Communications mode(l)s and disasters: from word of mouth to ICTs by Maria Paradiso

“…However, the ways by which ICTs culturally affect people-environment relations (hazard perception, citizen preparedness, relief, recovery, and resilience) have not been sufficiently investigated. …”
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Reduce VAT on Food to Zero by Lukas Scholle

“…Both theoretical and practical arguments suggest that reducing the VAT to zero is an appropriate measure to mitigate inflation and provide relief.…”
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Service-Aware Algorithm Based on DT-KSVM by Hao Dong, Hua Qu, Jihong Zhao, Liangjun Chen, Huijun Dai

“…A novel service-aware method based on decision tree kernel support vector machine（DT-KSVM） algorithm was proposed.A service-aware model was developed by using ReliefF algorithm to extract service characteristics,and proposing the separable degree between samples to simply the service-aware process.Through experiment comparison between this proposed model and traditional one-versus-one SVM method,it is shown that the proposed method has a better service-aware accuracy and time performance.…”
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Clinical Outcomes and Safety of Partial Full-Thickness Myotomy versus Circular Muscle Myotomy in Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia Patients by Chenyu Li, Aixia Gong, Jingwen Zhang, Zhijun Duan, Linmei Ge, Nan Xia, Jing Leng, Mei Li, Yanjie Liu

“…The procedure-related parameters between the two groups were compared. Symptom relief rate and postprocedure manometry outcomes were compared to evaluate the efficacy. …”
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Smoking trends and awareness among Indian university students: A qualitative study by S. Naganandini, T. Seemadevi, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Mohamed Saleh Hamad Ingafou

“…Incorporating stress reduction techniques into tobacco cessation programs is crucial for those who use smoking as a means of stress relief. Additionally, raising awareness about Tobacco Cessation Centers in college settings is essential. …”
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Efficacy and Adverse Reactions of Arthroscopic Half-Moon Plate Invasive Surgery in Patients with Acute Knee Pain (AKP): Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Luping Sun, Zhidan Huang

“…At 6 and 12 months of follow-up, DEB was better at pain relief and improved function than ozone (P>0.05). …”
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Comparative Study on Two Types of Nonpillar Mining Techniques by Roof Cutting and by Filling Artificial Materials by Enze Zhen, Yubing Gao, Yajun Wang, Siming Wang

“…Recently, an original innovative gob-side entry retaining technology by roof cutting and pressure relief (RCPR) was developed and extensively implemented in China’s coal production. …”
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Analgesic efficacy of serratus anterior plane block v/s thoracic paravertebral nerve block in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries: A prospective randomized study by Jaya Lalwani, Sonali Sahu, Vritika Manghnani

“… Background: Multimodal analgesia plays a vital role for adequate pain relief in postoperative period including regional nerve blocks in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries. …”
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Randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of traditional Thai massage and ultrasound therapy for treating plantar heel pain by Supamas Somphai, Wiraphong Sucharit, Punnee Peungsuwan, Neil Roberts, Uraiwan Chatchawan

“…Conclusions The significant efficacy of US with stretching for providing pain relief in the treatment of PHP is confirmed. For the first time, TTM has also been demonstrated to be effective in providing pain relief for patients with PHP and may have a potentially useful complementary role, in treating PHP. …”
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Perception of traumatic childbirth of women, influencing factors and its relationship with post-traumatic stress disorder by Weiwei Wei, Weiwei Wei, Xiaoyan Feng, Xiaoyan Feng, Hong Qin, Hong Qin, Xiaochang Yang, Xiaochang Yang

“…Work, exercise and learning about delivery during pregnancy may be promising protective factors for perceived PBT; the use of pain relief or doula accompaniment are still effective ways to Improve the delivery experience.…”
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Numerical simulation study on mining method for anti rock burst in different steeply inclined extra-thick coal seam by Zemin CHEN, Zhenlei LI, Taoping ZHONG, Dazhao SONG, Xudong LIU, Xucong HU

“…In addition, under the condition of inclined sectional mining, the inclined gob can further weaken the horizontal stress transfer, and it has the function of pressure relief protection for the high level side roadway; based on comprehensive comparison, it is believed that the stress level of the surrounding rock above and below the roadway is lower and the degree of deformation of the roadway is the lowest, which is more conducive to the prevention and control of rock burst.…”
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Study on Microseismic Monitoring, Early Warning, and Comprehensive Prevention of a Rock Burst under Complex Conditions by Ke Ding, Lianguo Wang, Mei Yu, Wenmiao Wang, Bo Ren

