Challenges and inequalities in the management of financing the tasks of local government units: a critical analysis by Arkadiusz Ciach

“…Research methods 1. Analysis of empirical data: Examination of data from local government units (LGUs) between 2019 and 2023. 2. …”
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Spatiotemporal pattern and driving factors of atmospheric CO2 concentrations based on satellite remote sensing from 2001 to 2022 in central Yunnan plateau by Yunling He, Xiaohua Zhang, Ning Pu, Chunyan Wu, Wu Tang

“…Moreover, the analytical methods focus on using linear regression models exploring a single type of factor and limiting the ability to gain a deeper understanding. …”
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The epidemiology of malaria in four districts in southern Mozambique receiving indoor residual spray as part of a cross-border initiative by Rajendra Maharaj, Nada Abdelatif, Mara Maquina, Ishen Seocharan, Vishan Lakan, Krijn Paaijmans, Francois Maartens, Pedro Aide, Francisco Sauté

“…Implementation of IRS was also monitored to ensure optimal spray coverage was achieved. Methods The study was a cross-sectional survey conducted in 6 sentinel sites in each of the four afore-mentioned districts, focusing on children 6 months to < 15 years from selected households. …”
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Analysis of medical exposure levels of the Russian Federation population in 2023 using the updated form No. 3–DOZ by A. V. Vodovatov, E. A. Kosarlukova, A. M. Biblin, R. R. Akhmatdinov, A. A. Bratilova

“…Materials and Methods: The primary source of data on patient exposure levels and the structure of diagnostic radiology is the Form No. 3-DOZ, a part of the Unified state statistical monitoring system for controlling and recording individual radiation doses of citizens.   …”
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Literature review: potential non-thermal molecular effects of external radiofrequency electromagnetic fields on cancer by Anna Dieper, Stephan Scheidegger, Rudolf M. Füchslin, Paraskevi D. Veltsista, Ulrike Stein, Mathias Weyland, Dominik Gerster, Marcus Beck, Olof Bengtsson, Daniel Zips, Pirus Ghadjar

“…The exact molecular mechanisms behind said potential non-thermal RF effects remain largely elusive, however, limiting their therapeutical targetability.Objective Therefore, we aim to provide an overview of the current literature on potential non-temperature-induced molecular effects within cancer cells in response to RF-electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF).Material and Methods This literature review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY OF OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGISTS AND ASSESSMENT OF THEIR LEVEL OF PREPAREDNESS ON THE ISSUES OF QUALITY OF MEDICAL CARE by K. V. Yaroslavskiy, N. G. Petrova

“…Research objective is to study the level of preparedness of maternity hospital doctors in the quality of medical care, their opinion on the level of quality and to develop a system of measurements to quality improvement. Material and methods. On the basis of one of the maternity hospitals of St. …”
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Response of Soil Moisture to Typical Rainfall at Different Stands and Slope Sites in Qiaoshan Forest Region by GUO Yixuan, LI Jing, XU Guoce, ZHANG Yixin, CHEN Xi, GU Fengyou, WANG Bin

“…[Methods] The Qiaoshan forest area on the southern Loess Plateau was taken as the research object. …”
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CT-based radiomics model to predict platinum sensitivity in epithelial ovarian carcinoma: a multicentre study by Mengge He, Rahul Singh, Mandi Wang, Grace Ho, Esther M. F. Wong, Keith W. H. Chiu, Anthony K. T. Leung, Ka Yu Tse, Philip P. C. Ip, Andy Hwang, Lujun Han, Elaine Y. P. Lee

“…This study aimed to assess the value of radiomics model based on contrast-enhanced CT (ceCT) in predicting response to platinum-based chemotherapy in EOC. Materials and methods Patients with histologically confirmed EOC and pre-treatment ceCT were retrospectively recruited from 5 centres. …”
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Rural Cancer Survivors' Perceived Delays in Seeking Medical Attention, Diagnosis and Treatment: Findings From a Large Qualitative Study by Alyssa Taglieri‐Sclocchi, Ingrid Bindicsova, Susannah K. Ayre, Michael Ireland, Sonja March, Fiona Crawford‐Williams, Suzanne Chambers, Jeff Dunn, Belinda C. Goodwin, Elizabeth A. Johnston

“…ABSTRACT Aims To investigate rural cancer survivors' self‐reported reasons for perceived delays in initial cancer detection and treatment. Methods Within a cohort study, adult cancer survivors who had travelled > 50 km for cancer care, staying at subsidised accommodation lodges in city centres in Queensland, Australia, were invited to complete a structured interview on perceived delays in: (i) seeking medical attention, (ii) receiving their diagnosis and (iii) commencing treatment. …”
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COVID-19 infection in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in the Orenburg region during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by G. B. Kuchma, U. A. Yakubova, L. K. Kozlova, S. A. Lebedenko, F. R. Sayfutdinov

