Structural performance of lightweight fibre-reinforced oil palm shell concrete subjected to impact loadings under varying boundary conditions by Idris Ahmed Ja'e, Zakaria Che Muda, Agusril Syamsir, Chiemela Victor Amaechi, Hamad Almujibah, Ali.E.A. Elshekh, Maaz Osman Bashir, Abdulrazak H. Almaliki

“…However, these only had a minimal influence on controlling crack length and width, and did not result in reasonable improvement of the residual strength. …”
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Maternal Hepatitis B Infection Burden, Comorbidity and Pregnancy Outcome in a Low-Income Population on the Myanmar-Thailand Border: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Marieke Bierhoff, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Aung Myat Min, Mary Ellen Gilder, Nay Win Tun, Arunrot Keereevijitt, Aye Kyi Win, Elsi Win, Verena Ilona Carrara, Tobias Brummaier, Cindy S. Chu, Laurence Thielemans, Kanlaya Sriprawat, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Marcus Rijken, François Nosten, Michele van Vugt, Rose McGready

“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV) was believed to have minimal impact on pregnancy outcomes apart from the risk of perinatal transmission. …”
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Examining future spatiotemporal changes in blue and green water using an enhanced SWAT model: A Jialing River basin case study by Mingyan Wu, Fuquan Ni, Yu Deng, Nan Jiang, Mengyu Zhu, Huazhun Ren, Ziying Yue, Yuxuan Wang

“…The findings indicate that: (1) The enhanced CO2-SWAT model minimizes uncertainty in future projections and details alterations in blue and green water within these projections. (2) In the future, higher precipitation and temperature indicate a trend towards warmer and wetter conditions. …”
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Incidence of constrained condylar and hinged knee implants and mid- to long-term survivorship: a register-based study from the Nordic Arthroplasty Register Association (NARA) by Jake von Hintze, Ville Ponkilainen, Annette W-Dahl, Nils P Hailer, Ove Furnes, Anne M Fenstad, Mona Badawy, Alma B Pedersen, Martin Lindberg-Larsen, Mika J Niemeläinen, Keijo Mäkelä, Antti Eskelinen

“…Kaplan–Meier (K–M) survival and flexible parametric survival model (FPSM) analyses were performed to estimate revision risk, expressed as hazard ratio (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), with minimally stabilized (MS) TKA acting as the control group (n = 456,137). …”
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Shaping Ability of XP Endo Shaper File in Curved Root Canal Models by Abdulmohsen Alfadley, Abdalrhman Alrajhi, Hamad Alissa, Faisal Alzeghaibi, Lubna Hamadah, Khalid Alfouzan, Ahmed Jamleh

“…In short, XPS and WOG files can be used in shaping severely curved canals as they showed the ability to maintain the original shape with minimal transportation. Both file systems showed signs of deformation after use with a lower number of deformed files observed in WOG throughout the experiment.…”
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Reducing the dietary starch:protein ratios in low-protein diets enhanced the growth performance of goslings from 1 to 28 days of age by Xucheng Zheng, Qian Lu, Chunhui Huang, Usman Nazir, Zhi Yang, Haiming Yang, Zhiyue Wang

“…Protein at 18% level, minimized serum total cholesterol (TC) in goslings. …”
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Circulating tumor DNA for surveillance in high-risk melanoma patients: a study protocol by Magnús P.B. Obinah, Sarah A. Al-Halafi, Karin Dreisig, Tim S. Poulsen, Christoffer Johansen, Thomas Litman, Stig E. Bojesen, Estrid Høgdall, Annette H. Chakera, Lisbet R. Hölmich

“…This study examines ctDNA detection in blood as a minimally invasive method for early identification of progression following primary treatment of melanoma. …”
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Human soft tissue sarcomas harbor an intratumoral viral microbiome which is linked with natural killer cell infiltrate and prognosis by William J Murphy, Robert J Canter, Nikhil Joshi, Sean J Judge, Morgan A Darrow, Steve W Thorpe, Alicia A Gingrich, Lauren M Perry, Sylvia M Cruz, Kara T Kleber, Louis B Jones, Ugur N Basmaci, Matthew L Settles, Blythe P Durbin-Johnson, Arta Monir Monjazeb, Janai Carr-Ascher, Jonathan A Eisen

“…We sought to characterize the intratumoral microbiome in patients with STS undergoing preoperative radiotherapy and surgery, hypothesizing the presence of a distinct intratumoral microbiome with potentially clinically significant microbial signatures.Methods We prospectively obtained tumor and stool samples from adult patients with non-metastatic STS using a strict sterile collection protocol to minimize contamination. Metagenomic classification was used to estimate abundance using genus and species taxonomic levels across all classified organisms, and data were analyzed with respect to clinicopathologic factors.Results Fifteen patients were enrolled. …”
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Global, regional and national burdens of cardiovascular disease attributable to secondhand smoke from 1990–2019: an age-period-cohort analysis by Hong Jiang, Xiang-Bin Pan, Xiaofei Li, Shouzheng Wang, Zeye Liu, Peijian Wei, Fengwen Zhang, Wen-Bin Ou-yang

