NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPY FOR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD): A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Nurul Imam, Taufan Citra Darmawan, Khalifatus Zuhriyah Alfianti, Maria Sofia Anita Aga, Eka Mei Dianita, Pradita Ayu Fernanda, Ni Putu Diah Ayu Rusmeni

“…Conclusions: The combination of physical and psychological therapies has shown more optimal results, especially with the support of technology. …”
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Co-Combustion of Tire Pyrolysis Products and Wood Pellets by A. V. Grytsenko, N. V. Vnykova, O. I. Pozdnyakova

“…At the same time, the following tasks have been set: to determine the lowest combustion heat of mixed fuels and assess its change when replacing coal with slag; to determine moisture content, total sulfur content, volatile matter yield, ash content of mixed fuels according to standard methods; to assess the change in these parameters when replacing coal with slag at the same component ratios; to determine the optimal ratios of components in mixed fuels, which will not increase the burden on the environment when replacing coal with pyrolysis slag. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Antioxidant-Producing Thermophilic Bacteria from Tatapani Hot Spring, Chhattisgarh, India by Arora Ragini, Jha Harit

“…Objective: The purpose of this study was to isolate and characterize thermophilic bacteria collected at Tatapani Hot Spring and evaluate their antioxidant potential. Methods: Water samples were collected from Tatapani Hot Spring and subjected to bacterial isolation using the Spread Plate and Enrichment Culture Method. …”
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Adherence To Healthy Lifestyle Among Medical Workers In Routine Practice And During The COVID-19 Pandemic Abroad by E. I. Aksenova, N. N. Kamynina, P. S. Turzin

“…After the final selection and exclusion of the results that are scientifically and practically insignificant, 30 sources from 27 countries were included in the analysis. …”
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The impact of depression and anxiety disorders on postoperative outcomes for patients having total hip or knee arthroplasty: Protocol of a meta-analytic study from cohort studies. by Liang Lin, Qing Zhang, Min Xu, Zhihong Xiao, Guosong Xu, Zubing Mei

“…The findings will guide clinicians in recognizing and managing mental health issues to optimize postoperative recovery and ultimately improve patient satisfaction and quality of life.…”
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Evaluation of the quality of depression-related information on Chinese websites and video platforms: a cross-sectional comparative analysis by YueDong Chen, Jia Yin, YuKe Ding, ChangYu Wang, JiaXin Zhu, Lu Niu

“…ObjectivesWe aimed to assess the quality of information regarding depression on Chinese websites and popular video platforms.MethodsWe conducted searches on website platforms (Baidu, Bing) and video platforms (Bilibili, Douyin) using search terms “depression”, “depressive disorder”, “depression treatment”, “depressive anxiety”, “depressed patient”, and “depressive symptoms”. …”
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Simulation of Photovoltaic Power System for Rural Electrification in Myanmar by A. V. Bobyl, G. A. Konoplev, H. H. Lin, A. F. Erk

“…In the recent years substantial growth of the demand for electricity took place in Myanmar; energy generation by existing sources (mainly hydropower) is not enough to provide constantly increasing consumption. …”
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Advancements in Plant Protection Technologies and Mechanization in the Russian Federation by A. K. Lysov, T. V. Kornilov

“…(Research purpose) The study provides a retrospective analysis of the evolution of plant protection technologies and mechanization tools in the Russian Federation. (Materials and methods) The research draws on a variety of sources, including publications in scientific journals, monographs, conference proceedings, archival photographs, and exhibits from the scientific and methodological office (museum) of the All-Russian Research Institute for Plant Protection. …”
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Death incidents following transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) with the MitraClip device: analysis of 10-years post-marketing death reports from the Manufacturer and User Facil... by Xinghe Sun, Yifei Zhao, Yan Li

“…Duplicate reports and records from unrelated sources were excluded. The Cochran-Armitage test was performed to evaluate trends in the proportion of fatal events over time. …”
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Synthetic and Natural Plant Growth Regulators for Growing Seedlings of Tree Species by Nadezhda P. Chernobrovkina, Anastasiya V. Egorova, Elena V. Robonen, Karina G. Nelaeva

