The Impact of Autonomy Reform on the Efficiency of Public Hospitals in China: A DEA-ITSA Combination Analysis by An N, Zou Q, Li JB, Luo K, Sun G, Ni X, Xia O

“…The purpose of this research is to assess the reform’s success and explore its effects on hospital outcome efficiency, laying a foundation based on empirical evidence for future policy decisions.Methods: The data envelopment analysis(DEA) and interrupted time-series analysis (ITSA) approaches were combined to analyze the reform impacts on the 16 samples of Shenzhen municipal public hospitals in China, using data extracted from the Shenzhen Health Statistics Yearbook from 2002 to 2023.Results: The results revealed that from 2002 to 2023, 15 out of 16 sample hospitals achieved total factor productivity improvement in Shenzhen city of China, with the average growth rate of Malmquist total factor productivity index(MI) was 3.05% and the highest growth rate was 6.93%, yet only one hospital showing a growth rate of − 0.02%. …”
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Core-Shell Magnetic Nanocarriers: Fe3O4-Hydroxyapatite/Polysuccinimide Hybrids for Enhanced Oral Bioavailability of Fluorouracil by Zhang W, Wang Q, Zhai F, Fan X, Meng F, Shen G, Zhu Y, Cao J, Yu F

“…The system offers uniform particle size, a simple preparation process, and a cost-effective method for targeted drug delivery. It is not only suitable for liver-targeted drug delivery but also applicable for drug delivery to other tissues in the body for anti-tumor drugs. …”
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Crop classification with deep convolutional neural network based on crop feature by Mohamad Reza Gili, Davoud Ashourloo, Hosein Aghighi, Ali Akbar Matkan, Alireza SHakiba

“…The lack or absence of ground truth data is another cause. Therefore, methods that are less dependent on ground samples and use phenological features derived from time series of bands and vegetation indices to classify crops will be more appropriate (Ashourloo et al., 2020). …”
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Efektivitas Pelatihan Psychological First Aid (PFA) Perempuan Korban Pelecehan Seksual Terhadap Empati Mahasiswa Psikologi Unibi by Dyah Rachman Kuswartanti, Cahayaning Widhyastuti, Nida Muthi Annisa

“…In this research, researchers used the one-group pre-test post-test design experimental method to see differences in empathy before and after treatment. …”
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Validation and Reproducibility of a Web-Based Dietary Assessment Tool—MyFood24—In a Danish Population: A Cross-Sectional Validation Study by Sadime Basak Kisi, Sidse Ida Ingemann Rasmussen, Caroline Filskov Petersen, Mette Friberg Hitz, Inge Tetens

“…Background: The validation and reproducibility assessment of dietary assessment tools are needed in order to assess the precision and accuracy of the methods applied when estimating habitual intake. Using objective biomarkers in these validation studies is a further strength. …”
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Sustainable management and responsible practices in SMEs: A comparative study of certified and non-certified Algerian SMEs by Mohammed Daoudi, Salah Eddine Mendli

“…Future research should: • Expand the sample size across multiple industries and regions…”
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Evaluating the inactivation of a surrogate ASFV-like algal virus in a pilot solvent extraction soybean processing facility by Amanda Palowski, Cecilia Balestreri, Pedro E. Urriola, Jennifer L. G. van de Ligt, Richard Ozer, Gerald C. Shurson, Declan C. Schroeder

“…After processing, samples were evaluated for virus presence and viability using a previously validated viability qPCR (V-qPCR) method.ResultsNo detection of EhV-86 occurred on environmental surfaces, air, and dust samples pre- or post-processing. …”
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Oral Health Maintenance and Barriers among Patients Attending Psychiatry Ward of Tertiary Hospital of Bhubaneswar: A Qualitative Research by Payal Dash, Gunjan Kumar, Pranab Mahapatra

“…Conclusion: Enhancing oral health and daily self-care among individuals with severe mental illness necessitates further research involving larger and more diverse samples to thoroughly explore perspectives on specific intervention elements. …”
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Methylation of a group of microRNA genes as a marker for the diagnosis and prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer by V. I. Loginov, M. S. Gubenko, A. M. Burdennyy, I. V. Pronina, P. V. Postnikov, Yu. A. Efimova, F. V. Radus, E. S. Mochalova, T. P. Kazubskaya

“…The aim of the present work is to study changes in the level of methylation of a number of microRNA genes and compile a potential panel of markers for the diagnosis and prognosis of NSCLC.Methods. Samples of NSCLC tumors were collected and clinically characterized at the Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice toward cervical cancer screening among Sikkimese nursing staff in India by Hafizur Rahman, Sumit Kar

