Subspace Approximations to the Focused Transport Equation of Energetic Particles, I. The Standard Form by B. Klippenstein, A. Shalchi

“…In the past a subspace approximation was proposed which allows to compute important quantities such as the characteristic function as well as certain expectation values. This previous approach was applied to solve the one-dimensional Fokker-Planck equation which contains only a pitch-angle scattering term. …”
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The Gakhov barriers and extremals for the level lines by A.V. Kazantsev

“…The regular Gakhov class G1 consists of all holomorphic and locally univalent functions f in the unit disk with only one root of the Gakhov equation, which is the maximum of the hyperbolic derivative (conformal radius) of the function f . …”
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Knowledge-base for interpretation of cerebrospinal fluid data patterns. Essentials in neurology and psychiatry by Hansotto Reiber

“…ABSTRACT The physiological and biophysical knowledge base for interpretations of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) data and reference ranges are essential for the clinical pathologist and neurochemist. With the popular description of the CSF flow dependent barrier function, the dynamics and concentration gradients of blood-derived, brain-derived and leptomeningeal proteins in CSF or the specificity-independent functions of B-lymphocytes in brain also the neurologist, psychiatrist, neurosurgeon as well as the neuropharmacologist may find essentials for diagnosis, research or development of therapies. …”
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Knowledge-base for interpretation of cerebrospinal fluid data patterns. Essentials in neurology and psychiatry by Hansotto Reiber

“…ABSTRACT The physiological and biophysical knowledge base for interpretations of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) data and reference ranges are essential for the clinical pathologist and neurochemist. With the popular description of the CSF flow dependent barrier function, the dynamics and concentration gradients of blood-derived, brain-derived and leptomeningeal proteins in CSF or the specificity-independent functions of B-lymphocytes in brain also the neurologist, psychiatrist, neurosurgeon as well as the neuropharmacologist may find essentials for diagnosis, research or development of therapies. …”
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Pure connection formalism and Plebanski’s second heavenly equation by Kirill Krasnov, Arthur Lipstein

“…Abstract Plebanski’s second heavenly equation reduces the problem of finding a self-dual Einstein metric to solving a non-linear second-order PDE for a single function. Plebanski’s original equation is for self-dual metrics obtained as perturbations of the flat metric. …”
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Advanced MicroCT Analysis of Lacustrine Carbonate Reservoirs for Fluid Flow Simulation by Olga M. O. Araújo, Alessandra Silveira Machado, Davi F. Oliveira, Ricardo Tadeu Lopes

“…Furthermore, we compare the results for absolute permeability as a function of porosity and anisotropy degree.  …”
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Emergent equilibrium and quantum criticality in a two-photon dissipative oscillator by V. Yu. Mylnikov, S. O. Potashin, G. S. Sokolovskii, N. S. Averkiev

“…To do that, we explicitly demonstrate the Boltzmann-Gibbs-like form of the stationary distribution function depending on the effective temperature, which is determined by the two-photon pump rate. …”
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Analysis of the Results of a Questionnaire Survey of Doctors and Clinical Psychologists on Somatovegetative Symptoms of Stress by Anna A. Kuzyukova, Natalia A. Levchenko, Larisa A. Marchenkova

“…According to a pre-developed questionnaire, which includes 12 dysfunctional blocks related to various systems and functions of the body, 160 doctors and medical psychologists were interviewed, who were asked to describe patients’ complaints of disorders of various organs, systems and/or functions, having a functional, stress-related character, which they observed in their practice. …”
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Azithromycin as an add-on treatment for persistent uncontrolled asthma in adults: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jingbo Zhai, Jinhua Si, Xiaodan Li, Zengtao Sun, Jihong Feng, Wei Mu, Huiting Zhang, Peng Guan, Fu Lian, Shuangjiang Yu, Xuepin Wang, Yuhong Huang

“…Despite standard treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), asthma remains uncontrolled in a substantial number of chronic asthma patients who risk reduced lung function and severe exacerbations. Azithromycin could have add-on effects for these patients. …”
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Using Implementation Science to Evaluate the Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in a Clinical Heart Failure Care Setting by Sarah V.C. Lawrason, MSc, PhD, Heather Ross, MSc, MD, Michael McDonald, MD, Juan Duero Posada, MD, Samantha Engbers, BAH, Anne Simard, MHSc

“…Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) include patients’ voices in clinical care by assessing patient symptoms, function, and quality of life. In 2022, PROMs were implemented into the electronic health record system (Epic) at a large academic hospital in Toronto, Canada. …”
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Pacientes hipertensos muestran una mayor respuesta de la frecuencia cardíaca durante el ejercicio progre-sivo en relación con pares adultos normotensos: PROYECTO VASCU-HEALTH (Hype... by Cristian Alvarez, Christian Campos-Jara, Emmanuel Gomes Ciolac, Guilherme Vega-Guimaraes, Omar Andrade-Mayorga, Johnattan Cano-Montoya, David C. Andrade, Pedro Delgado-Floody, Alicia Alonso-Martínez, Mikel Izquierdo, Igor Cigarroa

