Case report: The Montgomery T tube may be the preferred transition option for achieving a smooth extubation after tracheotomy when complicating airway pathology is present by Jieqiong Wang, Xun Li, Weihua Xu, Nenghui Jiang, Bo Yang, Ming Chen

“…This case underscores a clinically pertinent insight: following resolution of local airway abnormalities impeding tracheostomy decannulation, the strategic implementation of a Montgomery T tube as a transitional phase merits serious consideration among clinicians managing patients with long-term tracheostomies. Our findings contribute to the development of more streamlined approaches to overcoming complexities associated with tracheostomy tube removal in clinical practice.…”
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Integrated intraoperative predictive model for malignancy risk assessment of thyroid nodules with atypia of undetermined significance cytology by Cheng Li, Yong Luo, Yan Jiang, Qi Li

“…Abstract Management of thyroid nodules with atypia of undetermined significance/follicular lesion of undetermined significance (AUS/FLUS) cytology is challenging because of uncertain malignancy risk. …”
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Continuous Auditing as a Strategic Tool in Public Sector Internal Audit: The Turkish Case by Rasim Sarıkaya, Sezer Bozkuş Kahyaoğlu, Bahadır Topal

“…Internal audit in public sector is a comparatively new practice in Turkey which became operative with the Public Financial Management and Control Law (No 5018) back in 2003 in order to ensure economic, efficient, effective utilization of public resources in line with the priorities and performance indicators of public administrations. …”
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Analyzing Rail Traffic Diversion Based on Machine Learning Technique considering Transportation Security by Jing Luo, Dai Zhou, Wenjun Ma, Guohua Zhao

“…Based on these results, the following suggestions can be made: (1) the organization of public transportation routes, delivery volume, and travel speed outside should be improved; (2) undertaking combined operation of bus and rail transportation and integrated development is preferred; (3) the transportation management should focus on the comprehensive function development and hardware support of public transportation stations. …”
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Simultaneous detection of human neutrophil elastase and cathepsin G on a single substrate using a fluorometric quantum dots probe and chemometric models by Fátima A.R. Mota, Rafael C. Castro, David S.M. Ribeiro, João L.M. Santos, Ricardo N.M.J. Páscoa, Marieta L.C. Passos, M. Lúcia M.F.S. Saraiva

“…High levels of these enzymes indicate prolonged inflammation and impaired healing processes, making their discrimination and quantification essential for effective wound management and treatment strategies. In this study, we propose a novel method combining distinctly sized CdTe quantum dots (QDs) as a fluorescent probe to implement a platform for simultaneous discrimination and quantification of HNE and CatG, applying chemometric analysis.The fluorometric response was acquired using two different methods: kinetic and excitation/emission matrices (EEM). …”
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The Saudi thoracic society guidelines for vaccinations in adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases by Mohammed Al Ghobain, Fayssal Farahat, Mohammed Zeitouni, Waleed Alsowayan, Sultan Al-Awfi, Ali AlBarrak, Shareefah Al-Basheri, Fatmah Alhabeeb, Esam H. Alhamad

“…They are intended to serve as a reference for healthcare practitioners managing CRD patients. The guidelines aimed to review the current knowledge related to vaccination efficacy in adult patients with CRD, based on the recent evidence and recommendations. …”
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Immature granulocytes predict severe acute pancreatitis independently of systemic inflammatory response syndrome by Michał Lipiński, Grażyna Rydzewska

“…Introduction : Early prediction of severity of acute pancreatitis (AP) by a simple parameter that positively correlates with the activation stage of the immune system would be very helpful because it could influence the management and improve the outcome. Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) play a critical role in the pathogenesis systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and severity of AP. …”
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Prediction of Claim Fund Reserves in Insurance Companies Using the ARIMA Method by Goenawan Brotosaputro, Yohanes Setiawan Japriadi, Wiwin Windihastuty, Rivai Ahsani

“…The result of claim prediction value in one periodic year can give a favor to the management to make a decision, how much the claim funds should be prepared.…”
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Leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced food processing techniques for enhanced food safety, quality, and security: a comprehensive review by Sambandh Bhusan Dhal, Debashish Kar

“…Additionally, the integration of AI with emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, blockchain, and AI-powered sensors enables proactive risk management, predictive analytics, and automated quality control. …”
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Soil organic carbon increase on conversion of native savanna to improved pasture in two regions of Colombia by Sandra Loaiza, Ciniro Costa Jr, Mayesse A. daSilva, Ngonidzashe Chirinda, Idupulapati Rao, Jacobo Arango, Jeimar Tapasco, Glenn Hyman

“…These data inform sustainable land management for low‐emission livestock production.…”
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Mechanism of chemical-biological composite clogging of aquifer caused by Al(III) and bacteria by Yinuo ZHANG, Ni YAN

