CardioMEMS in a Busy Cardiology Practice: Less than Optimal Implementation of a Valuable Tool to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions by Robby Singh, Leon Varjabedian, Georgy Kaspar, Marcel Zughaib

“…Despite the benefits to patients and reducing healthcare expenditure, there has been a poor adaptation of this groundbreaking technology. Our study revealed that 79% of eligible heart failure patients did not receive the device. …”
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Zero-TCE: Zero Reference Tri-Curve Enhancement for Low-Light Images by Chengkang Yu, Guangliang Han, Mengyang Pan, Xiaotian Wu, Anping Deng

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm adapts better to the characteristics of images captured in low-light environments, producing enhanced images with sharp contrast, rich details, and preserved color authenticity, while effectively mitigating the issue of overexposure.…”
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Experiment Investigation on Stress Characteristics of Grouting Microsteel Pipe Piles with Cement-Soil Wall by Shujuan Yang, Mingyi Zhang, Xiaoyu Bai, Xueying Liu, Chen Zheng

“…Microsteel pipe piles are widely used in excavation support owing to their excellent bearing capacity, flexural rigidity, construction speed, and adaptability. In this study based on a project in soil-rock layers in Qingdao, China, a new type of support combining microsteel pipe piles mounted in cement-soil piles and anchors was adopted and studied. …”
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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY ON TRAFFICKERS by Paul Nwala

“…In conclusion, domestic legislation on Human Trafficking does not need to follow the language of the Trafficking in Persons Protocol precisely, but should be adapted in accordance with domestic legal systems to give effect to the concepts contained in the Protocol. …”
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Clinical case of combined correction of children's psychotraumatic experience and distress in the development of cancer by K. A. Blinova, E. V. Pchelintseva, N. P. Lapochkina

“…It is shown that the psychotherapeutic techniques used in the framework of the adapted diathesis-stress model (psychosynthesis, short-term analytical psychodrama, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy) allow us to determine a behavior strategy in overcoming the traumatic situation that occurred in the early stages of childhood, in order to form the skills of the correct expression of our emotions, avoiding this deconstructive "coping" – strategy.…”
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Genetic Selection Pressure on TLR9 Gene Increases Individual Susceptibility to Systemic Inflammatory Disease: A Case Study of Kano State Population by Yusuf Jibril Habib, Mohammed Sani Jaafaru

“…The high frequency of TLR9 (rs187084) over-expression in Kano State residents may be the result of genetic adaptation to the state's common infectious and parasitic diseases. …”
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Battery Health Monitoring and Remaining Useful Life Prediction Techniques: A Review of Technologies by Mohamed Ahwiadi, Wilson Wang

“…Data-driven techniques leverage historical data, AI, and machine learning algorithms to identify degradation trends and predict RUL, which can provide flexible and adaptive solutions. Hybrid approaches integrate multiple methods to enhance predictive accuracy by combining the physical insights of model-based methods with the statistical and analytical strengths of data-driven techniques. …”
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On the human nature (following in the steps of Belyaev) by A. L. Markel

“…In fact, we are talking about epigenetic inheritance in the evolution of culture and morality. …”
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Application of EMD Technology in Leakage Acoustic Characteristic Extraction of Gas-Liquid, Two-Phase Flow Pipelines by Jian Ji, Yuxing Li, Cuiwei Liu, Dongxu Wang, Huafei Jing

“…Compared to other methods, acoustic detection technology has many advantages and high adaptability. However, multiphase flow pipelines are associated with many noise sources that affect the extraction and recognition of leakage signals. …”
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Move contrast X-ray imaging reveals wall infiltration along maize leaf vessels before water refilling by Ke Li, Feixiang Wang, Yanling Xue, Shiquan Huang, Zhixuan Liu, Tiqiao Xiao

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Individual characteristics influencing the general population’s level of knowledge of end-of-life practices: a cross-sectional study by Diane Tapp, Gina Bravo, Catherine Filion, Vincent Couture, Sophie Dupéré, Marianne Beaulieu, Audrey Chouinard, Pauline Roos, Marie-Pierre Gagnon, Anouk Bérubé, Ariane Plaisance

“…Community-based interventions adapted to different audiences are essential to ensure a quality end-of-life for all.…”
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Inheritance of ornamental traits in bird cherry families with the cultivar ‘Nezhnost’ in their pedigree by A. V. Lokteva, V. S. Simagin

“…Unlike European genotypes, these cultivars and hybrids are adapted to the conditions of Siberia. Over a long observation period, freezing was not observed on plants even in the most severe winters. …”
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Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Afi River Forest Reserve Cross River State, Nigeria by C. I. Duru, U. D. Chima, C. Fredrick

“…Furthermore, continuous monitoring of LULC changes is vital for informing adaptive management strategies and implementing effective policy interventions.…”
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Co-designing conversational agents with older people: A scoping review of methods, challenges, and a way forward by Sidonie Salomé, Lydie Du Bousquet, Emmanuel Monfort

“…Conversational agents are increasingly recognized as potential solutions to the challenges of aging. However, adapting these technologies to the specific needs of the older adults requires effective design methods that integrate end-users and relevant stakeholders throughout the development process. …”
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The effect of gas and liquid phase composition on miscibility through interfacial tension measurements of model oils in compressed CO2 by Sonya Ahmadyar, Hanin Samara

“…Furthermore, a novel adaptation of the pendant drop method is presented to investigate the influence of n-Decane concentration in the gas phase on the IFT and MMP of CO2 + n-Hexadecane and of CO2 + (n-Decane + n-Hexadecane) systems. …”
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Whole-Body Electromyostimulation to Fight Osteopenia in Elderly Females: The Randomized Controlled Training and Electrostimulation Trial (TEST-III) by Simon von Stengel, Michael Bebenek, Klaus Engelke, Wolfgang Kemmler

“…Because of the interaction of muscles and bones, these adaptions might be related to changes in bone parameters. 76 community-living osteopenic women 70 years and older were randomly assigned to either a WB-EMS group (n=38) or a control group (CG: n=38). …”
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Nurse workforce change and metropolitan medically underserved areas in the United States by Diana Bowser, Kaili Mauricio, Brielle Ruscitti

“…Conclusions These results emphasize the need for adaptive strategies in the nursing workforce to respond to the evolution of healthcare requirements over time. …”
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The 2019 Social Protests in Latin America: Global Context and Ecuadorian Case-Study by A. N. Pyatakov

“…In particular, the possibility of internationalization of the French ‘yellow vests’ movement, its transfer and adaptation to other countries affected by protests, is noted. …”
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Evaluating Active Labour Market Policies in Türkiye by Regions via Multidimensional Scaling and Clustering Analysis by Özlem Demir, Batuhan Ersöz

“…Active labour market policies (ALMP), which are among such policies, constitute crucial instruments for the re-adaptation of the unemployed to the labour markets. …”
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Smart home technology to support engagement in everyday activities while ageing: A focus group study with current and future generations of older adults. by William Son Galanza, Jens Offerman, Sofi Fristedt, Susanne Iwarsson, Nebojsa Malesevic, Steven M Schmidt

“…Our findings revealed that the participants' decision-making process for adopting SHT involved designs that must be adapted to the changing physical abilities and diverse needs of users. …”
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