Enhancing the targeted and untargeted analysis of honey by vacuum-assisted SPME-GC × GC-MS. A green, practical, and highly informative approach by Damien Eggermont, Francesca Pardi, Giorgia Purcaro

“…The use of Vac-HS-SPME has been optimized using an experimental design and compared to the atmospheric pressure extraction. …”
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Quantification of Soluble or Insoluble Fractions of Leishmania Parasite Proteins in Microvolume Applications: A Simplification to Standard Lowry Assay by Bhagya Deepachandi, Sudath Weerasinghe, Thisira Priyantha Andrahennadi, Nadira D. Karunaweera, Nadeeja Wickramarachchi, Preethi Soysa, Yamuna Siriwardana

“…Concentrations of unknown samples were calculated using a standard curve prepared using a standard series of bovine serum albumin (BSA). The optimized reagents were 2 N NaOH (sodium hydroxide), 2% Na2CO3 (sodium carbonate), 1% CuSO4 (copper sulfate), 2% KNaC4H4O6 (potassium sodium tartrate), and 2 N Folin and Ciocalteu’s phenol. …”
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Effectiveness of Space Maintainers in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by MDolores Casaña-Ruiz, Juan Ignacio Aura-Tormos, Laura Marques-Martinez, Esther Garcia-Miralles, Marcelino Perez-Bermejo

“…<b>Background:</b> Evaluating the effectiveness and survival rates of space maintainers is crucial for optimal pediatric dental care. The present study’s goal is to evaluate the survival rate of different types of space maintainers—removable, fixed with a metal base, or fixed with a resin base—indicated for children as a consequence of premature loss of primary teeth. …”
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State of the Art Compendium: Canadian Thoracic Society Recommendations for Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Denis E O’Donnell, Shawn Aaron, Jean Bourbeau, Paul Hernandez, Darcy Marciniuk, Meyer Balter, Gordon Ford, Andre Gervais, Roger Goldstein, Rick Hodder, Francois Maltais, Jeremy Road

“…The main goal of the Canadian Thoracic Society’s evidence-based guidelines is to optimize early diagnosis, prevention and management of COPD in Canada. …”
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Impact of the Relationship between Extensor Pollicis Brevis Entrapment Test and Ultrasound Wrist Findings and Functional Outcomes in De Quervain's Disease by Vijayaraja Elangovan, Lokesh K Sekaran, Harisudhan Raviraja, Dheepan Kumar, Ganesan G Ram

“…Employing reliable diagnostic methods enhances surgical precision, improves patient recovery and recurrence prevention, and optimizes disease management.…”
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Impact of Carbon Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Sheets and Bolt Diameter on the Seismic Performance Enhancement of Steel Beam‐Column Joints by Fayiz Amin, Hafiz Ahmed Waqas, Ijaz Ali, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Asif, Khan Abdul Majid, Megersa Kebede Leta

“…Additionally, the study investigates the optimal placement and configuration of CFRP sheets, identifying the backside of the endplates as the most effective location. …”
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Effects of <i>Marquandomyces marquandii</i> SGSF043 on the Germination Activity of Chinese Cabbage Seeds: Evidence from Phenotypic Indicators, Stress Resistance Indicators, Hormone... by Xu Zheng, Yuxia Huang, Xinpeng Lin, Yuanlong Chen, Haiyan Fu, Chunguang Liu, Dong Chu, Fengshan Yang

“…The results showed the following: (1) The coating agent <i>M. marquandii</i> SGSF043 could significantly improve the germination activity of Chinese cabbage seeds. (2) The strain concentration in the seed coating agent had different degrees of regulation on the antioxidase system of the buds, indicating that it could activate the antioxidant system and improve the antioxidant ability of the buds. (3) When the concentration of <i>M. marquandii</i> SGSF043 was 5.6 × 10⁶ CFU/mL (average per grain), the effect of <i>M. marquandii</i> SGSF043 on the leaf hormones Indole Acetic Acid (IAA), Gibberellic Acid (GA) and Abscisic Acid (ABA) of Chinese cabbage seedlings was significantly higher than that of other treatment groups, indicating that the strain could optimize the level of plant hormones. (4) <i>M. marquandii</i> SGSF043 could induce the expression of stress-resistance-related genes in different tissue parts of Chinese cabbage and improve the growth-promoting stress resistance of buds. …”
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Experimental study of the strengthening efficiency of engineering waste sludge using electro-osmosis by Yanli TAO, Zeyi YU, Jianfeng ZHU, Xiaonan GONG, Jian ZHOU, Kaiqiang LI

“…Therefore, both the electro-osmotic effect and efficiency should be considered when determining the optimal voltage value in practice. The experimental results on the significant reduction of the energy consumption of electroosmosis can provide a scientific basis for the further promotion and application of electroosmotic technology in practical engineering projects.…”
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Numerical analysis of shell and tube heat exchanger with combination of different baffles by Muhammad Waleed, Syed Murawat Abbas Naqvi, Hammad Mustafa, Mohammed K. Al Mesfer, Mohd Danish, Kashif Irshad, Hasan Shahzad

