Effects of land uses and slope gradients on soil physicochemical properties in Woynwha watershed, Northwest Ethiopia by Workineh Ejigu Mesfin, Degitu Wassie, Temesgen Gashaw Tarkegn, Yihenew G. Selassie, Eyayu Molla

“…The collected soil samples were analyzed following standard procedures. The variation in soil properties among land uses and slope positions on soil properties was determined using analysis of variance. …”
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Infusion color and taste characteristic of Dafo Longjing tea processed from different cultivars by XU Pengcheng, FAN Fangyuan, LU Debiao, JIN jing, GONG Shuying

“…In order to delve deeply into the mechanism of quality formation of Dafo Longjing tea, systematic analyses of correlation between liquor-taste properties and chemical constituents were performed in this study.Dafo Longjing teas were processed by traditional processing procedure with fresh leaf from cultivars “Zhenong 113”, “Pingyang- tezao tea”, “Yingshuang”,“Longjing 43”, “Jiaming 1”, “Cuifeng”, “Baiye 1” and “Jiukeng”. …”
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TAVI transcarotídeo: la técnica paso a paso by Federico Altamirano-Medel, Miguel A. Gomez-Vidal, Tomás Daroca-Martinez

“…Due to recent changes in patient selection criteria, we believe that the cardiovascular surgeon should have an active role in decision-making and implantation of this type of prosthesis, since many patients have low surgical risk and are consequently susceptible to intervention in case of procedure complications.…”
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INTEGRATION OF DISTRIBUTED INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS BUILT AROUND FIBER-OPTIC AND MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SENSORS by A. V. Chernodarov, A. P. Patrikeev, I. I. Merkulova, S. I. Ivanov

“…The use of such a technology has permitted us to realize the new functional possibilities of the DSINSs, and also to take into account the following features of the construction and functioning of DSINSs as components of MCCs: need for mutual information exchange among DSINS modules via an MCC airborne top-level computing system; synchronization of measuring-and-computing procedures that are realized in the DSINS. In addition, due to restrictions on overall dimensions and weight, SINSs of surveillance systems are built on the basis of microelectromechanical sensors (MEMSs). …”
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Multiplex PCR targeting IS6110 and mpb64 Genes for Detecting Extra- Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Center, Kashmir, India by Dekyong Angmo1, Gulnaz Bashir2*, Abiroo Jan3, Mushtaq A. Khan4, Syed Besina Yasin5

“…Conventional diagnostic methods for EPTB often require improvement, highlighting the need for more rapid and sensitive diagnostic procedures. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic usefulness of multiplex PCR (mPCR) using IS6110 and mpb64 as gene targets for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis in samples from suspected cases of EPTB. …”
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Evaluation of the Glucose-Lowering Effect of Bloodletting Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Tserentogtokh Baasantogtokh, Sainbileg Sonomtseren, Tsolmon Unurjargal, Rinchyenkhand Myagmardorj, Vaanchigsuren Seesregdorj, Bayarmagnai Lkhagvasuren, Vankhuu Enkhtuya, Seesregdorj Surenjid

“…The experimental group additionally underwent bloodletting therapy on Day 6 of the study, following a 5-day preparation period during which they consumed 2.0 grams of a “3-seed decoction” (twice daily). The bloodletting procedure involves drawing blood from the posterior antebrachial vein (100-150 mL). …”
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Healthcare utilization and disease burden in children with metachromatic leukodystrophy in Germany by Christiane Kehrer, Andrea Bevot, Pascal Martin, Christa Raabe, Saskia Gregor, Ingeborg Krägeloh-Mann, Samuel Groeschel

“…Altogether, 127 hospitalisations (485 treatment days) were registered in the FC (median age 9 years, median one inpatient stay per patient per year). Diagnostic procedures were main reasons for hospitalization (29 hospitalizations, 128 treatment days), and accounted for the main burden for families (68%). …”
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Main Factors Related with the White Coat Effect Level in Patients with Arterial Hypertension and Bronchial Asthma by G. F. Andreeva, M. I. Smirnova, V. M. Gorbunov, A. S. Kurekhyan, Y. N. Koshelyaevskaya

“…The study consisted of three visits (first visit, 6 months and 12 months visits) and data collection period (30.1±7.6 months of follow-up). The following procedures were performed at the first and 12 month visits: clinical blood pressure (BP) measurements (sitting and standing), 24-hour monitoring ambulatory (ABPM), spirometry, clinical and biochemical blood tests, BA control questionnaires (ACQ) and quality of life (QL) questionnaire (GWBQ), at the second visit clinical BP measurement was performed and, if necessary, the drug dose was corrected.Results. …”
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El desarrollo del razonamiento hipotético deductivo en estudiantes de Medicina, desde la Metodología de la Investigación y la Estadística by Silvia Pérez Pérez, Juan José Leyva Aguilera, Miguel Cruz Ramirez

“…Results: was obtained a set of difficulties that limit the development of deductive hypothetical reasoning were observed: students tend to memorize the Statistics contents, there were also found difficulties in applying statistical procedures and interpretation of results. The teachers do not sufficiently link the various statistical content of medical practice to achieve the hypothetical deductive reasoning development. …”
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The Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on Women's Health-Related Quality of Life: A Scoping Review by Asmaa Othman

