Ranking the Components of Algebraic Thinking Model in Sixth-Grade Students during Coronavirus Pandemic Based on Fuzzy Analysis by Zahra Kalati, Mohsen Rostamy-Malkhalife, Mohammad Hassan Behzadi

“…Methods: To collect data based on survey research, an open and closed-ended questionnaire was used. …”
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Improving Sensor Interoperability between Contactless and Contact-Based Fingerprints Using Pose Correction and Unwarping by Laurenz Ruzicka, Dominik Söllinger, Bernhard Kohn, Clemens Heitzinger, Andreas Uhl, Bernhard Strobl

“…However, when the various extension methods were combined on a finger-wise basis, an average decrease of 36.9% in equal error rates (EERs) was observed. …”
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Related dynamic axisymmetric thermoelectroelasticity problem for a long hollow piezoceramic cylinder by D. A. Shlyakhin, M. A. Kalmova

“…The closed solution is constructed using a generalized method of finite integral transformations.Results. …”
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A New Approach to Infrastructure Development in Sri Lanka’s Urban Areas by Alahakoon Lahiru, Černeckienė Jurgita, Jansons Leo, Tekshan Wanigasinghe Mudiyanselage Miran

“…The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative data analysis, GIS technologies, case studies, and stakeholder interviews. …”
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THE COSTS OF REGIONAL ANESTHESIA WITH THE USE OF LEVOBUPIVACAINE, RACEMIC BUPIVACAINE AND ROPIVACAINE by G. E. Ulrikh, A. V. Rudakova

“…The aim of this work was to assess the cost of anesthesia levobupivacaine, bupivacaine and ropivacaine.Material and methods. In accordance with the results of comparative clinical trials and expert evaluation analysis was conducted in two ways: under the assumption of equal clinical effectiveness of levobupivacaine and bupivacaine and a higher efficiency of levobupivacaine compared with ropivacaine (assumed in various clinical situations with an equal volume of solution used ropivacaine in concentrations of 0.5% may be replaced without reducing clinical efficacy of levobupivacaine in a concentration of 0.5%, ropivacaine in a concentration of 0.75% – levobupivacaine in a concentration of 0.5 and 0.75% (in equal proportions); ropivacaine at a concentration of 1% – levobupivacaine at a concentration of 0.75%. …”
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Development and temporal evaluation of sex-specific models to predict 4-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk based on age and neighbourhood characteristics in South Lim... by Anke Bruninx, Lianne Ippel, Rob Willems, Andre Dekker, Iñigo Bermejo

“…For males, the AUROC of the final model equalled 0.6548. The E/O equalled 0.9466. For females, the AUROC equalled 0.6744. …”
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4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid photo-reduction with sulfite excitation under UV irradiation: Kinetics, energy consumption, operational variables and toxicology with Daphnia ma... by Farzaneh Totoni Mofrad, Ahmad Jonidi Jafari, Majid Kermani, Mahdi Farzadkia, Ali Esrafili

“…Therefore, for its photo-reduction, new methods are needed, including advanced photo- reduction process. …”
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Professionalisierung von Schulbegleiter:innen von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Autismus-Spektrum – Evaluation des Schulbegleiter:innentrainings „ASS ST“ by Marie Schottel, Charlotte Hanisch, Inés von der Linde, Sascha Knorr, Franziska Schmitz, Nicole Bruning

“…Dazu fand in Rahmen einer Prä-/Post-/Follow-Up-Studie ein Mixed-Methods-Ansatz Anwendung, der eine Fragebogenerhebung (N = 37) sowie halbstrukturierte Leitfadeninterviews (N = 18) integrierte. …”
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Extensive Dynamic Functional Network Connectivity Alterations in Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Liu H, Gu ZX, Li XT, Huang X

“…Initial application of Independent Component Analysis (ICA) methods was used to extract the resting state network (RSN) from resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data. …”
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The Relationship Between Immune-Inflammatory Indexes and the Severity of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital i... by Wu Y, Sheng J, Liu X, Huang Y, Zhang Y, Feng N