“…On the shell side, the fluid flow behavior in COMB-A STHX and COMB-B STHX improves the interaction between cold and hot fluids to optimize thermo-hydraulic performance.…”
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Examined lymph node counts affected the staging and survival in cervical cancer: a retrospective study using the SEER and Chinese cohort by Tao Guo, Yuxi Zhao, Jia Zeng, Jian Li, Enyu Tang, Lingying Wu

“…Background The impact of examined lymph node (LN) count on survival in cervical cancer remains understudied, with no consensus on the optimal number required.Objectives We aimed to investigate the role of LN count in postoperative pathological evaluation for cervical cancer patients undergoing surgery.Methods Data from the US SEER database and a retrospective Chinese cohort were analyzed. …”
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Treatment of a medial plica in the knee among German knee surgeons – The Plica Survey by Svea Faber, Philipp W. Winkler, Ralf Henkelmann, Theresa Diermeier, Wolf Petersen, Maurice Balke, Sebastian Metzlaff, Sebastian Colcuc, Gerald Zimmermann, Philip P. Roessler, Thomas R. Niethammer

“…It emphasizes the need for further research to standardize diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, aiming to optimize patient outcomes in plica-related knee pathologies.…”
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Comparison of Active Aging Indicators and Associated Factors Among Urban and Rural Elderly in Behshahr, Iran (2023) by Nadia Khakzad, Ehteramsadat Ilali, AbolfazlHosein Nattaj, Tahereh Yaghoobi

“…Background and purpose: Active aging involves optimizing opportunities to enhance the quality of life in older age. …”
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Irrigation Management of HLB-Affected Trees by Davie Mayeso Kadyampakeni, Kelly T. Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold W. Schumann

“…Recent studies have shown that for HLB-affected trees, irrigation frequency should increase and irrigation amounts should decrease to minimize water stress from drought stress or water excess, while ensuring optimal water availability in the rootzone at all times. …”
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Mechanical and microstructural characterization of graphene reinforced Alumina Ceramic matrix composite by Madhankumar Anbazhagan, Anthony Xavior Michael

“…Altering the graphene concentration from 0 to 1 wt% revealed that optimal attributes were attained at particular weight percentages. …”
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A novel 3D analytical model and numerical study of bimorph piezoelectric actuators in d33 mode by A. Almusallam, M.A. Belaid

“…The analysis reveals the interplay between the electric field, strain, and geometry in optimizing the bimorph d33-actuators.…”
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Comparison of 15–20 mmHg versus 20–30 mmHg Compression Stockings in Reducing Occupational Oedema in Standing and Seated Healthy Individuals by Cleusa Ema Quilici Belczak, José Maria Pereira de Godoy, Amélia Cristina Seidel, Sergio Belczak, Rubiana Neves Ramos, Roberto Augusto Caffaro

“…Elastic compression stockings (ECS) are effective in preventing and reducing occupational edema (OE), but the optimal pressure according to the prevalent working position during the day is still controversial. …”
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Knowledge Regarding Mechanical Ventilation and Practice of Ventilatory Care among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units in Selected Governmental Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia... by Kedir Abdureman Hassen, Micheal Alemayehu Nemera, Andualem Wubetie Aniley, Ararso Baru Olani, Sofoniyas Getaneh Bedane

“…Knowledge of nurses about mechanical ventilators and good practice of nursing care for the ventilated patient plays a crucial role in improving the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation, preventing harm, and optimizing the patient outcome. This study intended to assess the knowledge regarding MV and the practice of ventilator care among nurses working in the ICU. …”
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Elucidating the synergistic effects of aeration and non-thermal plasma on the degradation pathways of specific pollutants in wastewater by Mahdiyeh Bakhtiyari-Ramezani, Narges Ziveh, Navid Ghaemi

“…A 30-min NTP treatment coupled with aeration/filtration demonstrated superior efficiency in removing TDS and TSS, attributed to NTP-generated active species. Optimal COD and BOD5 removal was achieved through a 24-h aeration, adsorbent filtration, and 30-min NTP process. …”
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Distinctive Gut Microbiota Alteration Is Associated with Poststroke Functional Recovery: Results from a Prospective Cohort Study by Yini Dang, Xintong Zhang, Yu Zheng, Binbin Yu, Dijia Pan, Xiaomin Jiang, Chengjie Yan, Qiuyu Yu, Xiao Lu

“…The accuracy, specificity, and susceptibility of the optimal model consisted of the top 10 discriminant species were 93%, 100%, and 86%, respectively. …”
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The predictive value of radiomics and deep learning for synchronous distant metastasis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Wan-Bin He, Chuan Zhou, Zhi-Jun Yang, Yun-Feng Zhang, Wen-Bo Zhang, Han He, Jia Wang, Feng-Hai Zhou

“…Among the deep learning models, ResNet101 performed optimally, achieving AUC of 0.815 and 0.743 in the training and validation cohort, respectively. …”
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