Mechanical properties and microstructure of pre-treated luffa fiber reinforced cement mortar. by Renqiang Yang, Zhengjun Guan, Lihua Zhang, Yong Shu

“…Meanwhile, the fiber-mortar interface fusion and hydration products were systemically analysed by performing SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy-energy spectrum analysis) and CT (Computed Tomography) tomography measurements. …”
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Breeding practices of indigenous chickens in the Liban Jawi District of the West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia: A qualitative and quantitative analysis by Desalegn Begna, Teferi Bacha, Shambel Boki, Kasahun Bekana

“…The findings advocate for effective trait selection and the implementation of controlled mating systems to mitigate inbreeding risks and enhance productivity in indigenous chicken populations.…”
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AMEND 2.0: module identification and multi-omic data integration with multiplex-heterogeneous graphs by Samuel S. Boyd, Chad Slawson, Jeffrey A. Thompson

“…Abstract Background Multi-omic studies provide comprehensive insight into biological systems by evaluating cellular changes between normal and pathological conditions at multiple levels of measurement. …”
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Comparison of Spatiotemporal Gait Variables Between Healthy Individuals and Patients with Heel Spur During Walking by Mohamad amin Shahbazi, Ali Jalalvand

“…Exclusion criteria included the presence of other musculoskeletal, neurological, or systemic disorders. Spatiotemporal gait parameters were recorded using Vicon high-speed cameras at a sampling frequency of 100 Hz during walking trials. …”
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Practice Variations in the Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke among Stroke Neurologists in Saudi Arabia by Mohammed H. Alanazy, Taim Muayqil

“…Clinical trials have demonstrated that novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are noninferior to warfarin in preventing nonvalvular atrial fibrillation- (nvAF-) related stroke and systemic embolism. However, in these trials, NOACs initiation was delayed for a variable period after stroke. …”
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The effectiveness of telehealth in improving the knowledge, attitude, and practice of eclampsia prevention among preeclampsia mothers by Mamat Mamat, Tukimin Sansuwito, Rahayu Pertiwi, Rahayu Dwikanthi

“…The effects of parity on eclampsia prevention practices, as well as the role of telehealth in shaping knowledge and attitudes toward eclampsia prevention and management, were examined in relation to parity and education level. The support systems and advocacy efforts used by health officers can be integrated to improve telehealth services and encourage collaborative research involving multiple health experts. …”
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On the Stability and Equilibrium Points of Multistaged SI(n)R Epidemic Models by Raul Nistal, Manuel de la Sen, Santiago Alonso-Quesada, Asier Ibeas, Aitor J. Garrido

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Multi-objective optimization of kitchen comfort based on arithmetic superposition index P by Shunyu Zhang, Xiangrui Zhao, Liangguo Cheng, Zhihang Shen, Zhenlei Chen

“…This study adopts a combination of orthogonal experiments and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to study the exhaust characteristics of range hoods under different structural parameters and compares and analyzes the rationality and effectiveness of different auxiliary ventilation methods in kitchen ventilation systems to propose the optimal solution. The research findings indicate that adjusting the range hood barrier angle significantly reduces kitchen pollution, and workstation air supply markedly improves kitchen and breathing zone comfort. …”
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Characterization of Malignant Melanoma Using Vibrational Spectroscopy by Ziad Hammody, Ranjit Kumar Sahu, Shaul Mordechai, Emanuela Cagnano, Shmuel Argov

“…The present study helps in the identification of spectral features suitable for distinction of melanoma from nevus that appear similar even in FTIR spectral features and thus can pave the way for development of in vivo screening systems based on these diagnostic markers.…”
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Quality of Life in Wilson’s Disease: A Systematic Literature Review by Chakrapani Balijepalli, Kevin Yan, Lakshmi Gullapalli, Stephane Barakat, Helene Chevrou-Severac, Eric Druyts

