Impact of monthly air pollution and weather conditions on cardiorespiratory mortality in Portuguese Metropolitan Areas by Ediclê de Souza Fernandes Duarte, Paulo Sérgio Lucio, Lígia Henriques-Rodrigues, Maria João Costa

“…Linear and Poisson regression, contingency tables, correspondence analysis and Pearson’s chi-squared tests confirmed significant associations between low temperature and wind speeds, high pollutant concentrations, and increased mortality. …”
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Coupling effect of landscape patterns on the spatial and temporal distribution of ecosystem services: a case study in Harbin City, Northeast China by Yuxin Qi, Peixin Shen, Shu Ren, Tianyi Chen, Yuandong Hu

“…The results showed that from 2000 to 2020, the landscape types in Harbin tended to become richer, the spatial heterogeneity increased, and the degree of fragmentation decreased significantly. Water yield continued to increase, habitat quality slightly improved, soil conservation and carbon storage initially decreased and then increased, and water purification and food supply first increased and then decreased. …”
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AN EXAMINATION OF CONJUGATIONAL SUFFIXES OF PASSIVE CONSTRUCTIONS IN FULFULDE by YAHAYA MOHAMMED AHMED

“…Additionally, the investigation exposed -ee, -ataake, -etee-nde, -ataako, and -eego/eeki as suffixes for progressive/continuous. Finally, the study identified -etee-ngu, -eema, and -etee as suffixes for vague and habitual suffixes. …”
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The scholarly and practice profile of respiratory therapists in Canada: A cross-sectional survey by Marco Zaccagnini, André Bussières, Peter Nugus, Andrew West, Aliki Thomas

“…We calculated means and standard deviations, or medians and interquartile ranges for continuous variables and frequencies and proportions for categorical variables. …”
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The A to E (ABCDE) Pit Crew Model: A Novel Approach to Team Based Care of Critical Patients in the Prehospital Setting by Ayanna Walker, Adam Oswald, Jessica Wanthal, Christine Van Dillen, Cherian Plamoottil, Parth Patel, Maria Tassone, Latha Ganti

“…Future studies are needed evaluate other methods of training and the effects of continued formal pit-crew training over time.…”
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Navigating challenges and maximizing potential: Handling complications and constraints in minimally invasive surgery by Qadrie Zulfkar, Maqbool Mudasir, Dar Mohd Altaf, Qadir Afshana

“…By addressing these challenges, the field of MIS continues to evolve, offering patients minimally invasive options with enhanced safety and efficacy.…”
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Stakeholders’ experiences, perceptions and satisfaction with an electronic appointment system: a qualitative content analysis by Faezeh Ostadmohammadi, Ehsan Nabovati, Fatemeh Rangraze Jeddi, Leila Shokrizadeh Arani

“…Abstract Background Online appointment scheduling systems have been designed and implemented to address barriers and problems related to in-person appointment scheduling; however, these systems also face challenges and issues that require continuous evaluation and resolution. This research aimed to investigate the experiences, perceptions and satisfaction of stakeholders with an electronic appointment system and identify its problems. …”
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Data analysis for performance index of plate heat exchanger filled by ionanofluid-oil: parallel versus counterflow by Ishrat Zahan, Rehena Nasrin, Nusrat Jahan Jakia

“…Abstract Plate heat exchangers ensure their continued relevance and adaptability in meeting modern energy, environmental, and industrial demands. …”
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Partitioning the phenotypic and genetic variances of reaction norms by de Villemereuil, Pierre, Chevin, Luis-Miguel

“…These reaction norms may be discrete or continuous, and can substantially vary in shape across organisms and traits, making it difficult to compare amounts and types of plasticity among (or even within) studies. …”
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Effectiveness of aspirin in preventing deep vein thrombosis following proximal femoral fracture surgery in Japan by Takao Ohmori, Kazukiyo Toda, Takuya Taoka, Takeshi Ishihara, Yasuo Ito

