Source Apportionment of PM10 by Positive Matrix Factorization in Urban Area of Mumbai, India by Indrani Gupta, Abhaysinh Salunkhe, Rakesh Kumar

“…During last few years, receptor models such as Chemical Mass Balance, Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF), PCA–APCS and UNMIX have been used to provide solutions to the source identification and contributions which are accepted for developing effective and efficient air quality management plans. Each site poses different complexities while resolving PM10 contributions. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis on intention to screen for cervical cancer and predictors among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia by Begetayinoral Kussia Lahole, Tesfahun Simon, Wondimu Ewunetu, Wondafrash Kussia

“…Therefore, this protocol describes a planned systematic review and meta-analysis that will evaluate the intention to use cervical cancer screening and its predictors among women of childbearing age in Ethiopia.Methods and materials The online databases of EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, HINARI, Google Scholar, and African Journals online databases will be comprehensively searched from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2023. …”
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The challenge of a late diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: co-occurring trajectories and camouflage tendencies. a case report of a young Autistic female with Avoidant Restricti... by Sara Passarini, Sara Passarini, Silvia Guerrera, Maria Picilli, Maria Picilli, Elisa Fucà, Laura Casula, Deny Menghini, Sabine Pirchio, Valeria Zanna, Giovanni Valeri, Stefano Vicari, Stefano Vicari

“…Additionally, it underscores the importance of improving tailored evaluation, combined treatment plans, with both cognitive-behavioral therapy and drugs, and monitoring the evolving patterns of Autistic manifestations and associated psychiatric co-occurrences.…”
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Surgical techniques in tonsillectomy: A comparative analysis of cold steel dissection and bipolar diathermy. by Nisar Akber Khan, Muhammad Dawood Saleem, Muhammad Ali, Abdul Shakoor, Nighat Arif, Izzah Islam

“…Method: Seventy-four patients aged 5–35 years of either gender planned for elective tonsillectomy under general anaesthesia were included. …”
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Distribution of Sports Use in Sari City from the Perspective of Creative City Strategy by Taghi Ashouri, Masoumeh Kalateh Seifari, Hamidreza Ghezelseflou

“…Therefore, in order to achieve high utilization of Sari city spaces with creative city approach, it is recommended that city managers use citizen’s opinions and suggestions to provide plans in sports and using the art and attention to ancient sports cultures and the revival to create creativity in Sari city.…”
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Effectiveness of a Nurse-Managed Protocol to Prevent Hypoglycemia in Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes by Giuseppe Marelli, Fausto Avanzini, Giuseppe Iacuitti, Enrico Planca, Ilaria Frigerio, Giovanna Busi, Liliana Carlino, Laura Cortesi, Maria Carla Roncaglioni, Emma Riva

“…In 350 consecutive diabetic in-patients the incidence of hypoglycemia (blood glucose < 70 mg/dL) during subcutaneous insulin treatment was assessed before (phase A) and after (phase B) the protocol was adopted to permit (1) the patient to opt for substitutive food to integrate incomplete carbohydrate intake in the meal; (2) in case of lack of appetite or repeatedly partial intake of the planned food, prandial insulin administered at the end of the meal to be related to the actual amount of carbohydrates eaten; (3) intravenous infusion of glucose during prolonged fasting. …”
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Health Equity and Its Economic Determinants (HEED): protocol for a pan-European microsimulation model for health impacts of income and social security policies by Alastair H Leyland, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Anna Pearce, Mikael Rostila, Matteo Richiardi, Daniel Kopasker

“…No further ethical approval will be required for our main analytical datasets. Dissemination plans include academic publications, conference presentations, accessible policy briefings, mass media engagement and a project website. …”
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Zone Fare System Design in a Rail Transit Line by Yi Yang, Lianbo Deng, Qing Wang, Wenliang Zhou

“…Numerical results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively provide a joint optimal scheme and the optimal number of planned zones is 5 for Changsha Metro Line 2. The proposed algorithm can provide guidance for the practical design and adjustment of the zone fare system.…”
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Myeloid Neoplasms with t(5;12) and ETV6-ACSL6 Gene Fusion, Potential Mimickers of Myeloid Neoplasm with PDGFRB Rearrangement: Case Report with Imatinib Therapy and Review of the Li... by Javier De Luca-Johnson, Jose I. Ruades Ninfea, Lauren Pearson, Joanna Conant, Ronald Bryant, Neil A. Zakai, Mary E. Tang

“…Identification of the fusion genes involved in t(5;12) in eosinophilia-associated myeloproliferative disorders is crucial to direct an effective treatment plan. In particular, while tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy is effective in patients with PDGFRB rearrangement, there is little information on imatinib efficacy in patients with ETV6-ACSL6 gene fusion. …”
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Not All Acute Abdomen Cases in Early Pregnancy Are Ectopic; Expect the Unexpected: Renal Angiomyolipoma Causing Massive Retroperitoneal Haemorrhage by Muhammad Asim Rana, Ahmed F. Mady, Nagesh Jakaraddi, Shahzad A. Mumtaz, Habib Ahmad, Kamal Naser

