Comparison of circular- and linear-stapled gastrojejunostomy in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a multicenter study by Piotr Major, Michał R. Janik, Michał Wysocki, Maciej Walędziak, Michał Pędziwiatr, Piotr K. Kowalewski, Piotr Małczak, Krzysztof Paśnik, Andrzej Budzyński

“…Introduction : Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a common, well-established procedure, but no consensus regarding selection of the gastrojejunostomy (GJ) technique has been reached, and standardization of this precise technique is far from being achieved. …”
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Radioprotection applyed at assistencial routine in cardiac catheterization laboratories by Regina Bitelli Medeiros, Adriano Henrique Pereira Barbosa, Marcelo José Carvalho Cantarelli, Marco Tulio Souza, Jorge Luis Vivar Sanchez, Alexandre Schaan Quadros, Antonio Carlos Moreira, Patricia Lopes Barbosa, Viviana de Mello Guzzo Lemke

“…Among the responses, 38% said performed 50 procedures mensally while 43.7% between 50 and 100. …”
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Enhanced data-driven shear strength predictive modeling framework for RCDBs using explainable boosting-based ensemble learning algorithms coupled with Bayesian optimization by Imad Shakir Abbood, Noorhazlinda Abd Rahman, B.H. Abu Bakar

“…The predictive framework was systematically developed and enhanced through a customized procedure involving features selecting, data preprocessing, hyperparameter tuning, as well as model evaluating and explaining. …”
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Risk assessment of medical exposure in X-ray examinations of children by I. G. Shatsky

“…Organ doses and patient’s effective doses were calculated on the basis of the defined for each x-ray machine typical modes for the 12 radiographic procedures (X-ray exam of the skull, chest, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine–all in two projections – of the abdomen and pelvis – both in one projection)using a computer program PCXMC., Radiation risks for selected studies were estimated using the obtained organ doses and the age and gender risk factors calculated for the Russian population. …”
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A Comparison of the Effects of Acupressure and Music on Venipuncture Pain Intensity in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Faezeh Daihimfar, Hassan Babamohamadi, Raheb Ghorbani

“…Pain from injections is common in children of all ages, and more than 90% of hospitalized children experience invasive and painful procedures such as venipuncture. In light of the complications associated with pain relief medications, nonpharmacological and complementary medicine approaches have gained attention. …”
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Selected environmental factors determining motor abilities and physical fitness in adolescents by Maciej Kochman, Aleksandra Kielar, Marta Kasprzak, Norollah Javdaneh, Wojciech Kasperek

“…The authors enrolled 235 high school students aged 16-17 years to participate in this study. The study procedures included Zuchora’s Physical Fitness Index and a survey containing questions regarding general personal information and social-, family- and environment-related factors. …”
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Mind maps for eliciting and assessing plant awareness: A preliminary study on pre‐service teachers by Marcia Eugenio‐Gozalbo, Inés Ortega‐Cubero, Rafael Suárez‐López

“…Several instruments were used to collect information on initial ideas and the process of learning, outstandingly mind maps, a type of multimodal diagram used to represent ideas on a topic by means of drawings and text. A qualitative procedure was developed to analyze them, encompassing three perspectives: information structure, artistic performance (e.g., graphic richness), and scientific performance (plant knowledge, per content categories). …”
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The effect of a suggested recreational accompanying music program in reducing the degree of depression in orphaned children by Rana Turky Dr. Intisar Kadhum

“…The research aimed to identify the impact of the proposed recreational program accompanying music in reducing the degree of depression in orphaned children                                                                                                  The authors hypothesized that there was a statistically significant difference between pretest and post-test of the depression scale for children and in favor of post-test                                                                        The research was carried out on a sample of orphans of the upper flowers of the orphans in Karrada and the number of (23) orphan children and the ages of 10-14 years and for the period (25-2-2019) and until (26-5-2019) in one of the halls of the upper flowers of the orphanage                                                                                                                2-Research Methodology and Field Procedures: The two researchers used the experimental method of analog samples with experimental design with pre- and post-test for one group. …”
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Incidence and complications of orthopaedic screw protrusion by Rasi Mizori, Mueed Ijaz, Mohamed Hashem, Ruben Doyle, Yasser Al Omran, Omar Musbahi

“…Studies included must be human-based orthopaedic procedures involving screw length, published in peer-reviewed journals with full text available, and report complications from incorrect screw length; studies excluded were systematic reviews/meta-analyses. …”
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In Vitro Regeneration of Korarima (Aframomum corrorima (Braun) P. C. M. Jansen): A Threatened Spice and Medicinal Herb from Ethiopia by Tilahun Hailu, Teklehaimanot Haileselassie, Tileye Feyissa