“…Notably, a higher Sociodemographic Index (SDI) correlated with a greater reduction in mortality, exhibiting a significant 39.1% decrease in high SDI areas (95% UI: 35.6%–42.3%), in stark contrast to the minimal change observed in low SDI areas (0.1%, 95% UI: −52.4%–62.2%).Conclusions This study highlights the importance of considering secondhand smoke as a modifiable CVD risk. …”
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Study on Roof-Coal Caving Characteristics with Complicated Structure by Fully Mechanized Caving Mining by Yunpei Liang, Lei Li, Xuelong Li, Kequan Wang, Jinhua Chen, Zhongguang Sun, Xuelin Yang

“…The probability of coal arch formation with an extraction-caving ratio of 3 is minimal, about 0.4, which is due to that the arch span is large and the curvature is small, so it is difficult to form a stable arch structure. …”
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Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Liver Resection: A Nationwide Propensity Score Matched Analysis by Gabriela Pilz da Cunha, MD, Jasper P. Sijberden, MD, PhD, Susan van Dieren, PhD, Paul Gobardhan, MD, PhD, Daan J. Lips, MD, PhD, Türkan Terkivatan, MD, PhD, Hendrik A. Marsman, MD, PhD, Gijs A. Patijn, MD, PhD, Wouter K. G. Leclercq, MD, PhD, Koop Bosscha, MD, PhD, J. Sven D. Mieog, MD, PhD, Peter B. van den Boezem, MD, PhD, Maarten Vermaas, MD, PhD, Niels F. M. Kok, MD, PhD, Eric J. T. Belt, MD, PhD, Marieke T. de Boer, MD, PhD, Wouter J. M. Derksen, MD, PhD, Hans Torrenga, MD, PhD, Paul M. Verheijen, MD, PhD, Steven J. Oosterling, MD, PhD, Arjen M. Rijken, MD, PhD, Marielle M. E. Coolsen, MD, PhD, Mike S. L. Liem, MD, PhD, T.C. Khé Tran, MD, PhD, Michael F. Gerhards, MD, PhD, Vincent Nieuwenhuijs, MD, PhD, Mohammad Abu Hilal, MD, PhD, Marc G. Besselink, MD, PhD, Ronald M. van Dam, MD, PhD, Jeroen Hagendoorn, MD, PhD, Rutger-Jan Swijnenburg, MD, PhD, for the Dutch Hepatobiliary Audit Group

“…To compare nationwide outcomes of robotic liver resection (RLR) with laparoscopic liver resection (LLR). Background:. Minimally invasive liver resection is increasingly performed using the robotic approach as this could help overcome inherent technical limitations of laparoscopy. …”
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Electronic Playback Devices to Reduce Ungulates’ Attendance in an Olive Grove Farm in the Province of Florence (Italy) by Leonardo Conti, Giulia Angeloni, Piernicola Masella, Caterina Sottili, Ferdinando Corti, Stefano Camiciottoli, Veronica Racanelli, Agnese Spadi, Francesco Garbati Pegna, Alessandro Parenti

“…Balancing human and wildlife needs is crucial for minimizing damage and ensuring coexistence. (2) Methods: This study tested innovative electronic playback devices using long-range radio technology (LoRa) to deter wild ungulates and prevent crop damage. …”
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Optimization, characterization and biosafety of oregano, rosemary and mint oil mixture against Penicillium digitatum in citrus using L-optimal mixture design by Rahaf Khaled, Sara Mohamed, Amira Mohamed, Aya Khairy, Hesham Elhariry, Ashraf Bakry, Neima K. Elsenosy, Naglaa Ebeed, Salem S. Salem, Thanaa ElNoby, Samah H. Abu-Hussien

“…However, the optimized mixture did not induce significant chromosomal aberrations compared to the control, suggesting minimal genotoxic effects. In vivo, evaluation on oranges revealed 60% inhibition of green mold by the 1% (v/v) optimized mixture for 7 days. …”
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APG mergence and topological potential optimization based heuristic user association strategy by Zhirui HU, Meihua BI, Fangmin XU, Meilin HE, Changliang ZHENG

