Design and experimental study of piezoelectric energy harvester integrated in rotating vehicle tire using end-cap system by Muhammad Ikbal, Muhammad Rizal, Nurdin Ali, Teuku Edisah Putra

“…Additionally, the system was capable of charging a 22 µF capacitor to a saturation voltage of 14 V. The use of TPU material for the end-cap ensured resistance to deformation and high temperatures, making the device reliable and efficient in harvesting mechanical energy in harsh environments. …”
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Relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and celiac disease: a cross-sectional study and a brief review of the literature by Sebahat Basyigit, Oktay Unsal, Metin Uzman, Ferdane Sapmaz, Ozlem Ceylan Dogan, Ayse Kefeli, Zeliha Asilturk, Abdullah Ozgur Yeniova, Yasar Nazligul

“…Aim: To compare the prevalence of CD autoantibody positivity and the levels of CD autoantibodies between H. pylori -positive and H. pylori -negative subjects. Material and methods: This study was prospectively designed and included 240 dyspeptic patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with gastric and duodenal biopsies. …”
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Who requires dental treatment under general anesthesia due to pain and severe dental anxiety? Findings from panoramic X-ray images and anamnesis by Vilde Aardal, Caroline Hol, Anne Rønneberg, Sudan Prasad Neupane, Tiril Willumsen

“… Objective: The aims were to describe the dental status and mental and somatic health profile of patients with severe dental anxiety requiring dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) in Rogaland County, Norway (2018–2021), and to compare patients with and without reported abuse history. Material and methods: Dental status was assessed by panoramic X-rays. …”
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Modern pedagogical aspects in the context of improving physical and psychological health: a comprehensive analysis by Lesia Korobeinikova, Georgiy Korobeynikov

“…The purpose of this study is to analyze contemporary pedagogical approaches and their effectiveness in the context of improving physical and psychological health based on a review of scientific publications. Material and Methods. This study is based on a systematic review of literature conducted using the Web of Science database. …”
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Rehabilitation of the knee following ACL repair and reconstruction: A review of clinical best practices by Muhammad Daffa Haidar, Rizki Mulyawan, Julian Dewantara, Joanna Michalina Jurek

“…This clinical practice review is to discuss the parameters associated with the rate of phase repair for ACL repair and to guide therapists according to the parameters of postoperative healing. Material and Methods. The patient presented with a knee brace still in place, swelling and incision marks above the patella, and atrophy of the dextra quadrisep muscle, the patient still had difficulty bending and straightening his right knee, and used crutches to help him walk. …”
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Hooded crows (Corvus cornix) manufacture objects relative to a mental template by Anna A. Smirnova, Leia R. Bulgakova, Maria A. Cheplakova, Sarah A. Jelbert

“…All three crows ripped paper pieces from the same colour material as the rewarded template, and, crucially, also manufactured objects that were more similar in size to previously rewarded, than unrewarded, templates, despite the birds being rewarded at random in both tests. …”
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Design of Highly Adhesive Urchin‐Like Gold Nanostructures for Effective Topical Drug Administration and Symptomatic Relief of Corneal Dryness by Sandip Ghosh, Yun‐Han Su, Chia‐Jung Yang, Jui‐Yang Lai

“…Inspired by nanotechnology‐mediated material/biological interactions, in this study, a highly adhesive metallic nanoplatform with an urchin‐like structure is designed for topical quercetin administration in dry eye therapy. …”
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Local 2D Simulations of the Ignition of a Helium Shell Detonation on a White Dwarf by an Impacting Stream by Nethra Rajavel, Dean M. Townsley, Ken J. Shen

“…With higher base densities, after the stream hits the surface, hot material flows around the star and interacts with the incoming stream to produce a denser and narrower impact. …”
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Predicting and synthesizing terahertz spoof surface plasmon polariton devices with a convolutional neural network model by Vahid Najafy, Bijan Abbasi-Arand, Maryam Hesari-Shermeh

“…By comparing the network in this study with previous works, it is apparent that in addition to structural and geometrical changes in the unit cell, the designer is afforded greater freedom in determining the material of the incident medium and, for the first time, specifying the angle of incidence of the source. …”
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Psychosocial Effect of COVID-19 Phobia in Health Workers in the Pandemic Service and Intensive Care by Merve Bülbül, Ayşe Nur İnci Kenar, Gonca Ayşe Ünal

