The Minimum Dietary Diversity For Women Indicator Can Be Extended To Children And Adolescents aged 4-15 Years As A Proxy Population Indicator For Good Micronutrient Adequacy Of Die... by Loty Diop, Aulo Gelli, Lieven Huybregts, Joanne E Arsenault, Lilia Bliznashka, Erick Boy, Megan Deitchler, Carl Lachat, Mourad Moursi, Angelica M Ochoa-Avilés, Deanna K Olney, Elodie Becquey

“…Background: The response to the global call for more data on children’s and adolescents’ diets and nutrition is limited by the lack of straightforward practical indicators to track their diet quality. …”
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Approach to blind synchronization parameters estimation for OFDM systems by GUO Li-ting1, 2

“…Finally through analyzing this algorithm, a method was got, which can not only estimate a timing offset which is not an integer multiple of one OFDM sample duration, but also enlarge the frequency offset estimation range, thus, a frequency offset estimation over the entire bandwidth of the OFDM system is possible. …”
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The prevalence of the Cryptosporidium parvum among children in Ramadi city by KHADIJA KHLEAF AL-DULAIMI

“…Our study was shown that the rate of prevalence of the C. parvum was 7.87% from the total of 813 samples of diarrhea by using Zeihl-Neelsen method while  ELISA technique result was 11.56% From our results, ELISA technique more specific than Ziehl-Neelsen method in diagnosis of C. parvum and the different is  significant (P <0.05).. …”
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Longitudinal fecal microbiota and volatile metabolomics preceding necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants: a case–control study by S. el Manouni el Hassani, N. M. Frerichs, D. J. C. Berkhout, T. Nijsen, H. H. Knobel, H. Weda, M. Xu, X. Long, L. Wijnoltz, M. M. van Weissenbruch, A. H. van Kaam, V. Cossey, C. F. W. Peeters, R. A. van Lingen, C. V. Hulzebos, D. C. Vijlbrief, W. P. de Boode, B. W. Kramer, A. E. Budding, M. A. Benninga, N. K. H. de Boer, H. J. Niemarkt, T. G. J. de Meij

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Influence of Different Pigmentations and Accelerated Aging on the Hardness and Tear Strength of the A-2186 and MDX4-4210 Silicones by Estefânia Marrega Malavazi, Daniela Micheline dos Santos, Clóvis Lamartine de Moraes Melo Neto, Fernanda Pereira de Caxias, Emily Vivianne Freitas da Silva, Lisiane Cristina Bannwart, Aldiéris Alves Pesqueira, André Luiz de Melo Moreno, André Pinheiro de Magalhães Bertoz, Marcelo Coelho Goiato

“…To evaluate the influence of different pigmentations and accelerated aging on the hardness and tear strength of the A-2186 and MDX4-4210 silicones. Materials and Methods. The samples A-2186 and MDX4-4210 were manufactured without and with pigmentations (black, bronze, and pink). …”
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Investigating Green Behavior among Selected Athletes of the National Teams of the Islamic Republic of Iran by Zahra Aghaei Dehnavi, Seyyed Nasrollah Sajjadi, Mehrzad Hamidi, Mahdi Ghafouri Yazdi

“…Introduction: In today's world, environmental issues have gained more attention than ever before. Climate change, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and environmental threats are among the challenges that human societies face. …”
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Vascular-related biological stress, DNA methylation, allostatic load and domain-specific cognition: an integrated machine learning and causal inference approach by Reem Waziry, Olajide A Williams, Henning Tiemeier, Caleb Miles

“…Objective to determine the role of vascular-related biological Stress, DNA methylation-based biological aging and Allostatic Load in the relationship between vascular disorders and major cognitive domains including global cognition, episodic memory and executive function in a representative sample of adults across the age span. Methods The present study included participants from MIDUS refresher sample. …”
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Microbiome-based prediction of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation outcome by Oshrit Shtossel, Adi Eshel, Shalev Fried, Mika Geva, Ivetta Danylesko, Ronit Yerushalmi, Noga Shem-Tov, Joshua A. Fein, Marco Fabbrini, Avichai Shimoni, Sondra Turjeman, Yoram Louzoun, Arnon Nagler, Omry Koren, Roni Shouval

“…Using the RATIO model, we found that microbiome features from early time points (weeks 1–2) were most predictive of short-term complications such as acute GVHD, while later samples (weeks 36–70) were more informative for long-term outcomes, including overall survival. …”
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On the Feasibility of Using REBOA Technology for the Treatment of Patients with Polytrauma by A. I. Zhukov, N. N. Zadneprovsky, P. A. Ivanov, L. S. Kokov

“…AIM Based on literature data and analysis of our own sample, to justify the need to use REBOA technology for the treatment of victims with polytrauma.Material and methods A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients with polytrauma admitted to the N.V. …”
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Clinical utility of the FilmArray® meningitis/encephalitis panel in children with suspected central nervous system infection in a low-resource setting – a prospective study in Sout... by Reza Rasti, Elias Kumbakumba, Deborah Nanjebe, Phuthumani Mlotshwa, Milly Nassejje, John Mzee, Stephen Businge, Gilbert Akankwasa, Dan Nyehangane, Jesper Gantelius, Yap Boum, Andreas Mårtensson, Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire, Tobias Alfvén, Giulia Gaudenzi

“…Results Of 212 enrolled children, CSF was sampled from 194. All samples underwent bacterial culture, of which 193 also underwent FA-ME analyses. …”
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The Effect of “Carvacrol” on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Skeletal Muscles of Rats by Barış Mardin, Abdullah Özer, Başak Koçak, Ayşegül Küçük, Mustafa Hakan Zor, Şaban Cem Sezen, Mustafa Kavutçu, Mustafa Arslan, Gürsel Levent Oktar

