Sharp Material Injury and Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers Working in Public Hospitals of Hadiya Zone, Central Ethiopia by Hirut Binora MSc, Epherem Geja MSc, Alemneh Kabeta PhD, Kumilachew Melak MSc, Elias Ezo MSc, Asnakech Zekiwos MSc

“…Conclusion Three in 10 healthcare workers face sharp material injury. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of needle stick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers in northwestern Ethiopia. by Zemene Berhan, Asmamaw Malede, Adinew Gizeyatu, Tadesse Sisay, Mistir Lingerew, Helmut Kloos, Mengesha Dagne, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Gebremariam Ketema, Kassahun Bogale, Betelhiem Eneyew, Seada Hassen, Tarikuwa Natnael, Mohammed Yenuss, Leykun Berhanu, Masresha Abebe, Gete Berihun, Birhanu Wagaye, Kebede Faris, Awoke Keleb, Ayechew Ademas, Akalu Melketsadik Woldeyohanes, Alelgne Feleke, Tilaye Matebe Yayeh, Muluken Genetu Chanie, Amare Muche, Reta Dewau, Zinabu Fentaw, Wolde Melese Ayele, Wondwosen Mebratu, Bezawit Adane, Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne, Elsabeth Addisu, Mastewal Arefaynie, Melaku Yalew, Yitayish Damtie, Bereket Kefale, Zinet Abegaz Asfaw, Atsedemariam Andualem, Belachew Tegegne, Emaway Belay, Metadel Adane

“…Factors significantly associated with NSSIs were occupation as a nurse, habit of needle recapping, disposal of sharp materials in places other than in safety boxes and feeling sleepy at work. …”
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Delayed postoperative bleeding following lobectomy caused by the sharp tip of a suture: a case report by Tomoyuki Kawamura, Hisashi Suzuki, Moriyuki Kiyoshima

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Needlestick and Sharp Injuries among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Manipur, India: A Cross-sectional Study by A Yanal Umar, Hanjabam Sanayaima Devi, Priya Laikhuram

“…Participants were more likely to report the injuries to the concerned authorities if the sharp item was contaminated. Conclusion: One in every four participants had sustained at least one episode of NSSI in the preceding year. …”
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Improving the Spatial Resolution of Thermal Images by using SFIM and T-Sharp-Dis-Trade Techniques to Investigate Land Surface Temperature by Sajad Zareie, Mostafa Kabolizadeh, Fatemeh Navarbaf

“…This temperature difference of these algorithms is due to utilizing the fusion process. Conclusion: As a result, T Sharp DisTrade algorithm was more effective in improving the spatial resolution of thermal images. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Profile of Ocular Injuries: A Retrospective Cohort Study from a Tertiary Care Centre, West Bengal, India by Trisha Ghosh, Sanjay Kumar Daulat Thakur, Anup Mondal, Sourav Dey

“…The incidence of closed globe injuries was notably higher during the COVID-19 period, with corneal epithelial defects being the most prevalent type, observed in 25.7% of cases (p-value=0.002). Sharp objects were the leading cause of injury during this time, accounting for 21.4% of cases. …”
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Can Osteotomes Be Sharpened in the Operating Room Inexpensively and Effectively? An Experimental Study on Sandpaper Versus Arkansas Stone by Cem Bayraktar, Nesrettin Fatih Turgut, Mehmet Eser Sancaktar

“…Materials and Methods: Three new Cinelli osteotomes were subjected to base sharpness measurements and then used to cut same-sized artificial bone blocks by applying hammer blows with equal force. …”
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WALL CERAMIC MATERIALS BASED ON TECHNOGENIC RAW MATERIALS OF COAL SERIES by A. S. Gaishun, E. S. Gaishun, E. V. Kovaleristova, K. S. Yavruyan

“…The feasibility of the production of highly efficient ceramic products with low thermal conductivity and density based on technogenic raw materials of the coal series using the technology of compression molding is shown.Conclusion. …”
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PATTERNS OF CLINICAL MEDICO-LEGAL CASES: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY AT A distt headquarter hospital charsadda by Nayella Nijat Bangash, Naheed Siddiqui, Urooj Khushbakhat Khan, Ihsan Ullah, Faiza Nadeem, Farzand Iqbal

“… Objective: To determine pattern and characteristics of medico-legal cases presenting to District    Head Quarter Hospital Charsadda . Materials and methods: This retrospective study analyzed 500 patient records from the District Head Quarter Hospital Charsadda .It focused on various types of medicolegal cases (MLC), including firearm incidents, physical assault, poisoning, road traffic accidents, sexual assault, and sharp injuries. …”
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Influence of disease activity and treatment on rate of joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis by D V Goryachev, O A Krichevskaya, A. P. Zornyak, N V Chichasova, Sh. F. Erdes

