Achieving High-Quality Effluent and Low-Carbon Emission through Coupling Fluidized Pellet Bed and Capacitive Deionization by Dingkun LUO, Peipei TONG, Zhihua LI, Tianlong REN, Chengjian YANG, Xiaochang WANG

“…In addition, the process exhibited a low-carbon characteristics, with the operational procedure capable of reducing greenhouse gas production and recovering potential resources, thereby facilitating the decarbonization. …”
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Exploring the anticancer properties of indole pyrimidine derivatives: Synthesis, structural insights, docking analysis, and in vitro evaluation by HM Pallavi, VH Kameshwar, Fares Hezam Al-Ostoot, Shaukath Ara Khanum

“…The purified compounds were explained by spectroscopic procedures (FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13CNMR, and LC-MS), and lastly, all synthetic compounds have in-vitro efficacy assessed against the HeLa human cervical cancer and MCF-7 human breast cancer cell lines, and their efficacy was compared to that of the well-known anticancer drug methotrexate (Methotrexate). …”
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Designing Survey-Based Mobile Interfaces for Rural Patients With Cancer Using Apple’s ResearchKit and CareKit: Usability Study by Alyssa Donawa, Christian Powell, Rong Wang, Ming-Yuan Chih, Reema Patel, Ralph Zinner, Eliah Aronoff-Spencer, Corey E Baker

“…Patients with cancer were recruited at the Markey Cancer Center, and all research procedures were conducted in person. Participants completed the distress assessment using a randomly selected UI in Assuage with little to no assistance. …”
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Use of oxygen-ozone therapy to improve the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment on infected arthroplasty: protocol for a superiority, open-label, multicentre, randomised, parallel... by Walter Ricciardi, Fidelia Cascini, Chiara Cadeddu, Marianno Franzini, Arnaldo Andreoli, Alfonso Manzotti, Gianluigi Quaranta, Andrea Gentili

“…All will be assigned to one of the two treatment groups according to a web-based, centralised randomisation procedure and placed into either the (1) intervention: oxygen-ozone therapy 2–3 times a week for 6 weeks (for a maximum of 15 sessions) simultaneously with an appropriate oral antibiotic therapy prescribed at baseline or (2) control: oral antibiotic therapy prescribed at baseline.The primary outcome is the efficacy and superiority of the treatment (ozone and oral antibiotic therapies); secondary outcomes include the resolution of signs and symptoms, modifications in lesion size and the treatment’s safety and tolerability.Ethics and dissemination This study has been reviewed and approved by the responsible Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) of COMITATO ETICO CAMPANIA NORD, located at ‘Azienda Ospedaliera San Giuseppe Moscati di Avellino’.After completion of the study, the project coordinator will prepare a draft manuscript containing the final results of the study on the basis of the statistical analysis. …”
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Prediction of Ki-67 Expression in HIV-Associated Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients Using Multiple Machine Learning Models Based on CT Imaging Radiomics by Song C, Chen J, Zhao C, Song S, Yang T, Huang A, Liu R, Pan Y, Xu C, Chen C, Zhu Q

“…Chang Song,1,* Jingsong Chen,2,* Chunyan Zhao,1,* Shulin Song,3,* Tong Yang,4 Aichun Huang,1 Renhao Liu,1 Yanxi Pan,3 Chaoyan Xu,1 Canling Chen,1 Qingdong Zhu1 1Tuberculosis Department, Nanning Fourth People’s Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, 530023, People’s Republic of China; 2Gastroenterology Department, Hepu County People’s Hospital, Beihai, Guangxi, 536100, People’s Republic of China; 3Radiology Department, Nanning Fourth People’s Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, 530023, People’s Republic of China; 4Rehabilitation Department, Hepu County People’s Hospital, Beihai, Guangxi, 536100, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Qingdong Zhu, Tuberculosis Department, Nanning Fourth People’s Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, 530023, People’s Republic of China, Email zhuqingdong2003@163.comPurpose: The incidence of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) in HIV-infected individuals is significantly increased. However, invasive procedures for Ki-67 assessment may increase the risk of complications. …”
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Integrated analysis of single-cell, spatial and bulk RNA-sequencing identifies a cell-death signature for predicting the outcomes of head and neck cancer by Yue Pan, Lei Fei, Shihua Wang, Hua Chen, Changqing Jiang, Hong Li, Changsong Wang, Yao Yang, Qinggao Zhang, Yongwen Chen

