Review of modified biochar for removing humic acid from water: analysis of structure-activity relationship by Yiting Li, Ying Zhu, Jianguo Liu, Wenhong Fan, Yingnan Cao, Yaoqiang Huo, Jingting Wei

“…Finally, the application potential and development direction of multifunctional biochar materials for the removal of NOM, including HA, from water are reviewed. This review provides theoretical and technical support for the removal of HA-like NOM in water using biochar materials and provides a novel direction for its application in actual water bodies. …”
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Parameter Identification for Primary-Side Control of Inductive Wireless Power Transfer Systems: A Review by Mwangi Andrew Ngini, Chanh-Tin Truong, Sung-Jin Choi

“…However, based on our gathered information, a review work regarding primary-side control techniques applying parameter identification for anti-misalignment and load variation has not been published yet. …”
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Cutaneous Metastases of the Synchronous Primary Endometrial and Bilateral Ovarian Cancer: An Infrequent Presentation and Literature Review by Gul Kanyilmaz, Meryem Aktan, Mehmet Koc, Siddika Findik

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Health Benefits of Endurance Training: Implications of the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor—A Systematic Review by Włodzimierz Mrówczyński

“…Thus, this report presents the influence of endurance exercises on the (1) transformation of motoneuron properties, which are a final element of the motor pathways, (2) reduction of motor deficits evoked by Parkinson disease, and (3) prevention of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). This review suggests that the increase of posttraining levels of BDNF and its TrkB receptors causes simultaneous changes in the activity of the spinal cord, the substantia nigra, and the hypothalamic nuclei neurons, which are responsible for the alteration of the functional properties of motoneurons innervating the skeletal muscles, for the enhancement of dopamine release in the brain, and for the modulation of hormone levels involved in regulating the metabolic processes, responsively. …”
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Biomechanical and Biological Multidisciplinary Strategies in the Orthodontic Treatment of Patients with Periodontal Diseases: A Review of the Literature by Gaia Viglianisi, Alessandro Polizzi, Teresa Lombardi, Mariacristina Amato, Cristina Grippaudo, Gaetano Isola

“…Furthermore, the review examines the role of interdisciplinary collaborations between orthodontists and periodontists. …”
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Intervensi Jus Wortel terhadap Pasien Hipertensi: Systematic Literature Review of True-Experimental Design by Fatma Nuraisyah, Eka Irma Saputri

“…Dua ratus sembilan artikel dimasukkan dalam meta-analisis dan diambil review dari 8 artikel kriteria inklusi. Jumlah rerata intervensi jus wortel berpengaruh terhadap sistolik 7,67mm/Hg dan rerata tekanan darah diastolik 25,62mm/Hg cukup menurunkan tekanan darah dengan sistolik 5,6mm/Hg dan diastolik 11,57mm/Hg. …”
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Multimorbidity patterns and function among adults in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Karina Berner, Quinette A Louw, Eugene Nizeyimana, Diribsa Tsegaye Bedada

“…Objectives To map the scope of available evidence on relationships between multimorbidity patterns and functioning among adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and describe methods used.Design Scoping review guided by a five-step methodological framework and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews reporting guidelines.Data sources PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, EBSCOhost (CINAHL) and Cochrane databases were searched from January 1976 to March 2023, plus reference lists of included studies.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Peer-reviewed full-text articles or conference proceedings of any design, published in English or Afrikaans, involving adults (>18 years) with multimorbidity living in LMICs. …”
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Key Intelligent Pesticide Prescription Spraying Technologies for the Control of Pests, Diseases, and Weeds: A Review by Kaiqiang Ye, Gang Hu, Zijie Tong, Youlin Xu, Jiaqiang Zheng

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Understanding the impacts of extreme heat on the mental well-being of older adults: a systematic review by Jifei Chen, Laurence L Delina

“…This study undertook a systematic review of scholarly databases to document older adults’ exposure to extreme heat and to evaluate the long-term outcomes on their mental health. …”
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Various Segments of the Population in Turkey: A Literature Review by Sezer Okay

