Cluster randomised controlled trial of screening for atrial fibrillation in people aged 70 years and over to reduce stroke: protocol for the pilot study for the SAFER trial by Martin R Cowie, Stephen Morris, Gregory Lip, Richard J McManus, Stephen Sutton, Jonathan Mant, Simon J Griffin, Sarah Hoare, Jenni Burt, Rachel Johnson, Mark Lown, Alison Powell, Natalie Armstrong, FD Richard Hobbs, Trudie Lobban, Rakesh Narendra Modi, Ben Freedman, David A Fitzmaurice, Stephen Kaptoge, Jenny Lund, Duncan Edwards, Kate Williams, H Thom, Francesco Fusco, Michael J Sweeting, Andrew Dymond, The SAFER Authorship Group

“…The aim of the pilot study is to assess feasibility of the main trial and inform implementation of screening and trial procedures.Methods and analysis SAFER is planned to be a pragmatic randomised controlled trial (RCT) of over 100 000 participants aged 70 years and over, not on long-term anticoagulation therapy at baseline, with an average follow-up of 5 years. …”
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Constructions of Golomb Costas arrays and their applications in OFDM systems by Jian-guo YAO, Yu-feng WANG, Wei HENG

“…By conducting a number of researches on algebraic constructions and the auto- and cross-correlation properties of Golomb Costas arrays with 1-gap row and 1-gap column, certain theorems were confirmed. The design of frequency hopping codes and the distribution of them to the users were illustrated while the design of frequency hopping patterns was explored in OFDM system with Golomb Costas arrays with 1-gap row and 1-gap column. …”
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Incidence of Fractures after Cardiac and Lung Transplantation: A Single Center Experience by Aileen Hariman, Charles Alex, Alain Heroux, Pauline Camacho

“…Comprehensive bone care and early initiation of antiresorptive therapy are possible contributors to these improved outcomes.…”
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Solar Power Generation in Smart Cities Using an Integrated Machine Learning and Statistical Analysis Methods by Ahmad Almadhor, K. Mallikarjuna, R. Rahul, G. Chandra Shekara, Rishu Bhatia, Wesam Shishah, V. Mohanavel, S. Suresh Kumar, Sojan Palukaran Thimothy

“…The sustainable development agenda is introduced at the same time as this approach. Therefore, the article’s goals are to estimate Mashhad, Iran’s electrical power needs using machine learning technologies and to make innovative suggestions for motivating people to generate renewable energy based on the expertise of experts. …”
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Results of formation of primary and secondary smallintestinal reservoirs at ulcerative colitis by V. N. Kashnikov, S. I. Achkasov, K. V. Bolikhov, O. I. Sushkov, I. V. Nazarov, A. V. Gusev

“…Comparable results of treatment in analyzed groups have been received due to refusal of primary reservoir formation in patients with more severe course of disease and more intensive and long-term steroid therapy.…”
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圆角多边形孔蜂窝梁孔间腹板屈曲承载力计算方法对比研究 by 李鹤, 王旭东, 张露露, 刘梅

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大跨度敞开式金属屋面板抗风揭模拟试验研究 by 王静峰, 王海涛, 陆健伟, 王波

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Can the Rwandan Catholic Church Overcome its History of Politicization? A Reply to Philippe Denis by Anthony Court

“…The question that I wish to pose is whether,by not broadening thefocus placed by the church on the problem of ethnic animosity or ‘ethnocentrism’ as the principal causal factor that ‘led’ to the genocide, Denis does not elide a range of trigger factors that shouldbe taken into account in any assessment of both the genocide and the church’s role in it. …”
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韩国高性能桥梁钢的研发及应用进展 by 张志勤, 高真凤, 黄维, 陈付红, 丁伟

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L’utilisation du bois dans les aménagements portuaires antiques de Narbonne/Narbo Martius (Aude) by Corinne Sanchez, Jean-Michel Fabre, Sophie Coadic, Julie Labussière, Benoit Favennec, Marie-Pierre Jézégou, Stéphanie Wicha

