Exploring the equity of distribution of general medical services funding allocations in Wales: a time-series analysis by Jonny Currie, Kathrin Thomas, Anne M Cunningham, Kerry Bailey, Haroon Ahmed, Daniel Farewell, Sally Lewis

“…Access to primary care is, however, often not equal among socioeconomic groups; our analysis sought to explore whether funding, a determinant of service supply, is equitably distributed among GP practices in Wales. …”
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Comparison between the levels of anti mullerian hormone after treatment with clomid versus letrozole in polycystic women: an experimental study by Manal Madany Abdel Qader, Shatha Sami Hussein, Huda Fadhil Jadi

“… Objective: To compare the effect of two ovulation induction drugs on anti-Mullerian hormone level in polycystic women. Method: The experimental cohort study was done at the infertility outpatient clinics of Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, from May 2020 to April 2021, and comprised infertile women aged 18-35 years with confirmed diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. …”
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Investigation of the occurrence of flutter in isotropic and orthotropic plates with different boundary conditions and skew angles by N. S. Azikov, A. V. Zinin, Yu. V. Gaidarzhi

“…A homogeneous system of equations is obtained using the Bubnov-Galerkin method for deflection, represented as a series composed of proper shapes. …”
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Yield plasticity of sunflower hybrids in the conditions of the Left-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine by А. С. Риженко, С. М. Каленська, О. І. Присяжнюк, В. А. Мокрієнко

“…To determine the level of productivity of sunflower hybrids, their stability and plasticity for cultivation in the Left Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. Methods. The field experiment was performed in the conditions of the Left-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine in 2016–2018. …”
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Coffee processing waste as a reinforcing material in the preparation of chitosan-based magnetic composite for the removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution by Shimelis Kebede Kassahun, Amen Getaye, Konstantina Tsigkou, Irini Angelidaki

“…The composite adsorbent was synthesized using a co-precipitation method with different mixing ratios of chitosan to coffee husk fibers (27:75, 50:25, and 75:25). …”
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Survival and transfer of microorganisms from kitchen sponges to surfaces of stainless steel and polyethylene by Eliandra Mirlei Rossi, Diane Scapin, Eduardo César Tondo

“…The transfer and survival of microorganisms was quantified by swab collection and pour-plate method using plate count agar. Results: All sponges were contaminated by heterotrophic microorganisms (average of 6.8 log CFU/sponge) and 83.3% with faecal coliforms (average of 5 log CFU/sponge). …”
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Extraction of Nd(III) by Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvent BTMPPA/Phenol from Nitrate Solution by Inna V. Zinov’eva, Yulia A. Zakhodyaeva, Andrey A. Voshkin

“…Solvent extraction is an effective method in the hydrometallurgical processing of NdFeB magnets. …”
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Magnetite-Functionalized Horse Dung Humic Acid (HDHA) for the Uptake of Toxic Lead(II) from Artificial Wastewater by Rahmat Basuki, Bambang Rusdiarso, Sri Juari Santosa, Dwi Siswanta

“…Magnetite-functionalized horse dung humic acid (HDHA) has been successfully prepared by the coprecipitation method, and the as-prepared adsorbent (MHDHA) has been applied as an easy-handling adsorbent for toxic Pb(II) in artificial wastewater. …”
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Bridging Worlds: Exploring Manat and Human-Non-Human Connections in Gayo Community by Nabila Ulamy Alya

“…<div>This research explores the practice of manat in Gayo community of Aceh as a bridge of communication&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 1rem;">between humans, animals, plants, and spiritual beings, illustrating how such interactions foster a&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">harmonious relationship with nature. Using storytelling method, this study shows how manat reflects a&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">dynamic cosmology, where ethical behavior with non-human entities is maintained through equal&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">relationships. …”
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Effect of educational strategies to develop nursing students’ skills in pediatric procedures by Ayat Hussein Hameed, Adraa Hussein Shawq

