Can Digital Rectal Examination Identify the Subtype of Dyssynergic Disorders as Well as High Resolution Anorectal Manometry? by Philippe Onana Ndong, Karine Baumstarck, Véronique Vitton

“…Digital rectal examination (DRE) offers a reliable, cost‐effective alternative for DD diagnosis. …”
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A new efficient genetic algorithm-Taguchi-based approach for multi-period inventory routing problem by Amin Farahbakhsh, Amir Saman Kheirkhah

“…To represent solutions for this problem, we introduce a new chromosomal structure. This structure offers simplicity in encoding and decoding solutions, maintains feasibility after crossover and mutation operations, addresses both routing and inventory management in a single step, and consolidates information about each solution method comprehensively. …”
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Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies in War-Affected Urban Settings of Tigray, Ethiopia by Hafte Gebreselassie Gebrihet, Yibrah Hagos Gebresilassie, Mekonen Aregai Gebreselassie

“…These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted policy interventions that address the specific vulnerabilities of female-headed households and ensure the development of sustainable coping strategies to mitigate the long-term effects of food insecurity in war-affected urban settings. This study offers novel insights into the urban dimensions of food insecurity and coping strategies in post-conflict settings.…”
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A Modular and Scalable Approach to Hybrid Battery and Converter Integration for Full-Electric Waterborne Transport by Ramon Lopez-Erauskin, Argiñe Alacano, Aitor Lizeaga, Giuseppe Guidi, Olve Mo, Amaia Lopez-de-Heredia, Mikel Alzuri

“…This real-time capability has been validated, and related results are presented in this paper, showing a synchronization accuracy below 200 ns between two modules and a stable control at a cycle time of 400 µs. This approach offers a promising solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry, aligning with global sustainability goals.…”
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The Impact of Heating Methods on Respiratory and Allergic Diseases in Preschool Children: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey Across Northern and Southern China by Chenyang Wang, Shaohua Li, Yan Zhang, Haixia Zhou, Peiwen Zhang, Wei Yu

“…This study provides insights into the associations between heating methods and the prevalence of diseases among preschoolers across two periods in China. The findings offer new perspectives and guidance for families in selecting appropriate heating methods.…”
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Oncogene OSTM1 Promotes Gastric-Cancer Metastasis by Modulating the Metastatic Microenvironment Through Altered Tumor-Cell Autocrine Signaling by Yucheng Tang, Yi Guo, Jiangyi Feng, Ziwei Wang

“…OSTM1 represents a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker, with the OSTM1–S100A4 axis offering new therapeutic possibilities for gastric-cancer treatment.…”
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A structured exercise regimen enhances autonomic function compared to unstructured physical activities in geriatric horses by Kanokpan Sanigavatee, Chanoknun Poochipakorn, Onjira Huangsaksri, Sipaporn Vichitkraivin, Sireetorn Pakdeelikhit, Wanlapa Chotiyothin, Sirapatch Wongkosoljit, Thita Wonghanchao, Metha Chanda

“…Abstract Older horses often show reduced autonomic responses, affecting their well-being. …”
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Effectiveness–implementation hybrid-2 randomised trial of a collaborative Shared Care Model for Detecting Neurodevelopmental Impairments after Critical Illness in Young Children (D... by Paula Lister, Kristen Gibbons, Zephanie Tyack, Luregn J Schlapbach, Samudragupta Bora, Maria Isabel Castillo, James Best, Debbie Long, Helen G Liley, Belinda Dow, Kerri-Lyn Webb, Christian Stocker, Debra Thoms, Carolyn Wharton, Lori Matuschka

“…One intervention group will receive 6 months of collaborative shared care follow-up with GPs (supported by online outcome monitoring), and the other will be offered self-directed screening and education about post-intensive care syndrome and child development. …”
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Introduction: Commoning as Differentiated Publicness by Heidi Sohn, Stavros Kousoulas, Gerhard Bruyns

