Comparison of Provision of Stroke Care in Younger and Older Patients: Findings from the South London Stroke Register by Siobhan L. Crichton, Charles D. A. Wolfe, Anthony G. Rudd, Christopher McKevitt

“…This study compared access to care for younger adults to that for over 65s. Methods. Using population-based data from 4229 patients with first-ever stroke between 1995 and 2010, associations between age and 21 care indicators were investigated using multivariable logistic regression. …”
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Treatment of TB/HIV co-infected patients in a day center by A. K. Ivanov, E. V. Shevyreva, N. A. Skrynnik, N. A. Tursunova, V. V. Manina, V. V. Nechaev

“…Organization of day care centers at TB dispensaries has become a promising trend of directly observed treatment of tuberculosis patients.The objective of the study: to analyze the activities of a day center by TB dispensary for the period of 12 years.Subjects and methods. Two groups of people were compared: patients with TB/HIV co-infection (n = 232) and HIV negative tuberculosis patients (n = 665).Results. …”
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Prevalence of ear disease in cats undergoing cone beam computed tomography for dental procedures by Hannah F. Boothe, Hannah F. Boothe, Mary Krakowski Volker, Mary Krakowski Volker, Jennifer Tjepkema, Jennifer Tjepkema, Adrien-Maxence Hespel

“…IntroductionIn this prospective, cross-sectional study, 303 feline patients were evaluated via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for evidence of incidental ear disease during a dental procedure.MethodsAll feline patients over one year of age presenting to a private practice veterinary dentistry and oral surgery specialty clinic underwent CBCT imaging which included the oral cavity and ear canals. …”
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Uncovering Status and Legality of Digital Rupiah as Legal Tender: Using Dignified Justice Theory by Kameo Jeferson, Prasetyo Teguh, Janpieter Hutajulu Marihot, Rawni Arndarnijariah Faqi, Nur Chika Amitha Exsa

“…Using normative legal research methods, this study finds that Article 23B of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia has not explicitly regulated digital currencies. …”
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Selective solvothermal extraction of tetrabromobisphenol A to promote plastic recycling by Paavo Auvinen, Ville H. Nissinen, Erno Karjalainen, Kirsi Korpijärvi, Eerika Olkkonen, Krista Grönlund, Ilkka Rytöluoto, Lauri Kuutti, Mika Suvanto, Janne Jänis, Jarkko J. Saarinen

“…Additionally, DIP-MS was found to be a valuable characterization method for assessing the removal and decomposition of various additives from solid plastic samples with minimal sample preparation. …”
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Accelerated carbonate weathering by immobilized recombinant carbonic anhydrase by Io Antonopoulou, Ayanne de Oliveira Maciel, Marikagiusy Di Giacomo, Maria Elena Russo, Ulrika Rova, Paul Christakopoulos, Piero Salatino, Antonio Marzocchella

“…The highly reproducible and robust immobilization method, that provides material separation based on its magnetic properties, could be a viable solution for the recovery of enzyme and its separation from the lime mud slurry, aiding in obtaining a highly pure solution rich in bicarbonate, as product.…”
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Estimation of above- and below-ground ecosystem parameters for DVM-DOS-TEM v0.7.0 using MADS v1.7.3 by E. E. Jafarov, H. Genet, V. V. Vesselinov, V. Briones, A. Kabeer, A. L. Mullen, B. Maglio, T. Carman, R. Rutter, J. Clein, C.-C. Chang, D. Teber, T. Smith, J. M. Rady, C. Schädel, J. D. Watts, B. M. Rogers, S. M. Natali

“…To validate the efficiency of this new calibration method, we utilized model-generated synthetic and actual observations. …”
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Research on Users’ Willingness to Use the Urban Subway Wayfinding Signage System Based on the DeLone & McLean Model Theory: A Case Study of Wuxi Subway by Kun Wang, Chuhao Shen, Mingxin Li, Jianing Li

“…The data were collected using a combination of online and offline survey methods and were analyzed using IBM SPSS 23 and AMOS 23. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) as biomarkers in diabetic ketoacidosis by Nada M. Elfeky, Maggie A. Ibrahim, Azza A. Eltayeb, Rania Bakry, Ehsan A. Hassan

“…The pediatric patients were grouped into two equal groups according to the presence of DKA: DKA and non-DKA (NDKA). …”
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SELECTION OF DNA MATRIX FOR JUSTIFICATION OF THRESHOLD FOR CONTAMINATION OF PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCTS WITH UNDECLARED POULTRY COMPONENTS by M. Yu. Minaev, G. I. Solodovnikova, K. A. Kurbakov

