Tissue-engineered cartilage regeneration based on human induced pluripotent stem cells by LI Yangyang, ZHANG Maolin, ZOU Duohong, ZHANG Zhiyuan

“…Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-qPCR), Western blotting, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry were used to investigate the dynamic expression change of pluripotent, mesodermal and chondrongenic related genes and proteins during the whole culture procedure. Finally, subcutaneous model of nude mice was used to investigate the stability of chondrogenic phenotypes and tumorigenicity of hiPSCs derived-cartilaginous pellets. …”
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Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development in EU Countries: Status, Prospects, and Challenges by Iwona Bąk, Katarzyna Wawrzyniak, Emilia Barej-Kaczmarek, Maciej Oesterreich

“…This study aims to present the current status and forecasts related to the generation of energy from renewable sources, as well as the challenges and barriers resulting from the development of this energy in the European Union countries. The research procedure consists of three stages: bibliometric analysis of scientific publications conducted based on the Web of Science database, visualization of results using VOSViewer software (version 1.6.20), and in-depth analysis of the content of the publications. …”
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The Elias University Hospital Approach: A Visual Guide to Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection in Spasticity: Part II—Proximal Upper Limb Muscles by Marius Nicolae Popescu, Claudiu Căpeț, Cristina Beiu, Mihai Berteanu

“…To enhance clinical application, this guide incorporates a wide array of high-quality ultrasound images and dynamic videos, offering a comprehensive and practical understanding of scanning techniques, anatomical structures, and injection procedures. This second part of the series serves as an essential reference for clinicians, aligning with the first installment to provide a complete and systematic approach to ultrasound-guided BoNT-A therapy for upper limb spasticity.…”
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Comparison of the response of two scintillator detectors used in an environmental and occupational radiometric survey during the operation of the Argonauta reactor by Natasha Briggs e Silva, Joana Batista Soares, Rodrigo Carneiro Curzio, Matheus Santos Martins, Magda Maia de Azevedo Tororó, Ary Machado de Azevedo, Victor Araújo Vianna Ferreira, Eara de Souza Luz Oliveira, Antônio Pedro Júnior, Domingos D'Oliveira Cardoso

“…In this work, a didactic activity was carried out to familiarize the students of the first period of the Master's Course in Nuclear Engineering, at the Military Institute of Engineering, with the procedures involved in the radiometric survey of the free, controlled and subsequent locations of this nuclear installation. …”
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A Time-Domain Solution Method for the Vibration Performance of Viscoelastic Functionally Graded Porous Beams by Yuhua Cui, Tao Zeng, Yipeng Yang, Xiaohong Wang, Guodong Xu, Su Cheng

“…A method based on Bernstein polynomials is proposed to directly solve fractional vibration differential equations in the time domain, thereby avoiding the complex iterative procedures of traditional methods. The viscoelastic, functionally graded porous beams with four porosity distributions and four boundary conditions are investigated. …”
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Basics of the Development of Microwave Intensification of Upstream on the Example of <i>Escherichia coli</i> by D. B. Kuznetsov, A. Yu. Mironov, V. A. Neschislyaev, I. L. Volkhin, A. M. Korolyuk, E. V. Orlova, A. D. Shilina

“…The intensification procedure using microwave radiation can be considered a promising method and can provide new ideas for various applications in biotechnology.…”
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A Spelling Course for Students in the Health Technology Bachelor Degree by Miriam Gutiérrez Escobar, Raúl López Fernández, Rosa María Rodríguez Arencibia, Rachel Yanes Seijo, Loreta Sánchez Ortiz, Saimí de la Caridad Risquet Toscano

“…This course covers a total of 60 hours and emphasizes in six general issues: following the guidelines of Instruction 1 / 2029, starting with a diagnostic test, using a textual approach, promoting mostly practical activities, following productive teaching methods with an emphasis on inductive and deductive procedures and highlighting the systematization of the teaching process as a didactic principle. …”
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Exploring the drivers of inter- and intraspecific differences in prosociality in four parrot species by Désirée Brucks, Nick C. P. Dam, Anastasia Krasheninnikova, Bethan McGregor, Hari Tsivlin, Auguste M. P. von Bayern, Jorg J. M. Massen

“…To confirm whether these factors drive the evolution of prosociality, we need to generate more robust data using a comparative approach with a standardised procedure. Parrots present a compelling model group to test this further due to their large brains, and advanced cognitive abilities. …”
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Bifurcation lesions in the context of a PCI CTO - insight from Belgrade single center CTO registry by Juričić Stefan, Tešić Milorad, Dobrić Milan, Stojković Siniša

