Oral health knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and status among international post-secondary students: a scoping review by Hassan W. Yassin, Shahzaib Fida, Khrisha Alphonsus, Jessica Lieffers, Amrinderbir Singh

“…ObjectiveThis scoping review aims to review and synthesize existing literature on oral health knowledge, attitudes, behaviours, barriers, and status among international post-secondary students.MethodsUsing the Arksey and O'Malley framework, MEDLINE, Embase, Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched in June 2024 for selected oral health and international student keywords. …”
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What is the direct cost of providing burn care at a burns unit in a tertiary care hospital in India? A health provider perspective by Frederick Satiro Vaz, Yuri Dias-Amborcar, Ritam Dessai, Archana Milind Desai, Sudeep Ramdas Lokapure

“…This study fills this gap by calculating the direct costs of treating acute burn injuries in a government-run tertiary care environment. Methods In 2021, we retrospectively analyzed all acute burn patients hospitalized to a tertiary care hospital in Goa, India, and admitted to the Burns Unit. …”
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Development of the ADFICE_IT clinical decision support system to assist deprescribing of fall-risk increasing drugs: A user-centered design approach. by Sara S Groos, Kelly K de Wildt, Bob van de Loo, Annemiek J Linn, Stephanie Medlock, Kendrick M Shaw, Eric K Herman, Lotta J Seppala, Kim J Ploegmakers, Natasja M van Schoor, Julia C M van Weert, Nathalie van der Velde

“…Key elements for the software include a modular architecture, open source, and good security.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The ADFICE_IT CDSS supports physicians in deprescribing FRIDs optimally to prevent falls in older patients. …”
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Effects of coconut meal inclusion on growth performance, nutrient utilization, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in Awassi Lambs by Ja’far Al-Khaza’leh, Belal Obeidat

“…COC is a viable alternative protein and energy source in lamb diets. Further research is warranted to determine optimal inclusion rates under varying production systems.…”
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Factors influencing breast milk donation to a human milk bank in Iran: implications for policymakers and planners by Leila Doshmangir, Maryam Naghshi, Kamal Gholipour, Ayat Ahmadi, Hosein Azizi, Vladimir Sergeevich Gordeev

“…Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) actively promotes breastfeeding as the optimal source of nourishment for infants and young children. …”
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Prenatal weight stigma can affect relationship quality and maternal health outcomes by Taniya S. Nagpal, Angela C. Incollingo Rodriguez

“…Social support is a necessary psychosocial factor for optimal health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy, and weight stigma sourced from these integral relationships may negatively affect health outcomes. …”
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Implementasi Kebijakan Pengembangan Pariwisata Pada Objek Wisata Alam Goa Akbar Di Kabupaten Tuban by Irdina Iffata Qottrunnada, Ananta Prathama

“…This research aims to analyze the implementation of tourism development policies, specifically at the Goa Akbar tourist site in Tuban Regency. The research method employed is qualitative descriptive, using data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. …”
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Carotid Endarterectomy and Stenting of the Internal Carotid Artery in Patients with Occlusion of the Contralateral Carotid Artery by N. S. Gorshkov, V. E. Ryabukhin, A. S. Koblik, L. S. Kokov

“…We aimed to determine which approach is the optimal revascularization strategy for those patients.THE AIM OF STUDY To review the current scientific literature reflecting the outcomes of patients with CCO and to determine whether the presence of CCO plays a prognostic role in perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing carotid revascularization with endarterectomy or stenting.MATERIAL AND METHODS Literature sources from Pubmed and MEDLINE, Scopus and Cochrane information aggregators on this topic published in Russian and English between 2003 and 2023 were selected for analysis. …”
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Artificial intelligence-assisted capsule endoscopy for detecting lesions in Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuling Bin, Rumei Peng, Yaqian Lee, Zhijie Lee, Yang Liu

“…However, there is a lack of systematic evaluation regarding the specific efficacy of AI in identifying CD through capsule endoscopy.MethodsThis study conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed databases, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science up to May 21, 2024, to collect relevant literature. …”
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Reconstructing In-Cylinder Pressure from Head Vibrations with Signal-to-Signal Deep Learning Architectures by Mateusz Tabaszewski, Grzegorz M. Szymański, Maciej Tabaszewski, Mikołaj Klekowicki

“…To test the proposed methods, the study was limited to a single-cylinder engine, which presents certain constraints. …”
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Study on Mercury Exposure and Different Approaches for the Management of Mercury Toxicity by Praveen Kumar Maddheshiya, Priyanka Bharti, Sarad Kumar Mishra, Kapil Gupta

