Composition and Morphological Characteristics of Extracellular Polymeric Substances of Different Tolerant Bacteria Under Perfluorobutanesulfonic Acid (PFBS) Stress by Rui Tang, Lina Sun, Guo Yu, Jiayao Xu, Qing Luo, Xiaoxu Wang, Luge Rong

“…The NH microorganism’s ability to metabolize organic matter was markedly stronger; it had a higher quantity, and its impact on main EPS content was greater than the other three tolerant strains. …”
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ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT QUALIFIED PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR QUALITY OF MEDICINAL PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN USE by Zh. I. Aladysheva, N. V. Pyatigorskaya, V. V. Belyaev, N. S. Nikolenko, E. I. Nesterkina, S. A. Loseva

“…Most of them had a working experience in 1–2 divisions of the enterprise, and combined the functions of qualified persons with managerial positions (74.5% and 71.9%, respectively). …”
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Analyzing Worn-Out Texture Regeneration from Urban Branding Perspective Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) (Case Study: Worn-Out Texture of Shahr-e-Kord) by Dvood Mahdavi, Ali Mohammadi Gojani, Waliullah Nazari

“…The validity assessment results showed that all research variables had a value of greater than 0.4, indicating maximum validity. …”
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Evaluating the Integration of Technology by Teachers in E-Education in Elementary Schools Based on the International Standards for Technology in Education (ISTE) by Maryam Pourjamshidi

“…All distributed questionnaires were collected after being completed by the teachers, and the collected data were analyzed using t-test and analysis of variance.FindingsResults from the single-group t-test showed that the standard for technology concepts and operations had a mean of 4.21, with a standard deviation of 0.63; technology-based measurement and evaluation had a mean of 3.32, with a standard deviation of 0.50; designing experiences and learning environments had a mean of 6.09 and a standard deviation of 0.53; teaching planning according to effective and multiple learning had a mean of 3.85 and a standard deviation of 0.067; professional performance and productivity had a mean of 3.70 and a standard deviation of 0.46; and human, legal, ethical, and social issues of technology had a mean of 3.32 and a standard deviation of 0.44. …”
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First Experience of Multifocal and Toric Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses Implantation (Short-Term Analysis) by К. B. Pershin, N. F. Pashinova, А. Yu. Tsygankov, E. A. Antonov

“…Aim. Analysis of the functional results of new IOL with an extended depth of focus implantation a in the short-term (6 months) follow-up period.Patients and methods. …”
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Healthcare providers' insights on pediatric care quality in Gaza hospitals: integrating evidence-based practices and illness management, health information systems, and referral ef... by Saeed Y. Eleyyan, Bothyna B. ELssyed Etewa, Fatma Al’Haj Ahmad, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi

“…However, more than half (58.3%) had attended pediatric care training courses, and 23.2% had less than five years of experience. …”
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Maternal and gestational factors associated with congenital anomalies among live births: a nationwide population-based study in Brazil from 2012 to 2020 by Qeren Hapuk Rodrigues Ferreira Fernandes, Enny S. Paixão, Maria da Conceição Nascimento Costa, Maria Glória Teixeira, Mauricio Lima Barreto, Angelina Xavier Acosta

“…Abstract Background Congenital anomalies are structural and/or functional alterations that contribute significantly to an increase in morbidity and mortality risk observed in children around the world. …”
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Soil and climate factors affect the nutrient resorption characteristics of desert shrub roots in Xinjiang, China by Yan Luo, Yan Luo, Yan Luo, Wenya Wei, Yaxuan Wang, Tianai Xue, Kaijuan Du

“…Among different families, Tamaricaceae had significantly higher NRE (33.84 ± 2.07%) and PRE (46.23 ± 1.72%) compared to others, while Solanaceae had the lowest KRE (33.84 ± 2.07%). …”
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Evaluation of the impact of physical exercise on quality of life and clinical outcomes among women undergoing treatment for breast cancer by Nicole de Moraes Pertile, Juliana Nichterwitz Scherer, Maiara Anschau Floriani, Andriele Abreu Castro, Juçara Gasparetto Maccari, Luiz Antonio Nasi

“…Patients who were practicing exercises during the treatment period had better scores in terms of emotional, social, functional performance, symptoms, global health status and the sum of quality of life scores six months after starting the treatment than those who did not exercise at all (p<0.05). …”
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Whey protein-based bigels for co-encapsulation of curcumin and gallic acid: Characterization, stability and release kinetics by Behnaz Hashemi, Mehdi Varidi, Narjes Malekjani, Seid Mahdi Jafari

