Ophthalmologists’ and patients’ perspectives on treatments for diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy in Vietnam: a descriptive qualitative study by Tunde Peto, Nathan Congdon, Lynne Lohfeld, Hoang Tran, Katie Curran, Van Thu Nguyen, Tung Thanh Hoang, Hue Thi Nguyen, Quan Nhu Nguyen, Catherine Dardis, Hoang Huy Tran, Anh Tuan Vu, Mai Quoc Tung

“…Recommendations by all participants included ensuring that both laser and anti-VEGF injections are widely available across the country and controlling costs for patients and the healthcare system.Conclusions Reducing DR treatment costs, optimising treatments options, and expanding the network of clinics offering treatment outside metropolitan areas were the main issues raised by participants. …”
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Selection of Candidates for Positions in Higher Education Institution from the Standpoint of Their Potential Loyalty to Employer by A. R. Alaverdov, T. P. Alaverdova

“…The article formulates the practice-oriented recommendations on the solution ofthe considered problem.…”
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The Evaluation of Thermodynamics and Environmental Impact of Waste Heat Recovery System Using Alternative Refrigerants by Aisyah Nyayu, Mukhtar Ariyadi Hifni, Ayu Putri Pratiwi Ilham, Sugiyanto, Fuadi Robith

“…The Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) offers a promising solution for recovering this waste heat and converting it into mechanical or electrical power. …”
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Evaluating Company’s Readiness for Adopting Product Line Engineering: a Second Evaluation Round by Luisa Rincón, Raúl Mazo, Camille Salinesi

“…Nevertheless, a product line solution is not appropriate in all cases and also requires some conditions to be implemented successfully. The literature offers several contributions regarding the adoption of product lines. …”
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Defining Established and Emerging Microbial Risks in the Aquatic Environment: Current Knowledge, Implications, and Outlooks by Neil J. Rowan

“…It specifically focuses on current knowledge, future outlooks and offers some potential alleviation strategies that may reduce or eliminate the risk of problematic microbes in their viable but nonculturable (VBNC) state and Cryptosporidium oocysts in the aquatic environment. …”
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Structural Design and Electrical Characteristics Analysis of Mid-Load Whip Antenna by Menglei Xiu, Lihua Li, Shimin Feng

“…In order to facilitate the integration of the offshore surface antenna and reduce the manufacturing cost, the resonance shortening length and omnidirectional radiation performance of a centrally loaded whip antenna are analyzed. …”
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THE EFFECT OF OSH PROGRAM AND WORK DISCIPLINE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FIREFIGHTERS AT THE FIRE SERVICES OF BOGOR DISTRICT IN 2020 by Putri Permatasari, Wilda Dwi Apriliyani

“…The K3 and Work Discipline Program can affect the dependent variable of performance in fire officers at the Bogor Regency Fire Department by 71.2% while the remaining 28.8% is influenced by other variables not included in this study. …”
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Improvement of Moisture Management Properties of Face Masks Using Electrospun Nanofiber Filter Insert by Fatirah Fadil, Nor Dalila Nor Affandi, Ahmad Mukifza Harun, Mohammad Khursheed Alam

“…Adding a filter to face masks may offer extra protection against the virus. Nevertheless, there remains a significant concern where thicker, tightly woven materials of masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably, due to inadequate moisture management properties of woven fabric in existing disposable surgical face masks. …”
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Online Monitoring of Electrochemical Degradation of Paracetamol through a Biomimetic Sensor by Mariana Calora Quintino de Oliveira, Marcos Roberto de Vasconcelos Lanza, José Luis Paz Jara, Maria Del Pilar Taboada Sotomayor

“…Simultaneously, we carried out off-line analysis by liquid chromatography (HPLC) during the experiments in order to validate the proposed system. …”
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Mother-fetus immunogenetic dialogue as a factor of progeny immune system development by L. A. Gerlinskaya, A. V. Varlachev, G. I. Krotov, G. V. Kontsevaya, M. P. Moshkin

