Relationship between serum insulin-like growth factor 1 levels and ischaemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jinhui Li, Simiao Chen, Lan He, Yangni Li, Weinan Yang, Yishu Zhang, Lincheng Zhang, Yuyan Zhang

“…Objective To assess the association of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) with the risk of incident ischaemic stroke and outcome after ischaemic stroke.Design A systematic review of primary studies.Setting Hospitals in Western Sweden, Italy, China and Denmark.Methods A search was carried out in eligible studies in electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Web of Science) updated to 29 December 2020. …”
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The care needs of persons with oropharyngeal dysphagia and their informal caregivers: A scoping review. by Aurora Ninfa, Valeria Crispiatico, Nicole Pizzorni, Marta Bassi, Giovanni Casazza, Antonio Schindler, Antonella Delle Fave

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A scoping review was conducted and reported following PRISMA guidelines. Five electronic databases and reference lists of eligible publications were searched for original works in English or Italian, published between January 2000 and February 2021. …”
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Long-term volume stability of steel slag sand mortar and concrete by Zhenhao Zhou, Qiang Jin, Di Hu, Lin Zhu, Zihua Li, Wanzhong Su

“…A combination of scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was used to comprehensively investigate the mechanism of the deterioration of the stability of steel slag sand. …”
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Heterogeneity and permeability estimation of pore-throat structure at different scales in deep tight sandstone reservoirs: A case study of Paleogene Hetaoyuan Formation in Anpeng a... by Yan Zhu, Yunfei Yang, Yuheng Zhang, Lin Liu, Hengquan Li, Qin Sang

“…Through a series of rock physics experiments including gas measurement of porosity and permeability, casting thin sections, scanning electron microscopy, and high-pressure mercury injection, the quality of reservoir properties and microscopic pore-throat structure characteristics were systematically studied. …”
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A meta-analysis and systematic review of the clinical efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid (PRP + HA) versus PRP monotherapy for knee osteoarth... by Dan Du, Yuan Liang

“…Material and methods A systematic search was conducted using four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) to select publications published in peer-reviewed journals. …”
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Influence of the biologically active dietary supplement Floravit® on the skin and hair structure in sable (Martes zibellina) by N. N. Loenko, I. E. Chernova, T. S. Kunitsina

“…The structure of the guard hairs in the main topographical areas was examined on a scanning electron microscope. The experiment showed that administration of Floravit® per os to adult female sable at a dose of 1.0 ml per head per day throughout the period of winter pelt formation in October-November has an influence on the morphological structure of all the categories of hair on all topographic pelt areas. …”
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Establishment of a Comprehensive Platform for Sustained Delivery of Yoga Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia in Rural and Remote Tribal Pocket in India by Thota Neeraja, Ramesh Nanjundaiah Mavathur, Himanshu Anirudhbhai Shukla, Manmath Gharote

“…Discussion: Establishment of easily accessible YBLI center for providing primary healthcare, tele consultation with doctors, and maintaining electronic medical record and monitoring and recording vitals in addition to providing adjuvant Yoga therapy. …”
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Effects of cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health and physical fitness on occupational performance of firefighters: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andre Pascal Kengne, Denise Smith, Jaron Ras, Elpidoforos Soterakis Soteriades, Lloyd Leach

“…The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the effect of cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health and physical fitness on the occupational performance of firefighters.Methods and analysis All study types and designs will be included and appraised. The following electronic databases will be searched: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, EBSCOHost and CINAHL, with no restrictions on publication date. …”
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Enhanced radiation shielding via incorporating europium oxide in 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, physical, microstructural, shielding, and mechanical properties by H.O. Tekin, Nihal Yayla, M.Gökhan Albayrak, Ömer Güler, Duygu Sen Baykal, Hessa Alkarrani, Ghada ALMisned

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the face-centered cubic (FCC) structure of the steel matrix was preserved up to 5% Eu2O3 reinforcement, while higher concentrations led to phase formation and crystallographic changes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis showed uniform element distribution at low reinforcement levels, with particle clustering at 20% Eu2O3. …”
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Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of kaffir lime essential oils and their active constituents against Staphylococcus aureus focusing on sortase A by Chayapol Pontanayodsakorn, Chatchakorn Eurtivong, Pimsumon Jiamboonsri

“…This is followed by morphological studies to observe change in biofilm formations using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Phytochemical analysis revealed that the kaffir lime essential oils from leaves (KLL) and peels (KLP) were primarily composed of the monoterpene aldehyde citronellal (59.13 %) and the monoterpene hydrocarbon (−)-limonene (25.69 %). …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, Anticancer, and Antioxidant Studies of Ru(III) Complexes of Monobasic Tridentate Schiff Bases by Ikechukwu P. Ejidike, Peter A. Ajibade

