Variability in Test Interval Is Linked to Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) Trajectory over Time by Anthony A. Fryer, David Holland, Michael Stedman, Christopher J. Duff, Lewis Green, Jonathan Scargill, Fahmy W. F. Hanna, Pensée Wu, R. John Pemberton, Christine Bloor, Adrian H. Heald

“…HbA1c results were collected on 83,872 people with HbA1c results at baseline and 5 years (±3 months) later and ≥6 tests during this period. We calculated the standard deviation (SD) of test interval for each individual and examined the link between deciles of SD of the test interval and ΔHbA1c level, stratified by baseline HbA1c. …”
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From ecological menace to roadside attraction: 28 years of evidence support successful biocontrol of purple loosestrife by Bernd Blossey, Victoria Nuzzo, Stacy B. Endriss

“…After extensive testing, two leaf‐feeding beetles (Galerucella calmariensis and Galerucella pusilla; hereafter “Galerucella”), a root‐feeding weevil (Hylobius transversovittatus) and a flower‐feeding weevil (Nanophyes marmoratus), were approved for field releases. We used a standardized monitoring protocol to record insect abundance and L. salicaria stem densities and heights in 1‐m2 permanent quadrats at 33 different wetlands and followed sites for up to 28 years. …”
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The status of serum 25(OH)D levels is related to breast cancer by Mohammad Momivand, Mahta Razaghi, Farshid Mohammadi, Edris Hoseinzadeh, Roya Najafi-Vosough

“…Results: The mean ± standard deviation of serum Vit. D levels in women with and without breast cancer were 31.9 ± 28.27 ng/mL and 37.98 ± 15.89 ng/mL, respectively (P = 0.024). …”
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A comparative evaluation of commercially available short fiber-reinforced composites by Sufyan Garoushi, Eija Säilynoja, Mark Frater, Filip Keulemans, Pekka K. Vallittu, Lippo Lassila

“…Methods The following characteristics were evaluated in accordance with ISO standards: flexural strength and modulus and fracture toughness. …”
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Physicochemical Properties and Total Carotenoid Content of High-Quality Unripe Plantain Flour from Varieties of Hybrid Plantain Cultivars by Ekpereka Oluchukwu Anajekwu, Busie Maziya-Dixon, Rahman Akinoso, Wasiu Awoyale, Emmanuel Oladeji Alamu

“…This study was conducted to determine the physicochemical properties and carotenoid contents of unripe plantain flour from selected hybrid plantain cultivars using standard laboratory methods. The unripe plantain pulps of four varieties (PITA 26, PITA 27, Mbi Egome and Agbagba (control)) used in this study were cabinet dried at 65°C for 48 h and milled into flour. …”
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A quasi affine transformation evolution algorithm with evolution matrix selection operation for parameter estimation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Samar Hussni Anbarkhan, Laith Abualigah

“…The results of these findings confirm the effectiveness and practicability of the QUATRE-EMS algorithm for improving the accuracy of BCS500W, NedStackPS6, SR12, H12, HORIZON, and Standard 250W PEMFC stack references.…”
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Mechanism of stable lithium plating and stripping in a metal-interlayer-inserted anode-less solid-state lithium metal battery by Dong-Su Ko, Sewon Kim, Sangjun Lee, Gabin Yoon, Daeho Kim, ChaeHo Shin, Dongmin Kim, Jaewoo Lee, Soohwan Sul, Dong-Jin Yun, Changhoon Jung

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Is Topical Tranexamic Acid Effective in Reducing Hematoma and Seroma in Breast Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Ammar S.A. Hashemi, MD, Sara M. Hussein, MD, Zainab H. Alshehab, Abdullah A. Al Qurashi, MD, Lucas Kreutz-Rodrigues, MD, Basel A. Sharaf, MD, DDS, FACS

“…Larger studies with standardized methodologies are required to fully establish the role of topical TXA in optimizing breast surgery outcomes.…”
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Mortero a base de aglutinantes proteínicos y residuos minerales para elementos interiores = Mortar based on protein binders and mineral waste for interior elements by Darío Miguel López-León, María Isabel Prieto-Barrio, Alfonso Cobo-Escamilla

“…These are chemically processed to obtain an organic binder dosed in four mixtures A, B, C and D, in which the percentage and origin of the glue varies as well as the portion of the residual pulverised calcareous (marble) and ceramic (brick) mineral aggregates with which, The homogeneous paste is then moulded in standard moulds to calculate its physical properties, such as the coefficient of absorption of ambient humidity, surface hardness and maximum mechanical resistance to compressive and flexural stresses.…”
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Risk of Dementia and Its Associated Factors Among the Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Attending a Tertiary Cardiac Hospital of Dhaka City: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Fardina Rahman Omi, Lingkan Barua, Palash Chandra Banik, Syed Mosfiqur Rahman, Mithila Faruque