“…Methods:The network scalable degree was designed as a measure of scalability,and then a user association strategy to improve network scalable degree was studied by using optimization theory. 1) For modelling the optimization problem, firstly, the network coupling degree, representing the degree of association among nodes, was constructed to establish the mathematical relationship between the network scalable degree and AP group (APG).Thus,the problem of improving the network scalable degree was modeled as the problem of minimizing the network coupling degree.Then,a multi-objective optimization problem of minimum network coupling degree and maximum user rate was established to find the balance between network scalable degree and network service quality. 2) For solving the optimization problem,to avoid the high computational complexity,a heuristic user association strategy based on APG mergence and topological potential optimization was proposed.With the proposed algorithm,the number of APG could be reduced by APG mergence,and the number of APG that AP belongs to could be reduced by AP exiting APG. …”
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Comparative evaluation of Acheta domesticus and Hermetia illucens as alternative protein sources for the growth, health, and meat quality of the broiler by Farwa Mustafa, Asif Sajjad, Muhammad Sajjad, Mudssar Ali, Hafiza Sehrish Bashir, Muhammad Ghazanfar Abbas, Muhammad Binyameen, Raimondas Mozūratis, Raimondas Mozūratis

“…Feeding 12% A. domesticus and 12% H. illucens also had a significant positive impact on the meat quality traits of broilers, such as maximum redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) with minimal cooking loss and lightness (L*) (p < 0.05) than the broilers fed the control diet. …”
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NLRX1 limits inflammatory neurodegeneration in the anterior visual pathway by Alexander J. Gill, Matthew D. Smith, Danny Galleguillos, Thomas Garton, Jackson W. Mace, Sachin P. Gadani, Swati Kumar, Aayush Pokharel, Krista Solem, Saahith Potluri, Omar Hussein, Giuliana Sardi Rogines, Arihant Singh, Annatje Clark, Peter A. Calabresi, Marjan Gharagozloo

“…We quantified retinal ganglion cell (RGC) density and optic nerve axonal degeneration, gliosis, and T-cell infiltration in Nlrx1 −/− and wild-type (WT) EAE mice and found increased RGC loss and axonal injury in Nlrx1 −/− mice compared to WT mice in both active immunization EAE and spontaneous opticospinal encephalomyelitis (OSE) models. To minimize the effects of Nlrx1 −/− on peripheral lymphocyte priming during EAE, we performed adoptive transfer experiments, in which activated myelin-specific T cells were transferred into lymphocyte-deficient Rag −/− or Nlrx1 −/− Rag −/− mice. …”
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Phytocompounds from Indonesia Medicinal Herbs as Potential Apelin Receptor Agonist for Heart Failure Therapy: An In-silico Approach by Muhamad Rizqy Fadhillah, Wawaimuli Arozal, Muhammad Habiburrahman, Somasundaram Arumugam, Heri Wibowo, Suci Widya Primadhani, Aryo Tedjo, Surya Dwira, Nurul Gusti Khatimah

“…Gambogic acid demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetic properties: good bioavailability, minimal blood-brain barrier penetration, no cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme interactions, and low toxicity. …”
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Machine-Learning Parsimonious Prediction Model for Diagnostic Screening of Severe Hematological Adverse Events in Cancer Patients Treated with PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors: Retrospective... by Seok Jun Park, Seungwon Yang, Suhyun Lee, Sung Hwan Joo, Taemin Park, Dong Hyun Kim, Hyeonji Kim, Soyun Park, Jung-Tae Kim, Won Gun Kwack, Sung Wook Kang, Yun-Kyoung Song, Jae Myung Cha, Sang Youl Rhee, Eun Kyoung Chung

“…Our model might enhance early diagnostic screening of irHAEs induced by PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, contributing to minimizing the risk of severe irHAEs and improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.…”
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Pectus Carinatum Repair Using the Sandwiched Bars and Screw Fixation System: A Retrospective Cohort Study of a Single Center Experience by Tran Thanh Vy, Ho Tat Bang, Ha Quoc Hung, Lam Thao Cuong, Nguyen Hoang Binh

“…No serious procedure‐related complications were observed. Conclusion Minimally invasive repair using the sandwiched bar and screw fixation system is an effective and safe treatment for PC. …”
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WATER versus WATER II 5‐year update: Comparing Aquablation therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in 30–80‐cm3 and 80–150‐cm3 prostates by Mohamad Baker Berjaoui, David‐Dan Nguyen, Saud Almousa, Karim Daher, Neil Barber, Mo Bidair, Peter Gilling, Paul Anderson, Kevin C. Zorn, Gopal Badlani, Mitch Humphreys, Steven Kaplan, Ronald P. Kaufman Jr, Dean Elterman, Mihir Desai, Claus Roehrborn, Naeem Bhojani

“…Conclusions The 5‐year follow‐up affirms that Aquablation therapy exhibits sustained outcomes, minimal irreversible complications, and low retreatment rates for treating LUTS/BPH, irrespective of prostate volume ranging from 30 to 150 cm3.…”
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