Simulation of Vertical Movements of Seawater in Stratified Reservoirs by N. V. Kudinov, A. A. Filina, A. V. Nikitina, D. V. Bondarenko, I. F. Razveeva

“…It can be used in the procedure of parametric identification of hard-to-measure parameters of the aquatic environment.…”
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Modern approaches to diagnosis and surgical treatment of patients with acute obstructive intestinal obstruction by V. A. Samartsev, B. S. Pushkarev, V. A. Gavrilov, A. A. Parshakov, M. P. Kuznetsova, A. A. Domrachev

“…The comparison group (n=125) was represented by a retrospective sample of patients whose examination and surgical treatment were carried out in accordance with the established procedure for providing medical care. Observation group (n=124): patients whose examination and surgical treatment were supplemented by assessment of the degree of compensation for acute obturation intestinal obstruction, the use of specialized scales, computer monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure and intraoperative assessment of microcirculation in the wall of the colon in patients with acute obturation intestinal obstruction (AOIO) using original methods.RESULTS. …”
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Comparative effects of aerobic walking and resistance exercise on cognitive function in older adults: A quasi-experimental study by Ganang Fandrian, Muchsin Dowes, Hanik Liskustyawati

“…Cognitive function was measured with the Indonesian version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-Ina) using a single-blind procedure. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test for within-group and one-way ANCOVA for between-group at a 5% significance level. …”
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Activated Carbon from <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> and Its N-Doped Material for Li-Ion Battery Anode by Hong Shang, Xinmeng Hao, Yougui Zhou, Jia Peng, Lihua Guo, Huipeng Li, Bing Sun

“…Herein, through a facile carbonization process with sodium hydroxide activation, we successfully transformed obsolete <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> into a porous carbon material (called SAC) and its nitrogen-doped derivative (denoted as SANC) by using melamine as the nitrogen source in a similar procedure. The amorphous structure of these materials was confirmed to enhance lithium-ion storage and electrolyte permeation, making them ideal for use as anodes in lithium-ion batteries. …”
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Mechanisms and Nanomedicine Interventions of Acute Lung Injury Induced by Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion: A Mini Review by Li G, Jin B, Zhou J, Sun T, Wang S, Fan Z

“…Guangyao Li,1– 3,&amp;ast; Binghui Jin,3,&amp;ast; Jialin Zhou,3,&amp;ast; Tao Sun,1 Shuang Wang,4 Zhe Fan2,3 1Department of Oncology, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Surgery, Dalian Third People’s Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of General Surgery, The Third People’s Hospital of Dalian, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhe Fan, Email fanzhe1982@hotmail.com Shuang Wang, Email wangshuang1986721@163.comAbstract: Intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (II/R) injury is a common perioperative complication that occurs during severe infections, trauma, and multiple surgical procedures. II/R not only leads to localized intestinal damage but also disrupts the intestinal mucosal barrier, inducing systemic inflammatory responses and multi-organ failure, especially acute lung injury (ALI). …”
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Timing of rehabilitation on length of stay and cost in patients with hip or knee joint arthroplasty: A systematic review with meta-analysis. by Michael Masaracchio, William J Hanney, Xinliang Liu, Morey Kolber, Kaitlin Kirker

“…Additional high quality studies with standardized methodology are needed to further examine the impact of early initiation of physical therapy among patients with joint replacement procedures.…”
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Comparison of the Effect of Using Tranexamic Acid and Position on Cesarean Section Bleeding Rate, Surgical Team Satisfaction and Postoperative Complications, A Randomized Control T... by Elham Dehghan Naeiri, Ebrahim Nasiri Formi, Zohre Pezeshkpoor, Elmira Khodabakhsh

“…Therefore, the use of tranexamic acid and position changes can be recommended as effective strategies for reducing bleeding and enhancing surgical team satisfaction during cesarean section procedures. (Clinical Trials Registry Number: IRCT20240421061546N1)…”
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Results of application of chemical destruction in complex treatment of focal hepatic pathology by О. I. Dronov, I.O. Kovalska, E. S. Коzachuk, P. P. Bakunets

“…Іntratumoral injection of 10% solution of calcium chloride in the treatment of focal hepatic pathology is not accompanied by severe specific complications and mortality, the patients are survive the procedure satisfactory, which may be applied as a local tumoral control of tumoral foci up to 3.0 сm in diameter.…”
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Prevalence and predisposing factors of retained drug needle fragments in people who inject drugs: a protocol for a preliminary cross-sectional multicentre observational study in Fi... by Markku Sumanen, Heidi Laukkala, Otso Arponen, Irina Rinta-Kiikka, Olli Pekka Oskari Nevalainen

“…PWIDs will be asked to give their written informed consent prior to any study procedures. Initially, we aim to recruit a sample for a pilot study of 20 adults (≥18 years) who will be asked to fill out a questionnaire related to their drug use history and their suspicions of having retained needle fragments. …”
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Exploring the metabolic signature of intermittent explosive disorder: Preliminary evidence and potential mechanisms for altered bilirubin metabolism by Jeffrey B. Schwimmer, Murray B. Stein, Emil F. Coccaro, Alejandro D. Meruelo

