Effects of environmental temperature on mortality in cancer patients in palliative care by Encinas Paloma, Garcia Naomi, Emilio Gutierrez

“…Abstract Background Despite advances in cancer treatment, the incurability of the disease is the basis for palliative care. Methods A sample of 334 oncological patients in palliative care underwent a two-year assessment to determine the effects of environmental temperature on mortality. …”
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A NOVEL VOICE-BASED SYSTEM FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE DETECTION USING RNN-LSTM by Repudi Pitchiah, T. Sasi Rooba, Uma Pavan Kumar

“…In this study, RNN-LSTM is combined with numerous architectures to develop more accurate prediction models for the detection of PD on the basis of feature analysis of various patient speech samples. …”
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Taste evaluation of Chinese oolong tea “Baiyaqilan” based on physiological signals and multivariate statistics by YANG Bo-kai, SHEN Li-juan, YANG Jing-min

“…<b>Objective:</b> Investigate young people's taste preference for white bud kiran tea and design tea drinks accordingly. <b>Methods:</b> Design a combination of electroencephalogram （EEG）, electrodermal activity （EDA）, heart rate variability （HRV） multivariate statistical analysis and sensory evaluation to allow 24 subjects （12 of each gender） to evaluate the taste preference of seven batches of white bud kiran tea of different grams and brewing lengths. …”
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Islamic-based anti-corruption education to build integrity zones among ma'had al-jami'ah students at uin Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang by Gufron Gufron, Dewi Chamidah, M. Anwar Firdausy, Inayatur Rosyidah

“…This research includes field research, which is included in the type of qualitative research using descriptive methods. Data collection techniques in this research include documentation review, observation, and interviews. …”
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Soil Particle Settlement Sorting and Distribution Characteristics of Carbon, Nitrogen and Salt During Gradual Thawing by Yuan Xinhao, Wang Xinyao, Li Fan, Wang Ruiqi, Hu Yaxian, Li Xianwen

“…[Objective] The classification of sediment particles and the accompanying distribution characteristics of carbon, nitrogen and salt in the process of soil thawing layer by layer under snowmelt runoff scenario were analyzed in order to identify the mechanism of soil freeze-thaw erosion and the induced micro-environmental effects on eroding slopes. [Methods] Soil samples were obtained from an eroding slope in the mollisol region of Northeastern China. …”
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Trial to compare mixed-use (multi-use and single-use) intermittent catheter management with single-use management over 12 months (The MultICath Trial): protocol for a non-inferiori... by Isabel Reading, Jeremy Jones, Gillian Watson, Paul Little, Michael Moore, Carl R May, Suzanne Hagen, Doreen McClurg, Karen Guerrero, Jacqui Prieto, Nina Wilson, Carol Shields, Mandy Fader, Bridget Clancy, Margaret Macaulay, Thomas J Chadwick, Brian S Buckley, Rajvinder Khasriya, Alaa Abouhajar, Catherine P James, Nicola Goudie, Sylvia Dickson, Miriam R Avery, Jackie Broadbridge, Alan Cottenden, Cathy Murphy, Anthony Timoney, Sandra A Wilks

“…Using multi-use catheters as well as single-use ones (mixed-use) could bring benefits (eg, reducing plastic waste and patients never running out of catheters) and offer more choice to users. Evidence is needed that mixed-use is at least as safe and acceptable as using only single-use catheters.Methods The MultICath Trial is a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial involving 578 participants. …”
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An analysis of the common characteristics of intervention strategies used in secondary education by Michael Power

“…This practitioner enquiry was conducted using thematic analysis to identify the characteristics of a sample of intervention strategies, alongside the study of commonality within the sample by looking at which characteristics are more prevalent when compared to the average number within the same sample. …”
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Experimental research of retreatability of root canals filled with bioceramic sealer by A. V. Mitronin, D. A. Ostanina, Yu. A. Mitronin

“…This study aimed to determine the residual filling material and the reestablishment of working length and apical patency after retreatment of TotalFill® BC Sealer.Materials and methods. Thirty maxillary incisors were used in a single cone obturation technique with TotalFill BC Sealer (FKG, Switzerland) and randomly divided into 6 groups according to the retreatment technique. …”
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Effect of Gamma Rays on Adropin as a Potential Hepatokine Marker for Liver Damage in Male Albino Rats by Nadia Abdel-Magied, Amira MK Abouelella, Hayam Mostafa, Hebatallah E. Mohamed, Nehal I. Hendy

“…Purpose This work was the first study to show the impact of γ- radiation on adropin levels in the serum and liver tissue of male albino rats. Methods Liver tissue and blood samples of rats were collected at 1, 3, 7 and 14 days after whole-body exposure to 7.5 Gy of γ-radiation. …”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Length of Stay of Patients Admitted To Psychiatry Hospital at North of Iran by Pezhman Hadinezhad, Javad Setareh, Mahmood Moosazadeh

