Rapid Detection of the mt3243A > G Mutation Using Urine Sediment in Elderly Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Patients by Yinan Zhang, Xiujuan Du, Xinqian Geng, Chen Chu, Huijuan Lu, Yixie Shen, Ruihua Chen, Pingyan Fang, Yanmei Feng, Xiaojie Zhang, Yan Chen, Yanping Zhou, Congrong Wang, Weiping Jia

“…In this study, we aimed to identify mt3243A > G mutation carriers in a group of Chinese elderly type 2 diabetic patients by a rapid and noninvasive diagnostic system. Methods. DNA was extracted from blood, saliva, and urine sediment samples. …”
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Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® by Irene Neri, Giulio Vara, Antonietta Fazio, Maria Vittoria Marvi, Foteini-Dionysia Koufi, Elisa Boschetti, Simone Lodi, Giulia Adalgisa Mariani, Marilisa Quaranta, Anna Maria Billi, Alessandra Ruggeri, Carlo Barausse, Cyril Brèque, Annalisa Plava, Veronica Moretti, Lucia Manzoli, Stefano Ratti

“…One such simulation platform is SimLife®, which uses the Pulse for Practice (P4P) system to enable realistic restoration of airflow (“re-ventilation”) and blood flow (“revascularization”) in bodies donated to science.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of introducing SimLife® technology in Italy. …”
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Policy brief: Optimising antimicrobial usage in paediatric inpatient hospital settings by J Cloete, M Karsas, T Chetty, A Pillay, M Archary, D Moore, T Reddy, Y Balakrishna, F Nakwa, R Lancaster, A Goga, P Jeena

“…Antimicrobial selection aligned with the WHO AWaRe classification system. HIV infection did not emerge as a risk factor for HAIs or excessive antimicrobial usage. …”
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Management of mangrove landscape and ecosystem for ecotourism by H.T. Silalahi, M. Basyuni, E.Y. Aritonang, B. Slamet, K.S. Hartini, A. Wee

“…The research commenced by introducing the ecotourism landscape through the utilization of a geographic information system. Subsequently, questionnaires and discussion group forums were employed to analyze the community, visitors, and relevant stakeholders. …”
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MET-PREVENT: metformin to improve physical performance in older people with sarcopenia and physical prefrailty/frailty – protocol for a double-blind, randomised controlled proof-of... by Andrew Clegg, James Wason, Miles Witham, Nina Wilson, Claire J Steves, Helen C Hancock, Avan A P Sayer, Leanne Marsay, Claire McDonald, Thomas von Zglinicki, Katherine J Rennie, Penny Bradley, Stephen Connolly, Shaun Hiu, Laura Robertson, Laura Simms, Alison J Steel, Bryony Storey

“…Randomisation will be performed using a web-based minimisation system with a random element, balancing on sex and baseline walk speed. …”
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Effects of brown alga, Stoechospermum marginatum extract on growth performance, body chemical compositions and some serum biochemical parameters in grey mullet, Mugil cephalus (Lin... by Nazanin Kiani, Paria Akbary

“…Using algae in the diet of aquatic animals not only reduces the cost of feeding, but also leads to improve the efficiency of aquatic nutrition, digestion, and strengthening the immune system of fish, and by improving the efficiency of digestion, it also affects the quality of water. …”
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Evidence linking phthalate exposure to alterations of hematologic parameters in Chinese children: A cross-sectional study by Mei-Ting Wei, Ying Wen, Zhu-Xia Zhang, Xiu-Ju Liu, Feng-Xiang Wei, Wei-Qiang Liu, Li Zhou, Ding-Yan Chen, Yao Yao

“…These findings demonstrate the importance of reducing the potential health hazards of phthalate exposure to the hematologic system in children.…”
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Impact of Annually Variable Dust Activity on the Recession of the Martian South Polar Seasonal Cap by Zhibin Li, Jianjun Liu, Renhao Tian, Zhaopeng Chen, Qing Zhang, Jingjing Zhang, Wei Yan, Qiang Fu, Shaoran Liu, Nannan Ma

“…Suspended dust is a vital component of Martian climatic system and its temporal-spatial variation can influence the recession of the South Polar Seasonal Cap (SPSC). …”
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Three-dimensional reconstruction and connectivity analysis of REV-size organic matter in shales by Dongchen Liu, Dongchen Liu, Dongchen Liu, Xuefeng Yang, Xuefeng Yang, Shengxian Zhao, Shengxian Zhao, Deliang Zhang, Deliang Zhang, Shan Huang, Shan Huang, Ning Zhu, Ning Zhu, Jianqi Rong, Bowen Shi, Zhiwei Wang, Chao-Zhong Qin

“…To address this gap, in this work, we develop a novel workflow for numerical reconstruction of REV-size digital rocks of OM that integrates high-resolution information of pore structures in large-view MAPS (modular automated processing system) images. Specifically, the open source code, SliceGAN, is used in the 3D reconstruction of digital rocks of OM, while the high-resolution information of OM pore structures is integrated into the digital rocks in terms of the classification of OM in the MAPS images. …”
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Using photovoice to define “community” in substance use disorder research engaging service users, providers, and policymakers by McGladrey Margaret L, Marisa Booty, Ramona Olvera, Peter Balvanz, Hilary L. Surratt, Shannon Matthews, Susannah Stitzer, Owusua Yamoah, Sylvia Ellison, Kevin Campbell, Amy Farmer, Bethany Gealy, Mike Greenwell, Felicia Harris, Amy Kuntz, Sara Szelagowski, Alexandrea Shouse, Carrie B. Oser

