Factors associated with ABCDEF bundle implementation for critically ill patients: An international cross-sectional survey in 54 countries by Junpei Haruna, Takeshi Unoki, Keibun Liu, Kensuke Nakamura, Shigeaki Inoue, Osamu Nishida

“…Conclusions: The overall low ABCDEF bundle implementation rates necessitate action. As factors associated with its implementation vary according to national income level, tailored strategies are essential for improving ICU care quality. …”
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Three-Dimensional Physical Simulation of Heavy Oil Exploitation by Hot Solvent Injection by Yang Liu, Rui Han, Songyan Li, Ishaq Ahmad

“…To improve the thermal effects of solvents on heavy oil reservoirs and realize the combined action of multiple flooding mechanisms, such as solvent heating and extraction, without steam mixing, based on the M Block heavy oil reservoir in Canada, three sets of comparative hot solvent-assisted gravity drainage experiments under different temperatures and pressures were carried out through an indoor three-dimensional (3D) physical simulation device. …”
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eHealth Literacy and Cyberchondria Severity Among Undergraduate Students: Mixed Methods Study by Wan -Chen Hsu

“…Future research should examine how college students move from self-awareness to actionable change and the development of critical health literacy, which are essential for effective digital health engagement.…”
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A model of the artificial metastasis of human epidermoid carcinoma A431 in nude mice for examination of the oncolytic activity of vaccinia virus by G. V. Kochneva, A. A. Grazhdantseva, G. F. Sivolobova, A. V. Tkacheva, A. N. Shvalov, A. Yu. Unusova, E. I. Ryabchikova, S. V. Netesov

“…Our study showed that the attenuated VACV administered by the peripheral route not only is able to destroy the primary tumor, but also has a distinct antimeta­static action.…”
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The dipeptide carnosine alleviates acute pancreatitis in an experimental model by Heresh Rezaei, Saeed Heidari, Mohammad Mehdi Ommati, Babak Taheri, Forouzan Khodaei, Mohammad Ali Dehghani, Ayeh Rowhanirad, Azadeh Veisi-Goshtasb, Zahra Honarpishefard, Negar Azarpira, Hossein Niknahad, Reza Heidari

“…These findings suggest that carnosine is a protective agent in pancreatitis, with its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties playing a pivotal role in its mechanisms of action. Further research is needed to confirm these protective effects in clinical studies and assess carnosine safety in AP.…”
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The Effectiveness of Self-Care in Diabetics on Self-Insulin Administration and Behavioral Markers Among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes by Ochappan Selvarajan, Kannan Rajendran, A. Helen Mary Perdita

“…Diabetes education is essential, but patients must fully realize its benefits through action or self-care activities. Objectives: The objective of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of self-care in diabetics on self-insulin administration and behavioral markers among adolescents with type I diabetes. …”
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Mechanisms underlying the effects of cyanogenesis on development and reproduction of Tetranychus urticae: Insights from enzyme activity and gene expression aspects by Mufeng Wu, Xiao Liang, Ying Liu, Chunling Wu, Xingkui An, Zihua Zhao, Guifeng Hao, Ijiti Oluwole Gregory, Zhihong Li, Qing Chen

“…Additionally, the physiological- and biochemical-based mode of action of HCN were seldom determined. To fill those knowledge gaps, the two-spotted spider mite (TSSM), Tetranychus urticae, was used as a model organism to elucidate the toxic mechanism of HCN. …”
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20-HETE mediates Ang II-induced cardiac hypertrophy via ROS and Ca2+ signaling in H9c2 cells by Jingyi Han, Jiaojiao Li, Lianlian Liu, Kaiyuan Li, Chun Zhang, Yong Han

“…These findings suggested that targeting 20-HETE reduction or blocking its receptor action could offer a novel therapeutic approach for cardiovascular diseases associated with Ang II.…”
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Urban Dealing with Pandemic: Comparative Responses on Spanish Flu and the Covid-19 Era in Indonesia by Pulung Sumantri, Ahmad Muhajir, Taslim Batubara

“…This article also aims at understanding how the Indonesian people are handling pandemics, both the Spanish Flu and the Covid-19 pandemics. The action taken by the government in tackling the Spanish flu and Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia is to issue regulations to reduce activities in the public domain. …”
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Iranian Pediatric COVID-19 Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics by Shahnaz Armin, Mohammadreza Mirkarimi, Zahra Pourmoghaddas, Marjan Tariverdi, Azadeh Jafrasteh, Noushin Marhamati, Armin Shirvani, Abdollah Karimi, Sedigheh Rafiei Tabatabaei, Roxana Mansour Ghanaei, SeyedAlireza Fahimzad, Fariba Shirvani, Seyedeh Mahsan Hoseini-Alfatemi

“…In this study, most of the children who died had an underlying disease, so timely care and action is important in them. Most children admitted to our study received antibiotics and were prescribed antivirals and steroids for a smaller number. …”
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Benchtop 1H NMR spectroscopy as a practical tool for characterization of chemically ex-changing systems in Ascorbic acid by Sevil Cikrikci

“…Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra and its action on characterization of pH dependent systems are among the most useful tools in spectroscopic techniques. …”
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Anti-furfurative comparison of Kesh Kanti-Herbal Shampoos and synthetic shampoos against Malassezia furfur for dandruff management by Acharya Balkrishna, Nem Kumar Ngpoore, Harshita Jonwal, Savita Lochab, Anurag Varshney

