Water Quality Assessment of Selected Wells in the Farmer-led Irrigation System in Anloga District, Volta Region, Ghana by Henry Evonameh Igbadun, Olufunke Cofie, Donatus Obiajulu ONWUEGBUNAM, Michael Adote Kpakpo-Sraha, Seifu TILAHUN

“…Water samples were collected from 10 representative wells, purposively selected out of 60, to determine the pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved salt by means of a pH/EC/TDS/Temperature portable meter, and the concentrations of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphates, chlorides, bicarbonate and nitrate, using standard chemical laboratory procedures. The geochemical characterization of the sampled water sources was carried out using the Piper trilinear diagram, and revealed the dominance of Na-Cl facies of the groundwater in Tegbi, Whuti and Anyanui, suggesting seawater encroachment connected with groundwater abstraction. …”
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Ambient Levels of Carbonyl Compounds and Ozone in a Golf Course in Ciudad Real, Spain: A ProtoPRED QSAR (Eco) Toxicity Evaluation by Alberto Moreno, Yoana Rabanal-Ruiz, Andrés Moreno-Cabañas, Carlos Sánchez Jiménez, Beatriz Cabañas

“…Extraction and analysis were carried out following procedures outlined by Radiello^®. Analyses were performed using HPLC-DAD and UV-Visible spectrophotometry. …”
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Translation and validation of the Swahili pediatric quality of life family impact module for caregivers of children with congenital heart disease by Naizihijwa G. Majani, Joëlle R. Koster, Deogratias Nkya, Zawadi E. Kalezi, Nuru Letara, Johanna W. Hoefnagels, Stella Mongela, Sulende Kubhoja, Godwin Sharau, Vivienne Mlawi, Pilly Chillo, Mohamed Janabi, Diederick E. Grobbee, Martijn. G. Slieker, Peter Kisenge

“…Standardised translation and adaptation procedures were followed. Psychometric evaluation included internal consistency reliability, construct validity through known-groups comparisons, and effect size estimation. …”
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The safety and efficacy of remimazolam, ciprofol, and propofol anesthesia in endoscopy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Siqi Zhou, Shangchen Yu, Yuan Bi, Zhang Tian, Ruochen Pan, Tianqing Yan, Jianbo Deng, Aijun Xu

“…Propofol remains suitable for low-risk procedures requiring rapid turnover, while ciprofol offers balanced efficacy for endoscopy. …”
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Prevalence of achlorhydria in an Asian population detected using Congo red staining during routine gastroscopy: 22 years’ experience from a single centre by Pradermchai Kongkam, Kamthorn Phaosawasdi, Yingluk Sritunyarat, Chawin Lopimpisuth, Nutbordee Nalinthassanai, Yongkasem Vorasettakarnkij

“…Staining Congo red on gastric mucosa can be safely and routinely incorporated into the OGD procedure for early detection of AC. We recommended a low-cost screening test such as serum vitamin B levels for screening only in patients aged 50 and over.…”
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Comparison of multimodal intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring efficacy in early childhood and school aged children undergoing spinal surgery by Alpaslan Şenköylü, Murat Zinnuroğlu, Alp Börçek, Erdem Aktaş, İrfan Güngör, Mehmet Beyazova

“…All patients underwent spinal surgical procedures according to their diagnosis. A standard anesthesia protocol was given to both groups. …”
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The Effect of Different Cleaning Protocols on Post Space: A SEM Study by Giuseppe Lo Giudice, Angelo Lizio, Roberto Lo Giudice, Antonio Centofanti, Giuseppina Rizzo, Michele Runci, Angela Alibrandi, Marco Cicciù

“…Three zones (coronal, middle, and apical) of each sample were analyzed by using Scan Electron Microscopy (SEM) without any metallization procedures. The presence of smear layer on the canal surface was qualitatively evaluated by applying Serafino’s score with values included between 0 and 2. …”
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Approaches and indications in laparoscopic choledoscopy by Iulian Slavu, Raluca Tulin, Ileana Dima, Alexandru Dogaru, Florin Filipou, Bogdan Socea, Anca Monica Oprescu-Macovei, Adrian Tulin

“…LCBDE for previously documented or discovered CBDS during LC is a safe and feasible procedure. The technique is technically demanding, and requires advanced laparoscopic skills. …”
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Use of Oxalic Acid-Modified Rice Husk for the Adsorption of Neutral Red from Aqueous Solutions by Weihua Zou, Hongjuan Bai, Ke Li, Xiaolan Shi, Runping Han

“…Rice husk modified with oxalic acid (MRH) was tested as a lowcost adsorbent for the removal of Neutral Red (NR) dye from aqueous solutions employing batch adsorption procedures. Such studies were conducted by varying various parameters such as the pH, the adsorbent dosage, the salt concentration, the contact time, the concentration of the adsorbate and the temperature. …”
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Clinico-epidemiological characteristics of patients reported with intra-hospital infection in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Cienfuegos, 2015-2019 by Lourdes Elena Duany Badell, Sadis Suárez del Villar Seuret, Tania Cantero Martínez, Maribel Caridad Águila Toledo, Sarah Hernández Malpica, Vivian Hernández Monsón

“…The analyzed variables were: age at discharge, sex, location of sepsis, high-risk procedure, use of microbiological support and its positivity, lethality.…”
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Adipogenic dedifferentiation enhances survival of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells under oxidative stress by Yin Yuan, Meina Kuang, Tengye Yu, Sirui Huang, Fujie Jiang, Biyi Lu, Mingen Cai, Xin Lu

