Correction of Excessive Tibial Plateau Angle and Limb Shortening in a Juvenile Dog Using a Hinged Circular Fixator Construct and Distraction Osteogenesis by Daniel D. Lewis, Stanley E. Kim, Justin Shmalberg, Sandra L. MacArthur

“…Complications included wire tract inflammation involving the wires securing the proximal segment and a calcaneal fracture which required bone plate stabilization. …”
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Efficiency of SSR and PawS markers for evaluation of genetic polymorphism among red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) cultivars by I. A. Klimenko, S. I. Kostenko, Yu. M. Mavlyutov, A. O. Shamustakimova

“…Application of molecular markers makes it possible to identify cultivars and secure protection of plant breeders’ rights. Marker techniques based on SSR loci and PawS markers were evaluated for their efficiency in revealing the DNA polymorphism in Russian red clover cultivars, and the research results are presented in this publication.Materials and Methods. …”
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Evaluation and Prioritization of Islamic Financial Instruments (Sukuk) in Iran with a Focus on Risk Sharing by Mohammad Mahdi Askari, Mohammad Mahdi Kargozar, Hassan Hemmati

“…The results of this study can be utilized in policymaking for drafting guidelines on the issuance of Islamic financial bonds and the methods for credit evaluation, securing guarantees, and assessing the stakeholders involved in the issuance process based on the type of bond.…”
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Post-disaster food insecurity: Hurricane Maria as a case study by Jill Mark, David de Angel Sola, Nicolas Rosario-Matos, Leyao Wang

“…In general, food insecure respondents experienced more specific food group shortages that lasted longer than food secure respondents. The duration of food shortages significantly influenced participants' perceptions of food insecurity. …”
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Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Learning Medical Terminology With Teacher-Made Flashcards Used Electronically by Iman Alizadeh, Farideh Ebrahimi, Afsane Dehnad

“…The study recommends that although teacher-made materials can support the delivery of knowledge and continuity of education, considering students’ feedback on and perceptions of the materials can help secure the quality and usability of the materials and ensure quality teaching and learning. …”
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BOARD INDEPENDENCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY OF LISTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA MODERATED BY FIRM SIZE by Adamu Lawal Bello, J. Okpanachi, T. Nyor, Lateef Olumude Mustapha

“…Based on the findings, the study recommended that policymakers such as financial reporting council and Securities and Exchange Commission should enforce the code of corporate governance that will provide for mandatory independent directors with financial expertise. …”
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Pure Laparoscopic Left Hepatectomy for Regrowth of Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Liver after Laparoscopic Deroofing by Hideki Kumagai, Akira Umemura, Hiroyuki Nitta, Hirokatsu Katagiri, Shoji Kanno, Daiki Takeda, Satoshi Amano, Koji Kikuchi, Kiyoharu Takashimizu, Masao Nishiya, Noriyuki Uesugi, Tamotsu Sugai, Akira Sasaki

“…Laparoscopic hepatectomy for MCN-L should be considered as a strong alternative to secure safety and curability.…”
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An investigation of factors associated with antenatal care attendance in Gauteng in 2015 by E M Webb, B Girdler-Brown, J Mostert, S Ngcobo

“…Residing in a permanent dwelling and being food secure increased the odds of antenatal care attendance. …”
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Towards Privacy in Decentralized IoT: A Blockchain-Based Dual Response DP Mechanism by Kai Zhang, Pei-Wei Tsai, Jiao Tian, Wenyu Zhao, Xinyi Cai, Longxiang Gao, Jinjun Chen

“…Differential Privacy (DP) stands as a secure and efficient mechanism for privacy preservation, offering enhanced data utility without compromising computational complexity. …”
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Analytical Analysis of the Mechanism and Mitigation Methods of Transient Overvoltage in Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Generators Connected to Weak Power System by Xu Tian, Shengtao Wu, Luran Wei, Lixin Zhang, Nan Wang, Quan Zheng

“…In regions with extensive wind power collection, the grid’s robustness diminishes, and transient overvoltage phenomena during the restoration phase following an AC short-circuit fault pose significant challenges to secure and stable operation. Addressing this issue, this paper establishes a mathematical model for the grid-connected system of direct-drive wind turbine generators. …”
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Assessing the potential of land use and land cover changes on the genetic diversity of goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) in the southern slopes of the Alborz Mountain range,... by Mojgan Asadollahi, Mostafa Keshtkar, Faraham Ahmadzadeh

