Impact of hydroxyurea on clinical and biological parameters of sickle cell anemia in children in Abidjan by MIREILLE YAYO- AYE, Adia Eusèbe Adjambri, Boidy Kouakou, Rebecca N'guessan-Blao, Louis Missa Adjé, Taïratou Kamagaté, Vincent Yapo, Duni Sawadogo

“…Treatment with hydroxyurea remains an effective alternative. The aim of our study is to contribute to improving the management of children with sickle cell disease. …”
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Validation of a Simple and Robust Liebermann–Burchard Colorimetric Method for the Assay of Cholesterol in Selected Milk Products in Ghana by Joseph K. Adu, Cedric D. K. Amengor, Naomi Kabiri, Emmanuel Orman, Stella Abla Gameli Patamia, Bernice Korkor Okrah

“…The use of Liebermann–Burchard reaction in this study has been explored to develop a simple, reliable, and robust quantitative colorimetric method to assay cholesterol, and hence provide a good alternative to chromatographic methods. The developed method was validated and used to determine the contents of cholesterol in selected dairy products on the Kumasi Metropolis market. …”
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Application of Anchoring Technique in Unilateral Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Neurologically Intact Kümmell’s Disease by Rongqing Qin, Xing Zhang, Hongpeng Liu, Bing Zhou, Pin Zhou, Chuanliang Hu

“…We considered that the anchoring technique in unilateral PVP could provide an effective and safe alternative for neurologically intact Kümmell’s disease.…”
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Expectorant Effects of <i>Atractylodes japonica</i> Koidz. ex Kitam Root Extracts on Particulate Matter-Induced Pulmonary Injury in Mice by Junho Lee, Sana Mansoor, Jeongjun Lee, Hunsuk Chung, Young-Sam Kwon, Khawaja Muhammad Imran Bashir, Jae-Suk Choi, Sae-Kwang Ku

“…The results of this study highlight the fact that AJ could act as a promising alternative for respiratory protection, with potential applications as a functional food ingredient. …”
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Chitosan nano-formulation enhances stability and bactericidal activity of the lytic phage HK6 by Hasnaa R. Temsaah, Karim Abdelkader, Amr E. Ahmed, Nada Elgiddawy, Zienab E. Eldin, Hend Ali Elshebrawy, Nahed Gomaa Kasem, Fatma A. El-Gohary, Ahmed. F. Azmy

“…Conclusion This suggests that the phage HK6 encapsulated CS-NPs exhibit potentiality as biocontrol agents against resistant microorganisms offering an alternative to phage alone. Graphical Abstract…”
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Effect of Intercropping Beans with Maize and Botanical Extract on Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infestation by Clovis Bessong Tanyi, Raymond Ndip Nkongho, Justin Nambangia Okolle, Aaron Suh Tening, Christopher Ngosong

“…Overall, the West African black pepper extract and beans push cropping systems demonstrated efficacy as viable sustainable alternative control measures for the invasive fall armyworm in maize fields.…”
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Effect of Al contents on the microstructure and cavitation erosion resistance of TiSiN/NiTiAlxCrCoN nanomultilayer films by Hongjuan Yan, Fangying Cheng, Zhaoliang Dou, Lina Si, Ye Yang, Fengbin Liu

“…The study showed that the solid solution strength and the alternating stress field enhance the properties of the TiSiN/NiTiAl _x CrCoN nanomultilayer films.…”
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Automation of quantum dot measurement analysis via explainable machine learning by Daniel Schug, Tyler J Kovach, M A Wolfe, Jared Benson, Sanghyeok Park, J P Dodson, J Corrigan, M A Eriksson, Justyna P Zwolak

“…Here we propose an alternative vectorization method that involves mathematical modeling of synthetic triangles to mimic the experimental data. …”
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Ceftazidime-Avibactam Versus Colistin for the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Infections: A Multicenter Cohort Study by Thamer A. Almangour, Zakiyah Alkherb, Leen Ghonem, Mohammed Al Musawa, Abdullah Almohaizeie, Sara Almuhisen, Aminah Alharbi, Nader Damfu, Doaa Aljefri, Jeelan Alghaith, Awaly Alfozan, Ahlam Alghamdi, Ahmad Aljabri, Abdullah A. Alhifany, Mohammed Alessa, Yazed Saleh Alsowaida

“…Thus, CAZ-AVI could be a better alternative for treating MDR <i>P. aeruginosa</i> infections.…”
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Transcatheter Approach for Critical Pulmonary Stenosis or Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum in Young Infants Using the Simmons Catheter by Jian Wang, Jing Sun, Jian Shen, Jianping Yang, Ling Yang, Pengjun Zhao, Sun Chen

“…Therefore, the Simmons catheter could be an alternative catheter when entering through the RVOT in young infants, especially neonates with low birth weight.…”
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Efficacy of Air and Oxygen Micro-nano Bubble Waters Against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Impacts on Postharvest Quality of ‘Fan Retief’ Guava Fruit by Harold K. Malahlela, Zinash A. Belay, Rebogile R. Mphahlele, Oluwafemi James Caleb

