Iron Exchange and Prediction of Multiple Organ Dysfunctions in Sepsis by E. N. Barkova, Ye. V. Zhdanova, V. V. Kuznetsov, L. F. Balabanova, O. G. Sivkov

“…On this basis, the authors have developed a procedure for predicting the course of sepsis and its complication as MOD, which allows the risk of complications and death rates to be substantially reduced during pyoseptic processes.…”
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Tribological Evaluation of Brake Materials with Silk and <i>Grewia optiva</i> Natural Fibers by Gustavo S. Gehlen, Tej Singh, Liu Y. Barros, Jean Carlos Poletto, Germano Lasch, Alice A. Rodrigues, Régis H. S. Souza, Ney F. Ferreira, Sharafat Ali, Patric D. Neis

“…These composites were then tested on a braking tribometer using an extended SAE J2522 procedure to assess their performance. The AF formulation showed slightly better wear resistance and the GF formulation showed inferior performance during high-temperature cycles, whereas SF and SGF performed close to the reference formulation (AF) in these sections. …”
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Discrete Element Simulations of Damage Evolution of NiAl-Based Material Reconstructed by Micro-CT Imaging by Arnas Kačeniauskas, Ruslan Pacevič, Eugeniuš Stupak, Jerzy Rojek, Marcin Chmielewski, Agnieszka Grabias, Szymon Nosewicz

“…A novel geometry reconstruction procedure based on micro-CT images and the adapted advancing front algorithm fills the solid phase using well-connected irregular and highly dense sphere packing, which directly represents the microstructure of the porous material. …”
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Literature review on ability of agricultural crop residues and agro-industrial waste for treatment of wastewater by Nur Hidayat, Sri Suhartini, Tutut Arinda, Elviliana Elviliana, Lynsey Melville

“…ACR and AIW in wastewater biosorption can be applied in any small-scale agro-industries because of their simplicity procedures, technology, and low cost. Various options of wastewater technologies have also been investigated in recent years. …”
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Cleft lip and palate: evaluation of the psychological impact using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale by Alesandra Glaeser, Sady Selaimen da Costa, Marcus Vinicius Martins Collares

“…Methods: This is a cross-sectional, contemporary study with 160 participants, comprising 80 patients with cleft lip and palate who have already undergone surgical procedures for correcting the condition and 80 non-affected students and employees of the public-school system as a control group. …”
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Innovative 3D-printed porous tantalum cage with non-window design to accelerate spinal fusion: A proof-of-concept study by Hang Liang, Jingyao Tu, Bingjin Wang, Yu Song, Kun Wang, Kangcheng Zhao, Wenbin Hua, Shuai Li, Lei Tan, Xiaobo Feng, Cao Yang

“…An interbody fusion cage is crucial in spine fusion procedures, serving to restore physiological vertebral alignment and reestablish spinal stability. …”
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Uniportal thoracoscopic extended right apical segmentectomy with virtual-assisted lung mapping: a case report by Masahiro Yanagiya, Ami Wada, Nobuyasu Awano, Takehiro Izumo, Yoshiaki Furuhata

“…Here, we describe a challenging instance of extended segmentectomy via uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery with virtual-assisted lung mapping, a preoperative bronchoscopic dye marking procedure. Case presentation A 72-year-old woman presented with two tumors that were clinically diagnosed as early-stage lung cancer; extended right apical segmentectomy was indicated. …”
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Surgical complication of SMA and celiac artery ligation during radical nephrectomy for large renal tumor: A fatal outcome by Khadeeja Anwar, MBBS, FCPS, Mahnoor Samreen, MBBS, Irfanullah Khan, MBBS, Jibran Khattak, MBBS, FCPS, Ayman Shahab, MBBS, FCPS, Fatima Israr, MBBS, kashif Siddique, MBBS, FRCR, FCPS

“…She underwent an open radical nephrectomy and lymphadenectomy. During the procedure, inadvertent ligation of the celiac artery and SMA occurred, which remained unrecognized for about 36 hours post-surgery and led to major organ ischemia, failure and ultimately death. …”
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Oral mucosal lesions in Polish patients with acute myeloid leukemia after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation by Aleksandra Wysocka-Słowik, Zuzanna Ślebioda, Barbara Dorocka-Bobkowska, Marzena Liliana Wyganowska

“…Therefore, there is an urgent need to carefully analyze the general and oral health state of people with acute myeloid leukemia who underwent this procedure. This study aimed to investigate the type and frequency of oral mucosal lesions in patients with acute myeloid leukemia after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, depending on the intensity of the conditioning regimen. …”
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A Simple Numerical Modeling of the Effect of the Incoherent Thick Substrate in Thin-Film Solar Cells Based on the Equispaced Thickness Method by Kyungnam Kang, Sanghwa Lee, Jungho Kim, Sungchul Kim, Younho Han, Seungin Baek