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for optimizing the design and management of the recharge process by improving our understanding of the relationship between Al(III), bacteria, and clogging effects, thus ensuring the sustainable utilization of groundwater.…”
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Rapid Landslide Detection Following an Extreme Rainfall Event Using Remote Sensing Indices, Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery, and Probabilistic Methods by Aikaterini-Alexandra Chrysafi, Paraskevas Tsangaratos, Ioanna Ilia, Wei Chen

“…This rapid detection technique provides essential data for emergency services and disaster management teams, enabling them to prioritize areas for immediate response and recovery efforts.…”
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Self-Regulated Learning and Academic Stress of Islamic School Students: Mediating Effect of Student Engagement by Shalsabilla Novarizka, Tri Na'imah, Retno Dwiyanti, Nia Anggri Noveni, Dian Bagus Mitreka Satata, Ayşenur Şen

“…Self-regulated learning and student engagement are important to help students manage stress and optimize learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to test the indirect effect of student engagement in mediating self-regulated learning on academic stress in students. …”
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Combining a Standardized Growth Class Assessment, UAV Sensor Data, GIS Processing, and Machine Learning Classification to Derive a Correlation with the Vigour and Canopy Volume of... by Ronald P. Dillner, Maria A. Wimmer, Matthias Porten, Thomas Udelhoven, Rebecca Retzlaff

“…Assessing vines’ vigour is essential for vineyard management and automatization of viticulture machines, including shaking adjustments of berry harvesters during grape harvest or leaf pruning applications. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Traffic Control Modeling for Obtaining Sustainable Objectives in a Freeway Traffic Environment by Muhammad Sameer Sheikh, Yinqiao Peng

“…Traffic control strategy plays a significant role in obtaining sustainable objectives because it not only improves traffic mobility but also enhances traffic management systems. It has been developed and applied by the research community in recent years and still offers various challenges and issues that may require the attention of researchers and engineers. …”
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Co-inoculation of Trichoderma viride with Azospirillum brasilense could suppress the development of Harpophora maydis-infected maize in Egypt by Rasha M. Elmeihy, Omar A. Hewedy, Maryam S. Alhumaidi, Khadijah A. Altammar, Eman O. Hassan, Samah A. El-Debaiky

“…Taken together, the obtained results provide successful eco-friendly management strategies against LWD in maize.…”
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Evaluating Batch Imaging as a Method for Non-Lethal Identification of Freshwater Fishes by Conrad James Pratt, Nicholas E. Mandrak

“…Freshwater fish community surveys are an important component of aquatic ecosystem management. However, the standard method for taxonomic identification currently used for these surveys, wherein fishes are manually identified in the field by a taxonomic expert, has several shortcomings. …”
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Evaluation of the Proximity of Root Apices of Maxillary Posterior Teeth to the Maxillary Sinus Floor using CBCT among Different Age Groups: A Retrospective Study by Nadia Rasool, S. Vidhyadhara Shetty, Sajad A. Buch, Prathap MS Nair, S Kalaichelvan, Nishi Jayasheelan

“…Therefore, knowing that a thorough understanding of the anatomical correlation between maxillary sinus floor (MSF) and maxillary teeth is indispensable for the management of cases; this research was undertaken to evaluate the proximity of root apices of the maxillary posterior (RAMP) teeth to the MSF using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) among different age groups of the Indian population. …”
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Synthesis and evaluation of nitrochromene derivatives as potential antileishmanial therapeutics through biological and computational studies by Niloofar Javid, Ali Asadipour, Ehsan Salarkia, Mohammad Amin Langarizadeh, Fatemeh Sharifi, Mohammad Mahdavi, Bagher Amirheidari, Aida Iraji, Hojjat Rezaiezadeh, Gholamreza Hassanpour, Yaghoub Pourshojaei

“…Additionally, the growing issue of drug resistance presents a formidable challenge, further complicating disease management and control efforts. In light of these limitations, developing new therapeutic agents that can effectively disrupt the parasite’s life cycle at multiple stages is of paramount importance. …”
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Correlation between carbapenem susceptibility in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and modified antibiotic heterogeneity index: a multicenter observational study using a surveillance platform by Keisuke Sawada, Takaaki Kato, Shuji Kono, Hiromi Kaneko, Hayato Nakano, Shinobu Inada, Tatsuya Isogawa, Tadahiro Shimizu, Namiko Takahashi, Haruki Takano, Hiroaki Chiba, Makoto Sugimoto, Ryo Inose, Yuichi Muraki, Hideki Araoka

“…This study underscores the utility of the mAHI as an effective indicator of antimicrobial usage patterns for managing carbapenem susceptibility in P. aeruginosa. …”
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