Gastrointestinal Disturbances Associated with the Consumption of Sugar Alcohols with Special Consideration of Xylitol: Scientific Review and Instructions for Dentists and Other Hea... by Kauko K. Mäkinen

“…Xylitol is better tolerated than hexitols or the disaccharide polyols. Erythritol, owing to its smaller molecular weight and configuration that differ from other alditols, normally avoids the gastrointestinal reactions encountered with other polyols. …”
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The Impact of Ischaemic Stroke Subtype on 30-day Hospital Readmissions by Anna Therese Bjerkreim, Andrej Netland Khanevski, Henriette Aurora Selvik, Ulrike Waje-Andreassen, Lars Thomassen, Halvor Naess, Nicola Logallo

“…Cox regression analyses were performed to assess the risk of 30-day readmission for the stroke subtypes and identify predictors of 30-day readmission, and its impact on one-year mortality. Results. Of 1874 patients, 200 (10.7%) were readmitted within 30 days [LAA 42/244 (17.2%), CE 75/605 (12.4%), SVO 12/205 (5.9%), SOE 6/32 (18.8%), SUE 65/788 (8.3%)]. …”
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How the tulip breaking virus creates striped tulips by Aidan A. Wong, Gustavo Carrero, Thomas Hillen

“…The striped variety has attracted particular attention for its intricate and unpredictable patterns. A good understanding of the mechanism driving the striped pattern formation of broken tulips has been missing since the 17th century. …”
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Zasada zrównoważonego rozwoju w turystyce by Dominika Dzwonkowska

“…The article focuses on presenting the concept of sustainable tourism, its key objectives, and main characteristics, cases of its application, challenges connected with a more sustainable approach to tourism. …”
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Modified Modal Pushover Design for Asymmetric-Plan RC Shear-Wall Structures by Mohammad Sadegh Birzhandi, Daniyal Mirzakhani

“…In summary, the arbitrary distribution of walls’ reinforcements at the beginning of MMPD design steps is modified so that a structure is limited to its selected limit state when analyzed by the MMPA method by knowing that walls’ stiffness is proportional to their corresponding strength. …”
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Cassia grandis, Pink Shower by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…It is sometimes called “stinking tree” because the pulp in its pods has a very strong smell. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Michael G. …”
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Fractional-Order Derivative Model of Rift Valley Fever in Urban Peridomestic Cycle by Saul C. Mpeshe

“…To gain some understanding on its dynamics in an urban peridomestic cycle, a fractional-order derivative model is formulated and analysed. …”
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Numerical study of delamination process of the CFRP composite by Eva Kormaníková, Kamila Kotrasova

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Le jardin du présent intensément by Nicolas Fiévé, Florence Mercier, Frank Salama, Manuel Tardits

“…Similarly, in Chaumont, each of the four creators of the garden tells how he or she followed and understood its development and creation. These different voices produce a kaleidoscopic perspective, a way of grasping the links between Japan and France in relation to gardens and architecture. …”
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Verbascoside exerts an anti-atherosclerotic effect by regulating liver glycerophospholipid metabolism by Peng Lei, Jialin Lü, Tie Yao, Peng Zhang, Xin Chai, Yuefei Wang, Miaomiao Jiang

“…Atherosclerosis (AS) is a common metabolic disease and abnormal lipid metabolism in liver is inseparable from its formation and development. In this study, the anti-atherosclerotic effect of verbascoside was evaluated by establishing an atherosclerosis model based on western diet feeding of apolipoprotein E-deficient mice for 16 weeks. …”
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Chern classes of integral submanifolds of some contact manifolds by Gheorghe Pitiş

“…The geometry of this bundle is investigated and some results concerning its Chern classes are obtained.…”
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Improving CT reconstructions of multi-material assemblies by multi-position data fusion: a case study by Javier Sánchez Prieto, Filippo Zanini, Simone Carmignato

