The epidemiological and economic burden of diabetes in Ghana: A scoping review to inform health technology assessment. by Joseph Kazibwe, Mohamed Gad, Emmanuella Abassah-Konadu, Ivy Amankwah, Richmond Owusu, Godwin Gulbi, Sergio Torres-Rueda, Brian Asare, Anna Vassall, Francis Ruiz

“…We followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework for scoping reviews. We searched electronic databases including Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane and African Index Medicus following a systematic search strategy. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and associations of primary Raynaud's phenomenon: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Michael Doherty, Peter Lanyon, Weiya Zhang, Rozeena Garner, Rakesh Kumari

“…Objective To systematically review the literature with regard to the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and associations of primary Raynaud's phenomenon (PRP).Method A systematic review of the literature of observational studies for PRP was undertaken using five electronic databases. Any studies reporting prevalence, incidence and risk factors of PRP were collected. …”
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Viable but nonculturable state in the zoonotic pathogen Bartonella henselae induced by low-grade fever temperature and antibiotic treatment by Yuze Gou, Yuze Gou, Dongxia Liu, Dongxia Liu, Yuxian Xin, Yuxian Xin, Ting Wang, Jiaxin Li, Yiwen Xi, Xiaoling Zheng, Tuanjie Che, Ying Zhang, Ying Zhang, Tingting Li, Jie Feng, Jie Feng

“…Successful resuscitation confirmed the VBNC state developed via the above two strategies. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) examination revealed intact cell structures and dense cytosol in VBNC cells, with a significant increase in plasmolytic cells. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Fe3O4/Zeolite NaA Nanocomposite for the Adsorption Removal of Methylene Blue Potential in Wastewater Treatment by Ngoc Bich Thi Tran, Ngoc Bich Duong, Ngoc Long Le

“…The as-synthesized Fe3O4/ZA nanocomposite was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), MicroRaman analysis, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), N2 adsorption isotherms (BET), and UV-VIS analysis. …”
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Interpretation services used for non-English language speaking patients with head and neck cancer: Findings from a tertiary London cancer centre by Maesaya Chartkul, Florence Cook, Roganie Govender

“…Information was collected from electronic hospital records on demographics, disease/treatment characteristics, first language; categorised as English primary language (EPL), non-English primary language (NEPL) and interpretation requirements; formal (professional interpreters) or informal (patients friends/relatives). …”
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The Effect of Exogenous Melatonin on the Photosynthetic Characteristics of <i>Rhododendron simsii</i> Under Cadmium Stress by Haochen Di, Ying Liang, Yuting Gong, Songheng Jin, Yanxia Xu

“…In contrast, exogenous MT improved photosynthetic efficiency by increasing the maximum photochemical efficiency of photosystem II, the quantum yield of electron transport, and the photosynthetic performance index. …”
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Unleashing the Potential of Biochar Composite as Organic Nutrient Source: Implications as Soil Ameliorant, Seed Yield, and Physiological Attributes of Helianthus annuus L. by Ume Laila, Aisha Nazir, Firdaus-e- Bareen

“…Biochars associated with nutrient acquisition were characterized through Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. …”
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A peripheral subepithelial network for chemotactile processing in the predatory sea slug Pleurobranchaea californica. by Tigran Norekian, Yichen Liu, Ekaterina D Gribkova, Jilai Cui, Rhanor Gillette

“…We pursued anatomy and connectivity of previously described ciliated putative sensory cells on OV papillae. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed paddle-shaped cilia in clusters. …”
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ALMA Observations of Solar Spicules in a Polar Coronal Hole by T. S. Bastian, C. Alissandrakis, A. Nindos, M. Shimojo, S. M. White

“…Spicular emission at mm- λ , due to thermal free–free radiation, allows us to estimate the electron number density as a function of height. We find that spicule densities, inferred from the mm- λ data are uniquely insensitive to assumptions regarding the temperature of plasma in spicules. …”
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Queer caregiving with older adults: A scoping review of the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ family and friend caregivers by Steven Hall, Natasha Hubbard Murdoch, Darien Dyck, Adam Stacey