“…One of the effective methods for improving plant growth and their adaptability to adverse environmental conditions is the use of growth stimulants. …”
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Spray-Drying Microencapsulation of Natural Bioactives: Advances in Sustainable Wall Materials by Lauryna Pudžiuvelytė, Eglė Petrauskaitė, Jolita Stabrauskienė, Jurga Bernatonienė

“…This study aims to review the spray-drying-based microencapsulation technology and its application for stabilizing sensitive biologically active substances. <b>Methods</b>: This article systematically analyzes the main steps of the spray-drying microencapsulation process and discusses traditional and innovative wall materials, including natural polymers (polysaccharides and proteins), as well as new raw material sources (e.g., yeast cells, canola and pea protein isolates, and hemicelluloses). …”
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Protein status of people with phenylketonuria: a scoping review protocol by Kevin Whelan, Radha Ramachandran, Sarah Firman, Oliver C Witard, Majella O’Keeffe

“…Dietary management consists of altering the sources of ingested protein to limit phenylalanine intake. …”
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Evaluation of various membranes for blood-feeding in nine sand fly species and artificial feeding challenges in Sergentomyia minuta by Anna Hošková, Barbora Vojtková, Markéta Stejskalová, Nikola Polanská, Magdalena Jančářová, Lidiane Medeiros da Costa, Mauricio Roberto Viana Sant´Anna, Petr Volf, Jovana Sádlová

“…Two feeding systems (glass feeder, Hemotek) and different blood sources (human, ovine, avian, and reptilian) were used. …”
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VR-PLC as an answer to industry training needs in digital competences of programming logic controllers (PLC) by Andrzej Wojciech Stępnikowski

“…Literature analysis show that there is a need for broader searching of optimal educational methods in the area of digital competencies of programming logic controllers (PLC), also in the aspect of their growing popularity. …”
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Navigating the valley of death:Open innovation strategies for start-up survival by Yulissa Navarro-Castillo, Katia Mastrostefano, Mercedes Grijalvo, Gustavo Morales-Alonso

“…Therefore, it appears that human capital and access to informal sources of finance are more critical for entrepreneurial success than open innovation. …”
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Prevailing insights into anastomotic angles of surgically created arteriovenous fistulas: a literature review by Xinyang Li, Chong Liu, Haidi Hu

“…Conclusions Our analysis demonstrates an intermediate angle of 30–70° would be an optimal angle for AVF anastomosis, according to the existing research results. …”
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The Library as a Form of Cultures Communication by T. B. Markova

“…The result of this research is the understanding of the role of libraries in the extension and development of the world communities in the Search for optimal ways of meeting the reader and the book, effective methods of development of texts contributes to the solution of problems of intercultural communication.Conclusion. …”
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Enhancing the experience and outcomes of children with complex care needs in acute paediatric settings: a realist review protocol by Jane Coad, Eyal Cohen, Rachel Williams, Joseph C Manning, Emma Popejoy, Alison Pearson

“…This realist review aims to understand how optimal experience and outcomes are achieved for CCCN during acute care, in different settings, for whom and why.Methods and analysis This realist review will proceed through six steps: (1) clarifying the scope of the review, (2) searching for evidence, (3) data selection and quality appraisal, (4) data extraction, (5) analysis and synthesis and (6) dissemination. …”
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Unraveling the impact of frailty on postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Haotian Wu, Siyi Yan, Han Cao, Chunyu Feng, Huan Zhang

“…This study addresses that knowledge gap. Methods A comprehensive search of literature databases identified 43 relevant studies involving 14,441 participants. …”
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Innovative solutions for sustainable space heating: Integrating solar air heaters and low-cost retrofitting windows for hilly region of Kashmir by Ahmed Sharique Anees, Salman Ahmad, Rayes Ahmad Lone, Zahoor Ahmad Ganie

“…Due to unreliable power supply, traditional heating methods such as gas heaters, wood fires, or Kangri's are often relied upon, despite their adverse health and environmental impacts due to emissions of toxic gases. …”
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