Acceptance of Open Preperitoneal Repair in Inguinal Hernia Surgery Delphi-Consensus After an Anonymous International Survey Among European Hernia Society Members by Ralph Lorenz, Ralph Lorenz, Willem Akkersdijk, Gabriel Paiva De Oliveira, Gabriel Paiva De Oliveira, Tim Warren, Marc Soler

“…From these results, the panellists developed a set of 3 recommendations to help define principles for optimal approach to inguinal hernia repair. Accordingly Open preperitoneal techniques seems to be an alternative to Lichtenstein technique if expertise is available and should be included in a tailored concept. …”
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Predictive model for determining the indications for automated 3D ultrasound for screening patients at low risk of developing breast tumors by A. E. Garanina, A. V. Kholin

“…The developed algorithms will help optimize screening and referral for additional examinations, which is of practical importance for improving diagnostics and optimizing healthcare resources.…”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Combined with Serological Markers Improves the Diagnosis of Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta Spectrum by Ying Wang, Zhengdong Hou, Bingqing Xia, Xianjing Xie, Ying He

“…The serum levels of AFP, CK, and sFlt-1 were measured, and optimal diagnostic thresholds were determined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. …”
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The assessment of the use of vehicles with different types of drive in car-sharing systems by Ewelina Sendek-Matysiak

“…Addressing this research gap, this article is dedicated to determining which vehicles, considering the type of propulsion used, are optimal for creating a car-sharing fleet based on, separately and collectively, economic, technical, and environmental criteria. …”
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Effect of Combined Urea and Calcium Nitrate Application on Wheat Tiller Development, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Grain Yield by Chao Wang, Haixing Cui, Min Jin, Jiayu Wang, Chunhui Li, Yongli Luo, Yong Li, Zhenlin Wang

“…Optimizing nitrogen (N) sources has the potential to improve wheat tillering, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and grain yield, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. …”
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Classification of Nanomaterial Drug Delivery Systems for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Wang H, Zhou F, Shen M, Ma R, Yu Q

“…Nanomaterial drug delivery systems (NDDS) have recently shown great promise in optimizing drug distribution, solubility through biocompatible coatings, enhancing bioavailability via PEGylation and reducing side effects. …”
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A Reconstruction of the Shrine of the Prophet Nahum: An Analysis of 3D Documentation Methods and Data Transfer Technology for Virtual and Augmented Realities by Karel Pavelka, Karel Pavelka, Lukáš Běloch

“…Furthermore, the use of available 3D computer graphics technologies for visualization is described and an optimal procedure for converting the object into VR and AR is proposed and implemented. …”
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Navigating DR-TB Treatment care: a qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to retention in care among people with history of early disengagement from drug-resistant tu... by Ndiviwe Mphothulo, Sindisiwe Hlangu, Jennifer Furin, Mosa Moshabela, Marian Loveday

“…Conclusion The findings from this study highlight the need for TB treatment programs to collaborate with people being treated for DR-TB and their families to understand facilitators and barriers to retention in care and how these could be addressed to facilitate optimal retention in care.…”
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Effects of Soil Disinfection Using Chlorine Dioxide on Soil Fungal Communities in Apple Replant Fields and the Growth of <i>Malus hupehensis</i> Rehd. Seedlings by Gongshuai Wang, Yuxin Xie, Jinhui Lv, Susu Zhang, Chengmiao Yin, Yusong Liu, Zhiquan Mao

“…This study aimed to determine the optimal concentration of chlorine dioxide for soil disinfection and to evaluate its impact on the prevention and control of ARD. …”
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Value of transabdominal ultrasonography for diagnosing functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Duc Long Tran, Phu Nguyen Trong Tran, Paweena Susantitaphong, Phichayut Phinyo, Palittiya Sintusek

“…Comprehensive Meta-Analysis ver. 3, R, and Review Manager ver. 5.4.1 software were used to assess the optimal cutoff, sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC). …”
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Improving the efficiency of an optical-to-terahertz converter using sapphire fibers by N. V. Zenchenko, D. V. Lavrukhin, I. A. Glinskiy, D. S. Ponomarev

