Design and Kinematics Analysis of a 3-DOF Translational Parallel Mechanism by Yu Liang, Zhang Long, Wang Peng, Wan Jun

“…The displacements characteristics of minimal branch are obtained based on analysis of the freedom constraints relationship. …”
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Balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tianyu Cai, Xiaoyu Li, Jian Lin, Chunru Xu, Xing Ji, Zhenpeng Zhu, Zhenke Guo

“…Objective The use of minimally invasive endoluminal treatment for urethral strictures has been a subject for debate for several decades. …”
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Results of experimental modeling of stresses on fixators in metal osteosynthesis of transtrochanteric fractures by A.V. Kalashnikov, Y.K.M. Sabarna

“…In the world’s developed countries, mi­nimally invasive technologies for using the proximal femoral rod are widely implemented in treating fractures of the proximal femur. …”
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Grid-Based Characterization and Sustainable Planning for Fractured Urban Textures: A Case Study of Nanhao Village in Baotou by Haoyu Tian, Weidong Wang, Ting Hao

“…Low-end businesses are concentrated in a single area within the village, showing minimal functional diversity; (2) FUT-UVs can increase construction intensity by raising the number of floors in buildings, and have higher building densities in the most accessible areas. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment by N. Bharathi Sai Thilagam, V.P. Karthik, R. Gnanasambandan, C. Sowmya

“…Effective breast cancer treatment aims to maximize efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. Given that many breast cancers are specific to the breast, developing safe and targeted therapeutic strategies will be of benefit. …”
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Does electronic data collection perform better than paper-based data collection in health research fieldwork? A participatory action research in Zanzibar by Ving Fai Chan, Fatma Omar, Eden Mashayo, Ai Chee Yong, Christine Graham, Ronnie Graham, Omar Juma Othman, Jamison Jones, Kajal Shah

“…However, once implemented, the electronic data collection application was fast and simple, with minimal errors (0.02%). Overall, there is a need to improve devices’ storage capacity devices and provide more training.Conclusion Using the PAR approach, we understood the concerns with electronic data collection tools, allowed the team to experience the challenges faced with the paper-based collection method, codeveloped an appropriate solution and changed their attitude towards using technology that could increase accuracy and efficiency of their fieldwork.…”
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Machine Learning for the Early Prediction of Delayed Cerebral Ischemia in Patients With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Haofuzi Zhang, Peng Zou, Peng Luo, Xiaofan Jiang

“…Therefore, efficient, noninvasive, or minimally invasive low-cost predictors should be further explored in future studies to improve the prediction accuracy of ML models. …”
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Quantitative analysis of amino acid excretion by Methanothermobacter marburgensis under N2-fixing conditions by Barbara Reischl, Benjamin Schupp, Hayk Palabikyan, Barbara Steger-Mähnert, Christian Fink, Simon K.-M. R. Rittmann

“…M. marburgensis was grown on chemically defined minimal medium with different concentrations of ammonium in a H2/CO2/N2 atmosphere. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Ferrite Nanoparticles for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dyes by Julia Mazurenko, A. K. Sijo, Larysa Kaykan, Volodymyr Kotsyubynsky, Łukasz Gondek, Antoni Zywczak, Mateusz Marzec, Oleksii Vyshnevskyi

“…These magnetic properties enable efficient magnetic separation of the nanoparticles from aqueous solutions, thereby enhancing process efficiency and minimizing catalyst loss during photocatalytic applications. …”
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Additive manufacturing of ceramic composite cellular structures by spontaneous infiltration of copper oxide in alumina by Ameer Hamza, Muhammad Umar Azam, Aikifa Raza, Samuel Mao, Khalid Askar, TieJun Zhang

“…Various triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS)-based Al2O3 structures are fabricated with both vat photopolymerization and material extrusion techniques, specifically high-resolution projection stereolithography and cost-effective fused deposition modeling. …”
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The Analysis of In Vivo Aging in Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Using Colony-Forming Unit-Fibroblast Assay and the CD45lowCD271+ Phenotype by Payal Ganguly, Jehan J. El-Jawhari, Agata N. Burska, Frederique Ponchel, Peter V. Giannoudis, Elena A. Jones