“…This study explores the sources and routes of mercury exposure to humans, its toxicological effects, and the various methods of phytoremediation and bioremediation to mitigate (Reduce) mercury contamination in the environment. …”
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Kontribusi Pendidikan Agama Islam terhadap Pengembangan Spiritualitas dan Mentalitas Peserta Didik by Etika Pujianti

“…Therefore, to optimize the contribution of PAI, it is necessary to utilize innovative teaching methods and integrate them with modern technology, as well as support from the family and community environment. …”
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Synchrotron-based 3D X-ray computed tomography reveals root system architecture: Plastic responses to phosphorus placement by Frederik J.T. van der Bom, Philipp D. Lösel, Andrew M. Kingston, Zhe H. Weng, Nelly S. Raymond, Anton Maksimenko, Daniel Hausermann, Michael J. Bell, Casey L. Doolette, Enzo Lombi, Peter M. Kopittke

“…X-ray CT is emerging as a leading technique to study plant roots, but SRXCT offers potential advantages compared with conventional X-ray sources, including producing X-rays of higher intensity that are collimated, monochromatic and tuneable; delivering high-resolution data whilst avoiding issues such as beam-hardening and source divergence. …”
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Manajemen media sosial (studi kasus pada akun Instagram @kemendag) by Mas’ud Hamdani Bin Rohmad, Suranto Aw

“…This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. With this type of research, in-depth interview techniques were used to collect the data found. …”
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Mapping and interpretability of aftershock hazards using hybrid machine learning algorithms by Bo Liu, Haijia Wen, Mingrui Di, Junhao Huang, Mingyong Liao, Jingyuan Yu, Yutao Xiang

“…This research provides new tools and methods for enhancing aftershock warning and response.…”
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Pretreated Miscanthus Biomass by Olga B. Kalashnikova, Ekaterina A. Budenkova, Elena V. Ulrikh, Evgeny G. Chupakhin, Olga V. Kriger, Yakov A. Masiutin, Maria A. Smaga, Yulia S. Basova

“…The article introduces the optimal enzymatic hydrolysis parameters for pretreating Miscanthus sinensis Strictus biomass as a source of carbohydrate-containing substrates and describes their subsequent use for bacterial cellulose biosynthesis. …”
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A Low-Cost Arduino-Based I–V Curve Tracer with Automated Load Switching for PV Panel Characterization by Pedro Leineker Ochoski Machado, Luis V. Gulineli Fachini, Erich T. Tiuman, Tathiana M. Barchi, Sergio L. Stevan, Hugo V. Siqueira, Romeu M. Szmoski, Thiago Antonini Alves

“…Accurate photovoltaic (PV) panel characterization is critical for optimizing renewable energy systems, but it is often hindered by the high cost of commercial tracers or the slow, error-prone nature of manual methods. …”
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Characterization of Power System Oscillation Modes Using Synchrophasor Data and a Modified Variational Decomposition Mode Algorithm by José Oscullo Lala, Nathaly Orozco Garzón, Henry Carvajal Mora, Diego Echeverria, José Vega-Sánchez, Takaaki Ohishi

“…This paper presents an enhanced methodology for modal analysis that combines Adaptive Variational Mode Decomposition (A-VMD) with Prony’s method. A novel energy-based selection mechanism is introduced to determine the optimal number of intrinsic mode functions (IMFs), improving the decomposition’s adaptability and precision. …”
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Integrating data from unmanned aerial vehicles and Sentinel-2 with PROSAIL-5D-driven machine learning for fuel moisture content estimation in agroecosystems by Jinlong Liu, Jia Jin, Jing Huang, Mengjuan Wu, Shaozheng Hao, Haoyi Jia, Tengda Qin, Yuqing Huang, Dan Chen, Nathsuda Pumijumnong

“…This study presents an advanced framework integrating multi-source remote sensing data fusion, physically based modeling, and machine learning to enable high-resolution and high-precision FMC estimation. …”
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The potential of biogas production and effects of alfalfa silage under the synergistic influence of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Rosa roxburghii pomace waste on the fermentation q... by Maoya Li, Jiachuhan Wang, Qiming Cheng, Zhongfu Long, Chao Chen, Yixiao Xie, Yao Lei, Yulian Chen, Yuanyuan Zhao, Xiangjiang He, Wei Yan, Zhijun Wang

“…ABSTRACT The process of ensiling serves as a dual-purpose technique, functioning as a means of preserving biomass for biogas production while serving as a biological pretreatment method with the potential for little fermentation loss. …”
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