Optimization of meropenem continuous infusion based on Monte Carlo simulation integrating with degradation study. by Nguyen Tran Nam Tien, Vu Ngan Binh, Pham Thi Thanh Ha, Dang Thi Ngoc Lan, Yong-Soon Cho, Nguyen Phuoc Long, Jae-Gook Shin, Nguyen Hoang Anh, Truong Anh Quan, Do Ngoc Tuan, Nguyen Khac Tiep, Pham The Thach, Nguyen Hoang Anh, Vu Dinh Hoa

“…This study evaluated the stability of meropenem brands and the consequence of in-bottle degradation on PTA in different environmental scenarios.<h4>Method</h4>Seven meropenem generic brands prepared at concentrations of 1 g/48mL and 2 g/48mL in saline were examined at 25, 30, and 37°C over 8 h. …”
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Reliability-Based Design of Solid and Nail-jointed I-Section of Nigerian-Grown African Birch (<i>Anogeissus leiocarpus</i>) Timber Column by U.N. Wilson, A.A. Adedeji, F.O.P. Oriola, J.A. Alomaja, J.E. Sani

“…A FORTRAN-based program was also developed and used for the reliability analysis of the Nigerian-grown African birch columns designed to ascertain their level of safety using First-Order Reliability Method (FORM). The ‘I’- section was found unsafe to bear the design load unlike its corresponding solid section. …”
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Unraveling smallholder food loss and value for sustainable cold chain investments: a case of horticultural value chains in Kiambu County, Kenya by Catherine W. Kilelu, Daniel M. Musyoka, Dorcas N. Kalele

“…This article provides findings from a diagnostic study conducted to understand these factors and practices in smallholder focused horticultural value chains in Kenya. The mixed-method study collected quantitative and qualitative data through a household survey of 460 farmers and 25 key informant interviews. …”
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El libro verde de la RSC de la Comisión Europea y la teoría de los stakeholders desde la perspectiva de género by María Elósegui Itxaso

“…ABSTRACT The interest of the UE in the promotion of the RSC must be study in the context of the social politicy of the UE. In this research, a method qualitative has been used, based upon the theoretical analysis of the European Communitarian Law, that supportes a theory of justice and Human Rights in the Framework of the values maintained by the European social paradigm. …”
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Adherence to Thromboprophylaxis Guidelines in Acutely ill and Immobilized patients: A Clinical Audit by Afsheen Sayyar, Hafiza Tuseef Sayyar, Tahira Assad, Shaista Ambreen, Marium Shoukat, Quratulain Mehdi

“…Objective: To evaluate the risk and adoption of thromboprophylaxis guidelines in acutely ill and immobilized patients in a tertiary care hospital. Method: This prospective observational study was conducted in the medical wards of Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC), Peshawar from April 2021 to September 2022. …”
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Social inequalities in SARS-CoV-2 infection in high income countries: highlighting the need for an intersectional perspective in quantitative research by Ritu Rani, Nathalie Bajos, Émilie Counil

“…The main purpose of this mini review is to synthesize important findings about social inequalities in infection risk and highlight the gaps in current research from an intersectional perspective.MethodThis mini literature review builds on peer-reviewed quantitative studies conducted in high-income countries, with a particular focus on France. …”
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Numerical Assessment of a One-Mass Spring-Based Electromagnetic Energy Harvester on a Vibrating Object by Min-Chie CHIU, Ying-Chun CHANG, Long-Jyi YEH, Chiu-Hung CHUNG

“…In order to search for optimal electrical power, the objective function of the electrical power is maximized by adjusting the four design parameters ($D_m$, $H_m$, $\zeta_{\rm sys}$, and $N_c$) via the simulated annealing method. Consequently, the optimal design parameters of $D_m$, $H_m$, $\zeta_{\rm sys}$, and $N_c$ that produce maximum electrical power for an electromagnetic energy harvester are found.…”
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Comparison of Brain-Behavioral Systems, Decision Making Styles and Cognitive Emotion Regulation in Adults with and without ADHD by Asiyeh Vakia, Reza Soltani Shal, Abbas Abolghasemi

“…Consequently, it is essential to identify the factors associated with this disorder.The aim of the present study was to compare behavioral brain systems, decision-making processes, and cognitive emotion regulation in adults with and without ADHD. Method: The research design employed a causal-comparative approach. …”
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Illuminating Hope for Tumors: The Progress of Light-Activated Nanomaterials in Skin Cancer by Lei H, Cui H, Xia Y, Sun F, Zhang W

“…Phototherapy, a widely used and long-standing method in dermatology, presents a promising alternative for skin cancer treatment. …”
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Numerical investigating the impact of fluid properties and oscillation frequency on micro mixer efficiency by Sajad Ghanbari, Mohammad Sefid, Mohammad Ali Sabbaghi

