Combination of Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) Level and Asthma Control Test (ACT) in Detecting GINA-Defined Asthma Control in Treated Asthmatic Patients in Vietnam by Vinh Nguyen Nhu, Pham Le An, Niels H. Chavannes

“…The AUC for FeNO detecting well-controlled asthma was 0.601 with an optimal cut-off point of FeNO <25 ppb and this AUC increased to 0.78 if combining FeNO and ACT. …”
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Construction process optimisation of graphene-basalt fibre asphalt mixtures by Huzhu Zhang, Wenjia Yang, Huimin Li, Chunyu Zheng, Lijuan Sun

“…Next, the optimal construction temperature control parameters were analysed through road performance tests and the response surface method (RSM). …”
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Microbial Composition Change and Heavy Metal Accumulation in Response to Organic Fertilization Reduction in Greenhouse Soil by Qin Qin, Jun Wang, Lijuan Sun, Shiyan Yang, Yafei Sun, Yong Xue

“…These results indicate that reducing excessive organic manure input is an effective strategy to control heavy metal accumulation, enhance soil fertility, and optimize microbial community structure.…”
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Development of Novel Fluticasone/Salmeterol/Tiotropium-Loaded Dry Powder Inhaler and Bioequivalence Assessment to Commercial Products in Rats by Hyukjun Cho, Hyunji Lee, Duhyeong Hwang

“…The particle size of the drugs was adjusted using spiral air jet milling, and the ratio of lactose hydrate carriers was optimized by comparing the aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD) with that of commercial products. …”
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Study on the Establishment of Efficient Leaf Regeneration System in ‘<i>Yuluxiang</i>’ Pear by Xiaohua Cheng, Weilong Zhang, Yarui Wei, Yuxing Zhang

“…Our results indicated that the optimal medium for leaf regeneration consisted of MS supplemented with 6-BA (6-Benzyl Aminopurine) 1.5 mg/L, NAA (α-Naphthalene acetic acid) 0.4 mg/L along with 10% (<i>v</i>/<i>v</i>) coconut water. …”
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Mechanistic Insights into Phosphorus Efficiency and Shoot P Concentration in Chinese Cabbage by Ruifang Zhang, Saisai Hou, Chi Zhang, Hong Wang, Xinxin Wang

“…The root morphological traits performed greatly when the shoot P concentration was at the optimal concentration. The low-PE cabbages had greater shoot growth traits, and high-PE cabbages had higher root dry weight and P absorption. …”
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EN The combined effect of heating zone length and inclination angle on start-up, transient and operational characteristics of pulsating heat pipe by К. Мане, Є.С. Алексеїк

“…These findings suggest that optimizing heat zone length can improve start-up efficiency and overall heat transfer performance. …”
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Kondisi UMKM Batu Merah pada pandemic covid: analisis cost volume profit by Haeruddin Haeruddin, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Hisnol Jamali, Ibrahim Ibrahim

“…Analisis Cost Volume Profit merupakan peralatan manajemen melakukan perencanaan laba perusahaan. perusahaan menentukan target pendapatan dan jumlah biaya yang dikeluarkan dalam upaya mencapai target laba yang optimal, dan diharapkan dapat digunakan oleh manajemen UMKM dalam rangka mengantisipasi kerugian dan mencapai target pendapatan UMKM optimal serta dapat membantu UMKM keluar dari masalah akibat Pandemi Covid-19 dan UMKM eksis  dan berkesinambungan.…”
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Nomogram for prognosis prediction in metastatic pancreatic cancer patients undergoing intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy: incorporating immune-inflammation scores and coagulation... by Yifan Yang, Shaoqi Zong, Yongqiang Hua

“…Patients were randomly divided into training and validation cohorts. Firstly, the optimal cutoff values for continuous variables were obtained in the training cohort. …”
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Kinematic and Radiographic Evaluation of Acromioclavicular Reconstruction with a Synthetic Ligament by Rafael F. Escamilla, Chad Poage, Scott Brotherton, Toran D. MacLeod, Charles Leddon, James R. Andrews

“…Purpose. The optimal surgical technique for unstable acromioclavicular (AC) and coracoclavicular (CC) joint injuries has not yet been established. …”
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Enhancing CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 Perovskite Solar Cell Performance via Cu2O Hole Transport Layer Integration by Abu Rayhan, M. A. Khan, Md. Rabiul Islam