“…Mononuclear Ru(III) complexes of the type [Ru(LL)Cl2(H2O)] (LL = monobasic tridentate Schiff base anion: (1Z)-N′-(2-{(E)-[1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethylidene]amino}ethyl)-N-phenylethanimidamide [DAE], 4-[(1E)-N-{2-[(Z)-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)amino]ethyl}ethanimidoyl]benzene-1,3-diol [HME], 4-[(1E)-N-{2-[(Z)-(3,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)amino]ethyl}ethanimidoyl]benzene-1,3-diol [MBE], and N-(2-{(E)-[1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethylidene]amino}ethyl)benzenecarboximidoyl chloride [DEE]) were synthesized and characterized using the microanalytical, conductivity measurements, electronic spectra, and FTIR spectroscopy. IR spectral studies confirmed that the ligands act as tridentate chelate coordinating the metal ion through the azomethine nitrogen and phenolic oxygen atom. …”
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Effect of silane coupling agent on flexural properties of fiber-reinforced geopolymer-cemented aeolian sand by Shuai Pang, Jiaze Li, Mengjie Li, Changzhi Zhao, Henghui Fan, Xiangdong Zhang

“…The mechanism of KH570 modification was revealed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) microanalysis. The results show that soaking the fibers in a 1.5 % KH570 diluted solution makes the fiber surface uniformly rough, increasing the specific surface area, which enhances the wrapping ability of the geopolymer-bonded aeolian sand around the fibers. …”
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Engagement in meaningful activities post suicide loss: A scoping review protocol. by Monique Gill, Meera Premnazeer, Orianna Scali, Sakina Rizvi, Alex Schendelman, Helene Polatajko, Jill I Cameron

“…Joanna Briggs Institute framework will also guide this review. Four electronic databases will be searched for suicide bereavement/loss concepts. …”
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Fracture, Dissolution, and Cementation Events in Ordovician Carbonate Reservoirs, Tarim Basin, NW China by Vinyet Baqués, Estibalitz Ukar, Stephen E. Laubach, Stephanie R. Forstner, András Fall

“…Using 227 samples from 16 cores, we document textures and cement compositions bearing on cavity histories with petrographic, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM), isotopic, and fluid inclusion microthermometric observations. …”
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Comparative efficacy of clopidogrel-aspirin combination therapy versus aspirin monotherapy in preventing recurrent events in transient ischemic attack and minor stroke: a systemati... by Ahmad Mujtaba Bhutto, Rana Ali Raza, Mohammad Bilal Abbasi, Iman Jauhar, Naeemullah Arbani, Muhammad Mubashir, Abdul Raheem, Taha Basit Ameen, Syed Muhammad Sinaan Ali

“…Methods We performed a systematic search of electronic databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus up to April 1, 2024. …”
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In-vitro simulation methods for mechanical plaque removal: a systematic scoping review of current techniques and future directions by Johannes Herzog, Jelena Karacic, Leonardo Svellenti, Philipp Sahrmann

“…Material and methods Following the recommended scoping review methodology the scientific literature was systematically searched electronically (PubMed and Scopus) and by hand search up to July 2024, using combinations of search items related to oral plaque simulation, periodontitis or peri-implantitis. …”
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Advancing global herbal medicine: Enhancing herb quality through innovative strategies explored in Hong Kong - An international hub by Hiu-Lam Ngai, Pang-Chui Shaw

“…We propose establishing a centralised system to purchase herbs. A track-and-trace electronic system can be set up for efficient tracing of the sources and time of transactions such as herb purchase and dispensing. …”
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Experimental Solution of Chitosan and Nanochitosan on Wettability in Root Dentine: In Vitro Model Prior Regenerative Endodontics by Fernando Arias Alvarado, Maira Rivero Iriarte, Freddy Jordan Mariño, Sara Quijano-Guauque, León D. Pérez, Yolima Baena, Claudia García-Guerrero

“…The wettability analysis calculated the contact angle (θ) between a drop of a blood-like and root dentinal surface; topographic characterization with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) quantified the diameter and number of tubules per area; spectroscopy infrared analyses (IR-S) identified chemical changes in the inorganic (phosphate/carbonate) and organic phase (amide/methyl). …”
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Application of synthesized Fe3O4@Gelatin nanoparticles on interfacial properties and enhanced oil recovery by Hossein Ghalenavi, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh, Mahin Schaffie, Saeid Norouzi-Apourvari

“…These NPS were characterized by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa persister cells and biofilms by Mona Mahmoud, Peter Richter, Philipp Arnold, Michael Lebert, Andreas Burkovski

“…Here, we investigate the influence of the anionic photosensitiser chlorophyllin (CHL)11 Abbreviations: CHL: Chlorophyllin; BP: Butylparaben; SHX: Serine hydroxamate; TEM: Transmission electron microscope; AMR: Antimicrobial resistance; aPDI: Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation; LED: Light-emitting diodes exposed to red light alone and in combination with an activator of the mechanosensitive channels butylparaben (BP) on P. aeruginosa growing cells, persister cells, and biofilms. …”
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