“…These findings highlight the method's efficacy in tackling the prevalent challenge of multi-material artifact reduction, showcasing its promising applicability across industrial and research domains involving multi-material measurements.  …”
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Association between Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Endocrinopathies: Clinical Implications by Ana-Maria Singeap, Carol Stanciu, Laura Huiban, Cristina Maria Muzica, Tudor Cuciureanu, Irina Girleanu, Stefan Chiriac, Sebastian Zenovia, Robert Nastasa, Catalin Sfarti, Camelia Cojocariu, Anca Trifan

“…Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a rising prevalence worldwide. Its potential for evolution towards liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as associations with extrahepatic manifestations, represents a double burden for patients and physicians alike. …”
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Topographie et restitution du chantier de l’aqueduc d’Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône) by Robert Fabre, Philippe Leveau, Vincent Dumas

“…The third successively crosses this plain and that of the Rhône until its end point in Arles. These three sections are of unequal length. …”
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Delineating Novel Signature Patterns of Altered Gene Expression in Schizophrenia Using Gene Microarrays by Karoly Mirnics, Frank A. Middleton, David A. Lewis, Pat Levitt

“…This disorder typically has its clinical onset in late adolescence or early adulthood, presenting as a constellation of delusions and hallucinations (positive symptoms); decreased motivation, emotional expression, and social interactions (negative symptoms); and impaired learning and memory (cognitive symptoms). …”
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À propos de la découverte d’un dictionnaire inédit du xviiie siècle by Joan Thomas

“…This work overtakes that of Boissier de Sauvages. It’s a dictionary between two languages in which the illustrations of the definitions are made by proverbs and by examples taken in the literature, which offer a new vision of the literary history of the 18th century.This dictionary is now available on http://tolosana.univ-toulouse.fr/notice/165803770…”
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A workplace-based HIV self-testing intervention as a determinant for self-testing knowledge, beliefs, and use among unskilled workers in Wakiso Uganda by Gerald Mukisa Nsereko, Khamisi Musanje, Eron Robinah Ayesiga, Loyce Kiiza Kobusingye, Rhoda Namubiru, Moses Sempala, Christine Kiwala, Martin Mabunda Baluku

“…Results A comparison of the mean differences between the pre-post-test scores for the intervention group showed a statistically significant difference for HIVST knowledge [M=-1.38, SD = 0.719, t=-13.0, df = 45, p ≤.05], perceived susceptibility [M=-0.92, SD = 0.867, t=-7.20, df = 45, p ≤.05], perceived benefits [M=-0.92, SD = 0.593, t=-5.63, df = 45, p ≤.05], perceived barriers [M=-1.22, SD = 1.12, t=-5.63, df = 45, p ≤.05], and HIVST use [M=-1.22, SD = 1.12, t=-5.63, df = 45, p ≤.05]. However, it’s noteworthy to state that perceived barriers increased exponentially than earlier hypothesized amidst the knowledge acquired. …”
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Realising value from big data analytics: The process of affordance actualisation by Firdous Mohd Farouk, Christophe Schinckus, Sandra Smith

“…By highlighting the iterative and dynamic nature of the affordance actualisation process, this research extends theoretical insights into how organisations build BDA capabilities to realise value.This multi-layered research provides practitioners in banking and other sectors with actionable insights to enhance BDA implementation and realise its potential value.…”
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Five New Species of Pezizales from Northeastern China by Zhengqing Chen, Tolgor Bau

“…Maximum likelihood and Bayesian analyses were performed using a combined nuc rDNA internal transcribed spacer region (ITS) and nuc 28S rDNA (nrLSU) dataset for the construction of phylogenetic trees. …”
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Prominence of Microbiota to Predict Fibrous Stenosis in Crohn’s Disease by Yang X, Pan Y, Gao CP, Li H, Zhang YH, Huang CL, Cao L, Xiao SY, Zhou Z

“…The intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in the development and progression of CD. However, its role in intestinal fibrous stenosis is poorly understood. …”
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