Correlation of Endostatin and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2) Serum Levels With Cardiovascular Involvement in Systemic Sclerosis Patients by Bozena Dziankowska-Bartkowiak, Elzbieta Waszczykowska, Anna Zalewska, Anna Sysa-Jedrzejowska

“…Internal organ involvement was assessed on the basis of specialist procedures. Serum VEGF, endostatin, and TIMP2 levels were evaluated by ELISA. …”
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Generating temperature cycle profiles of different solar photovoltaic module technologies from in-situ conditions for accurate prediction of thermomechanical degradation by Bebeto Nii Sampa Sampah, Frank K. A. Nyarko, Benjamin Atribawuni Asaaga, Jefferson Aggor

“…A comparison between the 2014 and the IEC61215 thermal cycles show extremely wide differences which could explain the higher degradation rates and shorter life of installed solar photovoltaic modules. The procedure adopted in this research can be repeated at different locations to obtain technology-specific thermal cycling profiles to evaluate the thermomechanical damage and predict the life of different solar photovoltaic modules.…”
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Micro-nutrient related malnutrition and obesity in a university undergraduate population and implications for non-communicable diseases by Foluke A Olatona, Sunday A Aderibigbe, Eyitope O Amu, Oluseye O Onabanjo, Kelechi E Nnoaham

“…Nutrient intakes were estimated from 24-hour dietary recalls, obesity was assessed through anthropometric measurements and Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis, following standard procedures. Associations between variables were tested using Chi-square, Fischer’s exact tests, and logistic regression analyses. …”
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A randomized controlled trial comparing hydrophilic coated to uncoated polyurethane double J stents: Does it impact stent-related symptoms? by Gaurav Sharma, Naveen Kumar, Diptiranjan Bai, Sachin Patel, Dilip Kumar Mishra, Anurag Yadav, Madhu Sudan Agrawal

“…Materials and Methods: Sixty adult patients undergoing endourological procedures and DJ stent placement were randomized into two groups in 2:1 ratio. …”
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Australian perioperative nurses’ attitudes, levels of knowledge, education and support needs related to organ donation and procurement surgery: A national survey by Zaneta Smith, Cindy Woods, Jackie Lea, Kim Usher

“…The majority of perioperative nurses supported organ donation and held positive attitudes and beliefs towards procurement surgical procedures; however, they felt they lacked support resources and access to relevant education. …”
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The Use of Epoetin-α in Revision Knee Arthroplasty by Lawrence A. Delasotta, Ashwin V. Rangavajjula, Michael L. Frank, Jamie L. Blair, Fabio R. Orozco, Alvin C. Ong

“…The clinical triggers for blood transfusion during or after the procedure were determined based on peri- and postoperative hemoglobin levels, ASA score, and/or clinical symptoms consistent with anemia. …”
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Radio frequency based detection of specific and nonspecific protein interaction by Annesha Mazumder, Arunangshu Biswas, Tapan K. Sau, Prabhakar Bhimalapuram, Azeemuddin Syed

“…Available protein detection techniques often involve time-consuming and complicated procedures. This report presents a Radio frequency (RF)-based rapid, label-free technique that can be used for differentiation between specific and non-specific binding.MethodsThe utility of the RF-based technique is demonstrated by taking biotin-streptavidin specific interaction as the model system along with other nonspecific proteins. …”
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AN ANALYSIS OF ACCESS TO CREDIT AND FACTORS INFLUENCING CREDIT UTILIZATION AMONG CASSAVA FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA by Damilola ADEOSUN, Dorcas ADEGBITE, Rahman SANUSI, Simeon AYANSINA, Kazeem ABOABA

“…Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 210 small holder cassava farmers for the study. …”
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Sigmoid Diverticulitis: Our Experiences with 13 Patients by Ahmet Fikret Yücel, Ahmet Kocakuşak, Elif Nisa Ünlü

“…Five patients underwent laparotomy (Hinchey III-IV), while Hartmann’s procedure was carried out in 4 patients and resection and primer anastomosis was performed in 1 patient. …”
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Comparative Comparison of the Curriculum of the Master\'s Degree in Emergency Nursing in Iran and Monash University in Australia by Mahdieh Motie, Narges Arsalani, Masoud Fallahi-Khoshknab