“…Awareness was significantly more prevalent among older staff (P < 0.007). Married nursing staffs were significantly more likely to be aware of screening methods, and nursing staff of Christian and Buddhist religion were 1.25 times and 2.03 times more likely to aware of screening methods than Hindu religion respectively. …”
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Multicultural values: meeting point of two forces in developing Islamic education by Dwi Mariyono

“…Future research could aim for larger and more diverse samples to enhance the robustness of the results. …”
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Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 Patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis: A Prospective Observational Study from a Government Hospital in Central Ker... by Biju K Gopinath, Zainab Yaseen, Arun Karat, Usha Samuel

“…Serum was separated after centrifugation and then stored in small 1 mL Eppendorf tubes/vials and refrigerated at 2-8°C. These serum samples were analysed for anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody levels in both cases and controls within 24 hours, using the Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) method on the VITROS ECiQ Immunodiagnostic system. …”
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Studies on the Mechanism of Quality Changes in the Honey-Processing of Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Using Neutral Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry by Ying LIU, Lin-lin YU, Xiao-wei FANG, Huan-wen CHEN, Dong WU

“…In this study, the neutral desorption-extractive electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ND-EESI-MS) method was used to analyze four honey-processed G. uralensis samples with different processing degrees, including raw G. uralensis (S1), raw G. uralensis mixed with honey (S2), heated (S3), and further processed until it was no longer sticky (S4). …”
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Comparison of Hydraulic Fracturing and Deflagration Fracturing Under High-Temperature Conditions in Large-Sized Granite by Hengtao Yang, Yan Zou, Bing Bai, Huiling Ci, Tiancheng Zhang, Zhiwei Zheng, Hongwu Lei

“…For common hydraulic and deflagration fracturing methods, 40 × 40 × 40 cm³ granite samples were used to carry out fracturing tests under high-temperature conditions in this paper. …”
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Subtropical forest macro-decomposers rapidly transfer litter carbon and nitrogen into soil mineral-associated organic matter by Guoxiang Niu, Tao Liu, Zhen Zhao, Xuebing Zhang, Huiling Guan, Xiaoxiang He, Xiankai Lu

“…MAOM) is a promising method for identifying how SOM contributes to reducing global warming. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical activity environment in English primary schools: a multi-perspective qualitative analysis by Danielle House, Robert Walker, Ruth Salway, Lydia Emm-Collison, Katie Breheny, Kate Sansum, Sarah Churchward, Joanna G Williams, Frank de Vocht, Russell Jago

“…Additionally, pupil ability and needs are more polarised. These factors have shaped, but are also shaped by, the high pressure in schools. …”
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The Role of Potassium Phosphite in Enhancing the Activity of Defense Enzymes in Rice Infected by Sheath Blight by Milad Habibi Daronkolaei, Mohammad Ali Tajick Ghanbary, Valiollah Babaeizad, Heshmatollah Rahimian, Ali Dehestani

“…Currently, the most suitable method to control this disease is the use of commercial fungicides. …”
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The Impact of Rotational Malalignment Following Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fractures on Patients’ Functional Outcomes: A Prospective Study by Michail Vavourakis, Athanasios Galanis, Dimitrios Zachariou, Evangelos Sakellariou, Christos Patilas, Panagiotis Karampinas, Angelos Kaspiris, Meletis Rozis, John Vlamis, Elias Vasiliadis, Spiros Pneumaticos

“…Future research should focus on creating a more detailed, functional evaluation system for the elderly and applying it to a larger sample to confirm these findings.…”
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Moderate degradation does not preclude microarray analysis of small amounts of RNA by Oliver Schoor, Toni Weinschenk, Jörg Hennenlotter, Stefan Corvin, Arnulf Stenzl, Hans-Georg Rammensee, Stefan Stevanović

“…Gene expression analysis by microarrays using small amounts of RNA is becoming more and more popular against the background of advances and increasing importance of small-sample acquisition methods like laser microdissection techniques. …”
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Frequency of Entamoeba Complex in Individuals Referred to the Medical Laboratories in Jahrom City, South of Iran by Zahra Kargar Jahromi, Ali Taghipour, Kavous Solhjoo, Rahim Raoufi

“…Entamoeba complex cysts were detected in 2.5% (9/360) of samples by microscopic methods, while 11 isolates were considered positive for the Entamoeba complex by nested PCR. …”
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