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Kidney failure-related excess mortality during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: a nation-wide, population-based analysis by Zhenhu Chen, Pingping Jia, Di Xie, Jingyu Xie, Juan Liu, Wangnan Cao, Lefei Han, Jinjun Ran, Shengzhi Sun, Shi Zhao, Yang Ge, Leonardo Martinez, Xin Chen, Peihua Cao

“…Abstract Background The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on the healthcare system. Patients with kidney failure and related kidney disease are notably vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Genomic characteristics of ST6115 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae coharboring blaNDM-1 and blaIMP-4 by Xiaofang Xie, Xiaofang Xie, Yaxuan Zhai, Zhichen Zhu, Feinan Qian, Feinan Qian, Jie Zhu, Qizhao Gao, Hong Du, Hong Du

“…Our study indicates that the healthcare system and services should remain vigilant regarding the spread and prevalence of ST6115.…”
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Аssessment of the prospects for growing forest crops of European larch in the Eastern Forest-Steppe of Ukraine by Svitlana Raspopina, Maksim Didenko

“…The main objective of this paper was to study the soil conditions and the state of forest crops of European larch and assess the prospects for its use in the plantation system of cultivation (the cultivation stands with a short rotation age (41-60 years)) in the Eastern Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. …”
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Chemistry of Hydrothermally Destabilized Rare-Metal and Radioactive Minerals in Deformed A-Type Granite in the Vicinity of Nugrus Shear Zone, South Eastern Desert, Egypt by Adel A. Surour, Amira M. El-Tohamy, Gehad M. Saleh

“…In the Wadi Nugrus area, south Eastern Desert of Egypt, A-type granite is highly deformed in a prominent NW-SE trending shear zone, likely related to the Najd shear system. Deformation of this post-collisional leucogranite allows the propagation of hydrothermal alterations due to fluid circulation inside the so-called “Nugrus Shear Zone (NSZ)”. …”
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Menciptakan Layanan Pengawasan Ketenagakerjaan secara Profesional, Moderm dan Bermartabat Berbasis Teknologi Digital by Yeni Nuraeni, Nurlia Rahmatika, Firdausi Nuzula, Faizal Amir Nasution

“…The lack of coordination between agencies related to labor inspection has resulted in the system of data collection and reporting on the implementation of labor inspection that has not been running properly. …”
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Les aqueducs de Lyon dans la Carte archéologique nationale : une démarche au service de la recherche by Delphine Bellanca-Penel

“…Managed by the Ministry of Culture, this inventory is linked both to a database called Patriarche, and to a GIS (Geographic Information System) providing the geographical location of the data. …”
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Dietary selenium peptide supplementation for increasing the growth of African catfish Clarias gariepinus by Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Muhammad Roikhan Amanullah, Dedi Jusadi, Hasan Nasrullah, Ahmad Yazid Latif

“… Selenium is an essential micromineral that the body needs in modest amounts (0.2–12 mg/kg), yet it has important effects on the antioxidant defense, immune system, and digestive performance of aquatic species. …”
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The Novel Histological Prostatic Inflammation Score Helps Defining the Association Between Stromal and Glandular Inflammation with the Risk of Prostate Cancer at Prostate Biopsy by Ugo Giovanni Falagario, Francesca Sanguedolce, Angelo Cormio, Antonella Ninivaggi, Marco Finati, Francesco Guzzi, Gian Maria Busetto, Carlo Bettocchi, Daniele Castellani, Giuseppe Carrieri, Luigi Cormio

“…The Irani score, a validated system that scores PI according to the grade of stromal infiltration (Irani G) and the aggressiveness of glandular infiltration (Irani A), has indeed been found to be inversely associated with PCa diagnosis and outcome, but the presence of two categories (G and A) makes the performance of this score suboptimal. …”
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Analisis Komparatif Keamanan Aplikasi Pengelola Kata Sandi Berbayar Lastpass, 1Password, dan Keeper Berdasarkan ISO/IEC 25010 by Whisnu Yudha Aditama, Ira Rosianal Hikmah, Dimas Febriyan Priambodo

“…Meanwhile, the 1Password application is superior in proving the identity of the user as claimed and is able to log every user activity into a log. and the Lastpass application has the same advantages as Keeper application in the duration of keeping logs in the system. In addition, three applications have the same level of security in securing user data from unauthorized parties, and implement the use of digital signatures or certificates to prevent denial. …”
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Excess Ultraviolet Emission at High Galactic Latitudes: A New Horizons View by Jayant Murthy, J. Michael Shull, Marc Postman, Joel Wm. Parker, Seth Redfield, Nathaniel Cunningham, G. Randall Gladstone, Jon P. Pineau, Pontus Brandt, Anne J. Verbiscer, Kelsi N. Singer, Harold A. Weaver, Richard C. Henry, S. Alan Stern

“…The former is the first firm detection of the offset in the range 912–1100 Å while the latter result confirms previous results from the Galaxy Evolution Explorer, showing that there is little emission from the solar system from 1400 to 1800 Å. About half of the offset may be explained by known sources (the integrated light of unresolved galaxies, unresolved stars, emission from ionized gas, and two-photon emission from warm hydrogen in the halo) with the source of the remaining emission as yet unidentified. …”
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