Serial Dilution and EDTA Extraction Indicate Probable Phosphorus Minerals in Dairy, Goat, Swine, and Poultry Manure by Paulo H. Pagliari, Fernando S. Galindo

“…The probable solid phases controlling phosphorus (P) salts solubility in goat, swine, chicken, and dairy manures were investigated using chemical modeling software, Visual Minteq, coupled with serial dilution and EDTA extraction. …”
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Arcabas’s paintings in the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette by Piotr Szweda

“…Our article presents a synthesis of the artistic path of Arcabas as a versatile painter who likes to influence human senses by colours while looking for harmony and beauty as God’s humble follower. …”
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Comparison of the accuracy and efficacy of different assistive techniques in primary total knee arthroplasty: A network meta‐analysis by Yuhang Zheng, Yang Li, Ziqi Yuan, Xiao Geng, Hua Tian

“…Conclusion RAS was most likely to achieve an accurate alignment, followed by CAS, PSI and CON. …”
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Long-term consequences of COVID-19 on sleep, mental health, fatigue, and cognition: a preliminary study by Armin Adibi, Ali Motahharynia, Iman Adibi, Mehdi Sanayei

“…Conclusion The study highlights the higher prevalence of sleep disturbance, depression, and cognitive impairment in the PCS phase, with inflammation likely playing a significant role. Moreover, the study suggests that untreated depression and sleep disturbances may pose long-term risks for dementia. …”
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Clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes in thoracic outlet syndrome: a comparative study of cases with and without cervical rib by Amr N. Ali, Hesham ElSobky, El-Sayed Abou El-Magd, Abdel Wahab Mahmoud Ibrahim

“…Pain levels were assessed using a visual analog scale before and after operation as well as recording intraoperative data and postoperative complications. …”
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The Influence of Consumption Purpose on Consumer Preferences for Fruit Attributes: The Moderating Effect of Color Perception by Yihan Wang, Lingying Liu, Yangyang Wei

“…The results indicate that the visual characteristics of fruits (especially color) affect the purchase preferences of consumers with different eating purposes. …”
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The new factors defining variability of circadian’s rhythms of intraocular and perfusion pressure of glaucoma patients by N. A. Baranova, A. V. Kuroyedov, Yu. V. Ovchinnikov

“…Most likely, melatonin plays a protective role in the occurrence and progression of glaucoma, protecting retinal cells against free radicals and has a direct impact on the intraocular pressure level. …”
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The Interplay among EFL Students' Epistemic Beliefs, Language Learning Strategies, and L2 Motivational Self-System: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach by Shaghyegh Shirzad, Hamed Barjesteh, Mahmood Dehqan, Mahboubeh Zare

“…This paper suggests that the more EB students experience, the less likely they adopt learning strategies, and the more L2MSS they hold, the more LLS students employ.…”
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Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome Related to Viscoelastic Substance by Ayşe Gül Altıntaş, Gültekin Köklü, Çiğdem Can, Sibel Polat, Meryem Yaşar

“…Materials and Methods: Clinical features in twenty-two eyes of 22 patients who had TASS outbreak after uneventful cataract surgery were evaluated. Visual acuity (VA), intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, biomicroscopic and B-mode ultrasound evaluations were performed. …”
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Reliability of Reagent Strips for Semi-quantitative Measurement of Glucosuria in a Neonatal Intensive Care Setting by Jolita Bekhof, Boudewijn J. Kollen, Sjef van de Leur, Joke H. Kok, Irma H.L.M. van Straaten

“…Glucosuria in preterm infants is often measured using a visually readable reagent strip, e.g., when monitoring total parenteral nutrition or during sepsis or when treating with corticosteroids. …”
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Post-market Surveillance Analysis of Refractive Data in Users of Delivery Tyro®, a Tyrosine-Releasing Contact Lens by Diego Ponzin, Adriano Fasolo, Giancarlo Montani, Daniele Bazzocchi