“…We used Arksey &amp; O'Malley's five-step iterative scoping review methodology and identified relevant studies through a search of three electronic databases conducted on May 11, 2023. A total of 57 items were included in this review: 13 quantitative studies, 22 qualitative studies, 6 mixed methods studies, 2 scoping reviews, 1 literature review, and 13 grey literature records. …”
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Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Characterization in Portugal: Results from the NETs Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism by A. P. Santos, J. Vinagre, P. Soares, I. Claro, A. C. Sanches, L. Gomes, I. Fernandes, A. L. Catarino, J. Preto, B. D. Pereira, A. P. Marques, F. Rodrigues, C. Amaral, G. Rocha, J. C. Mellidez, H. Simões, J. M. Lopes, M. J. Bugalho, On behalf of the NETs Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

“…From November, 2012, to July, 2014, data from 293 patients diagnosed with GEP-NENs from 15 centers in Portugal was collected and registered in an online electronic platform. Results. Median age at diagnosis was 56.5 (range: 15-87) years with a preponderance of females (54.6%). …”
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Teamwork between registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in acute care settings: A scoping review by Kang Lynn Wong, Wei Ling Chua, Peter Griffiths, Qin Ling Pearlyn Goh, Kye Wern Chelsea Low, Jia Qi Apphia Tan, Sok Ying Liaw

“…Aim: To scope the literature on the factors influencing teamwork between registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in acute care settings Methods: A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework. Eight electronic databases were searched from inception of each database to August 2024 to locate studies that reported issues relating to teamwork between registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel on patient care in general wards of acute care settings. …”
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Realizing low voltage-driven bright and stable quantum dot light-emitting diodes through energy landscape flattening by Yiting Liu, Yingying Sun, Xiaohan Yan, Bo Li, Lei Wang, Jianshun Li, Jiahui Sun, Yaqi Guo, Weipeng Liu, Binbin Hu, Qingli Lin, Fengjia Fan, Huaibin Shen

“…The synthesized CdZnSe-based QDs reveal a decreased ground-state band splitting, shallow valence band maximum, and improved quasi-Fermi level splitting, which effectively flatten the energy landscape between the QD layer and hole transport layer. The higher electron concentration and accelerated hole injection significantly promote the carrier radiative recombination dynamics. …”
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Synthesis of Fe3O4@MIL-101-OH/Chitosan for adsorption and release of doxorubicin by Iman Najafipour, Nafiseh Emami, Pegah Sadeh, Adonis Amoli, Sareh Mosleh-Shirazi, Ali Mohammad Amani, Hesam Kamyab, Shreeshivadasan Chelliapan, Seyed Reza Kasaee, Ehsan Vafa

“…The nanocomposite was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). …”
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Comparison of single-point insulin sensitivity estimator (SPISE) index and cognitive performance in vitamin B12-deficient young adults: An analytical cross-sectional study by Himanshi Suri, K. A. Arul Senghor, V. M. Vinodhini, Koneru T. Sai, Jonathan Charles, S. Rooban

“…In the current younger population with more of electronic gadgets and scientific world seems to slow down critical thinking and impairs the trick of comprehensive subjective learning. …”
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Electrochemical Sensor Based on Co-MOF for the Detection of Dihydromyricetin in <i>Ampelopsis grossedentata</i> by Xiaojing Si, Yue Huang, Mei Han, Liqiang Luo

“…Fourier infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to study the morphology and structure of the synthesized Co-MOF. …”
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The Prevalence of Root Sensitivity following Periodontal Therapy: A Systematic Review by Y. H. Lin, D. G. Gillam

“…Methods. 840 papers were identified, from searching both electronic databases (PUBMED) and hand searching of relevant written journals. …”
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DVCW-YOLO for Printed Circuit Board Surface Defect Detection by Pei Shi, Yuyang Zhang, Yunqin Cao, Jiadong Sun, Deji Chen, Liang Kuang

“…The accurate and efficient detection of printed circuit board (PCB) surface defects is crucial to the electronic information manufacturing industry. However, current approaches to PCB defect detection face challenges, including large model sizes and difficulties in balancing detection accuracy with speed. …”
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Evaluation of surgical treatment of gout-A retrospective study on 28 cases with tophi. by Ting Zhang, Bin Yang, Xiaohong Xu, Zengfang Zhang, Zhenglun Pan

“…Data were comprehensively retrieved from electronic medical records, including medical history, laboratory findings, surgical procedures, hospitalization duration, postoperative monitoring, and relevant variables.…”
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Testicular Cancer Risk Awareness in Young Male by María Fernanda Cueva Moncayo, Lexter Mihalache, Edwin Marcelo Miranda

“…A questionnaire in printed or electronic format was administered anonymously to a sample of 296 male students from various faculties of the Regional Autonomous University of the Andes who were studying in the period 2021-2022. …”
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