Antimicrobial and ADME properties of methoxylated, methylated and nitrated 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1 carboxanilides by Lucia Vrablova, Tomas Gonec, Tereza Kauerova, Michal Oravec, Izabela Jendrzejewska, Peter Kollar, Alois Cizek, Josef Jampilek

“…Based on ADME screening, the investigated compounds 13, 22 and 27 should have suitable physico¬chemical parameters for good bioavailability in the organism. Therefore, these are promising agents for further study. …”
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Validation of the advance care planning engagement survey in Singapore by Gwendoline Wan Hua Tan, Ginny Si Min Quek, Nathaniel Jun Xian Lum, Lian Leng Low, Yu Xian Loo

“…Conclusions This study provided good psychometric support for the validity of the 15-item, 9-item and 4-item versions of the ACP Engagement Survey in Singapore. …”
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Design of Structural Concrete with Bone China Fine Aggregate Using Statistical Approach by Chandra Prakash Gour, Priyanka Dhurvey, Nagaraju Shaik

“…As a result, the statistical models were presented based on the laboratory-tested compressive strength data for concrete including varying amounts of bone China waste as fine aggregate, which show resilience and normality when assessed using fundamental statistical techniques. Finally, a good agreement was found between the created models and the experimental results as well as with proven existing models. …”
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Global analysis of the proposed benefits from REDD+ projects: influencing factors and discrepancies by Vania Theresia, Stibniati Soeria Atmadja, Eva Lieberherr

“…Instead, REDD+ projects typically propose employment, livelihood activities, tenure clarification, and public goods and services. Further empirical research is needed to understand how meaningful these benefits are to local people, and their contribution in producing effective and equitable project outcomes. …”
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Perioperative nursing based on enhance recovery after surgery for pediatric patients undergoing modified artificial partial knee-joint prosthesis replacement for osteosarcoma aroun... by NONG Yuanxia (农源夏), CHEN Jian (陈剑), YANG Shuyun (杨舒云)

“…All pediatric patients were followed up and recovery with good walking posture. ERAS-based nursing intervention is effective to improve the functional recovery of knee joint and reduce the postoperative complications in modified artificial partial knee-joint prosthesis replacement for osteosarcoma around the knee joint. …”
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β-Catenin Regulation in Sporadic Colorectal Carcinogenesis: Not as Simple as APC by Ernst Fredericks, Gill Dealtry, Saartjie Roux

“…Elevated peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) expression has reduced risk of carcinogenesis and good overall prognosis in established CRC. Activation of PPARγ has inhibitory effect on β-catenin. …”
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DSC-SeNet: Unilateral Network with Feature Enhancement and Aggregation for Real-Time Segmentation of Carbon Trace in the Oil-Immersed Transformer by Liqing Liu, Hongxin Ji, Junji Feng, Xinghua Liu, Chi Zhang, Chun He

“…Experimental results showed that the proposed DSC-SeNet outperformed state-of-the-art models with a good balance between segmentation accuracy and inference speed. …”
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Afraid of the dentist? There's an app for that: Development and usability testing of a cognitive behavior therapy-based mobile app. by Kelly A Daly, Kiara A Diaz-Gutierrez, Armon Beheshtian, Richard E Heyman, Amy M Smith Slep, Mark S Wolff

“…<h4>Results</h4>Overall usability (M = 78.5, SD = 17.7) and credibility (M = 21.7, SD = 5.5) of the beta version of the app were good. The think-aloud data further corroborated the app's acceptability, while highlighting several areas for user improvement (i.e., aesthetics, navigation, engagement).…”
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Quantitative Characterization of Full-Spectrum Pore Size and Connectivity for Shale with Different Sedimentary Facies from the Dongying Depression, Bohai Bay Basin, East China by Yushan Du, Na Yin, Qinhong Hu, Mianmo Meng, Xiuchuan Zhu, Jing Chao, Cunfei Ma

“…The T2 spectra of nuclear magnetic resonance tests for the “high TOC laminated clayey marlstone” facies which contains abundant calcite laminae and organic matter-hosted pores commonly show three peaks, with a dominant peak at less than 300 nm in diameter and good pore connectivity. The T2 spectra of three other facies are both characterized by two peaks, and the main peak of the “low TOC layered siliceous marlstone” and “low TOC layered clayey mudstone” facies has a similar range at 2-500 nm, in contrast with 1-17 nm for the “low TOC massive siliceous mudstone” facies. …”
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Perceptions and practices of imaging personnel and physicians regarding the use of brain MRI for dementia diagnosis in Uganda. by Rita Nassanga, Noeline Nakasujja, Mark Kaddumukasa, Stephen E Jones, Martha Sajatovic, Michael Grace Kawooya

“…Sub-themes under these themes included cost considerations, poor and good MRI practices, MRI as a standard operating procedure, positive attitudes towards brain MRI, and barriers such as structural, financial, operational, technical, and patient-related issues. …”
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How Do the Four Core Factors of High Entropy Affect the Electrochemical Properties of Energy‐Storage Materials? by Wenze Wang, Qian Zhang, Liting Yang, Guisheng Liang, Xuhui Xiong, Yifeng Cheng, Limin Wu, Chunfu Lin, Renchao Che

