Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon in Airborne Particulate Matter Samples by Gas Chromatography in Combination with Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) by Nam Vu-Duc, Lan Anh Phung Thi, Thuy Le-Minh, Lan-Anh Nguyen, Huong Nguyen-Thi, Loan-Ha Pham-Thi, Van-Anh Doan-Thi, Huong Le-Quang, Hung Nguyen-Xuan, Thao Thi Nguyen, Phuong Thanh Nguyen, Dinh Binh Chu

“…In this work, a capillary gas chromatography coupled with electron impact ionization tandem mass spectrometry (GC-EI-MS/MS) has been introduced for analysis of 16 PAHs in some particulate matter samples. …”
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In situ template synthesized silver nanoparticulate banana fibre materials with antimicrobial and antibiotic release properties: Efficacy evaluation in ex vivo wound infection mode... by Pompi Das, Debajit Mahanta, Sharmila Giogi, Tarh Kaha, Ngurang Nisha, Sanjeeb Kalita

“…The prepared SNPs exhibited a uniform size distribution with an average diameter of 12.6 ± 2.4 nm, confirmed through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). …”
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Oligodendrocyte precursor cell-derived exosomes combined with cell therapy promote clinical recovery by immunomodulation and gliosis attenuation by Sarah Ingrid Pinto Santos, Santiago José Ortiz-Peñuela, Alessandro de Paula Filho, Ana Laura Midori Rossi Tomiyama, Lilian de Oliveira Coser, Juliano Coelho da Silveira, Daniele dos Santos Martins, Adriano Polican Ciena, Alexandre Leite Rodrigues de Oliveira, Carlos Eduardo Ambrósio

“…Exosomes were isolated by differential ultracentrifugation and characterized by Western, transmission electron microscopy and nanoparticle tracking analysis. …”
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Investigating the relationship between thought interference, somatic passivity and outcomes in patients with psychosis: a natural language processing approach using a clinical reco... by Robert Stewart, Anna Kolliakou, Jyoti Sanyal, Rashmi Patel, Thibault Thierry Magrangeas

“…Objectives We aimed to apply natural language processing algorithms in routine healthcare records to identify reported somatic passivity (external control of sensations, actions and impulses) and thought interference symptoms (thought broadcasting, insertion, withdrawal), first-rank symptoms traditionally central to diagnosing schizophrenia, and determine associations with prognosis by analysing routine outcomes.Design Four algorithms were developed on deidentified mental healthcare data and applied to ascertain recorded symptoms over the 3 months following first presentation to a mental healthcare provider in a cohort of patients with a primary schizophreniform disorder (ICD-10 F20-F29) diagnosis.Setting and participants From the electronic health records of a large secondary mental healthcare provider in south London, 9323 patients were ascertained from 2007 to the data extraction date (25 February 2020).Outcomes The primary binary dependent variable for logistic regression analyses was any negative outcome (Mental Health Act section, >2 antipsychotics prescribed, >22 days spent in crisis care) over the subsequent 2 years.Results Final adjusted models indicated significant associations of this composite outcome with baseline somatic passivity (prevalence 4.9%; adjusted OR 1.61, 95% CI 1.37 to 1.88), thought insertion (10.7%; 1.24, 95% CI 1.15 to 1.55) and thought withdrawal (4.9%; 1.36, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.69), but not independently with thought broadcast (10.3%; 1.05, 95% CI 0.91 to 1.22).Conclusions Symptoms traditionally central to the diagnosis of schizophrenia, but under-represented in current diagnostic frameworks, were thus identified as important predictors of short-term to medium-term prognosis in schizophreniform disorders.…”
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Treatment of Yellow Phosphorus Slag and Reuse of It as an Absorbent of Chromium (VI) Ions and Methylene Blue by Van Hai Nguyen, Van Chien Nguyen, Thuy Chinh Nguyen, Do Mai Trang Tran, Thi Thu Trang Nguyen, Quoc Trung Vu, Duy Trinh Nguyen, Hoang Thai