“…Concerning the high prevalence of psychiatric disorders in the community, studying the factors affecting the length of stay of these patients in psychiatric hospitals seemed to be useful and significant. Materials and methods: The present research was a cross-sectional study. …”
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Information literacy instruction in special libraries: the situation in the year 2010 in comparison with the year 2002 by Uršula Tarfila, Primož Južnič

“…Research limitation: The sample size of both studies was not even, for advanced understanding of some results additional research methods should be used. …”
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Prediction of Performance of Compressed Earthen Construction Using Compressed Stabilized Earthen Cylinders (CSECs) by Robert Hillyard, Brett Story

“…Compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEBs) combine compressed components including inorganic soil, water, and a stabilizer such as Portland cement, and can achieve greater strength than other earthen construction methods. Typically, site-specific soil comprises the bulk material in CSEB construction, which minimizes the quantity of construction materials that need to be provided from off-site and motivates this type of building material for remote locations. …”
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Eco-enzyme Apple Bar Soap for Skin Hydration in Older Adults by Elizabeth Yun Yun Vinsur, Berliany Venny Sipollo

“…Conclusion: Given the challenging weather at the mountain's base, further research is necessary, with adjustments to the soap formula, a more extended research time, and a larger sample size. …”
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Improvement of motor function and decreased need for postnatal shunting in children who had undergone intrauterine myelomeningocele repair by Tereza Cristina Carbonari de Faria, Sergio Cavalheiro, Wagner Jou Hisaba, Antonio Fernandes Moron, Maria Regina Torloni, Ana Lucia Batista de Oliveira, Carolina Peixoto Borges

“…Objective To compare neuromotor development between patients who did and those who did not undergo intrauterine myelomeningocele repair. Methods Children with myelomeningocele aged between 3.5 and 6 years who did undergo intrauterine repair (Group A, n=6) or not (Group B; n=7) were assessed for neuromotor development at both anatomical and functional levels, need for orthoses, and cognitive function. …”
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Tensioned Multi-View Ordered Kernel Subspace Clustering by Liping Chen, Gongde Guo

“…Current multi-view clustering methods always try to compensate for the missing information in the original domain, which is limited by the linear representation function. …”
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Numerical determination of the width and shape of the effective string using Stochastic Normalizing Flows by Michele Caselle, Elia Cellini, Alessandro Nada

“…Abstract Flow-based architectures have recently proved to be an efficient tool for numerical simulations of Effective String Theories regularized on the lattice that otherwise cannot be efficiently sampled by standard Monte Carlo methods. In this work we use Stochastic Normalizing Flows, a state-of-the-art deep learning architecture based on non-equilibrium Monte Carlo simulations, to study different effective string models. …”
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Parenting stress and depressive symptoms in the family caregivers of children with genetic or rare diseases: The mediation effects of coping strategies and self-esteem by Chin-Chen Wen, Shao-Yin Chu

“…Objective: To elucidate how parenting stress influence depressive symptoms in the family caregivers of children with genetic or rare diseases by examining the mediation effects of coping strategies (problem-focused, emotion-focused, and dysfunctional coping) and self-esteem. Materials and Methods: In total, 100 family caregivers were recruited and administered a questionnaire assessing demographics and study measures. …”
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Sensitivity Analysis of Axial Compressive Bearing Capacity of CFRP Concrete-filled Steel Tube by WU Jian, ZOU Hong, XU Zhichun, WANG Kunyun

“…The axial compressive bearing capacity of CFRP concrete-filled steel tube is related to many factors.Due to material manufacturing and use,these parameters are not a definite value.Based on this,this paper carries out the sensitivity analysis of axial compressive bearing capacity of CFRP concrete-filled steel tube with consideration of the uncertainty of parameters,conducts the parametric modeling of CFRP concrete-filled steel tube with Python,ABAQUS scripting language based on nine parameters and parameter sample values,calculates the ultimate bearing capacity by ABAQUS batch processor,analyzes the local and global sensitivity of ultimate bearing capacity,establishes the fitting function relation by the second order response surface aiming at the problem of large amount and long time of global sensitivity calculation,and calculates the global sensitivity index by the extended Fourier amplitude sensitivity test.The results show that:The inner diameter of steel tube has the greatest influence on the ultimate bearing capacity.By comparing the two methods of local sensitivity and global sensitivity,the parameters vary in a small range,and the ideal results can be obtained quickly through local sensitivity analysis.If the difference in variability of each parameter is too big,the results from global sensitivity analysis are more accurate.…”
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A Combination of Cell Findings Improves the Accuracy of Voided Urine Cytology by Sachiko Iwai, Mitsuru Kinjo

“…This study aims to evaluate the effect of combining cell findings to assess urine cytology. Materials and Methods: Thirty cell findings found in high-grade urothelial carcinoma (HGUC) were selected for morphological abnormalities, each with detailed definitions. …”
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Cytokine profile of the cervical mucosa of HIV-infected women with papillomavirus infection by Ivan V. Vyalykh, Vladimir A. Mishchenko

“…Among women with HIV, human papillomavirus infection leads to the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cancer 3–4 times more often compared with HIV-negative women, despite effective combination antiretroviral therapy. …”
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