Streptococcus constellatus Peritonitis and Subsequent Septic Shock following Intrauterine Device Removal by Joan Tymon-Rosario, Jessica M. Atrio, Hyun Ah Yoon, David Erlichman, Veronica Lerner

“…On hospital day seventy-three, after receiving approximately 8 weeks of antibiotics and the above noted procedures the patient was discharged to a subacute rehabilitation facility. Conclusion. Streptococcus constellatus is a highly pathogenic organism once a systemic septic infection has become established that can cause an ascending genital tract infection resulting in tubo-ovarian abscess formation, peritonitis, and septic shock.…”
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Comparative Study of γ Radiation-Induced Effects on Fiber Bragg Gratings by Femtosecond Laser Point-by-Point Method and Line-by-Line Method by Mingyang Hou, Yumin Zhang, Xin Xiong, Lianqing Zhu

“…In the realm of advanced optical fiber sensing (OFS) technologies, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) has garnered widespread application in the monitoring of temperature, strain, and external refractive indices, particularly within high-radiation environments such as high-energy physics laboratories, nuclear facilities, and space satellites. Notably, FBGs inscribed using femtosecond lasers are favored for their superior radiation resistance. …”
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Determination of 5-fluorouracil anticancer drug solubility in supercritical CO 2 using semi-empirical and machine learning models by Gholamhossein Sodeifian, Ratna Surya Alwi, Reza Derakhsheshpour, Nedasadat Saadati Ardestani

“…Abstract In order to provide the facilities to design the supercritical fluid (SCF) processes for micro or nanosizing of solid solute compounds such as drugs, it is essential to obtain their solubility in green solvents like pressurized CO2. …”
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Dynamic Response of Graphitic Targets with Tantalum Cores Impacted by Pulsed 440-GeV Proton Beams by Pascal Simon, Philipp Drechsel, Peter Katrik, Kay-Obbe Voss, Philipp Bolz, Fiona J. Harden, Michael Guinchard, Yacine Kadi, Christina Trautmann, Marilena Tomut

“…Various graphite targets with a tantalum core were exposed to 440 GeV pulsed proton beams at the HiRadMat facility at CERN. The dynamic response was investigated by monitoring the surface velocity of the samples by laser Doppler vibrometry. …”
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Why do the Acehnese migrate? A study of the Hikayat Ranto from the socio-cultural perspective of Acehnese society by Mukhlis Mukhlis, Herman Rusli, Budi Arianto

“…This qualitative research focuses on linguistic texts as the subject of investigation, the Hikayat Ranto, written by Leube Isa and translated by Ramli Harun. …”
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A Profile Based Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention System for Securing Cloud Environment by Sanchika Gupta, Padam Kumar, Ajith Abraham

“…As Cloud computing is a shared facility and is accessed remotely, it is vulnerable to various attacks including host and network based attacks (Brown 2012, and Grance 2009) and hence requires immediate attention. …”
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Total Pancreatectomy for Malignant Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Complicated by Gastropancreatic Fistulae by Oshan Basnayake, Pradeep Wijerathne, Umesh Jayarajah, Nilesh Fernandopulle, Sivasuriya Sivaganesh

“…Referral of these patients to centres with facilities for multidisciplinary input and specialised management is strongly recommended.…”
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COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF RATIONAL ANTIBIOTIC USAGE AMONG NON-PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND LAY INDIVIDUALS by Ersan Gürsoy, Mehmet Vatansever

“…The study showed that healthcare workers and people who preferred to visit a healthcare facility for upper respiratory tract infections tended to have more negative attitudes towards antibiotic use (p=0.021 and p<0.001 respectively). …”
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A State-of-the-Art Review on Empirical Data Collection for External Governed Pedestrians Complex Movement by Xiaomeng Shi, Zhirui Ye, Nirajan Shiwakoti, Offer Grembek

“…These multidirectional movements can result in increased number of conflicts, thereby influencing the mobility and safety of pedestrian facilities. Therefore, empirical data collection on pedestrians’ complex movement has been on the rise in the past two decades. …”
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Tilt–Roll Heliostats and Non-Flat Heliostat Field Topographies for Compact, Energy-Dense Rooftop-Scale and Urban Central Receiver Solar Thermal Systems for Sustainable Industrial P... by Joshua Freeman, Walajabad Sampath, Krishnashree Achuthan