“…However, there were some differences in the procedure of accepting students and educational units, philosophy, mission, and vision. …”
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High-Precision Numerical Simulation on the Cyclic High-Pressure Water Slug Injection in a Low-Permeability Reservoir by Jie Zhan, Chao Fan, Xianlin Ma, Zigang Zheng, Zezhong Su, Zhihao Niu

“…The paper presents a novel waterflooding technique, coupling cyclic high-pressure water slug injection with an asynchronous injection and production procedure, to address the inefficient development of low-permeability oil reservoir in Shengli Oilfield, a pilot test with 5-spot well pattern. …”
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Transition to Green Building Through Retrofitting: Quantitative Analysis of Appropriate Sizing of Lighting, Cooling and Water Consumption Using Parametric Variations in Residential... by Fawad Azeem, Zulfiqar Memon, Abdullah Ammar

“…Under current retrofitting procedures, the building envelopes have been given great attention, which is an expensive and complex process. …”
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Identification of Lampung fine Robusta peaberry green coffee beans with different fermentation methods using portable front-face fluorescence spectroscopy by Diding Suhandy, Meinilwita Yulia, Slamet Widodo, Hirotaka Naito, Dimas Firmanda Al Riza, Anisur Rahman

“…This study examines the potential application of untargeted portable front-face fluorescence spectroscopy and chemometrics to differentiate Lampung fine Robusta peaberry coffees based on various fermentation procedures. Two varieties of green coffee beans were prepared for sampling: CF (n = 60) and NF (n = 60). …”
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LEFT ATRIAL FUNCTION: MODERN ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE by E. N. Pavlyukova, D. A. Kuzhel, G. V. Matyushin

“…The most interesting in these circumstances is the potential contribution of echocardiography to thromboembolic risk stratification in atrial fibrillation and invasive procedures such as atrial ablation. Therefore, at present, the main task is to understand the ways of clinical application of data  obtained during the LA study.…”
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Use of propensity score matching to reduce bias in economic evaluations in the context of Brazilian liver transplantation by Leandro Seiti Anazawa, Giulia Osório Santana, Roseli Fernandes Rodrigues Amaral da Cunha, Lucas Reis Correia

“…Conclusion A direct comparison of survival and costs between the two patient groups may lead to biased estimates of the incremental survival or costs associated with referring a patient for a liver transplantation procedure. Propensity score matching reduces the bias from differences in health status between these two patient groups, enabling more accurate estimates of the incremental survival and cost associated with referring a patient for transplantation.…”
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BIOFEEDBACK: A NEW METHOD FOR CORRECTION OF MOTOR DISORDERS IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS by Ya. S. Pekker, V. M. Alifirova, N. G. Brazovskaya, A. A. Ryazantseva, A. N. Pribylskaya

“…Assessed the effectiveness of rehabilitation procedures biofeedback training using specialized scales (rating scale functional systems Kurtzke; questionnaire research quality of life – SF-36, evaluation of disease impact Profile – SIP and score on a scale fatigue – FSS). …”
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Total Knee Replacement for Varus Deformity in Osteoarthritis of Knee with Multiple Hereditary Exostoses – A Rare Case Report by Chaitanya Vyawahare, Rohan Bhargava, Shivaram Muthiah, U N Rakesh, Peeyush Belsare

“…Conclusion: Careful attention to technical aspects, selection of implants and the unique anatomy involved, is crucial in planning this procedure. Ensuring proper balance of the ligaments tented by the osteochondromas and meticulous sizing of the femur are essential for favorable functional outcomes in such cases.…”
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Clinical comparison of fiber-reinforced composite and stainless steel wire for splinting periodontally treated mobile teeth by Aliye Akcalı, Pınar Gümüş, Mutlu Özcan

“…Patients were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire after the splinting procedures. Failure types for the splints were categorized. …”
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Desenvolvimento e avaliação de um controlador eletrônico para equipamentos de aplicação de insumos Development and evaluation of electronic control system in equipments for applica... by Claudio K. Umezu, Nelson L. Cappelli

“…The equipment was tested in laboratory using standard signal tests procedure, being able to analyze the machine behavior as a function of the hydraulic oil temperature variations. …”
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Applicability of Relationship Intentions among the Civil and Building Engineering Contractors in the South African Construction Sector: A Case of B2B Industry by Xitshembhiso Difference Chauke, Lehlohonolo Amos Masitenyane, Bakae Aubrey Mokoena

“…A cross-sectional descriptive research design was followed, using a probability simple random sampling procedure to collect data from CBEC operating in Gauteng, South Africa. …”
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