“…From our review of the literature, it follows that immunogenetic interactions of mother and fetus organisms, which occur at all stages of pre- and postnatal development, have a signifcant effect on the resistance of offspring to infections and allergens. Before implantation, the mother’s immune responses are formed under the influence of semen fluid antigens, leukocytes and cytokines, as well as under the influence of the genes of the major histocompatibility complex, which are expressed in embryos at the stage of two cells. …”
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Detection of Deaths Caused by Hyperkalemia by Małgorzata Żulicka, Kamila Sobczak, Dominik Kowalczyk, Sylwia Sikorska, Wioletta Arendt, Marta Hałas-Wiśniewska

“…Unfortunately, deaths caused by hyperkalemia are difficult to identify due to their non-specific symptoms and are often misinterpreted as cardiovascular-related. Furthermore, most potassium ion concentration tests developed in recent years are non-specific, have limitations, or are based on outdated techniques. …”
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The THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND IMAGE AND PRODUCT INNOVATION ON STARBUCKS COFFEE PURCHASE DECISIONS IN SURABAYA CITY by Agus - Baktiono

“…This shows that in the midst of the highly competitive business competition between foreign and local coffee shops in Surabaya, Starbucks coffee can still survive and carry out its business activities sustainably through the brand image it carries and innovating the products it offers. …”
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Desafíos en la formación de la Enfermera Gestora de Recursos Materiales by Sergio R. López Alonso, Carmen Santos Millán

“… La formación de la enfermera gestora de recursos materiales (EGRM) se enfrenta a una carencia de especialización reconocida y de programas académicos oficiales que fundamenten su rol crucial en la optimización de recursos y consiguiente mejora de la calidad asistencial. …”
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Workforce Diversity: A Spotlight on Employee Sustainability Excellence in India by AISWARYA Balachandar, RAMASUNDARAM Gurusamy, SUDHA Paulin, POONDY Rajan

“…By grounding its findings in empirical evidence, the paper transcends mere conjecture, offering a robust framework for comprehending and tackling this pressing issue. …”
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Best Management Practices for Live Bee Removals in Florida: A Beekeeper’s Guide by Mary Bammer, Jamie Ellis, Eric Baxter, Krista Butler, John Coldwell, B. Keith Councell, Kevin Easton, Brendhan Horne, Brandi Stanford, Amy T. Vu

“… Feral colonies of honey bees nesting near humans or domestic animals can pose a stinging threat and may be considered a nuisance and possibly a threat to animal or public health, and therefore bees often need to be removed or eradicated when they are found nesting near homes or other property. …”
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Emergency Physicians’ and Nurses’ Perspectives on Transgender, Intersexual, and Non-Binary Patients in Germany by Torben Brod, Carsten Stoetzer, Christoph Schroeder, Stephanie Stiel, Kambiz Afshar

“…Emergency physicians (EP) often lack formal training and knowledge about caring for TIN patients, while comparatively less evidence is available for other healthcare professionals, including emergency nurses (EN). …”
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O turismo olivícola na Provença, uma forma de turismo inacabada by Philippe Bachimon, Pierre Dérioz

“…A oliveira, árvore emblemática e emblemática, faz parte da oferta turística genérica da Provença e dos seus arredores. …”
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Legal liability: seven doctrinal approaches to understanding its essence by V. H. Zhornokui

“…The author emphasises that the doctrine of legal theory distinguishes two types of legal liability: positive (relating to an offence not yet committed) and negative (relating to an offence already committed). …”
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Protective Eyewear for Pesticide Applicators by Brett Bultemeier

“…This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office discusses the types of protective eyewear and how best to select and maintain these particular pieces of PPE. …”
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Tensiones en sistemas co-creativos. Una mirada crítica a la integración del diseño en comunidades artesanales de Colombia en el departamento de Santander by Adolfo Vargas Espitia, Joyce K. Cuadrado-Siosy

“…Desde una perspectiva decolonial, se proponen estrategias como el fortalecimiento de redes de confianza, la resignificación de los oficios artesanales y la implementación de mecanismos de gobernanza horizontal. …”
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