“…This study focused on the application of micro-nano bubbles (MNBs) water generated using air or oxygen (O2), as an alternative to chlorine-based wash for fruits. For the in vitro and in vivo investigation, 106 spore or conidia/mL Colletotrichum gloeosporioides suspension was used, and treated with solutions of air- or O2-MNB for 30- or 60-min, sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), and untreated (as control). …”
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Moringa oleifera seed meal as a sustainable fishmeal substitute: Growth and health implications for Cirrhinus mrigala by Sadia Tabassum, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Shafaqat Ali, Pallab K. Sarker, Khalid A. Al-Ghanim, Lalarukh

“…However, the scarcity of fishmeal necessitates the development of sustainable aquaculture solutions utilizing affordable plant-based alternatives. This study explores the impact of replacing fishmeal with varying levels of Moringa oleifera seed meal (MOSM) such as 0 %, 10 %, 20 %, 30 %, 40 %, and 50 %, on the growth, hematological indices, carcass composition, nutrient digestibility, and mineral status of Cirrhinus mrigala (6.75 ± 0.03 g/fish). …”
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The Effect of Polyurethane Film Versus Apis Dorsata Honey Spray for Wound Dressing Following Long Bone Fractures Osteosynthesis by Surianty Shafei, Mohd Ariff Sharifudin, Shaifuzain Ab Rahman, Abdul Nawfar Sadagatullah

“…Apis dorsata honey is a safe alternative dressing that is comparable to polyurethane film as a dressing material following long bone fracture osteosynthesis.…”
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Treatment of Miller I Mandibular Gingival Recessions Using PRF vs. Connective Graft by Hernan S. Garzon, Camilo Alfonso, Francisco J. Vega, Andrea García, Ana Muñoz, Gustavo Jaimes, Katherine Isaza, Katherine Rivera

“…Considering the morbidity resulting from taking CTG, different alternative biomaterials have been described, including plasma-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane. …”
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Experimental investigation of the mechanical properties of Al6061-TiB2-fly ash reinforced monolithic and hybrid composites by K Nithesh, Karthik B M, Sathyashankara Sharma, Gajanan Anne, Ananda Hegde

“…The results indicate that the hybrid composites provide a cost-effective solution with enhanced mechanical properties, making them a more economical and efficient alternative to monolithic composites reinforced solely with TiB _2 .…”
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Comparative impact of synthetic and natural animal-derived carotenoids on growth, feed utilization, and pigment enhancement in Amphiprion ocellaris by Dung Van Tran, Trang Le Thi Tran, Nam Xuan Doan, Thanh Trung Dang, Nhan Thai Hua, Hung Quoc Pham

“…This research highlights that supplementing with natural carotenoids from shrimp shells and copepods is a viable and effective method to augment growth and coloration in clownfish, suggesting a potential alternative to synthetic astaxanthin to elevate the quality and commercial value of farmed marine ornamental fish. …”
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Advancing the solar cooking revolution: Insights into the evolving landscape of solar PV-based electric cooking by Flavio Odoi-Yorke, Richard Opoku, Francis Davis, George Yaw Obeng

“…Among these, electric cooking (e-cooking) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional cooking methods. This study employed a systematic review and bibliometric analysis to investigate emerging trends and advancements in solar PV-based e-cooking technology. …”
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Evaluation of a user‐friendly CSDS cage apparatus for studying depressive‐like behaviors in rodents by Hao Zhang, Dongmei Gao, Minghu Hu, Wanqing Zhou, Muxuan Han, Ya Sun, Yang Zhang, Jieqiong Wang, Mingzhou Gao

“…The consistent results from multiple behavioral tests also supported real‐world application of the apparatus, offering researchers a promising alternative to conventional rodent cages.…”
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Comparative analysis of hull steel corrosion in tropical marine atmosphere: Correlation between indoor simulations and outdoor exposures by Feng Gao, Caifu Yang, Weiyi Wang, Yajun Pang, Naipeng Zhou, Jian Li, Xiaobing Luo, Feng Chai

“…However, this approach has limitations due to its lengthy testing periods and excessive costs. As an efficient alternative, laboratory-based accelerated corrosion tests provide a means to predict the corrosion behavior and service life of materials under long-term outdoor exposure. …”
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Design and Development of a Pine Needle Briquetting Machine for the Uttarakhand Region of India by Tejas Pramod Naik, Soumyajeet Jaiswal, Inderdeep Singh, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Ayush Joshi

“…Briquetting machines reduce forest fires by reducing dependency on wood from forests for fuel while simultaneously lowering carbon emissions by using biomass or agricultural waste as alternative fuel sources. This dual benefit protects forests and helps battle climate change and local air pollution, making it a long-term option for environmental protection. …”
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