“…Finally, the proposed model has achieved the optimized values as Jsc of 31.56 mA/cm-2, Voc of 1.12 V, FF of 81.47%, and PCE of 27.72%. …”
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Development of an Operational Map for the 3D Printing of Phytosterol-Enriched Oleogels: Rheological Insights and Applications in Nutraceutical Design by María Itatí De Salvo, Camila Palla, Ivana M. Cotabarren

“…While higher PS content generally led to an increase in both Tg and µ, the 10 wt% PS mixture exhibited a different behavior, showing lower Tg and µ compared to the 0 wt% and 5 wt% PS mixtures. The optimal PS concentration was identified as 20 wt%, which exhibited optimal properties for 3D printing, with a Tg of 78.37 °C and µ values ranging from 0.013 to 0.032 Pa.s that yielded excellent flowability and adequate G′ (3.07 × 10⁶ Pa) at room temperature for self-supporting capability. …”
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Surgical Aspects of Split Liver Transplantation: а Review by S. V. Gautier, R. A. Latypov, A. R. Monakhov

“…However, issues involved with of the optimal choice of surgical techniques remain to be solved, which include such key aspects as the anatomical method of separation (left lateral section and extended right lobe; anatomical left and right lobes of the liver), an optimal method of separation (ex situ or in situ) and others. …”
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SPARC Levels Modulate the Capacity of Mitomycin to Inhibit the Proliferation of Human Tenon’s Capsule Fibroblasts by Yuanyuan Guo, Shouxiang Ni, Weiyan Zhou, Jiangping Hou, Jiaquan Shen

“…Cell density was evaluated after MMC application with different concentrations and application times, by which the optimized MMC application modality was determined. …”
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A prediction risk score for HIV among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa: identifying those in need of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis by Reuben Christopher Moyo, Darshini Govindasamy, Samuel Om Manda, Peter Suwirakwenda Nyasulu

“…The prediction model’s optimal cut-point was 2.43 with sensitivity of 71% and specificity of 60%. …”
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Significance of the Powder Metallurgy Approach and Its Processing Parameters on the Mechanical Behavior of Magnesium-Based Materials by Sachin Kumar Sharma, Sandra Gajević, Lokesh Kumar Sharma, Dhanesh G. Mohan, Yogesh Sharma, Mladen Radojković, Blaža Stojanović

“…Optimal PM conditions, such as a compaction pressure of 450 MPa, sintering temperatures between 550 and 600 °C, and sintering times of 2 h, are recommended for achieving superior mechanical performance. …”
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Factors affecting DH plants <i>in vitro</i> production from microspores of European radish by E. V. Kozar, E. A. Domblides, A. V. Soldatenko

“…It was revealed that linear length on the flower buds with the best possible stage of microspore development is genotype-specific: the flower bud length 2.8-3.3 mm is optimal for accessions of Rhodes and 3.7-4.2 mm is optimal for accessions of Teplichny Gribovsky. …”
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Effects of Substituting Soybean Meal With Winged Bean on Growth, Physiological Function and Flesh Quality of Indian Butter Catfish (Ompok bimaculatus) by Jaya Angom, Soibam Khogen Singh, Ayam Gangarani Devi, Pronob Das, Pradyut Biswas, Gusheinzed Waikhom, Soibam Ngasotter, Reshmi Debbarma, Sourabh Debbarma, Nitesh Kumar Yadav

“…Quadratic regression analysis predicted an optimal inclusion level of 15.10% for maximizing weight gain. …”
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Preparation of Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Peptide from Black Bean Protein by Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Its Uric Acid-Lowering Activity in Vitro by SUN Jingru, SUN Mingshuang, LÜ Wenqing, CAO Rong’an, DIAO Jingjing, WANG Changyuan

“…Based on XOD inhibitory activity and degree of hydrolysis (DH), various proteases were screened, and the hydrolysis parameters were optimized. Furthermore, the protein hydrolysate was fractionated by membrane separation into several fractions. …”
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Reducing the Brace Correction Stress on the Secondary Lumbar Curve Results in Excellent Muscle, Bone, and Disc Mechanical Performance: A Musculoskeletal Finite Element Simulation o... by Xiaohui Zhang, Di Wang, Danyu Lv, Jinmiao Lv, Huiyi Tang, Jinlin Qian, Bagen Liao

“…At this time, the biomechanical performance of the model is also not optimal. The correction rate of the Cobb Angle of the MT curve decreased with the decrease of the correction pressure in the lumbar region. …”
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