Analysis of heavy metal pollution of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) in soil at Putri Cempo Landfill, Indonesia by Hawali Abdul Matin Hashfi, Rachmawati Siti, Sastrani Naluri Allobua Brighia, Chesta Ricky Adabi, Nisrina Shofi Izdihar, Nur’l Farida Luqyana Destiani, Firdausi Eyda, Fabiola Candraningtyas Callista

“…Linear regression of the relationship between absorbance and concentration of standard Fe solution is y = 0.1431 and x = 4.184173 mg/Kg, where y is the absorbance value and x is the Fe content. …”
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Stroke Risk among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Zhejiang: A Population-Based Prospective Study in China by Lihua Guo, Min Yu, Jieming Zhong, Haibin Wu, Jin Pan, Weiwei Gong, Meng Wang, Fangrong Fei, Ruying Hu

“…Stroke subtypes were classified according to standard definitions of subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and ischemic stroke. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of the nutritional value and contaminants of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in China by Xiaoyan Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Wenxue Chen, Mengyao Li, Boshuai Liu, Boshuai Liu, Boshuai Liu, Shumin Zhao, Menglin Hu, Jiajing Li, Defeng Li, Defeng Li, Defeng Li, Yinghua Shi, Yinghua Shi, Yinghua Shi, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Chengzhang Wang, Chengzhang Wang, Chengzhang Wang

“…The detection rates of mycotoxins, microorganisms, and heavy metals were 100%. The over-standard rates of total bacteria count and total mould count were 66.7% and 75.8%, respectively, while the over-standard rate of chromium in heavy metals was as high as 87.9%.DiscussionThis study establishes the nutrient composition and harmful component profiles of alfalfa hay in five major planting areas for the first time, which provides a valuable reference for the safe and sustainable utilisation of alfalfa in livestock feed.…”
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Mechanical behaviour of micro-alloyed steels with vanadium for rail axles by D.E.P. Klenam, L.H. Chown, M.J. Papo, L.A. Cornish

“…All steels with 0.13–0.25 wt% V had coarse microstructures but showed potential for rail axle applications due to superior mechanical properties than most standard grades.…”
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Adding Bismuth to Rabeprazole-Based First-Line Triple Therapy Does Not Improve the Eradication of Helicobacter pylori by Meng-Chieh Wu, Yao-Kuang Wang, Chung-Jung Liu, Fang-Jung Yu, Fu-Chen Kuo, Min-Li Liu, Chao-Hung Kuo, Deng-Chyang Wu, Yao-Kang Huang, I-Chen Wu

“…This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate whether adding bismuth to the standard first-line triple therapy could improve the eradication rate of Helicobacter pylori. …”
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Hybrid Harmony Search Algorithm Integrating Differential Evolution and Lévy Flight for Engineering Optimization by Feng Qin, Azlan Mohd Zain, Kai-Qing Zhou, Norfadzlan Bin Yusup, Didik Dwi Prasetya, Rozita Abdul Jalil, Zaheera Zainal Abidin, Mahadi Bahari, Yusri Kamin, Mazlina Abdul Majid

“…Statistical results, including best, mean, standard deviation, and worst values, consistently highlight the superior performance of HSA-DELF in terms of convergence speed, solution quality, and robustness. …”
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Detection of Gastroesophageal Reflux Esophagitis Using 2-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose Positron Emission Tomography by Min-Kuei Tsai, Hueisch-Jy Ding, Hsueh-Chou Lai, Kuo-Yang Yen, Chia-Ing Li, Yu-Yi Lin, Kai-Yuan Cheng, Keh-Bin Wang, Chia-Hung Kao

“…Quantitative analysis of FDG uptake in the distal part of the esophagus was performed by calculating the maximum standard uptake value (SUVmax). This indicated the degree of esophagitis. …”
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Influence of multimodal low-opioid anesthesia on the dynamics of аnnexin V in blood plasma during cardiac surgery by S.R. Maruniak, O.A. Loskutov, O.M. Druzhyna, I.R. Malish, N.V. Korotchuk

“…The low-opioid scheme of anesthetic management was associated with significantly (by 1.5 times) lower level of аnnexin V and by 28.38 % lower level of interleukin-6 at the end of the surgery as compared to the standard scheme. A significant negative correlation (r = –0.117, p = 0.523) was found between the levels of аnnexin V and interleukin-6. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Deep Learning Applications in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Detection Using Computed Tomography Imaging by Enes Şahin, Ozan Can Tatar, Mehmet Eşref Ulutaş, Sertaç Ata Güler, Turgay Şimşek, Nihat Zafer Utkan, Nuh Zafer Cantürk

“…Materials and methods: We used a dataset of 1290 CT images from 122 patients, segmented according to a standard 70:20:10 split for training, validation, and testing phases. …”
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Exploring sustainable construction: A case study on the potential of municipal solid waste incineration ashes as building materials in San Andres island by Julián David Carmona-Ramírez, Carlos Andrés Bedoya-Henao, Francisco Darío Cabrera-Poloche, Isabella Taborda-Llano, Gustavo Adolfo Viana-Casas, Óscar Jaime Restrepo-Baena, Jorge Iván Tobón