“…However, limited rooftop space and the low energy density of solar power are usually insufficient to meet a facility’s demands. Maximizing annual CSP energy generation within a bounded rooftop space is necessary to mitigate fossil fuel consumption. …”
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PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF RESCUING THE SHRINKING LAKE CHAD THROUGH THE UNITED NATIONS’ GREEN CLIMATE FUND by DAIYABU HASSAN MUHAMMAD

“…Although there is a new initiative by the Italian government and the Chinese construction company PowerChina in partnership with Bonfica to resurrect the idea, the paper argues that the LCBC has failed to access and utilize the adaptation facilities under the United Nations adaptation funds. …”
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The relationship between childhood trauma and suicidal thoughts in students: the mediating role of mentalization and mindfulness by Leila Hefazi Torghabeh, Mahmoud Najafi

“…To measure the research variables, the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (2003), Beck's Suicide Ideation Scale (1998),Reflective Functioning Questionnaire (2016), and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (2006) were used. …”
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Morbidity Cost and Willingness to Pay for Healthcare Insurance among Wheat Farmers in Jigawa State of Nigeria by Mohammed Sanusi Sadiq, Muhammad Ahmad, Emmanuel Gama, Abbas Sambo

“…Nonetheless, enhance institutional factors, alongside social extension, financial and infrastructural facilities are recommended.…”
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The Role of Slum Tourism in Sustainable Urban Development of Slum Areas in Iraq by Al-Taee Omaima, Jaleel Ameera

“…Iraq suffers from spread of slums around cities with a clear shortage of tourist facilities; difficult access; loss of security and safety; weak marketing and promotion; and the need for organization and integrated management. …”
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Prevalence, Dispersion and Nature of Bioaerosols over a Solid Landfill Site in Central India by Priyanka D. Bhoyar, Pooja Kamdi, Amit Bafana, Panuganti C. S. Devara, Saravanadevi Sivanesan, Amrit Kumar, Kannan Krishnamurthi

“…The effects of bioaerosols, originating due to the processes, such as wastewater management, handling of sludge, composting, municipal solid waste, and animal facilities, on human health are well recognized. Proper identification, quantification, impacts and exposure threshold levels are essential to understand the nature and impact of bioaerosols on human health and climate. …”
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Assessing waste separation behaviour in Nigeria: implications for post-Covid-19 pandemic waste management strategies by Tolulope B Olaiya, Shuliang Zhao, Oyewale D Abioye, Uzoamaka P Mgbachi, Oluwabunmi A Falebita

“…This outcome suggests a continuous need for public enlightenment with greater focus on policy implementation and enforcement in Nigeria. …”
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land readjustment method; a solution to Organize of brownfeilds ;case study: the Buick alley of yazd city by mohammad hossien saraei, samaneh iraji

“…This planning involves modifying the layout of parts, modifying the network of roads, supplying services and infrastructure of the facility. Thus, the field of realization of urban development plans in these areas was provided. …”
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Analysis of spatial distribution and access to schools in district 20th of Tehran ‎municipality by habibollah Fasihi

“…In urban planning, proper distribution of facilities and educational services is important, because only if there is an equity in the distribution of services and land uses, it will be possible for all residents to take advantage from them. …”
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Local and Systemic CD4+ T Cell Exhaustion Reverses with Clinical Resolution of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis by Charlene Hawkins, Guzel Shaginurova, D. Auriel Shelton, Jose D. Herazo-Maya, Kyra A. Oswald-Richter, Joseph E. Rotsinger, Anjuli Young, Lindsay J. Celada, Naftali Kaminski, Carla Sevin, Wonder P. Drake

“…BAL-derived CD4+ T cells also demonstrated multiple facets of T cell exhaustion (p<0.05). Reversal of CD4+ T cell exhaustion was observed in subjects undergoing spontaneous resolution (p<0.05). …”
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INSTITUTIONAL DETERMINANTS OF NON-PERFORMING LOANS OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA by Olusegun Opeyemi Oni, Henry Jonathan

“…The study adopted an ex-post facto research design using a panel data covering the period 2006-2020. …”
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