“…Such strategies are crucial for securing the future of these populations in the southern slopes of the Alborz Mountain range and similar regions facing similar pressures.…”
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Autologous Dermis Graft Implantation: A Novel Approach to Reinforcement in Giant Hiatal Hernias by Balázs Kovács, Mikolt Orosz, Máté Csucska, Saurabh Singhal, Árpád Juhász, Zoltán Lóderer

“…“U” figure onlay reinforcement of diaphragm closure was secured with titanium staples. The procedure was completed with a standard Dor fundoplication. …”
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A Candidate High-velocity Exoplanet System in the Galactic Bulge by Sean K. Terry, Jean-Philippe Beaulieu, David P. Bennett, Aparna Bhattacharya, Jon Hulberg, Macy J. Huston, Naoki Koshimoto, Joshua W. Blackman, Ian A. Bond, Andrew A. Cole, Jessica R. Lu, Clément Ranc, Natalia E. Rektsini, Aikaterini Vandorou

“…The methods outlined in this work demonstrate that the Roman Galactic Exoplanet Survey will be able to securely measure low-mass host stars in the bulge.…”
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Re-Fracture as Impact of Rigid Implant and Bone Osteoporosis: A Case Report by Huda Fajar Arianto, Yunus Basrewan

“…Discussion: The major design of the fixation tool is to secure the fracture with less effect on native axial load stress from the whole bone. …”
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Nurture-U student mental health longitudinal survey: a study protocol by Kate E Saunders, Samuel R Chamberlain, Jemima Dooley, Edward R Watkins, Liz Forty, Sarah Rees, Anne C Duffy, Anthony Quinn, Ellen Marshall, Lucy Dorey, Kevin A Matlock, Alexandra Newbold, Lucy J Robinson

“…Data will be de-identified and securely stored, with results disseminated through academic publications, social media and student engagement activities.…”
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Integrating Multilayer Perceptron and Support Vector Regression for Enhanced State of Health Estimation in Lithium-Ion Batteries by Sadiqa Jafari, Jisoo Kim, Wonil Choi, Yung-Cheol Byun

“…Accurately evaluating the State of Health (SOH) of batteries is crucial for guaranteeing the secure and dependable functioning of Electric Vehicles (EVs). …”
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A health-education intervention to improve outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties: protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial by Rachel Schembri, Harriet Hiscock, Frank Oberklaid, William Garvey

“…Participant confidentiality will be maintained and data will be secured on a password protected, restricted access database on the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute server. …”
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A Qualitative Study Exploring Factors Associated with Retention in HIV Care among Women with HIV in a Large HIV Clinic in Lagos, Nigeria, after Implementing the Test and Treat Poli... by Omoladun O. Odediran, Oluwakemi O. Odukoya, Mobolanle R. Balogun, Jonathan A. Colasanti, Alani S. Akanmu

“…Other themes were the presence of a dependable source of income and the ability to overcome the challenges encountered in obtaining income, ease of travel to and from the clinic (length of travel time and transportation costs), securing support from the clinic, challenges encountered in the process of accessing care at the clinic, and the ability to overcome these challenges. …”
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Sustainability Reporting and Assurance: A New Challenge for the Audit Profession in Europe by Darko DACHEVSKI, Barry ACKERS

“…Furthermore, the study advocates for the implementation of stringent regulations by national authorities to secure the market for sustainability reporting and assurance, aligning with previous scholarly calls for clearer regulatory frameworks in this sphere. …”
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Autotransplantation of a Third Molar to Replace Compromised Molar With the Individual Three-Dimensional Printed Ultrasonic Osteotome: A Case Report by Cheng Bi, Wen Zhang, Bin Peng

“…Tooth #32 was then transplanted into the socket and secured with figure-eight suspension sutures. To prevent damage to bone cells and periodontal tissues from overheating during socket preparation, the ultrasonic osteotome was designed with a porous, water-cooled system, effectively addressing this issue. …”
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