“…Erosions were counted according to modified Sharp method. Erosions forming speed was counted as ratio of erosion number increase to a year’s time space. …”
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Management of foreign body ingestion in pediatric population: A single-center study by Arindam Ghosh, Sujay Pal, Debjani Das, Debojyoti Sasmal, Rishavdeb Patra, Ruchirendu Sarkar

“…In 72 patients, no intervention was required for FB ingestion including 16 sharp objects. Conclusion: Most of the ingested FBs are expelled through stool spontaneously. …”
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EXPRESS METHODS FOR ANALYSING THERMO-ELECTRIC MATERIALS AND CONVERTER CHARACTERISTICS by E. S. Avilov, M. A. Korzhuev, M. A. Kretova

“…Examples of the developed technique using for analysing the characteristics of thermoelectric materials and thermoelectric converters are given.Conclusion The possibility of a sharp increase in the labour productivity of researchers working in the TE industry is indicated. …”
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Quality assurance of hyperspectral imaging systems for neural network supported plant phenotyping by Justus Detring, Abel Barreto, Anne-Katrin Mahlein, Stefan Paulus

“…The resolution limit was narrowly missed at each of the tested working distances. Slight sharpness differences within individual images could be detected. …”
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Study of Neem Fiber Composite Toothbrush – Latest Approach for the Prevention of Oral Disease by Thandavamoorthy Raja, N. Thirumalaivasan, Chitra Shivalingam

“…Conclusion: Based on the results and requirements the neem fiber toothbrush was developed to improve the teeth quality and reduce the oral disease for human health.…”
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Experimental study of impregnation conditions for sustained antimicrobial activity of the original osteoplastic material based on cancellous bone allograft by Alexander P. Antipov, Svetlana A. Bozhkova, Ekaterina M. Gordina, Magomed Sh. Gadzhimagomedov, Andrey A. Kochish

“…Conclusion It has been experimentally established that reduced pressure (7–10 hPa), an exposure time of 60 min and the use of 50 % ethanol with 5 % PVP as a solvent appeared to be the optimal parameters for ensuring prolonged elution of vancomycin from an osteosubstituting material based on cancellous allograft bone.…”

The Work of State Authorities on Improving the Material Well-Being of Children and Families with Children in Russia in the Late 20th Century by Sergey A. Brazhnikov

“…This article, from the standpoint of modern historical science, comprehensively examines the key material support measures that were developed and implemented by authorized government agencies in the framework of social assistance to children and families with children under specific historical conditions (during the establishment of the new Russian statehood), characterized by a radical transformation of almost all spheres of society, highly dynamic economic, social and political processes, a sharp decline in the standard and quality of life for the majority of the population, a lack of legal regulation, as well as ideological, spiritual and moral uncertainty. …”
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Mitigating salt stress in saline-alkali soils through co-application of superabsorbent carbon-based material and flue gas desulfurization gypsum by Shengnan Zhang, Shengnan Zhang, Youming Yang, Juanxiang Zhang, Juanxiang Zhang, Xiaoyan Qian, Xiaoyan Qian

“…This study successfully prepared a superabsorbent carbon-based material (CB) via graft polymerization and applied it in combination with FGD to investigate their effects on leaching salt ions and improving saline-alkali soil. …”
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Synthetic Data-Enhanced Classification of Prevalent Osteoporotic Fractures Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry-Based Geometric and Material Parameters by Luca Quagliato, Jiin Seo, Jiheun Hong, Taeyong Lee, Yoon-Sok Chung

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Development of a Predictive Model for Estimating Stocks of Medicinal Plants Using GIS Tools on the Example of the Middle Urals by A. Yu. Turyshev, V. D. Belonogova, V. G. Luzhanin

“…Intensive anthropogenic impact leads to a sharp reduction in natural reserves of many valuable plants. …”
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Tea and other diet-related practices in relation to sleep health in midlife women from Mexico City: qualitative and quantitative findings by Astrid N. Zamora, Astrid N. Zamora, Elizabeth F. S. Roberts, Lilian Sharp, Catherine Borra, Jennifer Lee, Martha M. Téllez-Rojo, Karen E. Peterson, Libni A. Torres-Olascoaga, Alejandra Cantoral, Erica C. Jansen, Erica C. Jansen

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