“…In addition, a multilevel antiburst scheme was proposed for the complex conditions: (1) to adopt large-diameter boreholes pressure relief technology and key layer high-level pressure relief technology for adjusting the stress distribution in the surrounding rock of crossheading in front of the working face and dissipating elastic strain energy; (2) to determine the advance speed to be 1.5 m/d for reducing the mining disturbance; (3) to adopt full-section reinforced support of the roadway for enhancing the antiburst capacity of surrounding rock. …”
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Wish-Granting Interventions Promote Positive Emotions in Both the Short and Long Term in Children with Critical Illnesses and Their Families by Hannah Roberts, Jenny Cook, Apple Lee, Wei Kok Loh, Nigel Teo, Joanne Su Yin Yoong, Marguerite Gorter-Stam

“…Over 80% of children and parents felt the intervention created a happy memory and provided relief from their medical treatments. Nearly all children (96.8%) and parents (95.4%) viewed a wish-granting intervention as important for children with a critical illness. …”
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Efficacy of distal peripheral nerve blocks in lumbar radicular pain: A randomized placebo-controlled triple-blinded study by Vivek Jha, Gaurav Kumar Sharma, Omeshwar Singh, Jatin Aggarwal

“…Conclusions: In single-level lumbar disc prolapse with unilateral radicular pain, injection of bupivacaine 0.5% (a sodium channel blocker) around tender nerves near the ankle provides clinically significant relief in pain and SLRT at 30 min when compared to placebo.…”
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Functional Outcome of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Vs. Hyaluronic Acid in Knee Osteoarthritis Kellgren-Lawrence Grade I-III At 6-and 12-Months Follow-Up: A Meta-Analysis by I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana, Febyan, Shianita Limena

“…Conclusion: Mesenchymal stem cell therapy has shown effectiveness compared to hyaluronic acid injection for knee osteoarthritis, providing pain relief and improved functional outcomes on short-term intervals up to 12 months follow-up. …”
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Efficacy of Acupuncture Combined with Patient-Controlled Analgesia in the Treatment of Acute Pain after Back Surgery: A Meta-Analysis by Daling Deng, Feng Xu, Yafeng Wang, Lulin Ma, Tianhao Zhang, Wenjing Zhao, Xiangdong Chen

“…Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is also frequently used for postoperative pain relief. However, there are few meta-analyses of the efficacy of acupuncture with PCA in reducing acute postoperative pain. …”
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Pain in pancreatitis: issue and ways out by A. V. Okhlobystin

“…To present the modern data on pain sensitivity at pancreatic lesion, interrelation of mechanisms of inflammation and nociception, to determine main directions in pain relief at chronic pancreatitis (CP), to demonstrate potentials of modern enzyme preparations for this purpose.Original points. …”
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The McGill University Health Centre Cancer Pain Clinic: A Retrospective Analysis of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Cancer Pain Management by Jordi Perez, Sara Olivier, Emmanouil Rampakakis, Manuel Borod, Yoram Shir

“…Results. 71 charts were reviewed. Significant pain relief was achieved consistently at FU1 and FU2. The average pain severity decreased by 2 points between initial assessment and FU2. …”
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Analgesia Evaluation of 2 NSAID Drugs as Adjuvant in Management of Chronic Temporomandibular Disorders by Fernando Kurita Varoli, Murillo Sucena Pita, Sandra Sato, João Paulo Mardegan Issa, Cássio do Nascimento, Vinícius Pedrazzi

“…Statistical analysis has shown that, after 10 days of treatment, all therapies were effective for pain relief. NSAID therapy promoted analgesia on the third day, while placebo only promoted analgesia in the eighth day. …”
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Gone With the Covid – Scarlet in Quarantine: An Interview with Sarah Combs by Sarah Combs, Emmeline Gros

“…Beyond laughter and comic relief, is parody also a conduit of critique, or are certain topics—racism, the legacy of slavery, racial inequalities in epidemics like Covid-19—too serious issues to be parodied? …”
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