Sustainable Energy Sector Using Waste Woody Biomass and Miscanthus in the Energy Transition by Nihad Hodžić, Kenan Kadić, Anes Kazagić

“…This is why decarbonisation of the energy sector is necessary, with a partial and gradual substitution of coal with renewable fuels. However, the use of these fuels is not always possible in existing plants. …”
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Direct effectiveness of adding local hyperthermia to the scheme of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer by S. A. Ivanov, L. O. Petrov, D. V. Erygin, I. A. Gulidov, A. A. Karpov

“…Direct evaluation of the antitumor effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer using local electromagnetic hyperthermia. Materials and methods. …”
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In Situ Phytoremediation of Mine Tailings with High Concentrations of Cadmium and Lead Using <i>Dodonaea viscosa</i> (Sapindaceae) by Luis Fernando Acosta-Núñez, Patricia Mussali-Galante, María Luisa Castrejón-Godínez, Alexis Rodríguez-Solís, Joel Daniel Castañeda-Espinoza, Efraín Tovar-Sánchez

“…The waste generated during metal mining activities contains mixtures of heavy metals (HM) that are not biodegradable and can accumulate in the surrounding biota, increasing risk to human and environmental health. …”
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Risk Values of Weight and Body Mass Index for Chest Wall Thickness in Patients Requiring Needle Thoracostomy Decompression by Chia-Hung Hsu, Tzu-Yin Lin, Ju-Chi Ou, Jiann Ruey Ong, Hon-Ping Ma

“…The associations between CWT and the four variables were assessed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The overall performance of BMI, weight, and height in predicting CWT > 5 cm was evaluated using the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve. …”
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The potential of buffalo as a meat producer by Néstor Simón Montiel-Urdaneta

“…PROC MEANS was used to calculate descriptive statistics, and a correlation analysis was performed between weaning weight and slaughter weight using the statistical package SAS version 9.1. …”
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Issues of International and Interchurch Relations in the Work of Holy Council 1917–1918 of the Orthodox Russian Church by A. I. Mramornov

“…The author of the article draws a conclusion that during the year of the Council (August 1917 – September 1918) the issues of international and inter-church relationships transformed in its agenda from being of secondary to primary importance. …”
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Association of inflammation cytokines with cognitive function in first-episode major depressive disorder by Yan Qing Xi, Yan Qing Xi, Yan Qing Xi, Zong Qi Wang, Zong Qi Wang, Zong Qi Wang, Guo Juan Li, Guo Juan Li, Guo Juan Li, Zhuo Qun Hao, Zhuo Qun Hao, Zhuo Qun Hao, Jia Hui Nie, Jin Xiang Li, Yu Ting Tan, Xiao Dong Hu, Xiao Dong Hu, Gen Wei Wang, Sha Liu, Sha Liu, Yan Fang Wang, Yan Fang Wang, Yan Fang Wang

“…In recent years, the relationship between the immune-inflammatory response and MDD has been a hot topic of research, but how the relationship between immunoinflammation and cognitive function is manifested in MDD is still unclear. In this study, we examined cognitive function characteristics, serum inflammatory factors, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and their correlations before and after pharmacological treatment(paroxetine hydrochloride tablets) in patients with first-episode major depressive disorder, aiming to identify objective biomarkers for cognitive function assessment.MethodsWe included 22 patients with first-episode major depressive disorder and 27 healthy volunteers from the community during the same period. …”
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Synthesis of silver Nanoparticles@Carbon Dot nanocomposites using Aegle marmelos and Euphorbia hirta: Anti vibriocidal and antioxidant properties by Gali Raman, Sirangu Joseph, D Ramachandran, Phanindra Babu Kasi, Abhinash Marukurti, Alavala Matta Reddy, P Vijaya Nirmala, V S Manikanta, R. Lohitha Kavya, K Sarojani, Anitha Kadimi, Silpa Rani Medapalli, S B Sonia Shankar, G Dinesh Ratna, K Gayathri, P Tirupathi Rao

“…AgNP@CD NCs did not emit luminescence, likely due to quenching during the AgNPs reduction. FTIR identified O-H, C≡C, and N-H functional groups in CDs. …”
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Research progress of auricular point therapy to relieve preoperative period anxiety before elective surgery in adults (耳穴压豆缓解成年人择期手术术前焦虑的研究进展)... by GAO Yuan (高原), XU Lingzhi (徐凌志), LI Suxia (李素霞)

“…Although auricular acupressure presents an effective non-pharmacological intervention, further research is needed to validate its efficacy in clinical settings, and attention must be paid to the risk of infection during its application. (全球范围内, 成年人在择期手术前普遍存在术前焦虑。…”
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Prevalensi Depresi pada Pensiunan Pegawai Negeri Sipil yang Mengambil Dana Pensiun di Bank BTPN Cabang M. Yamin Padang by Finna Dwi Putri, Amel Yanis, Elmatris SY

