PERSPECTIVES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN CONSTRUCTION IN THE GHANAIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by J Ayarkwa, K Agyekum, E. Adinyira, D. Osei-Asibey

“…This paper presents results of a study to assess the perceptions of Ghanaian construction practitioners of the lean construction philosophy and to identify the level of knowledge in the construction industry. Structured questionnaire survey was conducted on technical managers of construction organizations and consultants to assess their perceptions of the lean construction philosophy and to identify the level of knowledge in the Ghanaian construction industry and measures to bridge the knowledge gap. …”
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Breast cancer: relation between quality of life and physical activity level by Marina Ribovski, Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães, Leonessa Boing, Fabiana Flores Sperandio, Mirella Dias, Nycolle Martins Reis

“…A total of 158 women (56±9 years) answered a structured questionnaire, at a standardized interview, about sociodemographic and clinical information; economic situation (IBGE – Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística); physical activity (IPAQ – International Physical Activity Questionnaire); and quality of life (QLQ-C30 – Quality of Life Questionnaire; QLQ-BR23). …”
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Hybrid Fishnet Metamaterial Based on Liquid Crystal and P-I-N Diodes for Reconfigurable Transmitarrays at <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10 \,\mathrm{GHz}$</tex-math><... by Adrian Diepolder, Lukas Schmidt, Susanne Brandl, Philipp Hinz, Christian Waldschmidt, Christian Damm

“…This article presents a reconfigurable unit cell for transmitarrays at <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10 \,\mathrm{GHz}$</tex-math></inline-formula> based on the fishnet metamaterial structure. The proposed design achieves a phase shift of up to <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$180 \mathrm{^{\circ }}$</tex-math></inline-formula> between different states and additional tunability in each phase state by switching the electric response using p-i-n diodes and simultaneously tuning the magnetic response by employing liquid crystal. …”
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Exposure of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies to imidacloprid impairs larval development, promotes oxidative stress in pupae, and induces changes in the midgut of adult... by Daiani Rodrigues Moreira, Tuan Henrique Smielevski de Souza, Douglas Galhardo, Cinthia Leão Figueira, Samara Calvi Baulli, Breno Gabriel da Silva, Francieli das Chagas, José Washington Santos Oliveira, Jean Samel Rocha, Angélica de Souza Khatlab, Eliane Gasparino, Vagner de Alencar Arnaut de Toledo, Adriana Aparecida Sinópolis Gigliolli, Maria Claudia Colla Ruvolo-Takasusuki

“…The midgut of adult bees contaminated with IMDCF showed only structural remnants of the peritrophic membrane and absence of regenerative cell nests. …”
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Intelligent skin disease prediction system using transfer learning and explainable artificial intelligence by Sagheer Abbas, Fahad Ahmed, Wasim Ahmad Khan, Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Taher M. Ghazal

“…These diseases have a wide range of effects on the skin’s structure, functionality, and appearance. Identifying and predicting skin diseases are laborious processes that require a complete physical examination, a review of the patient’s medical history, and proper laboratory diagnostic testing. …”
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DET induces apoptosis and suppresses tumor invasion in glioma cells via PI3K/AKT pathway by Rui Zhao, Mengran Wang, Zeyu Wu, Panpan Zhao, Huiling Dong, Yue Su, Chenghui Zhao, Min Qi, Shizhang Ling, Shizhang Ling, Xiaochun Jiang, Xiaochun Jiang

“…Using clinical prognostic analysis, molecular docking, and network pharmacology, this study aims to explore the primary targets and signaling pathways to identify novel GBM treatment approaches.MethodsUsing PharmMapper, the chemical structure of DET was examined for possible targets after being acquired from PubChem. …”
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Biological and economic characteristics of the allotetraploid with genomic formula DDAuAu from the cereal family by K. U. Kurkiev, I. G. Adonina, M. Kh. Gadjimagomedova, L. V. Shchukina, T. A. Pshenichnikova

“…Grains are characterized by a supersoft structure and high wet gluten  content, from 39–45 to 65 %, in the field and greenhouse conditions, respectively. …”
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An Exploration of Iran's Banking System Based on Islamic-Social Banking Principles with an Emphasis on Improving Social Capital (Bank Sepah Case Study) by Mohammad Reza Yazdanpanah, Keramatollah Rasekh, Majid Reza Karimi

“…In order to analyze the data of the present study, coding in the qualitative part and structural equation test and t-test in the quantitative part were used. …”
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Black Garlic Supplementation and Glomerular Protection in Hyperuricemic Rats: A Study on Kidney Health Prevention by Wahyudin Wahyudin, Fajar Wahyu Pribadi, Gita Nawangtantrini, Muhammad Riski Fatah, Zainuddin Zainuddin

“…Excessive uric acid can deposit in the kidneys, triggering inflammatory reactions and oxidative stress, leading to structural damage in the glomeruli. Black garlic, with its antioxidant and bioactive compounds, has the potential to protect the kidneys from hyperuricemia-induced damage. …”
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Carboxylated Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes as Dispersive Solid-Phase Extraction Sorbent to Determine Eighteen Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Vegetable Samples by Gas Chromatography-Ma... by Tengfei Liu, Daifeng Yang, Jian Mao, Xueming Zhang, Minghui Dong