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quasi experimental, pretest and posttest design used, with participant of 150 nursing students, divided into three groups equally. …”
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Comparing The Effectiveness of Mind Mapping and Summarizing in Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes in Flipped Classroom Model by Munawwarah Munawwarah, Vika Puji Cahyani

“…Effect size analysis using Cohen's d demonstrated a negligible effect (d = 0.06), suggesting equivalent effectiveness between the two methods. These findings highlight that both mind mapping and summarizing are equally effective within the flipped classroom model, reinforcing its versatility in diverse learning contexts. …”
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Physical simulation test of multi-stage staged fracturing for shale horizontal wells by GUO Tiankui, SUN Yueming, LIU Xuewei, CHEN Ming, LIU Xiaoqiang

“…In order to clarify the influence of in-situ stress difference, displacement and fracturing series on the propagation of staged fractures in shale horizontal wells, we do the research based on a true triaxial hydraulic fracturing test system, using outcrop shale samples (300 mm × 300 mm × 300 mm) as the research object, combined with the new method of fracture-induced stress detection of staged fracturing and the three-dimensional morphological structure of specimens after hydraulic fracturing test. …”
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Interictal electroencephalographic findings in children and adults with temporal lobe tumors Eletrencefalograma interictal em crianças e adultos com tumores de lobo temporal by Renata C. Franzon, Maria Augusta Montenegro, Clarissa Lin Yasuda, Catarina A. Guimarães, Carlos A.M. Guerreiro, Fernando Cendes, Kette D. Valente, Marilisa M. Guerreiro

“…OBJECTIVE: To characterize clinical and interictal electroencephalographic aspects of children and adults with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) due to tumoral lesions. METHOD: We performed a retrospective analysis of the clinical and interictal electroencephalographic aspects of 16 children (64 exams) and 12 adults (78 exams) with lesions in the temporal lobe. …”
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Laparoscopically assisted colonoscopic polypectomy – viable option for curative surgery in elderly patients by Rokas Račkauskas, Saulius Mikalauskas, Marius Petrulionis, Tomas Poškus, Valdemaras Jotautas, Juozas Stanaitis, Eligijus Poškus, Kęstutis Strupas

“…Thus, laparoscopically assisted colonoscopic polypectomy (LACP) was introduced to clinical practice as a method of choice for these polyps and adenomas. …”
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Reassessment of public awareness and prevention strategies for HIV and COVID-19 co-infections through epidemic modeling. by Dipo Aldila, Joseph Páez Chávez, Bayu Nugroho, Benjamin Idoko Omede, Olumuyiwa James Peter, Putri Zahra Kamalia

“…Additionally, our two-parameter continuation analysis of the bifurcation diagram shows that the condition where both reproduction numbers equal one serves as an organizing center for the dynamic behavior of the co-infection model. …”
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DETERMINATION OF PASSENGER-TRAFFIC FLOWS IN REGIONAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM ON THE BASIS OF MODIFIED GRAVITY MODELS by E. A. Nurminskiy, I. N. Pugachev, N. V. Shamray, V. N. Sedyukevich

“…The given models have permitted to make analysis of more than 5000 populated locality pairs for 86 residential areas where the population constitutes more than 80 % and its passenger flow formation component in equal to 60%. Traffic flows between these settlement pairs have been estimated with the help of gravity models with various attraction functions and Arrowsmith method for provision of transportation balances. …”
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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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Effectiveness of high-intensity interval training in rehabilitation nursing for mild-to-moderate stable COPD patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Xiaojie Wang, Jingwei Lu, Jianming Niu, Xiaoliang Zhang, Meng Li

“…Abstract Objective The current study was conducted to explore the clinical impact of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in rehabilitation nursing on improving cardiopulmonary function and exercise capacity in COPD patients. Methods A total of thirty-one COPD patients underwent HIIT, while an equal number underwent moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) were included in this randomized controlled clinical study. …”
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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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