Effects of Synthetic Procedures and Postsynthesis Incubation pH on Size, Shape, and Antibacterial Activity of Copper (I) Oxide Nanoparticles by Vinh Tien Nguyen, Khanh Son Trinh

“…To evaluate the antibacterial activity, E. coli suspensions were mixed with the obtained Cu2O NP (32, 96, or 160 ppm) for different time intervals (1 or 24 h) and then grown on Petri dishes at 37°C for 24 h. …”
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Green Apple Detection Method Based on Multidimensional Feature Extraction Network Model and Transformer Module by Wei Ji, Kelong Zhai, Bo Xu, Jiawen Wu

“…Compared with the original DETR network model, its average detection accuracy is as high as 96.58%, and the detection speed is increased by about 51%. Mixed sample detection tests were carried out before and after the model deployment, and the detection rate of the proposed method for nonpolluted fruits reached more than 0.95. enabling the picking robot to efficiently complete the task of picking green apples. …”
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Prevalence and Distribution of Nonsyndromic Dental Anomalies in Children in Eastern Saudi Arabia: A Radiographic Study by Eman A. Bakhurji, Fatima Aldossary, Jood Aljarbo, Fatimah AlMuhammadi, Maysaa Alghamdi, Muhammad Ashraf Nazir

“…Most study subjects (97.8%) were in mixed dentition and 88.7% were healthy. The prevalence of dental anomalies was as follows: teeth rotations (24.5%), ectopically erupted teeth (6%), congenitally missing permanent teeth (5.4%), peg lateral (1.1%), supernumerary (0.5%), gemination (0.3%), and fusion (0.1%). …”
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Substitution of natural feed with artificial feed on the survival rate and growth rate of giant-snakehead Channa micropeltes by Sarmila, Susilawati Susilawati, Sri Warastuti

“…The feed used in the form of fresh trash fish mixed with artificial feed FF-999 with a protein content of 35%. …”
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Expert decision-making in clinicians: An auto-analytic ethnographic study of operational decision-making in urgent care. by Nicola Irvine, Robert Van Der Meer, Itamar Megiddo

“…The study took place in a medium-sized Acute Medical Unit which provided internal medical emergency care for a mixed urban and rural population in the UK. A grounded theoretical model of expert decision-making was created via Gioia Methodology. …”
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Characterizing the most demanding passages of kinematic and mechanical activity in elite football: a multifactorial approach by Farzad Yousefian, Abdullah Zafar, Dan Fransson, Magni Mohr, João Brito, Bruno Travassos

“…Within each half, differences in the MDP commencement time between the multifactorial variables and their respective discrete univariate constituent variables were trivial to small (MDPk effect size (ES): 0.04–0.21; MDPm ES: 0.02–0.11). Linear mixed model analysis demonstrated that the MDP magnitude of multifactorial variables were approximately 8–28% and 8–21% lower across the match and halves, respectively, compared to the MDP of their respective univariate constituent variables ( p ≤ 0.001; r = 0.26–0.62). …”
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Gamification and healthcare volunteer motivation: A qualitative survey in the Asir region, Saudi Arabia by Abdulrahman Alshehri, Mousa Assiri, Khalid Hakami, Zayed Ali, Sabah Althbyani, Lamia Ibrahim, Khlood Almsaad, Wendy Leslie

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was used with a sample of 24 healthcare volunteers from a single organization in the Asir region. …”
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Transcreating BMT4me: A protocol for adapting an mobile health medication adherence app for Spanish-speaking caregivers in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant by Ashley Benhayoun, Mark Wang, Melissa Beauchemin, Emre Sezgin, Micah A. Skeens

“…Phase 2 tests the feasibility and usability of the Spanish BMT4me app with child–caregiver dyads ( n  = 30; 15 at site 1, n  = 15 at site 2) whose primary language is Spanish. This phase is mixed methods and incorporates both a qualitative approach (caregiver interviews) and quantitative measures (system usability scale). …”
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Fusion of Remotely Sensed Data with Monitoring Well Measurements for Groundwater Level Management by César de Oliveira Ferreira Silva, Rodrigo Lilla Manzione, Epitácio Pedro da Silva Neto, Ulisses Alencar Bezerra, John Elton Cunha

“…Our case study focused on mapping groundwater table depth to improve water management and planning in a mixed land use area in Southeast Brazil that is occupied by sugarcane crops, silviculture (Eucalyptus), regenerating fields, and natural vegetation. …”
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Risk of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Breast Cancer Patients Treated With CT-Guided Radiation Therapy: A Prospective Observational Study by Amdisen L, Brink C, Lorenzen EL, Roenlev JD, Ewertz M, Cronin-Fenton D