“…Individuals who have an unstable mental condition is often the root causes of mental disorders during retirement i.e depression. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by loss of control of one’s feelings. …”
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Retinoprotective therapy of glaucoma by A.S. Makarova

“…At the first stage of the study, a daily blood pressure monitoring (DBPM) was used for all patients to assess changes in systemic hemodynamics. …”
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Effect of Sports Energy Drink on Fat Metabolism and Weight Loss of College Students by Huan Chu, Wenyong Zhou, Shanshan Wang

“…The catabolism of fat during sports is the key link for the body to obtain energy. …”
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Antenatal depression among pregnant women in Ethiopia: An umbrella review. by Mesfin Abebe, Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan, Tsion Mulat Tebeje

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Antenatal depression, ranging from mild to severe, is influenced by hormonal changes during pregnancy and childbearing years, making it a significant public health issue. …”
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Efficacy of tranilast in preventing exacerbating cardiac function and death from heart failure in muscular dystrophy patients with advanced-stage heart failure: a single-arm, open-... by Tsuyoshi Matsumura, Takayasu Fukudome, Yasufumi Motoyoshi, Akinori Nakamura, Satoshi Kuru, Kazuhiko Segawa, Ruriko Kitao, Chigusa Watanabe, Takuhisa Tamura, Toshiaki Takahashi, Hiroya Hashimoto, Masahiro Sekimizu, Akiko M. Saito, Masanori Asakura, Koichi Kimura, Yuko Iwata

“…In our previous pilot study, we showed that tranilast, a TRPV2 inhibitor, reduced brain natriuretic peptide levels in two patients with muscular dystrophy and advanced heart failure. …”
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Accelerated expansion of NATO into the Balkans as a consequence of Euro-Atlantic Discord by S. Gajić, E. G. Ponomareva

“…Dramatic changes took place on the other side of the Atlantic too, resulting in the shocking victory of staunch anti-globalist Donald Trump. The rules established during the 1991-2008 unipolarity have thus been challenged. …”
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Digital Exclusion and Depressive Symptoms among Older People: Findings from Five Aging Cohort Studies across 24 Countries by Jingjing Wang, Xinran Lu, Sing Bik Cindy Ngai, Lili Xie, Xiaoyun Liu, Yao Yao, Yinzi Jin

“…Depressive symptoms were assessed using comparable scales across all cohorts. We used generalized estimating equation models, fitting a Poisson model, to investigate the association between the digital exclusion and depressive symptoms. …”
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Airway pressures generated by high flow nasal cannula in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: a computational study by Hossein Shamohammadi, Liam Weaver, Sina Saffaran, Roberto Tonelli, Marianna Laviola, John G. Laffey, Luigi Camporota, Timothy E. Scott, Jonathan G. Hardman, Enrico Clini, Declan G. Bates

“…Materials and methods We developed a high-fidelity mechanistic computational model of the cardiopulmonary system during HFNC therapy using data from healthy subjects, and then measured the mPaw and PEEP levels produced when different amounts of alveolar consolidation/collapse were incorporated into the model. …”
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Subcutaneous sarilumab for the treatment of hospitalized patients with moderate to severe COVID19 disease: A pragmatic, embedded randomized clinical trial. by Westyn Branch-Elliman, Ryan Ferguson, Gheorghe Doros, Patricia Woods, Sarah Leatherman, Judith Strymish, Rupak Datta, Rekha Goswami, Matthew D Jankowich, Nishant R Shah, Thomas H Taylor, Sarah T Page, Sara J Schiller, Colleen Shannon, Cynthia Hau, Maura Flynn, Erika Holmberg, Karen Visnaw, Rupali Dhond, Mary Brophy, Paul A Monach

“…Methods developed and piloted during this trial will be useful in conducting future studies more efficiently.…”
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Does providing atrial fibrillation patients, after pulmonary vein isolation, with a 1-lead ECG device relieve the emergency department?-A historically controlled prospective trial. by Jasper L Selder, Mark J Mulder, Willem R van de Vijver, Philip M Croon, Leontine E Wentrup, Stéphanie L van der Pas, Jos W R Twisk, Igor I Tulevski, Albert C Van Rossum, Cornelis P Allaart

“…Even though PVI is effective, post procedural health care utilization is high, contributing to emergency department (ED) overcrowding, which is a global healthcare concern. The use of remote rhythm diagnostics, such as a 1-lead ECG device (KM), may mitigate this issue by reducing ED visits and facilitating more plannable AF care.…”
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Cesarean section in Suriname using robson classification: a two-year nationwide cross-sectional study on rates, risk factors and perinatal outcomes of cesarean section by Zita D. Prüst, Josephine A. I. Dupont, Safir Liesdek, Kitty W. M. Bloemenkamp, Thomas van den Akker, Kim J. C. Verschueren, Lachmi R. Kodan

“…We used multivariate logistic regression analysis to assess maternal and perinatal characteristics associated with CS. …”
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