“…Bulk RNA-seq from the Cancer Genome Atlas Program (TCGA) dataset was subjected to a machine learning-based integrative procedure for constructing a consensus cell death-related signature risk score (CDRscore) model and validated by external data. …”
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Study on the Response of Cotton Leaf Color to Plant Water Content Changes and Optimal Irrigation Thresholds by Binbin Mao, Lulu Wang, Junhui Cheng, Bing Chen, Jiandong Wang, Kai Zhang, Xiaowei Liu

“…Currently employed diagnostic methods based on physiological indicators, remote sensing, or soil moisture measurements typically present limitations including cumbersome procedures, high labor intensity, requirements for specialized technical expertise, and delayed results. …”
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Renewable energies in Morocco: A comprehensive review and analysis of current status, policy framework, and prospective potential by Hamza El Hafdaoui, Ahmed Khallaayoun, Salah Al-Majeed

“…Strengthening ANRE’s authority, simplifying grid access procedures, incentivizing local manufacturing, promoting decentralized energy systems, and enhancing public–private partnerships are essential for addressing the “renewable energy curse,” reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports, and achieving the decarbonization targets in Morocco. …”
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The use of misoprostol before hysteroscopy in Nulliparous women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Noha Salah, Ahmed Mohamed Maged, Safaa I. Mahmoud, Nehal Bassiouny, Reham A. Mohsen, Suzi AbdelAziz, Wael S. Ragab

“…Total number of cases who experienced side effects and procedure complications were reported in 2 and 3 studies (249 and 252 participants) respectively and revealed an effect estimate Odd Ratio of 1.99 and 0.42 with [0.27, 14.67] and [0.14,1.32] 95% CI and a P value of 0.50 and 0.14 respectively. …”
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Activation, Utilization, and Exchange of Existing Knowledge Among Employees in Organizations by Magda Lužar

“…The research encourages the establishment of mentoring procedures, participation in projects, onboarding programs, and internal education to promote knowledge exchange, crucial for efficient management of employees. …”
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Abstract 126: Bilateral Limb Shaking TIA secondary to Severe Bilateral Carotid Stenosis by Muhannad Seyam, Michael Hehir, Fatemeh Sobhani

“…Treatment includes medical secondary stroke prevention and revascularization procedures [4], which can alleviate or even resolve the transient symptoms [2]. …”
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Diagnostic value of ICG for sentinel lymph node mapping in patients with stage I endometrial cancer by V. A. Alimov, S. A. Skugarev, D. N. Grekov, E. G. Novikova, D. S. Lantsov, A. M. Danilov, A. V. Sazhina, P. N. Afanasova

“…Lymph node dissection in medium-risk patients is considered as a staging procedure. However, in patients with aggravating factors that prevent extended hysterectomy, lymph node biopsy with ICG mapping and subsequent microstaging may be an alternative to lymph node dissection. …”
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Diseño y validación de un instrumento observacional para la valoración de acciones tácticas ofensivas en fútbol - vatof (Design and validation of an observational instrument for t... by Sergio Andrés Caicedo Parada, Mayra Andrea Calderón Vargas

“…Aiken V index, determining the relevance of the content, was 0.93; intra-observer analysis' kappa index, which tested the reliability of the observation tool, was at 1.00. These procedures indicate that the tool contains valid and reliable information to be replicated in other studies and to analyze the actions of offensive plays in football. …”
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La Medicina Tradicional y Natural en el tratamiento de la estomatitis subprótesis by Ivonne Guerrero Ricardo, Yosvany Ramón Armas Pupo, Digna Norma Arévalo Rodríguez, Madelín Machado Coayo