“…For this purpose, a two-dimensional microchannel equipped with an oscillating circular cylinder was used, operating within a Strouhal number range of 0.1–0.55, with an oscillation amplitude of 0.4 cylinder diameters in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction, at a blockage ratio of 13 and Reynolds and Schmidt numbers of 50 and 10, respectively, utilizing a finite volume method based on elements. The results obtained indicate that mixing two identical fluids represents an ideal condition, wherein the highest level of mixing occurs compared to mixing two fluids with differing densities and viscosities. …”
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Assessment of Psychosocial Risks and Affecting Factors in Active Working Life of Nurses by Elçin Babaoğlu, Rukiye Bahar

“…Aim: This descriptive study was conducted to determine the psychosocial risks of nurses working in hospitals and the factors affecting them. Method: The study was conducted in a city hospital in Istanbul. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors affecting pelvic floor disorder among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tefera Belsty Mihretie, Wubshet Nebiyu Mogess

“…Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and common factors affecting pelvic floor disorders among women in Ethiopia.<h4>Method</h4>Databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, Hinari and DOAJ were systematically searched to identify eligible studies. …”
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Sweet Clover (<i>Melilotus</i> spp.) as a Source of Biologically Active Compounds by Patrycja Sowa-Borowiec, Maria Czernicka, Wacław Jarecki, Małgorzata Dżugan

“…Both fresh and dried plant materials were analysed, with chromatographic assessments preceded by the optimisation of the extraction method (using 50% aqueous ethanol–water and the plant sample ground in a mortar, followed by 30 min of ultrasound-assisted extraction). …”
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Optimal Markowitz portfolio using returns forecasted with time series and machine learning models by Damian Ślusarczyk, Robert Ślepaczuk

“…Contrary to most similar papers in which a much smaller number of fits are performed, we present an approach that requires fitting tens of models each period, resulting in thousands of fits only in the base case scenario. Such a method requires specific handling and poses new challenges in testing and optimizing the models. …”
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Effect of high-quality nursing care on postoperative complications and quality of life for patients undergoing common bile duct exploration by Eman Mohammed Hashem, Mervat Abd El-Fatah Ismael, Ramy Abdelrahim Hassan, Wafaa Ramadan Ahmed

“…Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effect of high-quality nursing care on postoperative complications and quality of life for patients who underwent common bile duct exploration. Patients and Method A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. …”
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A comparison study of 589 and 650 nm on improving stored whole blood stability by irradiation with a low-power diode pumping solid-state laser by Safa Hassan Mohammed, Mustafa Salih Al Musawi, Bassam Talib Al-Gailani

“… Objective: To assess the effects of diode-pumped solid-state laser irradiation with 589nm and 650nm wavelengths on the stability of stored red blood cells in vitro. Method: This is an intervention study that was conducted from April to July 2021 at the Physiology and Medical Physics Laboratory, College of Medicine, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, and comprised samples of healthy, adult human blood that were put in tubes with citrate-phosphate dextrose-adenine as an anticoagulant. …”
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Capabilities of battery and compressed air storage in the economic energy scheduling and flexibility regulation of multi-microgrids including non-renewable/renewable units by Ahad Faraji Naghibi, Ehsan Akbari, Mehdi Veisi, Saeid Shahmoradi, Sasan Pirouzi

“…Microgrid operator considers the economic, security, flexibility and operation objectives. The present method minimizes the weighted sum of voltage security index, energy loss, and energy cost. …”
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ECOSOPHY FOUNDATION WITH PLACE-BASED EDUCATION MODEL CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION by Mohammad Alvi Pratama, Eva Laila Rizkiyah

“…This is a qualitative descriptive-analytical method for expressing the legal situation & needs. …”
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Preparation, Structure and Physicochemical Properties of La0.95Bi0.05Mn1-yCuyO3+δ (у=0.1-0.4) and Composites with Bi2O3-Based Electrolytes by O. S. Kaimieva, V. V. Danilova, E. S. Buyanova, S. A. Petrova, I. V. Nikolaenko

“…Additionally, the sample with nominal composition La0.95Bi0.05Mn0.7Cu0.3O3+δ was obtained using citrate-nitrate method. It was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis that the compounds have rhombohedral (space group R-3c) or orthorhombic (space group Pbnm) structure, depending on the composition. …”
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Testing infrared camera surveys and distance analyses to estimate feral horse abundance in a known population by Kathryn A. Schoenecker, Paul F. Doherty Jr., Jacob S. Hourt, John P. Romero

“…We found the combination of IR surveys and distance sampling analysis to be a useful method to estimate feral horse abundance in sagebrush vegetation type, which had limited cover to obscure horses. …”
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