“…Objective: It was aimed to evaluate the phobia levels of COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) in medical staff working in the pandemic service and intensive care service and to examine its relationship with psychosocial impact levels. Material and Method: The study included 100 people working in the pandemic service and intensive care units in the first year of the pandemic. …”
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Masoterapia como tratamiento para el estrés académico en la Clínica de Salud Intercultural by Tania de la Caridad García Castellanos, María Consuelo Marín-Togo, Cindi Cardoso Sánchez, Jacqueline Córdova Cárdenas, Norma Isela Garduño Cruz, Alejandro López Catarino

“… Objetivo: Demostrar los beneficios de la masoterapia en la disminución del estrés académico. Material y métodos: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa descriptiva, tomando datos de fuentes bibliográficas. …”
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Variation in soil enzyme activity with amendments of biochar and polyacrylamide in coal gangue soils by Qiuyun Fan, Na Li, Yuqing Geng, Ying Dong, ChaoYing Zhang

“…Abstract Coal gangue is a prevalent solid waste material, and its utilization presents an urgent challenge. …”
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The burden of iodine deficiency by Zhifei Wu, Yu Liu, Wenjuan Wang

“…Our aim was to quantify the geographic differences in the burden of iodine deficiency worldwide. Material and methods The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 methodology was employed to investigate the worldwide, regional, and national incidence of iodine deficiency and the accompanying disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). …”
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Predicting construction waste in Egyptian residential projects: a robust multiple regression model approach by Mohamed KhairEldin, Ahmed Osama Daoud, Ahmed Hussein Ibrahim, Hossam M. Toma

“…With accurate forecasts of waste generation, the models help project managers and stakeholders to plan CW more effectively, mitigating unnecessary material consumption and reducing environmental impacts. …”
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Ultraviolet-C-based sanitization is a cost-effective option for hospitals to manage health care-associated infection risks from high touch mobile phones by David C. Cook, David C. Cook, Matthew Olsen, Oystein Tronstad, Oystein Tronstad, Oystein Tronstad, John F. Fraser, John F. Fraser, John F. Fraser, John F. Fraser, John F. Fraser, Adrian Goldsworthy, Adrian Goldsworthy, Rashed Alghafri, Rashed Alghafri, Simon J. McKirdy, Lotti Tajouri, Lotti Tajouri, Lotti Tajouri

“…We assessed each intervention on material and opportunity costs assuming both achieved an equivalent reduction in microbe transmission within the hospital. …”
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Heat Transfer Characteristics of Passive, Active, and Hybrid Impinging Jets: A Review by Michel Matar, Mohammad El Hassan, Nikolay Bukharin, Anas Sakout, Ali Hammoud, Hassan H. Assoum

“…This makes it a preferred technique in applications requiring efficient thermal management, such as cooling of electronic components, turbine blade cooling in jet engines, and material processing. However, traditional excitation techniques for jet impingement can be complex and challenging to implement. …”
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Prenatal visualization of the fetal uterus in routine 2D ultrasound examination by Pedro Azumendi, Marisa Borenstein, Jesús Salvador Jiménez, Ernesto González-Mesa, Carlos Corrales, Guillermo Azumendi, Ignacio Alonso-Usabiaga, Juan Gómez-Salgado, Francisco Javier Fernández-Carrasco

“…Objective To establish a new technique to easily identify the fetal cervix-uterus complex in normal female fetuses from 20 to 40 weeks of gestation.Material and methods The study was performed in routine examination in normal fetuses by two observers. …”
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Histopathological Study of Skin Adnexal Tumours—Institutional Study in South India by Ankit Sharma, Deepak G. Paricharak, Jitendra Singh Nigam, Shivani Rewri, Priyanka Bhatia Soni, Anita Omhare, Preethi Sekar

“…Patil Medical College and Hospital, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Material and Methods. 56 cases were included in this study from Jan 2004 to June 2010 with respect to incidence of adnexal tumors, age, and sex distribution. …”
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Biochar in the Remediation of Organic Pollutants in Water: A Review of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon and Pesticide Removal by Jelena Beljin, Nina Đukanović, Jasmina Anojčić, Tajana Simetić, Tamara Apostolović, Sanja Mutić, Snežana Maletić

“…Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass pyrolysis, has demonstrated adsorption efficiencies exceeding 90% under optimal conditions, depending on the feedstock type, pyrolysis temperature, and functionalization. …”
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Quantitative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Erbium Glass Laser Therapy for Acne Scars by Wiktoria Odrzywołek, Anna Deda, Dagmara Kuca, Małgorzata Bożek, Krzysztof Makarski, Sławomir Wilczyński

“…This study investigates the efficacy of 1550 nm erbium glass laser therapy in the treatment of atrophic acne scars through a quantitative assessment. Material and Methods: Participants with mild to moderate atrophic acne scars received two sessions of fractional erbium glass laser therapy at one-month intervals. …”
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