“…ABSTRACT   Introduction: traditional Natural Medicine includes a set of technical modalities or preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitation procedures that are, scientifically validated, for the tradition and for investigations, which are integrated to the Health National System that is why a bibliographical review was done. …”
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Does a Specific Sequential Combination of Antiseptic Solutions for Chemical Debridement in Periprosthetic Joint Infection Improve Outcomes vs. Solution Alone? An In Vivo Study by Miguel Márquez-Gómez, Marta Díaz-Navarro, Andrés Visedo, Lourdes Prats-Peinado, Patricia Muñoz, Javier Vaquero, María Guembe, Pablo Sanz-Ruíz

“…After completing irrigation procedures, under anesthesia, mice were euthanized, and implants were analyzed for CFU/mL counts and cell viability rates. …”
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Postoperative complications following salvage neck dissection after (chemo)radiotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: which patients are at high risk? by Arash Navran, Zeno A. R. Gouw, Willem M. Klop, Willem H. Schreuder, Maarten L. Donswijk, Emilia Owers, Jan Paul de Boer, Laura Smit, Luc Karssemakers, Michiel van den Brekel, Abrahim Al-Mamgani

“…Although ND is a relatively safe surgical procedure, several studies have shown that salvage ND will increase the morbidity of (chemo)radiotherapy with possible increase in acute and late toxicity and deterioration of quality-of-life. …”
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Telehealth for the Initial Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Qualitative Study of Patients, Health Care Providers, and Key Stakeholders in the Province of Quebec in Canada by Raphaël Vincent, Pauline Lemersre, Geneviève Ferland, Annie Bélanger, Audrey-Anne Cormier, Kadija Perreault, Jean Sébastien Roy, Nicolas Pinsault, Dahlia Kairy, François Desmeules

“…However, remote physical examination poses challenges associated with concerns about diagnostic accuracy and limited remote physical examination procedures and components. Effective implementation will likely require more evidence-based guidelines, provider training on remote techniques and strategies to maintain patient-provider relationships. …”
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Suture-Mediated Patent Fossa Ovalis Closure by Achille Gaspardone, MD, MPhil, Gregory A. Sgueglia, MD, PhD, Antonella De Santis, MD, Fabiana Piccioni, MD, Emanuela D’Ascoli, MD, Tommasa Siragusa, RCIS, Maria Iamele, MD, Maria Benedetta Giannico, MD, Fabrizio D’Errico, MD, Carlo Gaspardone, MD

“…The LASSO score is a valuable tool for optimizing patient selection for this procedure.…”
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Severe Maternal Morbidity and near Miss-Events in Women with Heart Disease: Insights from a Cohort Study by Felipe Favorette Campanharo, Edward Araujo Júnior, Daniel Born, Gustavo Yano Callado, Eduardo Félix Martins Santana, Sue Yazaki Sun, Rosiane Mattar

“…<b>Methods:</b> A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a referral hospital in São Paulo from 2008 to 2017, including pregnant women with heart disease who underwent procedures in the obstetric center (<i>n</i> = 345). …”
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Common mental disorders and associated factors among adult patients admitted in non-psychiatric wards of public hospitals in Harari regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Hirko Assefa, Tilahun Ali, Ibsa Mussa, Tadesse Misgana, Dawit Abdi, Abinet Zewudie, Abdi Temesgen

“…Abstract Introduction Common mental disorders represent psychiatric co-morbidity in medical illness, which leads to poor adherence to treatment, increased exposure to diagnostic procedures and the cost of treatment, longer hospital stay, and increasing the risk of complications that result in morbidity and mortality among patients admitted to non-psychiatric wards. …”
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