Secondary School and University Results as Predictors of Success in Law by Patrick Parkinson, Karen Tremayne, Julie Stubbs

“…Law schools could also consciously endeavour to address social, economic and racial inequalities through selection procedures. It is important however to distinguish between the mainstream methods of entry and alternative methods which might apply to disadvantaged groups or for other reasons. …”
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Bacillus spp. supplementation promotes feed efficiency in mid- to late-lactation dairy cows and affects rumen fermentation traits of rumen-fistulated females offered a corn silage–... by Bruno A.V. Arthur, Luiz Gustavo Nussio, Oscar C.M. Queiroz, Greicieli de Morais, Rafael H.P. Reis, Giuseppe Copani, Jens N. Joergensen, Bruno I. Cappellozza

“…All data were analyzed with the MIXED procedure of SAS using cow as the experimental unit. …”
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Evaluación del potencial de mejoramiento genético en el crecimiento en altura de Acacia mangium Willd. Evaluation of the breeding potential in height growth for Acacia mangium Will... by Iván Javier Pastrana-Vargas, Miguel Espítia-Camacho, Olman Murillo-Gamboa

“…The prediction of genetic parameters individual and of families was conducted by the method BLUP (best linear unbiased prediction) and the variance components by REML (restricted maximum likelihood) procedure using the software SELEGEN. Heritability estimates ranged from <1 to 13%, and between 6 to 68%, for strictly individual heritability (h²a) and family-mean heritability (h²mp), respectively. …”
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Postoperative liver dysfunction in gastric cancer patients following early enhanced nutritional protocols: a retrospective observational study by Kazuo Kobayashi, Satoshi Ida, Masanari Tsuji, Arisa Nawa, Takeshi Aoyama, Takashi Yokokawa, Yoshikazu Tateai, Shuichi Watabe, Hisanori Shimizu, Souya Nunobe, Masakazu Yamaguchi

“…Univariate analysis identified acetaminophen use as a significant risk factor for liver dysfunction on POD 7 (p < 0.05), with open surgery and extensive procedures showing trend-level associations. Multivariate analysis confirmed acetaminophen use as an independent risk factor. …”
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RESULTS OF QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH BLOOD CLOTTING (PATHOLOGY) by M. A. Gavrilenko

“…Work of pediatric dentist is prevented by the risk of bleeding, fear of dental procedures, child’s psychoemotional tension and refusal of treatment because of bleeding. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Cardiac Healthcare Workers Toward Thoracoscopic Surgery in Xinjiang: A Cross-Sectional Study by Aibibula A, Liu Z, Tuerxun A, Aini A, Yu G, Mutailifu D, Huo Q, Maimaitiaili A

“…Aili Aibibula, Zheng Liu, Aikeremu Tuerxun, Abudousaimi Aini, Guojun Yu, Duolikun Mutailifu, Qiang Huo, Abudunaibi Maimaitiaili The Department of Cardiac Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 830054, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Abudunaibi Maimaitiaili, The Department of Cardiac Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 830054, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18999996526, Email docnebi526@163.comPurpose: Thoracoscopic cardiac surgery can achieve better patient outcomes than median sternotomy, but it is a complex procedure with pros and cons. This study investigated the Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of cardiac healthcare workers (HWs) toward thoracoscopic surgery in Xinjiang.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2023 to May 2024 at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, and enrolled HWs working in cardiac surgery (convenience sampling). …”
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Actualización sobre la transmisión vertical o perinatal del VIH by Eliset Sánchez Ramírez, Yaimara Valdés Silva, Lourdes Robles García, Orlando Esquivel Caballero, Abelardo Forjans Paneque

“…In relation to the obstetric procedure, the invasive techniques were preserved together with the use of cesarean section.   …”
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KEDUDUKAN HUKUM AKTA RISALAH RAPAT UMUM PEMEGANG SAHAM (RUPS) MELALUI MEDIA ELEKTRONIK by Mira Nila Kusuma Dewi

“…A deed which is signed electronically is equivalent with electronic data which position is recognized as valid as evidence based on Law of the ITE and the Law on Combating Corruption. However, this procedure of such deed is contrary to Article 16 paragraph (1) letter m Law number 2 of Year 2014 that the notarial deed shall be read by Notary before the parties and witnesses. …”
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Rest intolerance and associated factors among Chinese nursing students: a cross-sectional network analysis by Jiukai Zhao, Yibo Wu, Jiayi Xu, Kunshuo Du, Yu Yang, Shuang Zang

“…The network’s stability was assessed using a case-dropping procedure. Results The self-reported level of rest intolerance indicated a median score of 24 points. …”
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Evaluation of the Proximity of the Maxillary Teeth Root Apices to the Maxillary Sinus Floor in Romanian Subjects: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study by Vlad Ionuţ Iliescu, Vanda Roxana Nimigean, Cristina Teodora Preoteasa, Lavinia Georgescu, Victor Nimigean

“…CBCT provides essential three-dimensional imaging that improves diagnostic precision and supports safer treatment planning for procedures involving the posterior maxilla.…”
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Time-in-Range Analysis of Responses after Intravitreal Dexamethasone Therapy in Eyes with Diabetic Macular Edema by Igor Kozak, MD, PhD, Diana V. Do, MD, Hongxin Lai, PhD, Miller J. Ogidigben, PhD, Francisco J. López, MD, PhD