“…Under the optimized conditions, carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH), which exhibit excellent adsorption capabilities due to large surface area and unique structure, were employed as d-SPE sorbent to remove interfering substances, rather than the analytes, from vegetable samples. …”
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What is the optimal outcome after endoscopic sinus surgery in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis? A consultation of Canadian experts by Nadim Saydy, Sami P. Moubayed, Marie Bussières, Arif Janjua, Shaun Kilty, François Lavigne, Eric Monteiro, Smriti Nayan, Marilou Piché, Kristine Smith, Doron Sommer, Leigh Sowerby, Marc A. Tewfik, Ian J. Witterick, Erin Wright, Martin Desrosiers

“…Methods A total of 12 surgeons participated in this targeted consultation. Face to face semi-structured interviews were performed with expert surgeons in the field of CRS and ESS. …”
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A novel TGFBR2 mutation causes Loeys-Dietz syndrome in a Chinese infant: A case report by Xin Liu, Kaiqing Liu, Lifu Hu, Zixiao Liu, Xinhua Liu, Jiantao Wang

“…Molecular dynamics simulations and in vitro cell experiments further analyzed the structural changes and functional abnormalities of the variation. …”
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Effect of recycling on the time- and temperature-dependent mechanical properties of PP/MWCNT composite liner materials by Attila Bata, Péter Gerse, Krisztián Kun, Emese Slezák, Ferenc Ronkay

“…These preliminary findings reveal that recycled PP/MWCNT composites can provide structural integrity, making them suitable for high-performance applications like hydrogen storage. …”
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Plant Coping with Cold Stress: Molecular and Physiological Adaptive Mechanisms with Future Perspectives by Yan Feng, Zengqiang Li, Xiangjun Kong, Aziz Khan, Najeeb Ullah, Xin Zhang

“…These strategies included changes in cellular membranes and chloroplast structure, regulating cold signals related to phytohormones and plant growth regulators (ABA, JA, GA, IAA, SA, BR, ET, CTK, and MET), reactive oxygen species (ROS), protein kinases, and inorganic ions. …”
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Talking with pregnant women exposed to cannabis use after cannabis legalization: Experiences of professionals working in Québec's social and healthcare system by Karen A. Dominguez-Cancino, Rose Chabot, Yolaine Frossard de Saugy, Kristelle Alunni-Menichini, Lysiane Robidoux-Léonard, Genève Guilbert-Gauthier, Karine Bertrand, Christophe Huỳnh, Pablo Martínez, Helen-Maria Vasiliadis, Nadia L'Espérance, Victoria Massamba, Julie Loslier, José Ignacio Nazif-Munoz

“…Methods: This is a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Purposeful sampling was employed to recruit 19 professionals, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. …”
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Melatonin Ameliorates Organellar Calcium Homeostasis, Improving Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Mediated Apoptosis in the Vastus Lateralis Muscle of Both Sexes of Obese Diabetic Rats by Diego Salagre, Miguel Navarro-Alarcón, Luis Gerardo González, Mohamed A. Elrayess, Marina Villalón-Mir, Rocío Haro-López, Ahmad Agil

“…Our previous research showed that melatonin raises intracellular calcium and preserves muscle structure by enhancing mitochondrial function in obese diabetic rats. …”
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Practice and Perception of Radiographers on the Positioning Techniques of Erect Lateral Cervical Spine Radiography in Non-trauma Adult Patients by B.S. Weerakoon, I.G.N.N.K. Karunaratne, .M.W.S. Jayasundara

“…Methods: This prospective study was conducted with a self-administered, structured questionnaire distributed among 50 radiographers working in four selected hospitals in Sri Lanka. …”
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Dichotomitin promotes osteoblast differentiation and improves osteoporosis by inhibiting oxidative stress by Meichun Han, Weibin Du, Lei Zhang, Zhenwei Wang, Shengqiang Fang, Yang Zheng, Renfu Quan

“…Results Micro-CT and histological staining revealed decreased and disrupted bone trabeculae in the OVX group, whereas the DH-treated group exhibited enhanced bone trabecular area and structure compared to the OVX group. In vitro studies showed that DH enhanced ALP activity and elevated expression of RUNX2, OPN, OCN, SOD1, and SOD2. …”
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Examining Indonesian College Students’ Behavioral Intention of Using Moodle App for E-Learning Platform by Siti Nur Azizah, Tono Suwartono, Sri Nurhayati, Endang Sungkawati, Nur'aeni Nur'aeni

“…Using the Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modelling to analyze the data, this study has found that the original UTAUT constructs, except for effort expectancy and facilitating conditions, can influence the intention of using the Moodle LMS. …”
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Influences on safety of intrapartum electronic fetal heart rate monitoring practices: a scoping review by Cathy Winter, Mary Dixon-Woods, Isla Kuhn, Guillaume Lamé, Elisa Liberati, Jenni Burt, Sarah Kelly, Alice Egerton, Tim J Draycott, Harry Kyriacou, Kathryn Jones, Harry Dunn, Xueying Nancy Zheng, Zi Qi Kok

“…Findings were synthesised using a best-fit framework approach, structured using an existing 19-domain framework of contributory factors for patient safety incidents in hospitals.Results 142 articles and 14 reports were included. …”
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