“…This study aimed to investigate whether continued aspirin use in patients with PFF, who were already taking aspirin for cerebrovascular disease prevention before injury is effective as a prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). …”
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Antimicrobial resistance characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from different animal food origins in Jimma, South Western Ethiopia by Diriba Taddese, Mukarim Abdurahaman, Motuma Debelo, Eshetu Shumi, Gelana Urgessa, Dase Kefyalew, Moa Melaku, Tadele Kebeta, Gazali Abafaji

“…These findings emphasize the importance of food safety measures, responsible use of antibiotics, and continuous monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in animal feed.…”
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Which social determinants of health have the highest impact in community oncology to advance patient care equity and improve health outcomes? A scoping review by Kayleigh R. Majercak, Emily F. Gorman, Nicholas J. Robert, Barbara Palmer, Henry Asante Antwi, C. Daniel Mullins

“…The study was guided by the “10‐Step Framework for Continuous Patient Engagement” and a Community Advisory Board to assure relevance to patients and community providers. …”
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Evaluating the Impacts of Discharging the Effluent of Al-Gabal Al-Asfar Wastewater Treatment Plant on Ismailia Canal in Egypt to Maximize Revenue and Ensure Sustainability by Marwa M Aly, Mohamed SM Zayed, Mahmoud S Salem, Mohamed K Mostafa

“…Overall, the suggested solutions can only be implemented if rigorous preventive actions and contingency plans are put into effect on-site. Furthermore, wastewater at Al-Gabal Al-Asfar WWTP must undergo tertiary treatment before its discharge into the Ismailia Canal. …”
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rule4ml: an open-source tool for resource utilization and latency estimation for ML models on FPGA by Mohammad Mehdi Rahimifar, Hamza Ezzaoui Rahali, Audrey C Therrien

“…Implementing machine learning (ML) models on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) is becoming increasingly popular across various domains as a low-latency and low-power solution that helps manage large data rates generated by continuously improving detectors. However, developing ML models for FPGAs is time-consuming, as optimization requires synthesis to evaluate FPGA area and latency, making the process slow and repetitive. …”
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Drug Concentrations in the Air and their Influencing Factors in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit by Hui-Yun Tseng, Yi-Ting Tsai, Ying-Shiuan Su, Po-Pei Peng, Gwo-Hwa Wan

“…Additionally, drug concentrations measured at 1 m, 1.6 m, and 3 m from the SVN were significantly lower than those measured at 0.1 m from the SVN. Continuous monitoring of TVOCs and CO2 in the PICU is necessary. …”
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Addressing COVID-19 Spread: Development of Reliable Testing System for Mask Reuse by Haoxian Lu, Dawen Yao, Joanne Yip, Chi-Wai Kan, Hai Guo

“…Abstract While the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc globally, self-protection from possible infection by wearing a mask in daily life has become the norm in many places. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIA LITERACY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY MEANS OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING IN JAPAN by Lyubov V. Gutor, Pavlo A. Sodomora, Oleh H. Vasylenko, Halyna I. Zalutska

“…DST has significant advantages as an individual- and situation-oriented tool of oral communication as well as the instrument of psychological and learning influence on society. It is continuously implemented into Japanese educational and social practice. …”
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Effects of White Quinoa Polysaccharide on Regulation of Glucolipid Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetic Mice by Yanqing ZANG, Yingying CHUANG, Changyuan WANG, Yang CAO

“…After four weeks of continuous feeding, the mice were dissected, and the serum indexes, liver indexes, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) of the mice were determined. …”
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Association between serum albumin levels and erectile dysfunction in American Adults: A cross-sectional study from NHANES 2001-2004. by Haibin Wen, Zhenyu Lan, Xueming Liang, Huabin Su, Yuqi Qin

“…Serum albumin was analyzed both as a continuous variable and categorized into quartiles. …”
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The influence of uterine leiomyomatosis on the onset of psoriasis: a nationwide population-based study of 2.5 million Korean females by Yeong Ho Kim, Hyun Jee Kim, Jee Yun Doh, Kyung Do Han, Ji Hyun Lee

“…Monitoring began at the initial national health assessment within the time frame and continued until either the diagnosis of emerging psoriasis or until December 2018. …”
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