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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Synthesis of Novel Benzothiazole–Profen Hybrid Amides as Potential NSAID Candidates by Iliyan Ivanov, Stanimir Manolov, Dimitar Bojilov, Yordan Stremski, Gabriel Marc, Stela Statkova-Abeghe, Smaranda Oniga, Ovidiu Oniga, Paraskev Nedialkov

“…Furthermore, <b>3b</b> also displays superior anti-inflammatory activity, with an IC₅₀ of 54.64 μg/mL, making it more effective than the standard ibuprofen (76.05 μg/mL).…”
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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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Modeling of Ultraviolet Aurora Intensity Associated With Interplanetary and Geomagnetic Parameters Based on Neural Networks by Ze‐Jun Hu, Bing Han, Yisheng Zhang, Huifang Lian, Ping Wang, Guojun Li, Bin Li, Xiang‐Cai Chen, Jian‐Jun Liu

“…The structural similarity index (SSIM) of image quality is used as an evaluation standard of detail similarity between the prediction results of auroral intensity model and corresponding UVI images (complete similarity is 1, dissimilarity is 0, SSIM is generally considered to have good similarity if it is greater than 0.5). …”
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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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Management outcome of knee septic arthritis in neonates and infants:A systematic review by Hilmi Muhammad, Rahadyan Magetsari, Alfin Ihza Trimahendra, Paramita Ayu Saraswati

“…Material and methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards were used as guidelines in constructing this review. …”
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Hybrid Harmony Search Algorithm Integrating Differential Evolution and L&#x00E9;vy 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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Effects of minocycline on patients with acute anterior circulation ischaemic stroke undergoing intravenous thrombectomy (MIST-A): the study protocol for a multicentre, prospective,... by Xiao Zhang, Li Yao, Jingjing Zhao, Hao Zhu, Bin Wang, Huiping Zhang, Wen Jiang, Dong Wei, Wen Liu, Zhongqing Sun, Weiwang Li, Xiangjun Yuan, Xingshun Ma, Junpeng Meng, Yi Jia, Na Qin

“…These patients will be randomly divided into two groups: one receiving minocycline in addition to standard care and the other receiving only standard care. …”
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Case report: Illustrating associated malignancies in Paget’s disease using contrast-enhanced mammography by Luciano Mariano, Luca Nicosia, Luca Nicosia, Anna Bozzini, Filippo Pesapane, Francesca Magnoni, Giovanni Mazzarol, Lorenza Meneghetti, Adriana Sorce, Enrico Cassano

“…The cases highlighted CEM’s sensitivity and ability to delineate the disease extent comparable to MRI.Discussion and conclusionsPD often presents diagnostic challenges due to frequent associations with underlying malignancies that are undetectable by standard imaging. While MRI is the gold standard, its limitations, such as costs, contraindications, and false positives, warrant alternative methods. …”
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Experimental study on grouting reinforcement characteristics of groutable fault fracture zone in western mining area by Mingjin FAN, Juntao CHEN, Hailong GU, Daozeng TANG, Gang HAN, Shuqiang ZHANG, Guangqiang LI

“…The results show that when the water cement ratio is 1.5∶1, the strength of grouting reinforcement has reached the standard of field application, and the impermeability effect is almost the same and good as that when the water cement ratio is 1∶1. …”
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Clinical Evaluation of the 3nethra Aberro Handheld Autorefractometer by Selvamani Perumal, Surya Venkatramanan, Venkatramanan RJ, Jayanthi T, Jai Adithya, Anjaly Abraham, Henna Cherian

“…Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the 3nethra aberro auto refractometer device as an alternative tool for quick and reliable measurement of refractive errors and to compare it with the gold standard subjective refractive error measurement. Methods: Refractive errors were measured using both subjective refraction and the 3nethra aberro handheld autorefractometer. …”
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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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