“…The proposed ETM can be used to consider the effect of the incoherent glass substrate without complicated mathematical and computational procedures and is applicable to not only planar but also surface-textured thin-film solar cells. …”
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Developing “REPROKOPIKREATIF” model to enhance collaborative skills and creative thinking of junior high school students in natural science-biology learning by Sri Wahyuni, Iin Hindun, N. Nurwidodo

“…Grounded in the ADDIE framework, the model focuses on improving the planning stage of PjBL by offering systematic procedures for formulating essential questions and designing project plans. …”
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Identifying robust biomarkers for the diagnosis and subtype distinction of inflammatory bowel disease through comprehensive serum metabolomic profiling by Ji Eun Kim, Dong Ho Suh, Yu Jin Park, Chi Hyuk Oh, Shin Ju Oh, Hyeji Kang, Yosep Ji, Young Jin Kim, Weon Kim, Eun Sung Jung, Chang Kyun Lee

“…Abstract Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), requires a combination of procedures and tests in diagnosis and discrimination. …”
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A Study on the Reliability of an On-Site Oral Fluid Drug Test in a Recreational Context by Stefano Gentili, Renata Solimini, Roberta Tittarelli, Giulio Mannocchi, Francesco Paolo Busardò

“…Independently from the result obtained, a second device was used just to collect another oral fluid sample subsequently extracted and analyzed in the laboratory following HS-SPME procedure, gas chromatographic separation by a capillary column, and MS detection by electron impact ionization. …”
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Pink esthetic treatment of gingival recession, black triangle, and gummy smile: a narrative review by Hyunkyung Kim, Sungtae Kim, Young-Dan Cho

“…Interdental papilla loss—commonly referred to as the “black triangle”—remains difficult to correct using both surgical and restorative procedures; however, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers offer a promising solution for reconstructing interdental gingival architecture. …”
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Optical investigation of degradation of graphene oxide in alkaline environment: Evidence of two distinct photon-emitting phases in visible region. by Emiliano Burresi, Maria Lucia Protopapa

“…In this work we show a procedure of treating of the graphene oxide in alkaline environment as a function of the treatment time in order to obtain novel structures with strong luminescence properties, water-stable, useful as potential replacement for critical raw materials employed as example in optical and optoelectronic devices or for diagnostic and therapeutic technology. …”
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Combining Passive Infrared and Microwave Satellite Observations to Investigate Cloud Microphysical Properties: A Review by Mariassunta Viggiano, Domenico Cimini, Maria Pia De Natale, Francesco Di Paola, Donatello Gallucci, Salvatore Larosa, Davide Marro, Saverio Teodosio Nilo, Filomena Romano

“…Recent advancements in spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions of satellite-borne measurements and the increasing variety of orbits and observing geometries offer the opportunity for more efficient and sophisticated retrieval procedures, leading to the more accurate estimation of cloud parameters. …”
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Selective Breeding for Genetic Improvement of <i>Nile tilapia</i> (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> Linnaeus, 1758) in Uganda: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspectives by Ivan Abaho, Gerald Kwikiriza, Faith Atukwatse, Andrew A. Izaara, Joseph Ekwangu, Sylvester D. Baguma, Jerome Kubiriba, Nasser Kasozi

“…The program would guide the formulation of standard operating procedures for quality seed production towards ensuring sustainable aquaculture growth in Uganda.…”
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High-grade eosinophilic renal tumor/eosinophilic vacuolar renal tumor: a case report and literature review by Yong Ou, Shangqing Ren, Fang Zhou, Zhengjun Chen, Qian Lv, Yu Nie, Dong Wang, Shida Fan

“…During the surgical procedure, a mass measuring approximately 3.8 × 3.5 cm was identified adjacent to the renal hilum in the midsection of the left kidney. …”
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Gradient hydrogels based on photo-initiated polymerization-induced self-assembly by Yingchu Zhou, Ziqi Liu, Yi Zeng, Li Luo, Jie Chen, Diyuan Zheng, Zhao Wu, Chao Lang

“…However, current preparation procedures are often complicated, requiring multiple steps and complex post-processing. …”
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Isolation of Ochrobactrum anthropi from Cerebrospinal Fluid: Insights from a Unique Case in an ICU Setting by Mrunali Subhashrao Tarale, Dipika Shaw, Gargi Muday, Radha Kunjalwar, Anjali Patond

“…Following a thorough diagnostic work-up, the patient underwent a Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure, during which Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) was collected and sent to the microbiology laboratory for culture. …”
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