How sustainable are hypocaloric and balanced diets for weight loss? by Ramona De Amicis, Andrea Foppiani, Alessandro Leone, Federica Sileo, Francesca Menichetti, Sara Paola Mambrini, Marta Pellizzari, Massimiliano Tucci, Daniela Martini, Cristian Del Bo, Patrizia Riso, Simona Bertoli, Alberto Battezzati

“…Objective To compare conventional hypocaloric and balanced weight-loss diets with the sustainable EAT-IT diet, investigating their alignment, the influence of BMI and sex on EAT-IT adherence, to optimize the EAT-IT diet for weight management. Methods 4032 patients (72% female, median age 49y, BMI 29 kg/m2) received hypocaloric diets based on Mediterranean principles (51% carbohydrates, 31% lipids, 0.9 g/kg body weight protein, 17 g/1000 kcal fiber), following Italian dietary guidelines. …”
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Tradeoffs in Introduction Policies for the Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Bedaquiline: A Model-Based Analysis. by Amber Kunkel, Frank G Cobelens, Ted Cohen

“…<h4>Background</h4>New drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) are becoming available for the first time in over 40 y. Optimal strategies for introducing these drugs have not yet been established. …”
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Constructing Applied Knowledge in Nursing Students: A Learning Experience Centered on Evidence-Based Practice by Judith García-Expósito, Glòria Tort-Nasarre, Alba Torné-Ruiz, Judith Roca, Sara Esqué, Montserrat Sanromà-Ortíz

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to explore a learning experience centered on evidence-based practice through cooperative learning in an online discussion forum with nursing students. <b>Methods:</b> We employed a descriptive qualitative study with the participation of 137 nursing students. …”
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Study on the evolution mechanism of adiabatic shear bands during the deformation of medium carbon bainitic steel acted upon by high strain rates by Songbo Zhou, Feng Hu, Rui Ke, Hua Zheng, Yingying Wang, Houkui Xiang, Kaiming Wu

“…The microstructure evolution and formation mechanism of adiabatic shear bands of bainitic steel during high strain rate deformation are methodically examined via a split Hopkinson pressure bar. …”
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Comparison of Osteogenic Differentiation Potential of Human Dental-Derived Stem Cells Isolated from Dental Pulp, Periodontal Ligament, Dental Follicle, and Alveolar Bone by Guanlin Qu, Yan Li, Lu Chen, Qin Chen, Duohong Zou, Chi Yang, Qing Zhou

“…Therefore, they are considered alternative sources for regeneration medicine. Methods. Four types of MSCs were isolated from the dental pulp, periodontal ligament, dental follicle, and alveolar bone of the same donor, and there were five different individuals. …”
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The Impact of Physical Activity on Clinical Outcomes in Children with Cystic Fibrosis: A Narrative Review by Chiara Rosolia Capasso, Antonio Luca Miniato, Paola Di Filippo, Armando Di Ludovico, Sabrina Di Pillo, Francesco Chiarelli, Giuseppe Francesco Sferrazza Papa, Marina Attanasi

“…Emerging evidence supports the role of physical exercise in improving lung function, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in pediatric CF patients. Methods: We reviewed randomized clinical trials and observational studies from the last ten years, sourced from PubMed and Google Scholar. …”
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La biodiversidad y los servicios ecosistémicos en sistemas agroecológicos. Una revisión by Wendy Mercedes Ramírez-Suárez, Jorge Carlos López-Chouza, María de los Ángeles Flores-Acosta, Saray Sánchez-Cárdenas, Pedro Lázaro Rodríguez-Morejón

“…Objective: To analyze the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem services in an agroecological context. Materials and Methods: Different sources of information (114) were consulted and analyzed, referring to the available literature in the fields of biology, agricultural sciences and agroecology, with the purpose of deepening the state of knowledge related to biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by agroecological systems. …”
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Sustainable technology for coconut processing: Biomass-powered dryer and performance evaluation by C. Naveen Prabhu, S. Dhanushkodi, K. Sudhakar

“…Additionally, these methods can be labor-intensive and susceptible to contamination. …”
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Systemic therapy for anaplastic thyroid cancer: a literature review by E. S. Dzhelialov, I. V. Sleptsov, R. A. Chernikov, N. I. Timofeeva, A. M. Belousov

“…Material and Methods. The literature search for the review was performed using the following databases: Web of Science, Scopus, Medline, the Cochrane library, and RSCI. …”
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Clinical approbation today: analysis of current problems and solutions by V. V. Omelyanovskiy, D. V. Lukyantseva, T. I. Alekseeva, Yu. V. Voropaeva, T. A. Tomilina, R. A. Teryan, A. O. Gadzhieva

