Antibacterial Effect of Fixed and Volatile Oils against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria by Tara Faiq M. Salih, Sakar Ahmed Abdullah, Salar Ibrahim Ali, Daryan Kamal Khder

“…plant and herbal extracts as an alternative source of various chemotherapeutic drugs, also to increase antibiotic efficiency by combining with plant extract for obtaining a powerful and broad ?…”
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HEIDEGGER ABOUT THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL INTENTION OF DESCARTES` PHILOSOPHIZING by Anatolii M. Malivskyi

“…Heidegger's heritage takes on a special significance, especially his reflections about the ways of searching and finding a substantial alternative to the technicism in the form of «the other beginning» of philosophizing. …”
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Isolation of cellulolytic bacteria, including actinomycetes, from coffee exocarps in coffee-producing areas in Vietnam by Han B. Bui

“…Therefore, using microorganisms to manufacture natural compost from coffee exocarps is considered a useful and environmentally sound alternative. Results In the course of screening for cellulose-degrading bacteria and actinomycetes, 38 bacterial strains and 18 actinomycetes strains were isolated from 15 coffee exocarp samples in coffee-producing areas in Vietnam. …”
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Overuse Injury, Substance Use, and Resilience in Collegiate Female Athlete by Chelsea L Martin, Ellen Shanley, Chris Harnish, Amy M Knab, Shefali Christopher, Srikant Vallabhajosula, Garrett S Bullock

“…In response, athletes may develop negative coping skills such as substance use. Alternatively, resilience is a modifiable trait that may positively influence response to musculoskeletal injuries and substance use…”
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Enhancing oral cancer treatment via photodynamic therapy: Gold nanoparticle-based delivery system for 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) by Romesa Soomro, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Bachren Azra Saputra, Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah

“…These limitations have spurred the search for alternative therapies, with photodynamic therapy (PDT) gaining recognition for its reduced invasiveness, improved targeting, and better cosmetic outcomes. …”
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Community science as a potential tool to monitor animal demography and human-animal interactions by Laëtitia Maréchal, Raul Lobo, Fintan McAdam, Elizabeth Simpson, Josephine Woolston, Mae Stanley, Teresa Romero, Jenny C. Dunn

“…We provide new insights into using community science methods as potential alternatives to more time-consuming systematic methods. …”
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Effect of short basalt fibers on energy-dissipating properties of lightweight rubberized concrete shear wall by Artem Zaitsev, Evgenii Matiushin, Victoria Shvetsova, Alexander Burukhin, Stepan Konev, Radmir Karamov, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow – 121205, Russia.

“…To enhance the dynamic performance of shear walls, fine-grained rubberized basalt fiber concrete has been proposed as an alternative to conventional concrete. This is a promising material, yet the existing literature lacks an in-depth analysis of its energy dissipation properties. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia in Predialysis Patients: Calcium-Based versus Noncalcium-Based Phosphate Binders by B. L. Goh, A. Soraya, A. Goh, K. L. Ang

“…Hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is often treated with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) despite the fact that CaCO3 is associated with increased calcium load and potentially increased cardiovascular risk. Alternative treatments with noncalcium-based phosphate binders do not increase the calcium load but are more costly. …”
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Home oxygen therapy for Thai preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. What are the predictive factors for successful weaning: a 20-year review by Vipada Grajangdara, Anchalee Limrungsikul, Allan L. Coates, Harutai Kamalaporn

“…Home oxygen therapy (HOT) is an alternative way of respiratory support in infant with BPD. …”
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The Inhibitory Effect of Validamycin A on Aspergillus flavus by Napasawan Plabutong, Supanuch Ekronarongchai, Nattarika Niwetbowornchai, Steven W. Edwards, Sita Virakul, Direkrit Chiewchengchol, Arsa Thammahong

“…We propose that validamycin A could potentially be used in vivo as an alternative treatment for A. flavus infections.…”
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The role of simultaneous stereotactic biopsy and radiofrequency ablation in the management of brain neoplasms in countries with limited financial resources by Mohamed Ashraf Mahmoud, Abdelrahman El Gayar, Shafik T El Molla, Hesham Radwan, Tarek H El Serry, Ashraf Al Abyad