“…Conclusions These findings support the hypothesis that Delivery Tyro® may reduce myopia progression, likely attributable to the release of tyrosine during lens wear, either due to its antioxidative properties or its role as a precursor of dopamine, a key neurotransmitter in the retina involved in visual signaling, and refractive development. …”
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Predictors of independence in older people: A longitudinal, population-based study using the CARE75 + cohort by Emily Taylor, Victoria A Goodwin, Andrew Clegg, Lesley Brown, Julia Frost, Susan Ball

“…Refining understanding of the mechanisms within frailty and depression is likely to improve targeting of support and interventions, which will have a lasting impact on older people’s independence.…”
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Flying foxes create extensive seed shadows and enhance germination success of pioneer plant species in deforested Madagascan landscapes. by Ryszard Oleksy, Luca Giuggioli, Thomas J McKetterick, Paul A Racey, Gareth Jones

“…We used data from feeding trials and GPS tracking to construct seed shadow maps to visualize seed dispersal patterns. The models use Gaussian probability density functions to predict the likelihood of defecation events occurring after feeding. …”
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Retraced memories - virtual reconstruction of an architectural landmark by Simone Fallica, Raissa Garozzo, Cettina Santagati

“…Highlights: • 3D virtual reconstruction is effective to visualize and bring back to life ruined architectural artefacts…”
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The Suitability of Stool Antigen Testing in the Detection of Helicobacter pylori in a Regional and Rural Area of Australia by Timothy Wearne, Safaa Nadeem, Bruce Wilson, Kylie J. Mansfield, Caitlin Keighley

“…No significant correlation was seen between lower SES areas and higher H. pylori infection prevalence, but low-test utilisation suggests likely prevalence underestimation within the studied area and may indicate reduced accessibility to healthcare.…”
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Gaze behavior and decision-making among handball referees: exploring gender and expertise differences by Jacek Świdwa, Stefanie Klatt, Adam Kantanista

“…Conclusion The findings indicate that differences in decision-making accuracy among handball referees are likely influenced by factors such as experience and cognitive processing rather than gaze behavior. …”
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THE FIRST EXPERIENCE IN USING ELASTOGRAPHY IN COMBINATION WITH ENDOBRONCHIAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY FOR MEDIASTINAL PATHOLOGY: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF FEASIBILITY AND COMPARISON OF CHAR... by I. V. Sivokozov, T. L. Silina, V. N. Korolev, P. A. Pravednikov, B. S. Lenskiy

“…Reproducible images acceptable for visual assessment were obtained in all cases. The wall of the trachea and bronchi had no significant negative impact on the quality of an obtained image. …”
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Estimating total species richness: Fitting rarefaction by asymptotic approximation by Yi Zou, Peng Zhao, Jan Christoph Axmacher

“…Robust estimates are likely to be obtained where the observed number of species is greater than half of the TES estimation. …”
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Case Report of HIV and Neurosyphilis Coinfection in a Recent Migrant: Old Diseases in New Faces by Alexa Van Besien, Ian Paolo Mauricio, Ronald Belfort, Joseph Lykins

“…Rates of coinfection in Haiti are incompletely characterized but likely high. The US has seen a marked increase in migration from Haiti, with implications for public health and migrant health management. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of vision impairment and its association with cognitive impairment among older adults in India: a cross-sectional study by Shobhit Srivastava, T Muhammad, Drishti Drishti

“…Those who had vision impairment were 11% more likely to have cognitive impairment compared to their counterparts (OR: 1.11, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.23). low psychological health (OR: 1.55; 95% CI: 1.36 to 1.77), low activities of daily living (OR: 1.80; 95% CI: 1.43 to 2.27), low instrumental activities of daily living (OR: 1.26; 95% CI: 1.14 to 1.40), poor self-rated health (OR: 1.28; 95% CI: 1.15 to 1.41) and chronic morbidity (OR: 1.27; 95% CI: 1.14 to 1.41) were found to be risk factors for cognitive impairment among older adults.Conclusions Additional efforts in terms of advocacy, availability, affordability and accessibility especially in a country with big illiteracy issue are mandatory to increase the reach of eye-care services and reduce the prevalence of avoidable visual impairment and vision losses that lead to cognitive deficits among the older population.…”
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