Isolation and Characterization of Propoxur-Degrading Bacteria, Brucella pseudintermedia LED 6 from a Pineapple Plantation in Lampung by Taufiq Hidayat, Rahayu Widyastuti, Gunawan Djajakirana, Sarjiya Antonius, Tirta Kumala Dewi

“…Isolation by enrichment culture procedures, utilizing propoxur as the sole carbon source. …”
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The Role of the OLM CandID Real-Time PCR in the Invasive Candidiasis Diagnostic Surveillance in Intensive Care Unit Patients by Laura Trovato, Maddalena Calvo, Concetta Ilenia Palermo, Maria Rita Valenti, Guido Scalia

“…Patients with at least a positive (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) value underwent molecular procedures. A sensitivity of 83.3%, a specificity of 94.3%, a positive predictive value of 87.5%, and a negative predictive value of 91.7% emerged for the PCR assay. …”
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Method for decomposition a global task into local tasks through the process of collective decision making in swarm robotic systems by V. I. Petrenko, F. B. Tebueva, V. O. Antonov, S. S. Ryabtsev, A. S. Pavlov

“…An element of scientific novelty is the proposed SRS procedure, which provides the possibility of assessing the priority of tasks, which in turn improves the efficiency of the SRS agents.Result. …”
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Two-Step Laparoscopic Surgery for a Patient with Synchronous Double Cancer of the Colon and Stomach Accompanied by Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Kazuhito Yajima, Shin-Ichi Kosugi, Yosuke Kano, Takaaki Hanyu, Hiroshi Ichikawa, Takashi Ishikawa, Hitoshi Nogami, Toshifumi Wakai

“…The present case demonstrates that two-step laparoscopic surgery may be a safe and feasible surgical procedure for high-risk patients with synchronous intra-abdominal malignancies.…”
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Pulp Revascularization in Immature Permanent Tooth with Apical Periodontitis Using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate by Katsura Saeki, Yuko Fujita, Yasuhiro Shiono, Yasuhiro Morimoto, Kenshi Maki

“…X-ray photographic examination showed the dentin bridge 5 months after the revascularization procedure. Thickening of the canal wall and complete apical closure were confirmed 10 months after the treatment. …”
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Abscesses of the spine and iliac fossa caused by infection with the opportunistic bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum by YunTao Gu, Yuan Zhou, TianQiong Hu, Hai Zhao, YongPing Wang, YongXiong He

“…The patient was treated with antibiotics (carbapenems, and metronidazole) and underwent surgical procedures for abscess drainage and internal fixation, resulting in the removal of 1000 ml of pus. …”
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Basic aspects of meta-analysis. Part 1 by A. Yu. Suvorov, I. V. Latushkina, K. А. Gulyaeva, N. M. Bulanov, M. Yu. Nadinskaia, A. A. Zaikin

“…Understanding all the procedures of a meta-analysis will allow researchers to analyze the results of such studies correctly, as well as formulate tasks when conducting meta-analyses on their own. …”
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Solid-phase synthesis and cytotoxic evaluation of novel pyridinium bromides by Sadaiyan Govindaraj, Kilivelu Ganesan, Perumal Elumalai, Rajanathadurai Jeevitha, Jospin Sindya, Subramani Annadurai, Shiek S. S. J. Ahmed, Mudassar Shahid

“…A comparative analysis of the solvent-free microwave-assisted reactions revealed a significant reduction in reaction time (up to 20-fold) and increased yields, accompanied by simplified work-up procedures. Notably, these reactions exhibited 100% atom economy and generated no environmental waste. …”
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Treatment of Genital Lymphedema With Lymphatic System Pedicled SCIP Transfer in Combination With Nanofibrillar Collagen Scaffolfds by Sergi Barrantes, MD, Sílvia de la Torre, MD, Giuseppe Visconti, MD, PhD, Marc Blasi, MD, Anna López-Ojeda, MD

“…A 47-year-old man with hidradenitis suppurativa–related genital lymphedema, unresponsive to conservative measures, underwent the procedure. Indocyanine green lymphography and ultrahigh-frequency ultrasound were used for preoperative flap planning, including lymphatic vessels in the skin paddle. …”
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Fuzzy Adaptive Control for a 4-DOF Hand Rehabilitation Robot by Paul Tucan, Oana-Maria Vanta, Calin Vaida, Mihai Ciupe, Dragos Sebeni, Adrian Pisla, Simona Stiole, David Lupu, Zoltan Major, Bogdan Gherman, Vasile Bulbucan, Ionut Zima, Jose Machado, Doina Pisla

“…This paper presents the development of a fuzzy-PID control able to adapt to several robot–patient interaction modes by monitoring patient evolution during the rehabilitation procedure. This control system is designed to provide targeted rehabilitation therapy through three interaction modes: passive; active–assistive; and resistive. …”
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OPTIMIZING THE STARTING POINT IN A PRECEDENCE CONSTRAINED ROUTING PROBLEM WITH COMPLICATED TRAVEL COST FUNCTIONS by Alexander G. Chentsov, Alexey M. Grigoryev, Alexey A. Chentsov

