Goal-oriented care for patients with chronic conditions or multimorbidity in primary care: A scoping review and concept analysis. by Dagje Boeykens, Pauline Boeckxstaens, An De Sutter, Lies Lahousse, Peter Pype, Patricia De Vriendt, Dominique Van de Velde, Primary Care Academy

“…The concept of goal-oriented care is proposed as an alternative way of providing care as meeting patients' goals could have potential benefits. …”
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Determinants of South African Asset Market Co-Movement: Evidence from Investor Sentiment and Changing Market Conditions by Fabian Moodley, Sune Ferreira-Schenk, Kago Matlhaku

“…Accordingly, this study investigates the effect of investor sentiment on the co-movement of South African multi-asset markets by introducing alternating market conditions. The Markov regime-switching autoregressive (MS-AR) model and Markov regime-switching vector autoregressive (MS-VAR) model impulse response function are used from 2007 March to January 2024. …”
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Economic consequences of the phenomenon of uberization on the example of the services of selected carriers in the transport industry by Nina Stępnicka, Grygorii Monastyrskyi, Beata Sadowska, Robert Walasek, Paulina Wiączek, Grzegorz Zimon

“…The results of the study showed that BlaBlaCar services are a cheaper alternative to other means of transportation, i.e., public transport (Polskie Koleje Państwowe, PKP Intercity) and bus connections, although not always. …”
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Moringa oleifera Flower Extract Suppresses the Activation of Inflammatory Mediators in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages via NF-κB Pathway by Woan Sean Tan, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Govindarajan Karthivashan, Sharida Fakurazi

“…(M. oleifera) possess highest concentration of antioxidant bioactive compounds and is anticipated to be used as an alternative medicine for inflammation. In the present study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of 80% hydroethanolic extract of M. oleifera flower on proinflammatory mediators and cytokines produced in lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced RAW 264.7 macrophages. …”
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Nutritional Potential of Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam. Almonds as Compared to Some Oilseeds from Morocco: Evidence from Proximate Composition, Mineral Profiling, and Oil Physicochemical... by Hasna Ait Bouzid, Laila Bijla, Mohamed Ibourki, Abderrahim Asbbane, El Hassan Sakar, Jamal Koubachi, Said Gharby

“…In conclusion, ZLA could be considered an alternative source of vegetable oils and protein as well as other various applications.…”
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Attitudes and Practices Surrounding Opioid Prescriptions following Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius and Ankle Fractures: A Survey of the Canadian Orthopaedic Assoc... by Jihad A. Abouali, Evan D. Curd, Xin Y. Mei, Ujash Sheth, Moin Khan, Darren de SA, Vehniah K. Tjong, Jesleen Rana

“…Most respondents desired further education on topics such as procedure-based opioid-prescribing protocols (74.2%), alternative pain management strategies (69.7%), and mechanisms of opioid addiction (49.0%). …”
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A High Protein Diet Has No Harmful Effects: A One-Year Crossover Study in Resistance-Trained Males by Jose Antonio, Anya Ellerbroek, Tobin Silver, Leonel Vargas, Armando Tamayo, Richard Buehn, Corey A. Peacock

“…In a randomized crossover design, subjects consumed their habitual or normal diet for 2 months and 4 months and alternated that with a higher protein diet (>3 g/kg/d) for 2 months and 4 months. …”
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A Vaginal Inlay for Reduction of Stress Urinary Incontinence: Outcome of a Randomized Clinical Trial and Four User Acceptance Studies by Aino Fianu Jonasson, Karin Bryder, Elisabeth Sthengel

“…It can be concluded that Efemia is a safe, well-tolerated, and effective alternative for reducing SUI, both in everyday life and during physical exercise.…”
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Innovative bio-inspired solar cells using fly ash-based dye-sensitized cells with fruit extract enhancements and Averrhoa bilimbi electrolyte by Retyo Wizi Nafa Utami, Tresna Dewi, Indrayani Indrayani

“…Traditional silicon-based photovoltaic cells, which have plateaued at 27% efficiency, are costly and environmentally unfriendly, leading to the demand for alternatives like DSSCs, which offer lower production costs, flexibility, and effective performance in diffuse light. …”
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TEACHING AND ASSESSING INDEPENDENT LISTENING IN AN ONLINE COURSE FOR TRANSLATION MAJORS by Olga G. Kvasova, Nataliia K. Liamzina, Roksoliana I. Radchuk, Yulia I. Trykashna

