Simultaneous Determination of 34 Amino Acids in Tumor Tissues from Colorectal Cancer Patients Based on the Targeted UHPLC-MS/MS Method by Yang Yang, Feng Zhang, Shouhong Gao, Zhipeng Wang, Mingming Li, Hua Wei, Renqian Zhong, Wansheng Chen

“…The chromatographic separation was achieved on an Agilent ZORBAX SB-C18 column (3.0 × 150 mm, 5 μm) with a binary gradient elution system (A, 0.02% heptafluorobutyric acid and 0.2% formic acid in water, v/v; B, methanol). …”
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The Social Meanings of Artifacts: Face Masks in the COVID-19 Pandemic by Franziska Schönweitz, Johanna Eichinger, Johanna Eichinger, Janneke M. L. Kuiper, Fernandos Ongolly, Wanda Spahl, Barbara Prainsack, Bettina M. Zimmermann, Bettina M. Zimmermann

“…They also signaled specific moral or political stances on the side of face mask wearers and non-wearers alike, expressed their belonging to certain communities, or articulated concern. …”
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Digitalisation to zero-waste: the interplay of open eco-innovation and the circular economy in agricultural enterprises by Wutthiya Aekthanate Srisathan, Wongsatorn Worrakittikul, Kanokon Rattanapon, Thippayarat Hongto, Apichai Phrommasakha Na Sakhonnakon, Phaninee Naruetharadhol

“…Furthermore, circular economy concept adoption facilitates the creation of value-added products from agricultural residues, with startups showing stronger relationships, reflecting their agility and focus on innovation. However, established firms demonstrate strengths in optimizing existing process for sustainability. …”
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Identifying factors affecting delivery points, risk transfer and costs in international trade with an emphasis on Incoterms 2020 by Morteza Babaie, Firouze Haji Aliakbari, Fereshte Lotfizade, Arshad Farahmandian

“…The results showed: 1- Supply chain strategic management has a direct and significant impact on the supply chain orientation, 2- Supply chain strategic management has an indirect and significant impact on supply chain orientation (through agility and chain strength), 3- Supply chain strategic management has no direct and significant impact on the performance of the supply chain, 4- Supply chain strategic management has an indirect and significant impact on supply chain performance (through agility and chain strength), 5- Chain agility plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between strategic management of supply chain and chain performance and orientation. 6- The chain strength has a mediating significant role in the relationship between strategic management of the supply chain and chain performance and orientation.Research methodologyThe research method is applicable-operational in terms of its purpose, and mixed (qualitative) and exploratory research in terms of implementation. …”
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Childhood peer status and circulatory disease in adulthood: a prospective cohort study in Stockholm, Sweden by Alexander Miething, Ylva Brännström Almquist

“…Cox proportional hazard models were used for the analysis.Outcome measure Circulatory disease.Results Peer marginalisation at age 13 resulted in significantly higher risks of circulatory disease in adulthood among males (HR 1.34; 95% CI 1.09 to 1.64) and females (HR 1.33; 95% CI 1.04 to 1.70) alike. A graded relationship between peer status and circulatory diseases was detected in females (p=0.023). …”
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Incorporation of Capecitabine Into Extended Chain of N-Acylated Chitosan Carrier by Anita Marlina, Misni Misran, Witta Kartika Restu

“…In this study, hydrophobically modified chitosan was synthesized by reacting low-molecular-weight chitosan with acyl chloride (C18–C24) using an agitation method under mild conditions. The structure of acylated chitosan was analyzed using FTIR and 1H-NMR spectroscopy. …”
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Virtual 3D reconstruction of complex congenital cardiac anatomy from 3D rotational angiography by Ernesto Mejia, Shannon Sweeney, Jenny E. Zablah

“…Conclusions The use of the AI driven, cloud-based platform for 3D visualization of complex congenital heart lesions presents a promising advancement in pediatric interventional cardiology, facilitating enhanced patient care, procedural planning, and educational opportunities for trainees and patients alike.…”
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Evaluating Functional Performance Tests in those with Non-arthritic Intra-articular Hip Pain: An International Consensus Statement by RobRoy L Martin, Amir Takla, Ashley Disantis, David Kohlrieser, Keelan Enseki, Liran Lifshitz, Louise Grant, Mario Bizzini, Mike Voight, Mark Ryan, Ryan McGovern, Timothy Tyler, Yael Steinfeld-Mass, Ashley Campbell, Yongni Zhang

“…High-intensity functional performance tests include higher speeds in multiple planes with higher impact and agility requirements. Sport-specific movement tests should mimic the patient's particular activity or sport…”
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Rheology of concentrated crystal suspensions: sucrose fondants as hard particles in soft matter by Hannah M. Hartge, Hannah M. Hartge, Eckhard Flöter, Thomas A. Vilgis