“…To evaluate the course and outcome of COVID-19 in patients with CML in the Orenburg region during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.Materials and methods. All 166 patients with CML over 18 years of age were analyzed during the COVID-19 pandemic between february 2020 and December 2021. …”
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Exploring METRNL as a novel biomarker in sepsis: diagnostic potential and secretion mechanism by Tian-Ying Xu, Jing-Xin Zhao, Ming-Yao Chen, Zhu-Wei Miao, Zhi-Yong Li, Yong-Qing Chang, Yu-Sheng Wang, Chao-Yu Miao

“…This pilot study explored the role of METRNL as a novel biomarker for sepsis by focusing on its diagnostic potential and rapid secretion mechanism. Methods METRNL levels were measured in cell and animal models of sepsis. …”
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Efficacy of Pasteurised Donor Human Milk on the Growth of Preterm Neonates: A Research Protocol of a Randomised Control Trial by Akansha Sisodia, RJ Meshram, Sagar Karotkar

“…While MOM is widely recognised as the optimal source of nutrition, the potential benefits of DHM warrant further investigation. …”
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Production, purification, and characterization of a thermally stable, Acidophilic Cellulase from Aspergillus awamori AFE1 isolated from Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae latreille) by Ayoola E. Afe, Olusola T. Lawal, Olufemi S. Bamidele, Farhad Badshah, Bukola R. Oyelere, Andrew N. Efomah, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Sabiha Fatima, Abdulaziz Alamri, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, David M. Sanni

“…Basic cellulase production parameters were optimized. The cellulase produced under optimum conditions was purified by ammonium sulphate precipitation and chromatographic methods, followed by characterization of the purified enzyme. …”
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Integration of intratumoral and peritumoral CT radiomic features with machine learning algorithms for predicting induction therapy response in locally advanced non-small cell lung... by FangHao Cai, Zhengjun Guo, GuoYu Wang, FuPing Luo, Yang Yang, Min Lv, JiMin He, ZhiGang Xiu, Dan Tang, XiaoHui Bao, XiaoYue Zhang, ZhenZhou Yang, Zhi Chen

“…Abstract Objectives To extract intratumoral, peritumoral, and integrated intratumoral-peritumoral CT radiomic features, develop multi-source radiomic models using various machine learning algorithms to identify the optimal model, and integrate clinical factors to establish a nomogram for predicting the therapeutic response to induction therapy(IT) in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. …”
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Research on nitrogen transformation pathways of a thermophilic heterotrophic nitrifying bacterial consortium GW7 by Yongqi Ma, Jiali Wang, Yindi Zhang, Wenping Guan, Wenrui Qi, Xisheng Tai, Dong Lin, Rong He, Likun Sun, Aiwen Zhang

“…Response surface methodology identified the optimal cultivation conditions for GW7 as follows: sodium succinate as the carbon source, a C/N ratio of 15:1, a temperature of 53°C, initial pH of 6, and a rotation speed of 200 r/min. …”
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Improving efficiency of car transportation in extreme north conditions in russian federation by A. V. Kulikov, S. Y. Firsova, V. S. Dorokhina

“…Rolling stock was selected, the optimal method for placing pipes on the MU platform was found. …”
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MODERN VERIFICATION CRITERIA AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE MANAGEMENT OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN CHILDREN by O.A. Poda

“…Particular attention is paid to the description of the main imaging methods that play a key role in the diagnosis of NAFLD in children and adolescents. …”
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Pelaksanaan Pengangkatan dan Pemindahan Pejabat Administrator Oleh Pejabat Pembina Kepegawaian di Lingkungan Pemerintah Daerah by Nur Ghufran Azoumy, Dodi Haryono, Separen Separen

“…The data sources used are primary data and secondary data. …”
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A microchip for exosome isolation that can be impregnated with imatinib simultaneously: an in vitro analysis by Amir Monfaredan, Fakher Rahim, Gholamreza Tavoosidana, Mohammad Hossein Modarressi, Alaviyehsadat Hosseininasab, Ali-Akbar Aghajani-Afrouzi, Mahdi Shafiee Sabet, Elahe Motevaseli

“…Methods — Various strategies have been employed to isolate exosomes due to the challenges associated with maintaining their high purity. …”
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Selection of Plant Location for Hemp Fibre Production in TR72 Region by Sinan Dündar

“…The criteria such as parcel unit price, electricity unit price, service water unit price, waste water unit price, natural gas unit price, insurance premium employer's share support period, investment contribution rate for insurance premium employer’s share support, tax reduction rate, investment contribution rate for tax reduction, interest or profit share support, access to raw material sources, access to market and access to qualified labour supply that form the basis for the selection of plant location were determined and weighted according to the Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) method The most available plant location among the emerging alternatives was determined by using Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods consisting of Combined Comprimise Solution (COCOSO), Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) and Multi-Attributive Ideal-Real Comparative Analysis (MAIRCA). …”
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