“…The characteristics of YPS particles were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass-spectrometry (ICP-MS), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), zeta potential, and nitrogen adsorption methods. …”
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CuAl-LDH Modified with Filamentous Macroalgae for Anionic Dyes Removal: A Study on Selectivity, Adsorption Efficiency, and Regeneration by Alfan Wijaya, Laila Hanum, Elda Melwita, Aldes Lesbani

“…The structure and morphology of the prepared CuAl-LDH/SA were identified by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infra Red (FT-IR), (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller) BET surface area, Thermogravimetry / Differential Thermal Analyzer (TG/DTA), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). For the adsorption process, the effects of initial pH, contact time, initial concentration, temperature, adsorption selectivity, and adsorbent regeneration, as well as kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics were studied. …”
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A systematic review of the worldwide prevalence of survivors of poliomyelitis reported in 31 studies by Alice Theadom, Shivanthi Balalla, Kelly M Jones, Valery L Feigin, Gordon Jackman

“…We aim to undertake a systematic review of all literature concerning the prevalence of survivors of poliomyelitis.Methods Electronic databases were searched from 1900 up to May 2016 for peer-reviewed studies using a population-based approach witha defined denominator and some form of diagnostic or clinical verification of polio. …”
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Mesoscopic fracture damage evolution and fractal damage constitutive model of heat-treated red sandstone under direct tensile impact loadings by Shi Liu, Yu Jia, Yue Zhai, Shaoxu Hao

“…An improved scanning electron microscopy (SEM) experimental method was used to analyze the tensile fracture surfaces of rock samples. …”
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Work ability following breast cancer – the MyHealth randomized controlled trial by Trine A. Horsbøl, Lena Saltbæk, Caroline Urhammer, Randi V. Karlsen, Christoffer Johansen, Pernille E. Bidstrup, Beverley L. Høeg, Vibeke Zoffmann, Federica Belmonte, Ingelise Andersen, Anne S. Friberg, Mads N. Svendsen, Helle G. Christensen, Vesna Glavicic, Dorte L. Nielsen, Susanne O. Dalton

“…MyHealth included individual self-management sessions, electronic symptom monitoring, and assistance with navigating healthcare services. …”
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Investigation on Foaming Ability of Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Composites Prepared Using Compression Molding by Hua-yong Liao, Jing Gao, Guo-liang Tao, Chun-lin Liu

“…The PET foam obtained has a density of 0.4–0.5 g/cm3, a tensile strength of 5–6.8 MPa, an elongation at break of 64–276%, and a tear strength of 5.1–14.5 N/m. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images reveal that the PET foam contains micron-sized cells, with measurements ranging from about 107 to 273 μm. …”
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Leveraging ROTI map derived from Indonesian GNSS receiver network for advancing study of Equatorial Plasma Bubble in Southeast/East Asia by Prayitno Abadi, Ihsan N. Muafiry, Teguh N. Pratama, Angga Y. Putra, Suraina, Gatot H. Pramono, Sidik T. Wibowo, Febrylian F. Chabibi, Umar A. Ahmad, Wildan P. Tresna, Asnawi

“…We provide a practical tool for EPB research, by sharing two-dimensional rate of Total Electron Content (TEC) change index (ROTI) derived from this network. …”
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The potential therapeutic effects of coenzyme Q10 on the sciatic nerve regeneration following short- and long-term injury by Ahmed Omer Mead, Berrin Zuhal Altunkaynak, Süleyman Kaplan

“…The nerve samples were evaluated by electrophysiology, the sciatic functional index (SFI), stereological investigations, and light and electron microscopic methods. Results: The number of myelinated axons was higher in the LTI group according to the Cont and the sham groups. …”
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Structural Vulnerability Factors and Gestational Weight Gain:  A Scoping Review on the Extent, Range, and Nature of the Literature by Labonté, Jocelyne M, Dumas, Alex, Clark, Emily, Savard, Claudia, Fournier, Karine, O’Connor, Sarah, Morisset, Anne-Sophie, Fontaine-Bisson, Bénédicte

