Inhibitory potential of probiotic spore formers grown as mono- and mix-cultures under conditions of different nutrient availability by O. V. Knysh, A. V. Martynov, T. P. Osolodchenko

“…In many clinical cases, the use of probiotic microorganisms is a safer alternative to antibiotic therapy. Spore-forming probiotics, due to their high resistance to damaging environmental factors, stand out among other beneficial microorganisms and, therefore, deserve special attention. …”
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Photochemical oxidation and landfarming as remediation techniques for oil-contaminated soil by M. Mambwe, K.K. Kalebaila, T. Johnson

“…Photochemical oxidation is a promising eco-friendly technique that can be employed as an alternative remediation method. The speed at which natural attenuation, photochemical oxidation, and landfarming could remove oil from contaminated soils was examined. …”
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Penerapan Metode Simple Additive Weighting dalam Pemeringkatan Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan Sektor Teknologi yang Terdaftar di Bei by I Made Satya Sundara, I Gst. Agung Pramesti Dwi Putri, I Nyoman Yudi Anggara Wijaya

“…There are a total of 8 alternatives considered in this research. The result of this study indicates that MLPT company performs the best in terms of financial performance in the technology sector, with the highest score of 0.866 according to the SAW method. …”
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Enhancing Semi-Supervised Learning With Concept Drift Detection and Self-Training: A Study on Classifier Diversity and Performance by Jose L. M. Perez, Roberto S. M. Barros, Silas G. T. C. Santos

“…These findings may lead to a paradigm shift for future research, as many researchers have not considered concept drift detectors as a viable alternative due to the limited presence of labels in most real-world data streams.…”
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Functional differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells into neuron-like cells exhibiting electrophysiological activity by B. Pardo-Rodríguez, A. M. Baraibar, I. Manero-Roig, J. Luzuriaga, J. Salvador-Moya, Y. Polo, R. Basanta-Torres, F. Unda, S. Mato, Gaskon Ibarretxe, Jose Ramon Pineda

“…Abstract Background and aim Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) constitute a promising alternative for central nervous system (CNS) cell therapy. …”
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Assessment of synergistic efficacy of carbaryl in combination with Cinnamomum cassia and Origanum vulgare essential oils against Dermanyssus gallinae by Zhonghao Wang, Kai Xu, Shuo Yin, Jing Liu, Jianhua Qin, Dehe Wang, Lijun Xu, Chuanwen Wang

“…These results demonstrate that integrating EOs with carbaryl could represent a viable alternative strategy for the management of poultry red mites.…”
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Fatty Acid Content and Profile in <i>Ulva lactuca</i> in Response to Exposure to Variable Growth Conditions in Indoor Photobioreactors by Nabeel Gnayem, Razan Unis, Rima Gnaim, Alexander Chemodanov, Álvaro Israel, Jallal Gnaim, Alexander Golberg

“…Seaweed presents a sustainable alternative source of valuable fatty acids (FAs) involving omega-3 (<i>n</i>-3) and omega-6 (<i>n-6</i>). …”
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Clinic evaluation of cognitive impairment in post-COVID syndrome: Performance on legacy pen-and-paper and new digital cognitive tests by Aysha Mohamed Rafik Patel, Gina Gilpin, Anna Koniotes, Catherine Warren, Cian Xu, Paul W. Burgess, Dennis Chan

“…These observations highlight the need for alternative cognitive tests for use in routine clinical practice to detect the impairments in new acquired cognitive disorders that are not adequately captured by legacy tests.…”
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Novel CAD/CAM-splint-based navigation protocol enhances intraoperative maxillary position control in orthognathic surgery: a case control study by Felix Schrader, Leonardo Saigo, Norbert Kübler, Majeed Rana, Max Wilkat

“…Surgical navigation has emerged as a potential alternative, but existing protocols often involve invasive registration or lack transparent evaluation. …”
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Decarbonizing Saudi Arabia energy and industrial sectors: Assessment of carbon capture cost by Feras Rowaihy, Ali Hamieh, Naser Odeh, Mohamad Hejazi, Mohammed Al-Juaied, Abdulkader M. Afifi, Hussein Hoteit

“…In contrast, the Western region requires additional focus on storage alternatives such as mineralization. Benchmarking against global capture costs reveals that Saudi Arabia's industrial landscape, characterized by large-scale emitters, is well-positioned for cost-effective CCUS implementation. …”
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Assessment of Clinical Analgesic Levels and Serum Biomarkers in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Diclofenac and Methotrex... by Mei Zhang, Zhongyuan Ma, Rinkiko Suguro, Menglin Zhu, Esther Xinyi Chen, Xin Dong, Meixiu Chen, Linling Cheng, Bolun Su, Yizhun Zhu

