Experimental Study on Kaolinite Weathering Sand as Cement Mortar Accelerating Agent by Wenjuan Wu, Chao Hu, Haifeng Liu, Shijie Ma, Zhenzhong Yuan, Xiaomeng Zhang

“…In order to explore the material properties of kaolinite weathered sand as cement mortar accelerating agent, the study compared the quick setting effect of kaolinite weathered sand with an accelerating agent and did the parallel test of 7-day strength of M10 grade mixed mortar. …”
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The Influence of Augmented Reality on Purchase Intention in the Housing Industry by F. A. Ibrahim, W. Boying, N. S. Abdul Rahim, M. W. Mohd Shafiei, N. Z. Zainol

“…A total of 130 booklets of survey forms were distributed using the self-administered method along with the prompt material of housing design in AR applications. In return, 100 booklets of survey forms were received. …”
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Case Report: Innovative anesthetic approaches for whole lung lavage in an infant with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis by Jiaxiang Chen, Xiaoli Shi, Youbing Tu, Yuanzhen Chen, Xueqing Wang, Jing Shen, Liang Xu, Ligang Meng

“…IntroductionPulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease in infancy characterized by the accumulation of lipoprotein material within the alveoli, leading to impaired gas exchange, ventilation-perfusion mismatch, and, in severe cases, respiratory failure that may result in death. …”
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Results of non-interventional observational study of ursodeoxycholic acid in primary biliary cirrhosis by Yelena N. Shirokova, Anna F. Sheptulina

“…To estimate clinical efficacy and safety of ursodeoxycholic acid («Livodexa®») in a dose of 15 mg/kg/day for 3 months in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) of the I to III stage. Material and methods. Open single center clinical trial included 30 patients with PBC of the I-III stage. …”
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An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients by Sony Tahmina Akter, Alam Md Nur, Hoque Majedul M.

“…Aim: This study aimed to evto evaluate the inappropriate use of PPI medication and which category of PPIs frequently was used for patients in Bangladeshi hospitals. Material and Methods: A one month cross-sectional study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital to evaluate the kinds of PPI prescriptions, their appropriateness, and their tendency to be utilized among patients. …”
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Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Berbasis Hots Pada Teks Berita Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Pangururan by Lamria Naibaho, Jusrin Efendi Pohan, Christin Agustina Purba

“…Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada aspek kelayakan materi memiliki kriteria “Baik” dengan total presentasi 78%. …”
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The specificity of teacher reflectivity in early education teachers – a study report by Joanna Szymczak, Adam Mroczkowski

“… This article presents selected results of a preliminary research of teacher reflectivity. The empirical material was collected through the original Early Education Teacher Reflectivity Questionnaire on (pre)School Daily Life. …”
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Microbiological Test and Antioxidant Activity of Moringa Leaf Brownies Substituted with Tempeh Flour which is High in Protein for Anemic Pregnant Women by Arie Nugroho, Sutrio Sutrio, Adinda Juwita Sari, Kusdalinah Kusdalinah

“…Most study regarding the added brownies' and other material shows that the product experience organoleptic changes and does not increase mark nutrition, including antioxidants. …”
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Increased Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 Concentrations in Corneal Epithelium of Patients with Recurrent Corneal Erosions by Katarzyna Jadczyk-Sorek, Wojciech Garczorz, Beata Bubała-Stachowicz, Tomasz Francuz, Ewa Mrukwa-Kominek

“…Methods. The analyzed material was the corneal epithelium collected during phototherapeutic keratectomy or Epi-Bowman Keratectomy in the study or control group, respectively. …”
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Assessment of Bioprocess Development-Based Modeling and Simulation in a Sustainable Environment by R. Satish Kumar, B. Nageswara Rao, M. Prameela, S. Peniel Pauldoss, Amol L. Mangrulkar, Saleh H. Salmen, Sami Al Obaid, S. Sappireamaniyan, Kibrom Menasbo Hadish

“…In the initial stages of systems integration, the time and money constraints prevent more precise estimates, basic simulation software that provides a reasonable approximation of energy and material usage and procedure exhaust is typically useful. …”
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Picosecond Photovoltaic Response in Tilted Lanthanum Doped Manganite Films by Zhiqing Lu, Hao Ni, Jianfeng Xi, Xiaoming Li, Kun Zhao

“…These results should open a route for the application of lanthanum doped manganite as an ultrafast photodetector material.…”
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The Role of Clitoral Anatomy in Female to Male Sex Reassignment Surgery by Vojkan Vukadinovic, Borko Stojanovic, Marko Majstorovic, Aleksandar Milosevic