“…This study aimed 1) to describe and compare the HR during exercise between HTN and normotensive adults and 2) to describe the endothelial function and related vascular parameters in both groups. …”
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Continued Implementation and Use of a Digital Informal Care Support Platform Before and After COVID-19: Multimethod Study by Nikita Sharma, Christian Wrede, Sofia Bastoni, Annemarie Braakman-Jansen, Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen

“…Furthermore, survey data were collected in 2019 (N=11,635) and 2022 (N=5573) among Caren platform users for comparing usage behavior and support functionality use. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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VERBAL NEOLEXEMS OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHOR’S IN THE NEWSPAPER LANGUAGE OF THE LATE 20th CENTURY: SEMANTICS AND WORD FORMATION by Olena M. Turchak

“…This goal requires the use of appropriate research methods: structural, the internal organization of language is analyzed, where the elements are related to a certain system of relations; descriptive, it gives the opportunity to consider the features of the neolexems semantics; method of contextual analysis, the functioning of neolexemes is examined in context and their functions, stylistics and context are identified. …”
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Acceptability, engagement, outcomes, and dose–response associations of a mindfulness-based meditation app in individuals waiting for psychological services by Alexander R. Daros, Alina Patel, Oghenetega Otevwe, Santiago Sotelo, Bechara J. Saab, Lena C. Quilty

“…Linear mixed models estimated treatment outcomes for functional disability (primary outcome), depression, anxiety, stress, rumination, and mindful awareness/acceptance. …”
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A Comparison of Resting Scapular Posture and the Davies Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test by John D Heick, Jenna Haggerty, Robert C Manske

“…Kibler has described a four-type classification of scapulothoracic dysfunction. Functional performance testing is used to objectively measure activities that simulate various desired activities. …”
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The use and experience of the national disability insurance scheme for Australians with skeletal dysplasia: a mixed-methods study by Jun Hei Jeremy Lai, Penelope Ireland, Daphne Nguyen, Ashley Woodbury, Verity Pacey

“…Conclusion Despite all participants demonstrating a need for assistance to achieve functional independence, experience and success in accessing the NDIS were varied. …”
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Pengembangan dan Penerapan Sistem Persuasif pada E-learning : Aspek Perceived System Credibility dan Social Influence by Vanya Anjani Mupti, Yohana Dewi Lulu Widyasari, Indah Lestari

“…And the features of the social influence are chat, comment, give emotion, and see online user. Functional testing results indicate the function of e-learning is as expected. …”
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Qualitative examination of collaboration in team-based primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic by Lisa Dolovich, Toula Kourgiantakis, Keith Adamson, Rachelle Ashcroft, Judith Belle Brown, Catherine Donnelly, Simon Lam, Deepy Sur, David Verilli, Peter Sheffield, Anne Kirvan, Maya Dancey, Sandeep Gill, Kavita Mehta

“…Objective The objective of this study was to describe Ontario primary care teams’ experiences with collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive qualitative methods using focus groups conducted virtually for data collection.Setting Primary care teams located in Ontario, Canada.Participants Our study conducted 11 focus groups with 10 primary care teams, with a total of 48 participants reflecting a diverse range of interprofessional healthcare providers and administrators working in primary care.Results Three themes were identified using thematic analysis: (1) prepandemic team functioning facilitated adaptation, (2) new processes of team interactions and collaboration, and (3) team as a foundation of support.Conclusions Results revealed the importance of collaboration for provider well-being, and the challenges of providing collaborative team-based primary care in the pandemic context. …”
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Evaluation of the interest of women assisted by the Centro de Atenção à Mulher (CAM) of Rio do Sul in intimate aesthetic surgeries by Eduarda Fritsche, Luiz Eduardo Mendes Zanis, Franciani Rodrigues da Rocha, Wagner Alves da Costa, Paola de Lima, Amanda Luísa Batista, Eloisa Fritsche

“…Introduction: The term female genital surgery encompasses several techniques to improve the female vulvar area, both aesthetically and functionally. Feelings of emotional distress are common in women who seek such surgeries, significantly impacting their self-esteem, sexuality, hygiene and vulvar functionality. …”
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Donor-derived myeloid sarcoma in a kidney transplant recipient: clinical case study and relevance of a multidisciplinary approach in therapy and diagnosis by N. A. Chichagova, D. V. Gogolev, D. O. Kuzmin, A. N. Ananyev, A. A. Kutenkov, A.  A. Galkin, T.  B. Kapitulskaya, D. D. Fedotova, I. V. Ulyankina, O. N. Reznik, S. F. Bagnenko

“…Localization of these tumors in a transplanted organ may cause loss of graft function. After chronic graft dysfunction and infections, malignant neoplasms come next as one of the leading causes of late kidney graft loss. …”
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