Assessing water dependencies and risks in Dutch industries: Distribution, consumption and future challenges by C.J. Teo, J. Poinapen, J.A.M.H. Hofman, T. Wintgens

“…This study suggested areas for further exploration such as exploring different circular water strategies, industrial symbiosis, leveraging digital technology for optimising water management, and utilising alternative water sources.…”
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Cost-effectiveness of targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) for detection of tuberculosis drug resistance in India, South Africa and Georgia: a modeling analysisResearch in co... by Suvesh Shrestha, Angelina Addae, Cecily Miller, Nazir Ismail, Alice Zwerling

“…Summary: Background: Targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) is promising alternative to phenotypic drug susceptibility testing (pDST) for detecting drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB). …”
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Sub-seasonal Patterns of PM10 and Black Carbon in a Coastal City: A Case Study of Salé, Morocco by Anas Otmani, Abdeslam Lachhab, Abdelfettah Benchrif, Mounia Tahri, Mohamed Azougagh, Mohammed El Bouch, El Mahjoub Chakir

“…Mitigating traffic emissions and promoting alternative energy sources can improve air quality in Salé. …”
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Résistances romaines au personnalisme ? La condamnation de la trilogie romanesque de Luc Estang by Frédéric Gugelot

“…Des catholiques ont le sentiment qu’un moment unique offre la possibilité de renouer les liens entre le catholicisme et la modernité en changeant le contenu de la culture alternative à la modernité que l’Église propose. Cette littérature s’inscrit dans une tentative prophétique de retrouvailles entre l’Église et le peuple. …”
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Usage des biopesticides en substitution aux pesticides de synthèse au Burkina Faso : une adoption limitée by Ouedraogo Odette, Nikiema Aude, Margetic Christine

“…Cet article examine la diffusion des biopesticides comme alternative aux pesticides de synthèse et les limites à leur adoption. …”
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Efficacy of Amflow®, a Real-Time-Portable Feedback Device for Delivering Appropriate Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomised, Controlled, Cross-Over Simulation Study by Jong Won Kim, Sang O Park, Kyeong Ryong Lee, Dae Young Hong, Kwang Je Baek

“…Using a SB with or without Amflow® alternately, participants delivered ventilations to test lungs connected to a gas flow analyser in each of three different scenarios: acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; 315–385 ml ranges for 350 ml target VT, with 20 breaths/min); cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR; 450–550 ml ranges for 500 ml target VT with 10 breaths/min); and adult head trauma (630–770 ml ranges for 700 ml target VT with 15 breaths/min). …”
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Exploring the functional diversity and metabolic activities of the human gut microbiome in Thai adults in response to a prebiotic diet by Amornthep Kingkaw, Preecha Patumcharoenpol, Narissara Suratannon, Massalin Nakphaichit, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Wanwipa Vongsangnak

“…Copra meal hydrolysate (CMH) is alternatively used as a gut health supplement. However, the functional diversity and metabolic activities in gut microbiome in relation to CMH treatment remain largely unknown. …”
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Comparison of the dimensional accuracy of two polyvinyl siloxane putty-wash techniques and digital impressions for single implants adjacent to tooth crown preparations by Hamidreza Rajati Haghi, Hossein Dashti, Saeid Sabzevari, Amineh Khoshbakhti, Alireza Dankoub

“…The two-step putty-wash method offers a reliable alternative when digital tools are unavailable.…”
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Bio-energy auditing, system productivity, energy efficiencies and economics of different direct-seeded basmati rice-based cropping systems and nutrient management options by Rakesh Kumar Verma, Yashbir Singh Shivay, Radha Prasanna, Prakash Chand Ghasal, Chiter Mal Parihar, Mukesh Choudhary, Raghavendra Madar

“…Abstract Background Diversification, intensification, new water and integrated nutrient management methods of rice-based cropping systems are being advocated as an alternative to the water-intensive nature of conventional rice cultivation in north-western India to address the issues of decline in the productivity, energy and nutritional scarcity and deteriorating soil fertility. …”
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Deep Learning for Discrimination of Early Spinal Tuberculosis from Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture on CT by Liu W, Wang J, Lei Y, Liu P, Han Z, Wang S, Liu B

“…These models offer a promising alternative to traditional imaging and invasive procedures, potentially promoting early and accurate diagnosis, reducing healthcare costs, and improving patient outcomes. …”
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Messaging with appeal to intrinsic or relational values shows potential to shift demand for wildlife as pets by Harry Marshall, Nigel J. Collar, Alexander C. Lees, Andrew Moss, Pramana Yuda, Stuart J. Marsden