“…We evaluated the role of clitoral anatomic features in female to male sex reassignment surgery. Material and Methods. The study included 97 female transsexuals, aged from 18 to 41 years, who underwent single stage metoidioplasty between March 2008 and January 2013. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF ROOT CANAL OBTURATION AND PREVALENCE OF APICAL PERIODONTITIS IN ENDODONTICALLY TREATED TEETH by Cristina Coralia Nistor, Ioana Suciu, Elena Zabrac, Ruxandra Ioana Bartok, Bogdan Dimitriu, Andreea Băluță

“…Aim: Our study aimed to identify the procedural errors of endodontic treatment and to establish the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in root canal treated teeth by means of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and method: There were a total of 604 treated permanent teeth. …”
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Experiences of meaningful occupation among diverse populations – A qualitative meta-ethnography by Christel Leufstadius, Lisbeth Nilsson, Pia Hovbrandt

“…Meta-ethnography allows the synthesising of a variety of empirical findings and translational knowledge may be developed.Aim Investigate how individuals from diverse cultures and contexts experience meaningful occupation as described in qualitative research, applying meta-ethnographic approach.Material and methods The study was based on 44 qualitative articles, selected by following a systematic procedure. …”
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Effect of Sterilization Methods on the Storage Quality of Soybean Protein-based Small Crisp Meat and Its Shelf Life Prediction by Ying SUN, Bin ZHOU, Long WANG, Shen LIU, Binglin LU, Lianzhou JIANG, Juyang ZHAO, Xiuqing ZHU

“…This study utilized soybean protein as a raw material to develop a plant-based precooked dish with small crispy meat. …”
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Virtual reality technology improves the gait and balance function of the elderly: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Junyu Chen, Shuxia Yan, Haiyan Yin, Dan Lin, Ziqi Mei, Zichun Ding, Meng Wang, Yamei Bai, Guihua Xu

“…This study aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) technology on the gait and balance function of the elderly. Material and methods Two authors independently searched EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang and Weipu databases up to October 20, 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the application of VR in improving the gait and balance function in the elderly. …”
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Incidence of Typhoid Fever in Nineveh Province from 2018-2022 by Ali Adel Dawood

“…Objective: Typhoid fever is a grave and highly contagious illness caused by Salmonella typhi that is primarily spread through mucosal exposure to bacteria typically found in the gastrointestinal tract. his study focused on identifying the causes of the epidemic, predicting which populations are more susceptible to the disease, and evaluating the effectiveness of health measures set in place to prevent its spread in the Nineveh province. Material and Methods: The study focused on patient data collected between 2018 and 2022. …”
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Effect of Alternating Magnetic Field Treatment on the Friction/Wear Resistance of 20Cr2Ni4A Under Lubricated Conditions by Sufyan Akram, Mose Bevilacqua, Anatolii Babutskyi, Andreas Chrysanthou

“…Alternating magnetic field treatment, which is based on the use of a magnetiser, and which is fast and cost-effective in comparison to conventional processes, was applied to the material to improve its wear resistance. The results of pin-on-disc wear testing using a AISI 52100 alloy counter pin revealed a decrease in the specific wear rate of the treated samples by 58% and a reduction in the value of the coefficient of friction by 28%. …”
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Hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease nexus: investigating the role of urbanization and lifestyle in Cabo Verde by Aaron Kobina Christian, Akosua Afriyie Osei-Appaw, Ruth Tobi Sawyerr, Martin Wiredu Agyekum

“…Objective To examine the mediating effect of location of residence and the moderating effects of recommended lifestyle practices in the hypertension/diabetes and cardiovascular disease nexus. Material and methods Data were drawn from 4,563 participants in Steps 1 and 2 of the 2020 World Health Organization’s STEPS survey in Cabo Verde, with a subsample of 2,436 individuals completing Step 3. …”
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Which species of small mammals tolerate highly urbanized areas – the study in Warsaw agglomeration and surroundings by Grzegorz Lesiński, Jakub Gryz, Dagny Krauze-Gryz

“…The degree of penetration of urban habitats by small terrestrial mammals was studied in Warsaw agglomeration and in adjacent areas up to 50 km from the city centre. Study material consisted of pellets of the tawny owl Strix aluco collected in 85 sites, which contained 15,152 remains of individuals of small mammals. …”
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