“…In the Russian certified methods, the species-specific DNA matrix for chickens is a multi-copy gene of cytochrome B in mitochondrial DNA. …”
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Sustainability Assessment and Spatial Optimization of Minority Characteristic Villages Based on the Minimum Cumulative Resistance Model: A Case Study of Qiandongnan, China by Min Wang, An Huang, Qianxi Zhang, Zhe Cheng

“…The sustainable development of minority characteristic villages (MCVs) is crucial to regional diversity, equality, and inclusion. However, it also faces multi-dimensional challenges, especially spatial imbalance. …”
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A new specimen of Plesiopterys wildi reveals the diversification of cryptoclidian precursors and possible endemism within European Early Jurassic plesiosaur assemblages by Miguel Marx, Sven Sachs, Benjamin P. Kear, Mats E. Eriksson, Klaus Nilkens, Johan Lindgren

“…The new specimen offers an opportunity to assess the biodiversity of Early Jurassic plesiosaurs documented from what is now Central Europe. Methods The osteology of MH 7 is described and compared with other Early Jurassic plesiosaurs based on first-hand observations. …”
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Developing a Comprehensive Shipment Policy through Modified EPQ Model Considering Process Imperfections, Transportation Cost, and Backorders by Waseem Sajjad, Misbah Ullah, Razaullah Khan, Mubashir Hayat

“…It has been well established that the real production inventory system acts as an imperfection in the overall production management loop. <i>Methods:</i> This research deals with designing a new shipment policy considering the imperfections in the production processes and undertaking some influential factors, such as the transportation cost, the actual production inventory, defective items, and backorders. …”
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NEW EXPERIMENTAL PATHOGENETICALLY GROUNDED VARICOCELE MODE by M. A. Berdnikov, N. V. Antipov, Yu. K. Gulkov

“…The main aim of the study was to develop a pathogenetically grounded varicocele model and to compare it with the well-known one.Materials and methods. 30 male mongrel laboratory rats were divided in 3 equal groups, in the 1st group Saypol technique was performed, in the 2nd – one-time partial ligation of both spermatic cords with following testicles abdominisation. …”
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Utilizing Rasch Model to Analyze A Gender Gap in Students’ Scientific Literacy on Energy by Mardiah Afifa, Rini Khoirunnisa, Sri Mindia Vanessa Pratiwi, Dariah Meitaza

“…However, students have low literacy, with a logit of -0.51, so physics teachers must create teaching methods to improve students’ scientific literacy. …”
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Changes in the Economic Behaviour of Czech Households in the Years of Economic Crisis and Pandemic by Stanislava Hronová, Richard Hindls

“…A reduction in household consumption generally means an increase in household savings if all other circumstances are equal. The aim of the present paper is to show, using the methods of time series analysis, the effects of these two crisis periods in terms of data for the household sector or to show whether the fall in the propensity to consume and the rise in the propensity to save in 2020–2021 can be considered statistically significant compared to the crisis period of 2009–2013. …”
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Evaluation of Impact of Some Pulse Parameters on the Efficiency of Electric Cardiac Defibrillation by I. V. Venin, M. S. Bogushevich, A. I. Redko, S. V. Serikov

“…Objective: to test the hypothesis of the resonance pattern of an electric cardiac defibrillation process and to study the impact of the frequency spectrum of pulses of various shape on the efficiency of defibrillation.Material and methods. The frequency spectrum of pulses the efficiency of which during defibrillation was known was examined. …”
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Icelandic teachers’ perspectives and strategies for supporting children’s plurilingual development in compulsory schools by Artëm Ingmar Benediktsson, Anh-Dao Tran, Renata Emilsson Peskova, Hanna Ragnarsdóttir, Samúel Lefever

“…Whilst the participating teachers acknowledge the importance of plurilingualism, their teaching methods and perspectives often remain at a surface level, prioritising the development of Icelandic over a deeper engagement with students’ full linguistic repertoires. …”
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Gender Disparities Among Award and Grant Recipients in Annual Infectious Disease Society Meetings by Digbijay Kunwar, Ili Margalit, Elda Righi, Asma Nasim, Dafna Yahav, Noam Tau, On behalf of the ESCMID Ethics Advisory Committee (EEAC)

“…Methods Female award and grant winners in infectious diseases conferences (2009–2023) were evaluated. …”
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Auriculotherapy for anxiety, quality of life and fear of COVID-19 in pregnant women: a randomized clinical trial by Hérica Pinheiro Corrêa, Kauê Batista Andrade, Tânia Couto Machado Chianca, Antônio Prates Caldeira, Carolina Amaral Oliveira Rodrigues, Maria Fernanda Santos Figueiredo Brito, Caroline de Castro Moura, Diego Dias de Araújo

“…ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the effect of auriculotherapy on anxiety, quality of life and fear of COVID-19 in pregnant women. Methods: multicenter, single-blind, randomized clinical trial. …”
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