“…Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the coronary artery are still one of the most complex procedures in the treatment of coronary arteries. If there is a bifurcation lesion within the CTO, it is certainly one of the biggest challenges for interventional cardiologists. …”
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Biosafety in the laboratories of the universities of Medical Sciences by Darien Nápoles Vega, Kenia Milagro Sebasco Rodríguez, Raúl Fernández Regalado, Tammy Fernández Romero, Humberto F. Olivera García

“…Results: A total of 21 articles that describe the procedures, equipment used, and infrastructure conditions to guarantee biosafety were obtained from the search. …”
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Treating protracted corneal ulcers with UVA corneal collagen crosslinking: clinical cases by E. V. Yani, E. N. Iomdina, V. V. Pozdniakova, V. A. Golikova, K. E. Seliverstova

“…Inflammatory changes were assessed using a point scale.Results. 3–5 procedures of local UVA exposure (with instillations of 0.1% riboflavin solution) lasting 3–5 minutes each and given with an interval of 2–4 days ensured stable and fast epithelialization of the cornea and a significant increase in visual acuity in the inflammatory process outcome.Conclusion. …”
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Workplace Ergonomics in Dentistry: How Poor Posture Affects Musculoskeletal Health by Ramona Camelia Anculia, Florina Georgeta Popescu, Cristina Livia Borcan, Cristina Ioana Talpoș-Niculescu, Mariana Păcurar, Ramona Amina Popovici, Raluca Mioara Cosoroabă, Bombonica Gabriela Dogaru, Nicula Cristina

“…In addition, providing adequate workspace layout, proper lighting, and easy access to instruments enhances comfort and control, reducing unnecessary muscle tension during dental procedures. In conclusion, preventing MSDs in dental workers requires a multifactorial approach, including postural corrections, ergonomic interventions, scheduled breaks, and early rehabilitation programs. …”
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The effectiveness of the TikTok flipped classroom method on students' academic performance in folk art course by Ting Hu, Ushba Rasool, Lin Wang, Haowei Chen, Honggang Shi

“…This study investigates the effectiveness of the TikTok flipped classroom method on students' academic performance in a Folk Art course through an empirical research design. The study procedure involved a pre-test examination of 102 first-year Fine Arts students at a Chinese vocational college, where two classes were selected based on their college entrance art exam scores to ensure comparable academic backgrounds. …”
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Impurities in Animal-Derived Medicines (Relevant Issues) by I. A. Prokopov, E. L. Kovaleva, E. D. Minaeva, A. D. Avtushenko

“…A product’s marketing authorisation application must contain comprehensive data on the choice of the control strategy for potential impurities, including a justification of the selected control level and the established limits, details of the chosen control procedures, and risk-assessment reports.…”
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The birth and demise of a village within the vernacular community of Baduy in Banten, Indonesia by Irfan Sabarilah Hasim, Indah Widiastuti, Budi Faisal, Iwan Sudradjat

“…Conversely, no explicit provisions or ceremonial procedures exist concerning the cessation of a village. …”
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Calcific Tendonitis of the Longus Colli Muscle: A Noninfectious Cause of Retropharyngeal Fluid Collection by Ronak Rahmanian, Chris Diamond

“…Awareness of this condition by the otolaryngologist will ensure proper patient management and avoidance of unnecessary procedures.…”
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A rare presentation of linea alba hernia involving fibrolipoma of the hepatic round ligament: a case report and literature review by Takahiko Omameuda, Mikio Shiozawa, Yuzo Miyahara, Hiroyuki Kitabayashi, Masaru Koizumi, Satoru Kondo, Shigeo Kawai, Masaaki Kodama

“…Conclusions We report the first case of a linea alba hernia involving fibrolipoma of the hepatic round ligament worldwide and describe the clinical features, diagnosis, and surgical procedure with a literature review.…”
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Postoperative scar management by Jinyong Shin, Yoonsoo Kim, Hongil Kim, Jinhyung Park, Hyungsuk Yi

“…Postoperative scars inevitably occur after surgical procedures and can impact both aesthetic and functional aspects of healing. …”
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Risk prevention evaluation in the incorporation of new drugs for healthcare practices: a methodological proposal by Luis Sánchez-Rubio Ferrández, Concepción Esteban Alba, Ismael Escobar Rodríguez, Ana Such Díaz, Nelida Barrueco Fernández, Javier Sáez de la Fuente

“…Materials and methods: A Standard Operating Procedure was established which defines and plans the process of assessing the risks of new drugs purchased by the Pharmacy Services before being incorporated into the distribution and dispensation channels. …”
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Lumbar punctures based on computerized tomography scans combined with precise calculations: a new lumbar puncture technique for spinal muscular atrophy patients with scoliosis by Hongyuan Li, Juan Du, Xi Chen, Hanbing Lu, Yan Jiao, Shuyu Dong

“…The media first LP needling time was 70.5 s (range: 45 s−150 s). For subsequent procedures, the needling time was shorter than for the first LP in all patients. …”
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