“…Results The mean ( ± standard deviation) risk score for dementia was 6.26 ± 2.28. …”
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Teaching accounting principles using augmented reality and artificial intelligence-generated IsiZulu language translations by Abejide Ade-Ibijola, Aneetha Sukhari, Solomon Sunday Oyelere

“…ZART is of importance to policy makers and standard setters in the accounting profession, accounting academics, and accounting students. …”
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Regional insights on the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of carbapenem and colistin-resistant gram-negative bacteria: an observational cross-sectional study fro... by Nazia Khursheed, Fareeha Adnan, Moiz Ahmed Khan, Ramlla Hatif

“…Susceptibility results were interpreted in accordance with the M100 guidelines of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Results A total of 1,785 carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria were isolated during the study period. …”
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AOZORA: long-term safety and joint health in paediatric persons with haemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors receiving emicizumab – protocol for a multicentre, open-label, pha... by Seitaro Yoshida, Masashi Taki, Hideyuki Takedani, Midori Shima, Keiji Nogami, Azusa Nagao, Haruko Yamaguchi-Suita, Yui Kyogoku, Akira Ishiguro, Kaoru Kitsukawa

“…The study will be conducted in compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki, the standards stipulated in paragraph 3 of Article 14 and Article 80-2 of the Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Other Therapeutic Products Act, the Ministerial Ordinance on Good Clinical Practice and the Ministerial Ordinance on Good Post-marketing Study Practice. …”
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Effectiveness of the ARTHE-e app for exercise adherence in people with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Bruno Pereira, Charlotte Lanhers, Emmanuel Coudeyre, Lech Dobija, Mathilde Pelletier-Visa, Alexis Bonhomme

“…We aim to perform a prospective,multicenter, randomized (1:1) controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of m-health application ARTH-e (intervention group) with standard care (control group) on exercise adherence in people with knee osteoarthritis. …”
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Fetal-BET: Brain Extraction Tool for Fetal MRI by Razieh Faghihpirayesh, Davood Karimi, Deniz Erdogmus, Ali Gholipour

“…However, it poses significant challenges due to 1) non-standard fetal head positioning, 2) fetal movements during examination, and 3) vastly heterogeneous appearance of the developing fetal brain and the neighboring fetal and maternal anatomy across gestation, and with various sequences and scanning conditions. …”
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Neuropsychological morbidity in the First Seizure Clinic: Prominent mood symptoms and memory issues in epilepsy by Remy Pugh, David N. Vaughan, Graeme D. Jackson, Jennie Ponsford, Chris Tailby

“…Therefore, along with standard epilepsy investigations, memory performances could help to predict which patients have epilepsy versus a non‐epileptic condition after a first suspected seizure. …”
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Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the 13-item short mood and feelings questionnaire- parent version (SMFQ-P) to screen for depression in children by Amir Noureddine, Diana Malaeb, Sami El Khatib, Mariam Dabbous, Fouad Sakr, Amira Mohammed Ali, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid

“…Results Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) demonstrated an excellent fit for the one-factor model of SMFQ-P scores (RMSEA = 0.059, 90% CI [0.049, 0.070]; SRMR = 0.034; CFI = 0.967; TLI = 0.960), with standardized factor loadings ranging from 0.58 to 0.82. …”
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The Impact of Thyme and Rosemary on Prevention of Osteoporosis in Rats by Amr S. Elbahnasawy, E. R. Valeeva, Eman M. El-Sayed, I. I. Rakhimov

“…The experiment was carried out on growing male Sprague–Dawley rats; the experimental animals were divided into 5 groups: 1, control negative was fed standard balanced diet; 2, control positive was fed balanced diet with low calcium level (L Ca) (Ca 0.1% w/w); 3, (L Ca) + thyme powder (5% w/w); 4, (L Ca) + rosemary powder (5% w/w); 5, (L Ca) + orally administration with CaCO3 (27 mg/kg body weight). …”
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Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Supplementation in Adult Horses Supports Improved Skeletal Muscle Inflammatory Gene Expression Following Exercise by Madison R. Barshick, Kristine M. Ely, Keely C. Mogge, Lara M. Chance, Sally E. Johnson

“…Following the supplementation period, horses performed a standardized exercise test (SET) with blood collections before (t = 0), 10 min, 1 h, 4 h, and 24 h post-SET. …”
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A Simple Approach for Mitigating a New Flooding Attack in RPL-Based IoT Networks by Mehdi Rouissat, Ibrahim S. Alsukayti, Mohammed Belkheir, Mohammed Alreshoodi, Allel Mokaddem, Djamila Ziani

“…However, efficient support of network security remains challenging even for a standardized IoT network protocol such as the IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low Power and Lossy Networks (RPL). …”
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