“…The results indicated that the bottom ash does not exhibit pozzolanic activity per ASTM standards at 7 and 28 days. However, mortars and prefabricated concrete items incorporating bottom ash as aggregates showed compressive and flexural strength values greater than those set by the standards. …”
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Measuring how healthcare organizations respond after patients experience harm: perspectives and next steps by Lauge Sokol-Hessner, Lauge Sokol-Hessner, John Adams, Carole Hemmelgarn, Beth Miller, Diane O'Connor, Melissa Parkerton, Leilani Schweitzer, J. Matthew Austin, J. Matthew Austin

“…To inform implementation efforts, enable accountability, and promote innovation, it is critical to develop standardized performance measures assessing CRPs’ structure, process, and outcomes. …”
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Relationship Between Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Stress in University Students and Their Life Habits: A Scoping Review with PRISMA Checklist (PRISMA-ScR) by Mariasole Antonietta Guerriero, Anna Dipace, Antonietta Monda, Antonella De Maria, Rita Polito, Giovanni Messina, Marcellino Monda, Marilena di Padova, Angelo Basta, Maria Ruberto, Emanuele Capasso, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Pierpaolo Limone

“…Interventions included yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercise and moderate- or high-intensity exercise. A lack of standardized protocols were also evident. Conclusions: Physical activity is an effective means for managing stress and improving mental well-being among university students. …”
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Performance of Cunninghamia lanceolata / Uncaria Composite Particleboard by Qiaoyan Zhang, Longxu Wu, Huagang Liao, Qingqing Yang, Haiyuan Yang, Yang Yang, Xin He, Linjing Lan, De Li, Zhigang Wu

“…These performances basically meet the service requirements on type-P3 of the standard. (3) It can make C. lanceolata fir/Uncaria particleboard meet requirements on type-P4 heavy-load particleboard of the standard by increasing target density and adhesive loading appropriately. (4) The C. lanceolata/Uncaria composite particleboard showed higher thermostability and fire resistance.…”
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Realization of Colored Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells with SiO2/SiNx:H Double Layer Antireflection Coatings by Minghua Li, Libin Zeng, Yifeng Chen, Lin Zhuang, Xuemeng Wang, Hui Shen

“…The efficiency of colored SiO2/SiNx:H DARC cells is comparable to that of standard SiNx:H light blue cells, which shows the potential of colored cells in industrial applications.…”
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Simultaneous Determination of 5 Components in the Leaves of Dimocarpus longan by Quantitative Analysis of Multicomponents by Single Marker (QAMS) Based on UPLC and HPLC by Jiani Mai, Jie Liang, XianFu Liu, LiuPing Tan, Hui Xu, YaoHua Li, YuShan Zhou, ChuanChuan Yang, ChenXi Xin

“…At the same time, the difference between the results measured by the QAMS and external standard methods was compared to verify the accuracy of QAMS. …”
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Anthropometrics Analysis of Mental Foramen and Accessory Mental Foramen in Zambian Adult Human Mandibles by Balakrishnan Subramanian, Severine N. Anthony, Lumamba Mubbunu, Chitinti Hachombwa, Majuto S. Mlawa, Mudhihiri M. Majambo, Rajab M. Sasi

“…Further studies with large sample sizes representing whole country are recommended to establish the standard MF and AMF anthropometrics of Zambian population.…”
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Comparison of CT-Guided Microwave Ablation of Liver Malignancies with and Without Intra-Arterial Catheter Placement for Contrast Administration by Anne Bettina Beeskow, Holger Gößmann, Hans-Jonas Meyer, Daniel Seehofer, Thomas Berg, Florian van Bömmel, Aaron Schindler, Manuel Florian Struck, Timm Denecke, Sebastian Ebel

“…A total of 86 patients received a standard dose of 80 mL intravenous (IV) CM for the planning scans. …”
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Closer look at circulating nitric oxide levels and their association with polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analytical exploration by Seyed Sobhan Bahreiny, Akram Ahangarpour, Elnaz Harooni, Mahdi Amraei, Mojtaba Aghaei, Reza Mohammadpour Fard

“…The pooled analysis yielded a standardized mean difference of -0.482; 95% CI: -0.908 to -0.056; p = 0.027. …”
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Bioâdigestion and postâtreatment of effluents by bioâfermentation, an opportunity for energy uses and generation of organic fertilizers from bovine manure... by Luis Antonio Barzallo-Bravo, David Carrera-Villacrés, Rafael Eduardo Vargas-Verdesoto, Lourdes Karina Ponce-Loaiza, Modesto Correoso, Ãlvaro Petronio Gavilanes-Quishpi

“…Methods The concentration of macronutrients and amount of the E. coli in the effluent was determined by the methods of analysis purposed by APHA standard methods and AOAC standard methods, respectively. …”
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The Joint Research Centre’s Expertise in Nuclear Safeguards Sample Analysis by Hernández Ana María Sánchez, Buda Razvan, Casteleyn Karin, Commin Lorelei, D’Amati Francesco, Horta Joan, Le Terrier Arnaud, Mühleisen Artur, Stohr Sarah, Schorlé Hélène, Toma Magdalena, Zuñiga Martin Vargas, Wojnowski Denis, Zsigrai Jozsef, Mayer Klaus

“…The Analytical Service at JRC Karlsruhe is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and traceability in its analytical measurements, with a focus on uranium and plutonium content and isotopic composition. …”
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