 March 2021.Methods Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, we reviewed all European original peer-reviewed studies fully or partially investigating ‘defensive medicine’.Results We identified a total of 50 studies. …”
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