Effect of HDL-raising drugs on cardiovascular outcomes: a systematic review and meta-regression. by Navjot Kaur, Avaneesh Pandey, Harish Negi, Nusrat Shafiq, Srinivas Reddy, Harpreet Kaur, Neelima Chadha, Samir Malhotra

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine whether raising HDL-C with pharmacologic therapies translates into beneficial cardiovascular outcomes and to find out if this change was proportional to the percentage change in HDL levels.<h4>Methods</h4>Electronic and printed sources were searched up to August, 2013 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) using at least one of the HDL raising therapies for secondary prevention of adverse cardiovascular events over optimal LDL levels. …”
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Classroom settings for visually impaired schoolchildren: A scoping review. by Nur Aresya Ahmad Najmee, Zainora Mohammed, Mohd Harimi Abd Rahman, Norliza Mohamad Fadzil, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Rosilah Hassan

“…Through a systematic review of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, along with additional sources up to February 2024, this research analyzed articles published from 1999 to 2024. …”
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Air cooling design for the motor system of electric agricultural robots by Shusong Wang, Heng Wang, Peng Wang, Haiyuan Wang, Xiaolin Xie, Xin Jin, Xingyu Liu

“…Abstract To address the challenges of motor system temperature rising and the failure of temperature-sensitive components in electric agricultural robots, this study focuses on the cooling design for the motor system of a specific electric weeding robot using simulation and experiment methods. Optimal cooling fan configuration was proposed, and the safe operational fan airflow volume range at varying working ambient temperatures was determined. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of use of a polypill versus usual care or best practice for primary prevention in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease. by Sue Jowett, Pelham Barton, Andrea Roalfe, Kate Fletcher, F D Richard Hobbs, Richard J McManus, Jonathan Mant

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A Markov model was developed to perform a cost-utility analysis with a one year time cycle and a 10 year time horizon to compare the polypill with usual care and optimal implementation of NICE Guidelines, using patient level data from a retrospective cross-sectional study. …”
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Preparation for Entering a Higher Educational Institution as an Investment Project by V. A. Kataeva, V. R. Masalkina, A. A. Ponomareva

“…The purpose of the study is to develop an algorithm for managing investments in preparation for entering a higher educational institution as an investment project.Materials and methods. The study includes a review of bibliographic sources on the existing methods and approaches to determining the economic efficiency of preparing for admission to a higher educational institution, as well as methods for assessing the effectiveness of investment projects. …”
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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Soluble and Insoluble Dietary Fibers in Whole Grains and Their Health Benefits by Pathumi Ariyarathna, Patryk Mizera, Jarosław Walkowiak, Krzysztof Dziedzic

“…Future research should focus on enhancing the bioavailability and functionality of whole-grain dietary fibers, optimizing the methods by which they are extracted, and exploring their potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.…”
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WiPy-RT: A Fast Ray Tracing Modeling Platform for RIS-Assisted Wireless Channels by Mohammadreza Farashahi, Boon-Chong Seet, Xue Jun Li

“…WiPy-RT features an interactive interface that leverages highly configurable and open-source Python libraries for 3D structures, including PyVista, Trimesh, and PyTorch3D. …”
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Microbial Bioremediation of Petroleum Contaminated Soil: Structural Complexity, Degradation Dynamics and Advanced Remediation Techniques by Pratik Kakde, Jaigopal Sharma

“…This review paper systematically examines the current state of knowledge regarding soil contamination with petroleum hydrocarbons, focusing on diverse sources and the extent of contamination. The investigation encompasses a range of hydrocarbon compounds, including aliphatic and aromatic fractions, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the contamination scenarios. …”
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Hubungan Intensitas Pemanfaatan Perpustakaan Terhadap Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa: Study Kasus pada UPT Perpustakaan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu by Meri Susanti

“…In the process of teaching and learning in the campus lecturers are required to perform optimally the curriculum that has been set in the form of syllabus. …”
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Mapping teacher wellbeing in Slovakia: insights into resilience, relationships, and support needs by Lenka Janik Blaskova, Lenka Janik Blaskova, Liz Winter