“…In particular, the production of many candies like fondants, crystalline sugars or creamed honeys involves agitation of concentrated suspensions of microscopic crystals in saturated solutions. …”
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Defining pediatric polypharmacy: A scoping review. by Paul M Bakaki, Alexis Horace, Neal Dawson, Almut Winterstein, Jennifer Waldron, Jennifer Staley, Elia M Pestana Knight, Sharon B Meropol, Rujia Liu, Hannah Johnson, Negar Golchin, James A Feinstein, Shari D Bolen, Lawrence C Kleinman

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Lack of consensus regarding the semantics and definitions of pediatric polypharmacy challenges researchers and clinicians alike. We conducted a scoping review to describe definitions and terminology of pediatric polypharmacy.…”
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Tracking Deep Meteoric Fluid Circulation Along a Regional Detachment Fault Using Field Infrared Spectroscopy by Tom Brikowski, Chinomso Madubuike, Jeremy McDowell, Greg Greywall

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Designing and evaluating a patient decision aid for patients with locally advanced or locally recurrent rectal cancer: a national multicentre mixed methods study protocol by Martyn Evans, Hayley Anne Hutchings, Dean Anthony Harris, Deena Harji, Anwen Williams

“…In stage 1, we will develop the PtDA and its content using agile developmental methodology. In stage 2, we will assess the content and face validity of the PtDA using mixed-methods with key stakeholders. …”
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Modeling and optimization of dyeing process of polyamide 6 and woolen fabrics with plum-tree leaves using artificial intelligence by Fatemeh Shahmoradi Ghaheh, Milad Razbin, Majid Tehrani, Leila Zolfipour Aghdam Vayghan, Mehdi Sadrjahani

“…Abstract The dyeing process of textile materials is inherently intricate, influenced by a myriad of factors, including dye concentration, dyeing time, pH level, temperature, type of dye, fiber composition, mechanical agitation, salt concentration, mordants, fixatives, water quality, dyeing method, and pre-treatment processes. …”
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Are Functional Performance Test Scores Better When Compared to Baseline or Contralateral Limb Scores Following LE Injury in Adolescent Athletes? by Edward Jones, Jessica Jochum, Hannah Corn, Michaela O'Brien, Melissa Parks, Jamal Armoush, Amanda Annee

“… # Study Design Prospective longitudinal cohort study # Methods High school athletes (n=395) from all varsity sports completed a battery of FPTs including the Y-Balance Test (YBT), single limb hop tests and T-Test for agility (TT) during their preseason to establish baseline data. …”
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THE CONTENDING ISSUES AND REALITIES IN NIGERIAN FEDERALISM by BENJAMIN SHAIBUME, AONDOAKAA AFONGU IORNUMBE

“…However, not all regions were represented in the Legislative Council, leading to bitter struggles and agitations towards the formation of a new government. …”
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Brexit and the Future of the Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom by A. A. Aleshin, S. V. Kislitsyn

“…The U.S. needs British military bases and investment while the UK needs American technologies, especially in the nuclear sphere, and investment alike. Simultaneously, one cannot exclude changes in the longer term. …”
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The sorption of Tebuconazole and Linuron from an Aqueous Environment with a Modified Sludge-Based Biochar: Effect, Mechanisms, and Its Persistent Free Radicals Study by Jingjie Yang, Hongwei Sun, Yucan Liu, Xiaohan Wang, Kamran Valizadeh

“…The main contributing factors such as biochar preparation conditions, persistent free radicals as well as contact time, agitation speed, biochar dose, temperature, and pH were investigated. …”
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Mężczyzna w edukacji przedszkolnej: prolegomena do badań w Polsce/ Male in the occupation of a nursery school teacher: prolegomena to empirical research in Poland by Urszula Ordon

“…The principal directions of research into the issue of employing males in nursery school education, highlighting both their achievements and shortcomings alike, are shed light upon. The analysis of the state of research in Poland leads to a conclusion that the representatives of Polish pedagogical sciences into the issue of the presence or the absence of males in nursery school education whereas research abroad is well advanced. …”
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Prevalence of Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy by Katie Liu, Christopher Liu, Seckin O. Ulualp

“…Emergence delirium (ED) is associated with behavioral disturbances and psychomotor agitation, increased risk of selfinjury, delayed discharge, and parental dissatisfaction with quality of care. …”
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L’INCLUSIONE NELLA SCUOLA ITALIANA: DALLA FORMAZIONE DEGLI INSEGNANTI ALLA COSTRUZIONE DI UN AMBIENTE DI APPRENDIMENTO INCLUSIVO. IL CASO DELL’INSEGNAMENTO DELLE LINGUE by Mariagrazia Palumbo

“…La prima parte dell’articolo ripercorre i principali aspetti dell’inclusione nella scuola italiana e spiega l’importanza delle percezioni dei docenti in relazione al loro agire didattico. La seconda parte interroga le percezioni degli insegnanti di lingua (Italiano, L1, L2) operanti nei diversi ordini di scuola nel campo dell’istruzione inclusiva, un’istruzione volta a fornire una risposta educativa e didattica di alta qualità per tutti gli studenti riconoscendo le diversità (non solo le disabilità) di ogni persona come una risorsa. …”
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