Magnetic nanoparticles of Nd2Fe14B prepared by ethanol-assisted wet ball milling technique by Younes Mehrifar, Hamed Moqtaderi, Seyedeh Mehri Hamidi, Farideh Golbabaei, Mahdi Hasanzadeh, Somayeh Farhang Dehghan

“…The morphology of the powder and nanoparticles, crystallinity, changes of the samples under temperature, magnetic properties, and the structural bonds were analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).The microstructural images revealed that the shape of the particles changed from flat(730 nm) to spherical(76 nm) after WBMT. …”
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Fructosamine measurement for diabetes mellitus diagnosis and monitoring: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Andre Pascal Kengne, Eugene Sobngwi, Jean Jacques N Noubiap, Jobert Richie N Nansseu, Joël Fokom-Domgue, Eric V Balti

“…We aim to search for and summarise available evidence on the accuracy of fructosamine measurements to diagnose and monitor DM.Methods and analysis This systematic review will include randomised control trials, controlled before-and-after studies, time series designs, cohort studies, case–control studies and cross-sectional surveys reporting the diagnosis and/or monitoring of DM (type 1 DM, type 2 DM and gestational DM) with fructosamine compared with other measures of glycaemia (fasting glucose, oral glucose tolerance test, random glucose, HbA1c), without any language restriction. We will perform electronic searches in PubMed, Scopus and other databases, supplemented with manual searches. …”
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Evaluating lead leaching from uPVC pipes into drinking water: Characterization with SEM-EDX and ICP-OES by Yassin T.H. Mehdar

“…In addition, elemental mapping obtained using scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) was utilized to determine the weight percentages of Lead (Pb) on the inner surfaces of the uPVC pipes.The novelty of this study lies in several key aspects that distinguish it from existing literature. …”
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Key performance indicators in emergency department simulation: a scoping review by Mohammad Hossein Mehrolhassani, Anahita Behzadi, Elaheh Asadipour

“…Method This scoping review was performed in 2024 without any time limitation based on the Arksey and O'Malley framework. The electronic databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, MathSciNet, Google Scholar, and Persian databases such as IranDoc, MagIran, and SID were searched. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Modified Kaolin-Bentonite Composites for Enhanced Fluoride Removal from Drinking Water by Ebenezer Annan, Emmanuel Nyankson, Benjamin Agyei-Tuffour, Stephen Kofi Armah, George Nkrumah-Buandoh, Joanna Aba Modupeh Hodasi, Michael Oteng-Peprah

“…The adsorbents were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) formulation, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), whereas the adsorption mechanism and the kinetics were explained using the Langmuir isotherm, Freundlich models, and pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. …”
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Relationship between Tai Chi and clinical outcomes in elderly patients with COVID-19: a protocol for systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis by Yang Wang, Na Li, Xiao Peng, Chun Wang, Sheng He, Jinfeng Yang, Yuanpeng Liao

“…This study will evaluate and determine the clinical evidence of Tai Chi as a treatment in elderly patients with COVID-19.Methods and analysis The following electronic bibliographical databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database and Wanfang Database will be screened from their inception date to 30 June 2022. …”
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Use of Machine Learning to Predict the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Among Relatively Healthy Adults: A 10-Year Longitudinal Study in Taiwan by Ying-Qiang Liu, Tzu-Wei Chang, Lung-Chun Lee, Chia-Yu Chen, Pi-Shan Hsu, Yu-Tse Tsan, Chao-Tung Yang, Wei-Min Chu

“…We collected data from the available electronic health records with a total of 33 items being employed for model construction. …”
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GODS OF TRANSHUMANISM by A. V. Halapsis

“…In the foreseeable future, robots will be able to pass the Turing test, become "electronic personalities" and gain political rights, although the question of the possibility of machine consciousness and self-awareness remains open. …”
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Occurrence Characteristics and Threshold Pore Throat Radius of Movable Fluids for Dolomite Intercrystalline Pores of Lacustrine Carbonate Rocks by Shiming Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Tingjing Zhang, Yongxian Zheng, Jun Cui, Juerong Fu, Chao Wang, Xiaofeng Yu

“…By integrating technical approaches such as the thin-section petrographic analysis, SEM, electron probe, mercury injection test, and NMR test, this research studies the petrology, pore type and distribution, and pore structure of the reservoir. …”
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A surveillance study to determine the accuracy of mild traumatic brain injury diagnosis in an emergency department: protocol for a retrospective cohort study by Ian D Cameron, Ilaria Pozzato, Ashley Craig, Bamini Gopinath, Mark Gillett, Annette Kifley, Kim Van Vu, Susanne Meares, Anthony Liang

“…This project will advance existing research findings by estimating the occurrence of mTBI among those attending an ED and quantifying the accuracy of mTBI diagnoses recorded by ED staff through a comprehensive audit of ED records.Methods and analysis Retrospective chart reviews (between June 2015 and June 2016) of electronic clinical records from an ED in Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) will be conducted. …”
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Speeding Violation Type Prediction Based on Decision Tree Method: A Case Study in Wujiang, China by Zeyang Cheng, Jian Lu, Zhenshan Zu, Yunxuan Li