“…The main factors contributing to this hesitancy include religious or personal beliefs, concerns about safety and efficacy, and desire to receive more information from healthcare providers. This literature review examines hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in different population segments in Turkey. …”
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Investigating the reciprocal temporal relationships between tobacco consumption and psychological disorders for youth: an international review by Leila Mohammadi, Caroline Louise Miller, Sharon Lawn, Jeremy Stevenson, Kimberley Martin

“…Objective To investigate reciprocal temporal relationships between tobacco consumption and psychological disorders for youth.Design: ReviewData sources Five databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL and PsycINFO) on 26 September 2019 and updated on 11 May 2021, indexing tobacco, mental illness and longitudinal.Study selection: Methods used consensus and multiple reviewers.Interventions Cohort studies (n=49) examining tobacco and selected psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis, borderline personality disorder) among youth, and systematic reviews (n=4) of these relationships met inclusion criteria.Primary and secondary outcome measures Effect of tobacco on psychological disorders and effect of psychological disorders on tobacco.Data extraction and synthesis Independent extraction by the first author and checked by final author. …”
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Patient education interventions for adolescent and young adult kidney transplant recipients- a scoping review. by Michael Corr, Clare McKeaveney, Fina Wurm, Aisling Courtney, Helen Noble

“…Articles were selected for full text review following title and abstract screening. Articles deemed eligible to be included in the review had data extracted, which were qualitatively analysed using thematic analysis. …”
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A Challenging Case of Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Review of the Literature by Mihaela Găman, Ana-Maria Vlădăreanu, Camelia Dobrea, Minodora Onisâi, Cristina Marinescu, Irina Voican, Daniela Vasile, Horia Bumbea, Diana Cîşleanu

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A Review on the Use of Agriculture Waste Material as Lightweight Aggregate for Reinforced Concrete Structural Members by Kim Hung Mo, U. Johnson Alengaram, Mohd Zamin Jumaat

“…In order to promote the concept of using such concrete for actual structural applications, this paper reviews the use of such agriculture-based lightweight aggregate concrete in reinforced concrete structural members such as beam and slab, which were carried out by researchers in the past. …”
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AI Innovations in rPPG Systems for Driver Monitoring: Comprehensive Systematic Review and Future Prospects by Soha G. Ahmed, Katrien Verbert, Nazar Zaki, Ashraf Khalil, Hamad Aljassmi, Fady Alnajjar

“…Advanced technologies, notably camera-based systems using remote photoplethysmography (rPPG), are increasingly used in automotive safety to non-invasively monitor driver well-being and fatigue by measuring physiological metrics like heart and respiration rates. This review examines recent advancements in machine learning algorithms and signal processing for rPPG in driver monitoring. …”
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Competing health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and early response: A scoping review. by Stefan Baral, Amrita Rao, Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Carrie Lyons, Muge Cevik, Anna E Kågesten, Daouda Diouf, Annette H Sohn, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Gregorio Millett, Julia L Marcus, Sharmistha Mishra

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>We conducted a scoping review to characterize the early impact of COVID-19 on HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, sexual and reproductive health, and malnutrition.…”
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Experiences and Perspectives of Student Nurses Toward Volunteerism during Health Emergencies: A Systematic Review by Pradeepti Prashar, Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Bandana Mohinder, Santosh Kumari

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From Mechanisms to Medicine: Neurovascular Coupling in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disorders: A Narrative Review by Lu Yang, Wenbo Zhao, Yuan Kan, Changhong Ren, Xunming Ji

“…However, the complexity of the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This review discusses basic and clinical experimental evidence on how neural activity sensitively communicates with the vasculature to cause spatial changes in blood flow in cerebrovascular diseases. …”
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The Concept of Informal Green Space in Academic Research: A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Terminology Used by Duy Thong Ta, Huixin Wang, Katsunori Furuya

“…The current literature review aimed to clarify the concept of IGSs, analyze research trends, and identify further research areas. …”
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Use of Physical and Intellectual Activities and Socialization in the Management of Cognitive Decline of Aging and in Dementia: A Review by Myuri Ruthirakuhan, Angela C. Luedke, Angela Tam, Ankita Goel, Ayaz Kurji, Angeles Garcia

“…Lifestyle nonpharmacological interventions can have a deep effect on cognitive aging. We have reviewed the available literature on the effectiveness of physical activity, intellectual stimulation, and socialization on the incidence of dementia and on the course of dementia itself. …”
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