“…The aim of this study was to investigate age-related changes in bone marrow (BM) MSCs following minimal or no culture manipulation. Iliac crest BM was aspirated from 67 healthy donors (19-89 years old) and directly used for the colony-forming unit-fibroblast (CFU-F) assay or CD45lowCD271+ cell enumeration. …”
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Contribution of individual phospholipase A2 enzymes to the cleavage of oxidized phospholipids in human blood plasma by Philipp Jokesch, Olga Oskolkova, Maria Fedorova, Bernd Gesslbauer, Valery Bochkov

“…In contrast to truncated species, degradation of full-length OxPLs with > 3 extra oxygens were only minimally inhibited by darapladib. These data provide further insights into the mechanisms regulating circulating levels of OxPLs and lipid mediators generated by PLA2 cleavage of OxPLs, namely oxylipins and LysoPC.…”
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Multi-level clustering and Prediction based energy efficient routing protocol to eliminate Hotspot problem in Wireless Sensor Networks. by Bhaskar Prince, Prabhat Kumar, Sunil Kumar Singh

“…Clustering strategies offer a promising avenue to minimize node energy consumption, thereby prolonging network lifespan. …”
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Implementing sustainable practices to combat root knot nematode infestation in tomato farming from Meghalaya by H. Jeevan, Raghubir Kumar Patidar, Veronica Kadam, Pranab Dutta, Euphema Nongbri, M. N. Rudra Gouda, Santosh Naik, N. S Nysanth

“…Additionally, T7 produced the longest shoots (63.37 ± 0.74 cm) and roots (36.80 ± 0.3 cm), with fewer root galls (55.67 ± 1.53) and egg masses (4 ± 0.01). T7 also minimized the final soil nematode population to 106.33 ± 1.01 per 100 g, closely followed by T8 (94.67 ± 0.89). …”
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Effective BCDNet-based breast cancer classification model using hybrid deep learning with VGG16-based optimal feature extraction by Meenakshi Devi P., Muna A., Yasser Ali, Sumanth V.

“…The model aims to optimize the weight and parameters using the RPAOSM-ESO algorithm to enhance accuracy and minimize false negative rates. Methods The BCDNet model utilizes transfer learning from a pre-trained VGG16 network for feature extraction and employs an AHDNAM classification approach, which includes ASPP, DTCN, 1DCNN, and an attention mechanism. …”
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Proposed framework for the integration of refractive error services into the eye health ecosystem in Kenya via social enterprise by Shadrack Muma, Kovin Shunmugam Naidoo, Rekha Hansraj

“…While innovative approaches such as utilization of telemedicine is being adopted by social enterprises in different parts of the world to scale refractive error service delivery, commercial entrepreneurship still dominates the optical industry in Kenya with minimal focus on accessibility and affordability. …”
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Comparing standard treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea to add-on acetazolamide treatment: An open-label randomised controlled trial by Anurag Tripathi, Ved Prakash, Hemant Kumar, Mohammad Arif, Atul Tiwari, Sachin Kumar, Mrityunjaya Singh, Deepak Sharma, Shubhra Srivastava

“…Both groups reported minimal and comparable side effects, indicating the safety and tolerability of the combination therapy. …”
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Safety profile of EZH2 inhibitors for cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhou Zhao, Xiufeng Chen, Huayang Pang, Yan Shi, Hao Sun

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Small spheroids for head and neck cartilage tissue engineering by Sven Reutter, Johann Kern, Yvonne Jakob, Nicole Rotter, David Gvaramia

“…Different cell densities were tested to estimate the minimal cell number required for optimal spheroid formation. …”
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Community empowerment of waste management in the urban environment: More attention on waste issues through formal and informal educations by A. Brotosusilo, D. Utari, H. Negoro, A. Firdaus, R. Velentina

“…However, these factors are not enough to minimize the littering behavior since the disposal place availability becomes another keys factor in decreasing littering behavior on urban citizens.CONCLUSION: The government should also focus on building citizens' behavior regarding waste management awareness especially building good habits since childhood and individual initiative, simultaneously implementing the programs to reduce waste production.…”
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