“…The aim of this scoping review was to identify key structural vulnerability factors (SVFs) related to GWG, and to examine the extent, range, and nature of the existing literature to inform future research. Methods: Electronic searches were performed in October 2018 (updated in August 2019) in MEDLINE(R) ALL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Sociological Abstracts databases. …”
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Efficacy of clomiphene citrate and tamoxifen on pregnancy rates in idiopathic male subfertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Shadi Khashaba, Shehab Khashaba, Anil Krishan, Angus Bruce, Abdullatif Almaghlouth, Jason Huang, Mahmoud Mima, Craig Niederberger

“…Methods: We conducted a comprehensive systematic review of electronic databases: MEDLINE, PubMed/PMC, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. …”
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Clinical, biochemical and molecular characteristics of classic homocystinuria in Saudi Arabia and the impact of newborn screening on prevention of the complications: A tertiary cen... by Ahmed Sarar Mohamed, Talal AlAnzi, Amal Alhashem, Hadeel Alrukban, Fahad Al Harbi, Sarar Mohamed

“…Demographic, clinical, and molecular data was extracted from the electronic medical records. Results Among the 33 patients with HCU enrolled, 5/33 (15%) were diagnosed by newborn screening and the rest were diagnosed on clinical grounds. …”
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An Electrochemical Dopamine Assay with Cobalt Oxide Palatinose Carbon Dots by Ram Chandra Nepal, Elif S. Seven, Roger M. Leblanc, Charles C. Chusuei

“…XRD characterization showed the incorporation of PalCD and Co₃O₄ within the composite. XPS showed electron density donation from the PalCD to Co₃O₄.…”
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Electromagnetic Compatibility of Compensating Devices and Converters of an Adjustable Electric Drive in Electrical Networks of Industrial Enterprises by V. P. Schasny, A. I. Zhukouski

“…Non-sinusoidal voltage, in turn, causes additional losses of power and energy in the elements of the electrical network, causes overheating and accelerated aging of the insulation of electrical equipment, reducing its operational reliability and reducing service life, worsens the accuracy of electrical measurements, causes malfunctions in automation systems, telemechanics, relay protection, electronic systems and communications. Non-sinusoidal voltage significantly complicates the compensation of reactive power in the electrical network. …”
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Factors associated with poor mental health outcomes in nurses in COVID-19-designated hospitals in the postepidemic period in Guangdong Province: a cross-sectional study by Min-Rou Zhang, Hui-Gen Huang, Han-Xi Chen, Ya-Fang Deng

“…Our study attempted to assess the factors influencing mental health status in nurses during the postepidemic period of COVID-19.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting COVID-19 designated hospitals.Participants 1284 Chinese nurses.Main outcome measures Electronic questionnaires, including the Chinese version of the Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS) and Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90), were distributed for self-evaluation. …”
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Impact of Order Set on Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Resection by Michael Ladna, Ishaan Madhok, Adnan Bhat, Nicole Ruiz, Jackson Brown, Jake Wilson, Peter Jiang, Robert Taylor, Mark Radetic, John George, Christopher Forsmark

“…The BPA and smart set were implemented into the electronic medical record in Feb-2020. The BPA fired if the patient was already on PERT or if an order for PERT was placed and directed the clinician to the smart set which provided PERT formulations each prefilled to the minimum therapeutic dose of 40,000 units of lipase. …”
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Validation of Ionospheric Specifications During Geomagnetic Storms: TEC and foF2 During the 2013 March Storm Event‐II by J. S. Shim, I.‐S. Song, G. Jee, Y.‐S. Kwak, I. Tsagouri, L. Goncharenko, J. McInerney, A. Vitt, L. Rastaetter, J. Yue, M. Chou, M. Codrescu, A. J. Coster, M. Fedrizzi, T. J. Fuller‐Rowell, A. J. Ridley, S. C. Solomon, J. B. Habarulema

“…It is found that the models tend to underestimate the storm‐time enhancements of foF2 (F2‐layer critical frequency) and TEC (Total Electron Content) and to predict foF2 and/or TEC better in North America but worse in the Southern Hemisphere. …”
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