“…Examining the release rate of CUR and GA during digestion showed that bigel had a slower release rate (6–15%) than oleogel (16%) and hydrogel (34%), and CUR had a lower release (50%) due to its higher molecular weight and greater entanglement than GA (70%). …”
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Assessment of quality of life, treatment practices, and associated factors among children of atopic dermatitis patients at all Africa leprosy, TB and rehabilitation training center... by Minychel Wale Aynalem, Alemseged Beyene Berha

“…It adversely affects child’s physical health, daily functioning, and overall quality of life (QoL), impacting not only the child but also their families. …”
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Study of acute and subacute toxicity of an immunostimulating drug based on the S-derivative of 1,2,4-triazole by O.-L. I. Labunska, V. M. Hunchak, B. V. Gutyj, M. P. Soltys

“…Reflex and motor activity had a character appropriate for this type of animal. …”
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Evidence-based approach to the shoulder examination for subacromial bursitis and rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qianzi Zhao, Preethika Palani, Nadine S. Kassab, Milan Terzic, Monika Olejnik, Sichao Wang, Yma Tomassini-Lopez, Corey Dean, Richard A. Shellenberger

“…An accurate and efficient diagnostic strategy focused on physical examination findings may lead to improved outcomes and less functional disability. Objective To identify the most accurate physical examination tests for the diagnosis of RCT and SIS, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Synthesis and Characterisation of Activated Carbon Obtained from Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) Nutshell by Tafadzwa Mkungunugwa, Shepherd Manhokwe, Armistice Chawafambira, Munyaradzi Shumba

“…Activated high carbon samples with H3PO4 had 2.7–3.2, 11.3–29.8%, 4.7–14.6%, and 0.39–0.54 gcm−3 pH, ash, moisture, and bulk density, respectively. …”
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Study of the psychometric properties of the HLS-EU-12 questionnaire in rural Bangladesh. by Fakir M Amirul Islam

“…Only item 12 ("Join a sports club or exercise class if you want to") had a fit residual value outside the acceptable range. …”
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Stroke-related restless leg syndrome in hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients by Do Xuan Tinh, Dinh Viet Hung, Do Duc Thuan, Dang Phuc Duc, Dang Minh Duc, Nguyen Dang Cuong, Phan The Ha, Nguyen Dang Hai, Nguyen Duc Thuan, Tran Minh Tuan, Huynh Ngoc Lang, Nguyen Trong Nghia, Pham Ngoc Thao

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Utility of the ASPECT Score for Predicting Intracranial Hemorrhage Following Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients with Suspected MCA Infarction: Insights from the Northern Thai Str... by Teekaput C, Wantaneeyawong C, Jakrachai C, Nuttawut S, Nuttawut S, Bowornsomboonkun S, Teekaput K, Thiankhaw K

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis evaluated the risk of unfavorable ASPECTS and its association with study outcomes.Results:  We included 622 patients (mean age 66.1 ± 13.5 years; 50.5% male); 95 (15.3%) had unfavorable ASPECTS. Patients with unfavorable ASPECTS had higher sICH but not aICH (21.1% vs 4.9%, P < 0.001 and 16.9% vs 17.3%, P = 1.00). …”
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En-bloc Dual Adult Kidney Transplantation with Multiple Vessels in a Short-Stature Recipient by Abhiyutthan Singh Jadaon, Chandra Pal Singh

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients opting for deceased donor kidney transplant from a suboptimal functioning kidney donor; to provide adequate working nephrons in the recipient, two adult kidneys are transplanted into one single recipient. …”
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A Retrospective, Comparative Study on Infinity Ankle Replacements vs Ankle Fusions by John Steyn MD, FRCSC, Murray J. Penner MD, FRCSC, Alastair S.E. Younger MB ChB, ChM, FRCSC, Kevin Wing MD, FRCSC, Andrea Veljkovic MD, MPH, BComm, FRCSC, Hooman Sadr MD, FRCSC, Oliver Gagne MD, FRCSC

“…While ankle fusion has traditionally been the treatment of choice, it often impairs ankle functionality, and can increase the development of painful hindfoot arthritis. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on mild vascular cognitive impairment in patients with atrial fibrillation: results of a three-year observational study by O. V. Vorob'eva, N. N. Shindryaeva, V. V. Fateeva

“…The study took place during COVID-19 pandemic, and 25.5% of patients had documented SARS-CoV-2-associated pneumonia. …”
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