“…Effective messaging should focus on the negative impacts of over‐exploitation on Indonesia's wildlife and/or national heritage, and on the positive aspects of sustainable captive‐bred alternatives, and be transmitted via multiple media, including local and faith leaders (choice varying geographically), to maximise outreach to the diverse bird‐keeping community. …”
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Relationship between body volume and rib eye area in Colombian buffalo cattle by Sebastián Pineda-Sierra, Divier Antonio Agudelo-Gómez, Edison Julián Ramírez-Toro, Diana Carolina Solano-Suárez, Andrés Felipe Pérez-Rojo

“…Therefore, searching for alternatives that facilitate REA estimation is crucial for livestock producers. …”
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Surgical resection versus thermal ablation after intra-arterial conversion therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter retrospective one as per the STROBE guid... by Yusen Du, Chao An, Wendao Liu

“…TA: 8.6%; p = 0.320).Conclusions TA might be an acceptable first-line alternative to SR after patients with uHCC receive ICT, especially patients unsuitable for SR. …”
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Arthroscopic all-inside wrapping repair of lateral meniscus bucket-handle tears: clinical and imaging outcomes by Kun-Hui Chen, Hsuan-Hsiao Ma, Alisan Fu, Hsin-Yi Wang, Hsiao-Li Ma, En-Rung Chiang

“…Conclusions The all-inside wrapping repair technique demonstrated favorable outcomes in patients with lateral BHTs and can be used as a viable alternative.…”
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Areawide management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), using selected cover crop plants by Robert L. Meagher, Rodney N. Nagoshi, Shelby J. Fleischer, John K. Westbrook, David L. Wright, J. Bradley Morris, James T. Brown, Amy J. Rowley

“…Moench], a standard cover crop in Florida, and two alternative cover crops, sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) and cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) …”
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Ultra-fast biparametric MRI in prostate cancer assessment: Diagnostic performance and image quality compared to conventional multiparametric MRI by Antonia M. Pausch, Vivien Filleböck, Clara Elsner, Niels J. Rupp, Daniel Eberli, Andreas M. Hötker

“…Conclusion: Deep-learning-assisted ultra-fast bpMRI protocols offer a promising alternative to conventional mpMRI for diagnosing csPCa in biopsy-naïve patients with comparable inter-reader agreement and diagnostic performance at superior image quality. …”
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Floating-embedded stems reduce tibial stress shielding in total knee revision arthroplasty by Dominic Schaefer, Artur Barsumyan, Kambiz Roshanghias, Jan Adriaan Graw, Christian Soost, Wolfgang Richter, Jonas Knoche, Arne Ohrndorf, Rene Burchard

“…This technique could be a viable alternative to prevent early aseptic loosening and should be examined in future in-vivo studies.…”
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A Machine Learning Approach Using Topic Modeling to Identify and Assess Experiences of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Explorative Study by Kelly Voigt, Yingtao Sun, Ayush Patandin, Johanna Hendriks, Richard Hendrik Goossens, Cornelis Verhoef, Olga Husson, Dirk Grünhagen, Jiwon Jung

“…Dominant clusters included “Daily activities while living with CRC” (38,782, 18.3%) and “Understanding treatment including alternatives and adjuvant therapy” (31,577, 14.9%). Topics related to the home context had more emotional content compared with the hospital context. …”
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Evaluation of the Short- and Long-Term Effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency and Conventional Radiofrequency Performed for Medial Branch Block in Patients with Lumbar Facet Joint... by Abdurrahman Çetin, Abdulkadir Yektaş

“…Radiofrequency neurolysis of the lumbar medial branch can be used as an alternative in the management of lumbar facet joint pain. …”
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Ökonomie vs Tierschutz by Regina Binder, Herwig Grimm

“…Obwohl die Nutzung von Tieren zur Erzielung von Einkünften nicht nur zulässig, sondern auch durch Grundrechte geschützt ist, stellt sich im Hinblick auf den verfassungsrechtlich abgesicherten Auftrag zur Sicherung des Wohlbefindens der Tiere die Frage, wie weit sich ökonomische Interessen – z.B. an der Tötung von Tieren als kostengünstige Alternative zu deren Behandlung bzw. Aufzucht, an der Einsparung von Tierarztkosten oder an der Bemessung der Dauer von Übergangsfristen – zu Lasten des Tierschutzes auswirken dürfen. …”
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