“…Logs/journals/portfolios belong to alternative assessments, which are still innovative and under-researched in language pedagogy, although reflecting the much-welcomed shift from assessment of learning towards assessment for learning.  …”
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Tocilizumab, an Exploratory Treatment for Severe COVID-19 Patients by Yong Wang, Yongfeng Chen, Xiangdong Zhou

“…Tocilizumab (TCZ), a monoclonal antibody that targets the interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor, was approved as an alternative treatment for severe COVID-19 patients despite limited real-world clinical data in China. …”
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Green and High Throughput Assay Using 96-Microwell Base to Determine Metformin Hydrochloride in the Tablet Dosage Form by Mohammed Alqarni, Atheer Alshehri, Bayan Almalki, Refah Althumali, Maram Alghamdi, Rawan Alqahtani, Safia G. Alotibi, Ali Alqarni, Adel H. Awad, Ibrahim A. Naguib

“…Therefore, these advantages make them suitable and rapid alternatives method to current methods for routine metformin analysis in quality control laboratories.…”
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Role of Ketamine in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders by Sahar Derakhshanian, Maxine Zhou, Alexander Rath, Rachel Barlow, Sarah Bertrand, Caroline DeGraw, Christopher Lee, Jamal Hasoon, Alan D. Kaye

“…Intranasal esketamine is a new FDA-approved alternative with rapid benefit for TRD, which has also shown a rapid reduction in suicidal ideation while maintaining a favorable side-effect profile. …”
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Surgical management of a lateral sphenoid sinus encephalocele: 2-Dimensional operative video by Ryan W. Sindewald, Michael G. Brandel, Arvin R. Wali, Carol H. Yan, David R. Santiago-Dieppa

“…Postoperative follow up demonstrated viable nasoseptal graft without evidence of CSF leak.For patients with favorable anatomy, an extended sphenoidotomy approach to lateral sphenoid sinus encephalocele resection is a preferred alternative to the transpterygoid approach. This surgical video demonstrates the technique for managing lateral sphenoid sinus encephaloceles occupying Sternberg's canal, including endonasal approach, encephalocele resection and posterior sphenoid wall repair.…”
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TiO2 Nanocoatings with Controllable Crystal Type and Nanoscale Topography on Zirconia Implants to Accelerate Bone Formation by Nan Li, Zhichao Liu, Guanqi Liu, Zhi Wang, Xianwei Guo, Chuanbin Guo, Jianmin Han

“…In dentistry, zirconia implants have emerged as a promising alternative for replacing missing teeth due to their superior aesthetic performance and chemical stability. …”
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The Effects of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) in Rhinosinusitis Subjects: A Systematic Review by Muhamad Najmi Muhamad Najemudin, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof

“…Conclusion: Nigella Sativa demonstrates anti-inflammatory, anti-histaminic, and antimicrobial properties, aiding in alleviating symptoms of allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis. 10 to 100 mg/kg/day Nigella Sativa is proposed to be considered as the optimum dose range as an alternative to conventional drugs such as montelukast, mometasone furoate, and dexamethasone due to its minimal side effects. …”
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Impacts on Indian Agriculture Due To Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention Using Agroclimatic Indices by Nina Grant, Alan Robock, Lili Xia, Jyoti Singh, Brendan Clark

“…The world is far from meeting crucial climate targets, prompting the exploration of alternative strategies such as stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI) to reduce the impacts. …”
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Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts in the manufacturing process of thermoelectric coolers: A life-cycle impact perspective by Hyo Young Kim, Jeong Eun Kim, Daehyun Wee

“…This study suggests that alternatives to alumina plates that are more environmentally friendly should continue to be explored along with process improvements such as fast heating rate or sintering aids.…”
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The external validity of machine learning-based prediction scores from hematological parameters of COVID-19: A study using hospital records from Brazil, Italy, and Western Europe. by Ali Safdari, Chanda Sai Keshav, Deepanshu Mody, Kshitij Verma, Utsav Kaushal, Vaadeendra Kumar Burra, Sibnath Ray, Debashree Bandyopadhyay

“…The gold standard for COVID-19 detection, quantitative-Real-Time-Polymerase-Chain-Reaction (qRT-PCR), is expensive and time-consuming. Alternatively, haematology-based detections were fast and near-accurate, although those were less explored. …”
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MoodMover: Development and usability testing of an mHealth physical activity intervention for depression by Yiling Tang, Madelaine Gierc, Henry La, Juehee Kim, Sam Liu, Raymond W Lam, Eli Puterman, Guy Faulkner

“…An application(app)-based intervention to promote PA among individuals with depression may be a viable alternative or adjunct to conventional treatments offering increased accessibility. …”
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