“…A 10:1 nearest-neighbor propensity score matching procedure was used to balance covariates including age, sex, race, ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), and alcohol and tobacco use. …”
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The Origins of Newton’s Mechanics. Mass, Force, and Gravity by Jan RYCHLEWSKI

“…Two types of (acceleration) measurement procedures deliver precise operational definitions of inertial mass and force. …”
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Effects of intra-articular tranexamic acid injection with different acting times after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a cohort study with historical controls by Kun-Han Lee, Kun-Hui Chen, Hsuan-Hsiao Ma, Tai-Jung Huang, Hsiao-Li Ma, En-Rung Chiang

“…We aimed to evaluate the effect of intra-articular injection of TXA with different acting times after an ACLR procedure. Patients and methods Patients receiving ACLR and intra-articular injection of TXA between September 2023 and January 2024 were randomly divided into two groups, with drainage clamped for 4 h (TXA 4 h group) or 8 h (TXA 8 h group). …”
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The effect of physical fitness on academic achievement through self-confidence in adolescents aged 16 – 18 years: a scoping review by Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Asyidika Vito Indarto, Achmad Zakaria, Febriansyah Dwi Cahyo, Mar'atul Afifah

“…Article selection was based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria and followed the PRISMA procedure. Results. The analysis identified 9 articles demonstrating a positive relationship between physical fitness, self-confidence, and academic achievement in adolescents. …”
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Respectful maternity care and mistreatment: Women's experiences during induction of labor and childbirth in Ghana. by Kwame Adu-Bonsaffoh, Grace T Newman, Kenneth Atobrah-Apraku, Yaw Opuni-Frimpong, Joseph D Seffah

“…Emerging multi-country evidence indicates that nearly 30% of women who undergo IOL do not consent to the procedure and constitutes a violation of their rights to optimal maternal health. …”
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Purification and properties of trypsin isoform B from intestines of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) by LIU Zhong-yi, WANG Zhang, XU Shi-ying, XU Lin-na

“…An alkaline protease was separated from grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) intestines by following procedure: the grass carp intestines were defatted with cooled acetone (-20℃), and extracted with 0.1 mol·L^-1 phosphate buffer (pH6.8), the crude enzyme solution was fractionated with ammonium sulfate (10% to 40% saturation); then the precipitation was purified with ion-exchange chromatography and gel-filtration chromatography. …”
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Feasibility of a Symptomatic Screening Program for Early Detection of Gastric Cancer in Roatán, Honduras by Jade Tso, Susana Galeas, Brendalee Martinez, Kallie Vallecillo, Mustafa Faleh Abidalhassan, Natan Webster, Heidy Leiva, Mustafa Al-Qaraghli, Cameron Gaskill

“…All patients cited cost as a barrier to care, while two (29%) each reported difficulty traveling to a facility, lack of knowledge on which facilities did endoscopy, and uncertainty of whether they needed the procedure as other barriers.CONCLUSIONAlthough symptomatic screening guidelines are feasible for screening GC in Honduras, limitations in endoscopy access and capacity pose barriers to early diagnosis. …”
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Simultaneous bilateral posterior fracture dislocation of the shoulders: A report of two cases by Marcus Bianchi, Jorge Schreiner, Leonardo Comerlatto, Cristina Vicioli, Ramesses Akamefula, Márcio Ferrari

“…After a cardiologic evaluation, the surgical procedure involved reducing and disimpacting the humeral heads through a deltopectoral approach, followed by transferring the subscapularis tendon to the humeral head bone defect.Discussion: Although uncommon, prompt and accurate diagnosis of bilateral posterior shoulder dislocation, along with appropriate treatment, is essential to prevent disabling sequelae in affected patients.…”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding cholera among people living in a cholera-endemic health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Harry César Kayembe Ntumba, Nadège Taty, Sandra Mako, Doudou Boloweti Batumbo

“…Objectives To assess cholera-related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and identify associated factors in a cholera endemic health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Design A community-based cross-sectional study.Setting The study was conducted in Kalemie health zone, which is located in the Tanganyika province in eastern DRC.Participants A total of 455 participants were enrolled in this study using a three-stage random sampling procedure.Main outcome measures Sociodemographic characteristics, cholera and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)-related KAP, and their associated factors.Results The study revealed that the population demonstrated a good knowledge (64%), a positive attitude (73.6%) and good WASH practices (73.8%) regarding cholera. …”
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Impacts of introduced sustainable land management (ISLM) practices on crop yield and net farm income of smallholder farmers, Eastern and Southern Ethiopia by Alemayehu Temesgen Gebremikael, Jemal Yousuf Hassan, Getachew Shambel Endris, Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke

“…The data were gathered from 384 randomly selected household heads (190 adopters and 194 non-adopters) using multistage sampling procedures. Descriptive statistics and econometric models were applied to analyze the data. …”
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Effect of Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Naming Abilities in Early-Stroke Aphasic Patients: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Sham-Controlled S... by Konrad Waldowski, Joanna Seniów, Marcin Leśniak, Szczepan Iwański, Anna Członkowska

“…The treatment seems to be beneficial for patients with frontal language area damage, mostly in the distant time after finishing rTMS procedure.…”
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