“…IntroductionThis study explores subjective wellbeing, resilience, and sources of support in the teaching profession, which sits at the heart of communities and society. …”
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Revolutionizing Hospitality: Unraveling the Transformative Potential of Big Data in Tourism and Hotel Management by Lin Mu, Qianzi Guo, Lin Yang

“…The goals are to analyze traveler behavior and preferences, derive actionable insights from a variety of data sources, and design customized strategies to enhance customer experiences and promote brand loyalty. …”
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Reconstructing In-Cylinder Pressure from Head Vibrations with Signal-to-Signal Deep Learning Architectures by Mateusz Tabaszewski, Grzegorz M. Szymański, Maciej Tabaszewski, Mikołaj Klekowicki

“…Mechanical vibrations generated during machine operation constitute one of the most valuable sources of information about their technical condition. …”
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Managing Blue Light Exposure: Impacts on Sleep Quality and Circadian Health by Alicja Grzelak

“…Introduction: Blue light, a high-energy visible light emitted from natural and artificial sources, plays a crucial role in regulating circadian rhythms and sleep quality. …”
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Study on Mercury Exposure and Different Approaches for the Management of Mercury Toxicity by Praveen Kumar Maddheshiya, Priyanka Bharti, Sarad Kumar Mishra, Kapil Gupta

“…This study explores the sources and routes of mercury exposure to humans, its toxicological effects, and the various methods of phytoremediation and bioremediation to mitigate (Reduce) mercury contamination in the environment. …”
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Investigating muscle protein synthesis using deuterium oxide: The impact of dietary protein interventions across the lifespan by Matthew S. Brook

“…Additionally, replacing protein in the diet with higher‐quality sources or enriching lower protein intakes with leucine can further increase MPS. …”
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Safety Risk Assessment of Double-Line Tunnel Crossings Beneath Existing Tunnels in Complex Strata by Bafeng Ren, Shengbin Hu, Min Hu, Zhi Chen, Hang Lin

“…Key findings include the successful identification and control of major risk sources through refined risk assessment and comprehensive technical measurement. …”
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Effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers Caring for Patients with Filovirus Disease: A Rapid Review. by Mona Hersi, Adrienne Stevens, Pauline Quach, Candyce Hamel, Kednapa Thavorn, Chantelle Garritty, Becky Skidmore, Constanza Vallenas, Susan L Norris, Matthias Egger, Sergey Eremin, Mauricio Ferri, Nahoko Shindo, David Moher

“…<h4>Background</h4>A rapid review, guided by a protocol, was conducted to inform development of the World Health Organization's guideline on personal protective equipment in the context of the ongoing (2013-present) Western African filovirus disease outbreak, with a focus on health care workers directly caring for patients with Ebola or Marburg virus diseases.<h4>Methods</h4>Electronic databases and grey literature sources were searched. …”
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Cost-effective PV panel cleaning system controlled by raspberry PI using image processing by Uçkan Gökhan, Oğuzay Engin

“…Recently, automation systems for technology-equipped renewable energy sources have come to the fore. However, these are often complex and costly. …”
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A Lightweight Dual-Output Vision Transformer for Enhanced Lung Nodule Classification Using CT Images by Menna Allah Mahmoud PhD, Yanhua Wen MD, Yuling Liufu MD, Xiaohuan Pan MD, Ruihua Su MD, Yubao Guan MD

“…Introduction This study evaluates the effectiveness of a lightweight vision transformer (EfficientFormerV2-S2) with a dual-output architecture for lung nodule classification, assessing its performance and generalizability across multiple datasets. Methods The study utilized datasets from three sources: Institution 1 (936 images), Institution 2 (280 images), and a public Zenodo dataset (308 images), comprising adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and benign lesions. …”
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Algorithms for Integrated Object Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks by V. I. Parfenov, T. T. Bui

“…This algorithm will contribute to improving the efficiency of decision making, extending the detection area and increasing the operation duration of the power sources of sensors.Aim. Synthesis and analysis of an integrated algorithm for object detection in wireless sensor networks with a linear topology.Materials and methods. …”
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