“…After an in vitro differentiation and dedifferentiation procedure, the resultant dedifferentiated hMSCs (De-hMSCs) displayed properties similar to their original counterparts, including immunophenotype and mesodermal potential. …”
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Effectiveness of Lidocaine with Epinephrine Irrigation in Reducing Acute Pain from Surgical Removal of Mesioangular-Impacted Third Molars by Vuttinun Chatupos, Molee Apiphathanamontri, Sumatee Yuthavong, Piyanart Chatiketu, Nuntouchaporn Hutachok, Somdet Srichairatanakool

“…This study was a split-mouth, double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Surgical procedures were conducted over two separate appointments. …”
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Exploring the Production and Usage of a Metal Wall Hanging to Highlight some of the Crucial Issues Confronting Girl-Child Education in Ghana by Mohammed Kwaku Baidoo, Charles Adu-Boachie, Sandra Acquah, Prince Edem Dzakpasu, Cyril Etornam Adala, Isaac Kwabena Agyei

“…The study also showed that completing techniques of etching allows artists to build complex, 2-dimensional designs that express a variety of artistic and personal messages. This procedure produced a semi-rendition that successfully conveyed the goal of the project and demonstrated how combining technical and creative expression can result in relevant fabrication products, such as a wall plaque. …”
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Using Lyα Absorption to Measure the Intensity and Variability of z ∼ 2.4 Ultraviolet Background Light by Laurel H. Weiss, Karl Gebhardt, Dustin Davis, Erin Mentuch Cooper, Maja Lujan Niemeyer, Mahdi Qezlou, Mahan Mirza Khanlari, Robin Ciardullo, Daniel Farrow, Eric Gawiser, Simon Gazagnes, Caryl Gronwall, Gary J. Hill, Donald P. Schneider

“…We also argue that the absorption signal becomes negative due to HETDEX’s sky-subtraction procedure. The amount that the absorption is oversubtracted is representative of the z  ∼ 2.4 UV contribution to the overall extragalactic background light (EBL) at Ly α . …”
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An exploratory study of Type B variation of the sciatic nerve by Rasyidah Rehir, Rasyidah Rehir, Jun Mun Teoh, Sumar Chan, Raghad Abdulaziz Almansour, Raghad Abdulaziz Almansour, Abeer Saleh Alshaya, Abduelmenem Alashkham

“…Understanding these variations helps prevent injuries during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This study examined the branching patterns of this nerve in the Scottish cadavers using the Beaton and Anson classification, which categorizes them into Type A–G.MethodsTwelve gluteal regions (4 males, 8 females) with a mean age of 87.3 years, were obtained from a Scottish University regulated by the Human Tissue (Scotland) 2006. …”
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Dental management and oral manifestations in child with Robinow syndrome: case report by Lucas Fernando Oliveira Tomáz Ferraresso, Beatriz Cruz Lopes, Mariella Padovese, Tatiane Garcia, Farli Aparecida Carrilho Boer, Mariana Emi Nagata, Cássia Cilene Dezan

“…Preventive, restorative and rehabilitative dental procedures are being carried out. Robinow syndrome presents clinical and radiographic findings that may be present from birth and require pediatric dentistry follow-up. …”
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Feasibility and Safety of Bedside Percutaneous Catheter Drainage of Necrotic Pancreatic Fluid Collections in the Intensive Care Unit by Pankaj Gupta, Shreya Sehgal, Jyoti Gupta, Jayanta Samanta, Harshal Mandavdhare, Vishal Sharma, Usha Dutta, Rakesh Kochhar, Manavjit Singh Sandhu

“…The mean pain to percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD interval was 42.2 days (range, 7–167 days). All the procedures were technically successful, and none of the patients required shifting to the interventional radiology suite for computed tomography guidance. …”
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Effect of multiorgan abdominal ischemic preconditioning on experimental kidney transplantation by Juan Cruz Abate, Ivana Ivanoff Marinoff, Nathalie Arnal, Mariana Machuca, Rodrigo Papa-Gobbi, Leandro Vecchio, Martín Rumbo, Pablo Stringa, Natalia Raquel Lausada

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: To mitigate ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) triggered in solid organ transplant procedures, we aimed to evaluate the effects of multi-organ abdominal ischemic preconditioning (MAIP) in the context of renal IRI. …”
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The Wizard Apprentice: A Serious Games System in Immersive VR as a Feasible Rehabilitation Approach in Children With Cerebral Palsy by Cristian Camardella, Federica Serra, Caterina Linciano, Chiara Malasoma, Gabriele Carrieri, Sara Aliboni, Ilaria Bortone, Federico Posteraro, Luca Bonfiglio, Daniele Leonardis

“…The study shows that immersive VR games are a feasible approach in rehabilitation procedures, with positive results regarding acceptability, retention, adherence to the planned exercises and absence of adverse effects in the long-term use. …”
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Complications of Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction in Prophylactic Versus Therapeutic Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Marlene Schelletter, MS, Edward T. C. Dong, Boran Tekdogan, MS, Carlo M. Oranges, MD, PhD

“…Five studies were included in the final analysis, representing 3543 patients who underwent 6401 mastectomies (3260 TM and 3141 CPM), followed by prosthetic breast reconstruction including tissue expanders and direct-to-implant procedures. Reconstructions after TM were associated with a statistically significantly higher risk of postoperative infections (OR = 2.03 [95% CI: 1.50–2.73]) and explantation rates (OR = 2.41 [95% CI: 1.77–3.28]). …”
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