Optical Coherence Tomography by Pier Alberto Testoni

“…The in vivo resolution is 10–25 times better (about 10 µm) than with high-frequency ultrasound imaging, but the depth of penetration is limited to 1–3 mm, depending on tissue structure, depth of focus of the probe used, and pressure applied to the tissue surface. …”
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Fingertip traumatic amputations in children. Treatment with semiocclusive foil dressings-preliminary results by Dimitar Trizlov, Dimitar Raykov, Stoyan Ivanov, Ivan Trizlov

“…On average, dressings were changed 3-5 times throughout the treatment period. After the completion of treatment, the pulp had a normal shape, and the cosmetic outcome was excellent. …”
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TOWARDS A GREEN UNIVERSITY: CASE OF LITHUANIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Rasa Bartkutė, Vitalija Skėruvienė

“…The diversity of research on sustainable development shows that the analysis of the field of sustainable development is relevant and timely. Based on the paradigm of sustainable development, which states that it is necessary to live in such a way that the present resources are sufficient for future generations, the issues of social education for sustainable development are an important factor. …”
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Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Private Pediatric and Child Clinics, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Laykewold Elyas, Amha Mekasha, Amha Admasie, Etagegnehu Assefa

“…Moreover, 288 (75.8%) mothers breastfed their children eight or more times per day. Spontaneous vaginal delivery was a significant factor to practice EBF (AOR: 1.86, 95% CI: 1.19–2.89). …”
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Coupling between topological edge state and defect mode-based biosensor using phononic crystal by Zaky A. Zaky, M. Al-Dossari, Ahmed S. Hendy, Yassine Bouazzi, Attia Boudjemline, Arafa H. Aly

“…The coupled mode achieves high sensitivity to NaCl concentration in an aqueous solution, seven times higher than the defective one. By ranging the NaCl concentration from 0 to 21%, the average sensitivity is 467 and 3160 Hz/% for defect mode and coupled modes, respectively. …”
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Mathematical Modeling of a Quasi-passive Dynamic Walker with Whole-body Tensile Connections by Hiroki NISHII, Yusuke TSUNODA, Hisashi ISHIHARA, Teruyo WADA, Koichi OSUKA

“…., the step count, can be improved under the specific combinations of the spring constant and the on/off timing of the whole-body line. These results suggest a method for tuning the SBL to improve the step count, based on the step count and how posture is disrupted. …”
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Deciphering methanolysis of Calophyllum inophyllum oil into biodiesel using KOH-doped Aegle marmelos biochar catalyst: Thermo-kinetics, optimization and cost analysis by Bisheswar Karmakar, Gopinath Halder

“…An indigenously developed heterogeneous catalyst was obtained that can be easily recovered and reused multiple times, proving to be cost efficient according to calculated estimates. …”
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Knowledge and Attitudes About Emergency Contraception Among Married Women in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey by Yeşim Bayoğlu Tekin, Ülkü Mete Ural, Işık Üstüner, Gülşah Balık, Figen Kır Şahin, Emine Seda Güvendağ Güven

“…RESULTS: Of the 187 women, who completed the survey, 40.8% were aware of EC pills, 35.1% correctly answered regarding the timing of use, and 26.6% reported using EC pills. …”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Axial Tension and Compression Performance of Concrete after Complete Carbonization by Dafu Cao, Jiaqi Liu, Yanling Zhou, Wenjie Ge, Xin Zhang

“…According to the data changes of peak stress and peak strain at different times of freeze thaw after carbonization, the stress-strain curve fitting formula for concrete under freeze-thaw cycles after complete carbonization is put forward, which has a good coincidence with the experimental result.…”
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Anti-Impact Performance Enhancement of Two-Way Spanning Slab through the Implementation of Steel Trussed Bars by Rayeh Nasr Al-Dala’ien, S. M. Anas, Abdel-Fattah Jamal Kodrg

“…Reinforced concrete (RC) slabs represent integral structural components extensively employed in architectural and infrastructural frameworks owing to their inherent robustness and longevity. In contemporary times, there has been a pronounced surge in endeavors aimed at comprehensively elucidating the anti-impact properties inherent in RC slabs. …”
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Age-Related Decline in Disengaging Spatial Attention in Physiological Aging by Tiziana Pedale, Serena Mastroberardino, Nicola Tambasco, Valerio Santangelo