“…The research selection procedure uses Mesh keywords to find the most relevant papers, and the PRISMA flowchart helped pick research papers. …”
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Pelvic small intestine reservoirs of a new type by V. M. Melnyk, O. I. Poyda

“…Patients in the comparison group differed in that they underwent the well-known “J”-shaped pelvic small intestine reservoir procedures. Results. The number of postoperative complications was statistically significantly higher in patients of the comparison group due to acute and chronic complications, 33.2 % and 10.4 %, respectively. …”
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Evaluation of arthrodesis and cervical alignment in the surgical results of cervical discectomy using polymethylmetacrylate Avaliação da artrodese e do alinhamento cervical após di... by Marcelo Luis Mudo, Andrea Vieira Amantea, Andrei Fernandes Joaquim, Mirto Nelso Prandini, Sérgio Cavalheiro

“…Cervical spine X-rays were used to access arthrodesis and alignment, at least 2 years after the procedure. RESULTS: Excellent and good results (Odom I and II) were obtained in 91% of the patients with radiculopathy and in 69% of those with myelopathy. …”
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Clinical manifestations, course variants and complications of Takayasu arteritis in Kyrgyz patients by G. M. Koilubaeva, E. R. Karimova, S. K. Solovyev, E. A. Aseeva, F. S. Dzhuzenova, E. L. Nasonov, E. Zh. Dzhishambaev, D. A. Usupbaeva, A. K. Turusbekova

“…Highly sensitivity CRP (hsCRP) was assessed in 44 (58.67%) patients, interleukin 6 (IL6) – in 26 (34.7%). Instrumental procedures included duplex Doppler ultrasonography of peripheral arteries and contrast-enhanced computed pan aortography.Results and discussion. …”
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Units for the protection of child victims and witnesses in the criminal proceedings: Domestic legislation and practice by Milosavljević-Đukić Ivana, Tankosić Bojana, Petković Jara, Marković Marija

“…The purpose of the Units is to ensure the best interest of children in situation when a child is identified as a victim or a witness of a crime and appears in the criminal or other court procedure. In this way, the state protects children who are important and infallible part of judicial proceedings from secondary victimization and traumatisation, given that the processes within institutions inevitably reflect on mental state of a child. …”
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Availability of essential medicines, inventory management practices, and related challenges in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, eastern Amhara, Ethiopia: an explanatory se... by Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Alem Endeshaw Woldeyohanins, Eskedar Dires Gebremeskel, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Mekonnen Derese Mekete, Tefera Minwagaw, Tesfaye Birhanu Abebe, Kelemnesh Seifu

“…Only 18.2% of OPD clinics are adhered to FEFO inventory control procedure. Common challenges affecting the availability of essential medicines and inventory management practices in IDP include poor inventory management practices, national stock outs, irrational drug use, fraud and theft, insecurity, inadequate infrastructure, uncertainty, reliance on push delivery systems, lack of inter-agency collaboration, and limited resources. …”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter: Reliability, Discriminant Validity, and Predictive Validity by Phillip Plisky, Katherine Schwartkopf-Phifer, Bethany Huebner, Mary Beth Garner, Garrett Bullock

“…Studies were excluded if the Y-Balance Test kit was not utilized during testing or if there was a major deviation from the Y-Balance test procedure. For methodological quality assessment, the modified Downs and Black scale and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale were used…”
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Reducing maternal, neonatal, and child mortality and improving quality of health care through a national task-shifting program for public hospitals in Liberia by Bernice Dahn, Rhona MacDonald, Obed W. Dolo, Angela Benson, Korpo Borzoi, Austine Menlor, Jessica Fofana, Hassan Abdulkadir, Kola Adeyemo, Sarah Diane Watson, Sarah Band, Alison Earley, David Southall

“…Obstetric clinician trainees underwent a 3-year programme, which included operative procedures. The training programs for neonatal and paediatric clinician trainees were 2 years and 2.3 years, respectively. …”
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Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer patient with intestinal malrotation: report of a case by Susumu Inamoto, Kazutaka Obama, Satsuki Asai, Rei Mizuno, Yoshiro Itatani, Kyoichi Hashimoto, Shigeo Hisamori, Shigeru Tsunoda, Koya Hida, Kenji Kawada, Yoshiharu Sakai

“…Also, we changed the reconstruction procedure from Billroth-I to Roux-en-Y. After distal gastrostomy, we could not find the ligament of Treitz or jejunum on the left side below the transverse colon. …”
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Medium-term Effects of Enhanced External Counterpulsation in the Structural and Functional Parameters of Blood Vessels in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by K. S. Karaganov, O. A. Slepova, A. S. Lishuta, N. I. Solomakhina, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…All patients had a course of EECP (35 hours procedures with a compression pressure of 220-280 mm Hg). …”
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Alternativa de doble recubrimiento para electrodo destinado al proceso de relleno manual con arco eléctrico//Alternative of double coating for electrode dedicated to the manual met... by Odonel González‐Cabrera, Carlos René Gómez‐Pérez, Rafael Quintana‐Puchol, Lorenzo Perdomo‐González, Jorge Víctor Miguel‐Oria, Roney Lázaro López‐Fontanills

“…For execute the work objective, two conventional procedures (immersion and extrusion) for manufacturing<br />electrodes, as well as the influence of coating placement on the electrodes operational properties was evaluated. …”
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