“…In resource-limited settings, RF ablation can be a safe and available alternative to LITT (Laser Interstitial Thermocoagulative Therapy) that can deliver heat to intracranial tumors.…”
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Respiratory Muscle Strength Training for Athletes: A Narrative Review by Thiagarajan Subramanian, Manu Goyal

“…Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) has become an alternative approach to boost athletic performance by improving respiratory function and delaying inspiratory muscle fatigue. …”
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A Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Brentuximab Vedotin in Relapsed or Refractory Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma by Margaret Hux, Denise Zou, Esprit Ma, Peter Sajosi, Andreas Engstrom, Ross Selby, Eugene Benson, Andrew Briggs, Vijayveer Bonthapally

“…Sensitivity analyses of alternative model assumptions provided ICERs ranging from approximately £28 100 to £61 900. …”
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Antifilarial Activity of the Methanolic Extract of Indigofera tinctoria (Fabaceae) on Bovine Parasites (Onchocerca ochengi) by Enock Enock Rakwa, Benoît Bargui Koubala, Bertrand Ndou Mando, Mathieu Djongra, Francis Nveikoueing, Dieudonné Ndjonka

“…Therefore, this study demonstrated the potential antifilarial activity of Indigofera tinctoria and offered an alternative to treating onchocerciasis. Moreover, further studies could be developed in promising new antifilarial sources of the isolated compound and in vivo antifilarial activity of Indigofera tinctoria in the animal model needs to be studied.…”
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Brazilian livestock extensionists attitudes toward different fates for male dairy calves by Karolini Tenffen De-Sousa, Juliana Bernardes Benetton, Luiz Carlos Pinheiro Machado Filho, Maria José Hötzel

“…In general, participants considered the fate of male dairy calves a complex issue, suggesting the need for more than one alternative to address it effectively. However, extensionists acknowledged not discussing the topic with farmers, indicating a potential lack of awareness or interest in the issue. …”
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Evaluating urban intersections: a comparative study of roundabouts versus protected U-turns—which is better? by Nawaf Alnawmasi, Hisham Jashami, Qiuqi Cai

“…However, in high-traffic conditions, roundabouts can become less efficient, leading to increased congestion. Alternatively, protected U-turns, which are a relatively modern approach, are designed to handle high traffic volumes more effectively. …”
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Examining Effective Strategies for Improving Sexual Satisfaction in Women during Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Review Study by Farzaneh Rahimi, Mahshid Moenimehr, Fariba Slam

“…Various nursing and midwifery interventions have been used as alternative therapeutic methods to improve sexual satisfaction in women during pregnancy and after childbirth, and this study aims to review and summarize these interventions. …”
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A Polymer-Binder-Free Approach to Creating Functional LiFePO₄ Cathodes by Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal-Derived Ion-Conductive Binders by Daniela M. Josepetti, Maria Forsyth, Patrick C. Howlett, Hiroyuki Ueda

“…Increasing efforts are focused on improving their energy density and safety by replacing current materials with more efficient and safer alternatives. In this context, binary composites of organic ionic plastic crystals (OIPCs) and lithium salts show promise due to their impressive mechanical properties and ionic conductivity. …”
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Histological and radiographic assessment of the regenerative potential of sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) as a novel direct pulp capping material in an animal model by Mostafa Kamel Mohamed, Mohamed Abdelfattah Abdelrahman, Abdel-Razik Hashem Abdel-Razik, Ahmad Abdel Hamid Elheeny

“…SHMP may be a suitable alternative material for DPC in the treatment of immature permanent teeth.…”
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Evaluating multiannual sedimentary nutrient retention in agricultural two-stage channels by Kaisa Västilä, Tom Jilbert

“…Abstract The two-stage channel (TSC) design with a vegetated man-made floodplain has been recommended as an alternative to conventional re-dredging for managing suspended sediment (SS) and nutrient loads in agricultural streams. …”
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