“…However, a single 3-minute shampoo contact followed by a prolonged recovery of 72 h revealed SYN_01 and KETO with maximal antifungal action. In contrast, herbal shampoos were as effective as synthetic options when M. furfur was subjected to 3-minute shampoo contact every 24 h with intermittent recovery. …”
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Persistence of gastrointestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis: study protocol for a three-arm randomised controlled trial (SOMA.GUT-RCT) by Ansgar W Lohse, Bernd Löwe, Kerstin Maehder, Yvonne Nestoriuc, Antonia Zapf, Eik Vettorazzi, Viola Andresen, Sina Hübener, Luisa Peters

“…The study will shed light onto the efficacy and mechanisms of action of a targeted expectation management intervention for persistent gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with UC and IBS. …”
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Home delivery among women who receive antenatal care in Ethiopia, design-based logistic regression analysis by Yimer Seid Yimer, Tariku Tesfaye, Awgichew Kifle Zemelak, Solomon Emyu Ferede

“…Increased coverage of ANC is advised to improve institutional delivery, which in turn prevents maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.Patients and methods We used data from the Performance Monitoring for Action Ethiopia panel study, which followed pregnant women 1 year through post partum. …”
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TO EVALUATION TEST OF QUALITY OF MAGNETIC FLUIDS FOR MAGNETOFLUID DEVICES by V. G. Bashtovoi, A. G. Reks, S. V. Klimovich, O. Yu. Volkova

“…The procedure is developed on the basis of analysis of magnetic force variation in time under the action of non-uniform field of permanent magnets. …”
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Formation and development of special police units: a retrospective analysis by K. O. Chyshko, R. S. Pinchuk

“…Stage I (1709–1917) – formation of the land militia, which can be considered the first example of the existence of modern special police units; Stage II (1917–1941) – characterised by the creation of Ukrainian voluntary militia and military formations; Stage III (1941–1978) – a period of stagnation in the history of the formation of special police units due to the events of the First and Second World Wars; Stage IV (1978–1991) – creation of the first special unit in the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR at the official level – a special police detachment; Stage V (1991–2014) – associated with Ukraine’s independence and the creation of Berkut special police unit, Titan special police unit, Sokil rapid response unit; Stage VI (2014 – present) – formation of special police units that actively participate in armed conflicts; this stage was influenced by three key events: 1) the anti-terrorist operation in eastern Ukraine, which was later called the “Joint Forces Operation”, which led to the creation of a number of volunteer special units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine; 2) the creation of the National Police of Ukraine and the formation of special units within its structure (the Rapid Action Corps, the Special Police Patrol Service and the Tactical Response Unit); 3) Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which led to the creation of a militarised special police unit, the “Luty” Joint Assault Brigade of the National Police of Ukraine and the “Safari” assault regiment of the National Police.…”
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CAN WE PREDICT INCIPIENT DIABETES MELLITUS IN PATIENTS WITH TRANSFUSION DEPENDENT β-THALASSEMIA (β-TDT) REFERRED WITH A HISTORY OF PREDIABETES? by Vincenzo De Sanctis, Ashraf Soliman, Shahina Daar, Ploutarchos Tzoulis, Christos Kattamis

“…Conclusions: Progressive β-cell failure, peripheral resistance to the action of insulin and reduction of oDI were the principal factors responsible for the progression from prediabetes to incipient DM. …”
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Total flavonoids isolated from Eucommia ulmoides can alleviate bone loss and regulate intestinal microbiota in ovariectomized rats by Baocang Yin, Baocang Yin, Mingzhen Yang, Mingzhen Yang, Bowen Wang, Bowen Wang, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Ningli Li, Ningli Li, Qin Li, Yingying Li, Cory J. Xian, Tiejun Li, Tiejun Li, Yuankun Zhai, Yuankun Zhai

“…Modern pharmacological research has proved that E. ulmoides could prohibit the occurrence of osteoporosis and arthritis.AimTo investigate the effect and action mechanism of total flavonoids isolated from the leaves of E. ulmoides (TFEL) on bone loss in ovariectomized (OVX) rats, and to study its effect on intestinal flora.Materials and methodsThe 3-month-old female rats were randomly divided into six groups: sham operation group, OVX model group, estradiol group, TFEL low (TFEL-L) (50), mid (-M) (100) and high (-H) (200 mg/kg/d) dose groups. …”
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An Improved iTransformer with RevIN and SSA for Greenhouse Soil Temperature Prediction by Fahai Wang, Yiqun Wang, Wenbai Chen, Chunjiang Zhao

“…Ultimately, ReSSA-iTransformer not only provides dependable soil temperature forecasts but also delivers actionable insights, thereby facilitating enhanced greenhouse management practices.…”
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Effect of Apical Preparation on Different Needle Depth Penetration. by Samara Gurgis Essa, Razawa Kareem Saeed, Diyar Khalid Baker

“… Introduction: Irrigation is a fundamental part of endodontic debridement as because it allows for cleaning beyond what might be accomplished by root canal instrumentation. The flushing action produced by the irrigant and the penetration of the irrigant is not dependent only on the anatomy of the root canal system, but also on the depth of placement, system of delivery, the volume and fluid properties of the irrigant. …”
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