“…The use of a profiled sapphire fiber whose diameter has been optimized with respect to the gap parameters to significantly increase the concentration of charge carriers in the immediate vicinity of the electrodes of an OTC is demonstrated. …”
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Association between combined healthy lifestyles and infertility: a cross-sectional study in US reproductive-aged women by Xiaofeng Ye, Xiaoxia Song, Sihang Zhou, Guoqing Chen, Liping Wang

“…Analysis of subgroups indicated that the inverse association was more pronounced in females younger than 30. Additionally, optimal waist circumference is the foremost factor contributing to this inverse relationship. …”
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Segmented evolution and exploration targets of the Cambrian platform margin in the Manxi area, Tarim Basin by Zongquan Hu, Fan Feng, Chengming Fang, Zicheng Cao, Tieyi Wang, Kangkang Guo, Yang Li, Shi Wang

“…A comprehensive evaluation of source rocks, reservoirs, and cap rocks indicates that the Tahe segment boasts the optimal hydrocarbon accumulation conditions along the platform margin. …”
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Developing and validating a drug recommendation system based on tumor microenvironment and drug fingerprint by Yan Wang, Xiaoye Jin, Rui Qiu, Bo Ma, Sheng Zhang, Xuyang Song, Jinxi He

“…By bridging preclinical IC50 and clinical BOR endpoints, this approach provides a promising tool for optimizing patient-specific treatments.…”
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Delineation of potential management zones for cowpea by factorial kriging and spatial Fuzzy C-Means of yield and soil chemical and texture properties by João Fernandes da Silva Júnior, Thiago Thomé da Silva, Devid Jackson da Silva Sousa, Rose Luiza Moraes Tavares, Benedito Dutra Luz de Souza, Daniel Pereira Pinheiro

“…ABSTRACT In precision agriculture, accurate delineation of management zones and understanding spatial variability of soil properties and crop yields are critical for optimizing resource allocation and improving productivity. …”
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Perinatal interventions to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): A scoping review. by Jane Kinsey, Jaime La Charite, Shirley Russ, Adam Schickedanz

“…Protecting and buffering pregnant persons and infants from exposure to adversity can optimize children's development and health trajectories, reduce future morbidity and mortality, and even break intergenerational cycles of adversity, but no study has synthesized experimental evidence on effectiveness of interventions to address ACEs in the perinatal period.…”
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Resilience-oriented passenger subsidy design for taxi travel under pandemic control by Lei Xia, Zhengfeng Huang, Gao Gao, Pengjun Zheng

“…Aiming at maximizing the social benefits which consider taxi travel resilience, we search for the optimal passenger subsidy result. And then make a comparison for two distinct subsidy types: fixed-amount and fare subsidy rate. …”
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Edible Film Whey-Gelatin: Lama Gelasi, Solubilitas dan Mikrostruktur dengan Penggabungan Bubuk Teh Hijau by Fahrullah Fahrullah, Basriani Basriani, Cis Anita, Farah Febryanti, Fitriyani Fitriyani

“…The incorporation of green tea powder altered the microstructure of the films, enhancing surface features and strengthening the polymer matrix. The optimal concentration of green tea powder was 5%, producing the shortest gelation time(9 minutes 56 seconds) and a solubility of 45.87%. …”
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Association between intraoperative fluid management and postoperative outcomes in living kidney donors: a retrospective cohort study by Ja Eun Lee, Chisong Chung, Sunghae Park, Kyo Won Lee, Gaab Soo Kim

“…Abstract Optimal fluid strategy for laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) remains unclear. …”
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Microscale total genomic DNA was used to explore the complete mitochondrial genomes of two biting midge species of the family Ceratopogonidae (Insecta: Diptera) by Xiaohong Jiang, Yao Xie, Qiongyou Liu

“…The complete mitochondrial genome sequences of some insect species were cloned by long PCR, but degenerate or multiple pairs of primers were needed; thus, the long PCR method was optimized and improved in this study. The optimized method was named the two-fragment cloning method. …”
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