“…Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been identified as a viable alternative therapeutic approach in light of the present protracted clinical course of pharmacological treatment, and changes in levels of marker proteins in the blood samples of RA patients can be utilized to assess treatment outcomes. …”
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Ecological and forestry assessment of the compliance of the composition of forest crops designed for afforestation with the types of forest site conditions in the Steppe climate of... by Svitlana Raspopina, Anastasiia Suska, Yulia Belay, Vitalii Goroshko

“…In very dry infertile forest site conditions (В0), an alternative to forest plantations should be shrubby vegetation.…”
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Lifetime quality of life and cost consequences of delays in endovascular treatment for acute ischaemic stroke: a cost-effectiveness analysis from a Singapore healthcare perspective by Mayank Goyal, Weiyi Ni, Deidre Anne De Silva, Yu Li Ng, Kelvin Tan, Wolfgang G Kunz

“…Each hour delay in EVT resulted in an average loss of 0.54 QALYs and 195.35 healthy days, with an average net monetary loss of Singapore $26 255 (US$19 166).Conclusions From the Singapore healthcare perspective, although EVT is more expensive than alternative treatments in the short term, the lifetime ICER is below the willingness-to-pay threshold. …”
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Phage-mediated virulence loss and antimicrobial susceptibility in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae by Yanshuang Yu, Mengzhu Wang, Liuying Ju, Minchun Li, Mengshi Zhao, Hui Deng, Christopher Rensing, Qiu E. Yang, Shungui Zhou

“…With traditional antibiotics often being ineffective, phage therapy has emerged as a promising alternative. However, phage predation imposes a strong evolutionary pressure on the rapid evolution of bacteria, challenging treatment efficacy. …”
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Efficacy of intranasal naloxone compared to other administration routes in prehospital opioid overdose management and beyond: a narrative review by Luigi Venuso, Francesco Ricciardi, Antonio Del Prete, Michele Virgolesi, Gianluca Pucciarelli, Luigi Langella, Teresa Rea

“…This review highlights intravenous naloxone as the most effective route for opioid overdose treatment, with intramuscular and intranasal routes offering practical alternatives in prehospital settings. Intranasal naloxone, despite its lower bioavailability, provides a non-invasive option suitable for lay responders. …”
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Genetic determinants of silver nanoparticle resistance and the impact of gamma irradiation on nanoparticle stability by Amira M. Mahfouz, Walaa A. Eraqi, Hala Nour El Din El Hifnawi, Alaa El Din Shawky, Reham Samir, Mohamed A. Ramadan

“…Nanoparticles (NPs) are among the best alternatives to overcome this issue. Silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) preparations are widely applied to treat multidrug-resistant pathogens. …”
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Clinical Observation on Children with Peripheral Facial Paralysis Treated by Acupoint Injection of Mouse Nerve Growth Factor Combined with Acupuncture by Mian KONG, Wei LIU, Zhihua YU, Ming FANG

“…Two acupoint were selected each time, three times a week, and these points were used alternately. After three weeks of treatment, the clinical efficacy, H-B facial nerve function grading, average effective time, Portmann score, compound muscle action potential (CMAP), nerve conduction velocity, blink reflex (BR) latency and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in H-B facial nerve function grading between the two groups (<italic>P</italic>&gt; 0.05). …”
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Exploring the Potential of Oxalyldihydrazide-Derived Schiff Bases as Versatile Ligands: Synthesis, Structural Characterization, and Magnetic Properties by Ernesto Costa-Villén, Marina Ortiz, Pedro Sitjar, Cristina Puigjaner, Mohamed Salah El Fallah

“…These compounds were structurally and magnetically characterized, revealing the various coordination modes exhibited by the ligands and a distinct antiferromagnetic behavior. Alternating current (AC) susceptibility measurements were conducted on complex <b>1</b>, showing no evidence of Single Molecule Magnet (SMM) behavior.…”
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Effects of on-farm hatching versus hatchery hatching on growth performance, gut development, and intestinal health and function in broiler chickens by Muhammad Zeeshan Akram, Ester Arévalo Sureda, Matthias Corion, Luke Comer, Nadia Everaert

“…An alternative hatching system known as hatch on-farm (HOF) provides early access to feed compared to hatch in hatchery (HH) system. …”
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Report on the Academic Symposium: Youth Quotas − The Answer to Changes in Age Demographics? by Igor Dimitrijoski

“…Some experts pointed to alternatives to youth quotas. In their view, lowering the voting age and better political education in schools, especially, would produce better results. …”
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