“…Intervention: Intravitreal injection of DEX-I 0.7 mg or sham procedure. Main Outcome Measures: Time in range during year 1 was evaluated using BCVA thresholds of ≥69, ≥51, ≥59, and ≥64 letters, and CRT thresholds of <300, <353, <446, and <551 μm (the latter cutoffs being quartile [Q] 1, Q2, and Q3 of pooled baseline BCVA and CRT, respectively). …”
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Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program Tailored to Increase Participation of Black and Latino Men: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Earle C Chambers, Elizabeth A Walker, Clyde Schechter, Eric Gil, Terysia Herbert, Katelyn Diaz, Jeffrey Gonzalez

“…We will also examine the reach of our recruitment methods and engagement in our screening, consenting, and assessment procedures prior to the point of randomization. We hypothesized that men randomized to Power-Up would achieve greater percent weight loss from baseline at 16 weeks (end of Core sessions) and 1 year (end of Maintenance sessions) than men randomized to standard, mixed-gender NDPP. …”
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Enhancing Bone Repair with &amp;beta;-TCP-Based Composite Scaffolds: A Review of Design Strategies and Biological Mechanisms by Ni X, Feng J, Liang M, Zhou F, Xia Y, Dong Z, Xue Q, Li Z, Pu F, Xia P

“…Xuewen Ni,1– 3,&amp;ast; Jing Feng,2– 4,&amp;ast; Mengxue Liang,1– 3 Fangzheng Zhou,1– 3 Yuanjie Xia,1– 3 Zijie Dong,1– 3 Qingyu Xue,1– 3 Zehao Li,1– 3 Feifei Pu,2– 4 Ping Xia3,5 1First Clinical College, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Orthopedics, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, 430033, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Feifei Pu, Email pufeifei@hust.edu.cn Ping Xia, Email xiapingfm@163.comAbstract: It is reported that there are approximately 2.2 million bone graft procedures every year due to injuries, bone tumors, marginal bone defects, and aging of the population. …”
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The short-term effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with his angle reconstruction (LSG-His) on gastroesophageal reflux disease by Ke Cao, Zhiwei Zhai, Xuyin Shi, Yin Jin, Chunxiang Ye, Yunlong Wu, Mingyu Sun, Jing Wang, Zhenjun Wang, Jiagang Han

“…Abstract Objective While laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an established bariatric procedure for obesity, postoperative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains a significant complication. …”
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A Recovery-Oriented Suicide Prevention Program Led by Peer Specialists for Veterans With Serious Mental Illness: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Samantha Chalker, Jillian Carter, Yuki Imai, Colin Depp, Matthew Chinman

“…Outcomes will be tested using mixed-effects models. Safety procedures for all participants are discussed. …”
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Applying the major system change framework to evaluate implementation of rapid healthcare system change: a case study of COVID-19 remote home monitoring services by Holly Walton, Nadia Crellin, Ian Litchfield, Chris Sherlaw-Johnson, Theo Georghiou, Efthalia Massou, Manbinder Sidhu, Sonila M. Tomini, Lauren Herlitz, Jo Ellins, Pei Li Ng, Naomi J. Fulop

“…Results Decision to change/Decision on model: Service development happened concurrently: i) early local development motivated by urgent clinical need, ii) national rollout using standard operating procedures, and iii) local implementation and adaptation. …”
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Diseño óptimo de redes hidráulicas bajo criterios múltiples. // Optimal design of water supply nets by means of multiple criteria optimization. by J. R. Hechavarría Hernández, J. Arzola Ruiz, A. Cordovés García, A. M. Lastre Aleaga

“…The devising of designing solutions for these networks must be<br />accomplished on the basis of high integration of information, the application of modern methods of preparation and<br />decision taking, as well as the rational organization of the engineering calculation procedures involved. The designing<br />process must take into account two of the most important problems of the world: energy and cost.…”
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Study of the dynamics of hygienic, periodontal and dental status in different population groups by S. B. Ulitovskiy, A. A. Vasyanina, O. V. Kalinina, E. S. Alekseeva, A. A. Leontiev, L. I. Pankratieva, A. V. Shevcov, A Yu. Gulieva, A. V. Antipova

“…Application of individual hygienic programs of prevention of dental diseases on the basis of consistently performed hygienic procedures using various means of oral hygiene confirms the effectiveness of the activities taking into account personal hygiene indicators and dental status.Authors declare no conflict of interest.The authors confirm that they respect the rights of the people participated in the study, including obtaining informed consent when it is necessary, and the rules of treatment of animals when they are used in the study. …”
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Use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors in myocardial infarction in the Russian Federation, according to the Russian Registry of Acute Myocardial Infarction REGION-IM by N. S. Kostritca, R. M. Rabinovich, R. M. Shakhnovich, I. S. Yavelov, R. G. Gulyan, Yu. K. Rytova, S. N. Tereschenko, A. D. Erlikh, D. V. Pevzner

“…We observed a very low frequency of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors usage in Russia, while these drugs are used mainly for complications of PCI in the group of patients with the highest risk — with cardiogenic shock, multivessel revascularisation, and complications of the procedure, which can have impact on the outcomes. Further research is needed to develop an optimal protocol for glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors administration in AMI.…”
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Prevalence of multidrug resistant gram-negative bacteria and associated factors among gram-negative blood culture isolates at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital: a retrospective st... by Eskedar Ferdu Azerefegne, Abel Tenaw Tasamma, Tilahun Bizuayehu Demass, Abel Girma Tessema, Wondwossen Amogne Degu

“…The gram-negative blood isolates of 137 patients were compared for clinical profiles, demographics, comorbidities, admission sites, sepsis or septic shock, use of instrumentation, surgical procedures, prior antibiotics, hospital stay length, and immunosuppressive therapy as risk factors for gram-negative BSI. …”
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