“…The principle of aligning piles, planks and caissons is a constant factor –although with variants– in the construction and maintenance of these dykes over several centuries. The longevity and therefore the wearing-out of these constructions led to repairs, the most significant of which were made during Late Antiquity. …”
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An open data collection of 3D tool and equipment models for neonatology by Serena Bardelli, Gianpaolo Coro, Rosa T. Scaramuzzo, Massimiliano Ciantelli, Armando Cuttano

“…In particular, we acquired photographs of 34 physical objects and reconstructed them as 3D models. Additionally, we created a complete, navigable virtual training room containing the 3D models. …”
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Numerical Optimization Method and Experimental Verification of Contact Strength of U-Joint Bearings by Niu Jie, Ye Lianqiang, Dong Xiaozhong, Gao Tianfen, Gu Fuxiang

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Review of Current First-Line Pharmacotherapy Strategies for Thyroid Eye Disease by Julia Ryniecka, Maciej Wojszczyk, Damian Zys, Piotr Pasek, Julia Kulbacka, Michalina Wójcikiewicz, Marta Chuncia-Ileczko, Julia Kacperczyk, Filip Arczewski, Karol Dziedzic

“…This paper focuses on the efficacy, protocols, and safety profiles of selenium supplementation and glucocorticoid therapy, emphasizing its central role in TED management. …”
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Reproductive activity after induced anestrus using altrenogest in Tursiops truncatus females in captivity in marine environment by J. A. Herrera, R. Sánchez, J. A. Bernal, A. López, J. G. Rivera, A. Guzmán, A. Ávalos

“…i nterest to reproduce Bottlenose dolphin ( Tursiops truncatus ) in captivity has increased due to the international restrictions for its commercialization and the risks and logistical difficulties for transporting specimens. Therefore, it has become important to study its reproductive biology in captivity. …”
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云南大围山的倭蜂猴 by 杨保纲

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MODERN CYBERNETIC TERRORISM AND HIS SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES by N. Grigoriev, E. Rodyukov

“…The article is devoted to the study of the theoretical foundations of modern cyber terrorism. Given that policy now covers all spheres of public life and, therefore, increasing the problem of information security of society in General and each person in particular. …”
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Tax evasion: initiation of pre-trial investigation, primary actions, main directions of the pre-trial investigation body’s work by O. V. Hryhorashchenko

“…It analyses scientific works whose authors have studied the peculiarities of theoretical and practical aspects of tax relations, in particular in the area of tax law violations related to tax evasion. …”
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Challenges in providing correctional service education: A case study in a correctional institution in Amhara regional state, Ethiopia by Genet Gelana Kabeta, S G Pretorius

“…Data collected through one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions were thematically analysed. The study identified long and stringent procedures, inmates’ misbehaviour, lack of resources and facilities, mismatch between inmates’ needs and curricular contents, and lack of monitoring and evaluation as challenges affecting the provision of education. …”
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The Relationship between Some Regular Subsemigroups of HypG2 by Weerapong Wongpinit, Sorasak Leeratanavalee

“…The concept of regular subsemigroups plays an important role in the theory of semigroup. In this work, we study the relationship between some regular subsemigroups on the monoid of all generalized hypersubstitutions of type τ=(2).…”
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Medical leadership, a systematic narrative review: do hospitals and healthcare organisations perform better when led by doctors? by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Kristiana Ludlow, Robyn Clay-Williams, Luke Testa, Zhicheng Li

“…Six studies examined the composition of boards of directors; otherwise, there were few common areas of investigation. Five inter-related themes emerged from a narrative analysis: the impact of medical leadership on outcomes; doctors on boards; contribution of qualifications and experience; the medical leader as an individual or part of a team and doctors transitioning into the medical leadership role.Discussion and conclusion A modest body of evidence supports the importance of including doctors on organisational governing boards. …”
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