“…The insight gained here can provide a guide for the rational design of new HEMs with good energy‐storage properties.…”
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Established Numerical Techniques for the Structural Analysis of a Regional Aircraft Landing Gear by F. Caputo, A. De Luca, A. Greco, A. Marro, A. Apicella, R. Sepe, E. Armentani

“…Concerning the 3D full-FE investigation, the analysis has been simulated by means of Ls-Dyna® software. A good level of accuracy has been achieved by all the developed numerical methods.…”
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Efficacy and Safety of HAPC in Barrett's Esophagus – A Multicenter Italian Prospective Study by Davide Massimi, Roberta Maselli, Silvia Pecere, Cristiano Spada, Gianluca Andrisani, Francesco Maria Di Matteo, Antonella La Terra, Franco Coppola, Antonio Capogreco, Roberto De Sire, Ludovico Alfarone, Maddalena Menini, Marco Spadaccini, Cesare Hassan, Alessandro Repici

“…The H-APC technique showed promising results in terms of effectiveness and safety with a good tolerability in achieving initial CE-IM and CE-D in a selected population of BE patients.…”
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Evaluation of Leea rubra Leaf Extract for Oxidative Damage Protection and Antitumor and Antimicrobial Potential by Nibedita Das, Sanowar Hossain, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Shahnaj Parvin, Mahadi Hasan, Masuma Akter, Ekramul Islam

“…EAF may have great importance in preventing oxidative damage to DNA, erythrocytes, and other cellular components as well as can be a good candidate in cancer chemotherapy and treating infectious diseases caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.…”
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Advanced Technologies from and Through a Prototype Radio Lesson with Budding Journalists: The Views and Attitudes of Xers, Millennials, and Zoomers by Constantinos Nicolaou

“…An important conclusion of this research article is that the success of a lesson or even a lecture seems to depend (a) on the good design and/or development of the lesson plan itself, as well as (b) on the communication classroom where the educational praxis takes place. …”
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Anatomical and Visual Outcomes after LASIK Performed in Myopic Eyes with the WaveLight® Refractive Suite (Alcon® Laboratories Inc., USA) by Imene Salah-Mabed, Sarah Moran, Emmanuelle Perez, Guillaume Debellemanière, Damien Gatinel

“…LASIK surgery for moderate to high myopia, performed with the WaveLight® Refractive Suite, showed good postoperative outcomes, with demonstrated safety, predictability, efficiency, and stability. …”
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Resistance to medically important antimicrobials in broiler and layer farms in Cameroon and its relation with biosecurity and antimicrobial use by Ronald Vougat Ngom, Ronald Vougat Ngom, Andrea Laconi, Roberta Tolosi, Adonis M. M. Akoussa, Stephane D. Ziebe, Vincent M. Kouyabe, Alessandra Piccirillo

“…The level of biosecurity implementation was intermediate, while the knowledge and attitude of poultry farmers toward AMU were insufficient and unsuitable, respectively. Good practices toward AMU were found to be correlated with a reduction in polymyxins and MDR.DiscussionThis study provides valuable information on resistance to medically important antimicrobials in poultry production in Cameroon and highlights their potential impact on human and environmental health.…”
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In Vitro Biocontrol Evaluation of Some Selected Trichoderma Strains against the Root Pathogen Fusarium oxysporum of Hot Pepper (Capsicum annum L.) in Bure Woreda, Ethiopia by Abayeneh Girma

“…These Trichoderma strains showed higher inhibition efficiency (> 70%) against the mycelial growth of F. oxysporum with good stress tolerance (temperature, pH, salt concentration, and heavy metals) ability. …”
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Pooled safety analysis of two phase 3 studies investigating trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer by Julien Taieb, Marwan Fakih, Gabor Liposits, Gerald W. Prager, Eric Van Cutsem, Fortunato Ciardiello, Nadia Amellal, Elizabeth Calleja, Mei Liu, Lucas Roby, Josep Tabernero, Thierry André

“…FTD/TPI plus bevacizumab showed good tolerability in the phase 3 SOLSTICE (first-line) and SUNLIGHT (later-line) trials. …”
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The Accuracy of the Passive Leg Raising Test Using the Perfusion Index to Identify Preload Responsiveness—A Single Center Study in a Resource-Limited Setting by Marialessia Casazzo, Luigi Pisani, Rabiul Alam Md Erfan Uddin, Abdus Sattar, Rashed Mirzada, Abu Shahed Mohammad Zahed, Shoman Sarkar, Anupam Barua, Sujat Paul, Mohammad Abul Faiz, Abdullah Abu Sayeed, Stije J. Leopold, Sue J. Lee, Mavuto Mukaka, Mohammed Abul Hassan Chowdhury, Ketsanee Srinamon, Marja Schilstra, Asok Kumar Dutta, Salvatore Grasso, Marcus J. Schultz, Aniruddha Ghose, Arjen Dondorp, Katherine Plewes

“…The accuracy of PLR using PI in discriminating a preload responsive patient at baseline was good (area under the ROC 0.87 95% CI 0.75–0.99). …”
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