“…There is no consensus about the best management plan for patients with retroperitoneal haematoma. …”
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Case report: A case of type 1 diabetes with diabetic ketoacidosis induced by envafolimab treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma by Youjia Li, Kai Qu, Xiuli Li, Xin Yang, Kanghuai Zhang, Jiao Xie

“…We advocate for the establishment of long-term follow-up plans, including regular monitoring for potential irAEs and endocrine function assessments, to address the chronicity of conditions post-ICI treatment. …”
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A Clinical Mentorship and Quality Improvement Program to Support Health Center Nurses Manage Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Rwanda by Aphrodis Ndayisaba, Emmanuel Harerimana, Ryan Borg, Ann C. Miller, Catherine M. Kirk, Katrina Hann, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Anatole Manzi, Gedeon Ngoga, Symaque Dusabeyezu, Cadet Mutumbira, Tharcisse Mpunga, Patient Ngamije, Fulgence Nkikabahizi, Joel Mubiligi, Simon Pierre Niyonsenga, Charlotte Bavuma, Paul H. Park

“…Similarly, agreement levels were high for medication, laboratory exam, and follow-up plans, at 86.3%, 87.1%, and 92.4%, respectively. …”
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A Case Report of Complete Resolution of Auricular Mucormycosis in an 18-Month-Old Diabetic Child by Mariam Aljehani, Hatem Alahmadi, Mansour Alshamani

“…Monthly follow-ups showed improvement of the facial palsy, and a plan for artificial auricle is set to occur in the following months before the age of five. …”
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Optimizing Train Timetable Based on Departure Time Preference of Passengers for High-Speed Rails by Zhipeng Huang, Huimin Niu, Ruhu Gao, Haoyu Fan, Chenglin Liu

“…Meanwhile, the railway department will constantly adjust the train timetable according to the distribution of passenger flows during a day to achieve the optimal operation cost and energy consumption saving plan. The question is how to meet the differential travel needs of passengers and achieve sustainable goals of service providers. …”
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Modified water balance model for groundwater recharge estimations using cloud integration by Arup Kumar Das, Saurabh Kumar Gupta, Suraj Kumar Singh, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Shruti Kanga

“…The present study not only aims at improving the accuracy of recharge estimation methods but also suggests a workable approach in the context of water resource management plans.…”
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Additive Manufacturing Technologies: An Overview about 3D Printing Methods and Future Prospects by Mariano Jiménez, Luis Romero, Iris A. Domínguez, María del Mar Espinosa, Manuel Domínguez

“…It is important to say that the choice of technology is directly dependent on the particular application being planned: first the application and then the technology.…”
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Role of Terracing and Reforestation Efforts on Improving Soil Properties in Degraded Steep Lands by Mehmet Özalp, Ferit Dehşet, Bülent Turgut, Saim Yıldırımer, Eren İnanlı

“…Serious land degradation have been occurring during the building of new roads associated with the construction of Deriner Dam, one of 15 large dams planned by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Affairs and implemented within the Coruh Dam Projects. …”
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Research on the Settlement Regulation and Stability of Large Building Foundation over Gobs: A Case Study in the Xiangcheng Coal Mine, China by Wenyan Guo, Bingnan Hu, Junying Zhang, Qingtong Chen, Xinguo Jia, Jianghua Li

“…However, a large high-rise building (100 m × 80 m × 100 m) was planned to be built above gob areas in the Xiangcheng Mine subsidence area. …”
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The Effect of Frailty on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Dual-Task Performance in Individuals with Type 2 DM by Meral Sertel, Eylem Tütün Yümin, Merve Bilgin, Hanife Büşra Hekimoğlu, Sinem Özyün, Fatma Nur Körlük

“…Considering the increase in old age and chronic syndromes, such as DM, it brings about, it was concluded that the early evaluation of older adults for frailty and balance was essential and that individually planned intervention could improve prognosis, reduce falls that might occur due to a loss of balance and muscle strength, and enhance the quality of life in older adults.…”
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Implementation of Stroke Dysphagia Screening in the Emergency Department by Stephanie K. Daniels, Jane A. Anderson, Nancy J. Petersen

“…The aims of this pilot study were to (1) implement an SST with a water swallow component in the ED and track nurses’ adherence, (2) identify barriers and facilitators to administering the SST through interviews, and (3) develop and implement a process improvement plan to address barriers. Two hundred seventy-eight individuals with stroke symptoms were screened from October 2009 to June 2010. …”
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