“…The editorial introduction offers a platform of negotiation, which far from disregarding the already established approaches to the thematic in question, aims at expanding their scope, complementing them with non-dialectical readings. …”
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FPIES: Reviewing the Management of Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome by Neha Khanna, Kirtika Patel

“…The diagnosis of FPIES is often delayed following two or more presentations. …”
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Integration of evidence into Theory of Change frameworks in the healthcare sector: A rapid systematic review. by Davi Mamblona Marques Romão, Cecilia Setti, Leo Heikiti Maeda Arruda, Roberta Crevelário de Melo, Bruna Carolina de Araujo, Audrey R Tan, Peter Nichols DeMaio, Tanja Kuchenmüller

“…First, it provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the existing methods for incorporating evidence into ToC development in the health sector. Second, it offers a new typology guiding any future endeavors of incorporating evidence into ToCs.…”
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Hair Barrette Induced Cochlear Implant Receiver Stimulator Site Infection with Extrusion by Trung N. Le, Jordan Hochman, Darren Leitao

“…Local measures inclusive of aggressive surgical debridement with vascularized flaps and parenteral antibiotics represent a viable option and often permit device salvage. However, explantation should be considered if there is evidence of systemic, intracranial, or intractable infection. …”
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Coronary Heart Disease Risk Prediction Model Based on Machine Learning by YUE Haitao, HE Chanchan, CHENG Yuyou, ZHANG Sencheng, WU You, MA Jing

“…However, the issue of data imbalance in these studies is often overlooked, despite its crucial role in enhancing the accuracy of CHD risk identification within classification algorithms. …”
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The On-Freezing Phenomenon: Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects by Rita Moretti, Paola Torre, Rodolfo M. Antonello, Francesca Esposito, Giuseppe Bellini

“…Freezing of gait is a warning sign of Parkinson's disease. One could distinguish off-freezing, which is associated with dopaminergic therapy and to its titration, and it is clinically related to wearing-off phenomenon. …”
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Elevated few-shot network intrusion detection via self-attention mechanisms and iterative refinement. by Congyuan Xu, Yong Zhan, Guanghui Chen, Zhiqiang Wang, Siqing Liu, Weichen Hu

“…As attack strategies evolve, there is often a lack of sufficient samples to train models, making it difficult for traditional methods to respond quickly and effectively to new threats. …”
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Addressing technology-mediated stigma in sexual health-related digital platforms: Insights from design team members. by Abdul-Fatawu Abdulai, Amanda Fuchsia Howard, Paul J Yong, Leanne M Currie

“…These findings are considered crucial in addressing stigma but are not often apparent to designers involved in digital health projects. …”
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TRENDS IN BEHAVIOUR OF MODERN FOOD CONSUMERS IN POLAND by Krystyna Świetlik

“…The aim of the paper is to present the changes in the level and structure of food consumption in Poland during 2013-2017 from a macro and micro-economic perspective, based on CSO (Central Statistical Office) data gathered from national accounts and household budgets. …”
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Exploring the characteristics of detrusor after contraction in females with pure urodynamic stress incontinence by Xiao Zeng, Hong Shen, Deyi Luo, Tao Jin

“…Conclusions This study offers an initial exploration of morphological and mathematical aspects of DAC in urodynamics involving females with pure USI. …”
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5G Fronthaul in Modular P4: eCPRI Protocol Processing and Precise BMv2 Timestamps for PTP-1588 by Atabak Nojavan, Bill Pontikakis, Francois-Raymond Boyer, Yvon Savaria

“…P4, a domain-specific language (DSL) for programming network devices, offers flexibility in defining packet processing behaviors. …”
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Rare Objects and the Rhapsodic World of Yoruba Elite Art Collectors: Preliminary Notes by Aderonke Adesola Adesanya

“…Secondly, as game changers and transformative agencies the elite collectors become culture bro­kers who work assiduously to stem 'culture flight' and 'heritage drain'. The plat­forms they offer grant them boasting rights as art connoisseurs and promotes the affirmation of elite power within the matrix of a post-colonial nation state. …”
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