“…We also conducted a subanalysis with a threshold resulting in approximately 20% events within the cohort. We used mixed logistic regression to estimate associations between radiation dose to the thyroid and subclinical hypothyroidism.Results: Among 102 patients, four developed subclinical hypothyroidism. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Single-group Studies Assessing the Role of Calcium Hydroxylapatite in Aesthetic Enhancements and Satisfaction by Mojgan Amiri, MSc, Renald Meçani, MD, Christa D. Niehot, MSc, Terri L. Phillips, MD, Katherine Goldie, MD, Janina Kolb, MD, Taulant Muka, PhD, Hua Daughtry, PhD

“…Summary measures of patients satisfaction and global aesthetic improvement scores were combined using the generalized linear mixed model. This systematic review adhered to the PRISMA reporting standards. …”
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Implementation of global health competencies: A scoping review on target audiences, levels, and pedagogy and assessment strategies. by Meike Schleiff, Bhakti Hansoti, Anike Akridge, Caroline Dolive, David Hausner, Anna Kalbarczyk, George Pariyo, Thomas C Quinn, Sharon Rudy, Sara Bennett

“…Assessment approaches included self-assessment surveys, evaluations by peers and supervisors, and mixed methods assessments.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The implementation of global health competencies needs to respond to the needs of specific agencies or particular groups of learners. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to Tuberculosis case notification among private health facilities in Kampala Capital City, Uganda. by Veronica Kembabazi, Julius Ssentongo, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing a mixed-methods approach to assess facilitators and barriers to TB notification in Kampala Capital City between March and July 2022. …”
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Green synthesis of high-performance gallium oxide supercapacitor: A path to outstanding energy density by Jamal Alnofiay, Ahmed Al-Shahrie, Elsayed Shalaan

“…Gallium oxide (Ga2O3) powder was prepared by mixing hydrogen peroxide (30% H2O2) with pure gallium metal (99.999%) inside a hydrothermal cell. …”
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Barriers to and Facilitators of Implementing Team-Based Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Simulation Study: Exploratory Analysis by Joan Brown, Sophia De-Oliveira, Christopher Mitchell, Rachel Carmen Cesar, Li Ding, Melissa Fix, Daniel Stemen, Krisda Yacharn, Se Fum Wong, Anahat Dhillon

“…MethodsThis was a single-center, mixed methods study of the Cardiac and Vascular Institute Intensive Care Unit at Keck Medicine of USC conducted from September 2021 to April 2023. …”
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Malaria and Helminth Coinfection among Children at the Douala Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital by Ashungafack Flavio, Yamssi Cedric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Vincent Khan Payne

“…The only species of helminth identified were Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura with a prevalence of 4.26% and 2.95%, respectively, and mixed infection of both A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura with a prevalence of 1.47%. …”
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Effects of adipose allograft matrix on viability of humeral head cartilage and rotator cuff tendon by Andrea Karen Persons, Michael R. Baria, Ryan Rauck, Tyler Barker, Zarah Belacic, Sunjit Neginhal, Sushmitha Durgam

“…To augment the repairs and promote healing of the tears, orthobiologics, such a platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and biologic scaffolds have been applied with mixed results. Adipose allograft matrix (AAM), which recruits native cells to damaged tissues, may also be a potential treatment for rotator cuff tears. …”
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Effect of Construction Waste as a Fine Aggregate on Properties of Concrete. by Sempala, Ronald

“…As a result, it was discovered that using construction waste as a partial or complete replacement for fine or coarse aggregates could be a solution, and research by concrete engineers has amply demonstrated the possibility of properly treating and reusing such wastes in new concrete mixes, especially for lower-level applications. Construction debris, such as brick, block, and leftover mortar, was converted into aggregates by being manually or mechanically crushed in a jaw or impact crusher. …”
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The Effect of Price Changes on Maize Farmers in Uganda: A Case Study of Kigando Sub-County Kyankwanzi District. by Twizukye, Juliet

“…The study concludes that the effect of a rise in maize on disposable income is largely mixed. Rises in maize price worsen the welfare of a great proportion in both villages. …”
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Optimization of Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Leaf Extract in Nanoemulgel And Antiacnes Activity Test Against Propionibacterium Acnes, Staphylococcus Aureus, Staphylococcus Epidermi... by Asyhari, Hanif Fibiana, Cabral, Kibedi B., Wikantyasning, Erindyah R.

“…The process of making nanoemulsion is carried out by mixing extracts, oils, surfactants and cosurfactants, homogenized using a vortex, then sonicated. …”
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