“…This study aims to investigate whether immune-inflammatory markers derived from complete blood count (CBC) exhibit an independent association with the severity of BPH/LUTS.Patients and Methods: This study included a total of 698 BPH/LUTS patients who met the inclusion criteria at the Department of Urology, Jiangnan University Medical Center. …”
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Pharmacokinetics and Safety with Bioequivalence of Isosorbide Mononitrate Sustained-Release Tablets in Chinese Healthy Volunteers: Bioequivalence Study by Wu B, Wang W, Zhang Q, Yu G, Lin J, Zhang T, Ye L, Wang K, Zhang W, Wu X

“…The plasma concentrations of isosorbide mononitrate were measured using a high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method, and pharmacokinetic parameters were determined using noncompartmental methods.Results: Fifty-six healthy subjects were enrolled. …”
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A comparative study in the functional outcomes after conventional Deltopectoral approach vs. anterior deltoid split approach for fixation of proximal humerus fractures by Shradha A. Kulkarni, MS Orthopaedics, DNB Orthopaedics, Mansoor Malnas, Postgraduate Student-MS Orthopaedics (final year- 3rd year), Karan Bhanushali, MS Othopaedics, DNB Orthopaedics, Parag K. Munshi, MS Orthopedics, Dorth, DNB, MchOrth, FRCS (Gen Surg), FRCS (Orth)

“…Management may involve conservative methods or surgical procedures, such as open reduction and internal fixation using Proximal Humerus Interlocking Osteosynthesis (PHILOS) plates. …”
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Comprehensive approach to the problem of the effect of residual monomer on the immune-metabolic profile of patients with orthopedic treatment of non-removable temporary constructio... by O. V. Voznyi, N. L. Khlystun, A. V. Dolia, P. L. Yushchenko, A. V. Yarova

“…/min, and in ІІІ group it is completely stabilized, equaling (96 ± 4) c.u./min, P ˂ 0.01. Conclusions. …”
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Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Traditional Chinese Version of the Family Caregiver Medication Administration Hassle Scale by Ku TL, Wu SY, Chie WC, Huang YM

“…In Phase II, a convergent mixed-methods study was carried out with a convenience sample of 138 family caregivers who completed the FCMAHS-TC. …”
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Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling Combined with Kinematic Acupuncture versus Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Lin Y, Hong W, Sui L, Jiang Q, Jiang G, Yan W, Xu N, Zhang R

“…Currently, conservative treatments, such as acupuncture, traction, physical therapy, and medication, are the standard methods used. As a widely applied physical therapy for musculoskeletal disease, Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN) therapy could be considered when choosing treatment interventions for complement. …”
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Possibilities of peripheral magnetic neuromodulation in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men by I. A. Labetov, G. V. Kovalev, A. S. Shulgin, N. D. Kubin, D. D. Shkarupa

“…The results were evaluated on equal terms (10 days and 1 month) in both groups.Results. …”
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Optimization of dye effluent decolorization by halotolerant Halomonas strain D2 in static culture condition by Ali Partovinia, Maryam Otadi, Amirhossein Alaedini

“…There are several chemical, physical, biological, optical, and combinational methods for different pollutant removal from the environment. …”
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Ethical, legal, and social aspects of health technologies for home-based paediatric palliative care – a systematic review by Erik Bjørnerud, Simen A. Steindal, Bjørn M. Hofmann, Anette Winger, Kirsti Riiser, Weiqin Chen, Heidi Holmen

“…The eligible studies employed a range of different methods from randomised controlled trials to usability studies. …”
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Evaluation of Drug Resistance Pattern and Molecular Detection of ISAba1 and ISAba2 in Acinetobacter baumannii Strains Isolated from Hospitalized Patients by Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Mousavi, Hamid Reza Goli, Elham Amiri, Mehrdad Gholami

“…The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates was evaluated using the disk diffusion method according to the CLSI 2021 guidelines. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of colistin was determined using the micro broth method. …”
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Worldwide Research Trends on Lung Cancer and Microbiota: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis by Ren YF, Tan SY, Wang Q, He JW, You FM, Ma Q, You LT

“…This study employs bibliometric methods to trace trends and advancements, emphasizing the extraction and analysis of clinical research data, and outlines current challenges and future research directions.Methods: We selected the literature in the Web of Science Core Collection database. …”
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