“…This study proposes a speeding violation type (including type 1 and type 2) prediction method using electronic law enforcement data obtained from the public security administration of Wujiang. …”
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Mis-localization of endogenous TDP-43 leads to ALS-like early-stage metabolic dysfunction and progressive motor deficits by Yiying Hu, Alexander Hruscha, Chenchen Pan, Martina Schifferer, Michael K. Schmidt, Brigitte Nuscher, Martin Giera, Sarantos Kostidis, Özge Burhan, Frauke van Bebber, Dieter Edbauer, Thomas Arzberger, Christian Haass, Bettina Schmid

“…Phenotypic characterization of motor neurons and the neuromuscular junction was performed by immunostaining, microglia were immunohistochemically localized by whole-mount tissue clearing and muscle ultrastructure was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. Behavior was investigated by video tracking and quantitative analysis of swimming parameters. …”
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Attitudes and Practices Surrounding Opioid Prescriptions following Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius and Ankle Fractures: A Survey of the Canadian Orthopaedic Assoc... by Jihad A. Abouali, Evan D. Curd, Xin Y. Mei, Ujash Sheth, Moin Khan, Darren de SA, Vehniah K. Tjong, Jesleen Rana

“…This study aimed to use an electronic survey to assess attitudes and opioid-prescribing practices of Canadian orthopaedic surgeons and trainees following open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of distal radius and ankle fractures. …”
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Nicotine dependence is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic, non-communicable inflammatory disease: a large-scale retrospective cohort study by Khalaf Kridin, Khalaf Kridin, Khalaf Kridin, Cristian Papara, Katja Bieber, David A. De Luca, Jan Philipp Klein, Marlene A. Ludwig, Philip Curman, Philip Curman, Philip Curman, Philip Curman, Artem Vorobyev, Astrid Dempfle, Ralf J. Ludwig

“…For most CIDs, there are inconsistent, scant, or no reports on the risk of CID associated with nicotine dependence.MethodsTo address this gap, we leveraged TriNetX, analyzing data from over 120 million electronic health records (EHRs). Using propensity score matching (PSM) to control for age, sex, ethnicity, and other CID risk factors, we contrasted the risk of developing any or any of the 38 CIDs in 881,192 EHRs from individuals with nicotine dependence to PSM-matched unexposed counterparts.ResultsThe analytical pipeline was validated by demonstrating an increased risk of individuals exposed to nicotine dependence for subsequent diagnosis of myocardial infarction, malignant neoplasm of the lung, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. …”
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Catheter‐Related Bloodstream Infections Among Hemodialysis Patients in Northern Tanzania: Insights From a Single‐Centre Retrospective Study by Andrea R. Costantine, Sarah J. Urasa, Abid M. Sadiq, Elichilia R. Shao, Furaha S. Lyamuya, Elieishiupendo M. Niccodem, Eugénie M. Kamabu, Venance P. Maro, Elifuraha W. Mkwizu, Nyasatu G. Chamba, Francis F. Furia, Tumaini E. Mirai, Eliada B. Nziku, Doreen T. Eliah, Ibrahim Ali Ibrahim Muhina, Faryal M. Raza, Modesta P. Mitao, Kajiru G. Kilonzo

“…Data were collected from the hospital's electronic medical record system. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 27. …”
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Use of evidence-based health professions education: Attitudes and practices of academic leaders. by Shazia Nawabi, Rida Fatima Waseem, AbdulAziz Binrayes, Ayman Moaz Abulhamael, Zaina Ahmad, Kiran Imtiaz Khan, Syed Rashid Habib, Muhammad Qasim Javed

“…A pre-validated questionnaire was distributed electronically. The e-questionnaire was comprised of 38 questions regarding participants' demographics, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers/supports towards EBHPE. …”
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Enhancing CO₂ selectivity in MOFs through a dual-ligand strategy: Experimental and theoretical insights by Amir Kazemi, Akram Karbalaee Hosseini, Mahyar Ashourzadeh Pordsari, Mohsen Tamtaji, Saber Keshavarz, Faranak Manteghi, Azadeh Tadjarodi, Ahad Ghaemi, Sohrab Rohani, William A. Goddard

“…The presence of thiazole rings improves CO₂ selectivity through π-electron interactions and coordination with metal centers, contributing to higher adsorption efficiency. …”
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Development Characteristics and Sensitivity Analysis of Expansive Soil Slope by Pengfei Jiang, Yuanyuan Kong, Zhenyu Song, Ruixin Zhao, Jiewei Zhan, Xuhui Lin

“…The soil samples were tested for SEM and MIP tests by lyophilization, and the particle morphology, the mode of combination, porosity, and connectivity of the sliding zone soil were observed by a scanning electron microscope. Results show that the sliding zone developed many microfissures and the clay minerals arranged tightly, the pore of size<0.1 μm was 60% in undisturbed soil, and the pores of different sizes were distributed uniform in reconstituted soil. …”
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Unraveling the threads of depressive symptoms: Enhancing predictions of depression among university junior students by Said El-Ashker, Abdulmajeed Alharbi, Somaya Mahmoud, Feras Al-Awad, Ahlam Alghamdi, Nouf Alaqeel, Mohammed Al-Hariri

“…A self-administered electronic general health and well-being questionnaire was implemented. …”
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Prevention and management of unprofessional behaviour among adults in the workplace: A scoping review. by Andrea C Tricco, Patricia Rios, Wasifa Zarin, Roberta Cardoso, Sanober Diaz, Vera Nincic, Alekhya Mascarenhas, Sabrina Jassemi, Sharon E Straus

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A search of 14 electronic databases was conducted in March 2016, reference lists of relevant systematic reviews were scanned, and grey literature was searched to identify relevant studies. …”
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