“…**Background:** Wilson’s disease (WD) is a rare inherited genetic disorder characterized by the progressive accumulation of copper in the brain, liver, and other major organ systems. To date, there have been no comprehensive studies synthesizing evidence pertaining to the quality of life (QOL) in WD. …”
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Identification of specific risk factors and predictive analytics for cardio-cerebral arterial stenosis: a comparative study utilizing framingham risk stratification insights by Gege Zhang, Sijie Dong, Fanfan Feng, Weihao Kan, Taozhen Shi, Hongmei Ding, Ruiguo Dong

“…Abstract Atherosclerotic diseases are systemic, and stroke patients often present with both intracranial artery stenosis (ICAS) and coronary artery stenosis (COAS). …”
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Barriers and Strategies to Lifestyle and Dietary Pattern Interventions for Prevention and Management of TYPE-2 Diabetes in Africa, Systematic Review by Hirut Bekele, Adisu Asefa, Bekalu Getachew, Abebe Muche Belete

“…The main barriers to adherence were both systemic (population changes, poor access, western cultural influences, and low-quality healthcare) and personal (poverty and cost, educational status, and perceptions about the disease) in nature. …”
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Design and implementation of a community-based rehabilitation curriculum for training multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams to serve people aging with disabilities by Zaliha Omar, Yohei Otaka, Eiichi Saitoh

“…A customized CBR curriculum was developed using systems thinking design. Thirty-five learners were trained through 36 instructional contact hours and 60 hours of guided self-directed learning. …”
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Unmet need for healthcare in the Russian Federation: subnational retrospective modelling analysis (2014–2018) by Elias Mossialos, Vladimir M Shkolnikov, Zlatko Nikoloski, Aparnaa Somanathan, Igor Sheiman

“…Introduction Unmet need for healthcare is a proxy indicator used to assess the performance of healthcare systems throughout the world. While the Russian Federation is committed to improving healthcare for its citizens, barriers to access remain.Methods Using data from a region-level survey, we document and analyse the extent of the unmet need for healthcare at both national and subnational levels in the Russian Federation for the years 2014–2018. …”
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The Causal Relationship between Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases and Aortic Aneurysm: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Sijia Sun, Jie Li, Mengxian Sun, Jie He, Songtao Tan, Ge Wang, Yuan Zheng, Xiaoping Fan

“…Additionally, there was no evidence to suggest that AA may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and psoriasis (PSO). …”
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Resistant stomach ulcer at Cushing disease: clinical case by N. V. Novozhilov, Yu. O. Shulpekoa, S. V. Mironov, Ye. K. Baranskaya, A. A. Sheptulin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Later classical symptoms of hypercorticoidism - characteristic changes of the face, visceral obesity, striae, systemic hypertension and diabetes mellitus became obvious. …”
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From On-Air Rebelliousness to the Cult of Positivity: Mediated Identities and Technological Change in Pump Up the Volume (1990) and Eighth Grade (2018) by Andrea Sofía Regueira Martín

“…While Pump Up the Volume presents social media as a tool for rebellion, connection and potential systemic change, Eighth Grade reflects an individualised world in which conformity to neoliberal values—and, more specifically, neoliberal girlhood—replaces rebellion.…”
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Calculating torque, back-EMF, inductance, and unbalanced magnetic force for a hybrid electrical vehicle by in-wheel drive application by Alireza Hosseinpour, Akbar Rahideh, Ahmed Abbas, Atif Iqbal, Claude Ziad El-Bayeh, Aymen Flah, Enas Ali, Ramy N. R. Ghaly

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Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves for the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia by Mohammed ALRakathi, Abdullah Alodah

“…Climate change has the potential to significantly impact various aspects of Earth’s climate systems, including precipitation patterns, necessitating region-specific action plans. …”
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The application of machine learning approaches to classify and predict fertility rate in Ethiopia  by Ewunate Assaye Kassaw, Biruk Beletew Abate, Bekele Mulat Enyew, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie

“…Abstract Integrating machine learning (ML) models into healthcare systems is a rapidly evolving field with the potential to revolutionize care delivery. …”
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