Advancing conventional guidelines in phytotoxicity studies assessing toxicant’s impact on seedling morphology and anatomy by Bárbara S. Diogo, Sara Rodrigues, Sara C. Antunes

“…This visual scoring system categorizes the alterations recorded into severity levels, offering a simple, reproducible method for assessing phytotoxicity based on observable changes in plant structure. …”
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Investigation for the effect of variations in heat exchange parameters on the performance of precooled combined engines by Hongwei Mao, Xiaotian Zhao, Haibo Ma, Yuan Ma, Ce Xiao, Minglong Du, Jinxin Liu, Xuefeng Chen

“…Therefore, a mathematical simulation model of a precooled airbreathing combined engine (PATR engine) including a closed helium Brayton cycle is established using the component method. The influence of key parameters in the precooler, helium heater, and hydrogen-helium regenerator on engine performance is analyzed, along with the safety boundaries for component matching. …”
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First-in-human exploratory trial assessing safety, feasibility, and efficacy of artificial protein (silk-elastin) in promoting healing in patients with meniscus injuries by Masakazu Ishikawa, Shunya Tsuji, Goki Kamei, Kyohei Nakata, Akinori Nekomoto, Naofumi Hashiguchi, Tomoyuki Nakasa, Atsuo Nakamae, Naosuke Kamei, Keiichiro Inoue, Shingo Kawabata, Keiko Ueda, Nobuo Adachi

“…While meniscal repair is the preferred method for preserving knee function, it often has a high failure rate in avascular zones. …”
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Brain Effective Connectivity Analysis Facilitates the Treatment Outcome Expectation of Sound Therapy in Patients With Tinnitus by Han Lv, Jinduo Liu, Qian Chen, Zuozhen Zhang, Zhaodi Wang, Shusheng Gong, Junzhong Ji, Zhenchang Wang

“…However, previous analytic methods have disregarded information on the direction of functional connectivity, leading to only a moderate efficacy of pretreatment planning. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of additional triamcinolone acetonide with endoscopic radial incision and cutting for benign stenosis of the lower gastrointestinal tract: A pilot study by Rintaro Moroi, Kotaro Nochioka, Satoshi Miyata, Hideya Iwaki, Hirofumi Chiba, Hiroshi Nagai, Yusuke Shimoyama, Takeo Naito, Hisashi Shiga, Masaki Tosa, Yoichi Kakuta, Shoichi Kayaba, Seiichi Takahashi, Yoshitaka Kinouchi, Atsushi Masamune

“…Abstract Objectives Radial incision and cutting (RIC) is being investigated as an alternative endoscopic dilation method for lower intestinal tract stenosis, providing a high technical success rate and improving subjective symptoms. …”
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Cystoid macular oedema after flanged intraocular lens scleral fixation using the Yamane technique: a multicentre cohort study by Hiroto Ishikawa, Kazutaka Uchida, Hiroto Terasaki, Taiji Sakamoto, Masashi Kakinoki, Masahito Ohji, Tatsuya Jujo, Hitoshi Takagi, Yoshinori Mitamura, Yutaka Yamada, Yoshihiro Takamura, Masahiko Sugimoto, Mineo Kondo, Shigeo Yoshida, Hisashi Fukuyama, Fumi Gomi

“…Secondary endpoints were a comparison of postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at 3 months between groups and an analysis of characteristics associated with postoperative CME in the Yamane technique group. …”
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INTRAOPERATIVE PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY FOR METASTATIC PERITONEAL TUMORS by E. A. Suleimanov, V. M. Khomyakov, L. G. Serova, L. I. Moskvicheva, E. V. Filonenko, A. D. Kaprin

“…Photodynamic therapy – a method with high efficiency and almost no side effects and complications, based on the ability of photosensitizer to accumulate selectively and retain in the high proliferative tissues. …”
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A genetic programming approach with adaptive region detection to skin cancer image classification by Kunjie Yu, Jintao Lian, Ying Bi, Jing Liang, Bing Xue, Mengjie Zhang

“…In recent years, the development of computer vision and machine learning has provided new methods for assisted diagnosis. Existing skin cancer image classification methods have certain limitations, such as poor interpretability, the requirement of domain knowledge for feature extraction, and the neglect of lesion area information in skin images. …”
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Implementasi Hak Waris Perempuan Dalam Masyarakat Adat Patrilineal by Nathasya Irish Rachelninta, Sulastri Sulastri

“…The urgency of this research lies in harmonizing legal pluralism, particularly the role of judges in inheritance cases and their impact on the development of customary law and gender equality for Karo women and the community. This study employs a normative juridical method to examine the application of customary inheritance law in the distribution of inheritance assets through judicial decisions. …”
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The possibility of using the DKS-AT1123 dosimeter for radiation monitoring of medical electron accelerators with the energy of more than 10 MeV by A. N. Barkovsky, S. A. Ogorodnikov

“…It is possible to use a correction factor to the measurement results equal to 1.63 ±0.04 to compensate for this underestimation. …”
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Comparative antinociceptive and sedative effects of epidural romifidine and xylazine in dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) by Mohamed A. Hamed, Ibrahim S. Zahran, Alaa Samy, Eman Fayad, Hanadi A. Katouah, Foad Farrag, Mohamed M. A. Abumandour, Adel Sobhy, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Ibrahim A. Okene, Mustafa Shukry, Magdy Elgioushy

