The Clinical Significance of HLA Compatibility Scores in Lung Transplantation by Liesbeth Daniëls, Liesbeth Daniëls, Hanne Beeckmans, Andrea Zajacova, Pieterjan Kerckhof, Saskia Bos, Maarten Naesens, Bart Vanaudenaerde, Frans Claas, Frans Claas, Robin Vos, Robin Vos

“…Lung transplantation is a life-saving therapeutic option for many chronic end-stage pulmonary diseases, but long-term survival may be limited by rejection of the transplanted organ. …”
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Anomaly Detection in High Mobility MDT Traces Through Self-Supervised Learning by J. M. Sanchez-Martin, C. Gijon, M. Toril, S. Luna-Ramirez, V. Wille

“…However, some samples in MDT traces contain critical location errors due to the user equipment's energy-saving, thus making MDT data filtering vital to guarantee an adequate performance of MDT-driven algorithms. …”
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Study on Mechanical Properties and Fire Resistance of Epoxy Nanocomposite Reinforced with Environmentally Friendly Additive: Nanoclay I.30E by Tuan Anh Nguyen, Thi Mai Huong Pham, Thi Huong Dang, Thi Hanh Do, Quang Tung Nguyen

“…The main purpose of this study is to complete the research process of dispersing nanoclay I.30E (montmorillonite) into epoxy Epikote 240 by mechanical method combined with energy-saving ultrasonic method. We investigate appropriate dispersion conditions such as stirring speed, mechanical stirring temperature, ultrasonic stirring time, and ultrasonic stirring capacity, which affect the mechanical properties and fire resistance of nanocomposite materials. …”
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Effects of tropical cyclone Freddy on the social determinants of health: the narrative review of the experience in Malawi by Joseph Okeibunor, Otim Patrick Cossy Ramadan, Ishata Nannie Conteh, Abdou Salam Gueye, Jayne Byakika-Tusiime, Annie Chauma-Mwale, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Dick Chamla, Fiona Braka, Neema Kimambo Rusibamayila, Chol Thabo Yur, Emmanuel Maurice Ochien, Mathew Kagoli

“…The notable immediate humanitarian responses are donations, camp creation for accommodations, emergency life-saving response and essential healthcare services. …”
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LTEM: Lightweight Trust Evaluation Model in IoT Environment by Somya Abdulkarim Alhandi, Hazalila Kamaludin, Nayef Abdulwahab Mohammed Alduais, Noor Zuraidin Mohd Safar, Salama A. Mostafa

“…Moreover, LTEM enhances the operational efficiency of sensor nodes regarding energy consumption, achieving an average energy utilization of 1.33J out of 4J, resulting in savings of approximately 2.67J on average, thereby extending the lifespan of nodes. …”
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Study on the synergistic hydration mechanism of granulated blast furnace slag-carbide slag-based cementitious materials and the properties of full-solid waste backfill materials by Jianmin Li, Liwen Guo, Jiayong Zhang, Ye Li, Li Ma, Kai Wang

“…The heavy metal leaching rate at 28 days meets the requirements of GB 8978, demonstrating potential for carbon reduction and cost savings. The full-solid waste GBC developed in this study can replace cement as a backfill material, which is of significant importance for achieving green mining, the synergistic utilization of solid waste resources, reducing filling costs, and enhancing environmental benefits.…”
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Effects of Deficit Irrigation on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Pomegranate (<i>Punica granatum</i>) Grown in Semi-Arid Conditions by Islam F. Hassan, Rahaf Ajaj, Ahmed F. Abd El-Khalek, Shamel M. Alam-Eldein, Maybelle S. Gaballah, Habib ur Rehman Athar, Harlene M. Hatterman-Valenti

“…Trees receiving moderate deficit irrigation had a yield decrease of 10% in comparison to full irrigation; however, this yield decrease did not have a huge overall impact because the level of water saved during the process made up for the reduced yield. …”
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Model-assisted analysis on the response of tomato fruit growth to source-sink ratio regulated by water and nitrogen by Huiping Zhou, Jinliang Chen, Shaozhong Kang

“…Model-assisted analysis showed that water supply could be reduced by 11.9 %, 27.0 % and 41.1 % at fruit early, middle and late stage together with a reduction of 27.5 % N application (saving investment of 131 $/ha), while ensuring the same fruit growth by considering water and nitrogen regulation on source-sink relation.…”
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Indoor and Outdoor Exposure to PM2.5 during COVID-19 Lockdown in Suburban Malaysia by Eliani Ezani, Peter Brimblecombe, Zulfa Hanan Asha’ari, Amirul Aiman Fazil, Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail, Zamzam Tuah Ahmad Ramly, Md Firoz Khan

“…Thus, there seems a potential for greater exposure to fine particles indoors under lockdown, so it is likely premature to suggest that more lives were saved through a reduction of outdoor pollutants than lost in the pandemic. …”
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PERCEPTION OF ONLINE VERSUS PHYSICAL LEARNING AMONGUNIVERSITY STUDENTS by Ramna Shafique, Muhammad Abdullah, Tooba Nasir, Sundas Salim, Sabrina Jam, Bina Fawad