“…It consists of a two-stage procedure: stage one determines the value (extremum) function over the set of all possible initial states and finds its minimum and also the point where it is achieved. …”
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Single Test‐Based Diagnosis and Subtyping of Pulmonary Hypertension Caused by Fibrosing Mediastinitis Using Plasma Metabolic Analysis by Yating Zhao, Chunmeng Ding, Hongling Su, Aqian Wang, Aiping Tang, Hongfan Zhao, Ya Ma, Min Zhang, Wanshan Liu, Ruimin Wang, Ziyue Zhang, Shouzhi Yang, Dingyitai Liang, Yida Huang, Kun Qian, Lin Huang, Qihua Fu, Yunshan Cao

“…Moreover, the complex diagnostic procedures impose a significant burden on FM‐PH patients, many of whom already experience mobility difficulties. …”
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Universal, untargeted detection of bacteria in tissues using metabolomics workflows by Wei Chen, Min Qiu, Petra Paizs, Miriam Sadowski, Toma Ramonaite, Lieby Zborovsky, Raquel Mejias-Luque, Klaus-Peter Janßen, James Kinross, Robert D. Goldin, Monica Rebec, Manuel Liebeke, Zoltan Takats, James S. McKenzie, Nicole Strittmatter

“…Current approaches require time-consuming bacterial isolation and enrichment procedures, delaying stratified treatment. Here, we describe a biomarker-based strategy that utilises bacterial small molecular metabolites and lipids for direct detection of bacteria in complex samples using mass spectrometry (MS). …”
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Importance of plastic surgery for women with mastectomies and the role of Brazilian Unified Health System: integrative review by Brenda Lopes Brandão, Ariel Caríssimo Barbosa Silva, Ítalo Nacif Francisquini, Mariana Machado Gouvêa, Lúcia Meirelles Lobão

“…It was also observed that these feelings decreased after performing the cosmetic procedure. Conclusion: Because the breasts represent a symbol of sensuality and female pride, it is extremely important that the Brazilian Unified Health System, as well as health professionals, are trained to welcome and resolve the patients’ doubts, ensuring that there is no negligence in the care and providing a decent treatment.…”
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Enhancing Democratic Processes: A Survey of DRE, Internet, and Blockchain in Electronic Voting Systems by Mosbah Alown, Mehmet Sabir Kiraz, Muhammed Ali Bingol

“…Furthermore, we examine the applications proposed by previous studies in the context of these voting systems, assessing their strengths, limitations, and impact on democratic procedures. The cryptographic primitives reviewed include techniques like homomorphic encryption, blind signatures, and zero-knowledge proofs, which can enhance voter privacy, verifiability, and resistance to coercion and double voting.…”
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A Modified Fourier–Ritz Formulation for Vibration Analysis of Arbitrarily Restrained Rectangular Plate with Cutouts by Yiming Liu, Zhuang Lin, Hu Ding, Guoyong Jin, Sensen Yan

“…Under the current framework, modifying the position of the cutout or the boundary conditions of the plate is just as changing the geometric parameters of the plate, and there is no need to change the solution procedures. The arbitrary boundary conditions can be obtained by setting the stiffness constant of the boundary springs which are fixed uniformly along the edges of the plate at proper values. …”
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Utilization of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. Capitata L.) anthocyanins as a sensor for nitrite detection in domestic wastewater by Ben Haryan Adi Rogo, Vika Aulia Natasya, Najwa Sabila Attamimi, Sidiq Muliawan, Farida Laila

“…Monitoring wastewater quality is increasingly essential for enhancing wastewater treatment procedures. Domestic wastewater, produced by residential and commercial operations, contains considerable organic, inorganic, and biological pollutants, including nitrite ions, which provide serious health hazards. …”
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Exploring dose–response variability and relative severity assessment in STZ-induced diabetes male NSG mice by Steven R. Talbot, Miriam Heider, Martin Wirth, Anne Jörns, Ortwin Naujok

“…The treatment with the beta cell toxin streptozotocin is the standard procedure for triggering a chemically induced diabetes. …”
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Conceptual Advancements in Infrastructure Maintenance and Management Using Smart Contracts: Reducing Costs and Improving Resilience by Valentina Villa, Luca Gioberti, Marco Domaneschi, Necati Catbas

“…As a conceptual study, this work does not present a quantitative analysis but instead lays the groundwork for future research and real-world applications of blockchain-based smart contracts in infrastructure management and safety procedures.…”
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Smart Irrigation Systems: Overview by Yomna Gamal, Ahmed Soltan, Lobna A. Said, Ahmed H. Madian, Ahmed G. Radwan

“…Countries are collaborating to make agriculture more efficient by combining new technologies to improve its procedures. Improving irrigation efficiency in agriculture is thus critical for the survival of sustainable agricultural production. …”
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