“…Objective: description of the current problems concerning the development and conducting of a protocol of clinical approbation (CA) of methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to optimize the implementation of innovative medical technologies in practical health care through CA.Material and methods. …”
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Designing a Model for Implementing Digital Banking Policy Based on Using Big Data in Iranian Banking Industry by Rahmatollah Gholipour Souteh, Hamed Esmaeili Rad

“…The research emphasizes the pivotal role of big data technology, which has received limited attention but has a significant impact on achieving the goals and ensuring the optimal implementation of digital banking. Methods This research falls within the realm of qualitative and postmodern studies, adopting an inductive approach. …”
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Proposals for Improving the System of Radiation Safety in Medical Exposure. Part 1. Analysis of information contained in state reporting forms and information databases in Moscow by S. A. Ryzhov, A. V. Vodovatov, I. V. Soldatov, Z. A. Lantukh, A. N. Mukhortova, Yu. V. Druzhinina, P. S. Druzhinina

“…Material and methods: Reporting forms № 3-DOZ, № 30 and Radiation-Hygienic Passport for 2017–2020 from Moscow organizations of different forms of ownership were collected and analyzed. …”
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Understanding and accessing the continuum of human/animal support services: A scoping review by Lisa Townsend, Grace Phillips, Janet Hoy-Gerlach, Heather Cammisa

“…Clearinghouses such as Pethelpfinder.org may be more efficient ways of identifying HA/SS than other sources. Further research is needed to optimize growth of HA/SS and facilitate collaboration across human and animal service sectors.…”
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The Spatial–Temporal Characteristics of Wave Energy Resource Availability in the China Seas by Rui-Zhe Shen, Cheng-Tao Yi, Yu-Nuo Liu, Lei Wang, Kai Wu, Mu-Yu Chen, Chong-Wei Zheng

“…For coastal nations and regions, wave energy provides a localized energy solution, decreasing dependency on external energy sources and fostering the sustainable development of local economies. …”
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Design of an Efficient Deep Learning-Based Diagnostic Model for Wind Turbine Gearboxes Using SCADA Data by Xuan-Kien Mai, Jun-Yeop Lee, Jae-In Lee, Byeong-Soo Go, Seok-Ju Lee, Minh-Chau Dinh

“…The model analyzes historical operating data from wind turbine to classify gearbox conditions into normal and abnormal states. Optimizing the dataset for deep neural networks through advanced data processing methods achieves an impressive fault detection accuracy of 98.8%. …”
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Noninvasive Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease: Recent Techniques, Diagnostic Accuracy, and Clinical Implications for Modern Cardiology–A Narrative Review by Dionysia Kravarioti, Hassan Chaito, Souhail Ouardouz, Elaf Abdulnaser Al‐Saab, Magda Wojtara, Olivier Uwishema

“…This review aims to present recent Noninvasive diagnostic modalities in CAD, report and compare the diagnostic accuracy of different invasive and noninvasive tests in CAD, and analyze both the current and future clinical implications of noninvasive modalities that regularly evaluate CAD in modern cardiology. Methods Given this background and purpose, various, reliable online sources were searched to find relevant data for our narrative review. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategies in Babolsar: Evaluating Environmental Impacts and Energy Consumption by Babak Sheydaei, Gholamreza Nabi, Fatemeh Yazdian

“…The implications of these findings extend to similar urban areas seeking to optimize their waste management practices for better environmental outcomes.…”
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The Role of Hydrolyzed Collagen in Combating Skin Aging: A Literature Review by Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Matylda Korgiel, Michał Ciołkosz, Wiktor Biesiada, Agnieszka Skoczeń, Michał Kulesza, Mateusz Kopczyński, Justyna Woźniak

“…An individualized approach to supplementation, along with ongoing research to optimize dosages and formulations, is essential. Future studies should focus on understanding the long-term effects of collagen supplementation, exploring its impact on different demographic groups, and comparing the efficacy of various collagen sources, such as marine and bovine collagen.  …”
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Determinants and strategies of food security in smallholders' homegardens in Xiaoliangshan, SW China by Yi-Won Addi, Heping Liao, Xinan Chen, Mengran Li

“…This study examines the determinants of food security in smallholders’ homegardens in Xiaoliangshan, southwest China, through a mixed-methods approach combining field surveys, interviews, and spatial-statistical analyses. …”
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Solar Drying Technology: Current Research Trends and Future Perspectives by Nanang Apriandi, Rani Raharjanti, Avicenna An-nizami, Yusuf Dewantoro Herlambang, Yoyok Dwi Setyo Pambudi, Khoiri Rozi, Komang Metty Trisna Negara, Nur Setyowati

“…Key research efforts have focused on improving energy efficiency, optimizing drying processes, and preserving product quality. …”
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