“…Therefore, we contend that more experimental cohort investigations are needed to examine the impact of the Car molecule on preventing I/R injury.…”
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The effect of dental caries and restorative biomaterials on IL-1 β and TNF-α levels in the gingival crevicular fluid by Stefanović Vladimir, Taso Ervin, Kanjevac Tatjana, Abazović Džihan, Rakić Mia, Petković-Ćurčin Aleksandra, Acović Aleksandar, Vojvodić Danilo

“…This paper aimed to estimate the concentrations of the proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α) in the GCF and to correlate them with caries extension, tooth position, and different restorative biomaterials. Methods. GCF samples were collected from 90 periodontally healthy patients demonstrating at least one tooth with proximal caries and one intact tooth, at the baseline, 7 and 30-days post-treatment. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives on digital wellbeing in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey by Saud Abdulaziz Alomairah, Michelle Colder Carras, Dahlia Aljuboori, Juliann Saquib, Nazmus Saquib, Mayank Date, Kyeongwon Kim, Faisal Aldayel, Michelle R. Kaufman, Laura K. Clary, Vincent G. van der Rijst, Anouk Tuijnman, Antonius J. van Rooij, Nahlah Alsogaih, Faisal Z. Al-Zabidi, Fahad S. Albeyahi, Johannes Thrul

“…Objective This study aimed to gather insights from societal stakeholders, including youth, parents, policymakers, industry leaders, clinicians, educators, and digital media users, to inform culturally tailored interventions for digital well-being in Saudi Arabia. Methods A purposeful non-random sample of 92 participants representing different stakeholder groups was recruited to complete an online survey, answering questions about their experiences and perspectives on digital media use. …”
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An Empirical Line approach for <em>Agrowing</em> Camera Aerial Images of inland waters based on exponential fit and <em>in situ</em> water measurements by B. C. Lucchetta, F. S. Y. Watanabe, F. S. Y. Watanabe, N. M. R. Bernardo, R. D. C. Fialho, N. N. Imai, N. N. Imai, A. M. G. Tommaselli, A. M. G. Tommaselli, G. S. Roncolato

“…The exponential method showed to be more appropriate, with greater accuracy, unlike the linear method.…”
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Histomorphological scoring of murine colitis models: A practical guide for the evaluation of colitis and colitis-associated cancer by Marianne Remke, Tanja Groll, Thomas Metzler, Elisabeth Urbauer, Janine Kövilein, Theresa Schnalzger, Jürgen Ruland, Dirk Haller, Katja Steiger

“…Therefore, we aimed to develop an easy-to-use and reproducible score for standardized assessment of colitis and associated cancer models. Methods: In this study, samples from three different colitis models with and without associated cancer formation were analyzed to develop a universal, robust, and reproducible score for the grading of murine colitis models using the following three parameters: 1. …”
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Anisotropic flexible stress sensors based on Loofah/CN/MWCNTs by 刘璐, 贾晓丽, 黄书童, 张景龙, 李守宝, 柯燎亮

“…Between each step, the samples were rinsed with deionized water to thoroughly remove unbound MWCNTs and CN. …”
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Cooccurrence of Mycotoxins in Maize and Poultry Feeds from Brazil by Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry by Maria de Lourdes Mendes de Souza, Michael Sulyok, Otniel Freitas-Silva, Sônia Soares Costa, Catherine Brabet, Miguel Machinski Junior, Beatriz Leiko Sekiyama, Eugenia Azevedo Vargas, Rudolf Krska, Rainer Schuhmacher

“…Most samples were contaminated with more than one mycotoxin. …”
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Evaluating metagenomics and targeted approaches for diagnosis and surveillance of viruses by Sarah Buddle, Leysa Forrest, Naomi Akinsuyi, Luz Marina Martin Bernal, Tony Brooks, Cristina Venturini, Charles Miller, Julianne R. Brown, Nathaniel Storey, Laura Atkinson, Timothy Best, Sunando Roy, Sian Goldsworthy, Sergi Castellano, Peter Simmonds, Heli Harvala, Tanya Golubchik, Rachel Williams, Judith Breuer, Sofia Morfopoulou, Oscar Enrique Torres Montaguth

“…While untargeted ONT had good sensitivity at high viral loads (60,000 gc/ml), at lower viral loads (600–6000 gc/ml), longer and more costly sequencing runs would be required to achieve sensitivities comparable to the untargeted Illumina protocol. …”
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Validity of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as biomarkers in diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in a referral hospital, Kenya by Florence Chepyegon Tum, Joseph J.N. Ngeranwa, Geoffrey K. Maiyoh, Frank G. Onyambu

“…Serum PCT levels were determined using the chemiluminescence immunoassay method. Serum CRP levels were measured using Immuno-turbidimetry method.Results Growth of organisms occurred in 45.4% of the sepsis suspected neonates. …”
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Longitudinal Analysis of Tetanus- and Influenza-Specific IgG Antibodies in Myeloma Patients by Sebastian Kobold, Tim Luetkens, Britta Marlen Bartels, Yanran Cao, York Hildebrandt, Orhan Sezer, Henrike Reinhard, Julia Templin, Katrin Bartels, Nesrine Lajmi, Friedrich Haag, Carsten Bokemeyer, Nicolaus Kröger, Djordje Atanackovic

“…We have performed a longitudinal analysis of IgG-antibody responses against influenza virus (FLU) and tetanus toxoid (TT) as surrogate markers for the B cell-mediated immunity in MM patients. Methods. 1094 serum samples of 190 MM patients and samples from 100 healthy donors were analyzed by ELISA for FLU- and TT-specific antibodies. …”
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