“…Twenty-one adult camels (9 non-pregnant females and 12 intact males) weighing between 400–450 kg were randomly divided into three equal groups. Each group received one of the following treatments: an equal volume of sterile saline, 0.17 mg/kg of xylazine, or 50 g/kg of romifidine. …”
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Digital vs. conventional instructor-led midwifery training in Benue State, Nigeria: a randomized non-inferiority trial by Fanan Ujoh, Anja Dzunic-Wachilonga, Rafat Noor, Victoria Gusa, Roseline Ape-aii, Isaac Ohene, Rajan Bola, Jan Christilaw, Stephen Hodgins, Ronald Lett

“…In this study, the Midwifery Active Digitization Empowerment Initiative (MADE-I) program was tested to determine if digital delivery of the Fundamental Interventions, Referral and Safe Transfer (FIRST) course is at least equally effective for training midwifery students compared to conventional small-group delivery.MethodsA non-inferiority randomized controlled trial design was used, enrolling 130 s-year students from 2 midwifery schools in Benue State, Nigeria. …”
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Rapid and sensitive melamine detection via paper-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate: Plasma-assisted in situ growth of closely packed gold nanoparticles on cellulose... by Ba-Thong Trinh, Rashida Akter, Hanjun Cho, Oleksii Omelianovych, Kwanghyeon Jo, Hongki Kim, Taejoon Kang, Huu-Quang Nguyen, Jaebeom Lee, Kwanyong Seo, Ho-Suk Choi, Ilsun Yoon

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Optimization of serious bacterial infections intensive therapy in children in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department by M. Yu. Kurochkin, A. H. Davydova, Yu. V. Horodkova

“…Extracorporeal detoxication methods, particularly discrete plasmapheresis are usually used for septic shock and total organ failure prevention. …”
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Defining minimal invasive surgical therapy for benign prostatic obstruction surgery: Perspectives from a global knowledge, attitude, and practice survey by Bryan Kwun-Chung Cheng, Steffi Kar-Kei Yuen, Daniele Castellani, Marcelo Langer Wroclawski, Hongda Zhao, Mallikarjuna Chiruvella, Wei-Jin Chua, Ho-Yee Tiong, Yiloren Tanidir, Jean de la Rosette, Enrique Rijo, Vincent Misrai, Amy Krambeck, Dean S. Elterman, Bhaskar K. Somani, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Vineet Gauhar

“…Objective: To scrutinize the definitions of minimal invasive surgical therapy (MIST) and to investigate urologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices for benign prostatic obstruction surgeries. Methods: A 36-item survey was developed with a Delphi method. …”
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A randomized non-inferiority trial of 577nm subthreshold micropulse laser versus half-dose photodynamic therapy for acute central serous chorioretinopathy by Lijun Zhou, Chuangxin Huang, Zijing Li, Tu Lu, Hongkun Zhao, Cong Li, Qifeng Cong, Jiandong Liang, Xiaojing Zhong, Ling Jin, Lin Lu, Chenjin Jin

“…Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of 577nm subthreshold micropulse laser (SML) with half-dose photodynamic therapy (Hd-PDT) for acute central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). Method: A non-inferiority clinical trial was performed with a non-inferiority margin of eight letters. …”
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A Phenomenological Study of International Migration of Iranian Educated Girls (Case Study of Girls Referring to the Cooperative, Labor, and Social Welfare Department of Isfahan Cit... by Arman Heidari, Rahmatollah Torkan

“…Data were labeled and thematized according to Smith's method, which involved a process of reading and re-reading interview transcripts, taking initial notes, developing emerging themes, and exploring links and relationships between the identified themes. …”
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Chiral Resolution, Absolute Configuration Assignment, and Genotoxicity Evaluation of Racemic 3,4-Dihydroquinazoline as a Novel Anticancer Agent by Junseong Ahn, Dohyeong Ko, Seyoung Yang, Kwang H. Moon, Jiwon Woo, Ho Yoo, Joohoon Ahn, Jeong H. Lee, Kyung S. Chung, Kyung-T. Lee, Jae Y. Lee

“…By using 1H NMR anisotropy method, the absolute configuration (+)-KCP-10043F and (−)-KCP-10043F could be assigned as S and R configuration, respectively. …”
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Nutritional, Cognitive, and Functional Deficits, Frailty, and Quality of Life Associated With Fall Risk in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Bra... by Larissa Amorim Almeida, Bruno Araújo da Silva Dantas, Kalyne Patrícia de Macêdo Rocha, Mayara Priscilla Dantas Araújo, Nathaly da Luz Andrade, Francisco de Assis Moura Batista, Railson Luís dos Santos Silva, Monara Lorena Medeiros Silvino, Lívia Batista da Silva Fernandes Barbosa, Matheus Medeiros de Oliveira, Thaiza Teixeira Xavier Nobre, Rafaela Carolini de Oliveira Távora, Adriana Catarina de Souza Oliveira, Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres

“…Although frailty exhibited similar results, it did not stand out equally as a contributing factor to fall risk.…”
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Estimating a national critical mineral security index in Indonesia using analytical hierarchy process by Nyayu Aisyah, Nugroho Adi Sasongko, Yoyon Wahyono, Martin Anda, Allan Trench

“…This study used a quasi-qualitative method, wherein the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used as the process of analysis. …”
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