“…Thus, in this study, we developed an efficient and reproducible protocol for in vitro regeneration of korarima via callus. The procedure involved soaking seeds in 50% H2SO4 for 16 h that resulted in 92.5% germination on plant growth regulators (PGRs)-free half-strength Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal medium after a month. …”
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Miniaturized side-firing intracardiac photoacoustic imaging catheter for monitoring radiofrequency ablation by Shang Gao, Yang Wang, Ryo Murakami, Hiroshi Ashikaga, Young-Ho Kim, Mohammad Mehrmohammadi, Henry R. Halperin, Haichong K. Zhang

“…Its flexibility and small diameter allow for maneuverability through cardiac vessels, enhancing its utility for intraoperative feedback during RF ablation procedures. This advancement offers a practical tool for improving the precision and effectiveness of RF ablation in A-fib treatment by integrating high-resolution imaging and maneuverability into a PA imaging catheter, potentially facilitating its adoption in clinical practice.…”
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Evaluation of Workers and Customers Exposure to Noise Level in Delta Mall and Robinson Plaza, Delta State, Nigeria by Ado Umar Farouq, Peter I Ahonsi

“…At Robinson plaza, the noise was measured in 13 different locations and they are numbered Block A – N with an exception of Block I. The procedure was carried out in the morning (9:00am – 9:30am), afternoon (1:00pm – 1:30pm), and evening (6:00pm – 6:30pm) measurements for a period of 30 days. …”
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Patient Experiences of Seeking Specialized Mental Health Care in Norway: A Qualitative Study by Silje Sørum, Veronica Lockertsen, Sara Rivenes Lafontan

“…Conclusion: Patients frequently experienced feeling unsupported and overwhelmed due to poor GP engagement, inadequate information, and complex referral procedures. Enhancing GP mental health literacy, providing decision-making aids, and creating a centralized digital referral platform could significantly improve patient experiences, reduce waiting times, and foster a more effective, equitable, and patient-centered mental health care system.…”
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Enhancing archaeological knowledge dissemination: the pivotal role of digital representation and BIM interoperability for preservation, FEA, and XR of Villa dei Quintili in Rome by Fabrizio Banfi, Francesca Romana Paolillo, Clara Spallino, Alberto Viskovic, Libbio Antonelli

“…Given these paramount considerations, the study emphasizes the urgency of establishing interoperable procedures and cultivating a comprehensive understanding of digital representation as a crucial informational medium.…”
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Bone Remodeling Regulators in Central Giant Cell Granuloma: a Study of RANK and Osteocalcin Expression by Jawaher M TAHER, Zinah A. HAMDALA, Noor Natik RAHEEM, Karrar N. SHAREEF

“…Polyclonal antibodies for RANK and osteocalcin (OC) were used for immunohistochemical (IHC) procedures, and their expression and staining-intensity-distribution (SID) scores were analyzed. …”
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A congenital fibular notch synostosis of the left distal leg: a case report by Olubunmi Balogun, Oladayo oyedun, Olaniran Morakinyo, Olusegun Ajeleti, Olaleye Olabiyi, Gideon Ojo, Abayomi Olubintan

“…The case presented here shows a fusion of the tibia and fibula at the fibular notch which is not secondary to a fracture, hematoma, or any procedure done to fix the distal tibiofibular joint, as shown by the x-ray radiograph. …”
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COMBINING ALLOMETRY AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TO ESTIMATE ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS AT THE INDIVIDUAL TREE LEVEL by Marín Pompa-García, Jaime Roberto Padilla-Martínez, Eduardo Daniel Vivar-Vivar, Jose Israel Yerena-Yamallel

“…Combining field data with the use of a DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral UAV, we explored TH as a predictor variable of AGB using regression procedures. Results: In the PAW were classified four genera: Pinus, Quercus, Arbutus, and Juniperus, the first was the most abundant genus. …”
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Binaural masking of amplitude modulation by M. Kordus, A. Sęk, J. Kociński

“…Using a Three-Alternative Forced-Choice (3AFC) procedure the binaural and monaural masked thresholds of amplitude modulation were determined. …”
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Screening for More than 1,000 Pesticides and Environmental Contaminants in Cannabis by GC/Q-TOF by Philip L. Wylie, Jessica Westland, Mei Wang, Mohamed M. Radwan, Chandrani G. Majumdar, Mahmoud A. ElSohly

“… A method has been developed to screen cannabis extracts for more than 1,000 pesticides and environmental pollutants using a gas chromatograph coupled to a high-resolution accurate mass quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (GC/Q-TOF). An extraction procedure was developed using acetonitrile with solid phase extraction cleanup. …”
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Diagnosis of small pulmonary lesions by transbronchial lung biopsy with radial endobronchial ultrasound and virtual bronchoscopic navigation versus CT-guided transthoracic needle b... by Yeji Han, Hyun Jung Kim, Kyoung Ae Kong, Soo Jung Kim, Su Hwan Lee, Yon Ju Ryu, Jin Hwa Lee, Yookyoung Kim, Sung Shine Shim, Jung Hyun Chang

“…However, for lesions greater than 2 cm, the BR approach may be considered considering its diagnostic yield of over 80% and the low risk of procedure-related complications.…”
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