“…However, medical students were more self-satisfied with online learning as it was time-saving, allowed them to learn at their own pace, provided continued access to online material, and offered the opportunity to study in comfortable surroundings compared to non-medical students. …”
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Initial Diagnostic Strategies for Helicobacter Pylori in Patients With Bleeding Peptic Ulcers Undergoing Endoscopy: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Michael G. Artin, Josephine Soddano, Sheila D. Rustgi, Zainab Aziz, Francesca Lim, Jeong Yun Yang, Myles A. Ingram, John T. Nathanson, John Y. Kao, Chin Hur

“…Results: Compared to no testing, UBT resulted in a gain of 0.02 quality-adjusted life years, total cost savings of $2140 per patient, and 1675 hospitalizations avoided per 10,000 patients per year. …”
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Accelerating Deep Learning-Based Morphological Biometric Recognition with Field-Programmable Gate Arrays by Nourhan Zayed, Nahed Tawfik, Mervat M. A. Mahmoud, Ahmed Fawzy, Young-Im Cho, Mohamed S. Abdallah

“…It operates independently of an internet connection, making it a standalone system and saving costs.…”
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Energy Transition in Northern Netherlands: seeking a balance between top-down and bottom-up initiatives [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 4 approved with reservations, 1 not app... by Cyril Tjahja, Bas Oldenbroek, Tineke van der Schoor, Ifigenia Psarra

“…Consequently, a clear context is needed, within which an exchange of feedback on the envisioned strategies, and the subsequent energy saving or generation interventions, can take place in an efficient and effective way. …”
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A cost-utility analysis of adding SGLT2 inhibitors for the management of type 2 diabetes with chronic kidney disease in Thailand by Natthakan Chitpim, Pattara Leelahavarong, Juthamas Prawjaeng, Sakditat Ittiphisit, Varalak Srinonprasert, Tanawan Kongmalai

“…SGLT2i showed potential cost savings for dialysis and kidney transplantation compared to SoCT alone. …”
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iMESc – an interactive machine learning app for environmental sciences by Danilo Cândido Vieira, Danilo Cândido Vieira, Fabiana S. Paula, Luciana Erika Yaginuma, Gustavo Fonseca

“…IMESc permits the customization of plots and saving the workflows into “savepoints” guarantying reproducibility. iMESc bridges the gap between the complexity of machine learning algorithms and the need for user-friendly interfaces in environmental research. …”
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Yield and Sensorial and Nutritional Quality of Strawberry (<i>Fragaria</i> × <i>ananassa</i> Duch.) Fruits from Plants Grown Under Different Amounts of Irrigation in Soilless Culti... by Davide Raffaelli, Rohullah Qaderi, Luca Mazzoni, Bruno Mezzetti, Franco Capocasa

“…Overall, the findings emphasize the importance of identifying for each new cultivar the most appropriate water regime in order to amplify the quality of the fruit, thus maintaining high production standards and saving water.…”
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Techno-economic and environmental assessment of grid and solar photovoltaic microgrid supply options for isolated off-grid rural communities toward sustainable and affordable elect... by Nicholas Saddari, Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi, Forson Peprah, Samuel Gyamfi, Genevieve Kwarteng Donkor

“…In the same vein, the solar microgrid option had 24 %, 7 years, and 1.6, respectively. The carbon dioxide savings due to the solar microgrid stood at 31,248,254.2 tons ($253,110.86 in monetary value) in 25 years. …”
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A quantitative environmental impact assessment of Australian ultra-processed beverages and impact reduction scenarios by Kim Anastasiou, Michalis Hadjikakou, Ozge Geyik, Gilly A. Hendrie, Phillip Baker, Richard Pinter, Mark Lawrence

“…The largest reductions occurred when policy scenarios were combined to represent a suite of policy actions which aimed to meet health and environmental targets (30-82% environmental savings). Conclusions: The results indicate that implementing a suite of policies which act to target multiple drivers of environmental harm are likely to lead to the most environmental benefits. …”
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The Potential for High-Priority Care Based on Pain Through Facial Expression Detection with Patients Experiencing Chest Pain by Hsiang Kao, Rita Wiryasaputra, Yo-Yun Liao, Yu-Tse Tsan, Wei-Min Chu, Yi-Hsuan Chen, Tzu-Chieh Lin, Chao-Tung Yang

“…The golden hour of chest pain influences the occurrence of brain cell death; thus, saving people with chest discomfort during observation is a crucial and urgent issue. …”
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Maternal knowledge, attitude and practice regarding commercial oral rehydration salt solution: experience from a diarrhoeal disease hospital in Bangladesh by Tahmeed Ahmed, Mohammod Jobayer Chisti, Md Fuad Al Fidah, Sharika Nuzhat, Md Ridwan Islam, Shoeb Bin Islam, Md Mushfiqur Rahman, Sneha Paul, Mahfuz-Un Nesa, Devjani Chowdhury, Shayontan Fardin Nabi, Awni Mokhtar Sallam Ali Awn, Liaquat Ali Khan, Chowdhury Ali Kawser

“…Background Despite oral rehydration salt (ORS) solution being a life-saving medication, mothers of affected children often lack proper knowledge and exhibit improper practice of using ORS in sachets. …”
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