“…Using a multivariate regression analysis, we examined whether increasing age was associated with changes in alerting, orienting, and conflict resolution, while controlling for overall performance in terms of both reaction times and accuracy. <b>Results:</b> The results showed a general and age-insensitive decline in two of the three attentional components: the alerting effect, which was abolished, and a large conflict effect, which was present regardless of age. …”
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Wild Edible Plant Nutritional Contribution and Consumer Perception in Ethiopia by Haile Tesfaye Duguma

“…In Ethiopia, rural communities use wild edible plants as a means of survival especially during times of drought and famine and during other forms calamities and crises. …”
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Preparation of Graphene Nanosilver Composites for 3D Printing Technology by Xiujuan Liang, Haixu Ji

“…It was found that the intensity of the two peaks in the GNs-Ag-2 Raman spectral curve was seven times that of the GNs peak.…”
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A chaotic digital signature algorithm based on a dynamic substitution box by Rolando Flores-Carapia, Víctor Manuel Silva-García, Manuel Alejandro Cardona-López, Miguel Gabriel Villarreal-Cervantes

“…Consequently, DSADH $$\pi$$ is on average 45 times faster than DSA. Additionally, we introduce a method to assess signature security by constructing images from signature bytes generated by slight changes to the signer’s private key and message. …”
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Analysis of Age Appropriate Measles Immunisation among the Eligible Children in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of National Family Health Survey–5 by Avijit Debnath, Niranjan Roy, Dipankar Roy, Munmi Sarma, Dipanjan Roy, Kinnor Das, Deepmala Deb

“…Efforts should be prioritized to improve awareness and accessibility for ensuring timely immunization, thereby safeguarding the health of children across India.…”
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Rheological Study on ATBS-AM Copolymer-Surfactant System in High-Temperature and High-Salinity Environment by Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Ibnelwaleed Ali Hussien, Abdullah Saad Sultan, Ming Han

“…For the same temperature range, the viscosity drop for HPAM was about four times higher than the viscosity drop for ATBS-AM copolymer. …”
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Protocol for a qualitative study to explore acceptability, barriers and facilitators of the implementation of new teleophthalmology technologies between community optometry practic... by Ann Blandford, Konstantinos Balaskas, Rima Hussain, Sarah Abdi, Angela Aristidou, Josie Carmichael, Giulia Cappellaro

“…Introduction Novel teleophthalmology technologies have the potential to reduce unnecessary and inaccurate referrals between community optometry practices and hospital eye services and as a result improve patients’ access to appropriate and timely eye care. However, little is known about the acceptability and facilitators and barriers to the implementations of these technologies in real life.Methods and analysis A theoretically informed, qualitative study will explore patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perspectives on teleophthalmology and Artificial Intelligence Decision Support System models of care. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of extended endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (EELF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF): a prospective observational study by Jun-Hoe Kim, Hangeul Park, Chang-Hyun Lee, Chi Heon Kim

“…TLIF: $32,869.4 ± 5,429.3/QALY, p < .001) and demonstrated shorter operating times, less blood loss, and shorter length of stay (p < .05), with no significant difference in clinical outcomes. …”
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Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Cytotoxic Activities and Correlation with Phytoconstituents in Some Medicinal Plants of Nepal by Keshav Ranabhat, Kamal Prasad Regmi, Sarwesh Parajuli, Ranjita Thapa, Arjun Prasad Timilsina, Saurav Katuwal, Shantel Fleming, Akkal Dev Mishra, Khaga Raj Sharma, Bishnu P. Regmi

“…Traditional herbal medicines have been consumed in Nepal and other parts of the eastern hemisphere since ancient times. Many of these plants reportedly have been effective against ailments as well. …”
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Social Circus for People with Disabilities: A Video Analysis through the Lens of the MOHO by Bianca A. D. Thompson, Kieran Broome

“…As a highly flexible activity (in structure, timing, tasks, outcomes, and environments), social circus accommodated differences in capacities and provided opportunity for the development of skills, both circus-specific and generalisable to everyday life. …”
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